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Internal Quality Assurance cell (IQAC)
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)
2016-2017
Alagappa Government Arts College (Accredited (Second cycle) with ‘B’ Grade by NAAC)
(Affiliated to Alagappa University)
Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamil Nadu.
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box.
No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India
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Part – A
AQAR for the year 2016-2017
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution Alagappa Government Arts College
1.2 Address Line 1 Alagappapuram
Address Line 2 Iluppakudi Village
City/Town Karaikudi
State Tamil Nadu
Pin Code 630003
Institution e-mail address [email protected]
Contact Nos. 04565 224521, 04565 227497
Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. S. Muthammai
Tel. No. with STD Code: 04565 224521
Mobile: 9443997919
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Dr. S. Latha
Mobile: 9994771133
IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]
1.3 NAAC Track ID TNCOGN10160
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee
No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner-
bottom of your institution’s Accreditation
Certificate)
EC/49/RAR/17
15.06.2009
1.5 Website address: www.agacollege.in
Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.agacollege.in/aqar/AQAR%2016-17%20Final.pdf
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1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl.
No. Cycle Grade CGPA
Year of
Accreditation Validity Period
1 1st Cycle Five Star - 2002 Five Years
2 2nd
Cycle B 2.77/4 2009 Five Years
3 3rd
Cycle -
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: 15.07.2002
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest
Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC
i AQAR 2012-2013 28.08.2017
ii AQAR 2013-2014 28.08.2017
iii AQAR 2014-2015 28.08.2017
iv AQAR 2015-2016 28.08.2017
V AQAR 2016-2017 28.08.2017
1.9 Institutional Status
University: State - Central - Deemed - Private -
Affiliated College: Yes � No
Constituent College: Yes No �
Autonomous college of UGC: Yes No �
Regulatory Agency approved institution
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Yes No �
Type of Institution: Co-
education � Men Women
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Urban � Rural - Tribal -
Financial Status: Grant in
aid
UGC
2(f) �
UGC
12B �
Grant in –aid +
Self financing - Totally Self financing -
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts � Science � Commerce � Law - PEI
Phys Edu -
TEI (Edu) - Engineering - Health Sc - Management �
Others
(Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University: Alagappa University, Karaikudi- 630 003.
1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government
UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. /
University -
University with Potential for
Excellence -
UGC-CPE -
DST Star Scheme -
UGC-CE -
UGC-Special Assistance Programme -
DST-FIST -
UGC-Innovative PG programmes -
UGC-COP
Programmes -
Any others specify -
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2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers : 05
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff : 03
2.3 No. of students : 02
2.4 No. of Management representatives : -
2.5 No. of Alumni : 01
2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representative : -
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists : 02
2.8 No. of other External Experts : 01
2.9 Total No. of members : 14
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held : 6
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders
Total No 06
Faculty 02
Non-Teaching Staff 01
Students 01
Alumni 01
Others 01
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year?
Yes -
No �
If Yes mention the amount -
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. - International - National -
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State - Institutional Level -
(ii) Theme: -
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
� Completed the Survey for Higher Education as required by MHRD for the last
five years.
� Promoting teachers to participate in Faculty Development Programmes
� Instrumental in enhancing the number of Ph.D registrants and awardees by
setting up R&D.
� To encourage faculty members to take-up research projects, research
guidance, consultancy and extension activities
� Maintenance of disciplined campus through Anti-ragging committee.
� Guiding and encouraging PG students and research scholars to take up GATE
and NET/SET examinations and apply for state and central government
fellowships such as Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, OBC, CSIR-JRF/SRF etc.
� Motivating students to take up competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC,
RRB, TNPSC, and all Banking recruitment examinations
2.15 Plan of action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action instigated by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards
quality enhancement and the outcomes achieved by the end of the year
Plan of Action Achievements
Motivation of students to secure University
Ranks
In all UG and PG courses students secured
University Ranks and medals
Students are encouraged to participate in
intra and inter college cultural and sports
Students participated in intra and inter
college cultural and sports and received
prizes
Students are advised for maximum
utilization of department and general
library
Students utilized library at the maximum
extent by accessing text and reference
books
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Faculty members are encouraged
(i) To apply for Minor/Major research
projects in state/central government
agencies such as UGC, DST, CSIR, DAE,
TANSCHE etc.
(ii) To be recognized research supervisors
and to publish the research output in peer
reviewed national/international journals,
book chapters and file patents
(1) Major/minor projects were applied to
various funding agencies and successfully
received funds and some proposals are
under consideration
(2) Faculty members got recognition as a
research supervisor in University.
(3) Faculty members published articles in
reputed international and national peer
reviewed journals as well as book chpaters
Annexure I - Academic calendar of the year
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body
Yes � No -
Management - Syndicate - Any other body �
Provide the details of the action taken
-
The AQAR 2015-16 was placed before the college governing council. It recommended that
the same be sent to the NAAC office. The governing Council further directed the Principal to
execute all the plan of action proposed by the IQAC.
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes
added during
the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of
value added /
Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD 11 - - -
PG 12 - - -
UG 14 - - -
PG Diploma - - - -
Advanced Diploma - - - -
Diploma - - - -
Certificate 1 (CLP) - - -
Others 7 (M.Phil.) - - -
Total 45 - - -
Interdisciplinary - - - -
Innovative - - - -
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 44
Trimester -
Annual 1
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders
Alumni � Parents � Employers � Students �
On all aspects
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Mode of feedback :
Online Manual � Co-operating schools (for
PEI) -
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their
salient aspects. Syllabus revision and updating is mandatory and carried out through academic
council of University once in three years. Already syllabus has been revised in the
years 2011, 2014 and going to be revised/updated in 2017.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details : No
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
Total Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors Professors Others
95 77 18 - -
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D : 63
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
Asst. Professors Associate
Professors Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
- 42 - - - - - - - 42
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
Guest Faculty : Shift I : 36
Shift II : 37
Total: 73
Visiting Faculty
Temporary Faculty :
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2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National
level State level
Attended
Seminars/ Workshops 35 40 18
Presented papers 43 95 30
Resource Persons 3 14 8
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
� Staff and students accessed E-resources provided by UGC-Inflibnet for
preparing teaching and study materials respectively
� All departments equipped with LCD projectors enabling ICT based teaching. It
also encourages peer teaching and enhances presentation skills.
� PG, M.Phil., Ph.D research scholars are encouraged to apply research projects
for funding at their levels by writing novel research proposals and thereby
developing innovative writing/research skills as well as stimulating them to use
E-resources and back volumes.
� During carryout the research projects students are encouraged to write research
articles/thesis and mandatory to learn/familiar with analytical
equipments/devices and thereby exploring their research potentials.
� Flipped Class Teaching methodology introduced in the Department of English.
� ‘Role play’ method adopted in departments of B.Com (C.S) and B.B.A.
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year: 180 Days
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open
Book examination, Bar Coding Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple
Choice Questions)
� As per the University rules and regulations end-semester examinations and
valuations are conducted
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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus
development of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
22
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students: 91%
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the
Programme
Total no.
of students
appeared
Division
Distinction
&
Exemplary%
I % II % III% Pass %
UG 1092 10.3 34.4 17.4 8.2 70.5
PG 159 25.6 56.2 10.6 - 92.4
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
IQAC monitors and analyses the Teaching & Learning process in the
college and compares it with other bench marking institutions and advices necessary
changes to the system.
� Mandatory orientation courses for the faculty to scale up with newer and advanced
methods of imparting higher education.
� Sharing the ideas of successful faculty with all others faculty during common meeting
and sharing the knowledge and experience via presentation among staff.
� By providing necessary infrastructure and timely encouragement to materialize and
implement new methods of teaching.
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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff
Development Programmes
Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 13
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 7
HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes 13
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university 5
Staff training conducted by other institutions 2
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 4
Others 1
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category
Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions
filled
temporarily
Administrative
Staff 24 22 - -
Technical
Staff 8 1 - -
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
� All departments are encouraged/advised to promote/continue as a research centers
thereby providing quality higher education, collaboration with higher educational
institutes/industries and peers.
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� Faculties are encouraged to apply Major/Minor research projects and organize
seminars/workshops in state/national level in thrust research areas by receiving
funds from government and private agencies.
� Procuring major research equipments and establishing
research/computer/incubation/repository/data centers through research funding from
state and central government.
� All faculties are advised to get recognition as research supervisor in University and
to guide research students and transforming theoretical and analytical ideas into
development projects to the benefit of student community as well as society.
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number - 2 - 2
Outlay in
Rs. Lakhs - 35.85 -
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 2 1 - 1
Outlay in Rs.
Lakhs 0 .3 Lakhs 2 Lakhs 2.5 Lakhs -
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 60 28 3
Non-Peer Review
Journals - 1 -
e-Journals 7 - -
Conference proceedings 5 1 1
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3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range 0.7 -5 Average 2.5 h-index 1 to 14 Nos. in
SCOPUS 36
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and
other organizations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding
Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
(Rs. )
Received
(Rs.)
Major projects 2016-2019 DST 35.85 Lakhs 12.65
Lakhs
Minor Projects 2016-2017 CICT 2.5 Lakhs 2 Lakhs
2016-2018 UGC 1.15 Lakhs -
Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -
Industry sponsored - - - -
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College - - - -
Students research projects 2016-2017 TANSCHE 0.3 Lakhs 0.3 Lakhs
(other than compulsory by
the University) - - - -
Any other(Specify) - - - -
Total 39.65
Lakhs
38.50
Lakhs
3.7 No. of books published
i) With ISBN No. 6 Chapters in Edited Books 1
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP -
DST-FIST -
CAS -
DPE -
DBT Scheme/funds -
3.9 For colleges
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Autonomy - CPE - DBT Star Scheme -
Inspire -
- Any other
(Specify) -
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy : NIL
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number - - - - -
Sponsoring
agencies - - - - -
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons : 18
3.13 No. of collaborations
International 2 National 2 Any other -
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year : NIL
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding
agency 38.50
From Management of
University/College -
Total 38.50
3.16 No. of patents received this year
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 1
Granted NIL
International Applied NIL
Granted NIL
Commercialised Applied NIL
Granted NIL
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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the
institute in the year
Total Internatio
nal National State University Dist College
- - - - - - -
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 42
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 17
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF - SRF - Project Fellows 1 Any other 4
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level 192 State level -
National level - International Level -
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level - State level 2
National level - International Level -
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level 1 State level -
National level - International Level -w
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC
and No. of students registered under them 32
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University level - State level 2
National level - International Level -
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University Forum - College Forum -
NCC - NSS 5
Any other 14
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and
Institutional Social Responsibility
� Road safety awareness campaign was organized.
� ‘Quit Tobacco’ awareness campaign was conducted.
� A seminar was conducted on women empowerment.
� Created awareness on environmental pollution.
� Created awareness on computers and their uses
� Conducted campaign against the extensive use of plastics
� Biodiversity conservation
� Tree plantation
� Waste water Management
� Solid waste Management
� Blood donation camps were organized in the campus.
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly
created
Source
of Fund Total
Campus area 13.5 Acre - - 13.5
Acre
Class rooms 73 - - 73
Laboratories 16 - - 16
Seminar Halls 2 - - 2
No. of important equipments
purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the
current year.
1
Value of the equipment purchased
during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) - -
Others - - - -
4.2 Computerization of administration and library:
���� MHRD survey data base is regularly updated
���� The scholarships particulars of the students are uploaded directly in official
website.
���� In student admission application process was computerized.
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 83373 3224729 612 158238 83985 3382967
Reference Books 2675 806182 69 39560 2744 845742
e-Books N-List
Journals
e-Journals N-List
Digital Database
CD & Video
Others (specify)
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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Comp
uters
Comp
uter
Labs
Internet
Brows
ing
Centr
es
Comp
uter
Centr
es
Office Depart
-ments
Other
s
Existing 100 72
14
(Connect
ions)
- - 4 22 2
Added - - - - - - - -
Total 100 72
4 22 2
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other
programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
� Inflibnet, free access to the college computer centre during working hours
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT 6.85
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities -
iii) Equipments 3.75
iv) Others -
Total 10.6
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
� IQAC conducts an Orientation program for First year students during the
beginning of every semester to instruct them about examination system,
Infrastructure available in the campus, scholarship, health center, sports
facilities, meeting with department heads, Office and evaluation procedure.
� Student members of the IQAC are encouraged to come out with their views
and suggestions for the enhancement of quality of the institution.
� Monitoring and ensuring the Scholarships provided to students in various
scheme
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� Students’ feedback was collected and necessary corrective measures were
implemented.
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
� Providing awareness for progression of higher studies and training for career
opportunity.
� Student performance is monitored through assessment tests. Periodical tests,
assignments, model exam conducted
� Suggestions posted in the suggestion boxes are discussed and appropriate action
is taken on them.
� Student counselling is assured through Faculty Advisors (FAs) who are allotted
a small number of about 15 students each. The FAs counsel their wards
periodically and the information is recorded in the report.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
UG PG Ph. D. Others
3213 392 32 104 (M.Phil)
(b) No. of students outside the state -
(c) No. of International Students -
d) Men No % Women No %
910 24.32 2831 75.67
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC
Physicall
y
Challeng
ed
Total General SC ST OBC
Physic
ally
Challe
nged
Total
46 881 4 2680 20 3631 53 910 5 2748 25 3741
Demand ratio 1:6 Dropout( %) 1.3%
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations
(If any)
� Conducted Coaching Classes for Civil Service examinations and NET/SET
Examinations.
(c) No. of students beneficiaries 271
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET - SET/SLET - Gate -
IAS/IPS etc -- State PSC - UPSC -
CAT - Others 12
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
� Appointment of Class Counselors
� Effective employability skills and competitive examination skills are trained
through Non-major elective (NME) subjects present in the curriculum.
� The circulars regarding the campus interviews are posted in the notice board.
� Career Guidance Cell for enabling students to prepare for Placements
� Faculty Advisors in each department conduct regular counselling sessions for
students on a one-to-one basis.
� Counselling sessions and motivational talks are arranged
No. of students benefitted 1158
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students
Placed
Number of
Students Placed
6 144 19 -
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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
� Special lectures were arranged to create awareness on gender equality and
women empowerment.
� Special events and competitions were conducted to exhibit their innovative
talents.
� Every year Women’s day celebrated as women development programme by
creating awareness on women empowerment and their welfare schemes.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/University
Level 24
National
Level 07 International Level -
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/University
Level -
National
Level - International Level -
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports
State/University
Level 27 National Level 10 International Level -
Cultural:
State/University
Level - National Level - International Level -
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
Amount students
Financial support from institution
Financial support from government 2321 Rs. 5552690
Financial support from other sources
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions
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5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs
State/University
Level - National Level - International Level -
Exhibition
State/University
Level - National Level - International Level -
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
� Parking facilities have been improved and systematized
� Pure RO drinking water provided to the students
� Rest rooms/Toilets have been renovated
� Reading room provided in the modernized library
� Table tennis court and wash room facilities for sport persons have been provided
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
OUR VISION
Contributing to national development, serving the cause of social justice, ensuring
equity, increasing access to higher education, catering to the needs of students of different
backgrounds and abilities and creating an egalitarian society.
Our Mission
Providing high quality higher education to the students of backward districts of Tamil
Nadu at an affordable cost and capacity building of students to cater to the needs of the
economy, society and the country at a whole.
No. of students benefitted -
5.12 No of social initiatives undertaken by the students 6
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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System: No
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
� Monitoring and conducting periodical review on syllabus, and necessary
modifications are suggested to the University through board of study members.
� Curriculum designed to suit the emerging trends in the job markets with the
introduction of more application oriented subjects.
� Skill-based subjects are often revised to cater to the needs of the students.
� Feedback from alumni, visiting faculties obtained and necessary modifications in
the curriculum carried out accordingly.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
Lecture, group discussion, quiz, demonstration, drill and practice, case studies,
tutorials, team teaching, cooperative learning, seminar, internship, projects/surveys, computer
lab, simulation, field / factory visits, games and role play methods are generally followed in
teaching and learning.
Feedback from stakeholders obtained and followed up
� Followed student-centric teaching
� Emphasized using ICT
� Advised to take up job-oriented and skill-developing certificate courses
� Remedial Classes for weak students
� Encourage the habit of book reading in Library
� Conduct of Seminars/Workshops
� Faculty Development Programme encouraged
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
� Reforms initiated in the Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) for better
quality
� The CIE question papers set by the internal faculty and scrutinized by the
Head of the department concerned.
� Heads of the Departments appointed as Chairpersons of the respective
subject boards.
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� For the practical courses the evaluation is done by a panel of external and
internal examiners.
� Segregation of foil cards in Double Valuation (Internal/External) for
better confidentiality.
� The final year students are provided with the offer of writing
supplementary examination.
6.3.4 Research and Development
� Five ongoing major/minor research projects funded by UGC and DST.
� Faculty members are encouraged to carry out research in thrust and
societal important areas.
� Faculties are encouraged to publish their research work in peer-reviewed
journals, book chapters and to file patents.
� In-house projects are encouraged and guided by faculty and facility
available at college.
� Research collaboration with higher educational institutes in terms of
sharing knowledge, utilizing instrumental facilities and training students
are encouraged.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
The Central Library of the college is a repository of a vast number of learning
resources including textbooks, reference books, national and international journals,
digital resources, online journals, all of which are enriched every year, and software for
tracking resource availability and an automated system for book/journal transactions.
Additionally, there are departmental libraries to provide easy and quick access of
resources to students.
� Free internet services made available
� CC TV surveillance services installed
Physical infrastructure / instrumentation:
Adequate number of seminar halls and conference halls with air-
conditioning and audio-visual facilities, video-conferencing facility, classrooms
equipped with audio-visual and lecture-capture facilities, computer labs, well equipped
laboratories fulfilling academic and research needs. An auditorium, central library,
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sports centre, yoga centre, DTP centre, cafeteria, adequate vehicle parking space for
students and staff are major aspects of our infrastructure.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
� Faculty details are computerized and updated.
� Faculty profiles are updated regularly.
� Permission to avail various leaves (OD/RH etc.) granted.
� Study leave for faculties pursuing research degree (FIP) granted.
� Faculties are motivated to upgrade their qualification, to acquire newer
skills and to enrich the subject knowledge and proficiency.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
� Retirement vacancies are filled up as early as possible.
� Well qualified faculty and staff recruited as per requirement and norms.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
� Campus interviews are organized which facilitates the industry
interaction and student employment.
� Opportunities extended to the students to enable them to get exposure to
the latest technology during internship training.
� Industry experts are invited to conduct workshops
� “Alumni Meet” is conducted every year.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
� Students are admitted to various courses on the basis of merit
� Transparency is maintained in the admission of students
� Preference is given to first generation learners and students from minority
� communities
� Preference is given to sport persons in admissions
� Equal opportunities are given to students from other communities
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6.4 Welfare schemes for
� Festival Loan to Staff
� The Career Guidance Cell provides training for students to enhance their
employability, in addition to providing information on job availability.
� A professional counsellor is available on campus full time.
� Orientation programmes are organised for students.
6.5 Total corpus fund generated Nil
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No �
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic - - Yes -
Administrative - - - -
6.8 Does the University/Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes - No -
For PG Programmes Yes - No -
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination
Reforms?
Not applicable
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the
affiliated/constituent colleges?
Not applicable
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
At periodical intervals the association arranges for meeting and supports the institution
by providing
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� Financial support to the deprived students
� Development and renovation of Infrastructures
� Books to the Library
� Conduct academic programmes and competitions.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
On the opening day conducted once in a semester and as and when necessary, the
feedback obtained from the parent helps the college to take necessary corrective measures
towards the improvement of education, performance of students and infrastructure of the
college.
Regular conduct of Parent-Teacher Meet facilitates the interaction that enables in
building a rapport and co-operation between them. During the meeting the feedback of the
parents are reviewed and used for nurturing the students. Parents meet whenever students run
short of attendance. Parents and local guardians are invited to the college to discuss the
necessary action to be implemented for the progress of the student.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
� The support staffs are provided with necessary training to carry out the day to day
activities with the help of computers. Selected support staff are given permission to
take up the higher studies.
� Every year the Human Resource Department organizes development programmes for
the support staff. They are also encouraged to attend suitable training programmes and
developmental programs at institutions outside.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
� A number of initiatives have been put in place to promote the concept of ‘reduce, reuse
and recycle. The college re affirms to contribute its mite to protect the environment.
� The institution has extensively implemented ecological practices in water and energy
conservation and waste management on the campus. The institution has a green
environment with full-grown trees to maintain the ecology of the place
RO plants supply potable water in the college
Rain harvesting system is under process
Safe disposal of laboratory wastes
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive
impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
Laboratory-integrated theory courses are included in the curriculum to enhance the
practical skills of the students
Innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance teaching-learning process like problem
solving, case studies, project-based learning and peer-teaching.
“Power point based teaching” was adopted for creating better teaching learning effect
and was found to be successful as it was appreciated by the students. The audio visual
method of instruction makes the teaching and learning process effective.
Women’s Day and other days of national importance are celebrated for creating social
responsibility and national integration.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon
at the beginning of the year
IQAC planned the objectives for current year (2016-17) and its progress was
monitored through action taken reports from all concerned persons. In the meeting these
action reports were discussed and corrections were done appropriately wherever required.
Monitor student performance and counsel
each student individually
About 15 students are assigned a Faculty
Advisor who counsels and monitors the
performance, behaviour, attitude and
conduct of the student and motivates them.
Organise extra-curricular activities through
NCC, NSS, YRC
NCC, NSS and YRC Camps organized and
conducted successfully
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution
� VALUE ADDED COURSE
� COMMUNITY SERVICE Annexure III
*(Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii, iii)
.
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
The Institution organizes campaigns every year for spreading awareness on evils of
smoking, use of plastics, burning of tyres and disposing garbage in public places in the
neighboring areas. Eco-friendly practices in the campus are adopted.
� Use of renewable energy
� Dense Plantation and Landscaping on the campus
� Eco-friendly paper used for documentation
� R-and-D focusing on preserving the environment
� Rain water harvesting
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT
Analysis)
Strength
Esteemed institution in this region
Renowned for discipline and academics
Augmenting students’ strength
Launch of new/additional courses catering to the social needs
Innovations in administrative and academic/research activities
Prevalence of student friendly academic environment in the campus
Updated and modified syllabus based on current needs.
Weakness
Many traditional class rooms.
Centralized finance management.
Less number of research projects and research guidance
Lack of modern research equipment as a centralized facility
Opportunities
Students can take up all leading courses at low fees as fixed by state government
Introduction of application oriented subjects in the syllabi
Improvement of communication skills through use of modernized language labs
Offer opportunities to students seeking employment in competitive job market.
Challenges
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Annexure I
Academic calendar for the year 2016-2017
Odd semesters
16.06.2016 Thursday College reopens after summer vacation
07.07.2016 Thursday Ramalan Holiday
15.08.2016 Monday Independance day Holiday
16.08.2016 Tuesday First Internal Exam starts
21.08.2016 Sunday Mid Semester Holiday Begins
29.08.2016 Monday
College reopens after Mid semester
Holidays
05.09.2016 Monday Teachers day/ Vinayagar chadurthi Holiday
13.09.2016 Tuesday Bakrid Holiday
03.10.2016 Monday Second Internal Exam starts
10.10.2016 Monday Saraswathi pooja Holiday
11.10.2016 Tuesday Vijayadasami Holiday
12.10.2016 Wednesday Moharam Holiday
29.10.2016 Saturday Deepavali Holiday
31.10.2016 Monday Practical exam begins
03.11.2016 Thursday Odd Semester Last working day
Even semesters
01.12.2016 Thursday College reopens after winter vacation
13.12.2016 Tuesday Miladinabi Holiday
25.12.2016 Sunday Christmas Holiday
01.01.2017 Sunday New Year Holiday
13.01.2017 Friday Bohi festival Holiday
14.01.2017 Saturday Thamizhar Thirunal Holiday
15.01.2017 Tuesday Pongal Thirunal Holiday
16.01.2017 Monday Uzhavar thirunal Holiday
26.01.2017 Thursday Republic day Holiday
30.01.2017 Tuesday First Internal Exam starts
13.03.2017 Monday Second Internal Exam starts
08.03.2017 Wednesday Womens day
21.03.2017 Tuesday Practical exam begins
06.04.2017 Thursday
Founders Day/Even Semester Last
working day
11.04.2017 Tuesday Semester examination starts
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Annexure – II
STUDENTS FEEDBACK ON QUALITY ASSURANCE
Parameters Very
Good
(%)
Good
(%)
Satisfactor
y (%)
Unsatisfac
tory (%)
Subject Knowledge of the Teacher 63.6 28.4 6.1 1.9
Teaching Skills 64.1 28.6 5.7 1.6
Interest created by the Teacher 66.8 24.7 8.5 -
Ability to explain the concepts clearly 65.3 31.2 3 -
Punctuality 62.1 22.2 12.9 2.8
Providing study material for the students 60.4 23.6 13.3 2.7
Ability to complete the syllabus on time 66.1 21.4 4.7 7.8
Evaluation of CIA/Projects/Seminars objectively 63.2 24.6 12.2 -
Giving individual attention to weak students 61.9 25.2 11.4 1.5
Availability of the teacher in and outside the class 66.9 20.5 10.1 2.5
Teacher comes with preparation to the class 68.3 24.6 4.1 3
Teacher treats the students impartially 69.9 17.4 11.2 1.5
Teacher's communication ability through English 63.1 20.7 10.3 5.9
The Teacher is a role model to me 62.8 23.6 8.2 5.4
Overall rating about the college 60.1 30.6 5.1 4.2
Buildings and classrooms 53.2 34.9 7.6 4.3
Library – Books –Journals accessibility 48.6 35.2 9.4 6.8
Basic Amenities –Drinking water, Toilets etc. 50.1 31.2 12.2 6.5
Students welfare –Cooperative stores, Canteen, etc. 46.4 39.8 11.3 2.5
College office student support services- like
scholarships, Certificates etc. 57.8 29.2 7.1 5.9
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Annexure III
VALUE ADDED COURSES
1. Objective of the Practice To provide an opportunity to students to develop inter-disciplinary knowledge base and
to improve students’ employability skills
2. Need Addressed and the Context
The strategy adopted tries to bridge the perceived technical competency gaps of
students by providing training in employability enhancing technical subjects through
courses of 40 hours duration as a part of the curriculum. The value added courses
thus offered not only help the students to possess interdisciplinary skills but also
augment (promote; assist for) better employability prospects of graduates
3. The Practice
The duration of the each course is 40 hours and the classes are conducted after
the regular working hours of the college. Syllabus is prepared to cater the above said
objectives and is duely approved by experts from the industry. Need based Industry
oriented courses are conducted by various departments of the college and focus is on
developing the skill and employability of the Students. The students are evaluated
by Theory and Practical examination at the end of the program. Certificates are
given with the grade on successful completion of the Examination.
4. Evidence of Success
Number of Students placed through campus interviews has increased gradually
by the enhancement of their inter-personal skills and technical skills other than any
other Arts and Science Colleges in Erode district.
5. Resources
The exclusive study materials prepared by our faculty members. Students also gain
knowledge through practical classes and various other sources as per the guidance
given by the course co-ordinators.
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Annexure III
Best Practices – COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. Objectives: The College aims at creating an awareness of social responsibility
amongst students to ensure that they become the proactive members of future India.
2. Need Addressed and the Context
The College has integrated community service work-study into the institution's overall
civic engagement mission and programs. It has established community service work-
study as an important component of campus community service programs and efforts.
3. The Practice
This practice has been made mandatory, a compulsory component of the curriculum.
Students are graded for the level of involvement and contribution. This can support
other campus service efforts as site coordinators, volunteer coordinators or assistants
in service-learning courses.
4. Evidence of success
Psychological benefits: life satisfaction, feeling good about oneself, and decreases
stress and depression. Social benefits: Engages students with the community, creates
special bonds with the population served, as well as increased social responsibility.
Cognitive benefits: Helps students to enhance their knowledge, earn new experiences,
and develop new skills.
5. Problem encountered and resources required
Financial resources : No separate funds are available to implement this practice.