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SELF STUDY REPORT (YEAR: 2015)
SECOND CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
SUBMITTED TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION
COUNCIL (NAAC)
BANGALORE
SUBMITTED BY
TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P.O.- TIHU, DISTRICT- NALBARI (ASSAM)
PIN- 781371
Phone: 03624281238
Fax: 03624281238
E-mail: tihucollege@rediffmail.com
Website: www.tihucollege.org
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CONTENT
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1. Preface ……………………………………………………. 1
2. Declaration by the Head of the Institution ……………….. 2
3. Certificate of Compliance ………………………………… 3
4. Executive Summary- SWOC analysis ……………………… 4 - 6
5. Profile of the Affiliated College ……………………………. 7 - 17
6. Criterion-I ………………………………………………… 18 - 26
7. Criterion-II ……………………………………….............. 27 - 40
8. Criterion -III ……………………………………………… 41 - 57
9. Criterion -IV ……………………………………………… 58 - 68
10. Criterion -V ………………………………………………. 69 - 79
11. Criterion -VI ……………………………………………… 80 - 90
12. Criterion -VII …………………………………………….. 91 – 96
13. Evaluative Report of the Departments …………………… 97 - 193
14. Post Accreditation Initiatives …………………………….. 194 - 195
15. Annexure …………………………………………………. 196
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Preface
Tihu College is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Assam.
The College has come across a long way with more than five decades of eventful
history behind it catering to the needs of the students opting for higher education.
With the full-fledged streams of Arts, Science and Commerce, and Major Course in
almost all the teaching departments, Tihu College continues to add new feathers in
its cap so far as its academic excellence is concerned.
It is needless to mention that the College is the first to get assessed within the
Nalbari district by National Assessment Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore
in 2004 and was accredited with B+ grade. After the lapse of a few years, Tihu
College has prepared itself for 2nd
Cycle of accreditation by the NAAC, Bangalore.
The Self-Study Report, prepared by a group of faculty members of the
College, reflects the present status of the College and shows how it, as a centre of
quality education, has nurtured simultaneously both scholastic and non-scholastic
endeavours.
Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar
Principal
Tihu College, Tihu
Dist.- Nalbari (Assam)
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Office of the Principal
TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P. O. - Tihu
No. TC/ Dist. – Nalbari (Assam), PIN. – 781371
From : S. T. D. 03624-281238 (O)
Dr. K. K. Talukdar, M.Sc., B Ed, M. Phil, Ph. D. website : www.tihucollege.org
Principal e-mail : tihucollege@rediffmail.com
Tihu College, Tihu Date …………………
Declaration by the Head of the Institution
I certify that the data included in this Self-study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my
knowledge.
This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussion, and no part thereof has been
outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer
team visit.
(Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar)
Signature of the Head of the institution
with seal:
Place: Tihu
Date: 21-12-2015
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Office of the Principal
TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P. O. - Tihu
No. TC/ Dist. – Nalbari (Assam), PIN. – 781371
From : S. T. D. 03624-281238 (O)
Dr. K. K. Talukdar, M.Sc., B Ed, M. Phil, Ph. D. website : www.tihucollege.org
Principal e-mail : tihucollege@rediffmail.com
Tihu College, Tihu Date …………………
Certificate of Compliance
(Affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges and Recognized Institutions)
This is to certify that Tihu College, Tihu (Name of the institution) fulfils all norms
1. Stipulated by the affiliating University and/or 2. Regulatory Council/Body [such as UGC, NCTE, AICTE, MCI, DCI, BCI, etc.] and 3. The affiliation and recognition [if applicable] is valid as on date.
In case the affiliation / recognition is conditional, then a detailed enclosure with regard to
compliance of conditions by the institution will be sent. It is noted that NAAC’s accreditation, if granted, shall stand cancelled automatically, once
the institution loses its University affiliation or Recognition by the Regulatory Council, as
the case may be. In case the undertaking submitted by the institution is found to be false then the
accreditation given by NAAC is liable to be withdrawn. It is also agreeable that the
undertaking given to NAAC will be displayed on the college website.
(Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar)
Date: 21-12-2015 Principal/Head of the Institution
Place: Tihu (Name and Signature with Office seal)
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Executive Summary – SWOC analysis
Tihu College is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Assam. Having trodden
50 years of spreading illumination in society, the College has celebrated its Golden Jubilee in
March, 2013. The College was established on July 4, 1963, fulfilling the dream of acquiring quality
higher education for the people, inculcated by a group of illustrious personalities with support from
the rural masses of greater Tihu area. Due to relentless and untiring efforts of the Principal, staff
and faculty members the College has established itself as a premier institution imparting education
right from HS to TDC level. The College has come across a long way with five decades of
eventful history behind it catering to the needs of students opting for higher education in greater
Tihu and its adjoining places. Even after the emergence of almost a dozen of colleges in the same
hinterland, Tihu College still continues its rich intellectual heritage and academic ethos.
Tihu College was affiliated to Gauhati University in 1967 and was brought under Deficit
grants-in-aid system by the Govt. of Assam in 1969. Since then the College has been showing the
marks of progress in all respects to the satisfaction of the students and guardians along with the
elite-education-enthusiasts. The serene beauty and eco-friendly campus of the College with calm
green surroundings is conducive to the pursuit of academic activities.
With the full-fledged streams of Arts, Science and Commerce Tihu College continues to add
new feathers in its cap so far as academic excellence is concerned. At present, the College has been
successfully implementing the semester system in TDC introduced by Gauhati University. In view
of the current demand and changing scenario, the College has introduced three-year BCA and one-
year PGDCA courses.
Development of skill component in community is an integral part of higher education in
today’s technology driven age. Tihu College has been pioneering one in this regard within the
entire district. It has already introduced the Diploma Course in Food Processing under the
Community College Scheme of the UGC. It has also been preparing to introduce more such courses
in Photographic Video Production and Fashion Technology, the proposals of which have already
been sent to the UGC. The Institutional Biotech Hub has been facilitating vistas to upgrade modern
techniques in Biotechnology. Concentrating on boosting the modern technological consciousness in
students, the College has been rendering classes with modern scientific paraphernalia like digital
and multimedia classrooms. Moreover, quality training sessions and career counselling for students
opting for competitive examination en route to services are also equally entertained.
The aim of all educational programmes at Tihu College is to foster a spirit of academic
excellence, to encourage critical thinking, create innovative ways to broaden horizons and discover
the liberating power of new ideas and insights. Apart from the academic progress the College
moves ahead with the objectives of the fullest exploration of inherent talents of the students in
extra-curricular area. It welcomes and entertains the blooming talents with due weight in admission
process providing all infrastructural facilities. Tihu College vows to attain further progress and run
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ahead in the days to come with the tireless efforts and zeal of the teachers, the students, the
guardians, the alumni and the society at large.
SWOC ANALYSIS
Strengths:
1. The College is one of the reputed institutions of higher education in the state.
2. The College has all the streams – Arts, Science and Commerce with major courses in
almost all subjects available here.
3. The campus is spacious having two blocks – North Block and South Block. The Men’s
Hostel and the Playground with a Pavilion are in the third Block which is to the West of
the College. The atmosphere of the College is serene and peaceful, and the campus is
eco-friendly and pollution free.
4. The College has efficient and dynamic teaching staff and hard-working non-teaching
staff.
5. A good number of faculty members have obtained Ph. D. and M. Phil. Degrees. Some
other members are actively involved in research works.
6. Students’ enrolment is rising every year.
7. The College provides all necessary amenities such as auditorium, playground, tennis
court, volleyball court, basketball court etc.
8. The College is showing excellent academic results in university examinations.
9. Internet and Wi-Fi facilities are available in the College.
10. It has a well-equipped Women’s Hostel and the Men’s hostel is nearing completion.
11. Facilities like uninterrupted power supply, pure drinking water are provided.
12. Admission is strictly done on the merit basis. Cut-off marks system is followed during
admission.
13. The college campus is free from ragging.
14. Job oriented courses like PGDCA and Diploma in Food Processing are introduced.
15. The college campus is surrounded by a boundary wall.
16. There is Botanical Garden in which rare and endangered saplings have been planted.
17. The Map Lab (GIS Laboratory) is available in the College.
18. Establishment of Biotech Hub in the College.
19. Rain Gauge instrument is available.
20. A good number of Fire Extinguishers have been set up in the college campus.
Weaknesses:
1. No residential facility for teachers and staff.
2. PG courses cannot be introduced due to insufficient infrastructure.
3. Laboratories are not up to the mark.
4. More job oriented courses are yet to be introduced.
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5. Many classrooms are yet to be made ITC enabled.
6. Internet service is very poor.
7. Library Reading Room for students are not spacious enough.
Opportunities:
1. Scope for opening of PG Course (Regular) in some subjects like Geography, History
and Education.
2. As the College is located in semi-urban area, more agro-based Vocational courses can
be introduced.
3. The College can tie up with local farming agencies so that it can help the local
farmers.
4. Research culture for students can be generated in the College.
5. The College can bring about social changes in the area inculcating moral and ethical
values among the students.
6. For the services rendered by the Tihu College Health Club and the Red Ribbon Club,
there is ample opportunity to spread out health awareness in the entire society.
Challenges:
1. Due to lack of sufficient infrastructural facilities the College is unable to
accommodate more students seeking admission.
2. As per the Assam Govt. Order the colleges of the state must continue HS classes
which greatly hampers the UG classes. Secondly, it hinders the College from opening
PG course.
3. The College has to solely depend upon the UGC grants for infrastructural
development and upgradation. Apart from the UGC grants there is little scope for
generate funds.
4. The College has to run the departments with insufficient faculty members as the
Govt. of Assam has not allotted any new post for a long time.
5. Due to public pressure the College has to give admission to low quality students.
6. Frequent ‘Bandh Calls’ given by various organisations badly affect the academic
atmosphere of the College.
7. During rainy season the College gets flooded which hampers the classes.
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SECTION B : PREPARATION OF SELF-STUDY REPORT 1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College 1. Name and Address of the College: Name : Tihu College
Address : P. O. : Tihu Dist. : Nalbari
City : Tihu Pin : 781371 State : Assam
Website : www.tihucollege.org
2. For communication :
Designation
Name Telephone with STD
code
Mobile Fax Email
Principal Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar
O:03624281238 R:
09435310973 03624281238 k_ktalukdar@rediffmail.com
Vice Principal
Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury
O: R:03624281633
09435323267 bcchoudhury@rediffmail.com
Steering Committee Coordinator
Mr. Gautam Goswami
O:03624281058 R:
09954215194 gautam_pkc@rediffmail.com
3. Status of the Institution:
Affiliated College
Constituent College
Any other (specify) 4. Type of Institution:
By Gender For Men For Women Co-education
By Shift Regular Day Evening
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√
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5. It is a recognized minority institution?
Yes No
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide
documentary evidence. 6. Sources of funding:
Government Grant-in-aid Self-financing Any other (Provincialised)
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 04-07-1963 (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college)
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any)
(dd-mm-yyyy)
i. 2 (f) 01-01-1969
ii. 12 (B) 01-01-1969
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) : Enclosed
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC
(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) : Not applicable
Under Section/ Recognition/Approval Day, Month
clause details and Year Validity Remarks
Institution/Department (dd-mm-yyyy)
Programme
i. ---- ---- ---- ----
ii. ---- ---- ---- ----
iii. ---- ---- ---- ----
iv. ---- ---- ---- ----
(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as
recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Gauhati University
Yes No √
√
Does not arise
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If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? : Does not arise
Yes No
9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes No If yes, date of recognition: Does not arise (dd/mm/yyyy) b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and
Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
* 10. Location of the campus and area in sq. mts.
Location* Urban
Campus area in sq. mts. 31622.136 sq. mts. (7.814 acre)
Built up area in sq. mts. 7207.990 sq. mts.
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify) 11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or
other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other
agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered
under the agreement.
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities : Yes
Sports facilities
∗ play ground : Yes
∗ swimming pool : No
∗ gymnasium : Yes
Hostel
∗ Boys’ hostel : 1 Boys’ hostel is near completion
i. Number of hostels : 01
ii. Number of inmates : Not yet
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) : No
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iv. ∗ Girls’ hostel : Yes
i. Number of hostels : 01
ii. Number of inmates : 44
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) : Beds, Tables, Chairs,
Drinking water, Power supply, Food, running water, T. V.
∗ Working women’s hostel : No
i. Number of inmates : No
ii. Facilities (mention available facilities) : No
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available — cadre wise) : No
Cafeteria — One canteen is available
Health centre – The Health Club of the College conducts free health check-
up camps.
First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance…….
Health centre staff –
Qualified doctor Full time Part-time
√
Qualified Nurse Full time
Part-time
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops : No
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff : No
Animal house : No
Biological waste disposal : Partially available
□ Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage : One Digital Generator is available. Transformer facility for regulation of electricity and voltage. Online UPS.
Solid waste management facility : No
Waste water management : No
Water harvesting : No
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)
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SI. Programme Name of the
Entry Medium of Sanctioned/ No. of
Programme/ Duration approved students
No. Level Qualification instruction
Course Student admitted
strength
Under-Graduate
B. A.
B. Sc.
B. Com
Three
years
10+2
English
Assamese
Open
1901
Post-Graduate IDOL
Two
Years UG
English
Assamese
Open
140
Integrated
Programmes ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
PG
Ph.D. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
M.Phil. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Ph.D ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Certificate ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
courses
UG Diploma ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
PG Diploma PGDCA
One
Year UG English 20 20
Any Other
(specify and B.C.A.
Three
Years UG English 20 13
provide details)
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes √ No Number 03
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical
Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes.
Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes
like English, regional languages etc.)
03
√
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Faculty Departments (e.g. Physics, Botany, History etc.)
UG PG Research
Science Physics, Chemistry,
Zoology, Botany,
Mathematics
√
----
----
Arts Economics, Education,
History, Geography,
Philosophy, Sanskrit,
Political Science
√
---- ----
Commerce Accountancy,
Management
√ ---- ----
Any Other
(Specify) B.C.A.
P.G.D.C.A.
√
----
----
√
----
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA,
M.Com…)
a. annual system
b. semester system
c. trimester system
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach
c. Any other ( specify and provide details)
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s): Does not arise (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification : Not applicable
No.: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:………………………..
04
04
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c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately?
Yes
No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes
No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s): Does not arise (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification : Not applicable
No.: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:……………………
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Programme separately?
Yes
No
20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching Faculty Non-
teaching
staff
Technical
staff
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government
Recruited
00
00
24
09
10
07
27
01
00
00
Yet to recruit
00 00 00 00 03 00 01 00 00 00
Sanctioned by the
√
√
√
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Management / society or other authorized bodies
Recruited
00
00
00
00
01
03
09
01
00
00
Yet to recruit 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
*M- Male *F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest Professor Associate Assistant Total
qualification Professor Professor
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Ph.D. 00 00 09 02 02 03 16
M.Phil. 00 00 01 00 06 03 10
PG 00 00 14 07 03 04 28
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
M.Phil. 00 00 00 00 01 00 01
PG 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
Part-time teachers
Ph.D. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
M.Phil. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
PG 00 00 00 00 04 07 11
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four
academic years.
Year 1 (2011-12)
Year 2 (2012-13)
Year 3 (2013-14)
Year 4 (2014-15)
Categories
Male
Female Male Female Male
Female Male
Female
SC 60 82 86 85 117 86 130 97
ST 36 20 38 22 47 23 53 30
OBC 87 114 115 108 150 131 168 117
General 314 458 412 444 534 510 631 539
Others --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Nil
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24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M. Phil Ph. D. Total
Students from the same state where
the college is located 1921 --- --- --- 1921
Students from other states of India
--- --- --- --- ---
NRI students
--- --- --- --- ---
Foreign students
--- --- --- --- ---
Total
1921 --- --- --- ---
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG 7.87% PG
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. 49,167/-
(b) excluding the salary component
Rs. 11,802/-
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?
Yes √ No If yes,
a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another
University Yes
No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
PG course is offered through the Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Gauhati University
c) Number of programmes offered
d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
√
01
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Yes No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered :
UG 1 : 32 B.C.A. 1 : 6 P.G.D.C.A. 1 : 10
29. Is the college applying for
Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 √ Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment:
(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-
accreditation)
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment
only)
Cycle 1: 27-01-2004 & 28-01-2004 (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result: B+
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.
283
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)
192
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC : 14-12-2004 (dd/mm/yyyy)
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34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.
AQAR (i) AQAR (2011-12) submitted on 18-12-2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (ii) AQAR (2012-13) submitted on 18-12-2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iii) AQAR (2013-14) submitted on 18-12-2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iv) AQAR (2014-15) submitted on 18-12-2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) : Nil
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1. Criteria - wise Inputs
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.
MISSION AND VISION
Tihu College aspires to bring the benefit of higher education to the semi-urban and
rural masses, especially to the poorer section of the society, with a more caring and supportive
understanding of the socio-economic milieu, which will equip them to meet the challenges of
changing times in a much more organized and scientific. Special attention has been given to
the development of an all-round personality of the students.
COLLEGE MOTTO: MARCH AHEAD FOR EXCELLENCE
GOALS
The College facilitates one of the best teaching-learning processes for the rural based
students who will learn how to move ahead with the time.
The College tries to make higher education more accessible and more affordable.
It enables the students to overcome backwardness and helps generate national outlook
and national integration.
It helps him to cultivate and boost cultural awareness.
It makes learning a helpful instrument to earn better means of livelihood.
OBJECTIVES
The students after successfully completing their academic programmes-
a) will be able to learn better about life, its needs and cope up better with the changing
world.
b) will earn better means of livelihood by employment in both public and private
institutions or in self-employed management.
c) will contribute effectively to nation building through leadership, teaching and self-
conscious citizenship.
d) will identify and utilize locally available natural resources for their uplift and
development.
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1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of
the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s).
As far as the curriculum of the College is concerned, it is designed by Gauhati University to
which Tihu College is affiliated. The curriculum is made available to the College for proper
implementation.
The University updates the curriculum to keep pace with the changes taking place in
education system. As soon as the changes take place teachers are made familiar through seminars,
workshops, conferences etc. When the semester system and grading system were introduced in the
UG level, such seminars, workshops were conducted by the University as well as various colleges of
the state. Tihu College also conducted such a workshop in which the Deputy Controller of the
University was invited as the Resource Person.
For smooth and proper implementation of the curriculum teaching plans are designed by the
faculty members that are regularly checked by the HoD as well as by the Principal.
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?
Procedural Support:
● The Principal regularly conducts staff meetings to discuss various academic issues. He
discusses with the faculty members regularly the academic plans to be taken in an academic
year.
● The Principal, often, sits with the HoDs to discuss academic matters which facilitate smooth
implementation of the curriculum.
Practical Support:
● The College allows the faculty members to attend seminars, workshops, conferences etc.
● Computers with Internet and Wi-Fi facilities are provided to the departments.
● Funds are allocated for purchasing books, journals, equipments and apparatuses.
● The College conducts seminars, talks, lectures inviting experts in different field for faculty
improvement.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective
curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University
or other statutory agency.
For effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the affiliating
University some initiative are taken up the College.
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● The Departments regularly conduct seminars on curriculum related topics.
● A few digital classrooms are setup with LCD projectors and Internet facilities.
● Reference Books, Journals, are purchased for teachers and students to have update
knowledge of curriculum related topics and these are made easily accessible.
● Audio-visual aids are used by the teachers if necessary.
● Field trips are conducted by the Departments as it has been included in the curriculum.
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry,
research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum?
Teachers are motivated to take up research projects initiated by the University Grant
Commission. They are also encouraged to keep in touch with the research bodies. For effective
operationalisation of the curriculum the College always keeps in touch with the parent university.
Faculty members from the parent university are also invited to deliver lectures, talks etc. of related
topics.
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.
There is little scope for the College for contribution to the development of the curriculum by
the University as the curriculum is designed by the University. Yet, the University seeks
recommendations from the affiliating colleges and invites representatives the matters relating to
curriculum development.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those
under the purview of the affiliating university)by it? If ‘yes’, give details on the process (’Needs
Assessment’, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has
been developed.
Tihu College offers the Diploma in Food Processing which was opened in 2015.
Needs Assessment: The primary goal behind introduction of the Diploma in Food Processing
is to build a skilled workforce in the concerned field in and around greater Tihu locality. The
generated skilled component in the food processing sector will be instrumental in reducing wastage
of green resources produced locally, thus leading to the growth of the food processing industry in the
entire district and its adjoining areas. It will also provide employment opportunities in the concerned
sector and generate self-employment as well.
Design: The curriculum of this course is designed by the College itself.
Development and planning: The College is tied up with the North-East Mega Food Park as
its partner which ensures employment for the deserving pass outs. Besides, the College Authority is
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trying to establish connections with private companies working in the field for employing them.
Moreover, it will also help the pass outs to procure bank loans en route to open their own industry.
1.1.8 How does institution anlayze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved
in the course of implementation?
The HoD of each Department distributes the syllabus among the faculty members and look
into whether the syllabus is completed properly or not. If faces any problem regarding this matter,
he/she informs it to the Principal.
Secondly, the College authorities analyses the students' feedback whether the objectives of
curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation.
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.
a) The College conducts a One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
(PGDCA) course which has been introduced under the regulations of Gauhati University. This job-
oriented course is meant for interested students of the locality.
b) The College conducts a Crash Course during summer vacation. Resource persons from
different areas are invited to impart (the students) knowledge of the respective areas, and to stimulate
them to pursue these areas.
c) The College introduced the Diploma in Food Processing in 2015.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‘yes’, give
details.
Tihu College does not offer programmes that facilitate twinning/dual degree.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility
and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility,
progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Issues may cover the
following and beyond:
Tihu College offers a good number of subjects in Undergraduate level – which obviously,
help the students go for higher studies every year. Secondly, they have better chances to go jobs, both
in Government and Private Sector.
● Range of Core/Elective options offered by the University and these opted by the college.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.):
Major Courses: English, Assamese, Economics, Education, Political Science, Philosophy, History
and Geography.
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General Courses: English, Assamese, Economics, Education, Political Science, Philosophy, History,
Geography and Sanskrit.
Language Subjects: English, Assamese.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.):
Major Courses: Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology.
General Courses: Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology.
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.):
Major Courses: Accountancy, Management.
General Courses: Communicative and Functional English, Functional MIL, Business Mathematics,
Environment Studies, Business Economics, Business Environment, Information and Technology in
Business.
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA): Computer Fundamentals and Programming, Basic
Electronics, Communicative English, Data Structure and Algorithm, Mathematics, Computer Based
Accounting and Financial Management, ICT Hardware, Operating System, Computer Organisation
and Architecture, Data Based Management System, Object oriented Programming, Microprocessor
and Assembly Language Programming, Software Engineering, Programming in Java, Management
Information System, Web Technology, Computer Network, Computer oriented Numerical Methods
and Statistical Technique, System Administrative using Linux, Data Warehousing and Data Mining,
Computer Graphics.
● Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options: Nil
● Courses offered in modular form: No such course is offered by the College.
● Credit transfer and academic facility: Credit transfer and academic facility is not allowed by
Gauhati University.
● Lateral and Vertical Mobility: This is not allowed by Gauhati University.
●Enrichment Courses: The College conduct crash courses for students' enrichment.
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.
Course Fee per annum Teacher Qual. Salary (per
month)
Admission Curriculum
BCA 18,000 M. C. A. 7,500 June/July Designed by
Gauhati
University
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PGDCA 18,000 M. C. A. 7,500 June/July Designed by
Gauhati
University
The fee structure and teachers’ salary for the self-financed programmes are fixed by the
College Authority. As far as the curriculum and admission of such programmes are concerned, the
College follows the direction of Gauhati University.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and
global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries.
The College is going to start a few skill based certificate courses under National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) in January, 2016. These certificate courses are on:
a) Agriculture Extension Executive
b) Agriculture Extension Service Provider
c) Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
d) Diabetes Education
e) Dietician Assistant
f) Web Designing
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face
and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their
choice” If ‘yes’, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of
students?
The College has a full-fledged affiliated Contact cum Study Examination Centre of Institute
of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) under Gauhati University for imparting UG/PG/PGD Course
in distance mode in a few conventional as well as job-oriented subjects.
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?
Efforts made by the College to supplement the University’s Curriculum are:
a) Seminars, Workshops, Guest Lectures, Talks are held inviting Recourse Persons.
b) Excursions and field trips are arranged to promote the students.
c) College Magazine “Tician” is published annually which contains articles written by
students.
d) “College Week” is held in the month of January to involve students in extra-curricular
activities.
e) Quiz Competition, Debate Competition in state and district levels are organised.
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f) Students are imparted knowledge of discipline and social responsibility through NCC and
NSS.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to
enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic
employment market?
As far as the college curriculum is concerned the guidelines of Gauhati University is
followed. It is enriched and organised by the College to enhance the experience of the students so as
to cope with the needs of the dynamic employment market.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as
Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the
curriculum?
With a view to creating awareness among the students regarding the cross-cutting issues such
as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc programmes like
seminar, workshops, talks are held in the College. Subjects like environmental Science are introduced
in the syllabus. Women's Forum, Science Forum etc. also take steps to highlight issues like gender
issue, environmental issue.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure
holistic development of students?
Moral and ethical values
To inculcate moral and ethical values seminars, lectures are organized by some departments.
Employable and life skills
The College arranges some enjoyable and skill-based programmes like essay writing
competition, debate competition, poem recitation competition, quiz competition etc. for holistic
development of students.
Better career options
Career oriented programmes are organized in the College, especially during the summer
vacation, inviting resource persons having expertise in different areas.
Community orientation
● The College conducts seminars on value education.
● The Community Information Centre (CIC) installed at Tihu College offer courses which are
useful for the employment.
● Information and Career Guidance Cell (ICGC) helps the students by providing latest
information about various career development and employment opportunities.
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● Community orientation: Tihu College Teachers' Union (TCTU) always offers support to the
society. It offers financial help to the flood-affected people, people suffering from incurable diseases.
The Women's Forum of the College is engaged in various social activities, especially in Women's
uplift in backward areas.
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in
enriching the curriculum?
The feedback forms are collected by the IQAC and, thereafter, they are analysed by the
Principal, Vice-Principal and IQAC. They are also required to give their views regarding the
curriculum.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment
programmes?
Principal, Vice-principal and the HoDs regularly monitor the quality of its enrichment
programmes. The Principal of the College convenes meetings to discuss academic matters with the
faculty members. He also takes initiatives in taking action on the basis of students’ feedback on the
programmes.
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 curriculum is, usually, designed and developed by the affiliating University. Before
designing the curriculum the University takes views on different academic matters seeks
recommendations from the affiliated colleges. The College sends representatives to attend
workshops, seminars on the design and development of the curriculum.
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?
Feedback on curriculum is sought from the students. Their views on it are distributed in
meeting of the academic committee and its outcome is sent to the affiliating university.
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last
four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)
The following courses were introduced by the College during the last four years:
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA): This course was introduced
in 2011 with a view to imparting knowledge of computer to the graduate students.
Diploma in Food Processing: This Diploma course was introduced in 2015 in Tihu College
which will be beneficial to the unemployed youths. Students are taught various methods of
processing food which will help them in the long run to be self-reliant.
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B.Com. : The College introduced the Commerce stream in the year 2015. The objective of
introduction of Commerce Stream is to give students of this locality an opportunity to opt for
Commerce subjects. Secondly, this practice aims at taking the institution one step ahead in the field
of higher education.
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CRITERION-II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Students Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
Publicity: As a premier institution in Nalbari District, Tihu College always attracts the
students not only of this district but also of other districts of the state. Before admission takes place, a
notice regarding the admission is displayed on notice boards. It is also written on a blackboard for
display. Moreover, the detailed procedure of the admission process is published on the College
Prospectus.
Transparency: For the transparency of the admission process an Admission Committee is
formed that monitors the whole process. The candidates are selected on the merit basis and the list is
displayed on the notice board. Some members of teaching and non-teaching staff are appointed to
conduct the admission process smoothly. After verification of documents the selected candidates are
allowed to take admission.
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.
As per the order of Assam Govt. it is mandatory for the colleges of the state to offer Higher
secondary Courses. For both Higher Secondary and U. G. courses application forms are issued from
the office of the College in the first second week of June. On the basis of the marks in the qualifying
examination application forms are serialised. Application forms of the U. G. students who seek a
major subject are sent to the respective department for selection. Each department prepares a separate
merit list on the basis of the intake capacity and submits it to the Authority. Finally, merit lists
(separate for Science and Arts stream) are prepared maintaining roster system and displayed on the
Notice Board. Four days are fixed for interview cum admission of the students of Higher Secondary
and U. G. classes in the 2nd
/3rd
week of June. To conduct the admission process smoothly four
separate committees are also formed by the Authority and these committees verify all documents on
the day of the admission.
2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage 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.
In Arts stream at U. G. level the minimum percentage of marks for admission is 30% and the
maximum percentage is around 85%. In Science stream the minimum percentage is 60% for general
students. But, as the intake capacity in B. Sc. is not more than 200, the minimum percentage is seen
to have risen to 65%. The maximum percentage in B. Sc., usually, remains between 85% and 90%.
For B. Com., B. C. A. and P. G. D. C. A. courses ‘First come, first admission’ procedure is
maintained.
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As far as the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission in other colleges
within the district is concerned, a similar picture can be seen. In Nalbari College the minimum and
maximum percentage of marks is higher than that of Tihu College.
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?
There is a mechanism in Tihu College to review the admission process and student profiles
annually. The Admission Committee reviews the profiles of the students who are selected for the
admission. The Committee makes a summary of students regarding their gender, caste, religion etc.
Students belonging to BPL category are assisted financially by the College at the time of admission.
Some poor but meritorious students are given free admission. The College always maintains a
favourable atmosphere for religious and linguistic minority students. The departments also take some
measure such as extra class, exam oriented class for slow learners.
Outcome: Due to the mechanism adopted by the College, there is a marked increase in the
students seeking admission in the College. In the last two/three years it has been seen that more
students belonging to Nepali community besides students belonging to Bodo and Muslim community
got admitted to the College.
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: The Reservation Policy of the Central Govt. is strictly followed.
* OBC: The Reservation Policy of the Central Govt. is strictly followed.
* Women: Tihu College being an institution of co-education a large number of woman students get
admitted here. It is worth-mentioning that woman students have outnumbered male students in UG
(Arts) in the last few years. In UG (Science) woman students are fewer than male students.
* Differently abled: The quota system is maintained for differently able students.
* Economically weaker sections: As Tihu College is situated in rural area, the majority of students
getting admitted here belong to economically weaker section. Yet, poorer but meritorious students
are provided with financial help by the College Authority at the time of admission. Some meritorious
but poor students are also given free admission by the College.
* Minority community: A few students belonging to religious minority community get admitted in
Tihu College. The College abides by the directions of the Central Govt., State Govt. and the
affiliating university regarding the facilities for the students belonging to the minority community.
* Students’ insurance: The College has the system of students’ group insurance which is operating
since 2013.
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2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the
last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions
initiated for improvement.
Programmes Number of applications Number of students
admitted
Demand Ratio
UG
1. B A
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2. B Sc
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
3. B Com
2015-2016
3. BCA 2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
612
568
628
610
102
118
241
282
20
02
--
09
13
555
513
578
547
87
100
179
185
10
02
--
09
13
1.10 : 1
1.10 : 1
1.08 : 1
1.11 : 1
1.17 : 1
1.18 : 1
1.34 : 1
1.52 : 1
2 : 1
1 : 1
--
1 : 1
1 : 1
PG
1
2
3
-----
-----
-----
M. Phil ----- ----- -----
Integrated
PG
Ph. D.
-----
-----
-----
Value added
1
2
3
-----
-----
-----
Certificate
1
2
3
-----
-----
-----
Diploma
1
2
3
-----
-----
-----
PG Diploma
1. PGDCA
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
16
07
08
20
16
07
08
20
1 : 1
1 : 1
1 : 1
1 : 1
Any other
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1. PG (through IDOL)
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
65
121
124
65
121
124
1 : 1
1 : 1
1 : 1
2.2. Catering to student Diversity
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure
adherence to government policies in this regard?
The numbers of differently-abled students in this institution is very small. Except one or two
walking impaired students, there is no visually-impaired and hearing-impaired student. For walking
impaired girl students a ramp is constructed on the way to the girls’ toilet located in the South Block.
The College always tries to maintain favorable environment for the differently-abled students.
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.
There is no provision of assessing the students’ need in terms of knowledge and skill before
the commencement of the programme. But, like other colleges of Assam, Tihu College also offers
Higher Secondary Programmers (H.S.-I and H.S.-II), both Science and Arts. Therefore, students are
counselled by the teacher assessing their needs in terms of knowledge and skill.
2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the
enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope
with the programme of their choice?
Strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students are:
a) Extra classes taken for the slow learners.
b) Departmental seminars, talks, lectures are conducted regularly.
c) Field trips are conducted for the students.
d) The faculty members monitor the student progress conducting class tests.
e) Students are given home assignments
f) Students are given individual help whenever necessary.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion,
environment etc.?
Although the staff and students are aware of the issues like gander, environment etc., they are
sensitized on such issues.
a) Before the commencement of the class the Principal of the College arranges meeting with
the staff and makes them aware of such.
b) During admission the Principal addresses the students and gives strict instructions to be
free from gender biasness and to safeguard the environment.
c) Through some extra-curricular actively such as quiz competition, debate competition,
extempore speech competition, drawing completions students are sensitized on such
issues.
d) Talks, lectures on such topics are also held for both staff and students.
e) N.C.C. and N.S.S. students are sensitized about such issues through there programmes.
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2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of
advanced learners?
Within a few weeks after the commencement of the classes the teachers can distinguish the
advanced learners from the slow learners. They are given opportunities to come forward and
motivated to involve different academic activities. They are given special training to participate in
various inter-college and intra-college activities. The College always remains a best platform to
fulfill the special educational learning needs of advanced learners.
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. who may discontinue their studies if some sort of support is not provided)?
As far as the academic performance of the students is concerned, the information of class
participation regarding class attendance and performance in the examination are collected by the
Departments which is further sent to the Head of the institution. If necessary, the parents or the
guardians of the students are also informed by the HoDs or the Principal.
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.)
a) Tihu College is affiliated to Gauhati University and it follows the syllabus, academic
calendar and holiday list prepared by the affiliating University.
b) The Routine Committee, constituted by the Principal, prepares the class routine for the
academic session.
c) The class routine is hanged on the display boards and one copy of it is given to each
department. Each Department makes the teaching plan and distributes the classes among the faculty
members according to the teaching plan so that it can cover the syllabus.
d) After allotment of the classes to the faculty members the Head of the department submits a
copy departmental routine to the Principal.
e) As far as the Internal Examination of the College is concerned, an Internal Examination
Board is formed which conducts the internal Examination following the guidelines of the University.
Moreover, the departments conduct class seminars and make the students prepare home assignments
etc. for their evaluation.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?
The IQAC of the College takes up a few steps to improve the leaching learning process of the
institution.
a) The IQAC collects the student’s feedback on teachers and makes an analysis of the
feedback form and submits it to the Principal.
b) It also collects the self-appraisal of the teachers and teacher’s feedback on the curriculum
of the College.
c) The IQAC conducts meetings to discuss academic progress of the College.
d) The IQAC conducts meeting with the students’ Union of the College with a view to
understanding their problems. It also tries to chalk-out those problems.
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e) The IQAC always encourage students’ innovations is different activities such as
publishing wall Magazine, Hand-written Magazine and other literary and cultural
activities.
f) The coordinator of the IQAC attends seminars, workshops, conference etc to gather up to
knowledge regarding NAAC.
g) The IQAC monitors whether a student-friendly is maintained in the College.
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?
Interactive learning: Normally, the teachers of the College use lecture cum discussion
method. To makes the classes more interactive and effective some teachers use laptops in the
classrooms.
Collaborative learning: The Departments conduct field-trips for the students under the
guidance of the faculty members. Lecture, talk act are also held inviting Resource Persons.
Independent learning: Students are motivated to have computer knowledge and e-learning.
They are asked to meet the teachers individually to clear any kind of doubts and problems. They are
also motivated to visit the college library to gather up-to date knowledge.
Besides, the faculty members conduct smart classes using projectors and other multimedia
aids.
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 affords a positive environment to student to nurture their critical thinking,
creativity and scientific temper.
a) The teachers adopt lecture-cum-discussion method. Students are involved in group
discussion, preparation of Home Assignment, Project Report etc. which provide them
ample scope for creative and critical thinking.
b) They can nurture their critical thinking and creativity through college Magazine, Wall
Magazine, Hand-written Magazine etc.
c) The College organizes Debate Competition, Quiz Competition, Extempore Speech
Competition etc. Students are also sent outside to participate in such competition.
d) Science Departments organize Science Day, Pi Day, lectures on Science topics inviting
eminent personalities of Science area.
e) The Red Ribbon Club of the College organizes seminars on AIDS control.
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.
Modern technologies and facilities are used in Tihu College for effective teaching:
Multimedia projectors are set-up in a few class rooms.
Internet facility is available in the college campus through Broadband Wi-Fi.
Each department is provided with a computer which is accessible for both teachers
and students of the concerned department.
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Faculty members use their personal laptop for effective leaching.
The Biotech Hub laboratory provides with research scope for the interested students.
The Central Library of the College subscribes a good number of e-journals.
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills
(blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?
Faculty members attend Refresher Courses, Orientation Courses, seminars, workshops
both nation and international short-term courses.
Faculty members present papers in various national and international seminars.
A few faculty members take up minor research projects and, thus, uplift their
knowledge and skill through research activities.
Tihu College Library subscribes a good number of journals which facilitate the faculty
and students to have advanced knowledge and skill.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal and
psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/mentoring/academic
advise) provided to students?
The College always tries to create an atmosphere for academic and mental uplift of students.
The teachers counsel the students personally whenever necessary. They counsel them how to build
personality and develop academic skill. Yet, some measures are taken to provide guidance to
students.
The College organizes summer programmes for students’ carrier counselling.
Prominent persons are invited to deliver lectures on students’ personal, academic and
psychological development. Dr. Jayanta Das, renowned psychiatrist and Mr. Ashim
Kr. Kazi, noted psychologist and career counsellor of the state delivered lectures on
such topics.
The Women’s Forum of the College organizes seminars, talks for counselling of
woman students.
2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty during
the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faculty to
adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student
learning?
The innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty are:
Students are involved in group discussions, pair works in the classroom.
Students are given to present home assignments on a particular topic.
Final year students are assigned to prepare Research based projects to awaken the
curiosity for research work.
Some topics are taught through computer demonstration.
The Institution makes efforts to encourage the faculty to adopt new and innovative
approaches.
Internet facility in the college campus.
A few classrooms are equipped with LCD Projectors and green boards.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?
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The Central Library of Tihu College has a large collection of books, journals, periodicals,
magazines and newspapers. It has a huge collection of encyclopaedia, dictionary, religious books etc.
and students can easily access the books during the college hour. It has also a reading room which
remains open for students on working days. A separate reading room for the teachers is also available
in the Central Library. Students have the facility to xerox books inside the library at cheaper rate. The
faculty members often encourage the students to visit the Central Library for up-to-date knowledge.
Thus the library resource augments the teaching learning process.
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.
Tihu College is facing challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame
and calendar. One of them is the scarcity of teaching staff. Although each department has offered
major, except Sanskrit, many departments have insufficient teaching staff. Frequent change of
syllabus also hampers the completion of the curriculum within the planned time. Thirdly after the
introduction of semester system, the College has to conduct sessional examination. The University
examinations and evaluation of answer scripts take much time which has posed as a challenge in
completing the curriculum. Fourthly, the biggest challenge is the responsibility of Higher Secondary
Course the College has to bear.
Some measures can be taken to overcome the challenges:
The Directorial of Higher Education should allot posts to the college so that permanent
teachers can be resulted.
Gauhati University should modify and update syllabus; not change drastically.
State Government should remove Higher Secondary Course from the college for
improvement of Higher Education.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
The IQAC of the College collect student feedback and submit the report to the Principal.
The Principal meets the students randomly and takes their views on teaching learning
The HoDs discuss with the faculty members for improvement of the quality of teaching
learning.
The Principal, often, conducts meeting with the HoDs to discuss issues related to teaching
learning.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in
planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and
competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum
Strategies Adopted by the College in Planning and Management:
To appoint teachers against sanctioned posts the guidelines of state Government and UGC are
followed. Advertisements are given in the newspaper asking applications from candidates.
Candidates have to appear before the Interview Board formed by the College and approved by
affiliating university. The candidate is selected on the merit basis and the decision of the Interview
Board is passed in the meeting of the Governing Body. Finally, the proposal is sent to DHE, Assam
which is the appointing authority.
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As far as appointment of part-time teachers is concerned, the Principal and the HOD jointly
select the efficient candidate which is approved by the GB.
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D. Sc. / D. Litt. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Ph. D. 00 00 09 02 02 03 16
M. Phil. 00 00 01 00 06 03 10
P.G. 00 00 14 07 03 04 28
Temporary teachers
Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
M. Phil. 00 00 00 00 01 00 01
P.G. 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
Part-time teachers
Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
M. Phil. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
P.G. 00 00 00 00 04 07 11
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.
Most of the subjects taught in Tihu College in UG level are traditional subjects. As far as new
programmes are concerned, courses like BCA and PGDCA are introduced in the College. To teach
such courses the College feels the scarcity of qualified senior teachers. To cope up with this problem,
the College has appointed newly qualified teachers and their salary is paid from the college fund.
The outcome is that the teachers have been working in these departments since the date of
joining.
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.
a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Academic Staff Development Programmes
Number of faculty
nominated
Refresher courses
14
HRD programmes (Short-term Course)
06
Orientation programmes
----
Staff training conducted by the university
----
Staff training conducted by other institutions ----
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Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc.
----
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: Nil
* Handling new curriculum: Nil
* Content/knowledge management: Nil
* Selection, development and use of enrichment materials: Nil
* Assessment: Nil
* Cross cutting issues: Nil
* Audio Visual Aids/multimedia: Yes
* OER’s: Nil
* Teaching learning material development, selection and use: Nil
c) Percentage of faculty
* invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external
professional agencies: 12%
* participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/
international professional bodies: 77%
* presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by
professional agencies: 74%
2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: 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 extends full support to its faculty members for their overall development. Faculty
members are always encouraged to pursue M. Phil. and Ph. D. degrees and teachers doing such
courses are granted leave by the College authority. Faculty members are granted leave to attend
refresher and orientation courses, conferences, workshops, seminars and other programmes organized
by other institutes and various universities. Two faculty members are granted FDP leave under UGC
in 2014. The College conducts seminars, workshops, lectures, talks etc. for the development of the
faculty members.
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
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institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the
faculty.
No faculty member received awards or recognition at the state, national and international
level for excellence in teaching during the last years.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers?
If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-learning process?
Students are given feedback form to evaluate the teachers them. The filled-up feedback forms
are submitted to the IQAC of the college. After analyzing the forms, the report is submitted to the
Head of the Institution.
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?
Information regarding the evaluation process is published in the Prospectus of the College.
Notices and circulars regarding the pattern of Examination and question papers are displayed
on the notice boards.
As soon as any new information regarding examination and evaluation comes to the College
from the affiliating university, the Principal circulates a Xerox copy of it to each department
for the information of the faculty members.
Teachers intimate the students on examination and evaluation process in the classroom.
New students are informed of it at the time of admission.
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?
As regards to the major evaluation system, Gauhati University has introduced credit system
instead of percentage system for UG programmes. Tihu College has not initiated any reforms on its
own; rather, it strictly follows the University guidelines.
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?
For the smoother conduct of the examination and evaluation various Examination Boards are
formed. Examination Boards are constituted for each end semester Examination. One Internal
Examination Board is constituted to conduct sessional Examination. Answer scripts are evaluated
departmentally and submitted to the Board.
2.5.4. Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches adopted to
measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system.
Formative Assessment: For formative assessment of the student of the students’ sessional
examination, home assignment, project presentation is conducted by the institution. These facilitate
the student to gain independent thinking, confidence and knowledge based skill.
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Summative Assessment: To measure the in-depth knowledge of the Students University
Examinations are conducted at the end of the each semester.
2.5.5. Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the
internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall
development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning,
communication skills etc.
Tihu College always ensures rigour and transparency in the Internal Assessment.
To conduct internal examinations a separate committee is formed that ascertains free and
transparent examination.
The question papers are printed confidentially in the College printing machine.
Answer scripts are checked in department within the period fixed by the Internal
Examination Committee.
No weightage is assigned for the overall development of students.
2.5.6. What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university? How does
the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?
The College always tries to fulfill the mission and vision of the College.
The faculty members try their best in imparting education so that students can pursue
higher education.
The College emphasizes on the development of need based skill of the students.
2.5.7. What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at
the college and University level?
After the Evaluation of answer scripts of internal examination is over, the mark lists are
hanged on the display boards. If a student is not satisfied with his/her mark of any subject/s, the
student has to give application to the HoD of the concerned department/s expressing his/her
grievance. The department/s immediately takes steps for re-evaluation.
If some students are not satisfied with the marks of the university examination, they have to
apply to the Controller of Examinations of the affiliating university. The College itself sends the
applications, forwarded by the Principal of the College, to the concerned branch of the affiliating
university.
2.6 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?
The learning outcomes of the institution are best reflected in the academic result of the
College. The faculty and the stakeholders are made aware of the academic results by felicitating the
students who shine in the final examinations. The names and photographs of the meritorious students
are highlighted in the college magazines
.
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
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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.
As an institution of higher education Tihu College always aims at imparting quality education
to the learners. The College has an Academic Committee comprising the HoDs that monitors the
progress and performance of the students. Besides, the Principal of the College conducts academic
meeting seeking suggestions from the faculty members for the improvement of students’ academic
performance. A list showing the results of various courses of the College is given below.
Year Course Candidates
appeared
1st Class 2
nd
Class
Simple
Class
Passed Failed Percentage GU pass
percentage
2011
BA 228 10(Distn.)
05
135 47 197 31 86.40%
BSc 10 02(Distn.) 04 04 10 00 100%
BCA 11 09 01 00 10 01 90.90%
2012
BA 185 06(Distn.)
08
83 41 138 47 74.59%
BSc 13 03(Distn.) 07 00 10 03 76.92%
PGDCA 16 12 00 00 12 04 75%
2013
BA 281 07(Distn.)
13
137 78 235 46 83.62%
BSc 13 01(Distn.) 12 00 13 00 100%
BCA 02 00 00 00 00 02 00%
PGDCA 08 08 00 00 08 00 100%
2014 BA 233 51 169 11 231 02 99.14%
BSc 41 09 28 00 37 04 90.24%
PGDCA 06 05 01 00 06 00 100%
2015 BA 275 60 157 22 239 36 86.90% 89.49%
BSc 35 12 18 00 30 05 85.71% 86.58%
The table reflects the academic achievements of the students which are always satisfactory.
The number of students securing the 1st class has increased every year.
2.6.3. How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to
facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The college has adopted a few strategies to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning
outcomes:
The Principal delivers a few words on Mission and Vision of the college at the time of
admission.
The faculty members clearly explain the students the scope and prospect of the subjects the
students interested in.
Students are encouraged to interact with the teacher in the classroom.
They are encouraged to visit regularly the Central Library as well as the Departmental
Library.
Appearing in the Sessional Examination is made mandatory.
They are assigned to prepare home assignment, project works, seminar paper etc.
Some departments organize field trips, excursions for academic and mental uplift of students.
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2.6.4. What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and
economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude
developed among students etc.) of the courses offered?
Initiative taken up to Enhance the Social and Economic Relevance:
Biotech Hub is opened to attract the students towards research activities.
BCA and PGDCA will help the students to develop their skill in the field of
entrepreneurship and ICT sector.
The College is tied up with the North-East Mega Food Park as its partner which ensures
employment for the deserving pass out students of the Food Processing Course.
2.6.5. How does the institution collect and analyse data on student performance and learning
outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The departments keep the records of the academic performance of each student at the
beginning of the session. The academic results of previous examination are compared with the results
of semester examination. Even the result of different semester examinations are compared and
analysed. The departments take various measures to overcome the barriers of learning such as taking
special classes, remedial classes, giving home assignments etc.
2.6.6. How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?
The monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcome the Principal conducts meeting
with HoDs and other senior faculties. He makes a review of the results of students. He requests the
HoDs to make plans for further improvements of the results of students.
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.
Both the institution and faculty members use the evaluation outcomes as the indicator for
evaluating students’ performance.
Meritorious students are issued more books. Students interested in extra-curriculum activities
are allowed to join various programmers and competitions both inside and outside the College.
Teachers take special classes for slow learners.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or any
other agency/organization?
Tihu College has no recognised research centre of the affiliating University or any other
agency or organisation. But, the institutional Biotech Hub funded by the Department of
Biotechnology serves for research activities.
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.
Tihu College established a Research Committee to monitor and address the issues of research.
Tihu College Research Committee comprises:
Advisor: Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar (Principal)
Editors: Dr. (Ms.) Dipali Das Deka
Dr. Gunindra Nath Choudhury
Members: Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury
Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
Dr. Kailash Ch. Sarma
Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita
Ms. Manjula Deka
Dr. Chabin Ch. Thakuria
Mr. Dwipendra Nath Sarma
Mr. Nazrul Islam
Mr. Gautam Goswami
Dr. Anil Boro
A few recommendations made by the committee are as follow:
Publishing of Tihu College Research Journal biennially.
Motivating the faculty to organise seminars/workshops/talks etc.
Motivating the faculty members to involve in major/minor research project.
Motivating the faculty members to pursue M.Phil. and Ph.D degree.
Subscription of sufficient numbers of research journals in the institution.
Subscription of online research journals in the institution.
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes/projects?
To facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes or research projects,
the institution provides autonomy to the principal investigator and timely releases the resources. It
also provides the principal investigator adequate infrastructure and human resources. S/he is granted
special leave and less workload if and whenever necessary. The institution supports the investigator
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in terms of technology and information needs. The utilisation certificate of the investigator is
submitted to the funding agency timely after auditing.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research
culture and aptitude among students?
Tihu College being an undergraduate college, there is limited scope for research works. Yet,
efforts are being made in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among
students.
Seminars are organised by the faculties.
Field studies and surveys are undertaken by the students.
Eminent researchers are invited to deliver lectures and interact with the students.
Project works for the students of B.A. /B.Sc. final year have been made compulsory by
Gauhati University.
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.
A good number of teachers of the College have already completed their Ph. D. degree and
some of them are actively engaged in research activities. A list of faculty members engaged in
research is given below:
Sl.
No.
Name Department Research
Activity
Area of Research
1 Mrs. Jeuti Talukdar English Ph. D Feminism
2 Mr. Sunil Kr. Das Education Ph. D. Adolescence
Personality
3 Mr. Bhabesh Ch. Das Economics Ph. D. Rural Economy
5 Mrs. Manjula Deka Education Ph. D. Minority Education
6 Mr. Subhash Barman English Ph. D. Cultural Study
7 Mr. Chandan Kr. Bhattacharyya English Ph. D. Indian English
Poetry
8 Mr. Hemen Rajbongshi Assamese Ph. D. Assamese Drama
9 Mr. Sanjib Sarma Economics Ph. D. Financial Inclusion
10 Mr. Bipul Baruah Zoology Ph. D. Sericulture
11 Ms. Sonali Bora Saharia Education Ph. D. Family Relationship
12 Ms. Ajima Begum Botany Ph. D. Angiosperm
Taxonomy
13 Mr. Dhurjjati Sarma English Ph. D. Ancient Assamese
Literary Culture
14 Dr. Diganta Deka History Minor Research
Project
Art and Iconography
15 Dr. Dipali Sarma Philosophy Minor Research
Project
Women’s Liberation
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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.
To create research culture among the staff and students the College conducts seminars and
workshops regularly. Most of the departments organise departmental seminars every year inviting
experts from outside as resource persons. The national level seminars and workshop conducted by the
College during the last four years are:
1. A UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Millennium Development Goals on Education:
The Task Ahead of India with special reference to its North-East Region” was conducted by the Dept
of Education in collaboration with SDP College of Teacher Education, Tihu on May 6 and 7, 2011.
2. A UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Impact of Man-Made Environment on Society
and its Management” was conducted by the Tihu College Science Forum in collaboration with
Assam Science Society, Tihu Branch on May 10 and 11, 2013.
3. A UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Feminism and Women’s Texts in North East
India” was conducted by the Dept of English in collaboration with SDP College of Teacher
Education, Tihu on June 20 and 21, 2013.
4. A UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education with
special reference to North Eastern Region” was conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) in collaboration with Tihu College Science Forum on October 9 and 10, 2013.
5. A two-day Workshop on “Tools on Molecular Biology” was organised by the Bio-Tech
Hub of the College on the 8th
and 9th
May, 2014.
6. A Seminar on “the Present Political Situation in Assam and its Future” was conducted by
‘Tihu College Forum for Humanities and Social Sciences’ on the 18th
November, 2014
7. An ICPR sponsored Periodical Lecture on Sankardeva’s Philosophy of Consciousness was
conducted by the Dept of Philosophy on March 18, 2015.
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the
institution.
Feminism, cultural history, adolescence personality, Assamese Drama, English poetry,
financial inclusion, iconography etc. are the prioritised research areas. Various reference books and
journals available in the library provide expertise for the research areas. The internet facility of the
College also provides sufficient expertise for the researchers.
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the
campus and interact with teachers and students?
There is no research centre in Tihu College to attract the researchers. Yet, the College always
makes efforts to attract the researchers of eminence to visit the campus. The College organizes
national level seminars and workshops inviting eminent resource persons in which they can interact
with the teachers and students. Moreover, the Biotech Hub of the College also provides facility to the
researchers.
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?
Sabbatical Leave for research activities has not been utilised by the faculty as such provision
has not been introduced by the Govt. of Assam.
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3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating
awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of NAAC for Quality and Excellence in
Higher Education research of the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to
land)
The relative findings of the research works done by the faculty are communicated with the
students and teachers by organising seminars, talks etc.
3.2 Resource Mobilisation 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.
As a provincialised college under Govt. of Assam, no amount is allocated for research
purpose by the State Govt. Therefore, it is not possible for the institution to earmark a budget for
research. For the budget of research activities the institution has to depend upon UGC-NERO. Yet,
the College allocates a nominal fund to each department annually for research related books and
journals.
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?
There is no provision in the College to provide seed money to the faculty for research.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by
students?
Some financial provisions are made in the College to support research projects by students:
For course-related small-scale research works students use the departmental
laboratories and the institution bear the cost of the chemical and other equipments
used in the laboratories.
The College allocates some funds for field studies and surveys made by students of
various departments.
For research related works students have the facility of free access of internet.
To provide research facilities for the students the college opened Biotech Hub in its
premises.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking
inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in
organizing interdisciplinary research.
To promote inter-disciplinary research activities in the institution inter-disciplinary
seminars are sometimes in the departments.
The IQAC of the College organised a National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Higher
Education with Special Reference to North-Eastern Region on October 9 and 10, 2013.
Tihu College Forum for Humanities and Social Sciences organised an inter-disciplinary
seminar entitled The Present Political Situation in Assam and its Future on the 18th
November, 2014.
The Tihu College Research Journal is itself inter-disciplinary in nature.
The Science Forum of the College organized an interdisciplinary seminar on Environment
and Climate Change on 16-03-2015 in which Padmashree Jadav Payeng acted as a resource
person.
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3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities
of the institution by its staff and students?
The College ensures optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution
by its staff and students:
Students and teachers have the facilities to visit library.
Students and teachers can utilise the laboratories. For optimal use of the laboratories
students of each semester are categorised into different groups.
Research journals of different disciplines are subscribed by the Central Library for students
and teachers.
A research committee is constituted to encourage culture in the college.
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.
The College has not received any finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for
developing research facility so far.
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.
Nature of the
Project
Duration
Year
From To
Title of the
Project
Name of
the
Funding
Agency
Total Grants Total
Grant
Received
till date
Sanctioned Received
Minor projects
1. Dr. S. Barman
2. Mr S K Das
10-3-11
10-9-12
(18
months)
13-04-11
13-10-12
(18
months)
Impact of
Channel and
Bank
Erosion of
Buradiya
River on
Agriculture
and
Settlement,
Assam
Influence of
Socio-
Economic
Status on the
Values,
Level of
Aspiration
and
Personality
Traits of
Adolescence
Studying in
UGC,
NERO
UGC,
NERO
1,57,250
60,000
1,05,000
60,000
1,05,000
60,000
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3. Mr P Medhi
4. Dr. D Sarma
5. Dr D Deka
15-3-12
15-9-13
(18
months)
30-3-15
30-3-17
(24
months)
30-3-15
30-3-17
(24
months)
Higher
Secondary
Level with
Special
Reference to
Nalbari
District of
Assam
Gender and
Democratic
Governance-
the
Participation
of Women in
Electoral
Politics of
Assam
Women’s
Liberation
from Indian
and Western
Perspective
with special
reference to
Vivekananda
and Marx: A
Comparative
Study
A Study of
Iconographic
Models of
Ganesha
around
Assam
UGC,
NERO
UGC,
NERO
UGC,
NERO
1,06,000
2,00,000
2,10,000
1,06,000
1,55,000
1,52,500
1,06,000
1,55,000
1,52,000
Major projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Interdisciplinary
projects
July,14
March,15
(8
months)
Sensitization
on
Biodiversity
and Climate
Change
ASTEC 90,000 72,000 72,000
Industry
sponsored
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Students’
research projects
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Any other
(specify)
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
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3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the
campus?
The research facilities to the students and research scholars within the campus are:
Library facility: The College has one Central Library and each department has one
departmental library. The Central Library as well as the departmental library provides text
books, reference books, research journals, etc.
Laboratory facility: Laboratory facility is available in all science departments along with
Geography and Education departments in arts stream. The students and research scholars can
fully utilise the laboratories for their research activities.
Computer and internet facilities: Each department is provided with a computer. Apart from
this, computers are also installed in the Central Library, IQAC, office room and BCA with
broadband connectivity.
Biotech Hub: The College has established a Biotech Hub in 2014 under the aegis of the
Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. It is expected that the Hub will
execute meaningful research in its sphere and create an ambience for future scholars and
enthusiasts in the arena of biotechnology. The Hub has arranged a two-day workshop on
‘Tools of Molecular Biology’ in April, 2014.
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?
The College has strategies for upgrading and building infrastructural facilities so that it can
meet the needs of researchers:
Proposal for fund has been submitted to DST (Star College) and UGC under XII Plan for the
improvement and upgradation of the science laboratories.
Proposal for fund has been submitted to the Govt. of Assam for construction of the Digital
Library and the Administrative Building.
Proposal for fund has been submitted to UGC under CPE category for the improvement and
upgradation of all departments.
Internet facility to each department and Wi-Fi connectivity within the college premises.
Increase the number of digital classrooms.
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?
The College has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facilities.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars
outside the campus / other research laboratories?
As the college is situated in a rural or semi-urban area there are little facilities for the students
to do research activities outside the campus. Gauhati University, IIT Guwahati are hardly 100 k. m.
from Tihu College, and the research scholars can use the libraries and laboratories for research
works. For the study of art and culture various religious shrines in the nearby areas provide ample
materials.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities available
specifically for the researchers?
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In addition to the Central Library, each department of the College has its own departmental
library in which textbooks and reference books are made available for those who are involved
in research activities. Besides, the Central Library subscribes a good number of research
journals.
The Biotech Hub of the College also provides facilities to the researchers.
The Map Lab facility is also available in the department of Geography in which different
types of maps are provided to the researchers on their request at a nominal cost.
3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed/ created by the research
institutes in the college? For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology
etc.
No collaborative research facilities are developed in the college so far. Yet, the College is
planning to collaborate with the Department of Fishery and the Department of Agriculture.
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): Not yet
Original research contributing to product improvement: No
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services:
The findings of research are published as books which greatly benefit the community as a
whole. Moreover, a few departments conduct surveys of various issues, and after completion of the
surveys the members of the target groups are made aware of the results.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development:
Research inputs are published as books or in various journals for new initiatives and social
development.
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If ‘yes’,
indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such
publication is listed in any international database?
The College publish its own research journal entitled ‘Tihu College Research Journal’ with
ISSN 2248-9657. The composition of the editorial board is :
Chairman: Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar (Principal)
Editors: Dr. (Ms.) Dipali Das Deka
Dr. Gunindra Nath Choudhury
Members: Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury
Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
Dr. Kailash Ch. Sarma
Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita
Ms. Manjula Deka
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Dr. Chabin Ch. Thakuria
Mr. Dwipendra Nath Sarma
Mr. Nazrul Islam
Mr. Gautam Goswami
Dr. Anil Boro
‘Tihu College Research Journal’ is published twice a year (January and July). It invites
original research papers in any areas of Science, Humanities and Social Science. The Research
Journal always publishes unpublished research papers, and if accepted for publication authors are not
allowed to publish those papers anywhere without prior permission of the Editorial Board.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:
Publication per faculty
2011-12 : 09
2012-13 : 18
2013-14 : 18
2014-15 : 15
Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national
/ international) : 02
Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
Monographs : Nil
Chapter in Books : 05
Books Edited : 02
Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers:
1. Dr. Ramani Barman, HoD, History
Sl.
No
Name of the Book
(All books are in
Assamese)
ISBN No Year of
Publication
Name of publishers
1 History of India (300 A.D.
–1200 A.D.)
978-93-81850-00-2 Feb., 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
2 History of Assam (Earliest
time to 1228 A.D.)
978-93-81850-06-0 April, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
3 History of Assam (5th
978-93-81850-22-0 April, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
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century to 1228A.D.) Guwahati
4 India under the Turko-
Afgan
978-93-81850-12-1 July, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
5 History of India (Medieval
Period, 1206-1526)
978-93-81850-13-8 July, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
6 India under the Mughals 978-93-81850-55-8 Jan., 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
7 History of Europe (1453-
1789)
978-93-81850-50-3 May, 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
8 History of Ancient India
(From pre-history to 300
A.D.)
978-81-92277-1-4 Aug., 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
9 History of India (1858-
1947)
978-93-94095-06-2 March,2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
10 India under the Crown
(1858-1947)
978-93-84095-05-5 March,2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
11 History of Assam(1826-
1947)
978-93-84095-13-9 May, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
12 Modern Assam(1826-1947) 978-93-84095-12-3 May, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
13 History of Great Britain
(1485-1820)
978-93-84095-19-2 Aug., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
14 History of China (1839-
1949)
978-93-81850-99-2 Aug., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
15 India under the East-India
Company(1757-1857)
978-93-84095-37-6 Oct., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
16 History of India (1757-
1857)
978-93-84095-36-9 Oct., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
17 Modern World (Since
1945)
Feb., 2015 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
2. Dr. Dipali Sarma, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Philosophy
15 Women’s Emancipation:
Vivekananda, Gandhi and
Marx
978938026942 2013 EBH (India)
16 Samaj Darsan , Co-author 97893244-01007 2013 Chandra Prakash,
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(in Assamese) Guwahati
17 Sikshar Darsan
(in Assamese)
97893244-01007 2013 Chandra Prakash,
Guwahati
3. Dr Sabitri Bezbarua, Associate Professor, Dept. of Education
Sl.
No
Name of the Book ISBN No Year of
Publication
Name of
publishers
1. Bharatar Sikshar Itihas
(in Assamese) 2012 Ashok Book
Stall, Guwahati
2. Teaching Approaches
and Strategies
978-93-81850-06-0 2014 Ashok Book
Stall, Guwahati
Citation Index : 01 (Comparison of EPOS and QGSJET-II in EAS Simulation Using
CORSIKA by C. Ch. Thakuria & K. Boruah, 2012. Arxiv. 1202: 3661.
One citation : PRD Vol 90, No-12 id 123014. 12/2014.
SNIP : Nil
SJR : Nil
Impact factor : 01 (Mr Sanjib Sarma, Asst. Prof. in Economics, published an article entitled
“Financial Inclusion and Assam Gramin Vikash Bank: A Review of Performance” in
‘Peripax: Indian Journal of Research’, Vol. 3 Issue 3, March, 2014., p.p. 13-16, ISSN: 2250-
1991)
Impact Factor: 1.6714 (Peer Reviewed and Referred International Journal: Listed and
Indexed in International ISSN Directory, Paris)
h-index : Nil
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
research awards received by the faculty: Nil
recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies,
nationally and internationally : Nil
incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for
research contributions : Nil
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface?
There is no system for establishing institute-industry interface. But the College is planning for
establishing it in near future.
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3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available
expertise advocated and publicized?
The College always encourages promoting consultancy.
Persons from outside having expertise in different areas are invited to provide consultancy
from time to time.
Crash courses, Entry into Services programme etc. are also conducted under the aegis of
Career Guidance Cell of the college.
The Women’s Forum of the College conducted many consultancy programmes such as health
awareness of girl children and women, employment opportunity for rural women, women
literacy programme, cancer awareness among women, mothers’ role in formation of moral
character etc.
3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available
facilities for consultancy services?
The College encourages the staff to utilise their expertise and available facilities for
consultancy services:
The College invites the faculty members to deliver talks or lectures in some occasions.
The authorities allow the faculty to deliver as resource person outside the campus.
Teachers are encouraged to provide consultancies to students individually so that they can
pursue the career of their own choice.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the
revenue generated during the last four years.
Although consultancy services are provided by the institution, no revenue was generated
during the last four years as this system is not available in the college.
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through consultancy
(staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development?
The College has not generated income through consultancy so far. Therefore, the college has
not any policy in sharing the income.
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?
As the only institute of higher education, Tihu College has some obligations to serve the
community. A few community based services offered by the College are:
The NSS unit of the College arranges camps in various places and, thus, helps the students
imbibe national consciousness.
The NCC unit of the College encourages students to serve the society.
The College provides food and other materials to the people of flood affected areas around
this locality. People living in refugee camps due to ethnic clashes were also provided with
food items and cloths.
The Women’s Forum of the College also organises seminars on women related issues. The
members of the forum arranged camps to eradicate illiteracy of women in some places near
Tihu. The Forum has adopted the village named Natun Baniakuchi, mostly dominated by
OBC people, as its survey area.
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The members of Tihu College Teachers’ Unit also involve themselves in the service to the
society.
The teachers are involving themselves as appointed speakers in various social programmes
for uplift of society.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’ involvement in various social
movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
Tihu College has established various cells and units to track students’ involvement in various
social movements and activities. A list is given below:
1. National Cadet Corps (NCC)
2. National Service Scheme (NSS)
3. Tihu College Women’s Forum
4. Tihu College Science Forum
5. Tihu College Forum for Humanities and Social Sciences
6. Tihu College Health Club
7. Red Ribbon Club: Tihu College Branch
8. Tihu College Education Society
9. The Philosophical Forum
10. The Botanical Society
11. Forum for English Studies
12. Tihu College Economic Forum
13. The Zoological Forum
14. The Political Science Forum
15. The Geographical Society
16. Forum for Historical Studies
17. Asomia Bhasha Sahitya Chora
18. Tihu College Chemical Society
19. Sanskrit Literature Forum
20. Tihu College Dramatic Society
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and
quality of the institution?
The College adopts some ways to solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance
and quality of the institution:
Students’ feedbacks are sought for assessment of the quality of the teachers.
Guardians’ Meets are held regularly to take their views regarding the overall quality of the
institution.
Perception on the overall performance and quality of the College is sought from the alumni.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes?
Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach
programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.
The NCC, the NSS, Social Service Unit of Tihu College Students’ Union, the Women’s
Forum etc. of the College conduct some extension and outreach programmes. As far as the budget is
concerned, the College allocates some funds for organizing these programmes. A list is given below
highlighting some activities :
Sl.
No.
Details of Activities Conducted by Date & Place Budget
allocated by
1. UGC Sponsored Three-
week Orientation
Information and
Career Counselling
08-07-2013 UGC
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Programme Cell 27-07-2013
Tihu
2. Cleanliness Drive at Tihu
Crematory
Social Service Dept. 15-10-2013 Self
3. Women Literacy
Programme
Tihu College
Women’s Forum
08-03-2013
08-03-2014
Natun
Baniakuchi
Village
Self
4. Problems and Prospects
of Bell Metal Industry of
Assam: A Case Study
Dept. Of Economics 21-10-2014
Sarthebari
Self
5. Socio-Economic Survey
at Nannatari Village
Dept. of Geography October, 2014 Self
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?
As responsible citizens the students and teachers of the College have social responsibilities.
The College always promotes the students and teachers in extension activities. The NSS and the NCC
conduct programmes like cleanliness programme, flood relief camp, camp programme, etc. A
mountaineering programme was conducted by the a group students of the College under the aegis of
NYC.
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 Women’s Forum of the College conducted a year-long programme on ‘Women Literacy’
from 08-03-2013 to 08-03-2014 at Natun Baniakuchi near Tihu Town.
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 extension activities organised by the College motivate the students to get involved in
community service. Such activities inculcate in the students the sense of social responsibility and
promote them to contribute in nation building as good citizens. They also inculcate in students the
value of equality, brotherhood and humanity.
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?
The College takes initiatives to ensure the involvement of the community in extension
activities. To accomplish the extension activities the college seeks involvement of NGOs and other
local bodies.
The activities of NSS, the Women’s Forum, the Science Forum, the surveys done by some
departments cannot be conducted without the direct involvement of the community.
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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.
Not yet.
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.
Not yet.
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 has not collaborated and interacted with any research laboratories, institutes and
industry for research activities so far.
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.
Not yet.
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.
Not yet.
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.
Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the events, the
details of national seminars and conferences organized by the college during the last four years are
given below.
Sl. No Seminar/W
orkshop
Topic Date Eminent Personalities
1 National
Workshop
Impact of Man-Made
Environment on
Society and its
Management
10, 11
May,
2013
Dr. D. J. Saikia
Vice Chancellor, Cotton College State
University, Guwahati
Dr. Chandan Mahanta
Professor, IIT, Guwahati
Dr. Parimal Ch. Bhattacharjee
Rtd. Professor, Dept. of Zoology,
Gauhati University
Dr. Hari Prasad Sarma
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Professor & Head, Dept. of Env. Sc.,
Gauhati University
Dr. Khanindra Pathak
Professor, Mining Engr. Dept.
IIT, Kharagpur
2 National
Seminar
Feminism and
Women’s Texts in
North East India
20, 21
June,
2013
Mr. Phanidhar Jidung
Director, Higher Education, Assam
Dr. Gobinnda Prasad Sarma
Renowned Litterateur of Assam &
Former Head, Dept. of English, Gauhati
University
Dr. Sivasish Biswas
Professor, Dept. of English
Diphu Campus, Assam University
Dr. Shraboni Biswas
Professor, Dept. of English
Tezpur University
Dr. Moon Moon Mazumdar
Professor, Dept. of English
NEHU, Shillong
Dr. Sarangadhar Baral
Professor, Dept. of English
Mizoram University, Aizwal
3 National
Seminar
Quality Enhancement
in Higher Education
with special reference
to North Eastern
Region
9, 10
Octob
er,
2013
Dr. Balendra Kr. Das
Principal, Paschim Guwahati
Mahavidyalaya & President, Assam
College Principal Council
Dr. Archana Barua
Professor, Dept. of HSS, IIT, Guwahati
Dr. B. P. Sahu
Head, Dept. of Adult & Cont. Education,
NEHU, Shillong
Dr. Ratneswar Sarma
Retd. Professor, Dept. of Geography,
Gauhati University
Dr. S. Chakraborty
Deputy Director, UGC-ASC, Gauhati
University
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 -
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a) Curriculum development/enrichment
b) Internship/ On-the-job training
c) Summer placement
d) Faculty exchange and professional development
e) Research
f) Consultancy
g) Extension
h) Publication
i) Student Placement
j) Twinning programmes
k) Introduction of new courses
l) Student exchange
m) Any other
During the last four years no linkages/collaborations have been made.
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing
the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations.
Not yet.
Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the
college would like to include.
No.
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that
facilitate effective teaching and learning?
Tihu College covers an area of 7.814 acre that includes administrative building, classrooms,
central library, auditorium, girls’ hostel, Biotech Hub, playground etc. A boys’ hostel having 16 seats
is under construction. In addition to that the college is planning to
upgrade the Central Library
improve the science laboratories
increase the number of digital classroom
set up a language lab
set up a recreation hall for teachers
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities:
Classrooms: There are 34 classrooms in Tihu College to conduct the classes.
Technology enabled learning spaces: There are a few digital classrooms in the College, and
projectors are installed in some classrooms. Smart boards installed in two classrooms.
Seminar halls: There is a seminar hall in the college in which seminars, workshops, talks, meetings
are held.
Tutorial spaces: Tutorial classes are conducted in the classrooms.
Laboratories: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geography and Education Department have
laboratories.
Botanical garden: There is a Botanical garden in the college campus where rare and endangered
plants are planted. Besides, two gardens are set up for seasonal flowers as well as evergreen shrubs.
Specialized facilities and equipment for teaching: LCD projectors, audio-visual aids are available
for teaching.
b) Extra-curricular activities:
Sports:
Outdoor and indoor games: There is a playground in the college for football, cricket, kabbadi etc.
There are three courts – basket ball court, badminton court and volleyball court in the college
campus.
Gymnasium: Yes
Auditorium: The College has an auditorium named Kalicharan Deka Memorial Auditorium.
NSS: Yes
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NCC: Yes
Cultural activities: Cultural activities are performed in the K. C. D. Memorial Auditorium.
Public speaking: Such activities are held in the seminar hall.
Communication skills development: Not yet.
Yoga: Not yet.
Health and hygiene: Free health check-up camps are conducted under the aegis of Tihu College
Health Club.
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).
The College Authority forms various committees to ensure that the available infrastructure is
in the line with its academic growth and that it is optimally utilized. The list shows the facilities
developed during the last four years and the amount spent.
Year Laboratory
Equipments (in Rs.)
Computers
(in Rs.)
LCD Projectors
(in Rs.)
Teaching Aids
(in Rs.)
2011-12 22,02,369/- 2,73,500/- 1,29,480/- 65,000/-
2012-13 38,89,434/- 1,47,000/- 1,20,000/- 4,53,000/-
2013-14 17,15,698/- 1,13,000/- 1,24,000/- 7,43,300/-
2014-15 13,46,435/- 1,93,428/- ---- 60,000/-
Master Plan of the campus indicating the existing physical infrastructure and the future plan
expansions is enclosed as Annexure.
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of
students with physical disabilities?
Tihu College being in the pattern of ‘Assam Type House’, almost all classrooms,
administrative building, library etc. are on the ground. Therefore, students with physical disability do
not face any problem inside the college campus. Secondly, no blind student has got admitted to the
College so far.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:
• Hostel Facility – Accommodation available:
A well-furnished RCC Women’s Hostel with full facilities for accommodation of girl students
having 44 seat capacity is operative at present. A two-storied Boys’ Hostel is also under construction.
• Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc.:
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The College has separate common rooms for boys and girls equipped with newspapers,
magazines, indoor sports tools etc. Besides, they can make use of badminton, basketball, volleyball
courts after the classes are over. The college playground offers them recreation through provision of
space for plenty of outdoor fun. A Day Care Centre has been built with the aid of the UGC funds
within the college campus for recreation of teachers.
Tihu College possesses so many modern equipments of gymnasium which are going to be
installed in a separate room. A well-equipped and modern gymnasium is constructed with funds
spared from the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the College.
There is no Yoga Centre in the College so far.
• Computer facility including access to internet in hostel:
Computer facility is not available in the hostel.
• Facilities for medical emergencies:
Tihu College is situated at the heart of Tihu town and the Tihu PHE is hardly half a kilometre
away from the college campus. For medical emergency one can reach the hospital without any delay.
Besides, Tihu College Health Club regularly organizes free health check- up camps for the students
and employees.
• Library facility in the hostels:
There is no library facility in the hostel.
• Internet and Wi-Fi facility:
Internet and Wi-Fi facilities are available in the college campus.
• Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual Equipments:
The College Boys’ Common Room and Girls’ Common Room are equipped with newspapers,
magazines, indoor sports tools etc. The Authority is planning to construct a common room with
audio-visual aids for teachers.
• Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy Constant supply of safe drinking
water:
There is no residential facility in the College for the staff so far. The faculty members and
staff reside either in their own houses or in rented houses. But, the warden of the Women’s Hostel is
provided with the residential facility.
Constant supply of safe drinking water is available in the College.
• Security:
Two security persons are deployed at the college gate during class hours and a night
chowkidar is appointed to make a vigil of the College at night. The Tihu Police Station is almost 200
metres away from the College.
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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?
Tihu College Health Club regularly organizes free health check-up camps for students and
staff in the college campus. Tihu College being at the heart of Tihu Town, medical facilities are
available off the campus. Tihu PHE is hardly half a kilometre away 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, Counselling and Career Guidance,
Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe
drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
a) Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): The Internal Quality Assurance Cell was set up
in 2004 with a view to achieving action plans for quality evaluation, quality sustenance and quality
upgradation of the College. Accordingly, the cell has been making efforts to motivate and guide the
students, teachers and non-teaching staff of the College to achieve quality excellence.
b) Grievance Redressal Cell: The Grievance Redressal Cell is constituted to expeditiously
address the problems and serious grievances of the students, teachers and employees.
c) Women’s Forum: The Women’s Forum, formed by the lady teachers of the College, is
engaged in various activities, especially, in women’s uplift in backward areas. Various dimensions of
women and children are the focus areas of its activities. The forum also organizes seminars, lecture
sessions. Workshop etc. to promote gender equality. The Forum also conducted a one-year women
literacy programme from 08-03-2013 to 08-03-2014 at Natun Baniakuchi Village which is primarily
dominated by OBC people.
d) Information and Career Guidance Cell (ICGC): This cell was formed to give the
students latest information about various career development and employment opportunities. It
organizes special classes on career counselling inviting experts from outside.
e) Tihu College Health Club: The Health Club organizes regular health check-up camp for
the students and employees, and hopes to extend its public services vigorously.
f) Red Ribbon Club: Founded in January 2014, under the aegis of the Assam State AIDS
Control Society, the Red Ribbon Club, Tihu College Branch undertakes awareness campaign, its
prevention and control among the student community.
g) Cell for Elimination of Sexual Harassment against women: The Cell was formed with a
view to preventing any kind of harassment against the women, particularly the girl students of the
College.
h) Canteen: A well-equipped and hygienic canteen has been serving the college family since
2003. It is run by a local party on lease. Students as well as teachers get due facilities here for
refreshment.
i) Recreational Facilities: The College has separate common rooms for boys and girls
equipped with newspapers, magazines, indoor sports tools etc. Besides, they can make use of
badminton, basketball, volleyball courts after the classes are over. The college playground offers
them recreation through provision of space for plenty of outdoor fun.
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A Day Care Centre has been built with the aid of the UGC funds within the college campus
for recreation of teachers.
j) Chilled Pure Drinking Water: Pure drinking water is a must for a healthy life. The
students of the College can avail chilled and UV-treated drinking water within the college campus, in
both North and South Blocks.
k) Auditorium: Tihu College possesses an attractive auditorium named “K. C. Deka
Memorial Auditorium” and it is a readily accessible place to organize all academic and cultural
programmes, symposiums, seminars, workshops, training programmes etc.
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?
Tihu College Authority formed a Library Advisory Committee. The composition of the
Committee is:
Chairman: Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar (Principal)
Convenor: Mr. Biraj Singha (Librarian)
Members: All Heads of the Departments
The significant initiatives implemented by the Committee to render the library student/user
friendly are:
i) Subscription of more reference books
ii) Subscription of more journals
iii) INFLIBNET
iv) Weeding out of obsolete textbooks
v) Book Bank facility for not only meritorious and poor students but for other students also
vi) Providing library facility to outside users
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
* Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) : 357.5 Sq. Mts.
* Total seating capacity : 36
* Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination
days, during vacation):
Usually the working hour of the central library is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on working days,
examination days and during vacation. The library remains closed on holidays.
* Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed
reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)
The layout of the library is enclosed as Annexure.
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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.
Every year the College allocates an amount to the Central Library for purchasing books. Each
department is to submit a list of books to be purchased by the library. The number of newly added
books and journals and their cost are shown on the following table:
Library
holding
Year – 2011-12 Year – 2012-13 Year – 2013-14 Year – 2014-15
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Text Books 520 1,30,104 914 2,57,310 320 76,277 118 24,780
Reference
Books
250 52,500 350 73,500 145 65,250 270 79,385
Journals/
Periodicals
-- -- 02 950 33 24,683 -- --
e-resources -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Old
Manuscript
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the
library collection?
* OPAC : Yes
* Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals : No
* Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases : No
* Library Website : The library does not have its website. Necessary information can be found by
logging on College Website.
* In-house/remote access to e-publications : Yes (N-LIST)
* Library automation : In progress
* Total number of computers for public access : 06
* Total numbers of printers for public access : 01
* Internet band width/ speed □ 2mbps □ 10 mbps □ 1 gb (GB) : BSNL Broadband with10 mbps
* Institutional Repository : No
* Content management system for e-learning : No
* Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet) : Yes (Inflibnet)
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
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* Average number of walk-ins : 110
* Average number of books issued/returned: 80
* Ratio of library books to students enrolled : 20 : 1
* Average number of books added during last three years : 500
* Average number of login to opac (OPAC) : 15
* Average number of login to e-resources : 10
* Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed : 05
* Number of information literacy trainings organized : Yes
* Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials : The obsolete books are removed as per
the recommendation of the Library Advisory Committee.
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
* Manuscripts : Yes
* Reference : Yes
* Reprography : Yes. Students and staff can avail this facility at cheaper rate.
* ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) : Not yet
* Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and Notification) : Yes
* Download : Yes
* Printing : Yes
* Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: Yes
* In-house/remote access to e-resources: Yes
* User Orientation and awareness: Yes
* Assistance in searching Databases: In process
* INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: Yes
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of
the college.
a) The library staff issues library cards to the students and pass books to the teachers.
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b) The staff issues books to the students and receives these from them.
c) Students and teachers can use the computers installed in the reading room and browse
internet.
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged
persons? Give details.
No special facility is offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged persons so
far. Very few physically students study in the College. Such students are provided with more books.
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?)
The library does not obtain the feedback from its users. But, the College authority takes
feedbacks from its users which are discussed in the meetings of Library Advisory Committee.
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)
Sl. No. Brand Name Processor Operating System RAM
1. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
2. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
3. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
4. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
5. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
6. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
7. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
8. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
9. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
10. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
11. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
12. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
13. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
14. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
15. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
16. HP (Laptop) Intel® Core i3 Windows 8 2 GB
17. HP (Desktop) Intel® Core i3 Windows 8 4 GB
18. HP (Laptop) Intel® Core i3 Windows 7 2 GB
19. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel® Pentium Windows XP 2 GB
20. Lenovo (Desktop) AMD Athlon Windows 7 2 GB
21. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel® Pentium Windows XP 2 GB
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22. HP (Desktop) Intel® Core(TM) i5 Windows 7 4 GB
23. HP (Desktop) Intel® Xeon E3 1220 Linux 2 TB
24. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows 7 2 GB
25. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows 7 2 GB
26. Dell (Desktop) Intel® Pentium® Windows 8.1 2 GB
27. Dell (Desktop) Intel® Pentium® Windows 8.1 2 GB
28. Dell (Desktop) Intel® Pentium® Windows 8.1 2GB
29. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
30. Dell (Desktop) Intel® Pentium® Windows 7 2 GB
31. HP (Desktop) Intel ® Core i3 Widows 8.1 2 GB
32. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel ® Pentium Windows 7 2 GB
33. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel ® Pentium Windows 7 2 GB
34. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel ® Pentium Windows 7 2 GB
35. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel ® Pentium Windows 7 2 GB
36. Lenovo (Desktop) Intel ® Pentium Windows 7 2 GB
37. HCL (Desktop) Intel® Pentium Windows XP 512 MB
38. HCL (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows XP 1 GB
39 HCL (Desktop) Pentium® 4 Windows XP 1 GB
40 HCL (Desktop) Intel® Pentium Windows XP 512 MB
41 Compaq (Desktop) Pentium® Dual Core Windows 7 2 GB
• Computer-student ratio : 1:100
• Stand alone facility : No
• LAN facility : Yes
• Wi-Fi facility : Yes
• Licensed software : Yes (GIS and Windows 7)
• Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility : 20
• Any other : LCD Projectors
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on
the campus and off-campus?
There are 20 computers which are connected with internet facility so far. In BCA Dept. 10
computers have internet facility. Apart from these, computers installed in the IQAC, Central Library,
Office and Principal’s Chamber are connected with internet facility. Again, Wi-Fi facility is available
in the IQAC, the Biotech Hub, Central Library and the Office.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?
The College gives special interest in improving and upgrading infrastructure in the college
campus. The College authority takes steps to upgrade the computers which were purchased earlier.
To keep apace of the modern technology latest software are installed and old computers are replaced
by the new ones having updated configuration.
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4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation,
deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution (Year
wise for last four years)
The table shows the details of budget used for procurement and maintenance of the
computers:
Year Procurement (in Rs.) Maintenance (in Rs.)
2011-12 2,73,500/- 20,000/-
2012-13 1,47,000/- 22,000/-
2013-14 1,70,000/- 25,000/-
2014-15 1,93,428/- 25,000/-
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?
Although the College is not so rich in ICT resources, still it makes efforts to use the ICT
resources extensively. The faculty members use audio-visual aids in the classrooms to make
teaching-learning process more effective. Each department is provided with a set of computer that
can be used freely by the students and the faculty members. LCD projectors also used in seminars,
workshops etc.
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.
A few classrooms of the College are ICT enabled. The college campus is networked and the
faculty members get the internet facility. The College is planning to set up a digital library. Some
steps are taken to develop and increase digital classrooms.
4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or
through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?
The College is on process to avail of the National Knowledge connectivity.
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)?
a. Building For maintenance and upkeep of building the College gets financial
assistance, primarily, from UGC, State Govt., and College
Development Fund.
b. Furniture For maintenance and upkeep of furniture the College gets financial
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assistance, primarily, from UGC, State Govt., and College
Development Fund.
c. Equipment For maintenance and upkeep of equipments the College gets
financial assistance, primarily, from UGC, State Govt., and College
Development Fund.
d. Computers For maintenance and upkeep of computers the College gets
financial assistance, primarily, from UGC, State Govt., and College
Development Fund.
e. Vehicles No
f. Any other
(Teaching
Aids)
For maintenance and upkeep of teaching aids the College gets
financial assistance, primarily, from UGC, State Govt., and College
Development Fund.
The table shows the budget allocated and utilized during the last four years:
2011-12
(in Rs.)
2012-13
(in Rs.)
2013-14
(in Rs.)
2014-15
(in Rs.)
a. Building 22,00,575/- 43,70,458/- 34,011,69/- 56,00,000/-
b. Furniture 79,740/- 1,33,859/- 5,58,146/- 1,78,471/-
c. Equipment 22,02,369/- 37,42,434/- 17,15,698/- 13,46,435/-
d. Computers 2,73,500/- 1,47,000/- 1,70,000/- 1,93,428/-
e. Vehicles ---- ---- ---- ----
f. Any other
(Teaching
Aids)
65,000/- 4,53,000/- 7,43,300/- 60,000/-
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure,
facilities and equipment of the college?
The College takes certain measures for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure and
equipment of the College. The college campus is whitewashed every year during summer vacation.
Furniture such as desks, benches, tables, chairs, almirah etc. are repaired and replaced. Laboratory
apparatus, computers, printers, Xerox machines and other equipment are regularly repaired by
technical experts.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision
measures for the equipment/ instruments?
The College takes up calibration and other precision measures with the help of the staff
members whenever necessary.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive
equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?
Voltage fluctuation is very rare in the college campus. Yet, a transformer is installed for
voltage fluctuation. An online UPS is also installed. Running water facility is provided in the college
campus. When there is power cut, the Digital Generator is used to provide constant supply of running
water. The College spends a notable amount of money for upkeep and maintenance of sensitive
equipments.
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Monitoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If ‘yes’, what is
the information provided to students through these documents and how does the institution
ensure its commitment and accountability?
The College prospectus is published annually at the start of new session. Usually it provides
with it the application form for new admissions as well as the following basic information regarding
the College:-
Information regarding the College
Information regarding the admission process
Details about the examinations
Information regarding library facilities
Any updated information
List of departments and the faculty members
Details about hostel facilities
Details about fee structure
Details about NCC and NSS schemes
Details about the courses/programmers offered
List of the office staff members
Details about research and publications
Services and facilities
The College strictly follows the various schedules regarding the examinations, college week
festival etc.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to the
students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and
disbursed on time?
Although Tihu College is located in a semi-urban area, most of the students come from rural
background and their source of income is agriculture. As many students cannot collect their
admission fees, the College gives free admission and financial assistance to poor but meritorious
students and students belonging to BPL category. The following list shows the number of students
getting financial assistance during last four years:
Session: 2011-2012
Class No. of students Amount (in Rs.)
TDC 1st Semester 20 19,838/-
TDC 2nd
Year 21 31,038/-
TDC 3rd
Year 11 24,188/-
Session: 2012-2013
TDC 1st Semester 34 18,445/-
TDC 3rd
Semester 19 5,600/-
TDC 3rd
Year 22 5,600/-
Session: 2013-2014
TDC 1st Semester 27 9,700/-
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TDC 3rd
Semester 15 4,350/-
TDC 5th
Semester 02 600/-
Session: 2014-2015
TDC 1st Semester 33 16,400/-
TDC 3rd
Semester 01 350/-
TDC 5th
Semester 04 1,550/-
5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central
government and other national agencies?
Percentage of students receiving financial assistance from state govt., central govt. as
scholarship is:
Year Total students Students getting scholarship Percentage
2010-2011 1045 194 18.56%
2011-2012 1171 228 19.47%
2012-2013 1310 235 17.93%
2013-2014 1598 240 15.01%
2014-2015 Not announced so far
5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for
Students from SC/ST, OBC and Economically weaker factions:
Students from SC/ST and OBC are shortlisted during the time of admission. A systematic
announcement procedure is maintained whenever they are to avail scholarship from Government
and other agencies. The office staff normally offer their helping hand in the process of filling up the
application forms and in the disbursement of money as and when it the scholarship is sanctioned.
Students with physical disabilities:
Students with physical disabilities are very rare in the College. Yet, the College authority sees
to it that students with physical or visual disabilities are cared properly.
Overseas students:
No overseas student has got admitted in the College so far.
Students to participate in various competitions:
Students with extracurricular activities such as cultural, debating, sports etc. are
occasionally sent to participate in national level/ state level/ inter-college competitions with
facilities such as T.A and other expanses etc. In this respect they are guided by the respective
teachers in charge.
Medical Assistance to Students:
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Free Health check-up camps are time and again organized by the College to promote
health consciousness among the students. They are provided with free doses of medicine. Besides,
economically backward students are provided monetary help in case of locally unavoidable
treatment. Free treatment is given by the College to those students who fall sick suddenly during
class hours.
Organizing Coaching classes for competitive Exams:
Coaching classes are conducted occasionally in the institution.
Skill Development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.):
The College has been offering various skill development courses to the students. Debate
competition is held twice or thrice a manually to improve the oratory skill of the students. Writing
classes are occasionally conducted for those interested in creative writing. The Dramatic Society of
the College imparts training to the students having acting talents.
Support for “slow learners”:
Remedial classes are conducted by the departments for the uplift of the slow learners. Some
departments conduct group discussions through which slow learners are well benefited. Besides,
occasional tutorial classes are held to improve their learning skill.
Exposure of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/ business house etc.:
The students represent the College in seminars/ workshops organized by other colleges and
universities. They are also taken an educational excursion for sightseeing of industries and
corporate business houses, thus they have a glimpse of our corporate sector. Students gifted with
various faculties participate every year in the Youth Festival organized by Gauhati University and
bring laurel to the institution.
Publication of student Magazines:
The College magazine entitled ‘Tician’ is published annually by the students union of the
College. The magazine has been medium of expression for the students. It explores their creative
faculty in writing short stories and analytical and intellectual ability in writing articles. Besides, the
departments publish their respective wall-magazines annually which are expressive of the artistic
faculty of the students besides the creative.
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the
students and the impact of the efforts.
The institution well understands the urgent need of entrepreneurial development of the
student generation. An Information and Carrier Guidance Cell has been constituted for this purpose.
The cell occasionally organizes programmes on carrier management. The College also opened a
diploma course on Food Processing in 2015.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation of
students in extracurricular and cocurricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz
competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.
Institutional Promotion for Participation of students in E.C. Activities:
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The College shows interest in the all round development of the student community. They can
expose their extracurricular activities through platform like Annual College Week Festival. Talents in
different categories are selected there to represent the College in the Youth Festival of Gauhati
University. The College has so for been able to produce a lot of talents with E. C. activities.
Additional Academic Support and Flexibility in Examination:
Students with E. C. activities can avail extra period of classes to make up the loss in their
absence. Seats are also reserved for them. Moreover, dates of sectional exams are fixed keeping in
view their availability in the College so that they do not have to miss the chances of appearing in the
examinations.
Special Dietary Requirements, sports uniform and materials:
The College provides the students with sports uniform for various sports like football,
volleyball, basketball, cricket etc. Students having expertise in sports are also provided with sports
materials.
Any other:
The faculty members also promote the students to participate in the cocurricular activities.
They inspire the students of their own departments to take part in the cultural programmes, to publish
departmental wall magazines.
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, Defense, Civil Services, etc.
The College has always been offering a helping hand to the students planning appear in the
competitive examinations, such as CGC, NET, SLET/ CAT/ GRE/ TOFEL/ GMAT/ Central/ State
Services, Defense Civil Services etc. The teachers guide the students in this respect. Seminars on
career counseling have been organized for a number of times to boost up students interested in
competitive examinations. Many times deferent experts are invited to talk on opportunities in defense
services through NDA, CDS etc.
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic, personal,
career, psycho-social etc.)
The College owns an Information and Career Guidance Cell which helps the students in
various ways. The students are much benefitted by the talks workshops and interactive sessions
conducted by the cell. It also categorically identifies talents from among the students and guides then
to their good. So far a number of oriented programmers have been organized in the College.
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)
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The College has its own Information and Career Guidance Cell (ICGC) which helps the
students by providing latest information about various career development and employment
opportunities. It organizes various programmes on career counselling by experts from outside.
No employer has come forward for campus recruitment in the College so far. Therefore, no
student has been selected through campus interview.
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the
grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.
Tihu College has a Grievance Redressal Cell for addressing the grievances of the students’
community. Problems faced by the students are solved by this cell. A Box meant for this purpose is
placed in the office premises of the College. All sorts of grievances of the students have so far been
addressed by the cell including grievances involving examinations, issues relating to the academic
atmosphere etc.
The Grievance Redressal Cell has been formed as follows:
Chairperson: Principal
Convener: Mr. Pulin Ch. Das
Members: Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury (Vice Principal)
Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
Mr. Bhabesh Ch. Das
Ms. Kamala Deka
Dr. Sabitri Bezbaruah
Ms. Rita Deka
Dr. Suresh Bharali
Mr. Amiya Deka
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual
harassment?
The College authority sees to it that no incident concerning gender issue can take place in the
college premises. With a view to resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment the College formed
a cell for ‘Elimination of Sexual Harassment against Women’ comprising the following members:
Chairman : Dr. B. C. Choudhury, Vice-Principal
Convener : Ms. B. K. Pathak, Associate Professor
Teacher Members : Ms. M. Deka, Associate Professor
Ms. R. Deka, Associate Professor
Dr. R. Barman, Associate Professor
Mr. R. K. Bhuyan, Associate Professor
Mr. G. Goswami, Assistant Professor
Student Members : President, TCSU
Secretary, TCSU
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?
An Anti-ragging squad is formed to keep intact law and order situation inside the college
promises. The squad is instructed to go for patrol twice or thrice during the college hours. It is, of
course, a matter of great satisfaction that the college has remained ragging-free ever since it was
established.
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Anti-ragging Squad
President : Dr. B. C. Choudhury, Vice-Principal
Convener : Dr. J Bhagabati, Associate Professor
Members : Mr. B. C. Barman, Associate Professor
Dr. R. Barman, Associate Professor
Mr. P. C. Das, Associate Professor
Ms. M. Deka, Associate Professor
Mr. B. C. Deka, Associate Professor
Ms. K. Choudhury, Associate Professor
Dr. G. N. Choudhury, Associate Professor
Dr. S. Bharali, Associate Professor
Mr. D. N. Sarma, Associate Professor
Mr. N. Islam, Assistant Professor
Mr. G. Talukdar, Assistant Professor
President, TCSU
Secretary, TCSU
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.
The College authority has brought forth some welfare schemes for the uplift of the student
community. Some of the schemes are as follows.
(1) Occasionally conducting seminars on career counseling
(2) Awarding scholarship to the worthy students
(3) Mentorship system.
(4) Remedial classes.
(5) Departmental library facility for major students.
(6) Free admission for poor students.
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 College has an Alumni Association actively working with about 500 members. The
association is constituted with an approval from the Governing Body of the College. The alumni
always co-operate with the college authority in the academic and infrastructural development the
college.
The Alumni Association has been constituted as follows:-
President : Mr. Prafulla Baishya
Vice President : Sanjay Kalita
Dr. Dibakar Sarma
Secretary : Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita
Asst. Secretary : Hiren Bhattacharyya
Kangkan Kalita
Members : Kumud Das
Hemanta Das
Nayanjyoti Pathak
Jitul Mazumdar
Kuladip Kalita
Himangshu Chetia
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Dimbeswar Barman
Prabin Deka
Haladhar Haloi
Harinath Kalita
Dwijen Pathak
Rup Kr. Sarma
Manoranjan Sarma
The alumni are committed to the all round development of the College.
5.2 Students Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for
the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
Student progression %
UG to PG 45 % (approx.)
PG to M.Phil. Not Applicable
PG to Ph.D. Not Applicable
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
No
Not available
It has been seen that the percentage of students progressing to higher education every year. A
good number of students get the opportunity to pursue higher education the Institute of Distance and
Open Learning (IDOL) under Gauhati University.
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.
The following list shows the details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion
rate of Tihu College.
Year Course Candidates 1st Class 2
nd
Class
Simple
Class
Passed Failed Percentage
2012 BA 185 06(Distn.)
08
83 41 138 47 74.59%
BSc 13 03(Distn.) 07 00 10 03 76.92%
PGDCA 16 12 00 00 12 04 75%
2013 BA 281 07(Distn.)
13
137 78 235 46 83.62%
BSc 13 01(Distn.) 12 00 13 00 100%
BCA 02 00 00 00 00 02 00%
PGDCA 08 08 00 00 08 00 100%
2014 BA 233 51 169 11 231 02 99.14%
BSc 41 09 28 00 37 04 90.24%
PGDCA 06 05 01 00 06 00 100%
2015 BA 275 60 157 22 239 36 86.90%
BSc 35 11 19 00 30 05 85.71%
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The table shows the outstanding academic results of Tihu College. The pass percentage is
rising high, although it is a little depressing in 2015, if compared to the result of 2014. The number of
students securing first class is increasing every year. If the result of Tihu College is compared with
that of other colleges within Nalbari district, it is always encouraging and satisfactory. The following
table shows a comparison between the results of B. A. Final Examination of various colleges within
Nalbari district.
Year College Total
appeared
Passed Failed Pass %
2012
Tihu College 185 138 47 74.59%
Nalbari College 240 197 43 82.08%
Kamrup College 105 94 11 89.52%
2013
Tihu College 281 235 46 83.62%
Nalbari College 318 242 76 76.10%
Kamrup College 144 134 10 93.05%
2014
Tihu College 233 231 02 99.14%
Nalbari College 298 289 09 96.97%
Kamrup College 306 288 18 94.11%
2015
Tihu College 275 239 36 86.90%
Nalbari College 382 355 27 92.93%
Kamrup College 298 253 45 84.89%
5.2.3. How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education
and/or towards employment?
Students opting for higher education are guided by the career counseling cell by organizing a
number of programmes.
Keeping in view the importance of education sector the College organized coaching classes
for teachers Eligibility Test which came out successful during the session, 2012-13.
The College introduced a Diploma Course of Food Processing in 2015.
The College has applied for a number of job oriented courses to be introduced in the College
in near future.
5.2.4. Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop
out?
Risk of failure and drop out are some common characteristics in any educational institution.
Therefore, some measures are taken to provide support to students who are at risk of failure and drop
out.
Special classes are held to upgrade the students who are at risk of failure and drop out.
Weaker students are identified and shortlisted from among the normal group of students. The
faculty members take special care of such students.
Comparatively advanced students are asked to help them understand things better.
5.3. Students Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available to
students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
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The College has a platform for the students who have talents in sports, games and other
extracurricular activities. The Annual College Week Festival is held in the month of January to
explore the talents of the students. Apart from this many competition such as quiz competition,
debate competition, poem recitation competition are organized in the College. A team of selected
students is sent to participate in the Inter College Youth Festival under Gauhati University every
year. The students also participate in various district level and state level competitions based on
games and sports, cultural and other extracurricular activities held in different colleges.
5.3.2. Furnish the details of major student achievements in cocurricular, extracurricular and
cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for
the previous four years.
Tihu College supports a good member of students showing their talents in co-curricular,
extracurricular and cultural activities at different level. The following list shows the details of major
student achievements in various activities during the last four years:
Name Achievement Level Year
Ms. Jinamani Deka Award winner in National Youth Unity
Camp held in Jodhpur
National 2012
Mr. Rupam Deka 1st Prize in Bihu Dance held in All India
Tracking Camp, Kerala
National 2012
Ms. Banti Sarma 3rd
Best Singer in ‘Parvati Prasad Barua
Song Competition’ in GU Youth
Festival
University 2012
Ms. Ananya
Bhagabati
2nd
Best Debater in Inter-College
Debate Competition held in Nalbari
College
University 2012
Ms. Ananya
Bhagabati
3rd
Best Debater in Inter-College Debate
Competition held in Rangia College
University 2012
Mr. Pranab Bharali Best actor in the Mono Act Competition
conducted by Assam Natya Sanmilan
State 2014
Ms. Liki Das 2nd
Best Singer in Kamrupi Folk Song
in Inter-College Competition held in
Cotton College, Guwahati
University 2015
Mr. Pranab Bharali Best Director in Inter-College Drama
Competition held in Rabindra Bhavan,
Guwahati
University 2015
Ms. Pompi Medhi Best Actress in Inter-College Drama
Competition held in Rabindra Bhavan,
Guwahati
University 2015
Mr. Rupam Deka Best Co-actor in Inter-College Drama
Competition held in Rabindra Bhavan,
Guwahati
University 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 its collection of feedback from the outgoing students which improves the
standard of education for future generation of students. The suggestions made by the former students
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are properly taken in to account while imparting education to the present generation of students. It is
a matter of great satisfaction that the graduates from the College have so far been highly satisfied
with the education imparting system in the College.
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 students of the College have always been encouraged to cultivate their creative faculty
thorough the college magazine and wall-magazines published by respective departments. The
publications always come under the editorship of the students and supervision of the faculty
members. The medium of the publication are usually Assamese and English. Competition among the
wall magazine is held during the Annual College Week Festival and the best among various
categories are awarded in the prize distribution ceremony.
Tician, the college magazine is published by the students annually. Besides, most departments
have own wall magazines brought out by the students under the guidance of the faculty members.
These are:
Assamese Department : Kothiya
Chemistry Department : Chem Mania
Economics Department : Spectrum
Education Department : Sadhana
English Department : Charioteer
Geography Department : Cosmos
History Department : Vivartan
Mathematics Department : Zeta
Philosophy Department : Prajna
Physics Department : Echo
Political Science Department : Prayas
Zoology Department : Pelican
5.3.5. Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its
selection, constitution, activities and funding.
The College has a students’ body called Tihu College Students’ Union. The union consists of
the student representatives carrying various dictates every year in the month of October by other
students. This democratic process of representation help the students become conscious about politics
in the true sense of the term. Each and every regular student is entitled to exercise his/her vote in the
process of election. The union is supposed to be politically unbiased. The contesting student must be
a regular student and must have 75% attendance in the class register.
Constitution: The union operates under the guidance of the Principal and the teachers’ in-
charge of various portfolios. Usually the union comprises President, General Secretary, Assistant
General Secretary, Cultural Secretary, Major Games Secretary, Minor Games Secretary, Magazine
Secretary, Debating Secretary, Boys’ Common-room Secretary, Girls’ Common Room Secretary etc.
Activities of the Union: The students’ union plays a leading role in bringing forth the
extracurricular activities of the students. It organizes the Annual College Week Festival in the month
of January. It also takes initiative in organizing Fresher’s Social, Teachers’ Day, Cleanliness Drive in
the college campus etc.
Funding: The fund for running the activities of the union is basically raised from the fresh
students at the time of admission.
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5.3.6. Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them.
Tihu College have academic and administrate bodies having student representations in them.
They are as follows:
(1) Tihu College Students’ Union
(2) Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(3) Departmental Forums
(4) Magazine Editorial Board.
(5) NSS
(6) NCC
(7) Anti-Ragging Squad
(8) Grievance Redressal Cell
(9) Committee for ‘Elimination of Sexual Harassment against Women’
5.3.7. How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of
the Institution.
Tihu College has been able to maintain a cordial relationship with the student community and
the retired faculties ever since its inception. The alumni Association plays the pivotal role in this
regard. Ex-students working elsewhere get together and occasionally visit the institution. They ever
participate in various activities in the College such as Annual College Week Festival, Foundation
Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Teachers’ Day etc. Recently, the College has made it a
tradition to facilitate the retired teachers of greater Tihu area on the occasion of the Teachers’ Day.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1. Institution Vision & Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission
statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of
the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value orientations, vision
for the future, etc.?
MISSION AND VISION
Tihu College aspires to bring the benefit of higher education to the semi-urban and
rural masses, especially to the poorer section of the society, with a more caring and supportive
understanding of the socio-economic milieu, which will equip them to meet the challenges of
changing times in a much more organized and scientific. Special attention has been given to
the development of an all-round personality of the students. To fulfil the mission the College
facilitates one of the best teaching-learning processes for the rural based students who
will learn how to move ahead with the time.
tries to make higher education more accessible and more affordable.
enables the students to overcome backwardness and helps generate national outlook and
national integration.
helps him to cultivate and boost cultural awareness.
makes learning a helpful instrument to earn better means of livelihood.
6.1.2. What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation
of its quality policy and plans?
Tihu College is a provincialised college of Assam. It came under the Provincialisation Act-
2005 after a long period in Deficit Grants in Aid System. The College, having three streams (Arts,
Science & Commerce) at present along with B.C.A. and P.G.D.C.A. has much to depend upon the
system of management at the top level as well as at the college level.
So far as the system of management at the top level is concerned the College follows the rules
and regulations of the U.G.C. formulated though the Director of Higher Education Assam. Regarding
courses and curriculum, the College follows the curriculum set by Gauhati University to which it is
affiliated.
The College has got the advantage of a permanent Principal in 2012. The Principal Dr. K. K.
Talukdar together with the Governing Body is trying to lead the institute towards academic
excellence. There is no denying the fact that the management of an institute of 2500 students with
very limited infrastructure is not an easy task.
The College being set up at a rural environment, practices decentralization and the authority
motivates a collective participation in the management of the institute. In most cases, the Principal
plays the coordinating role among and between various bodies, such as the Teachers’ Unit, the
Students’ Unit, The Alumni Association, Guardians’ Forum, Women’s Forum of etc.
The order to facilitate the development of leadership in the students and faculties the College
takes up various fruitful measures practiced by participation of the teachers and students in various
nation building operations.
Being part of a democratic society, Tihu College takes up all decisions in a democratic way,
with open minded discussion based on up to date information.
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6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring :
• the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission
The College has its own mission and vision. The Governing Body of the College forms
different committees to ensure the policy statements and action plans for the fulfilment of the mission
of the College.
• formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the
institutional strategic plan
To formulate the action plans the Principal discusses with the Governing Body and different
committees. Then, the College Authority makes various strategies to implement the action plans.
• Interaction with stakeholders
The College conducts meetings with the parents, guardians and alumni, their suggestions are
welcomed. The IQAC of the College also includes representatives of stakeholder from industries and
society.
• Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and
consultations with the stakeholders
The College Authority gives due consideration to the suggestions given by the stakeholders.
The parents, guardians and the other stakeholders always offer proper support for policy and
designing of the plans.
• Reinforcing the culture of excellence
The faculty members are involved in research projects. They also regularly attend various
seminars, workshops and conferences. The College itself conduct national level seminars and
workshops. The College has its own Research Journal in which the faculty members publish their
research papers.
• Champion organizational change
Following the modern trends the College has made many changes. ITC is introduced in the
College. The office of the College and the library are computerized with internet facility. Job oriented
course is also introduced in the College.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and
plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to time?
An Academic Committee is formed comprising the Principal, the Vice-Principal, all HoDs, a
few senior members of teaching and non-teaching staff to monitor and evaluate the policies and
plans. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) also reviews the policies and plans of the College,
and gives suggestions to implement the plans for improvement of the College.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management?
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The Governing Body of the College always gives the Principal full freedom to take decisions
for the development of the College. The Principal discusses with the Heads of the departments for
maintaining and improvement of academic atmosphere of the College. The faculty members are also
given freedom to express their views.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The College involves the college family to groom leadership at various levels. The College
Authority constitutes different Cells and Committees including members from teaching and non-
teaching staff. They take full freedom to perform various activities smoothly.
The students have their own Union Body. They choose their leaders through general election.
The Students’ Union Body is allowed to do various activities such as Annual College Week, different
cultural programmes, social services etc. independently under the guidance of the college authority
and faculty members.
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 provides autonomy to the departments to conduct sessional examinations, class
tests, departmental seminars, talks etc. The departments are given freedom to allot classes, distribute
syllabus and design teaching plans. The departments have the freedom to select the part-time
teachers. The College Authority allows the faculty members of each department to give suggestions
regarding academic matters in the Academic Meetings and tries to implement them.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate the
levels of participative management.
The College promote a culture of participative management. The College Authority holds
meeting with the teaching and non-teaching staff to discuss various issues related to overall
development of the College. Various committees and cells are formed for smooth maintenance of the
academic atmosphere of the College and the Authority always takes them into confidence. Two
representatives from the teaching staff and one from non-teaching staff are in the Governing Body of
the College.
6.2. Strategy Development & Deployment
6.2.1. Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven,
deployed and reviewed?
The College has clear defined quality policy developed through the mission and vision stated
earlier. The quality matters of the institute are governed by the IQAC of the College, which tries to
ensure quality higher education with the follow-up of the national standard defined by UGC.
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 well-defined perspective plan for development. In this regard the institute
has formulated two perspectives of development plan- Academic and Infrastructural Development.
Academic Perspective: The College being located in a semi urban area facilitating the
learners of most by rural areas gives topmost priority to the higher educational needs of the rural
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students. Considering the population of the surrounding area, the College has increased the enrolment
to the maximum.
The College has initiated some new fields of education by introducing BCA, PGDCA,
Diploma in Food Processing courses and a Biotech Hub for greater benefits of the students.
The College all three streams – Science, Arts and Commerce. The College has also planned
for introduction of some vocational diploma courses like Photography, Interior Decoration, Fashion
Technology, Fashion Designing etc. in the coming year.
Infrastructural Perspective: Considering the immense growth of student enrolment, the
College has to make various plans for infrastructural development. The College which had around
1500 students in 2010-11 has to accommodate around 2500 students today. To keep pace with the
growing demand, the College has made the following infrastructural development plans.
1. Occupation of a plot of Land measuring from Assam State Electricity Board for
construction of Administrative Building (Already Granted)
2. Construction of the New Administrative Building.
3. Extension of the Women’s Hostel (Completed)
4. Construction of Boys’ Hostel (Nearing Completion)
5. Development of the College Field.
6. Extension of the existing Women’s Hostel
6.2.3. Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
The Governing Body of the College is the highest decision making body which comprises an
eminent academician as its chairperson and the Principal of the College as the secretary. The
members of the Governing Body are the Vice Principal, two University nominees, three
representatives (one should be lady) of the parents/guardians, two representatives from teaching staff,
one representative from the non-teaching staff and one donor’s member.
As far as the internal organizational structure of the College is concerned, the Principal
comes next to the Governing Body and the Principal is followed by the Vice-Principal.
Each department has a Head who is selected on rotation on the seniority basis from among the
Associate Professors. In case a department does not have any Associate Professor, the senior most
Assistant Professor becomes the Head of the department. The HoDs always plays crucial role in
decision making.
There are different cells and committees such as IQAC, Academic Committee, Construction
Committee, Budget Committee etc. which include members from teaching and non-teaching staff.
These cells and committees help the College Authority in decision making.
6.2.4. Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each
of the following
• Teaching & Learning
Most of the classes being crowded with students Lecture method is commonly used in the
general classes of course. Modern tools like projector, green board, multimedia board etc. are also
used in the classes where applicable.
• Research & Development
Tihu College always encourages research practices. As many as sixteen teachers of the
College have been awarded Ph. D Degrees, eleven teachers have achieved M. Phil degree and
thirteen teachers have been enrolled for Ph. D in various universities. The College Authority
encourages the research practices and grant Study Leave in this regard.
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• Community engagement
As a premier institute of higher education, Tihu College shows social commitment by various
activities like aiding the flood victims of the locality, victims of ethnic clashes, arranging free health
camps etc.
• Human resource management
The College has formed a special cell to look after the development of Human Resource in
the student community called Information & Carrier Guidance Cell, Tihu College. Every year during
the Summer Vacation, this cell organizes crash course (free) for carrier guidance cell inviting noted
carrier counselors and experts from various fields. The College also arranged a Coaching Programme
for TET Examination in 2012.
• Industry interaction
Entrepreneurship development has become a need of the hour in this age where
unemployment has become a burning question. In this regard, the College has taken many steps for
developing entrepreneurship among the students. The College invited a fishery farmer, a successful
entrepreneur to interact with the students.
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 Principal, as the Head of the College looks after all the quality issues through the IQAC
of the College. The institute maintains a student Feedback Report against all faculty members and
office staff. After careful analysis of the feedback the Management negotiates the important aspects
with the stakeholders.
6.2.6. How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving
the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
By decentralizing various activities the top management of the College encourages the staff,
teaching as well as non-teaching, in involving them and improving their efficiency in different
institutional processes. Taking into account the aptitude and efficiency the faculty members are
engaged in various processes such as admission, election, social activities, N.C.C., N.S.S. etc.
6.2.7. Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the
status of implementation of such resolutions.
The Governing Body of the College took the following resolutions in various meetings in the
last year.
i) Steps to be taken to renovate the old Boys’ Hostel to create provisions of necessary class-
rooms and laboratories for the smooth running of the Diploma Course in Food Processing.
This is implemented and the course is running smoothly.
ii) Resolved that Part-time teachers be appointed in various departments and salary of them be
fixed.
The resolution is implemented with immediate effect.
iii) The meeting resolved to appoint a contractual teacher in the department of Political
Science and fixed the salary at Rs. 8000/- for one year.
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iv) Resolved that books for Central Library be purchased as per the demands placed by
various departments and the Librarian be directed to lend books to various departments as and when
needed.
A good number of books were purchased for Central Library.
v) Resolved to raise the reserve fund of the College by depositing a part of the tuition fee
from the 30% share of the said fee that comes to the college fund.
This resolution has been executed with immediate effect.
vi) Resolved that three posts of Assistant Professors in Botany, Geography and Education,
one post of Assistant Librarian and four posts of Junior Assistant be advertised in one national daily
and one local daily.
This resolution was executed with immediate effect and posts have been filled up.
vii) Resolved that the post of Assistant Librarian be advertised in one national daily and one
local daily.
This resolution was executed with immediate effect. One candidate has been appointed as
Assistant Librarian.
viii) Resolved that the advertisement for filling up the posts of Lecturers in Commerce Stream
be made through newspapers mentioning that the posts are on contractual basis and their salary be
fixed as per negotiations.
ix) Resolved that new rooms be constructed to the eastern part of the Food Processing
classrooms.
The resolution has been executed.
x) Resolved that a separate account be opened for the Commerce stream for the sake of
convenience of both Internal and Govt. audit.
A new account has been opened under the head of ‘Commerce Fund’.
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?
Gauhati University has not the provision for providing autonomy to the affiliated Colleges.
6.2.9. How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to
and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for
promoting better stakeholder relationship?
The College has a Grievance Redressal Cell which negotiates the grievances of the staff,
students and any persons of the community. As soon as any grievance is reported by any students, the
Cell conducts a meeting and discusses the problem. The Cell takes the suggestions of the Principal in
this regard, if necessary.
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?
The College has not faced any court cases during the last four years which hampers the
smooth running of the College.
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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?
The College has a mechanism of student feedback on institutional performance. Such
feedback system reflects the views of students on the quality of teachers and academic atmosphere of
the College.
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?
Tihu College always plays are inspiring role in prompting research culture among the faculty
members of the College. The teachers are given free access to participate in different faculty
development programmers.
The College facilitates a platform for research practices, and it brings out a research journal
entitled ‘Tihu College Research Journal’ with ISSN. Another research journal is proposed to be
brought out by Tihu College Forum for Humanities and Social Sciences.
Faculty members are allowed to attend Refresher Course, Orientation Course, seminars,
workshops etc.
The College allows the members of non-teaching staff to attend training programme,
whenever necessary.
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 facilitates the development of the teaching faculties as well as the non-teaching
staff by decentralization of various functions of the College. For the teachers, the College provides
time and space for their research practices, seminars, workshops and projects.
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.
Other than the performance appraisal system sought for promotional requirements of the staff,
the College maintains an internal appraisal system assessed mostly by students’ feedback at the end
of every academic year. The College, as per Govt. of Assam Notification, applies Performance Based
Appraisal system (PBAS), assessed by API (Academic Performance Indicator) Scores since
01.01.2014. In case of non-teaching staff, there is a committee named Departmental Promotion
Committee (DPC) which is formed as per Office Memorandum, Govt. of Assam.
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 IQAC analyses the students’ feedback and a report is submitted to the Principal of the
College who takes necessary steps in this regard. The feedback is also necessary for career
advancement. On the basis of students’ feedback, the Principal, along with IQAC of the College and
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the Gauhati University approved Departmental Promotion Committee, has to pass the promotional
matters of the staff.
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 College has the following provisions for welfare of the staff.
1. Group Insurance Policy Coverage (Centrally maintained)
2. C.P.F (for Employees joining after 2005)
3. G.P.F ( for Employees joining before 2005)
4. Tihu College Teacher Mutual Aid Fund (also includes the official staff)
5. Tihu College Staff Mutual Aid Fund (also includes the teaching staff)
Almost all members of the teaching and non-teaching staff were benefited by the mutual funds of
the College.
6.3.6. What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent
faculty?
The College makes every effort to attract the most suitable candidate for the vacant posts. The
vacancies are advertised in popular and standard News Papers of the state (one National Daily and
one Local Daily Newspaper) and the interview process is proceeded very fairly to choose the best
quality candidate against the post.
6.4 Financial Management & Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available
financial resources?
Tihu College being located in a sub-urban locality has little local resources and has to look
forward financial management. The only means of collecting monetary resource is the development
fee collected from the students enrolled in the institute.
The College Management, especially the Principal therefore, always remains alert about the
UGC schemes. Besides, the College takes special care about proper utilization of the funds and
resources.
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.
The College maintains two level & Internal and External Audit. At the Internal level of Audit,
the Principal takes the audit through appointing two auditors as per the decision of the Governing
Body of the College and an office accountant. At the External level, the College uses a Govt. auditor
for all accounts Tihu College.
The last audit was done on 16-07-2015 (for 2012-13 and 2013-14). No major objections were
found in the 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.
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The major sources of regular receipt/funding of the College are fees taken from the students
and the bank interests received on it. The audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the previous four years are:
Sl. No. Year Item Amount (in Rs.)
1
2011-12
Opening Balance
Income
Expenditure
Reserve Fund
75,53,992/-
5,81,85,103/-
6,51,86,290/-
1,00,000/-
2
2012-13
Opening Balance
Income
Expenditure
Reserve Fund
5,52,805/-
7,25,84,395/-
7,06,09,691/-
1,86,165/-
3
2013-14
Opening Balance
Income
Expenditure
Reserve Fund
25,27,509/-
7,73,87,832/-
7,85,68,204/-
6,14,868/-
4
2014-15
Opening Balance
Income
Expenditure
Reserve Fund
The audit is on process
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 has not secured additional funding from any other agency so far.
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?
Tihu College established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in 2004. The aim of the
Cell is to maintain the quality and high standard of education. It always tries to fulfil the Mission and
Vision of the College.
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b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management / authorities for
implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?
The College Authority gives the IQAC full freedom to take decisions for quality improvement
of the College. All decision taken by the Cell are implemented by the College Authorities.
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant
contribution made by them.
The IQAC has external members on its committee. It has included two members of
community representative, one member of employer/industrialist and one member of alumni. These
members always give suggestions for the betterment of the College.
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?
The IQAC has representatives of students and alumni and they give their view in the meeting
of the Cell. The Cell takes their views and suggestions quite seriously.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the
institution?
Being the Chairperson of the IQAC, the Principal of the College plays the role of a bridge
between the IQAC and other constituents of the College. The Principal communicates the decisions
to the staff. The IQAC itself conducts meeting with the staff.
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 operationalisation.
Tihu College has an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and
administrative activities. Many committees are formed for quality assurance.
a) Admission Committee is formed to conduct the admission process smoothly.
b) The Research Committee encourages the teachers to take up research activities.
c) The Examination Committee is formed to conduct the Internal and University examinations
fairly and smoothly.
d) The Routine Committee is formed for proper allotment of the classes.
e) The Academic Committee supervises the academic atmosphere of the College.
f) The Construction Committee works for the infrastructural development.
g) The Budget Committee works for preparation of annual budget.
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.
The College organises programmes for the staff inviting resource persons from the affiliating
University. Eminent personalities of College Development Council also visit the College to observe
the quality assurance procedures. The Coordinator of the IQAC is sent to attend quality assurance
programmes.
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?
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The College undertakes Academic Audit in the form of meetings given by the Principal. The
Principal conducts such meetings with HoDs after the results of University Examinations are
declared. He analyses the results and gives his views and suggestions.
The outcome of such meetings is that the departments become motivated to show better result
in the next time.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of the
relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?
The College Authority always discusses with and takes suggestions from the relevant external
quality agencies whenever necessary. Persons from affiliating University or CDC are also invited to
College for the improvement of internal quality assurance mechanisms.
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?
The institutional mechanisms to continuously review the teaching-learning process are:
a) The students are given feedback forms to evaluate the teachers. A report prepared on the
basis of feedback forms is submitted to the Principal.
b) Faculty members design teaching plans which are reviewed the Head of each department.
c) The Academic Committee reviews the academic atmosphere of the College.
d) The Principal makes a visit inside the college campus to observe whether the classes are
held properly.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and
outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
The College adopts many ways to communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms
and outcomes.
a) The activities and achievements of the College are communicated in various meetings held
on the occasion of Annual College Week, Fresher’s Social, College Foundation Day etc.
b) The achievements are discussed in Guardians’ Meet, meetings of the Governing Body and
academic meetings of the College.
c) The details of activities and achievements are published in the Prospectus of the College.
d) these are displayed in the college website.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which the
college would like to include.
The Governing Body of the College takes specials interest in the quality assurance. The Body
always encourages the staff to work hard so that the quality of the College can be improved. The
members of the GB are quite considerate towards the cleanliness and security of the College.
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CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
There is no formal system of conducting a Green Audit of the college campus. The College
itself is eco-friendly. Besides, the College Authority takes measures to make it more eco-friendly.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?
* Energy conservation:
The College Authority always gives importance to energy conservation. The classrooms of
the College are well lighted. Usually, no electric light is necessary in the classrooms.
* Use of renewable energy:
No renewable energy is used in the college campus so far. The College is thinking of use of
solar power project in future.
* Water harvesting:
No provision is made in the College to harvest rain water.
* Check dam construction:
It is not needed in Tihu College to check dam construction.
* Efforts for Carbon neutrality:
There is no severe risk of pollution in the college campus due to carbon. Yet, the
campus is amply planted to neutralise carbon.
* Plantation:
Sufficient plantation has already been done in the college campus. Yet, the College Authority
is spending money for plantation of rare species of trees.
* Hazardous waste management:
The College Authority removes the hazardous waste from the College as soon as possible.
* e-waste management:
The Authority invites the local agencies to collect e-waste at a meagre rate. Some materials
like cartridges of printers are refilled.
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7.2 Innovations
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.
Innovative practises made by the College during the last four years are:
Teaching-learning:
Some classrooms are equipped with ITC provision for effective teaching. Black boards are
replaced by green boards and white boards in most of the classrooms. Science laboratories are also
upgraded. Students are regularly given home assignments for effective learning.
Examination:
Sessional examinations are conducted by the College. The question papers are set by the
departments and these are printed in the printing machine of the College. Answers scripts of sessional
examinations are sent to the affiliating University after evaluation. There is a zone for evaluating the
answer scripts of TDC final Examination in the College.
Admission:
Cut of marks is introduced for admission, particularly in science stream. A few poor but
meritorious students are given free admission. A good number of students belonging to BPL category
are given financial assistance during admission.
Office and Library:
The Office and the Central Library of the College are fully computerized with broadband
internet facility. A good number of journals including e-journals are subscribed by the Central
Library.
Infrastructure:
i) Numbers of classrooms are increased during the last four years to accommodate more
students.
ii) The Women’s Hostel is extended and the Men’s Hostel is near completion.
iii) An RCC building is constructed in the north block.
iv) The boundary wall is constructed in the south block.
v) Modern toilets for girl and boy students are constructed in South and North Block
respectively.
Vocational Courses:
Apart from the traditional courses the College has introduced vocational courses. The
Diploma Course in Food Processing was introduced in 2015. The College has also applied for other
vocational and job-oriented courses.
Research:
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Tihu College publishes its own research journal named ‘Tihu College Research Journal’
biennially with ISSN.
Co-curricular Activities:
i) Most of the departments publish a wall magazine.
ii) Inter-college competitions like quiz, debate extempore speech etc. are organised.
iii) Various Days are observed.
iv) Programmes like cleanliness programme, plantation in different schools etc. are
conducted.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices in the given format at page no. 98, which have
contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the Quality
improvement of the core activities of the college.
Best Practice - I
1. Title of the Practice
Diploma in Food Processing (Under Community College Schemes of the UGC)
2. Goal
The primary goal behind introduction of the Diploma in Food Processing is to build a skilled
workforce in the concerned field in and around greater Tihu locality. The generated skilled
component in the food processing sector will be instrumental in reducing wastage of green resources
produced locally, thus leading to the growth of the food processing industry in the entire district and
its adjoining areas. It will also provide employment opportunities in the concerned sector and
generate self-employment as well.
3. The Context
Tihu being a chief centre of trade and commerce in lower Assam ever since the British days,
especially based on its diverse and rich agriculture output, the importance of an organised food
processing industry in the locality is a must. It will definitely contribute to the growth of rural as well
as semi-urban economy in this part of the district. This is the reason why the Central Government has
also taken the initiative of establishing the North-East Mega Food Park at Nathkuchi village adjacent
to Tihu Town. A skilled workforce in the in this sector is a need of the hour both for the sustenance
of the park and for utilisation of the locally available green resources.
4. The Practice
The Diploma of Food Processing was introduced by our College in the year 2015. It has been
progressively working towards the building of skill component in the community. The course has an
intake capacity of 50 students per batch as per the enrolment strength provided by the Community
College Scheme. A well-equipped food processing laboratory has been erected to enable the students
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acquire handout and practical lessons. Regular factory visits and industry exposures have been
provided to enable the students acquire the goings-on in food processing sector.
5. Evidence of Success
The first batch of diploma holders will come out by January, 2016 and they have been made
equipped for the demands of the market. They have got the necessary confidence and expertise to
enter the employment sector as well as generate self-employment too.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Infrastructural problems are, no doubt, there. Efforts have been made to cope up with them.
7. Notes (Optional) :
The College is tied up with the North-East Mega Food Park as its partner which ensures
employment for the deserving pass outs. Besides, the College Authority is trying to establish
connections with private companies working in the field for employing them. Moreover, it will also
help the pass outs to procure bank loans en route to open their own industry.
8. Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar
Name of the Institution: Tihu College
City: Tihu
Pin Code: 781371
Accredited Status: B+
Work Phone: 03624-281238
Fax: 03624281238
Website: www.tihucollege.org
E-mail: tihucollege@rediffmail.com
Mobile: 09435310973
Best Practice - II
1. Title of the Practice
Opening of Bachelor of Commerce
2. Goal
With the passing of year it has noticed that Tihu College has started attracting more and more
students not only of this locality but also of distant places. In spite of having two full-fledged streams
Science and Arts, many students are deprived of studying here as the Commerce stream was not
introduced in the College. The objective of introduction of Commerce Stream is to give students of
this locality an opportunity to opt for Commerce subjects. Secondly, this practice aims at taking the
institution one step ahead in the field of higher education.
3. The Context
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Tihu College is the only institution of higher education towards the western part of the
Nalbari District. Having trodden 52 years of spreading illumination in society, Tihu College has
celebrated its Golden Jubilee in March, 2013. The College is one of the premier institutions of the
state with the full-fledged streams of Arts and Science. Both the streams are running successfully
showing good academic results. The permanent Principal having been appointed in 2012, the College
Authority planned to introduce Commerce stream. Although there are seven colleges in Nalbari
District only Nalbari Commerce College has introduced Commerce stream. Even some parents and
guardian requested the College Authority to open Commerce stream for the students of this locality.
As a result, Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.) stream was introduced in 2015.
4. The Practice
Although the College Authority planned to introduce B. Com. two years back, it could not be
viable as the affiliating University delayed in giving permission timely. After getting permission
from Gauhati University, the College fulfilled all provisions to open Commerce stream. The College
advertised for the posts and after interview two candidates were appointed as faculty members.
Separate classrooms are provided for Commerce students in the North Block in an RCC building.
Although the number of students is not satisfactory now, it can be expected that the number of
students will increase in near future. At present, following subjects are offered in Commerce stream:
Major Courses: Accountancy, Management.
General Courses: Communicative and Functional English, Functional MIL, Business Mathematics,
Environment Studies, Business Economics, Business Environment, Information and Technology in
Business.
5. Evidence of Success
The positive results of this practice are:
i) A few students are motivated to study B. Com.
ii) Classes are conducted regularly.
iii) Students’ attendance is satisfactory.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The problems associated with this practice are:
i) Insufficient faculty members.
ii) Lack of sufficient infrastructural facilities for which Major subjects could not be increased.
iii) Due to lack of money more teachers could not be appointed.
iv) Students’ enrolment is not satisfactory
7. Notes (Optional) :
Most of parents have the tendency to enrol their children either in Science or in Arts. They
never encourage the students to offer Commerce. Due to lack of proper publicity, many parents and
guardians became unaware of the introduction of this course. Therefore, the enrolment of the students
is not up to the mark.
8. Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar
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Name of the Institution: Tihu College
City: Tihu
Pin Code: 781371
Accredited Status: B+
Work Phone: 03624-281238
Fax: 03624281238
Website: www.tihucollege.org
E-mail: tihucollege@rediffmail.com
Mobile: 09435310973
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Accountancy
2. Year of Establishment : 2015
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
Nil
Nil
Asst. Professors
01
01 (non-sanctioned)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
Mr. Amit Jain (HoD)
M.Com.
Assistant Professor
--- 1 year Nil
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1. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
2. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
3. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) :
4. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
5. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
P. G. – 01
6. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International
funding agencies and grants received : Nil
7. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
8. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
9. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Mr. Amit Jain Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students : Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited :
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
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* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2015-2016 05 05 05 00 No students
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
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Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG Nil
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Separate Department
ii) Close relationship between students and faculty members
Weaknesses:
i) Insufficient faculty members
Opportunities :
i) Increase of enrolment
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Challenges :
i) Poor background of the students
Future Plans:
i) To make the department a full-fledged department
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Assamese
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1972 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
05
05
Asst. Professors
01
01
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specializati
on
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 10%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 14:1 (Major)
173:1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
P. G. - 05
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
04
Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Literature 27 years Nil
Mr. Babul Ch. Deka (HoD)
M.A.
Associate Professor
Literature 24 years Nil
Mr. Pranjal Kr. Das
M.A.
Associate Professor
Language 19 years Nil
Mr. Hemen Rajbongshi
M.A.
Associate Professor
Literature 15 years Nil
Ms. Lina Choudhury
M.A.
Associate Professor
Language 15 years Nil
Ms. Nilakshi Sarma
M.A.
Associate Professor
Language 7 years Nil
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Mr. Babul Ch. Deka
Nil
Mr. Pranjal Kr. Das
Nil
Mr. Hemen Rajbongshi 05 Ms. Lina Choudhury Nil Ms. Nilakshi Sarma Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Babul Ch. Deka
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Pranjal Kr. Das
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Hemen Rajbongshi National Nil International Nil Ms. Lina Choudhury National Nil International Nil Ms. Nilakshi Sarma National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database -
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : 1 (Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati edited the Summary of Doctoral
Thesis, Vol-III as joint editor. The book was published by ACTA in 2011 with
ISBN: 978-81-920635-2-2)
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
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* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 4th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
i. Dr. Marami Borthakur Talukdar, renowned Assamese Poet
ii. Dr. Ramesh Pathak, Retd. Prof. Assamese Dept. Cotton College & renowned Linguist
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 85 38 05 33 94.11%
2012-2013 90 40 15 25 100%
2013-2014 95 45 09 36 100%
2014-2015 84 29 06 23 100%
*M = Male *F = Female
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27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 30%
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Not yet
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
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Sl. No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation
1.
Seminar
Asomiya Bhasa: Iyar
Sangrakkhan, Sambardhan Aru
Samprasar
Dr. Ramesh Pathak
Retd. Professor,
Dept of Assamese,
Cotton College
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Experienced faculty members
ii) Active Literary Forum
iii) High enrolment
iv) Sufficient number of books in the Departmental Library
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
Opportunities :
i) Opening of post-graduate course
ii) Introduction of courses like translation studies, literary practise
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) Adequate shifting the mental make-up of the students from annual mode to
semester mode of course and examination
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar.
ii) To set up a cell or centre for teaching-learning of the Bodo language, the ethnic
language of the area.
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Computer Science
2. Year of Establishment : 2008 (BCA)
2011 (PGDCA)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
Nil
Nil
Asst. Professors
Nil
01 (non-sanctioned)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
Ms. Rima Devi (HoD)
M.C.A.
Assistant Professor
7 years Nil
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) :
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
P. G. – 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Ms. Rima Devi 02
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students : Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited :
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
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* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG (BCA)
2011-2012 00 00 00 00 90.9 %
2012-2013 09 09 09 00 No students
2013-2014 13 13 13 00 00 %
2014-2015 12 12 12 00 No students
PG (PGDCA)
2011-2012 16 10 06 00 90.9 %
2012-2013 00 00 00 00 No students
2013-2014 09 09 09 00 00 %
2014-2015 13 13 13 00 No students
*M = Male *F = Female
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27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG Nil
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
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34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Well-equipped Department
ii) Close relationship between students and faculty members
Weaknesses:
i) Insufficient faculty members
Opportunities :
i) Increase of enrolment
Challenges :
i) Students are not proficient in computer use
Future Plans:
i) To make the department a full-fledged department
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Botany
2. Year of Establishment : 1987 (General)
2004 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
03
03
Asst. Professors
01
01
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 43 : 1 (General)
11 : 1 (Major)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 02
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. - 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Dr. Kailash Ch. Sarma
01
Mr. Mahipati Dutta (HoD)
Nil
Dr. Suresh Bharali
Nil
Dr. Kailash Ch. Sarma
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Microbiology 31 years Nil
Mr. Mahipati Dutta (HoD)
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding
27 years Nil
Dr. Suresh Bharali
M.Sc., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Plant Physiology
18 years Nil
Ms. Ajima Begum
M.Sc., M. Phil
Assistant Professor
Angiosperm Taxonomy
1 year Nil
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Ms. Ajima Begum Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by
faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number
Dr. K. C.
Sarma
National 3 International 2
Dr. S. Bharali National 12 International 3
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Ph. D. - 01
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
a) Dr. S. K. Borthakur, HoD, Botany Department, Gauhati University
b) Dr. Tarun Ch. Sarma, Professor, Botany Department, Gauhati University
c) Dr. Nilakshi Devi, Professor, Botany Department, Gauhati University
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 16 10 09 01 80 %
2012-2013 30 24 20 04 85 %
2013-2014 32 24 20 04 90 %
2014-2015 35 28 22 06 88 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG Nil
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PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Practical Classes, Use of OHP, LCD presentation
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Well-equipped Laboratory
ii) Increasing number of students
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
iii) Lack of research facilities
Opportunities :
i) Full-fledged Botanical Garden
ii) Naming and identification of plant resources of the area
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Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) Adequate shifting the mental make-up of the students from annual mode to
semester mode of course and examination
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar / workshop.
ii) To undertake Botanical research.
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Chemistry
2. Year of Establishment : 1987 (General)
2012 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
03
03
Asst. Professors
01
Nil
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specializati
on
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty : 20 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 13 : 1 (Major)
125 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 2
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
P. G. - 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Mr. Gajendra Nath Talukdar
Nil
Mr. Atul Ch. Goswami (HoD)
Nil
Dr. Gunindra Nath Choudhury
02
Mr. Gajendra Nath
Talukdar
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Organic 27 years Nil
Mr. Atul Ch. Goswami (HoD)
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Inorganic 25 years Nil
Dr. Gunindra Nath
Choudhury
M.Sc., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Physical 19 years Nil
Vacant
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* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journal s (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number
Mr. G. N. Talukdar National Nil International Nil
Mr. A. Goswami National Nil International Nil
Dr. G. N. Choudhury National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International SocialSciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
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a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 14 14 13 01 ---
2012-2013 12 12 10 02 ---
2013-2014 21 12 08 04 28.57%
2014-2015 20 20 17 03 35.71%
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 5 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
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Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Practical Classes
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Well-equipped laboratory
ii) Increasing number of students
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Extra workload of Higher Secondary classes
iii) Lack of research facility
Opportunities :
i) Up to date departmental library with reading room facility
ii) Upgradation of departmental laboratory
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) No reading room facility for studious students in the departmental library
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar.
ii) To undertake research project
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Economics
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1978 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
01
01
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 20 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 23 : 1 (Major)
30 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. - 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty :
Name No. of publication
Mr. Bhabesh Ch. Das Nil Mr. Dwipendra Nath Sarma 07
Mr. Sanjib Sarma 02
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
Mr. Bhabesh Ch. Das (HoD)
M.A.
Associate Professor
Banking 36 years Nil
Mr. Dwipendra Nath Sarma
M.A.
Associate Professor
Econometrics 17 years Nil
Mr. Sanjib Sarma
M.A., M. Phil.
Assistant Professor
International Economics
15 years Nil
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by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number
Mr. Bhabesh Ch. Das National Nil International Nil
Mr. Dwipendra Nath Sarma National Nil International Nil
Mr. Sanjib Sarma National Nil International 01
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database –
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : 01 (Mr Sanjib Sarma, Asst. Prof. in Economics, published an article
entitled “Financial Inclusion and Assam Gramin Vikash Bank: A Review of Performance”
in ‘Peripax: Indian Journal of Research’, Vol. 3 Issue 3, March, 2014., p.p. 13-16, ISSN:
2250-1991). Impact Factor: 1.6714 (Peer Reviewed and Referred International Journal:
Listed and Indexed in International ISSN Directory, Paris)
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
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i) Dr. Jayanta Madhav, renowned economist
ii) Dr. Gautam Mazumdar, Associate Professor, Economics Dept. Cotton College
iii) Dr. Suresh Kr. Nath, Associate Professor, Economics Dept. Cotton College State
University
1v) Mr. Ananta Kalita, Director, Board of Directors, SBI
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 38 36 27 09 100 %
2012-2013 21 21 07 14 100 %
2013-2014 27 27 17 10 100 %
2014-2015 30 29 15 14 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 30 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
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Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Sl. No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation
1.
Seminar
Growth of Entrepreneurship in
Small Industry Sector of Assam
Dr. Suressh Kr.
Nath
Asso. Prof.,
Economics Dept.
Cotton College
2.
Seminar
Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in Retail Sector and its
Impact on Inbdian Economy
Dr. Gautam
Mazumdar
Asso. Prof.,
Economics Dept.
Cotton College
3.
Seminar
Governance as a Pre-requisite
for Development
Mr. Atanu Kr.
Choudhury
Asso. Prof.,
Economics Dept.
Pragjyotish
College,
Guwahati
4.
Seminar
Rural Unemployment in Assam
Dr. Prabhat Sarma
Asso. Prof.,
Economics Dept.
Bapujee College
Sarthebari
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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Survey Method, Assignment
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Good academic result
ii) Cordial relationship with the students
iii) Experienced and active faculty members
iv) Strong Departmental Library
Weaknesses:
i) Shortage of permanent faculty members
ii) Extra workload of Higher Secondary classes
iii) Lack of sufficient infrastructural facilities
Opportunities :
i) More classrooms with ITC facilities
ii) Orientation programmes for students for skill development
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) To deal with the students having poor proficiency in English
Future Plans:
i) To conduct UGC sponsored national seminar or workshop
ii) To conduct project works
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Evaluative Report of the Departments
1. Name of the department : Education
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1978 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters, Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
02
02
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experienc
e
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 10 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 31 : 1 (Major)
114 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. - 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
the guided
for the last
4 years
Ms. Manjula Deka (HoD)
M.A.
Associate Professor
Mental
Health and
Hygiene
24 years
Nil
Mr. Sunil Kr. Das
M.A.
Assistant Professor
Abnormal
Psychology
8 years
Nil
Dr. Sabitri Bezbarua
M.A. Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Mental
Health and
Hygiene
36 years
Nil
Ms. Sonali Bora Saharia
M.A. M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
Child
Psychology
1 year
Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 134
Name No. of publication Ms. Manjula Deka (HoD)
01
Mr. Sunil Kr. Das
05
Dr. Sabitri Bezbarua
02
Ms. Sonali Bora Saharia
01
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Ms. Manjula Deka (HoD)
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Sunil Kr. Das
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Sabitri Bezbarua
National Nil International Nil
Ms. Sonali Bora Saharia
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : 02
* Books Edited : 01
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Dr. Sabitri Bezbaruah,
Associate Professor, published 2 books.
Sl.
No
Name of the Book ISBN No Year of
Publication
Name of
publishers
1. Bharatar Sikshar Itihas (in Assamese) 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
2. Teaching Approaches and Strategies 978-93-81850-
06-0
2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
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* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
Semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
i) Dr. Kandarpa Kr. Das, Director, IDOL, Gauhati University
ii) Prof. Dilip Kr. Baruah, Former Principal, Cotton College
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 80 38 03 35 97 %
2012-2013 85 40 03 37 93 %
2013-2014 88 49 05 44 100 %
2014-2015 85 39 11 28 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
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27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 80 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 137
Sl. No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation
1.
Seminar
Right to Education Act: An
Overview
Dr. B. B. Panda
Asso. Prof.,
Education Dept.,
B. P. Chaliha
College,
Nagarbera
2.
Seminar
Student Indiscipline at Under
Graduate Level: Causes and
Remedies
Dr. Birendra Deka
Principal,
N. H. College,
Patacharkuchi
3.
Seminar
Need of Vocationalisation of
Education in the Context of 21st
Century
Dr. Dilip Kr. Baruah
Former Principal,
Cotton College,
Guwahati
4.
Seminar
Level of Aspiration and Stress
Management with Special
Reference to the Stage of
Adolescene
Dr. Marami
Goswami
Asso. Prof.,
Education Dept.
Guwahati College
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Experienced and active faculty members
ii) High enrolment
iii) Good academic result
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
iii) Lack of an up-to-date laboratory
Opportunities :
i) Employment opportunity conducting student orientation programmes
ii) Opening of PG course
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes
ii) Major students are more inclined to learn in vernacular medium
Future Plans:
i) To conduct UGC sponsored national seminars and workshop
ii) To conduct project works
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : English
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1988 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
NIL
NIL
Associate Professors
1
1
Asst. Professors
4
4
Name
Qualifica
tion
Designation
Specializati
on
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 110 : 1 (B.A. General)
14 : 1 (B.A. Major)
103 : 1 (B.Sc. General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
M. Phil. – 04
P.G. – 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Mrs. Jeuti Talukdar (on FIP leave)
M.A.
Associate
Professor
Linguistics
19 Years
NIL
Mr. Gautam Goswami (Hod)
M.A. M. Phil.
Asst. Professor
American Literature
15 Years
NIL
Mr. Gokul Talukdar
M.A. M. Phil.
Asst. Professor
American Literature
10 Years
NIL
Mr. Chandan Kr. Bhattacharyya
M.A. SLET
Asst. Professor
Linguistics
8 Years
NIL
Mr. Subhash Barman
M.A. M. Phil.
Asst. Professor
American Literature
8 Years
NIL
Mr. Dhurjjati Sarma (against lean vacancy)
M.A. M. Phil.
Asst. Professor
Classical Literature
1 Year
NIL
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Name No. of publication Mrs. Jeuti Talukdar
01
Mr. Gautam Goswami
04
Mr. Gokul Talukdar
01
Mr. Chandan Kr. Bhattacharyya 06 Mr. Subhash Barman 02 Mr. Dhurjjati Sarma
01
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Mrs. Jeuti Talukdar
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Gautam Goswami
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Gokul Talukdar
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Chandan Kr. Bhattacharyya National Nil International Nil Mr. Subhash Barman National Nil International Nil
Mr. Dhurjjati Sarma
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 141
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : 01 ; UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Feminism and Women’s Text
in North East India was held on June 20 & 21, 2013.
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 15 11 08 03 100 %
2012-2013 10 07 03 04 100 %
2013-2014 20 17 06 11 100 %
2014-2015 35 31 14 17 83.33 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
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Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Nil
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies :
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
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34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Experienced and active faculty members
ii) High enrolment
iii) Good academic result
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
Opportunities :
i) Employment opportunity conducting student orientation programmes
ii) Preparing the students to face competitive examination
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes
ii) To deal with the students coming from vernacular medium school
Future Plans:
i) To conduct UGC sponsored national seminars and workshop
ii) To apply for Minor Research Project
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Geography
2. Year of Establishment : 1971 (General)
1983 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
03
02
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 20 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 7 : 1 (Major)
36 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 03
P. G. - 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury
03
Ms. Rita Deka
03
Dr. Anil Boro
06
Dr. Bishmita Medhi
02
Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury (HoD)
M.Sc., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Cartography 32 years
Nil
Ms. Rita Deka
M.A.
Associate Professor
Cartography 23 years Nil
Dr. Anil Boro
M.A., Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Cartography 11 years Nil
Dr. Bishmita Medhi
M.A., Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Regional
Development
and Planning
1 year
Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 146
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Choudhury
National Nil International Nil
Ms. Rita Deka
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Anil Boro
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Bishmita Medhi
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : 02
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Ph. D. - 02
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 147
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 20 14 07 07 80 %
2012-2013 18 16 07 09 90 %
2013-2014 22 18 10 08 100 %
2014-2015 22 19 10 09 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 40 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
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Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Sl. No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation
1.
Seminar
Man and Environment
Dr. Jivan Krishna
Patra
Retd. Lecturer,
Dept of
Geography,
Bajali College,
Pathsala
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Practical Classes, Field Work
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Active and committed faculty members
ii) GIS system in the department
iii) Good academic result
Weaknesses:
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i) Lack of advanced facility
ii) Higher Secondary workload
iii) Students are poor in communicative skills
Opportunities :
i) Upgradation of laboratory
ii) increase of scientific classrooms
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) Gradual decrease in student enrolment
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar.
ii) To apply for minor and major research projects
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : History
2. Year of Establishment : 1967(General)
1986(Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
01
01
Asst. Professors
02
02
Name
Qualificatio
n
Designation
Specializati
on
No. of
Years of Experienc
e
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 15
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 20:1 (Major)
45:1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 02
M. Phil. – 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty :
Name No. of publication Dr. Ramani Barman
Nil
Ms. Babita Deka
01
Dr. Diganta Deka
07
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
Dr. Ramani Barman (HoD)
M.A., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Ancient
History
25 years
Nil
Ms. Babita Deka
M.A., M.Phil
Assistant Professor
Ancient
History
18 years
Nil
Dr. Diganta Deka
M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Ancient
History
14 years
Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 152
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Dr. Ramani Barman
National Nil International Nil
Ms. Babita Deka
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Diganta Deka
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database –
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers :
17 books in Assamese are published by Dr. Ramani Barman, HoD, History.
Sl.
No
Name of the Book ISBN No Year of
Publication
Name of publishers
1 History of India (300 A.D. –
1200 A.D.)
978-93-81850-00-2 Feb., 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
2 History of Assam (Earliest
time to 1228 A.D.)
978-93-81850-06-0 April, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
3 History of Assam (5th
century
to 1228A.D.)
978-93-81850-22-0 April, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
4 India under the Turko-Afgan 978-93-81850-12-1 July, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
5 History of India (Medieval
Period, 1206-1526)
978-93-81850-13-8 July, 2012 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
6 India under the Mughals 978-93-81850-55-8 Jan., 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
7 History of Europe (1453-1789) 978-93-81850-50-3 May, 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
8 History of Ancient India
(From pre-history to 300 A.D.)
978-81-92277-1-4 Aug., 2013 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
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9 History of India (1858-1947) 978-93-94095-06-2 March, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
10 India under the Crown (1858-
1947)
978-93-84095-05-5 March, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
11 History of Assam(1826-1947) 978-93-84095-13-9 May, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
12 Modern Assam(1826-1947) 978-93-84095-12-3 May, 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
13 History of Great Britain (1485-
1820)
978-93-84095-19-2 Aug., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
14 History of China (1839-1949) 978-93-81850-99-2 Aug., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
15 India under the East-India
Company(1757-1857)
978-93-84095-37-6 Oct., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
16 History of India (1757-1857) 978-93-84095-36-9 Oct., 2014 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
17 Modern World (Since 1945) Feb., 2015 Ashok Book Stall,
Guwahati
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Ph. D. - 01
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 154
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 07 07 05 02 100 %
2012-2013 09 09 07 02 100 %
2013-2014 15 15 05 10 100 %
2014-2015 20 20 13 07 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 75%
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
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Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Not yet
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Sl. No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation
1.
Seminar
Raij Mel of Colonial Assam:
Some Historical Perspective
Mr. Bipul Deka
Asst. Prof. in
Political Science
Bapujee College
Sarthebari
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Field Work
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Dynamic faculty members
ii) Cordial relationship between students and faculty members
iii) Well-equipped departmental library
Weaknesses:
i) Lack of sufficient infrastructure
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ii) Higher Secondary workload
Opportunities :
i) To make survey in nearby areas having historical importance
ii) To introduce programme to motivate students to study history and to understand its
importance
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) Students get disinterested in studying History
Future Plans:
i) To conduct UGC sponsored national seminars and workshop
ii) To conduct project works
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Management
2. Year of Establishment : 2015
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
Nil
Nil
Asst. Professors
01
01 (Non-sanctioned)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
Ms. Priti Pathak (HoD)
M.Com.
Assistant Professor
--- 1 year Nil
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) :
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
P. G. – 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Ms. Priti Pathak Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students : Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited :
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
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* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2015-2016 05 05 05 00 No students
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
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Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG Nil
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Separate Department
ii) Close relationship between students and faculty members
Weaknesses:
i) Insufficient faculty members
Opportunities :
i) Increase of enrolment
Challenges :
i) Poor background of the students
Future Plans:
i) To make the department a full-fledged department
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Mathematics
2. Year of Establishment : 1971 (General)
2011 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
01
01
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 15 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 9 : 1 (Major)
45 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. – 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Mr. Jagadish Pathak
Nil
Mr. Ramakanta Bhuyan (HoD)
Nil
Mr. Nazrul Islam
Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by
Mr. Jagadish Pathak
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Group
Theory
28 years Nil
Mr. Ramakanta Bhuyan (HoD)
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Relativity /
Mathematic
al Statics
21 years Nil
Mr. Nazrul Islam
M.Sc., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
Relativity 13 years Nil
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faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Mr. Jagadish Pathak
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Ramakanta Bhuyan (HoD)
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Nazrul Islam
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
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b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 12 10 10 00 ---
2012-2013 12 09 08 01 ---
2013-2014 15 11 10 01 100 %
2014-2015 21 11 09 02 00 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 30 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) High enrolment
ii) Active and dynamic faculty members
iii) Innovative students
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
Opportunities :
i) To involve the students in research project
ii) To conduct motivational programmes for students to enjoy mathematics
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners
ii) To deal with the students coming from economically backward families
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar.
ii) To conduct orientation programme for the Mathematics teachers of nearby schools
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Philosophy
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1986 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
02
02
Name
Qualificatio
n
Designation
Specializati
on
No. of
Years of Experienc
e
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 16 : 1 (Major)
124 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 01
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. – 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Ms. Binapani Kalita Pathak
Nil
Ms. Kalpana Choudhury
03
4 years
Ms. Binapani Kalita Pathak
M.A.,
Associate Professor
Logic 26 years Nil
Ms. Kalpana Choudhury (HoD)
M.A.,
Associate Professor
Religion 22 years Nil
Dr. Dipali Sarma
M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Logic 17 years Nil
Mr. Upendrajit Sarma
M.A., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
Religion 13 years Nil
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Dr. Dipali Sarma
02
Mr. Upendrajit Sarma
01
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Ms. Binapani Kalita Pathak
National Nil International Nil
Ms. Kalpana Choudhury
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Dipali Sarma
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Upendrajit Sarma
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database –
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Dr. Dipali Sarma, Assistant
Professor has published the following books.
Sl.
No
Name of the Book ISBN No Year of
Publication
Name of
publishers
1. Women’s Emancipation :Vivekananda,
Gandhi and Marx 978938026942 2013 EBH (India)
2. Samaj Darsan (in Assamese), Co author 97893244-01007 2013 Chandra Prakash
Guwahati
3. Sikshar Darsan (in Assamese) 9789324401007 2013 Chandra Prakash
Guwahati
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
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* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (6th
Semester students)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Ph. D. - 01
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
i) Prof. Dilip Kr. Chakravarty, Dept of Philosophy, Gauhati University
ii) Prof. Sibnath Sarma, Dept of Philosophy, Gauhati University
iii) Prof. Saurabh Pran Goswami, Dept of Philosophy, Gauhati University
iv) Dr. Nilima Sharma, Retd. Prof., Dept. of Philisophy, Gauhati University
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : 01 ; ICPR Sponsored Periodical Lecture on “Sankaradeva’s Philosophy
of Consciousness”, held on 18-03-2015.
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 25 22 12 10 100%
2012-2013 25 22 02 20 100%
2013-2014 35 30 12 18 100%
2014-2015 25 18 04 14 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
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Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60%
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : No
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Sl.
No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the
Topic
Name of
Resource
Person
Designation &
Address of
Resource
Person
Date
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1 Seminar Yoga for
Peaceful
and
Prosperous
Life
(Dr.)Swami
Barun Ananda
Founder,
Anandapuram,
Nalbari
28-11-2011
2 Seminar Relevance of
Radhakrishnan’s
Philosophy in
Present Society
Mr. Manik Ch.
Das
Asso. Prof. in
Philosophy,
NH College,
Patacharkuchi
17-11-2012
3 Seminar Spiritualism
and its
Relevance to
Present Society
Brahmakumari
Jonali
Prajapita
Brahmakumari
Isvariya
Viswavidyalaya,
Nalbari
12-11-2013
4 Seminar Interpretation
of Vedas in
Scientific
Outlook
Dr. Khagendra
Nath Deva
Sarma
Asso. Prof.,
Sanskrit Dept.,
Bajali College,
Pathsala
13-11-2014
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : i) Lecture Method
ii) Group Discussion, iii) Seminar Presentation
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Well-qualified and experienced faculty members
ii) Participation of the faculty members in seminars, workshops, conferences for
enhancing quality
iii) Continuous flow of quality students both in major and general courses
iv) Over 240 reference books and journals in the Departmental library
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio
ii) Higher Secondary workload
iii) No separate library cum reading room
Opportunities :
i) Vast scope for enhancing activities for social responsibility
ii) Participation of faculty members in national/international seminars, workshops,
conferences etc
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
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ii) Lack of communicative skill among the students
Future Plans:
i) To organize short term course on Yoga and Meditation
ii) To organise sponsored national seminars and workshops
iii) To undertake publication of Departmental Journal
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Physics
2. Year of Establishment : 1987 (General)
2000 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
04
04
Asst. Professors
Nil
Nil
Name
Qualificatio
n
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experien
ce
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme
wise) by temporary faculty : 15 % lectures and 27.3% practical classes
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 8 : 1 (Major)
21 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Technical (Lab. Bearer) : 02
Administrative (Lab. Asst.) : 01
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 02
M. Phil. – 01
P. G. - 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty :
Name No. of publication
Mr. Dipak Malla Buzar
Barua
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Electronics 28 years Nil
Mr. Pulin Ch. Das (HoD)
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Solid State 27 years Nil
Dr. Narayan Ch.
Barman
M.Sc., M.Phil. Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Spectroscopy 25 years Nil
Dr. Chabin Ch. Thakuria
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Theoretical 19 years Nil
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Mr. Dipak Malla Buzar Barua
Nil
Mr. Pulin Ch. Das
Nil
Dr. Narayan Ch. Barman
04
Dr. Chabin Ch. Thakuria
05
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Mr. Dipak Malla Buzar Barua
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Pulin Ch. Das
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Narayan Ch. Barman
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Chabin Ch. Thakuria
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : 01
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
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a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Ph. D. - 01
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :
i) Dr. D. K. Choudhury, Professor, Physics Dept. Gauhati University
ii) Dr. T. Bezbaruah, Professor, Dept. of Electronics, Gauhati University
iii) Dr. J. Kalita, Director, College Development Council, Gauhati University
iv) Dr. S. Borthakur, Professor, Botany Dept., Gauhati University
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 26 25 23 02 100 %
2012-2013 22 20 17 03 No Student
2013-2014 35 30 28 02 100 %
2014-2015 26 20 18 02 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 75 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
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 :
Sl.
No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the
Topic
Name of Resource
Person
Designation &
Address of
Resource Person
1 Special
Lecture
Computer
Programming
Mr. D. Mahanta M. C. A., Nalbari
2 Special
Lecture
Mathematical
Physics
Mr. S. Kalita Asso. Prof.,
Physics Dept.,
Birjhora College,
Bongaigaon
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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Practical Classes, Internet for supplying materials
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Qualified and permanent faculty members with specialization in different branches
of Physics
ii) All faculty members are strongly student supportive
iii) Outstanding academic result
Weaknesses:
i) Dependence of part time teacher for the lack of required sanctioned posts
ii) Laboratory space is less sufficient to meet the increasing enrolment of student
iii) Lack of campus recruitment and non collaboration with industries and private
companies
Opportunities :
i) To equip the students for higher study both in general and technical courses
ii) Good placement opportunity especially in high school science-teacher through TET
and other departments(e.g. Navy, Air Force, Banking service etc.) after obtaining B. Sc.
degree
Challenges :
i) Non abolition of Higher Secondary courses from colleges create overload to the
faculty and becomes a threat for quality education in semester system
ii) Govt. policy of non-sanctioning the required posts as per university norms becomes
a threat for teaching-learning process
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar and workshop
ii) To enhance the laboratory facilities including space and internet connection
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Political Science
2. Year of Establishment : 1963 (General)
1972 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
02
02
Asst. Professors
01
Nil
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 50 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 22 : 1 (Major)
104 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
P. G. – 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Mr. Badan Ch. Barman
Nil
Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita
Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
Mr. Badan Ch. Barman
M.A.,
Associate Professor
Public
Administration
28 years Nil
Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita (HoD)
M.A., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Sociology 19 years Nil
Vacant
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by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Mr. Badan Ch. Barman
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Ratul Ch. Kalita
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers :
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
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26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 35 25 04 21 82 %
2012-2013 43 37 15 22 98 %
2013-2014 30 22 05 17 96.5 %
2014-2015 43 35 08 27 100 %
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 23 %
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts :
Sl.
No.
Nature of
Programme
Title of the Topic Name of Resource
Person
Designation &
Address of
Resource Person
1 Seminar Human Rights Dr. Shantanu
Chakrabarty
Asso. Prof.,
Cotton College
2 Seminar Democracy Dr. D. P. Sarma Professor,
Dept. of Political
Science, Gauhati
University
3 Seminar Corruption of India Mr. Vivek Roy Asst. Prof., Bijni
College
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method,
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Increase of quality students both in major and general course
ii) Good academic result
iii) Cordial relationship between students and faculty members
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Higher Secondary workload
iii) Insufficient permanent faculty members
Opportunities :
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i) After graduation students have ample scope for getting jobs through competitive
examinations
ii) Participation of faculty members in national/international seminars, workshops,
conferences etc
Challenges :
i) To deal with slow learners and students dependent only readymade notes.
ii) Major students are more inclined to learn in vernacular medium
Future Plans:
i) To organise sponsored national seminars and workshops
ii) To undertake publication of Departmental Journal
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Sanskrit
2. Year of Establishment : 1998
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
Nil
Nil
Asst. Professors
01
01 01 (non-sanctioned)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) :
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
M. Phil. – 01
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Dr. Sabita Kalita
02
Ms. Rita Devi
Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students : Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
Dr. Sabita Kalita (HoD)
M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Vedic 17 years Nil
Ms. Rita Devi
M.A., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
Vedic 15 years Nil
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* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited :
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 18 18 4 14 No major
2012-2013 18 18 06 12 No major
2013-2014 21 21 03 18 No major
2014-2015 16 16 02 14 No major
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*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG Nil
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : No
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) with external experts : Nil
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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i) Well-equipped Departmental library
ii) Close relationship between students and faculty members
Weaknesses:
i) Major is not introduced
ii) Only one sanctioned post in the department
Opportunities :
i) Scope for introducing Sanskrit major
ii) Increase of enrolment after introduction of Sanskrit major
Challenges :
i) After passing Higher Secondary from this college students go to other colleges as
they do not get opportunity to study Sanskrit as a major subject
Future Plans:
i) To make the department a full-fledged department
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Evaluative Report of the Department
1. Name of the department : Zoology
2. Year of Establishment : 1987 (General)
: 1991 (Major)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Semester System
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
Filled
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
Nil
Nil
Associate Professors
04
04
Asst. Professors
Nil
Nil
Name
Qualificatio
n
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of Experien
ce
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the guided
for the last
4 years
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11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty : 18%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 20 : 1 (Major)
38 : 1 (General)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Ph. D. – 01
M. Phil. - 01
P. G. - 02
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, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received : Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
19. Publications:
* a) Publication per faculty
Name No. of publication Ms. Kamala Deka
Nil
Mr. Bipul Baruah
Nil
Ms. Kamala Deka
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Fish & Fish
Biology
31 years Nil
Mr. Bipul Baruah (HoD)
M.Sc.
Associate Professor
Entomology 25 years Nil
Dr. Dipali Das Deka
M.Sc., Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Animal
Physiology
24 years Nil
Mr. Jagadish Talukdar
M.Sc. M. Phil.
Associate Professor
Entomology
&
Env. Biology
21years Nil
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Dr. Dipali Das Deka
01
Mr. Jagadish Talukdar
Nil
* Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students :
Name Journal Number Journal Number Ms. Kamala Deka
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Bipul Baruah
National Nil International Nil
Dr. Dipali Das Deka
National Nil International Nil
Mr. Jagadish Talukdar
National Nil International Nil
* Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
* Monographs : Nil
* Chapter in Books : Nil
* Books Edited : Nil
* Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : Nil
* Citation Index : Nil
* SNIP : Nil
* SJR : Nil
* Impact factor : Nil
* h-index : Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards : Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
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departmental/programme : 100% (TDC 6th
semester)
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : Nil
b) International : Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
UG
2011-2012 26 10 07 03 100%
2012-2013 42 20 09 09 100%
2013-2014 72 36 19 15 100%
2014-2015 86 25 10 15 100%
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students from
same state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET,
SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Nil
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50%
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PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library : Yes
b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not yet
c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d. Laboratories : Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university, government or other agencies : Nil
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with
external experts :
Sl.
No.
Nature Title of the Topic Name of
Resource
Person
Designation
& Address of
Resource
Person
1. Seminar Bio-Pesticide &
Effects on Human
Dr. R. K.
Hazarika
HoD, Dept of
Zoology, M.
C. College
2 Seminar Fresh Water Eco-region of
NE India : Problems &
Prospects
Dr. D. D.
Sarma
Asso. Prof., Dept.
of Zoology,
Gauhati University
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Lecture cum Discussion
Method, Practical Classes, Field Work
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
Activities : Nil
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35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans :
Strengths :
i)Experienced and active faculty members
ii) High enrolment
iii) Good academic result
Weaknesses:
i) Disproportionate teacher-student ratio.
ii) Laboratory is space is less sufficient to meet the increasing enrolment of student
iii) Lack of campus recruitment and non collaboration with industries and private
companies
Opportunities :
i) To equip the students for higher study both in general and technical courses
ii) Good placement opportunity especially in high school science-teacher through TET
and other departments(e.g. Navy, Air Force, Banking service etc.) after obtaining B.
Sc. degree
Challenges :
i) Due to limited seat capacity many students are deprived of getting admission into
major subject
ii) Non abolition of Higher Secondary courses from colleges create overload to the
faculty and becomes a threat for quality education in semester system
Future Plans:
i) To hold a national seminar and workshop
ii) To enhance the laboratory facilities including space and internet connection
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Post-accreditation Initiatives
Tihu College was assessed by the NAAC Peer team on January 27 & 28, 2004 and accredited
with B+ grade. During the first cycle of accreditation the members of the peer team gave some
recommendations for quality improvement of the College. Tihu College also made utmost efforts to
put the recommendations into practice.
Recommendation 1: The College may think of introducing some new courses in
innovative/emerging/vocational/trade related areas.
Response: The College has already introduced one-year Post Graduate Diploma Course in
Computer Application (PGDCA) and Diploma in Food Processing. Proposals have been submitted to
the UGC for more vocational courses.
Recommendation 2: The College may run some PG courses.
Response: The College has not been able to run PG courses due to lack of sufficient
infrastructure. Yet, the College is running PG courses in some subjects through the Institution of
Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) under Gauhati University.
Recommendation 3: Central computer facilities for teachers, students and others may be
initiated.
Response: Each department is provided with computers. Computer facility is also available in
the Central library and the office.
Recommendation 4: The College may take initiative for internet connectivity with LAN
facility.
Response: 20 computers are connected with internet facility. LAN facility is available in the
Central library, office and BCA department.
Recommendation 5: The Central library may be computerised.
Response: The Central library has been computerised.
Recommendation 6: Book bank facilities may be made available to all students.
Response: Although Book Bank facilities are available, it cannot be extended to all students.
Recommendation 7: A placement cell may be established.
Response: There is no placement cell in the College. The College has Information and Career
Guidance Cell; but, due to some constraints it fails to reach its goal fully.
Recommendation 8: All departments may be enthused to undertake extension activities for
societal development.
Response: Most of the departments are involved in extension activities. Some other cells
such as Tihu College Teachers’ Unit, Tihu College Women’s Forum, Tihu College Students’ Union
have been doing activities for societal development.
Recommendation 9: The College may approach UGC for financial assistance for
construction of girls’ hostel.
Response: The Women’s Hostel of the College has already been completed and is running
well. Next phase for extension of Women’s Hostel has been initiated. The UGG has granted another
Rs. 40 lakh for further extension of which Rs. 20 lakh has already been received.
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Recommendation 10: A health centre may be opened in the College for catering appropriate
health services to the communities.
Response: Tihu College Health Club has been established and is functioning well. The Club
regularly conducts Free Health Check-up Camps not only for the students and staff of the College,
but also for the people of this locality.
During the post accreditation period Tihu College made progress in various fields. There was
significant development not only in enhancing quality education but also in infrastructure and
extracurricular activities. The College has introduced new programmes for students as well as the
people of greater Tihu area.
The Biotech Hub was inaugurated by Prof. P. K. Bora, Head of the Department of
Microbiology, Veterinary College, Khanapara, Guwahati and State Coordinator of North-East
Biotech Hub on 11th
April, 2014. Since its opening the centre has organised various programmes.
The Diploma of Food Processing was introduced by the College in the year 2015 and the
course was inaugurated by Mr. Ronn Pakrashi, Co-ordinator, North-East Mega Food Park,
Nathkuchi, Nalbari. It has been progressively working towards the building of skill component in the
community. The course has an intake capacity of 50 students per batch as per the enrolment strength
provided by the Community College Scheme. A well-equipped food processing laboratory has been
erected to enable the students acquire handout and practical lessons. Regular factory visits and
industry exposures have been provided to enable the students acquire the goings-on in food
processing sector.
The College opened Commerce Stream from the session 2015-16. Although the College
Authority planned to introduce B. Com. two years back, it could not be viable as permission was not
given by the affiliating University. After getting permission from Gauhati University, the College
fulfilled all provisions to open Commerce stream. Separate classrooms are provided for Commerce
students in the North Block in an RCC building (2nd
floor). At present Major is offered only in two
subjects – Accountancy and Management.
To provide residential accommodation, a Men’s Hostel was constructed with the aid of UGC
fund which is nearing completion. In addition to this, a campus wall around the College Playground
and a Pavilion are also constructed. A Gymnasium is also constructed for students as well as staff.
The College always looks forward to fulfil its mission and vision. In the coming years the
College is going to introduce various job oriented courses. The College is also planning to introduce
PG course at least in some subjects. The College will be able to fulfil its targets in the coming years.
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