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Self Study Report of PRESIDENCY COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR

3rd CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

PRESIDENCY COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

PRESIDENCY COLLEGE 100, KAMARAJ SALAI, TRIPLICANE600005

www.presidencychennai.com

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

BANGALORE

February 2018

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Presidency College is a 178 year old premier institution of excellence in education in the country. It issituated in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, facing the sparkling waters of the Bay of Bengal. ThePresidency has produced many a scholars, writers, celebrities, bureaucrats, corporate administrators andscientists in its progressive march over the course of time and has seen its Silver Jubilee, Golden Jubilee,Platinum Jubilee Centenary Celebrations; Post - Centenary Golden Jubilee and Quartoseptcentennial yearcelebrations. The college was an initiative of Lord Elphinstone. The first Principal was Eyre Burton Powell, arenowned Professor of Mathematics in 1840, and with Dr. T. Pramananda Perumal, Principal, it has seen forty-eight Principals who have shown great interest in the upkeep, functioning and furtherance of the College. TheCollege is now an Government Autonomous academic institution.

Vision

“Education is to train and to qualify the native for the higher duties of life in and enlightened nation.

Education is the means by which they (the people) will qualify themselves for the privileges which ourlegislative has shown…In short, by which they can best serve in interest of their children and their country.

When societies grow large and more complex and the technology on which they depend grows more scientific,the process of formal education becomes more important and more expensive.

If the society is to consist of responsible human beings capable of using their ability and creativityconstructively, there must be a solid base for general education”,

Mission

To provide quality sustained essential higher education at all times adapting to changing environment for ameaningful and self-supporting life to the economically poor and socially under-privileged section of thesociety.

To provide value based education to inculcate a sense of responsibility, patriotism, social awareness and tobecome a good citizen of the country

To provide technical skills and knowledge and to meet the challenges and competencies among students.

To identify the potentialities and encourage active and quality research useful for the development of thesociety and the nation.

1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

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Institutional Strength

BRAND REPUTATION AND HISTORYPAST ALUMNILOCATION AND CAMPUS AREAGOVERNMENT STATUSHIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY RECRUITED THROUGH TRBSINGLE WINDOW ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS WITH RESERVATION FOLLOWEDMETICULOUSLYCATER MOSTLY TO FIRST GEN LEARNERSAUTONOMYFINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM UGC , DST, DBT, ICSSRGRADUATE , POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH OUTPUT IS NOTABLERESEARCH ORIENTATION IS INCREASINGCURRICULUM ON PAR WITH THE BESTTUTORIAL SYSTEMEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES- NSS,NCC,RC,YRC,RRCSPORTS- KABBADI, HANDBALL, ATHLETICS, VOLLEYBALLWE TRANSFORM RURAL AND UNDERPRIVILAGED STUDENTS TO GET PLACEMENTS-ESPIN PRIVATECOURSES FOR HEARING IMPAIRED ( 1ST IN TAMIL NADU) AND SIZABLE VISUALLYCHALLENGED STUDENTS AND STAFFACCESSIBILTY TO TRANSPORT, BANKS, STORES, HOSTELHAVE EVOLVED AN EFFICIENT EVALUATION SYSTEM WITH PROPER CHECKS ANDBALANCES IN PLACE

Institutional Weakness

OLD HERITAGE BUILDINGS MAINTAINED BY PWD WITH LITTLE SCOPE OFRENOVATIONRESEARCH LACKS CONSULTANCY AND PPP THRUST DUE TO RED TAPISM

LACK OF FACILITIES LIKE CLASS ROOMS ESPECIALLY FOR NEW COURSES, RESTROOMS, POTABLE WATER DUE TO HIGH TDS, CANTEENECONOMIC STATUS OF STUDENTS- DEPENDENT ON SCHOLARSHIPSLANGUAGE- PROFICIENCY IN TAMIL ONLYPOOR COMPUTERISATION AND WIFI CONNECTIVITYTIMINGS (8.25-1) - DUE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND SHIFT SYSTEM- AS CLASSESSTART BY 8.25, STUDENTS ATTENDANCE IS POOR IN THE 1ST HOURPOOR DOCUMENTATION OF ACTIVITIESOFFICE IS UNDERSTAFFEDMANY STUDENTS DONT GET INVOLVED IN CO AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ASTHEY GO FOR PART TIME JOBSPRESENCE OF SEWAGE FILLED COOUM AND SLUMS NEARBY IS AN EYESORETECHNOLOGY FRIENDLY TEACHING TECHNIQUES HASNT FOUND MANY TAKERSCAMPUS ROADS, LIGHTING, WASTE MANAGEMENT, ENERGY CONSERVATION NOT INPLACE

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THE CAMPUS DOESNT HAVE A DEDICATED EB LINELACK SKILL DEVELOPMENT/ TRAININGFOR A LONG TIME ONLY INCHARGE PRINCIPALS WERE PLACED

Institutional Opportunity

STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR IMPLEMENTING UGC MANDATES LIKE GENDERSENSITISATION, ANTI RAGGING THROUGH IQACFUNDING FROM RUSA FUNDING AND UGC WILL ENHANCE OUR FACILITIES AND TAKECARE OF STAKE HOLDERS’ EXPECTATIONSIF WE GET HERITAGE STATUS, INTACH LIKE INSTITUTIONS CAN MANAGE THEHISTORICAL BUILDINGS BETTERICT IS AN OPPRTUNITY TO MAKE OUT CAMPUS WIFI ENABLED AND HELP DIGITALISETHE LIBRARY AND MAKE AVAILABLE E- SERVICES FOR ALLA STRONG AND FUNCTIONAL IQAC ENHANCES THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSDELIVERABLITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTSECO FRIENDLY PRACTICES HAVE BEEN INITIATED – RWH, WASTE MANAGEMENT-SOLAR LED LIGHTSTANSCHE INITIATIVESAPPLY FOR PATENTS AND PPP

Institutional Challenge

ANY CHANGE IS MET WITH RESISTANCE OR SCEPTISICMGOVERNMENT SHOULD BE MORE PROACTIVE AND GOOD INITIATIVES DESERVE MOREATTENTIONAS COLLEGE CLOSES BY 1PM, WORK CULTURE IS AFFECTEDGETTING MORE FACULTY TO APPLY FOR PROJECTS AND MORE DEPARTMENTS TOAPPLY FOR WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS SO THAT STAKE HOLDERS BENEFITGETTING THE EB TO GIVE THE COLLEGE A DEDICATED EB LINE.GETTING THE GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL SOLAR LED PANELS AND IMPLEMENT ECOFRIENDLY WASTE DISPOSAL OR RECYCLE PRACTICESINTRODUCTION OF LANGUAGE LABS, SOFT SKILLS AND ENSURING PROPER USECHANNELISE THE YOUTH AND THEIR ENERGY TO MAKE INDIA BETTER.WITH A REGULAR PRINCIPAL NOW , THE SYSTEM HAS TO BE PUT ON THE RAILS.

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects

Departmental Board of Studies are constituted as defined by the UGC. This team works to develop coherentcourses for the programmes. This is followed by review of the course based on feedback and therebyidentifying the needs of the learners.

Guidelines from UGC, TANSCHE, UoM are considered and a Template of the respective departmental courses

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are defined. The syllabus is presented for perusal and the observations are discussed and the final draft issubmitted to the Controller of Examinations. Final template for each Program is defined and the newCurriculum is implemented.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

A Choice Based Credit System is followed wherein sufficient number of elective courses decided by thedepartment BOS is provided once in every three years.

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

It is made sure that there are application oriented courses in every program. Students have to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities to get credits for obtaining the degree. The students have Library hoursto avail Library facility.

Compulsory Internship for all PG students is introduced from 2016 to get hands on training in their field ofchoice.

Soft Skills and Computer Literacy are offered to students to be a computer-literate.

Bridge courses are conducted for the first year UG students for orientation towards the demands of highereducation.

1.4 Feedback System

A feedback format is designed for the students, parents, teachers and alumni are analysed for the revision ofcurricula. This analysis helps the IQAC, Principal and the College Council to take corrective measures.

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

Efforts are made to serve students of different backgrounds and abilities, through effective teaching-learningexperiences.

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

A single window system of admission of students to the UG programmes is adopted complying with all thenorms.

2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

Since 2007-2008, the college offers B. Com (General) and B.C.A. under shift II system for Hearing Impairedstudents.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

Teachers provide a variety of learning experiences, including individual and collaborative learning. Eachstudent of the college will be assigned as a ward and the Tutors will monitor the progress of the students in the

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studies, regularity and behaviour.

2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality

Recruitment is by Teachers Recruitment Board. After recruitment, teachers keep abreast with the latestdevelopments for individual and institutional excellence. Teachers periodically update their knowledge byattending orientation and refresher courses, participate and present research papers, give guest lectures andpublish research articles.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

Two Continuous Assessments tests were conducted in regular intervals. A Model examination is conductedclose to the semester examinations. Internal marks were awarded for monitoring and assessment.

2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

Corrective actions like special coaching and intensive attention on weak students are administered.

2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

Provision of pure drinking water and good quality food at affordable price, serene and sylvan environmentmakes life peaceful for students. Satisfaction levels of students are reflected in their participation in keepingtheir campus clean and planting of samplings.

Research, Innovations and Extension

The institution understands its responsibility in enabling faculty to undertake research projects.

3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities

Research is a culture in the campus more than a practice. Required infrastructure like space and equipment andsupport facilities are made available. The institution collaborates with other agencies, institutions, researchbodies for sharing research facilities and undertaking collaborative research. A medicinal garden was created in1988 and is being maintained for the researchers.

3.2 Resource Mobilisation for Research

The institution supports its faculty for submitting research projects and securing external funding throughflexibility in administrative processes and infrastructure and academic support.

3.3 Innovation Ecosystem

The institution conducts workshop and seminars. Felicitation of faculty in the weekly assembly for theirinnovation, contributions and awards are explicitly commended by the institution.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

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The staff profile reflects the potentiality in publications of research articles of international standards. The listof awards and achievements of the faculty are evident for their ability.

3.5 Consultancy

The finances generated through consultancy are fairly utilized and the faculty taking up consultancy areproperly rewarded.

3.6 Extension Activities

National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Rotaract Club, Youth Red Cross Society, QuizClub and Bio Informatics Infrastructure Facility Centre are the proven channels where the students get involvedin shaping up their personalities.

3.7 Collaboration

The institution maintains a closer contact with the work field and collaborations are made with academicbodies/institutions or industry or other agencies of professional and social relevance.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities

The institution is 178 years old and built by the British. Gallery class rooms with large doors for adequateventilation. Wooden furniture for comfortable posture and long lectures and two tier black boards with properillumination and dais for the faculty for reach in presentation are added advantage. Separate classrooms fordepartments and large laboratories for easy manoeuvring by the students. Playground of international standardat the Marina and another playground within the campus fulfil the needs of the students and faculty. A state ofthe art gymnasium is available within the campus. Other facilities like hygienic canteen, Aavin milk parlour,photocopying are available. Central Bank of India has an extension counter in the College. The campus is wellconnected by train and bus and serves as a landmark for Chennai.

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

The Library including the general and department libraries contain more than one lakh volumes and about3,000 volumes are added every year.

4.3 IT Infrastructure

There is Wi-Fi internet connection with the speed of 500mbps which is accessible in every department of thecampus. A National Bio Informatics Infrastructure Facility Centre of the Department of Biotechnology wasestablished on 26.03.07 at the P.G. and Research Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

Ready availability of electrician and plumber appointed by Public Works Department are permanently staged inthe campus. There is a committee for monitoring the activities and expenditure in the budget for maintenance

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and replenishment.

Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Support

The Institution has constituted committees like guidance cell, placement cell, grievance redressal cell, tutorialsystem, guidance and counselling system to support students. Students are benefited through scholarships,medium funds, free travel bus passes and concession railway passes. The Students’ Co-operative Stores supplythe needs of the student’s like provision of record notes and reprography.

A Complaint box is fixed in front of the Principal’s office which will be checked every day.

Number of scholarships which include government and college council are tenable for the students.

5.2 Student Progression

The reasons for poor attainment by the students are identified by the tutorial system and the remedial measuresare implemented. Good Lab practices and hands on training are given to the students and the students areguided to compete in state/national/international level exam or competitions for career development.

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

The Presidency College Athletic Association provides facilities in the college for the participation incompetitions. The institution promotes inclusive practices for social justice and better student societyrelationships. The institution promotes value-based education for inculcating social responsibility and goodcitizenry amongst its students. The institution has the required infrastructure and promotes active participationof the students in social, cultural and leisure activities.

5.4 Alumni Engagement

All past students of the College shall be eligible to become member of the Association. There is provision forAlumni to register in the website. The notable alumni column includes two Nobel Laureates like Sir CV Ramanand S. Chandrasekar.

Governance, Leadership and Management

The College Council consisting of all Heads of the Departments is an advisory body headed by the Principal.The Departmental Associations with students as members meets periodically to discuss about the subjectconcerned.

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

To provide quality sustained essential higher education at all times adapting to changing environment for ameaningful and self-supporting life to the economically poor and socially under-privileged section of thesociety.

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To provide value based education to inculcate a sense of responsibility, patriotism, social awareness and tobecome a good citizen of the country

To provide technical skills and knowledge and to meet the challenges and competencies among students.

To identify the potentialities and encourage active and quality research useful for the development of thesociety and the nation.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

The functions of the institution and its academic and administrative units are governed by the principles ofparticipation and transparency.

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

The process of planning human resources, professional development programmes and seeking appropriatefeedback, analysis of responses ensures the basis for planning.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

The institution has strategies for mobilizing resources and ensures transparency in financial management. Theincome and expenditure of the institution are subjected to regular internal and external audit.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

The institution has an IQAC and adopts a participatory approach in managing its provisions which is a systemof self-regulated responsibility of the higher education institutions.

Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

The institution organizes gender equity promotion programmes. The institution displays sensitivity to issueslike climate change and environmental issues. It adopts environment friendly practices and takes necessaryactions such as energy conservation, rain water harvesting, waste recycling, solid/liquid waste management, e-waste management, carbon neutral and green practices. The institution facilitates the differently abled, explicitconcern for human values and professional ethics. In other words, the concerns for social responsibilities aswell as the values held by the institution are explicit in its regular activities.

7.2 Best Practices

All students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the College shall attend the College Assembly which isconducted in the first hour of Monday every week. This practice has been in vogue since January 2015.TheCollege principal presides over the assembly. Achievers and those who receive special honours in social,academic and extra - curricular activities are honoured in the assembly. A quiz programme is also conductedand prizes are given away to study who answer the questions to encourage and stimulate the young minds.Common announcements for the students are also announced in the assembly.

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7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

In 2006-2007 B.Com.(CS) (English Medium), B.A. Economics (English Medium), B.A. Economics (TamilMedium), and B.A. History (Tamil Medium), were started parallel in shift II in addition to those conducted inshift I increasing the opportunity for the aspirants for the above-mentioned courses.

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2. PROFILE

2.1 BASIC INFORMATION

Name and Address of the College

Name PRESIDENCY COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

Address PRESIDENCY COLLEGE 100, KAMARAJSALAI, TRIPLICANE

City CHENNAI

State Tamil Nadu

Pin 600005

Website www.presidencychennai.com

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone withSTD Code

Mobile Fax Email

Principal T. PRAMANANDAPERUMAL

044-28544894 9444936800 044-28510732

[email protected]

IQACCoordinator

V.JAISANKAR

044-28550834 9884450869 - [email protected]

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Government

Type of Institution

By Gender Co-education

By Shift Regular Day Evening

Recognized Minority institution

If it is a recognized minroity institution No

Establishment Details

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Date of Establishment, Prior to the Grant of'Autonomy'

01-01-1840

Date of grant of 'Autonomy' to the College by UGC 10-07-1987

University to which the college is affiliated

State University name Document

Tamil Nadu University of Madras View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

2f of UGC 17-06-1972 View Document

12B of UGC 17-06-1972 View Document

Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies likeAICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)

StatutoryRegulatoryAuthority

Recognition/Approval details Institution/Department programme

Day,Month and year(dd-mm-yyyy)

Validity inmonths

Remarks

AICTE View Document 16-04-2016 12

Recognitions

Is the College recognized by UGC as a Collegewith Potential for Excellence(CPE)?

No

Is the College recognized for its performance byany other governmental agency?

No

Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Areain Acres

Built up Area insq.mts.

Main campusarea

PRESIDENCY COLLEGE100, KAMARAJ SALAI,TRIPLICANE

Urban 35 80808.18

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2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)

ProgrammeLevel

Name of Programme/Course

Duration inMonths

EntryQualification

Medium ofInstruction

SanctionedStrength

No.ofStudentsAdmitted

UG BA,History 36 PLUS TWO English +Tamil

90 86

UG BA,PoliticalScience

36 PLUS TWO English +Tamil

90 90

UG BA,Economics


120 120

UG BCom,CorporateSecretaryship

36 PLUS TWO English 88 88

UG BCom,CommerceGeneral


UG BCom,CommerceHearingImpaired


UG BA,English 36 PLUS TWO English 40 40

UG BA,Tamil 36 PLUS TWO Tamil 48 48

UG BA,Hindi 36 PLUS TWO Hindi 10 1

UG BA,Malayalam

36 PLUS TWO Malayalam 15 0

UG BA,Urdu 36 PLUS TWO Urdu 15 0

UG BSc,Mathematics


48 48

UG BSc,Statistics


UG BSc,Physics 36 PLUS TWO English +Tamil

72 58

UG BSc,Chemist 36 PLUS TWO English + 100 100

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ry Tamil

UG BSc,PlantBiology AndPlant Biotechnology


60 60

UG BSc,Zoology 36 PLUS TWO English +Tamil

48 46

UG BSc,Geology 36 PLUS TWO English 50 50

UG BSc,Geography


UG BCA,ComputerApplicationsHearingImpaired


UG BSc,Psychology


PG MA,History 24 UGDEGREE

English 40 22

PG MA,PoliticalScience

24 UGDEGREE

English 25 16

PG MA,Public Administration

24 UGDEGREE

English 25 25

PG MA,Economics

24 UGDEGREE

English 25 20

PG MCom,CommerceGeneral

24 UGDEGREE

English 36 31

PG MA,English 24 UGDEGREE

English 36 34

PG MA,Tamil 24 UGDEGREE

Tamil 24 14

PG MA,Sanskrit 24 UGDEGREE

English 9 3

PG MA,Telugu 24 UGDEGREE

English 15 5

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PG MSW,SocialWork

24 UGDEGREE

English 16 15

PG MSc,Mathematics

24 UGDEGREE

English 16 16

PG MSc,Statistics

24 UGDEGREE

English 22 22

PG MSc,Physics 24 UGDEGREE

English 18 18

PG MSc,Chemistry

24 UGDEGREE

English 20 20

PG MSc,PlantBiology AndPlant Biotechnology

24 UGDEGREE

English 20 20

PG MSc,Zoology

24 UGDEGREE

English 20 19

PG MSc,Geology

24 UGDEGREE

English 16 16

PG MSc,Geography

24 UGDEGREE

English 16 14

PG MSc,Microbiology

24 UGDEGREE

English 14 14

PG MCA,ComputerApplications

36 UGDEGREE

English 30 2

PG MSc,Psychology

24 UGDEGREE

English 18 18

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,History

24 PG ORM.PHILDEGREE

English 40 4

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,PoliticalScience


English 16 0

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,PublicAdministration


English 16 1

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 24 PG OR English 72 1

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(Ph.D) l,Economics M.PHILDEGREE

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,CommerceGeneral

24 PG OR MPHIL.DEGREE

English 48 16

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,English

24 PG OR M.PHIL.DEGREE

English 40 2

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,Tamil


Tamil 136 14

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Sanskrit

24 PG ORM.PHIL.DEGREE

English 8 0

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,Telugu


Telugu 24 3

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Mathematics


English 24 0

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Statistics


English 16 2

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,Physics


English 64 1

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Chemistry


English 64 2

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD orDPhil,PlantBiology AndPlant Biotechnology


English 72 6

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Zoology


English 56 2

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Geology


English 24 1

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Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Geography


English 16 1

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Microbiology


English 8 0

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,ComputerApplications


English 32 1

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,Psychology


English 8 0

Pre Doctoral(M.Phil)

MPhil,History

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 10


MPhil,Political Science

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 11


MPhil,PublicAdministration

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 3


MPhil,Economics

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12


MPhil,CommerceGeneral

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12


MPhil,English

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 11


MPhil,Tamil 12 PGDEGREE

English 12 11


MPhil,Sanskrit

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 4


MPhil,Telugu

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 11


MPhil,Mathematics

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12


MPhil,Statistics

12 PGDEGREE

English 8 2


MPhil,Physics

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12

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MPhil,Chemistry

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12


MPhil,PlantBiology AndPlant Biotechnology

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 8


MPhil,Zoology

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 6


MPhil,Geology

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 1


MPhil,Geography

12 PGDEGREE

English 12 12


MPhil,ComputerApplications

12 PGDEGREE

English 10 10


MPhil,Psychology

12 PGDEGREE

English 7 4

Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College

Teaching Faculty

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by theUGC /UniversityStateGovernment

0 100 135

Recruited 0 0 0 0 71 29 0 100 94 41 0 135

Yet to Recruit 0 0 0

Sanctioned by theManagement/Society or OtherAuthorizedBodies

0 0 0

Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0 0 0

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Non-Teaching Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by theUGC /University StateGovernment

156

Recruited 36 19 0 55

Yet to Recruit 101

Sanctioned by theManagement/Societyor Other AuthorizedBodies

0

Recruited 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0

Technical Staff


Sanctioned by theUGC /University StateGovernment

5

Recruited 3 0 0 3

Yet to Recruit 2

Sanctioned by theManagement/Societyor Other AuthorizedBodies

0

Recruited 0 0 0 0

Yet to Recruit 0

Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff

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Permanent Teachers

HighestQualification


Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 66 26 0 75 29 0 196

M.Phil. 0 0 0 5 3 0 18 12 0 38

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Temporary Teachers




D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 5 0 16

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 8 0 20

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 10

Part Time Teachers




D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Details of Visting/Guest Faculties

Number of Visiting/Guest Facultyengaged with the college?


0 0 0 0

Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year

Programme From the StateWhere Collegeis Located

From OtherStates of India

NRI Students ForeignStudents

Total

Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 31 2 0 0 33

Female 24 2 0 0 26

Others 0 0 0 0 0


Male 74 0 0 0 74

Female 93 0 0 0 93

Others 0 0 0 0 0

UG Male 796 0 1 0 797

Female 262 0 0 0 262

Others 0 0 0 0 0

PG Male 187 0 0 0 187

Female 197 0 0 0 197

Others 0 0 0 0 0

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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four AcademicYears

Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

SC Male 369 366 399 402

Female 148 153 152 136

Others 0 0 0 0

ST Male 27 26 16 36

Female 4 5 3 20

Others 0 0 0 0

OBC Male 710 735 744 693

Female 304 294 219 238

Others 0 0 0 0

General Male 13 17 22 27

Female 26 7 19 13

Others 0 0 0 0

Others Male 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0

Total 1601 1603 1574 1565

2.3 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS

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Department Name Upload Report

Chemistry View Document

Commerce General View Document

Commerce Hearing Impaired View Document

Computer Applications View Document

Computer Applications Hearing Impaired View Document

Corporate Secretaryship View Document

Economics View Document

English View Document

Geography View Document

Geology View Document

Hindi View Document

History View Document

Malayalam View Document

Mathematics View Document

Microbiology View Document

Physics View Document

Plant Biology And Plant Biotechnology View Document

Political Science View Document

Psychology View Document

Public Administration View Document

Sanskrit View Document

Social Work View Document

Statistics View Document

Tamil View Document

Telugu View Document

Urdu View Document

Zoology View Document

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3. Extended Profile

3.1 Program

Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

81 81 79 79 79

Number of all programs offered by the institution during the last five years

Response : 79

How many self-financed Programs does the institution offer

Response : 0

Number of new programmes introduced during the last five years, if any

Response : 2

Number of UG programmes offered by the College, which are not covered under the Autonomous status of UGC

Response : 0

Number of PG programmes offered by the College, which are not covered under Autonomous status of UGC

Response : 0

Whether the College is offering professional programme

Response : Yes

3.2 Students

Number of students year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

3687 3509 3432 3454 3423

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Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1358 1256 1333 1370 1350

Total number of outgoing / final year students

Response : 5758

Number of students appeared in the examination conducted by the Institution, year-wise during the lastfive years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

3687 3509 3432 3454 3423

Number of revaluation applications year-wise during the last 5 years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

360 144 95 1 1

3.3 Teachers

Number of courses in all programs year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1388 1388 1306 1306 1306

Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years

Response : 1306

Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

230 226 227 236 239

Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years

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Response : 1158

Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years

Response : 99

Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

277 277 272 272 272

Total number of publications during the last 5 years, which are included in online databases such asSCOPUS, web of science or PubMed/ Indian Citation Index

Response : 796

3.4 Institution

Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during the last fiveyears

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

9562 9182 10013 11642 9397

Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the lastfive years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1221 1221 1183 1183 1183

Total number of classrooms and seminar halls

Response : 115

Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose

Response : 74

Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

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2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

93.64 64.92 60.47 61.72 60.74

Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)

Response : 69600

Annual power requirement of the institution (in KWH)

Response : 141120

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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)

Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development 1.1.1 Curricula developed /adopted have relevance to the local/ national / regional/global

developmental needs with learning objectives including program outcomes, program specificoutcomes and course outcomes of all the program offered by the Institution

Response:

Departmental Board of Studies are constituted as defined by the UGC. This team works to developcoherent courses for the programmes. This is followed by review of the course based on feedback andthereby identifying the needs of the learners.

Guidelines from UGC, TANSCHE, UoM are considered and a Template of the respective departmentalcourses are defined. The syllabus is presented for perusal and the observations are discussed and the finaldraft is submitted to the Controller of Examinations. Final template for each Program is defined and thenew Curriculum is implemented.

Academic Flexibility

Choice Based Credit System is followed wherein sufficient number of elective courses decided by thedepartment BOS is provided once in every three years.

Feedback System

A feedback format is designed for the students, parents, teachers and alumni are analysed for the revisionof curricula. This analysis helps the IQAC, Principal and the College Council to take corrective measures.

Local, National, regional and global development needs and relevance

The Curricula of the department are designed based on the local, national and global needs. Local speicificcourses like hydrogeology, aquaculture, horticulture, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Accounting Practices,Clinical skills, Marketing, Counselling psychology, etc. are designed speicifically keeping local needsand demands in mind. At the national level courses like Petrology, Monetary economics, HRM,Organization behaviour, Incometax, Envionmental biology, etc. cater to the history, current trends andscope. To meet global development need courses like Biotechnology, International economics, publiceconomics, Multivariate analysis, Nanotechnology are offered.

1.1.2 Percentage of programs where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years

Response: 77.22

1.1.2.1 How many programs were revised out of total number of programs offered during the last fiveyears

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Response: 61

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1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on Employability/ Entrepreneurship/ Skilldevelopment during the last five years

Response: 23.36

1.1.3.1 Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

316 320 309 309 309


Minutes of the Boards of Studies/ AcademicCouncil meetings with approvals for these courses

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Average percentage of courses having focus onemployability/ entrepreneurship

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1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs

offered during last five years

Response: 9.95

1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years

Response: 130


Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOSmeetings

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Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

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1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course systemhas been implemented

Response: 49.38

1.2.2.1 Number of programs in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.

Response: 40



1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability,

Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum

Response:

Curriculum design is an essential component of any Program’s success. The curriculum has to be enrichedto take in to account various factors essential for a holistic development of a student. Based on thisnecessity various inputs have been given to take care of the various essentialities, which thus leads to anenriched curriculum.

It is made sure there are application oriented courses in every program so as to facilitate the holisticdevelopment of students. This is achieved through prescribing dynamic and updated curricular inputs foradded courses and activities which may not be directly linked with one’s discipline of study but contributeto sensitizing students to cross-cutting issues relevant to the current pressing concerns both nationally andinternationally such as gender, environment and sustainability, human values and professional ethics,development of creative and divergent competencies.

The curriculum of the various Program incorporates components like Environmental issues, Gender equityand sensitivity, National issues, National integration, fundamental duties. This is in addition to variousSkill Based courses, Extra Departmental courses, Project, Internship.

The Evaluation process is also essential in a comprehensive testing of the enriched Curriculum.Assignments and seminars were given to students to augment the skill to collect information and improvepresentation skills in both writing and on stage.

Apart from academic enrichment, students have to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activitieswhich has a credit allotted and essential for obtaining a degree. The students also have Library hoursallotted in their time tables to enable them to avail of the College / Department Library facility.

The introduction of compulsory Internship for all PG students from 2016 as a part of the Curricula is toenable students get hands on training in their field of choice from an industry, lab, government / Privateorganisations to learn essential skills and training for employment in the future.

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Soft Skills and Computer Literacy are common courses offered in many Programs to enable students facethe world of Interview, and to be a computer-literate, a prerequisite in the prevailing employment market.

Bridge courses are conducted for the first year UG students before the commencement of the classes toorient them with the demands of higher education. Communication skills and life skills are taught to thestudents during the first five days of the course. Participation of students in model making during scienceday commemoration every year induces the students’ cognitive capabilities. Apart from the bridge course,courses like soft skills, environment studies and value education are also part of the curriculum.


Upload the list and description of the courses whichaddress the Gender, Environment and Sustainability,Human Values and Professional Ethics into theCurriculum

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1.3.2 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the lastfive years

Response: 5

1.3.2.1 How many new value-added courses are added within the last 5 years

Response: 5


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1.3.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above

Response: 1.42

1.3.3.1 Number of students enrolled in value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offeredyear-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

262 0 0 0 0


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1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships

Response: 15.95

1.3.4.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships

Response: 588


List of programs and number of studentsundertaking field projects / internships

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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers, 4) Alumni 5)

Parents for design and review of syllabus Semester wise /year-wiseA. Any 4 of above

B. Any 3 of above

C. Any 2 of above

D. Any 1 of above

Response: A. Any 4 of above

1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website

B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken

C. Feedback collected and analysed

D. Feedback collected

Response: C. Feedback collected and analysed

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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years

Response: 0.19

2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

10 5 6 6 6


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2.1.2 Demand Ratio(Average of last five years)

Response: 5.76

2.1.2.1 Number of seats available year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1764 1764 1708 1708 1708


Demand Ratio (Average of Last five years) View Document

2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as perapplicable reservation policy during the last five years

Response: 100

2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last fiveyears

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1221 1221 1183 1183 1183

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Average percentage of seats filled against seatsreserved

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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special

programs for advanced learners and slow learners

Response:

The admission process clearly satisfies the needs of the students from diverse backgrounds includingbackward community as well as from different locales. Special efforts are made using the website, alumniand the current students, to bring in students from special categories and different states. Since 2007-2008,the college has been offering B. Com (General) and B.C.A. courses under shift II system exclusively forHearing Impaired students with the active support of the Department of Social Welfare, Government ofTamil Nadu.

To bridge the gap between the different levels of learners admitted in a year, a TANSCHE designed bridgecourse is offered. After the completion of the course the tutorial system is effective to narrow down thegap between different levels of learners. The continous assessment process gives ample scope to identifythe slow learners for whom remedial classes, motivation and counselling is given by the respective tutorsalong with the support from other department faculty. The State Government and UGC sponsor remedialcourses for SC/ST and OBC students.

For advanced learners the continous assessment system helps identify them. Such students are thencounselled and encouraged to take up higher levels of learning especially those with the aptitude forresearch. Assignment,Seminar and internship help such student in a great way. The students are alsoencouraged to start preparing for various competitive examinations.

2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio

Response: 16.03



2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls

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Response: 7.27

2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls

Response: 268



2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem

solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences

Response:

The college follows a lecturing, tutoring cum interactive mode of academic delivery system, where in thestudent has to attend lectures, perform practicals, write assignments, take seminars, go for field trips, doprojects and undergo intenships. the system is student centred and his experiences help him achieve theintent of the program taken up.

In science departments practicals help observe and learn the various experiments hands on and thus gain lotof experience which are useful for employment or entrepreneurship.

Group activities are encouraged and discussions bring out various ideas and better understanding ofconcepts of humanities, commerce or science. Participatory learning is the backbone for the holisticdevelopment of the student and also imparts essential life skills for the future. Students are also made totake up extracurricural activities which enforce participatory learning and interactions.

Problem solving methodologies are a part of the curriculum and academic practices. Students areencouraged to ask questions and find out answers to problems as this helps students tale up initiatives, facesituations and find solutions. this is an added life skill.

In combination with other academic activities, the student gets a opportunity to attain an enhanced learningexperience and fulfilment

Efforts are made to serve students of different backgrounds and abilities, through effective teaching-learning experiences.

Teaching-Learning Process

Teachers provide a variety of learning experiences, including individual and collaborative learning. Eachstudent of the college will be assigned as a ward and the Tutors will monitor the progress of the students inthe studies, regularity and behaviour.

Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

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Corrective actions like special coaching and intensive attention on weak students are administered.

Student feedback

The student feedback helps to improve the quality of the learning skill methods.

2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems(LMS), E-learning resources etc.

Response: 18.7

2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT

Response: 43


List of teachers (using ICT for teaching) View Document

2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues

Response: 13.12

2.3.3.1 Number of mentors

Response: 281


Year wise list of number of students, full timeteachers and mentor/mentee ratio

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2.3.4 Preparation and adherence to Academic Calendar and Teaching plans by the institution

Response:

The College calendar is integral part of any academic institution. Presidency College has its own collegecalendar which is provided to all faculty and students at the beginning of the academic year.

The preparation of the calendar is initiated with constitution of the college calendar committee. Thiscommittee is headed by the Principal, senior faculty members and the college librarian. The Governmentofficial gazette for public holiday notification is used as a basis. The committee then works out the 90working days for each semester for the academic year.

The college follows a day order system which is 6 day orders in a cycle for fifteen cycles in asemester.

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The calendar contains the various essential timelines, programmes, Government holidays. The otherimportant details include opening and closing day of each semester, tuition fee payment schedule,Examination fee payment schedule, continuous assessment test schedule, model examination schedule,practical examinations schedule and the commencement of semester end examinations.

The calendar contains all the essential information about the institution, the departments and thecourses offered by the departments, faculty designation and qualification, tutorial system, the evaluationsystem, redressal system, various committees.

The schedule provided in the calendar is strictly followed by the institution, faculty and students.Any deviation due to unavoidable circumstances is notified and proper compensatory remedies are workedout without affecting the minimum working days and mandatory processes.

2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

Response: 84.54


Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned postsfor 5 years

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2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years

Response: 77.86

2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

188 180 178 178 177


List of number of full time teachers with PhD andnumber of full time teachers for 5 years

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2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years

Response: 13.95

2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers

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Response: 3208


List of Teachers including their PAN,designation,dept and experience details

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2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State,National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 2.59

2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level fromGovernment recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 5 0 0 1



2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during thelast five years

Response: 0.73

2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

2 2 2 2 2


List of full time teachers from other state and statefrom which qualifying degree was obtained

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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the

declaration of results during the last five years

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Response: 24.2

2.5.1.1 Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declarationof results year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

16 23 25 29 28


List of programs and date of last semester and dateof declaration of result

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2.5.2 Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total numberappeared in the examinations during the last five years

Response: 4.05

2.5.2.1 Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

408 201 119 0 0


Number of complaints and total number of studentsappeared year wise

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2.5.3 Average percentage of applications for revaluation leading to change in marks during the lastfive years

Response: 24.43

2.5.3.1 Number of applications for revaluation leading to change in marks year-wise during the last fiveyears

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

128 58 44 0 0

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Year wise number of applications, students andrevaluation cases

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2.5.4 Positive impact of reforms on the examination procedures and processes including ITintegration and continuous internal assessment on the examination management system

Response:

Components of Evaluation

Continuous Assessments

Two scheduled tests and one model examination. Assignments and seminars quizzes.

Semester-end Examination

Semester End Examinations for UG and PG courses will be held in October and April

UG, PG & M.Phil. - single valuation by External examiners only

The students are required to know the Continuous Assessment (CIA) marks affix their signature againsttheir names of each subject before the last working day of the semester.

The Semester End Examination and Continuous Assessment carrying 75 percent and 25 percentrespectively of the total marks of 100 for each paper will form the basis for grading each course and for theaward of the Degree.

Grading System

Grading and CGPA is followed in general accordance with the University norms.

Passing Minimum for B.A., / B.Sc., / B.Com., & B.C.A.,

A candidate who secures not less than 40 percent at the semester end examinations in each subject and notless than 40 percent of the total marks for the subject taking into consideration the semester endexamination and continuous assessment marks put together shall be declared to have passed theexamination in that subject. There is no passing minimum for internal assessment tests.

Passing Minimum for M.A., / M.Sc., /M.S.W., /M.Com., & M.C.A.:

A candidate who secures not less than 50 percent at the semester end examinations in each subject and notless than 50 percent of the total marks for the subject taking into consideration the semester endexaminations and continuous assessment marks put together shall be declared to have passed the

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examination in the subject. There is no passing minimum for internal assessment tests.

Any appeal regarding autonomous examinations should be made within thirty days from the date of thepublication of the results.

Number of Appearances

UG – three years, up to ten semesters of reappearance

PG - two years (three years for MCA), up to six semesters of reappearance

Attendance

The college follows the current rules of the University of Madras. 75% of attendance is compulsory foreach semester in each course. The students will not be allowed to write the examination if they do not havethe minimum attendance.

REFORMS

Applying for Transparency of Answer script

(i) A UG student can apply for photocopy of answer script within SEVEN days of the publication of theresults.

Re-totalling and Re-valuation of the answer scripts

(i) A student (UG, PG and MPhil) can apply for retotalling of answer script within SEVEN days of thepublication of the results.

(ii) UG, PG and M.Phil. students are eligible to apply for revaluation for each paper along with theapplication form available in the office of the COE within TEN days from the date of publication of theresults.

Supplementary Examination:

Students who have failed in one subject only in the final Semester End examination in U.G. and P.G. andM.Phil.; courses are eligible to appear for this examination.

2.5.5 Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination ManualA. 100% automation of entire division & implementation of Examination Management System(EMS)

B. Only student registration, Hall ticket issue & Result Processing

C. Only student registration and result processing

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D. Only result processing

Response: B. Only student registration, Hall ticket issue & Result Processing


Current manual of examination automation systemand Annual reports of examination including thepresent status of automation

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2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered

by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students

Response:

The program outcome of all the programs offered by the college are uploaded and available on the websitefor public viewership as well as stake holder viewership. The PO is an indicator of the content and thelevel of the syllabi offered by the various departments. This is also an indicator of the academic levels,competence and equipping the students to face the demands of the job industries. Each PO has beendesigned precisely to express the content, the scope and the applications.

PSO indicates the uniqueness of various programs offered by the departments. Some of the programsoffered are exclusive and in much demand which are reflected in the program specific outcomes as in thecase of psychology, English Literature, Social work, Geology, Geography, Corporate secretaryship andMicrobiology. The unique and exclusive programs offered for the hearing impaired (BCA and BCom) isspecially designed for student’s auditory handicap and enable them to overcome the disability and leadindependent life. As this is placed in the website it is attracting such students from all over Tamil Nadu andthe demand is increasing every year.

Course Outcomes is an indicator of the success of the program offered. The courses and the contentsenable a student to decide which institution to take up for his or her studies.

2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes areevaluated by the institution

Response:

The faculty handling the course contents of various programs are highly qualified, experienced. Therecruitment of government college teachers is done by Teachers Recruitment Board which specifies andstrictly adheres to the eligibility criteria for the teachers. Selection is based on the quality of teachers interms of their qualification, characteristics, adequacy of recruitment procedures, faculty availability,professional development and recognition of teaching abilities. After recruitment, teachers take initiativeto learn and keep abreast with the latest developments, to innovate, continuously seek improvement in their

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work and strive for individual and institutional excellence. Periodically teachers update their knowledge byattending orientation and refresher courses organised by the Academic Staff Colleges of variousuniversities across the nation. Teachers also participate, present research papers and give guest lectures atregional, national and international conferences and seminars along with publishing of research articles inhighly reputable peer reviewed journals.

With such competent faculty, attainment of CO, PSO and PO is achievable. To assess the quality ofteaching, learning and evaluative processes and reforms and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe system, an evaluation based development-inducing feedback system is followed. The qualitativedimension of evaluation is in its use for enhancing the competence of students. Innovative evaluationprocess is enabled to gauge the knowledge and skills acquired by the students at various levels of theprograms.

Continuous assessments in form of two internal tests were conducted in regular intervals to studentswherein the questions were set to the freedom of teachers which tests the ability of students to attend andperform in both objective and descriptive type of answers. A Model examination strictly following the endof semester examination pattern is conducted close to the semester examinations for better performance ofstudents. Internal marks were awarded for monitoring and assessment. The evaluated answer papers werereturned to the students within 48 hours for prompt action on possible errors.

2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students

Response: 79.36

2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.

Response: 946

2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution

Response: 1192


List of programs and number of students passed andappeared in the final year examination

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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process

Response: 3.3


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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities 3.1.1 The institution has a well defined policy for promotion of research and the same is uploaded on

the institutional website

Response: Yes

3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year)

Response: 0

3.1.2.1 The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the last fiveyears(INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of teachers receiving grant and details of grantreceived

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3.1.3 Number of teachers awarded international fellowship for advanced studies/ research duringthe last five years

Response: 0

3.1.3.1 The number of teachers awarded international fellowship for advanced studies / research year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of teachers and their international fellowshipdetails

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3.1.4 Institution has the following facilities

1.Central Instrumentation Centre

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2.Animal House/Green House / Museum3.Central Fabrication facility4.Media laboratory/Business Lab/Studios5.Research / Statistical Databases

A. Any four facilities exist

B. Three of the facilities exist

C. Two of the facilities exist

D. One of the facilities exist

Response: B. Three of the facilities exist


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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.2.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by the government/non-government sources such as

industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution during thelast five years(INR in Lakhs)

Response: 167.77

3.2.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the government/non-government sources such asindustry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during thelast five years(INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

25.67 29.12 15.75 40.06 57.17


List of project and grant details View Document

3.2.2 Number of research centres recognised by University and National/ International Bodies

Response: 21

3.2.2.1 Number of research centres recognised by University and National/ International Bodies

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Response: 21


Names of research centres View Document

3.2.3 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides

Response: 43.04

3.2.3.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides

Response: 99


Details of teachers recognized as research guide View Document

3.2.4 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies,during the last five year

Response: 0.12

3.2.4.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the lastfive years

Response: 27


Supporting document from Funding Agency View Document

List of research projects and funding details View Document

3.3 Innovation Ecosystem 3.3.1 Institution has created an eco system for innovations including Incubation centre and other

initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge

Response:

The Institution has created an ecosystem for innovation including incubation centre and other initiatives forcreation and transfer of knowledge. The institution conducts workshop/seminars on various areas of thrustin research and societal development, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovativepractices. Felicitation of faculty in the weekly assembly for their innovation and contributions and awardswon by institution/teachers/research scholars/students, start-ups incubated on-campus are explicitlycommended by the institution. The number of major and minor projects undertaken by faculty members isa clear indication of establishing innovative ecosystem.

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3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years

Response: 0

3.3.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of workshops/seminars during the last 5 years View Document

3.3.3 Number of awards for innovation won by institution/ teachers/ research scholars/studentsduring the last five years

Response: 0

3.3.3.1 Total number of awards for innovation won by institution/teachers/research scholars/students year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of innovation and award details View Document

3.3.4 Number of start-ups incubated on campus during the last five years

Response: 3

3.3.4.1 Total number of start-ups incubated on campus year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1 1 0 1 0

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List of startups details like name of startup, nature,year of commencement etc

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3.4 Research Publications and Awards 3.4.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research

Response: No



3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and internationalrecognition/awards

Response: No


List of Awardees and Award details View Document

3.4.3 Number of Patents published/awarded during the last five years

Response: 0

3.4.3.1 Total number of Patents published/awarded year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of patents and year it was awarded View Document

3.4.4 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years

Response: 1.96

3.4.4.1 How many Ph.Ds are awarded within last 5 years

Response: 194

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List of PhD scholars and their details like name ofthe guide , title of thesis, year of award etc

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3.4.5 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the lastfive years

Response: 3.22

3.4.5.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

67 118 168 151 241


List of research papers by title, author, department,name and year of publication

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3.4.6 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers innational/international conference-proceedings per teacher during the last five years

Response: 0.18

3.4.6.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers innational/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

6 8 10 6 12


List books and chapters in edited volumes / bookspublished

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3.4.7 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average citation index inScopus/ Web of Science or PubMed/ Indian Citation Index

Response: 4.43

3.4.7.1 Total number of citations received by publications in the last 5 years, which are included in online

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databases such as SCOPUS, web of science or PubMed/ Indian Citation Index

Response: 228


BiblioMetrics of the publications during the last fiveyears

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3.4.8 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science - h-index of the Institution

Response: 24

3.4.8.1 Number of citations received by individual research publications in the last 5 years

Response: 905

3.4.8.2 Number of publications receiving proportionately maximum number of citation in the last fiveyears

Response: 23


Bibiliometrics of publications based on Scopus/Web of Science - h-index of the Institution

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3.5 Consultancy 3.5.1 Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and

the individual

Response: No


URL of the consultancy policy document View Document

3.5.2 Revenue generated from consultancy during the last five years

Response: 0

3.5.2.1 Total amount generated from consultancy year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0

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List of consultants and revenue generated by them View Document

3.5.3 Revenue generated from corporate training by the institution during the last five years

Response: 0

3.5.3.1 Total amount generated from corporate training by the institution year-wise during the last fiveyears (INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


List of teacher consultants and revenue generated bythem

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3.6 Extension Activities 3.6.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising

students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years

Response:

Learning activities have a visible element for developing sensitivities towards community issues, genderdisparities, social inequity etc. and in inculcating values and commitment to society. Affiliation andinteraction with groups or individuals who have an interest in the activities of the institution and the abilityto influence the actions, decisions, policies, practices or goals of the organization leads to mutual benefit toboth the parties. The processes and strategies inherent in such activities relevantly sensitize students to thesocial issues and contexts. Sustainable practices of the institution leading to superior performance results insuccessful outcomes in terms of generating knowledge useful for the learner as well as the community.Extension also is the aspect of education which emphasizes community services. These are often integratedwith curricula as extended opportunities, intended to help, serve, reflect and learn. National Cadet Corps(NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Rotaract Club, Youth Red Cross Society, Quiz Club and BioInformatics Infrastructure Facility Centre are the proven channels where the students get involved inshaping up their personalities.

3.6.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 7

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3.6.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

2 2 2 1 0


Number of awards for extension activities in last 5years

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3.6.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry,Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., duringthe last five years

Response: 49

3.6.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Communityand Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the lastfive years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

4 10 19 13 3


Number of extension and outreach programsconducted with industry,community etc for the lastfive years

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3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with GovernmentOrganisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, AidsAwareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years

Response: 0.09

3.6.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year-wise during the last five years

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2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

3 5 3 5 0


Average percentage of students participating inextension activities with Govt. or NGO etc.

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3.7 Collaboration 3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange per year

Response: 0

3.7.1.1 Total number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


Number of Collaborative activities for research,faculty etc.

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3.7.2 Number of linkages with institutions/industries for internship, on-the-job training, projectwork, sharing of research facilities etc. during the last five years

Response: 6

3.7.2.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-jobtraining, research, etc year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 2 2 2 0

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Details of linkages with institutions/industries forinternship

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3.7.3 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, OtherInstitutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs withongoing activities to be considered)

Response: 2

3.7.3.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, otheruniversities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUswith ongoing activities to be considered)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1 1 0 0 0


e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry/corporate house

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Details of functional MoUs with institutions ofnational, international importance,other universitiesetc. during the last five years

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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories,

computing equipment, etc

Response:

The institution is 178 years old and built by Englishmen to cater quality and high standards of education tothe people of the world. Spacious gallery class rooms with large doors for easy pass through and adequateventilation is an asset of the design. Wooden furniture for comfortable posture and long lectures and twotier black boards with proper illumination and dais for the faculty for reach in presentation are addedadvantage to the design. Separate classrooms for departments and large laboratories for easy handling andmanoeuvring by the students. Playground of international standard at the foot of Marina and anotherplayground within the campus fulfil the need for physical activity of the students and faculty. A fullyfunctional and state of the art gymnasium is available within the campus. The infrastructure of theinstitution is dynamic and updated to keep pace with the academic developments in the institution. Theother supportive facilities like hygienic canteen, an Aavin milk parlour are developed to contribute to theeffective ambience for curricular, extracurricular and administrative activities. Triplicane Branch of theCentral Bank of India has opened an extension counter in the College for the benefit of the staff andstudents of the college. It is located in the ground floor of the main building. The Workings Hours: 11.30p.m. to 1.30 p.m. (Week Days) Saturdays and Sundays are Holidays. The campus is well connected bytrain and bus and serves as a landmark for Chennai for the past 178 years. A provision of expenditure inthe budget is made annually for maintenance and replenishment of physical facilities which ensures theiravailability on a continual basis.

4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yogacentre etc., and cultural activities

Response:

A cricket ground of international standard at the foot of Marina maintained with the help of simpsonscompany is available. Another playground within the campus to fulfil the need for physical activity of thestudents and faculty. A fully functional and state of the art gymnasium is available within the campus. AnIndoor facility of table tennis and out door Badminton courts are available. A basket ball court isavailable in the centre of the campus. A campus ground is used for ground events and sports like footballand cricket. A volley ball court is available in the campus. The infrastructure of the institution is dynamicand updated to keep pace with the academic developments in the institution. A provision of expenditure inthe budget is made annually for maintenance and replenishment of physical facilities which ensures theiravailability on a continual basis.

4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class,

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LMS, etc

Response: 27.83

4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities

Response: 32


Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICTenabled facilities

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4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentationduring the last five years.

Response: 53.44

4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last fiveyears (INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

35 30 38 40 34


Details of budget allocation, excluding salary duringthe last five years

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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Response:

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

The Library including the general and department libraries contain more than one lakh volumes and about3,000 volumes are added every year. The Professors concerned are in charge of the departmental librariesand books are issued according to the special rule framed by them.

The library has inflibnet facility

THE GENERAL LIBRARY

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The general library is under the direct supervision of the Principal. The use of the library is open to all themembers of the college.

The reference section in the General Library seeks to provide facilities for references work. The periodicalsmentioned in the website are acquired for the various departments every year.

LIST OF JOURNALS ACQUIRED FOR DEPARTMENT

Mathematics

Mathematical Gazette

Quarterly Journal of Mathematics

Quarterly Applied Mathematics

Quarterly of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Biometrics

Biometrica

Journal of American Statistical Association

Sanknya Series “A” “B”

Physics

American Journal of Physics

India – Journal of Pure and Applied Physics

Parmana

Proceedings of the Indian National Academy of Science (‘A Physical Science’)

Journal of Optics

Chemistry

Australian Journal of Chemistry

Journal of Chemical Education

Annual Review of Bio-Chemistry

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Chemical Society Reviews

Computer Science

ACM Press: Operating System Review

ACM SIGOMM: Computer Communication Review ACM SIGMOBILE: Mobile Computing andCommunication Review

ACM Press: Software Engineering Notes

Data Quest

CHIP

Biology Plant & Bio technology

Botanical Reviews

Bulletin of Torry Botanical Club

Zoology

Parasitology

Quarterly Review of Biology

Indian Journal of Experimental Biology

Indian Journal of Bio-Chemistry and Bio-Physics

Current Science

Geology

Bulletin of Geological Society of America

Journal of Geology

Journal of Sedimentary Research “A”

Journal of Sedimentary Research “B”

Canadian Mineralogist

Geography

Annals of Association of American Geographers

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Geographical Magazine

National Geographical Journal of India

Deccan Geographer

History

Kessing Record of Contemporary Archives with index

Indica

Studies in History

Political Science

Foreign Affairs

International Affairs

World Politics

International Studies – School of International Studies

Public Administration

Public Administration Review

I.I.P.A. News Letter

Indian Journal of Public Administration

Administrative Change

Economics

American Economic Review with Journal of Economic Literature and Journal of Economic Perspectives

Economics Journals

Yojana (English)

Artha Vizana

Southern Economist

Psychology

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British Journal of Educational Psychology

Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology

Psychological Studies

Corporate Secretary ship

Chartered Secretary

Management Accountant

Commerce

Indian Management

Business India

Capital Market

Vikalpa

English

Critical Quarterly

E.L.T. Journal

Journal of Indian Writing in English

Literary Criterion

Tamil

Journal of Institute of Asian Studies

Senthamil

Pulamai

Senthamil Selvi

Ilam Thamilan

International Journal of Tamil Studies

Tamil Pozhil

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Tamil Bhavani

Tamil Marutham

Theli Tamil

Vellum Thuya Thamil

Isai Thamil

Thenmozhi

Kanailyazhi

Sanskrit

Vivekananda Kendra Parthrika

Loka Samskritam

Divya Jothi

Bharathi

Bhawan’s Journal (English)

Microbiology

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

Indian Journal of Applied Microbiology

Biomedicine

Medicinal and Aromatics Plant Abstracts

Microbiology today

Annual Review of Microbiology

Indian Journal of Microbiology

Medicinal and Aromatics Plant Sciences

Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research

Natural Products Radiance

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Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research

Indian Journal of Biotechnology

Telugu

Thiruveni Literary and Cultural Quarterly (English)

4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resource forlibrary enrichment

Response:

LIST OF JOURNALS ACQUIRED FOR DEPARTMENT

Mathematics

1. Mathematical Gazette

2. Quarterly Journal of Mathematics

3. Quarterly Applied Mathematics

4. Quarterly of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics

5. Journal of Analysis

Statistics

1. Biometrics

2. Biometrica

3. Journal of American Statistical Association

4. OB Search

5. Sanknya Series “A” “B”

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Physics

1. American Journal of Physics

2. India – Journal of Pure and Applied Physics

3. Parmana

4. Proceedings of the Indian National Academy of Science (‘A Physical Science’)

5. Journal of Optics

6. Electronics for you

Chemistry

1. Australian Journal of Chemistry

2. Journal of Chemical Education

4. Annual Review of Bio-Chemistry

5. Chemical Society Reviews

6. Indian Journal of Chemistry Section “A” & “B”

Computer Science

1. ACM Press: Operating System Review

2. ACM SIGOMM: Computer Communication Review ACM SIGMOBILE: Mobile Computing

and Communication Review

4. ACM Press: Software Engineering Notes

5. C/C++ users Journal

6. Data Quest

7. CHIP

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Biology Plant & Bio technology

1. Botanical Reviews

2. Bulletin of Torry Botanical Club

3. Economic Botany

Zoology

1. Parasitology

2. Quarterly Review of Biology

3. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology

4. Indian Journal of Bio-Chemistry and Bio-Physics

5. Current Science

6. Journal of Bio-Science

Geology

1. Bulletin of Geological Society of America

2. Journal of Geology

3. Journal of Sedimentary Research “A”

4. Journal of Sedimentary Research “B”

5. Canadian Mineralogist

6. Economic Geology

Geography

1. Annals of Association of American Geographers

2. Geographical Magazine

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3. National Geographical Journal of India

4. Deccan Geographer

5. National Geography

History

1. Kessing Record of Contemporary Archives with index

2. Indica

3. Studies in History

4. The Indian Economic and Social History Review

Political Science

1. Foreign Affairs

2. International Affairs

3. World Politics

4. International Studies – School of International Studies

5. Economic and Political Weekly

Public Administration

1. Public Administration Review

2. I.I.P.A. News Letter

3. Indian Journal of Public Administration

4. Administrative Change

5. Nagarlok

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Economics

1. American Economic Review with Journal of Economic Literature and Journal of Economic Perspectives

2. Economics Journals

3. Yojana (English)

4. Artha Vizana

5. Southern Economist

6. Economic Affairs

Psychology

1. British Journal of Educational Psychology

2. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology

3. Psychological Studies

Corporate Secretary ship

1. Chartered Secretary

2. Management Accountant

Commerce

1. Indian Management

2. Business India

3. Capital Market

4. Vikalpa

5. Finance India

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English

1. Critical Quarterly

2. E.L.T. Journal

3. Journal of Indian Writing in English

4. Literary Criterion

Tamil

1. Journal of Institute of Asian Studies

2. Senthamil

3. Pulamai

4. Senthamil Selvi

5. Ilam Thamilan

6. Journal of Tamil Studies

7. International Journal of Tamil Studies

8. Tamil Pozhil

9. Tamil Bhavani

10. Tamil Marutham

11. Theli Tamil

12. Vellum Thuya Thamil

13. Isai Thamil

14. Thenmozhi

15. Kanailyazhi

Sanskrit

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1. Vivekananda Kendra Parthrika

2. Loka Samskritam

3. Divya Jothi

4. Bharathi

5. Bhawan’s Journal (English)

Microbiology

1. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

2. Indian Journal of Applied Microbiology

3. Biomedicine

4. Medicinal and Aromatics Plant Abstracts

5. Microbiology today

6. Annual Review of Microbiology

7. Indian Journal of Microbiology

8. Medicinal and Aromatics Plant Sciences

9. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research

10. Natural Products Radiance

11. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research

12. Indian Journal of Biotechnology

Telugu

1. Thiruveni Literary and Cultural Quarterly (English)

4.2.3 Does the institution have the following

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1.e-journals2.e-ShodhSindhu3.Shodhganga Membership4.e-books5.Databases

Any 4 of the above

Any 3 of the above

Any 2 of the above

Any 1 of the above

Response: None of the above


Details of subscriptions like e-journals,e-ShodhSindhu,Shodhganga Membership etc.

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4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

Response: 2.22

4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INRin Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1.76 1.5 1.7 5.12 1.0


Details of annual expenditure for purchase of booksand journals during the last five years

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4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library

Response: No


Details of remote access to e-resources of the library View Document

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4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students

Response: 8.96

4.2.6.1 Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year

Response: 351


Details of library usage by teachers and students View Document

4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi

Response:

The institution adopts policies and strategies for adequate technology deployment and maintenance. Thereis Wi-Fi internet connection with the speed of 500mbps which is accessible in every department of thecampus. The ICT facilities and other learning resources are adequately available in the institution foracademic and administrative purposes. The staff and students have access to technology and informationretrieval on current and relevant issues. The institution deploys and employs ICTs for a range of activities.A National Bio Informatics Infrastructure Facility Centre of the Department of Biotechnology wasestablished on 26.03.07 at the P.G. and Research Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology toenable the P.G. & Research Scholars of this College to get free access to Internet and Software onBioinformatics.

4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio

Response: 49.82


Student - Computer ratio View Document

4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line )?50 MBPS

35 MBPS - 50 MBPS

20 MBPS - 35 MBPS

5 MBPS - 20 MBPS

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Response: 20 MBPS - 35 MBPS


Details of available bandwidth of internetconnection in the Institution

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4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, LectureCapturing System (LCS)

Response: No


Facilities for e-content development such as MediaCentre, Recording facility,LCS

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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support

facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years

Response: 98.41

4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilitiesexcluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

93.50 64.82 60.47 61.72 56.09


Details about assigned budget and expenditure onphysical facilities and academic facilities

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4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academicand support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Response:

There is an estate office team to maintain the infrastructure available. Ready availability of electrician andplumber appointed by Public Works Department are permanently staged in the campus. There is acommittee of staff members for monitoring the activities of maintenance.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT /DRINKING WATER / CORPORATION /NONCONVENTIONAL ENERGY COMMITTEE

Dr.R.Dhamotharan, Asso.Prof & HOD of Botany

Dr.V.Jaisankar, Asso.Prof. of Chemistry

Dr.Sumit Rose, Asso.Prof. of Zoology

Dr.P.Muthukumar, Asso.Prof. of Political Science

Dr.S.Anbu Selvan, Asst.Prof.of Chemistry & Deputy Warden,Presidency College Victoria Men’sHostel

Dr.V.Indira, Asst.Prof.of Zoology & Deputy Warden, Presidency College Women’s Hostel

Dr.B.Gowtham, Asst.Prof.of Geology

Dr.A.Bhaskaran, ` Asst.Prof.of Physics

Dr.S.Karthikeyan, Asst.Prof.of Psychology

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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the

Government during the last five years

Response: 66.46

5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

2358 2435 2260 2406 2172


Upload self attested letter with the list of studentssanctioned scholarships

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Average percentage of students benefited byscholarships and freeships provided by theGovernment during the last five years

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5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by theinstitution besides government schemes during the last five years

Response: 2.28

5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institutionbesides government schemes year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

43 101 92 85 76


Number of students benefited by scholarships andfreeships besides government schemes in last 5years

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5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –

1.Guidance for competitive examinations2.Career Counselling3.Soft skill development4.Remedial coaching5.Language lab6.Bridge courses7.Yoga and Meditation8.Personal Counselling

7 or more of the above

Any 6 of the above

Any 5 of the above

Any 4 of the above

Response: Any 6 of the above


Details of capability enhancement and developmentschemes

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5.1.4 Average percentage of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and careercounselling offered by the institution during the last five years

Response: 1.49

5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counsellingoffered by the institution year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

110 34 40 47 33


Number of students benefited by guidance forcompetitive examinations and career counsellingduring the last five years

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5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during

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the last five years

Response: 1.94

5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

110 82 74 64 12


Details of of students benefited by VocationalEducation and Training (VET)

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5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievancesincluding sexual harassment and ragging cases

Response: Yes


Details of student grievances including sexualharassment and ragging cases

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5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

Response: 11.24

5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

373 188 60 59 67


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5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)

Response: 19.81

5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education

Response: 269


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5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinationsduring the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/Stategovernment examinations)

Response: 100

5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during thelast five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

30 29 21 33 19

5.2.3.2 Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT, GRE/TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations) year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

30 29 21 33 19


Number of students qualifying in state/ national/international level examinations during the last fiveyears

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5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at

national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five

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years

Response: 15

5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last fiveyears

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

3 0 0 2 10


Number of awards/medals for outstandingperformance in sports/cultural activities atnational/international level during the last five years

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e-copies of award letters and certificates View Document

5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic &administrative bodies/committees of the institution

Response:

The Student Union which was representing the student community through elections was removed due toadministrative reasons and to prevent campus unrest among students. In place, department associationswere strengthened thereby representatives were selected/elected to represent department student causes andissues. The PG student of the department is the secretary of the department assocation and a UG studentwill be the joint secretary irrespective of gender. The selection basis is usally merit, leadership qualities,participatory and inclusive attitude, competence and communication skills.

The various committees like the BOS, student grievance addressal cells, IQAC, cultural, fine arts and thesports committee have student representation. The NSS, NCC, YRC, Rotaract have student coordinators tofacilitate smooth functioning and execution of projects to the satisfaction of the Institution, students,parents and society as a whole. The alumni also guide the students, share their experiences and thus enablea better camups atmosphere for the learner and the learned. Each class has its representativeselected/selected by the class students to facilitate smooth conduct of academic acitivities in tandem withthe tutors of the respective class, other faculty and the head of the department. Gender equality andrepresentation is taken care of by having both boy and girl representative in every class. This helps resolvegender issues at the grassroot level itself.

5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institutionlevel per year

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Response: 10.6

5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

10 11 11 11 10


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5.4 Alumni Engagement 5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the

development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years

Response:

There is provision for Alumni to register in the website. Our Alumni are a strong support to the institution.The notable alumni column includes stalwarts of the Nation which include two Nobel Laureates like SirCV Raman and S. Chandrasekar. The Institution has an active Alumni Association which contributes inacademic matters, student support as well as mobilization of resources – both financial and non-financial.The institution nurtures the alumni association/chapters to facilitate them to contribute significantly to thedevelopment of the institution through financial and non-financial means.

All past students of the College shall be eligible to become member of the Association. There shall be fourclasses of members. Patron members pay a subscription of Rs.10,000, and life members a subscription ofRs.1000. Past and present members of the College staff who are not old students of the college shall beeligible to become honorary patron members or honorary life members. Honorary members shall enjoy allthe privileges of the association except that of voting at the annual general meeting. The affairs of theAssociation shall be managed by an Executive Committee consisting of a President, three Vice-Presidentstwo Secretaries one of whom shall be a member of the College Staff, a Treasurer and one other member.The Principal of the College shall be the ex-officio Treasurer of the Association. The President and theVice-President shall be patron members and at least two other members of the committee shall be electedfrom among the persons and life members of the association. The members of the ExecutiveCommittee shall be elected once a year at the Annual General Meeting of the Association which shall beheld during the academic year of the College. Interim vacancies on the Executive Committee may be filledby the Executive Committee. Executive Committee shall have power to incur from the general funds of theAssociation. In addition to the annual General Meeting of the Association prescribed in Rule 9extraordinary General Meetings may be called on the written requisition of not less than ten members ofthe Association. The quorum for a meeting of the Association shall be fifteen and for a meeting of theExecutive Committee shall be four. The funds of the Association shall be invested in such a bank or banksor in such authorised securities as Executive Committee thinks fit. There shall be annual audit of the

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accounts of the Association by the auditor appointed by the Executive Committee. No member of theExecutive Committee shall be appointed as an auditor. The Executive Committee shall have the power toframe laws which are not inconsistent with these rules. All the by-laws framed by the ExecutiveCommittee shall be placed before the next Annual General Meeting for Approval The official year of theAssociation shall end in December. At the Annual General Meeting prescribed in Rule the HonorarySecretary small present the report on the activities of the Association during the year and the HonoraryTreasurer present the financial and audit reports.

5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)? 15 Lakhs

10Lakhs - 15 Lakhs

5 Lakhs - 10 Lakhs

2 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs

Response: 2 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs


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5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years

Response: 31

5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

5 4 6 7 9


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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision

and mission of the institution

Response:

“Education is to train and to qualify the native for the higher duties of life in and enlightened nation.

Education is the means by which they (the people) will qualify themselves for the privileges which ourlegislative has shown…In short, by which they can best serve in interest of their children and their country.

When societies grow large and more complex and the technology on which they depend grows morescientific, the process of formal education becomes more important and more expensive.

If the society is to consist of responsible human beings capable of using their ability and creativityconstructively, there must be a solid base for general education”,

Effective leadership by setting values and participative decision- making process is key not only to achievethe vision, mission and goals of the institution but also in building the organizational culture. The formaland informal arrangements in the institution to co-ordinate the academic and administrative planning andimplementation reflects the institutions efforts in achieving its vision.

6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management

Response:

The College has a effective system of participative management which ensures transparent systematicdecision making process both in academic and administration. The Principal is the administrative head ofthe college. The administrative and managerial issues of the college are decided by the Principal.However, the Principal has delegated some powers to the Head of the Departments and to the conveners ofthe respective committees. The Principal of the college always tries for the involvement of the staff inmaking the decision for the implementation of the policies. Departmental heads are fully responsible forteaching and other activities of the departments. They manage it with the help and cooperation of theirstaff members. The College council comprise of Heads of the Departments and Controller of Examinationheaded by the Principal. All decisions are taken in the council meetings by adopting resolutions withdeliberate discussions in every matter in the best interest of the institution. The Heads of the Departmentsconduct periodic meetings with the faculty members and their suggestions are carried to the Council whichshows that every faculty member takes part in the academic and administrative matters of the College.

There are various committees, comprised of faculty members of different departments. Thecommittees coordinate and carry out various activities. The committees have free autonomy to work inaccordance with the directions given by the principal and rules of the government. The Head of the

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Departments are responsible for teaching and smooth functioning of the Department and conveners of thecommittee have autonomy to frame policies according to their requirements, keeping in mind the norms ofthe government and thus, the college works on the lines of decentralization governance system.

Bursar is the financial head of the college take care of the matters related to financial administration inconsultation with the Principal.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution

Response:

Presidency college being a government institution strictly follows the policies laid down by theDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. The college follows the policy of revisingand redesigning curriculum once in three years to keep changing trends in higher education and socialneeds. Faculty members are motivated to design skill based and value added courses. The collegeencourages faculty members to pursue research and publish papers.

The college has a perspective plan for development. Some of the perspective plans are :

Complete Wi-Fi enabled campus Enhancing the e-resources by subscribing e-journals and e-books.Construction of new class rooms to meet the demandsRepairing works Strive to uphold a safe and clean environmentConserve energy by installing solar power equipmentsFunctional Gym centre with trainer for Physical and Mental health of studentsAn extension center for counseling services ‘VANAVIL’

6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, andfunctions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well asgrievance redressal mechanism

Response:

The Presidency College has a well defined internal organizational structure for decision making processand their effectiveness. The Principal of the Presidency College is the decision making authority in allmatter and solely responsible for the implementation of all the policies. The Head of the Departments assist

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him in academic and administrative matters. Bursar is the financial head of the college take care of thematters related to financial administration in consultation with the Principal. Bursar with the help of theSuperintendent, Assistant and other supporting staff are responsible for the management of office and otherfinancial and establishment matters. The flow chart of internal organizational structure in additionalinformation.



6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

1.Planning and Development2.Administration3.Finance and Accounts4.Student Admission and Support5.Examination

All 5 of the above

Any 4 of the above

Any 3 of the above

Any 2 of the above

Response: All 5 of the above


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6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings andimplementation of their resolutions

Response:

The College Council - consists of all Heads of the Departments is an advisory body assisting the Principalin the functioning of the College. The Principal is the Head of the Council, co-ordinating the administrativeand teaching activities of the college with over all control and supervision.

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FACULTY DEANS - there are three deans for Science, Humanities and Languages respectively. Theyshare the academic and administrative load with the principal at advisory and decision making capacity forthe smooth conduct of academic and administrative processes.

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL - the internal quality assurance systems of HEIs are Self-regulated responsibilities of the higher education institutions, aimed at continuous improvement of qualityand achieving academic excellence. The institution has mechanisms for academic and administrativeauditing. It adopts quality management strategies in all academic and administrative aspects. Theinstitution has an IQAC and adopts a participatory approach in managing its provisions.

UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION FUNDS MONITORING - it takes care of fund generation,utilisation and management from UGC through grants like autonomous grant, plan block grant, mergedschemes, additional assistance, sports development schemes for the benefit of the stake holders

RUSA COMMITTEE - it handles the value added courses offerred by the government of Tamil Naduthrough various authorised agencies for the skill development and employability enhancement of the finalyear students. The committee has also submitted proposal for the utilisation of RUSA grant, which whenobtained will be utilised for the development and benefit of the stake holders and the Institution .

PLACEMENT CELL - a three member committee is actively involved in bringing in trainers, potentialemployers to facilitate better employability of the final year students. It is observed that most of thestudents get placed in private/govt sectors after their studies due to direct or indirect involvement of theplacement cell.

DEPARTMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

All the Departmental Associations in the College shall be governed by the following rules and regulations.Every department offering B.A/B.Sc./B.Com/M.A./M.Sc.,/M.S.W. M.C.A.,/M.Com. Courses shall have aDepartmental Association. All the students of the department undergoing any course conducted in thedepartment will be the members of the Associations concerned and shall pay the prescribed annualsubscription in the manner specified by the Principal. Each Association will meet periodically to discussmatters related to the subject concerned. The Principal shall be the Patron of all Associations.

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

This is a Government Institution and the employees are government servants, hence most of the state andcentral government welfare scheme are available de facto.

The popular welfare methods include

Festival advance

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Handloom advance

Health insurance

FBF and SPF

Compassionate grounds for employment

Scoeity loan

House building loan

Vehicle loan

Computer and internet usage training

Faculty Abroad Program (for a semester)

Leave Travel Concession

Faculty Improvement Programs

Maternity leave

Earned Leave surrender

GPF Loan

Vehicle loan

Staff Association

Grievance Addressal Mechanism

Staff sports

For the welfare of teaching staff specific committees has been constituted to look into the grievance, issuesand short comings.

6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

Response: 0

6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards

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membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0


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6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized bythe institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years

Response: 0.2

6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by theInstitution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 1 0


Details of professional development / administrativetraining programs organized by the Institution forteaching and non teaching staff

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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., OrientationProgram, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last fiveyears

Response: 8.51

6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program,Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

39 19 17 13 10

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6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

The institution follows the government/UGC prerequisite for career advancement, a self appraisal report issubmitted by each staff, which is endorsed by the head of the department and the principal alongwith theprincipal's observations and remarks to the Director of Collegiate Education. This is mandatory processwhich assess the performance of each faculty at the academic level, research level,professional/administrative level. This self appraisal is also a confidential report for advancement from onestage to another.

UGC prerequisite of completing orientation and refresher courses at specifc stage of career is also a part ofthe performance appraisal system.

The institution recently started collecting multifactorial feedbacks from students as an indicator of theperformance of the teaching staff.

The career advancement of non teaching staff is time bound and their performance appraisal is governed bythe college office superintendent and bursar and the principal.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly

Response:

Regular external financial audits are carried out as in any government institution. The Accountant GeneralAudit (AG), Directorate of Collegiate Education Audit regularly inspects the accounts of the college, maketheir observation and recommendations, raise objections and querries which has to be answered,rectification initiated or reconcilation process. Reconcilation of untallied accounts is taken up at the PAOlevel for setting it right. With regard to autonomous fund utilisation the audited statements/accounts isverified by the UGC before settling the account.

The internal financial Audit is carried by Directorate of Collegiate Education Audit, Autonomous Auditand registered auditors.

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last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 3.25

6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise duringthe last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

1.25 1 0 1 0


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6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

Response:

The institution provides support in terms of financial, academic and human resources required and timelyadministrative decisions to enable faculty to submit project proposals and approach funding agencies formobilizing resources for research. The institution supports its faculty for submitting research projects andsecuring external funding through flexibility in administrative processes and infrastructure and academicsupport which are crucial for any institution to excel in research. The faculties are empowered to take upresearch activities utilizing the existing facilities. The institution encourages its staff to engage ininterdisciplinary and interdepartmental research activities and resource sharing.

Plan grants are obtained by the instituion on submission of proposals to state government which getssanctioned in the state assembly in the financial budget. This includes infrastructure development likeconstruction of class rooms, central purchase of equipments

non plan grants

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the

quality assurance strategies and processes

Response:

The IQAC of our college has played an active role in internalizing a quality education in the institution.

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This quality culture is maintained and sustained by several initiatives taken the members of IQAC team.The cell is headed by the Principal as Chair person and coordinated by senior faculty member. The IQACaims to facilitate opportunities for all faculty members, administrative staff and students to enhanceperformance and develop skills at all levels. IQAC ensures quality assurance as an integral part offunctioning of college. During admission process, IQAC members monitor and facilitate registration ofadmission applications, admission process and fee collection. All committees are constituted inconsultation with the Principal as per government norms.

IQAC to monitor student employment, Placement and career Couselling Cell, Soft skill training andInternship . IQAC helps in maintain discipline in the college campus and also addresses the issues offaculty. Teaching-learning process is evaluated by effective assessment based on student’s feedbacksystem thereby assessing strength and weakness of the system.IQAC initiated department alumini forstrengthening the activities of each and every department.

6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operationsand learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms

Response:

The college plans and organizes the teaching, learning and evaluation processes based on the norms,regulations and the academic calendar declared by the Directorate of College Education, Government ofTamil Nadu. IQAC ensures a proper well planned time table and also monitors its effectiveimplementation. It helps faculty for organizing seminars, workshops, training programmes andextracurricular activities. The students and faculty members are encouraged to participate in seminars andworkshops which enhance the critical thinking and scientific temperament among them. Bridge coursesare conducted for the first year fresh students of under graduate degree which helps them develop theirskills during the entire degree course.

IQAC of our college assessing Teaching and learning process based on effective student’s feedbacksystem. The format for the feedback is prepared by the IQAC committee members in consultation withprincipal and given to all the students at the end of the academic year. The feedback forms are collectedand consolidated by the IQAC members. The feedback system comprises three parts namely, feedbackabout the faculty, feedback about the college and feedback about the evaluation/examination system. Thefeedback report is discussed with the principal and base on the outcome of the feedback, the Head of theDepartment will inform the staff about their strengths and weaknesses. Further, IQAC also assessed theteaching-learning process by conducting Alumini feedback, Faculty feedback and Parent’s feedback. Thefeedback system are helpful in development of overall growth of the college.

6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year

Response: 0.6

6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years

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2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 3 0


Number of quality initiatives by IQAC per year forpromoting quality culture

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6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include

1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of AnnualQuality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used forimprovements

2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action3.Participation in NIRF4.ISO Certification5.NBA or any other quality audit

Any 4 of the above

Any 3 of the above

Any 2 of the above

Any 1 of the above

Response: Any 2 of the above


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6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Postaccreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)

Response:

The incremental improvements carried out in the College post NAAC accreditation in Administration andAcademic

The creation of various committees as mandated by the UGCCreation of the IQAC has improved documentation and improved administration

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Transparency in the student admission process by introduction of Single Window systemIntegration of IT in administration has increased efficiency and managementSignificant improvement in the campus discipline by removal of the student union and introducingparticipatory decision making and redressal mechanismsImprovement of women safety and grievance redressalCCTV has been installed at vantage points for security and asset protectionAavin parlor has been introduced in the campus for augmenting the existing canteenFIST has improved the research facilitiesMore faculty are into research which is reflected by the number of guides, scholars, projectsThe students are encouraged to take up extracurricular activitiesRecently the College library has been registered under the Inflibnet scheme to have access to eresourcesThe Bioinformatics center of the Microbiology department has provided WiFi network to thescience departmentsThe College Simpson ground has been maintained as a top-class cricket ground for the benefit ofthe studentsThe college has a Gymnasium sponsored by the UGCTutorial system which was in place has been further strengthenedCultural activities have improvedNSS, NCC, YRC Rotaract are fully functional and active carrying our yeomen service to thestudent and the societyBOS has carried out regular curriculum upgradation and new Programs like MSW, B.Com generalhas been introducedExclusive course for the hearing impaired introduced (BCA and B.Com)Hostel facilities has improved with new hostel coming upThe examination reforms include introduction of transparency, IT integration, reforms in valuationprocess and faster declaration of resultsPlacement has improved with campus recruitments

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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five

years

Response: 8

7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the lastfive years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

4 3 1 0 0


List of gender equity promotion programs organizedby the institution

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7.1.2 Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such asa) Safety and Securityb) Counsellingc) Common Room

Response:

The institution organizes gender equity promotion programmes. The institution displays sensitivity toissues like climate change and environmental issues. It adopts environment friendly practices and takesnecessary actions such as – energy conservation, rain water harvesting, waste recycling (solid/liquid wastemanagement, e-waste management), carbon neutral, green practices etc. The institution facilitates thedifferently abled (Divyangjan friendliness), effective dealing of location advantages and disadvantages(situatedness), explicit concern for human values and professional ethics etc. In other words, the concernsfor social responsibilities as well as the values held by the institution are explicit in its regular activities.Common room facility is available for the girl students.

7.1.3 Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energysources

Response: 0

7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by renewable energy sources (in KWH)

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7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs

Response: 0

7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)


Details of lighting power requirements met throughLED bulbs

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7.1.5 Waste Management steps including:• Solid waste management • Liquid waste management• E-waste management

Response:

The Public Works Department of government of Tamil Nadu has a team stationed in the college formaintenance and cleaning of the campus. The campus is cleand and the waste is collected regularly by thisteam. Dustbins provided by the greater corporation of Chennai is used for this purpose. The corporation ofchennai regulary collects these wastes from the college.

The college has a underground drainage sewage system for liquid wastes as provided by the corporation ofChennai.

All e waste are dumped in the store room at the respective deparments of the college and after a period oftime it will be written off, condemned and auctioned.

7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus

Response:

A well planned rain water harvest plant has been installed in all the blocks of the college as per theguidelines provided by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Under ground sumps are used for the purpose.

The Main block, Chemistry block, Physics block, Statitics block, Sciences block, New exam hall buildings,

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Maths block are all equipped with rain water harvesting plants and the entire water collected is stored inthe sub tanks and the excess water is stored in the main storage sump.

7.1.7 Green Practices• Students, staff usinga) Bicyclesb) Public Transportc) Pedestrian friendly roads• Plastic-free campus• Paperless office• Green landscaping with trees and plants

Response:

The institution is a sylvan and serene environment with lush greenary consists of avenue trees, greenlawns.

The institution is well connected by roadways and railways. More than 90 per cent of students use onlypublic transport since they have been provided with free bus passes and concession railway passes.

50 per cent of staff members use public transport for commutation to the college. A few faculty membersuse bicycles

Non teaching staff members frequently use bicycles for commutation

Black top roads are laid frequently by the Public works department for convenient transportation within thecampus

A plastic free campus initiative is taken by the institution by avoiding the usage of plastic cups in thecollege canteen and other places

7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salarycomponent during the last five years

Response: 0

7.1.8.1 Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

0 0 0 0 0

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7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:

1.Physical facilities2.Provision for lift3.Ramp / Rails4.Braille Software/facilities5.Rest Rooms6.Scribes for examination7.Special skill development for differently abled students8.Any other similar facility (Specify)

A. 7 and more of the above

B. At least 6 of the above

C. At least 4 of the above

D. At least 2 of the above

Response: B. At least 6 of the above


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7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during thelast five years

Response: 62

7.1.10.1 Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wiseduring the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

19 17 18 7 1

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7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the lastfive years (Not addressed elsewhere)

Response: 62

7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise duringthe last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

19 17 18 7 1


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7.1.12Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration includingVice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff

Response: Yes

7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website

Response: Yes

7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness aboutnational identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and otherconstitutional obligations

Response: Yes


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7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics

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Response: Yes

7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutorybodies / regulatory authorities for different professions

Response: Yes

7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct,Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communalharmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last fiveyears

Response: 13

7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct,Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmonyand social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years

2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

5 5 3 0 0


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7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indianpersonalities

Response:

Every year in our college Pongal which is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu celebrated in the middle ofJanuary enthusiastically by the students, faculty members and non-teaching staff. This festival iscelebrated as a thanksgiving ceremony for the year's harvest. On the celebration day, student’s of diversefaith celebrate this festival as ‘Samathuva Pongal” as mark of communal harmony, Faculty and Studentsof all religions sinking their seligious differences enthusiastically took part in the festival of harvest, alsocelebrated as ‘Tamizhar Thirunaal’. The faculty and boys turned up in the traditionak dhoties, and thegirls in silk and designer saris. Faculty along with the students cooked the pongal in the campus.Traditional sport events like silambattam, kolam drawing and tug-of-war were organized.

It is important to note that 19th February is remembered as birthday of Tamil ThathaU.Ve.Swaminatha Iyer because of his contribution to literature. His tireless effort to bring Sangam periodliterature back into circulation and accessible to the larger population and thereby contribute substantially

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to Tamil being accorded the status of a classical language. His birthday is celebrated as a Governmentfunction in our college. Council of Ministers of Government of Tamil Nadu garland the statue of U.VeSaminatha Iyer present in the college campus.

7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative andauxiliary functions

Response:

The institute maintains transparency in financial auditing, both external and internal audits.

All the resolutions are clearly discussed in the council meetings which inturn is disseminated to theindividual department staff members by the respective head of the departments. The minutes of themeetings are recorded and distributed to individual staff members of every department as a circular whichis acknowledged by the intials of the staff members.

There is a committee for every activity concern which constitutes faculty members for differentdepartments under the leadership of principal. This committee clearly discusses and bring out therecommendations. These observations and recommendations are discussed in the departmental meetings.

The system make sure that every decision made by the college council at the council is reaching the laststaff member of the college

7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)

Response:

Any practice or practices that the institution has internally evolved and used during the last few yearsleading to positive impact on the regular functioning of the institution can be identified as “bestpractice/s”. These are not any activity prescribed by some authority. At some point in time the institutionevolves some innovation or a change in some aspect of functioning. This practice is relevant mainly withinthe institution at a given point in time. It could be in respect of teaching learning, office practices,maintenance and up keep of things or dealing with human beings or money matters. But adopting thatpractice has resolved the difficulty or has brought in greater ease in working in that aspect. In brief, these‘best practices’ are relevant within the institutional context and may pertain to either academic oradministrative or organizational aspects of institutional functioning.

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

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7.3.1 Describe/Explain the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priorityand thrust

Response:

Every institution would like to be recognized for certain of its attributes which make it ‘distinct’, or, one ofits kinds. Such attributes characterize the institution and are reflected in all its activities in focus andpractice.

All students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the College shall attend the College Assembly which isconducted in the first hour of Monday every week. This practice has been in vogue since January 2015.TheCollege principal presides over the assembly. Achievers and those who receive special honours in social,academic and extra - curricular activities are honoured in the assembly. A quiz programme is alsoconducted and prizes are given away to study who answer the questions to encourage and stimulate theyoung minds. Common announcements for the students are also announced in the assembly.

In 2006-2007 B.Com.(CS) (English Medium), B.A. Economics (English Medium), B.A. Economics (TamilMedium), and B.A. History (Tamil Medium), were started parallel in shift II in addition to those conductedin shift I increasing the opportunity for the aspirants for the above-mentioned course.

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5. CONCLUSION

Additional Information :

Presidency College is the first college to be started by the British in South India.

Presidency College is the only Government College that was established (1840) before the emergence ofUniversity of Madras (1857).

This College has been accredited by NAAC with Four Stars and reaccredited with “A” grade.

This college has the distinction of having produced two Nobel Laureates - Sir C. V. Raman and Dr. S.Chandrasekaran.

The college has also produced one Abel Laureate Prof. Srinivasa Varadhan.

Dr. S. Radha Krishnan who was the second President of India, served in the Presidency College.

Renowned Tamil Scholar and Writer Dr. U. Ve. Saminatha Iyer, who published many Ancient Tamil booksfrom palm leaves also worked in this College.

Research Projects worth more than SIX crores are being carried out by the faculties of various departments ofPresidency College.

This is the only Government College offering BCA and B. Com (General) programs exclusively for HearingImpaired students.

This College admits a substantial number of Visually Challenged students every year. There are also VisuallyChallenged staff in various departments.

The College conducts a ten-month Computer Training Programme for Visually Impaired Graduates.

The College was ranked first among the Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu for the year 2007-2008.

The Alumni of this college are in notable positions not only in India, but also abroad. Many a noteworthyalumnus are popular Politicians, Judges and Legal luminaries, Bureaucrats, Police officials, Corporate sectorleaders, Entrepreneurs, Academicians and Celebrities.

Concluding Remarks :

The NAAC accredited education institutions reveal the status and quality of the autonomous colleges in thestate of Tamil Nadu. Curriculum development, teaching, learning evaluation, research consultancy andextension are systemic changes an institute can initiate. Perspective planning for development and annualbudgets for the financial allocations will enable the institutions to move in the desired direction. The institutionshave to focus their efforts and attention in terms of infrastructure facilities and learning resources being onemajor initiative, while capacity building of the faculty and administrators to function effectively is another.

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There is need for attitudinal change and change in perception from the point of view of the stake holders ofhigher education to make the qualitative changes effectively. Depending on the need and the problems,strategies have to be planned and executed.

Curriculum designing, teaching learning and evaluation is instrumental in understanding the outcome ofstudents. The feedback analysis is factor for improvement and correction. The commitment, dedication andinvolvement of the faculty in teaching and in administration of the institution and the leadership to guide thestudents are point to scale for good ranking.

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