SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE
KIZHOOR P.O, KUNNAMKULAM
THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 523
SELF STUDY REPORT
CYCLE I
SUBMITTED TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND
ACREDITATION COUNCIL
MARCH 2017
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A View of Sree Vivekananda College
College Management
The college is managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board, a statutory body. The members of
the Board are nominated by the Government of Kerala, primarily to look after the temple
affairs in the old Cochin state. At present Cochin Devaswom Board is headed by:
President : Dr. M. K. Sudarsan
Member : Adv. T. N. Arunkumar
Member : Sri. K. N. Unnikrishnan
Secretary & College Manager : Smt. V. A. Sheeja
Special Devaswom Commissioner : Sri. R. Hari
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PRINCIPAL’s DESK
Prof. Dr. K. Krishnakumary is a faculty of Malayalam with more than 31 years of
experience in teaching. She is the present Principal of Sree Vivekananda College. She began
her teaching career as a Lecturer in Department of Malayalam at Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur on 20th January 1986. Prior to her responsibility as the Principal of Sree
Vivekananda College she was the Head of the Department of Malayalam at Sree Kerala
Varma College, Thrissur. She is an approved guide in the Research Department of
Malayalam at Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
Dr. K. Krishnakumary believes in the role of this institution in providing educational
development to students especially from socially and economically backward community.
Under her guidance the college is contributing to the local community at a large. She strongly
believes in her present team of teaching and non- teaching staff. Improving and renovating
the infrastructural facilities shows her commitment towards the institution. Principal’s dream
is to introduce new courses and fulfilling the demand of the college in the present scenario.
Contact information
Dr. K. Krishnakumary
Principal
Sree Vivekananda College
Kizhur, Kunnamkulam-680 523.
Mob: 9495245963
E mail : [email protected]
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FACETS OF HISTORY
Kizhoor is a remote village adjacent to Kunnamkulam town, in Thrissur District of Kerala
State. The long cherished dream of the local people to have a center of Higher Education in
Kizhoor became a reality on 30-09-1981 with the foundation off Sree Vivekananda College.
On that auspicious day pre-degree batches were started in the temporary shed erected in the
compound of the local Vernacular L.P School, Kizhoor.
The formation of the college was a long felt need. Its design can be traced back to the 30-06-
1980 decision of the Cochin Devaswom Board, with Sri. N. Ramankutty Achan as president,
Sri. A.S. Chakrapani and Sri. T. K. Krishnan as members, to start a regular Arts and Science
College at Kizhoor in the Kunnamkulam Municipal area. Acommitte with Sri. K. P.
Viswanathan MLA as Chairman and Sri. V. A. Raghavan (Municipal Chairman) as Secretary
comprising eminent citizens from various walks of life was constituted for this purpose. The
Government of Kerala accorded sanction for starting the College at Kizhoor hill owned by
the Cochin Devaswom Board, adjacent to the famous Karthiyani Temple. In deference to the
popular wish it was resolved to name college as SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE.
The College started functioning in the academic year 1981-82 with two pre-degree batched.
The first phase of construction of the college building was completed in 1984 and the college
was shifted to the new building in the same year. The College was upgraded as a Degree
College in 1991 with the commencement of B.A English course. The B.Com degree course
with IT Law was started in 1993. Vivekananda became a First Grade College with the
Starting of M.Com course in 1998. In the very next year, B.A Malayalam course was started.
In 2014 M.A English course was also stated. At present the college has P.G. programme in
Commerce and English and U. G. programmes in English, Malayalam and Commerce.
The Management of the College is vested in the Cochin Devaswom Board, Thrissur. The
Cochin Devaswom Board was formed under the act of XV of Travancore-Cochin Hindu
Religious institutions Act, 1950 to make provisions for the administration, supervision and
control of incorporated and unincorporated Devaswoms and of other Hindu Religious
Endowments and funds under the Ruling area of the former Cochin State.
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The Management consists of Dr. M. K. Sudarsan (President, Cochin Devaswom Board), Adv.
T. N. Arunkumar (Member, Cochin Devaswom Board) and Sri. K. N. Unnikrishnan
(Member, Cochin Devaswom Board). The Secretary of the Cochin Devaswom Board, Smt.
V. A. Sheeja is the Manager of the college. Sri. R. Hari is the Special Devaswom
Commissioner. Cochin Devaswom Board runs 3 educational institutions, including two
Aided Arts and Science Colleges and one School in Thrissur District.
CHRONOLOGY
➢ 1980 :The Cochin Devaswom Board resolved to establish a college at Kunnamkulam
(03-06-1980) – A Committee was formed – Sanction was accorded by the
Government
➢ 1981 :College formally started functioning on 30-09-1981
➢ 1984 :The first phase of the college building construction was completed
➢ 1991 :The College was upgraded with the starting of B.A English course
➢ 1993 :B.Com (IT Law) course was started
➢ 1998 :The College became a First Grade College with the starting of M.Com Course
➢ 1999 :B.A Malayalam course was started
➢ 2001 :P.T.A and College Development Committee were formed
➢ 2009 :Alumni was formed
➢ 2013 :College has been included in the list of colleges prepared under Section
2 (f) & 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956
➢ 2014 :M.A English Language and Literature course was started
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SUCESSION LIST OF PRINCIPALS
SL.
NO.
NAME PERIOD
FROM TO
1 Prof. K. P. MUKUNDAN 19-09-1981 21-05-2001
2 Prof. P. S. NARAYANAN 28-05-2001 31-03-2002
3 Prof. K. N. SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE
(Principal in Charge)
01-04-2002 24-06-2002
4 Dr. K. ARAVINDAKSHAN
(Principal in Charge)
25-06-2002 18-09-2002
5 Prof. K. JAYANARAYANAN
(Principal in Charge)
09-09-2002 30-09-2002
6 Prof. K. BALACHANDRAN
(Principal in Charge)
01-10-2002 20-12-2002
7 Dr. K ARANVINDAKSHAN
(Principal in Charge)
21-12-2002 25-06-2002
8 Prof. N. NARAYANAN
(Principal in Charge)
26-06-2003 04-04-2006
9 Prof. K. JAYANARAYANAN 05-04-2006 28-10-2008
10 Prof. P. M. REMA 29-10-2008 31-03-2011
11 Prof. P. G. PREMA KUMARI 01-04-2011 31-01-2012
12 Prof. K. S. JAYACHANDRAN 01-02-2012 31-05-2012
13 Prof. V. AJITH KUMAR 01-06-2012 31-05-2014
14 Prof. M. SUJATHA 06-06-2014 31-05-2015
15 Prof. EDISON K VERGHESE
(Principal in Charge)
01-06-2015 10-12-2015
16 Dr. KRISHNAKUMARY K 11-12-2015 Till date
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
Sree Vivekananda College, Kizhur, Kunnamkulam was established 1981. It is located on the
Kizhur hill near the Kizhur temple, nearby to the Government Poly Tech. College, about
three kilometers from Kunnamkulam Town. It is owned by Cochin Devaswam Board,
Thrissur, which manages Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur also.
Mission
➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence to become good citizens of
character and ability, committed to the service of fellow countrymen.
➢ To facilitate the continuous up gradation and to strive for improvement in quality and
ability of the faculty members.
➢ To contribute our best so as to be useful to the society.
➢ To stress the primacy of material and spiritual values in the integrated development of
the students.
Vision
➢ To mould a capable generation who could lead a good life, inspired by love and
guided by the knowledge.
Motto
➢ AWAKE, ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED.
Activities
National Service Scheme (NSS)
NSS is a student centered programme and is complementary to education. It
inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students through sustained community
interaction. It brings our academic institution closer to the society. The overall aim of NSS is
the personality development of students through community service.
In our college, the NSS unit was started in the year 1987. Since its inception, it has
been conducting various social activities. In the academic year 2012-13, the NSS unit has
conducted all the regular activities and special camp programme.
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The NSS unit is actively conducting all the regular activities and special camp
activities every year as per the schedule given by the university.
The NSS unit has the plans of increasing more number of activities in the coming
years bringing students closer to the community and understanding the community problems.
Women Cell
There is a Women’s cell in the college, which functions effectively, so as to cater to
the need of women empowerment in our society at large.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A PTA is efficiently functioning in our college with the objective
• To foster and promote good relationship among the members of the teaching staff,
students and guardians of the students.
• To create in its members a keen interest for the smooth working and the progress of
the college and for maintaining good discipline and high academic standards
• To institute scholarship, prizes, medals etc to benefit students showing a high
proficiency in their studies
• To provide amenities to the students of the college.
Alumni
An old student association was formed in the college in March 2009 with the
President of Cochin Devaswam Board and the Principal as patrons. The Alumni aims at the
overall development activities of the college.
DEPARTMENTS
1. Department of Commerce
2. Department of English
3. Department of Malayalam
STRENGTH OF TEACHING STAFF AND NON-TEACHING STAFF
24 Teaching staffs and 6 Non-Teaching staff
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PROFILE AT A GLANCE
Name of the College : SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE
Name of Management : Cochin Devaswam Board
(Corporate Management)
Location : Kizhur, Kunnamkulam.
Address of the College : Kizhur,Kunnamkulam-680 523
Year of establishment : 1981
Telephone Number : 04885-222477
E mail address : [email protected]
Manager : Secretary, Cochin Devaswam Board
Principal : D. K. Krishnakumary
E mail Address of Principal : [email protected]
College timings : 9. 30 am to 3. 30 pm
Strength of Teaching Staff : 25
Strength of Non-Teaching Staff : 6
Hostel facility : Nil
COURSES OF STUDY
A) Under Graduate Programmes:
1. B. A. English : 40 Seats
2. B. A. Malayalam : 40 Seats
3. B. Com. : 60 Seats
B) Post Graduate Programme:
1. M. Com : 20 Seats
2. M.A English : 20 Seats
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PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
I. Under Graduate Programme
B. A./B. Com.
Part A – Common Courses-English, Malayalam, Hindi and Sanskrit.
Part B – Core Courses
Part C – Complementary Courses
Part D – Open courses.
Core Courses : 1. English. 2. Malayalam. 3. Commerce.
Complementary courses for English:
1. Social and Cultural History of Britain.
2. Journalism.
Complementary courses for Malayalam:
1. Kerala Padanam.
2. Sanskrit.
Complementary courses for Commerce:
1. Managerial Economics.
Open Courses offered by Departments
Dept. of English : Creative Writing in English
Dept. of Malayalam : Chalachitrapadanam
Dept. of Commerce : E-Commerce
Dept. of Physical Education : Physical Activity Health and Wellness
II. Post Graduate Programme
M. Com – Marketing
M.A. English Language and Literature
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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 1
SWOC ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 4
PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION .......................................................................................... 6
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS ........................................................................ 16
CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION .................................... 37 CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ........................... 77 CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES .................... 113 CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ..................................... 129
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ................. 157 CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES .......................................... 183 EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH .............................................. 189
EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ........................................ 198 EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM .................................... 206
INCOME &EXPENDITURE STATEMENT OF P D A/C .................................................. 212
ANNEXURE: AUDIT REPORT ........................................................................................... 216
ANNEXURE: UGC 2F & 12B .............................................................................................. 217
ANNEXURE: COMPLIANCE LETTER.............................................................................. 218
ANNEXURE: DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION ............................... 219
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CRITERION I: CURRICULUM ASPECTS
Sree Vivekananda College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and the curriculum is
framed by the University. To enhance the curriculum the college conducts certificate courses
on various topics related to the curriculum. College has different club which are aimed at
enriching the academic knowledge of the students. To understand and to evaluate the
curriculum, the college takes the feedback on curriculum from the students, teachers and
alumnae.
CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION
The college understands the importance of the quality education. It is only because of the
quality of education, Sree Vivekananda College always receives a huge number of
application during admission, but due to the lack of infrastructural facility the college is
allotted with very limited seats.
Faculty uses traditional chalk and talk method as well as focusing more on ICT tool for
teaching. In the beginning of each academic, mandatory Bridge Course are conducted and
students are evaluated. Based on the continuous evaluation, special care is given for the Slow
learners and enrichment programs are offered to Advance learners. Continuous class
evaluation are conducted to understand the grasping level of the students.
Through the e-campus portal, the teachers upload study materials and aids. Provisions are
available for the students to view, download and participate in the discussion from through
the same portal. At the end of each semester the teaching quality is assessed and evaluated
through online 360 degree feedback system which ensures confidentiality.
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
The Research Committee of the college encourages the faculty to attend various seminars,
workshops, publication of papers, presentation of papers etc. After the formation of IQAC
and Research committee the college is planning to conduct National and International
seminar. Currently most of the faculty are pursuing Ph.D and the facility which the faculty
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requires for their research is addressed by the committee. Facilities like INFLIBNET and
MOUs for the resources has been signed with nearby institution.
The Faculty of the college are members in the Board of Studies, Question paper setters of
various universities. Community service is also an objective of the college. The NSS unit of
the college has adopted 2 and 5 wards of the municipality in Kunnamkulam. The Nature club
of the college takes care of the environment related issues.
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
The college which has been functioning since 1981 continues to function efficiently in spite
of certain limitations in infrastructure. The focus is always laid on accomplishing the desired
goals by utilizing the available resources to the optimum. The college Library is a reservoir of
valuable collection of books, journals and e-resources which are accessible to the students
and faculty members. The college has a computer lab with internet facilities and a few smart
classrooms enabling the students and teachers to be technologically up to date thereby
ensuring the utilization of the E-Resources. The college has adequate number of classrooms
and an auditorium where the various curricular and extra-curricular activities are Organised.
The college has separate play ground in addition to the ground adjacent to the main building .
The physical education department of the college has always sought to provide the students
with all the necessary equipments that over the years have helped them to excel and win
accolades in various inter collegiate sports events.
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
Sree Vivekananda College has always tried to produce good citizens of character and ability
committed to the service of fellow beings with good intellectual excellence. The team tries to
mould young pupil to become complete individuals by focusing on their metal, physical,
social and spiritual development. The achievements and accolade won by the students as well
as the faculty members stands testimony to the inspiration and motivation received from the
institution. The college offers ample opportunities for the over-all development of the
students in the form of curricular, co curricular and extra-curricular activities. There are
various committees and clubs to carry on and organize the activities systematically and
regularly. A strong body functions effectively, that addresses the various issues related to
college students namely Anti Ragging Committee, Student’s Grievance Cell and Women’s
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Cell. Inter Departmental activities and competitions provide ample opportunity for the
students to interact and maintain healthy relationships with their peer group. The College has
numerous clubs like The Nature Club, Debate Club and The Film and Theatre Club. Students
actively participate and render their service to the society through the activities conducted by
the well functioning unit of NSS. Slow and advance learners are given special care and
attention through the implementation of government supported programmes such as Walk
With A Scholar and Scholar Support Programme. We believe in having a very cordial and
ever-lasting rapport with our students. The Alumnae Association, with its constant support
and contribution for all the activities conducted in the campus and it has always been an
integral part of the institution. We adhere to the motto ‘AWAKE ARISE AND STOP NOT
TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED’ by extending support to the students in all walk of their
lives and ensuring progression.
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Sree Vivekananda College is under the Corporate Management of Cochin Devaswom Board
and the Secretary of the Board functions as the Manager of the institution. The college has
the Principal, who heads both the academic and the administrative sections of the institution.
The administrative Branch is supervised by the Head Accountant & his team takes care of the
entire administrative obligations. The HODs of the various departments carry out the work
related to academics with the support of all the faculty members. The institution has a body
of student representatives elected abiding the procedures of Presidential election in
accordance with the norms and rules of University of Calicut. The student union is headed by
the chairperson.
CRITERION VII: INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES
The college believes in adopting creative and innovative strategies in teaching and the faculty
members use the available resource to the maximum for achieving the same. We promote,
research activities among teachers and students, and uses techniques like team teaching to
achieve the desired goals. We also see to it that our values tradition and culture imbibed by
the young generation through awareness programs. We also conducts workshop which will
enhance the creative thinking of the students.
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SWOC ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
• Highly qualified and skilled teachers
• Teachers trained and willing to adopt innovative teaching methodology and modern
pedagogy
• Staff concerns for the students and working with students to see that they achieve
their goals
• Strong communication system between Faculty and students
• Strong ethos and positive student culture
• Experienced and skilled support staff
• Greener cleaner and quieter campus
• Mentoring and guidance program for students
• Active students union and Students associations
WEAKNESS
• Old campus and deteriorating infrastructure
• Inadequate placement activities
• Inadequate facility
• Campus appearance and appeal is poor
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OPPORTUNITIES
• Eligible for UGC grants
• Active Alumni Association willing to support college development programs for
starting New Courses
• Starting of Research Departments
• Add on and Certified Courses
• For creating more student’s club
• Social welfare activities
• Development of good campus
• For Hostel facilities
• For Canteen Facilities
• Stationary Store
CHALLENGES
• Lack of Management funding
• Emergence of new generation courses
• Increasing number of professional colleges
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PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION
1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College
1. Name and Address of the College:
Name: SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE
Address: KIZHOOR P.O., KUNNAMKULAM.
City: THRISSUR Pin: 680 523 State: KERALA
Website: www.svcollege.ac.in
2. For communication:
Designation Name Telephone
with STD
Code
Mobile Fax Email
Principal Dr. K. Krishnakumary O:04885
222477
R:04885
235107
9495245963 04885
222929
krishna.venu4@
yahoo.com
Vice Principal NIL
Steering
Committee
Co-ordinator
Sri. Arun M. S. O:04885
222477
R:0485
2830946
9061844466 04885
222929
arunvaisakham@
gmail.com
3. Status of the Institution:
Affiliated College √
Constituent College
Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution:
a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education √
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b. By Shift
i. Regular √
ii. Day
iii. Evening
5. It is a recognized minority institution?
Yes
No √
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/ Linguistic / any other) and provide
documentary evidence.
6. Sources of funding:
Government √
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college:……30-09-1981
b. University to which the college is affiliated / or which governs the college (If it is a
constituent college)
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month and Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Remarks (If any)
i. 2 (f) 05-04-2013 The college was wrongly
stated as unaided/self
financed college as per
letter dated 05-04-2013.
Later as per the request
the status has changed to
aided college as per
letter dated 19-08-2013.
ii. 12(B) 05-04-2013
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d. Details of recognition / approval by statutory / regulatory bodies other than UGC
(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc) : NIL
Under Section
/ Clause
Recognition /
Approval
details
Institution /
Department
Programme
Date, Month
and Year
(dd-mm-
yyyy)
Validity Remarks
i. NIL NIL NIL NIL
ii. NIL NIL NIL NIL
iii. NIL NIL NIL NIL
iv. NIL NIL NIL NIL
(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized
by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No √
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No √
9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No √
If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No √
If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and
Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq. mts:
Location* Urban
Campus area in sq. mts 12140.6 Square meter
Built up area in sq mts 929.03 Square meter
(Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or
other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other
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agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities
covered under the agreement.
➢ Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities : YES
➢ Sports facilities
• play ground : YES
• swimming pool : NO
• gymnasium : NO
➢ Hostel
• Boys’ hostel : NO
i. Number of hostels
ii. Number of inmates
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
• Girls’ hostel : NO
i. Number of hostels
ii. Number of inmates
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
• Working women’s hostel : NO
i. Number of inmates
ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers
available — cadre wise) : NO
• Cafeteria : NO
• Health centre : NO
First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance.
First aid is box is kept in the college.
Health centre staff – : NO
Qualified doctor Full time Part-time
Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time
• Facilities like banking, post office, book shops : NO
• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff : NO
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• Animal house : NO
• Biological waste disposal : NO
• Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage :
YES
• Solid waste management facility : NO
• Waste water management : NO
• Water harvesting : YES
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic
year)
SI.
No
Programme
Level
Name of the
Programme/
Course
Duration Entry
Qualification
Medium of
instruction
Sanctioned/
approved
Student
strength
No. of
students
admitted
1 Under-
Graduate
Regular 3 Years Plus Two English B.Com - 60
B.A - 40
59
40
2 Post-Graduate Regular 2 Years Degree English 20 20
3 Integrated
Programmes PG
- - - - - -
4 Ph.D. - - - - - -
5 M.Phil. - - - - - -
6 Certificate
courses
- - - - - -
7 UG Diploma - - - - - -
8 PG Diploma - - - - - -
9 Any Other
(specify and
provide details)
- - - - - -
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No √
If yes, how many?
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√
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
YES √ NO Number 1
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,
Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree
awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common
compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Faculty Departments UG PG Research
Science - - - -
Arts
English B.A English Language
& Literature
M.A English Language
& Literature
-
Malayalam B.A Malayalam
Language & Literature
- -
Commerce Commerce B.Com M.Com
Any Other
(Specify)
- - - -
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc,
MA, M.Com…)
a. annual system NIL
b. semester system 5
c. trimester system NIL
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System 3
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach
c. Any other (specify and provide details) 2
(PG courses in Commerce and English are in Credit Semester System)
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programm.e
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b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: …………………………………… Date:
…………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:………………………. .
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: …………………………………… Date:
…………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:……………………
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching faculty
Non-teaching staff
Technical staff
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F
Sanctioned by the UGC / University/State Government
Recruited
0 0 1 0 4 10 5 1 0 0
Yet to recruit 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Sanctioned by the Management/ society or other authorized bodies
Recruited
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yet to recruit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *M-Male *F-Female
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21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate
Professor Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 1 2 3 6
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 2 6 8
PG 0 0 1 1 4 9 15
Temporary teachers (Guest Faculties)
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 1 1 2
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 1 3 4
PG 0 0 0 0 1 8 9
Part-time teachers
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four
academic years.
Categories
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 17 52 18 56 15 63 13 71
ST 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
OBC 24 101 28 98 31 105 42 152
General 11 31 09 31 09 33 09 62
Others 03 03 00 02 00 00 01 01
24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same state where the college is located
137 41 0 0 178
Students from other states of India 1 0 0 0 1 NRI students 0 0 0 0 0
Foreign students 0 0 0 0 0
Total 138 41 0 0 179
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG Nil PG 1.6
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26. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students
enrolled )
(a) including the salary component Rs. 41,142
(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 5,366
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?
Yes No
If yes,
a) Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another
University
Yes No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
c) Number of programmes offered
d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
Yes No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered
UG Ratio PG Ratio
B.Com 8:121 M.Com 7:32
B.A Malayalam 1:22 M.A English 1:7
B.A English 3:79
29. Is the college applying for
Accreditation :Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment:
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only) :
NA
Cycle 1: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... Cycle
2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... Cycle 3:
……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an
annexure.
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31. Number of working days during the last academic year.
194
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 169
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC
…09/07/2014………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to
NAAC.
AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (ii) ………………
(dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iv) ………………
(dd/mm/yyyy)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do
not include explanatory/descriptive information)
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CRITERIA - WISE INPUTS
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these
are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
Vision
➢ To mould a capable generation who could lead a good life, inspired by love and
guided by the knowledge.
Mission
➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence to become good citizens of
character and ability, committed to the service of fellow countrymen.
➢ To facilitate the continuous up gradation and to strive for improvement in quality and
ability of the faculty members.
➢ To contribute our best so as to be useful to the society.
➢ To stress the primacy of material and spiritual values in the integrated development of
the students.
Motto
➢ AWAKE, ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED.
Objectives
➢ To develop good human being for nation building.
➢ Igniting young minds with creativity and empowering lives.
➢ To develop responsible citizens to meet the challenges of the society.
➢ To uplift the rural youth with good education.
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➢ To serve the student community who are poor, needy, socially and economically
weaker in this region.
➢ To develop transformation in rural youth into educationally, morally, culturally and
spiritually good citizens with greater employment opportunities.
➢ To uplift rural women who lack educational opportunities.
➢ The college admits socially and economically disadvantaged students hailing from
rural pockets, shapes them and works for their betterment in their life.
➢ To motivate the Student’s participations in seminars, conferences, campus
recruitments and are encouraged to develop their hidden skills.
The vision, mission and objectives of the institution are communicated to the students
on the day of orientation program. The values and objectives are handed over concurrently
along with the academics that chisel their attitude towards the world. A few of the means
adopted are elucidated below but they are not limited to these alone, a multi-pronged
approach wherever necessary is adopted.
➢ Displayed at all important locations in the campus.
➢ Calendar of the college contain the vision, mission, objectives and values for easy
perusal and for general awareness.
➢ Professional website is maintained for seamless exchange of information between the
college and all stakeholders.
➢ Interaction with students and their parents on the day of Admission/induction helps in
unveiling the vision and mission of the college.
➢ Union activities and Arts fests bring out the best opportunity to hone the vision
among students.
➢ Our emblem effectively conveys the vision and mission of the college.
1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation
of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific
example(s).
The Curriculum is the core of the educational activity which augments the
requirements of the College and its stakeholders. The implementation of the curricular
practices pivots the need based strategies of the global society. The curriculum is prescribed
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by the University of Calicut. The College Council prepares the academic calendar which
includes the annual schedule of work allotment with various curricular and co-curricular
activities that are to be implemented. The College council meets regularly to incorporate
changes in the schedule as per the requirements. Each faculty member maintains a lesson
plan and work diary with year plan schedule as well as daily recorded activities to keep the
target in view.
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the
University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and
improving teaching practices?
Support from the University
The Academic Staff College of the University conducts orientation programmes and
refresher courses to update knowledge and to improve teaching practices for the effective
translation of the curriculum. Faculty members of the College participate in such programmes
as stipulated by the University. The University also conducts workshops and seminars
whenever new modules\courses are introduced. The Academic Council, Board of Studies,
Viva Voce and Practical Boards and Evaluation Camps provide an opportunity for the faculty
to interact with members of other institutions for better teaching practices.
➢ Assignments given to the students based on their syllabus which motivates the students to
refer.
➢ Attendance is strictly monitored
➢ Seminars are taken by students based on their syllabus and other general topics which help
them to equip to take a class.
➢ Two Internal Assessment Tests and a Model Examination are conducted for each semester
for the students which will make the students to assess their level for the examinations.
➢ Feedback collected from the students about the quality of teaching and necessary action
taken to correct it.
➢ Institute arrange Industrial visit to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real
life scenario.
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Support from the institution
The Institution encourages the faculty to attend refreshers and orientation programs
offered by the University. The management promotes the participation of faculty members in
faculty enrichment programs like seminar, conference, workshops, paper presentations,
Faculty Exchange Programmes, FDPs, etc. both within the college as well as in other
institutions. The Institution encourages teachers to utilize advanced teaching techniques to
improve their teaching skills. All the Departments are provided with smart boards, LCD
projectors and networking facilities. Eminent professors from other universities are invited to
enlighten the teachers in the latest topics in the curriculum by conducting seminars.
Sl.No. Name of Faculty Department Course Attended From To
1
Dr.G.S.Sandhya
Nair
Commerce Orientation 05/06/2014 02/07/2014
Refresher 15/06/2012 05/07/2012
2
Ms.Sujitha K.A Commerce Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016
Winter school 27/11/2014 17/12/2014
3
Ms.Minu.M.Gopal Commerce Orientation 05/06/2014 02/07/2014
Refresher 15/06/2012 05/07/2012
4
Mr.Arun M.S Commerce Orientation 12/11/2015 09/12/2015
Refresher 17/06/2014 07/07/2014
5 Ms.Femy. O.A Commerce Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016
6 Ms.Deepthi.S. Commerce Orientation 10/08/2016 06/09/2016
7
Ms.Suba
Kuriakose
Commerce Flair Induction
Training
17/10/2016 19/10/2016
Flair Orientation 06/09/2016 06/09/2016
8 Dr Rajith. K.S. Physical
Education
Orientation 10/08/2016 06/09/2016
Refresher 12/06/2012 02/07/2012
9
Dr.P.V.Prakas
Babu
Malayalam Orientation 02/03/2012 29/03/2012
Refresher 30/11/2012 20/12/2012
10
Dr.Jalsa M Malayalam Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016
NSS Orientation 06/02/2013 12/02/2013
Winter School 27/11/2014 17/12/2014
11
Dr .Brilly
Raphael.V.
Malayalam Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016
NSS Orientation 28/01/2016 03/02/2016
12
Ms.Priya Varghese Malayalam Orientation 01/01/2014 28/01/2014
Refresher 30/11/2012 20/12/2012
13
Mr.Edison. K.
Verghese
English Refresher 10/03/2011 30/03/2011
Refresher 20/02/2014 11/03/2014
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1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective
curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating
University or other statutory agency.
Curriculum is designed by University of Calicut, and the affiliating colleges have to
strictly follow it. Our faculties who are the members of University Board of studies are
involved in curricular designing. The University of Calicut, remodeled the syllabus into
Choice Based Credit Semester System from 2009 onwards for all UG and PG courses. The
new model curriculum delivery and transaction is enacted in a systematic way. The Choice
Based Credit Semester System allows a selection of need based course from a specific subject
area. The timely feedback makes the delivery of the curriculum more effective. The annual
academic plan is the starting point for the curriculum transaction. The entire College and the
individual faculty of each department have a strategically prepared Time Table. A work
schedule with faculty in charge assigned for all curricular and co-curricular activities is
chalked out for easy delivery and execution. Regular departmental staff meetings discuss the
syllabus to be covered before each semester and it is made known to the students. The
curricular enrichment programs like seminars /workshops and other training programs are
organized to give better knowledge to students and teachers. A few of the means adopted are
elucidated below for effective curriculum delivery.
➢ Students are sent to various companies for the completion of their Project works.
➢ Students are encouraged to participate in various technical events/ competitions
conducted in-house and outside campuses.
➢ Students are encouraged to do innovative project work.
➢ Students are motivated for doing research work and publication of papers in different
seminars, conferences and journals
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry,
research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the
curriculum?
The teaching faculty of this institution maintains contact with officials of other
institutions and make use of their contacts for the benefit of students. These linkages are of
both formal and informal that are utilized for the fruitful accomplishment of the curriculum.
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Eminent personalities from reputed companies are invited to the institute for delivering
lectures and interaction with the students. Eminent professors from other institutions conduct
classes every year for the faculty members and students. Programs are organized by the
various experts for the benefit of the students and faculty. Students are sent to various
Industries to bridge their gap of theoretical knowledge with practical implementation.
Students participate in different symposium, workshops, seminars, conferences. Through
these programs students are empowered to meet the recent market challenges. As a part of
curriculum, our institution gives permission to conduct yearly industrial visit to various
places, institutions and important business centers, insurance companies and banks and
cultural centers like Kerala Sahithya Academy, School of Drama etc.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the
development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff
members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback,
teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc).
The faculty from the College has actively participated in the structuring and
restructuring processes of curriculum. The modification in the curriculum and requirements
of the college are represented in the university. Syllabus revision committees and workshop
are attended by the representatives of the college for suitable suggestion for better teaching
learning effectives. The faculty members were actively involved in the development of the
curriculum during the transition period from annual to semester system.
The following are the names of our faculty who are members of various academic and
administrative bodies of the University of Calicut.
Sl.
No.
Name of the
Faculty
Department Year Details
1 Dr. K. Krishnakumary Principal 2013-
16
U.G. & P.G. Chairperson Board
of Studies Malayalam, University
of Calicut
University nominee St.Joseph’s
college (Autonomous)
Member of Doctoral Committee,
Dept. of Malayalam, University
of Calicut.
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2 Mr. Edison K
Verghese
English 2014 to
2015
Member, Board of Studies,
Functional English, University of
Calicut
3 Mr. Arun M.S Commerce 2015 Attended 2 day workshop on
M.Com Syllabi revision and
unification conducted by
University of Calicut
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than
those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‘yes’, give details on
the process (‘Needs Assessment’, design, development and planning) and the
courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
No, the institution doesn’t develop any other course in curriculum. But the ED club of
college conducted a three months certificate course on Entrepreneurship management
for inculcating entrepreneurial skill among students who are interested in business.
The three module syllabus was handled by experts from DIC . The students were able
to make their own business plans.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are
achieved in the course of implementation?
The syllabus of each course is accompanied by clearly stated objectives by the
University. At the beginning of each academic year, the University notifications are
carefully scrutinized and the changes integrated. Assessment of programme is
formally done according to the conditions of the university. Each faculty makes use of
his/her own method of verifying the effectiveness of teaching skills like group
discussions, oral questions, debates, open book tests, quiz, seminars, power point
presentations, assignments, posters and so forth. Such continued evaluation helps in
assessing the performance of the students. Mentoring also helps in identifying slow
and advanced learners. Slow learners are given remedial coaching.
Internal assessment done through internal exams is made more effective through the
discussion of right answers. The class PTA is gathered after model exams. At the end
of each semester, feedback from students is generated through a well structured
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questionnaire. Feedback from students and parents help in the evaluation of the
successful implementation of courses and aid to improve the curriculum delivery.
➢ All the faculty members of the institution follow the lesson plan for the successful
completion of the syllabus.
➢ The faculty members are required to fill in continuous evaluation diary in every
semester, which is evaluated by head of the department.
➢ Mock tests are conducted regularly for improvement of the students.
➢ Feedback system- At the end of each semester, there is a feedback system, where the
students evaluate their teachers on the basis of certain criterion which are available on
the feedback form.
➢ Corrective and preventive actions are taken whenever required.
It is observed that by the implementation of the aforesaid methodologies, the
University specified objectives for the curriculum is met as stated below:
➢ Most of the students achieve good marks in their respective examinations.
➢ Students of our institution achieve success in various inter-college and intra-college
competitions.
➢ Our Alumni’s are securing top positions in different organizations both academic and
corporate.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill
development courses etc., offered by the institution.
The ED club of college conducted a three months certificate course on
Entrepreneurship management for inculcating entrepreneurial skill among students
who are interested in business. The three module syllabus was handled by experts
from DIC. The students were able to make their own business plans. The Women
Cell conducted classes for inculcating various skills of crafts and hand made products,
which enables the upliftment of girls.
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1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‘yes’,
give details.
The University of Calicut to which the institution is affiliated does not permit either twinning
or dual degree at present. Consequently the college offers add on enrichment courses to the
regular course to augment employability and international level of proficiency for the
students.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic
flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development,
academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for
employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:
The college follows a common curriculum as per the rules and regulations of the University.
However, with the introduction of CCSS in the academic year 2009-2010, students are
provided the opportunity to select optional subjects as elective paper and open courses. From
the list of papers prescribed by the University, the College has chosen elective papers which
are more appropriate for finding better job opportunities. As per Choice Based Credit
Semester system the students can choose any of the four open courses offered by the
Departments. The course details are given below.
• Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college
I. Under Graduate Course (Six Semesters)
Sl. No. Part Course
1 Part I English
2 Part II Malayalam/Hindi/Sanskrit
3 Part III Core and Complementary
•Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options
Options:
Part III Core and Complementary option at the UG level (Choice Based Credit System and
range of subject options)
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Sl.
No.
Programme Semester Core Course Complementary
Course
B.Com
I Management Concepts &
Business Ethics
Managerial
Economics
II Financial Accounting Marketing
Management
III Business Regulatory
Framework
E-Commerce
Management
III Corporate Accounting
IV Cost Accounting Quantitative
Techniques for
Business IV Regulatory Frame work for
Companies
V Accounting for
Management
V Business Research
Methods
V Basics of Banking and
Insurance
V Indian Financial System V Financial Management VI Income Tax Law and
Practice
VI Auditing VI Financial Services
Elective Options for B.Com Course
Sl. No. Programme Elective Courses
1 B.Com Finance
Indian Financial System
Financial Management
Financial Services
Core and Common course option for B.A English (Choice Based Credit System and range of
subject options)
Sl.
No.
Programme Semester Core Course Common Course
B.A
English
I Reading Poetry The four skills for
Communication,
Modern Prose and
Drama (2 papers)
II Reading Prose Inspiring Expressions,
Readings on society
(2papers)
III Reading Drama .Reading Native Media in
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fiction(2 papers) English
IV Modern English Literature,
Methodology of
Humanities (2 Papers)
Reading Fiction and
Non Fiction
V Indian Writing in English ,
Language and Linguistic,
Methodology of Literature,
Informatics(4 Papers)
VI Literary criticism and
Theory, Literature in
English: American and
Post Colonial, women’s
writing, writing for the
media
Sub Options for B.A English Course
Sl.
No.
Programme Sub Semester Courses
1 B.A English Journalism
I Introduction to Communication and
Journalism
II News reporting and Editing
III History of Mass Media
IV Corporate Communication and
Advertising
History
I Social and Cultural History of
Britain – Ancient and Medieval
Period
II Socialism and cultural History of
Britain- History of Tudors and
Stuarts
III History of Revolution and Era of
colonization.
IV History of Victorian and Post
Colonial Developments
Core and Common course option for B.A Malayalm (Choice Based Credit System and
range of subject options)
Sl.
No.
Programme Semester Course Title
B.A
Malayalam
I
Common Course (English)
Common Course (English)
Common Course 7
Malayala sahithyam-1
Core Course 1
Malayalakavitha Navothangattom
Ist complementary (sanskrit/ Journalism)
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IInd Complementary
(Keralapadanan- Poorvakalakeralam)
II
Common Course (English)
Common course( English)
Common Course8
MalayalaSahithyam2
Core Course II
Malayala cherukada sahithyam
Ist Complementary(Sanskrit/Journalism)
IInd Complementary
(Keralapadanam- madyakalaKeralam
III
Common Course (English)
Common Course 9
Malayala sahithyam 3
Core course III
Malayalakavitha utharagattom
Core Course IV Nadakam / thirakada
Ist Complementary (Sanskrit/Journalism)
IInd Complementary
Kerlapadanam- Adini
Vesakalakeralam
IV
Common Course (English)
Common Course 10
Mlayala Sahithyam4
Core Course V
Bashasastharavum basha charithravum
Core Course VI
Novel sahithyam
Ist complementary (Sanskrit/Journalism)
IInd Complementary
(Kerala padanam- Aadunika Keralam
V
Core Course VII Malayala vyakaranam
Core Course VIII
Paschathya sahithya sidandhanagal
Core Course IX
Malayala sahithya vimarsanam
Core Course X
Nadodivijaneeyam
Open course I
Chalachithra padanam
Sahithyavum Sargathma rachanyum
Sthreepadanangal
Core Course XI
Malayala Kavitha Poorvagattom
Core Course XII
Gadya sahithyam
Core Course XIII
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VI Paurasthya Sithandangal
Core Course XIV
Nvasamskarapadanangal
Elective
Madayama padanam
Vivarthanam
Cyber Malyalam
Open Courses Offered by the Institution
Sl. No. Department Open Course
1 English Creative Writing in English
2 Malayalam Chalachitrapadanam
3 Commerce E-Commerce
4 Physical Education Physical Activity Health and Wellness
II. Post Graduate Courses (Four Semesters)
Sl.
No.
Programme Semester Courses
1 M.A
English
I
British Literature from Chaucer to the 18th Century
British Literature: The 19th Century
Shakespeare
Writing for Media
II
20th Century literature up to World War II
Criticism and theory
American Literature
European fiction in translation
III
Twentieth Century British literature: Post 1940
The English language: History and Structure
Film Studies
Malayalam literature in Translation
IV
Indian English Literature
Dissertation
Post Colonial Poetry
Indian English Fiction
Introduction to Cultural Studies
2 M.Com
I
Business Environment
Quantitative Techniques
Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Management Information Systems
Organisational Theory and Practice
II
International Business
Advanced Corporate Accounting
IT Applications in Commerce
Operations Research
Strategic Management
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III
Financial Management
Research Methodology in Commerce
Income Tax Law & Practice
Advanced Cost Accounting
Project Work
IV
Consumer Behaviour
Service Marketing
Advertising and Sales Management
Retail Management
Project Work & Viva Voce
• Courses offered in modular form
The university frame the syllabus based on the modular form.
• Credit transfer and accumulation facility
Credit Transfer or accumulation of credit facility is not available, since the courses are
offered in modular form no choice is provided. Therefore credits cannot be exchanged.
• Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses
Even though it facilitates provision for learner mobility between educational
institutions through transfers, it does not give the freedom to move in and out of two or more
academic programmes within an institution or in more than one institution. But if the student
fails to complete the course within the fixed time span, he/she is given some more chances to
complete the course through Token Registration.
• Enrichment courses
Department Certificate course
Commerce Certificate course in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Commerce Certificate course in Computer Application and Internet
Malayalam Certificate course in Introduction to Linguistics
Malayalam Certificate course in Indian Aesthetics based on Dance Forms
English Certificate course in Creative writing
English Certificate course in English Grammar
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1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‘yes’, list them and indicate
how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum,
fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.
The college doesn’t offer any self - financed programmes.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional
and global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide details of such programme and
the beneficiaries.
Our institution conducts programmes, which are intended to develop practical skill in
various activities. They include:
➢ Career Orientation Programmes
➢ Personality Development Class
➢ Yoga
➢ Cyber crimes
➢ Road Safety
➢ Life guidance for all final year UG and PG Students
➢ Student Counseling
➢ Value education
➢ Short term computer courses
➢ Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
Besides the above the college also offers several other skill development programs like.
➢ Workshops on Flower making
➢ Workshop on paper bag, chalk, pouch making
➢ Mehandi Designing
➢ Glass painting
➢ Jewellery making
➢ Workshop on Bamboo products
➢ Food Fest
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1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-
face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the
courses/combination of their choice” If ‘yes’, how does the institution take
advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
There is no flexibility of combining the conventional mode and the distance mode in the
choice of courses. With the implementation of CCSS, students are getting an opportunity to
select optional courses in the Semester V. They have the opportunity to opt for open course
papers and language papers of their choice.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University’s
Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution’s goals and
objectives are integrated?
Efforts are made by the institution to supplement the University’s Curriculum and ensure that
the academic programmes and Institution‘s goals and objectives are integrated. We follow the
curriculum prescribed by the University of Calicut thoroughly that helps to fulfill our
institutional goals. Along with the prescribed one, we deliver some special lectures apart
from curriculum. Guest lecturers are invited for sharing expert’s knowledge on specific
domains. Teachers are inspired to attend refresher course, seminars, summer schools, winter
schools etc which helps them to enrich their knowledge. Seminars, Workshops are organized
in our college. Beyond Syllabus classes are regularly conducted on emerging fields. Their
quality is enhanced through projects, assignments, power point presentations, seminars and
quiz programmes. The college also encourages the students to attend seminars and
programmes organized by other institutions. The Career Guidance Cell, Women Cell and
other such clubs plan and organize various programmes to ensure the integrations of
University curriculum with the institutional goals and objectives.
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1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to
enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic
employment market?
The college strictly adheres to the syllabus designed by the University of Calicut but while
delivering this syllabus content to the students, our faculty enrich it with their own expertise
and experience so that the students also gain employable qualities that enable them get jobs in
this highly competitive world.
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of our college regularly interact with the industrial
experts and understand the market needs. These demands of the companies are then
communicated to the IQAC team which in turn formulates extra classes which are then
conducted to make up the deficiencies in the students to make them employable.
The task of framing of curriculum of the college, as stated earlier, is in the hands of its parent
affiliating institution i.e. University of Calicut. The institution can only enrich and organize
the curriculum by supplementing it with extra courses, so that the students are benefited in
the best possible manner.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues
such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT
etc., into the curriculum?
At present the nation as whole is confronted with various social issues like gender
discrimination, women abuse, environmental issues, human rights violation etc, there by the
college has a Women Cell and Nature Club. The Women Cell organizes and makes
awareness about the Women rights and Human rights. The Women Cell aims to promote and
strengthen women through seminars, discussions, conducting Karate classes, Yoga etc. The
Women Cell also looks into matters related to harassment of women in the campus. The
Women Cell of college stands for Gender equality.
The institution enlarges the scope of the curriculum by sensitizing students to such issues
through celebration and observation of certain significant days such as Independence Day,
Republic Day, Human Rights Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Blood Donors Day, Alzheimer’s Day,
Volunteer’s Day, International Women’s Day, Children’s Day, Environmental Day, Anti
Drugs Day, Road Safety Week, Blood donation camp etc
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The institution is responsible to protect human rights and avoid gender discriminations
among students. The Nature Club of the college protects the environment and conducts rally
to make the awareness about “Protecting Environment” IQAC committee of the institution
adopts the latest technology which is required for the teaching learning process.
Nowadays, the increased emission of green house gases like carbon dioxide, methane and
other oxides of nitrogen and sulfur have caused climatic changes. Our institution is rightly
concerned about these global issues. Nature club and NSS units of this College keep the
campus green, by planting and protecting trees in the campus. Nature club creates
environmental awareness among the students.
Even if the ICT are limited in our college all efforts are made by the institution to integrate
ICT into the teaching learning process. Power point presentations are conducted by the
students which will equip them to use ICTs. The university has included assignment,
seminars and projects as a part of the curriculum and this has led to an increased use of
technology by staff and students. The library has INFLIBNET facility through which 6000 e-
journals and 97000 e-books can be accessed.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure
holistic development of students?
➢ Moral and ethical values
Classes on Values and Ethics in life and profession are conducted. Speakers are
invited to speak on different social issues. Some of the programmes conducted by our college
relating to this are:
Program Resource Person
Value addition program : Swamy Bhoomananda Theertha
Yoga Session : Yoga Experts
Family Values & Parenting : Dr. P Sasikumar (Psychologist)
Counseling for students : Dr.Jasna, Psychologist
Orientation program for freshers : Dr. G. S Sandhya Nair
(For Students and parents)
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➢ employable and life skills
With plenty of restrictions, the College takes all measures to enhance the employability of
students. Certificate courses and practical classes are conducted by the college for making
the students employable. Students are also given:
• Counseling by experts
• Career Oriented Programmes by experts
• Classes on Personality Development
• Communication Skills
• Visit to Industrial areas
• Co-ordination with prospective external agencies/ industries/companies
• Coaching class for students for various competitive tests such as Bank Tests,
KPSC, etc
• NET/SET coaching classes
• Mehandi designing
• Glass painting ,Jewelry making classes
• Flower making
• Handmade Bags, Pouches
• Legal Literacy classes etc
Students are also allotted the different responsibilities in organizing various events
and activities such as cultural programmes, competitions, seminars, workshops etc. In this
way they improve their team building and organizational skills.
➢ Better career options
The career guidance placement cell of the college always takes initiatives to conduct
various career guidance classes by experts from various fields. It forms linkages with various
organizations that are potential employment opportunities for students. The cell also provides
orientation on better career option and gives finishing classes to the students.
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1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from
stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
Feedbacks from the students are helpful in rectifying the shortcomings of the curriculum.
College takes the online feedback on curriculum from students and teachers, where the
feedback analysis report of the curriculum are reviewed by the Principal and IQAC
coordinator and it is sent to the University for the Enrichment of the curriculum.
Feedback from alumnae is also taken to understand the benefit which they have received
from their work life.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment
programmes?
The college has a very clear and transparent way to monitor and evaluate the quality of
various enrichment programmes initiated by it. The College’s efforts to ensure that the
curriculum bears a thrust on these core values include the initiative for Contribution to
national development. The college uses education as the tool for empowering women and
through the transaction of the curriculum it has adopted, it seeks to address the all round
development of the students enrolled in the various academic programs if offers.
Department Certificate course
Commerce
Certificate course in Supply Chain and
Logistics Management
Certificate course in Computer Application
and Internet
Malayalam Certificate course in Introduction to
Linguistics
Certificate course in Indian Aesthetics based
on Dance Forms
English
Certificate course in Creative writing
Certificate course in English Grammar
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1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the
curriculum prepared by the University?
During the formation/ reformation/ modification of the curriculum, the University invites the
representatives from the colleges to put forward the views on behalf of the college. Faculty
members regularly attend workshops and seminars on revision of curriculum. The College
can only forward the suggestions of its faculty to the university through the members of
Board of studies. Periodical suggestions for the improvement of the curriculum are also
provided through the Staff council meeting via the members of university board members of
our college.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on
Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the University and made use
internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes?
YES, The college has a well-established system of collecting feedback from its stake holders.
Stake holders Frequency and mode of feedback
Alumni Feedback Every year institute organizes Alumni Meet in which feedback is collected to
enrich the curriculum
Students Feedback Online feedback on curriculum is taken
Faculty Feedback Online feedback on curriculum is taken
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the
last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)
Post Graduate programme in English was introduced in the year 2014.
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like
to include.
• To enhance the curriculum, college is planning to offer 6 certificate course in the next
academic year, the college already had sent the proposal to the management
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CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND PROFILE
Student Enrolment is 100% at the time of Admission in all the programmes offered by the
College. There are arts and science colleges in a radius of 25 kms, demand for our courses is
always increasing.
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
Publicity:
Mode Details
College Website Information about number and range of courses, eligibility, process
of admission and academic as well as support facilities
University Website University website gives the information about our college, the
course offered etc
College Prospectus Details of the college, course offered and college support facilities
Media Advertisement through Newspaper
Transparency:
The centralized ranking process (CRP) single window system was introduced for the U.G
admissions from the academic year 2013-14. Prior to the implementation of CRP the
institution used to issue application forms and prospectus for the aspirants as per the norms of
the University of Calicut. The prospectus and the college website provide necessary
information about the programmes.
Stages of admission were notified in newspapers in accordance with university regulations
for regular courses. The provisional rank lists are exhibited on the notice boards of the
college, and the students are informed of the date of admission and other required
information through interview cards which were sent sufficiently early to reach the students.
After implementing CRP the selection list is downloaded from the university website and
exhibited in the college notice board. The university decides the dates of interview for each
category and is notified in the newspaper. The college conducts interview accordingly on the
scheduled dates, hence the whole admission process is hundred percent transparent.
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2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii)
common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii)
combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any
other) to various programmes of the Institution.
The institution offers three undergraduate (UG) programmes and two PG programme. The
admission is made purely on the basis of merit. Index mark is the basis for admission which
includes the bonus marks given for NSS/NCC/Literacy activity as per the university norms.
The entire process of admission is steered by an admission monitoring committee comprising
the Principal, Heads of all Departments, one office staff and office superintendent. Formerly
the admission process for UG and PG programmes were done by calling applications by the
college. The aspirants were to submit duly filled in application forms before the closing date.
After scrutinizing applications, provisional rank lists of students are published and intimated
through post cards about their rank, course, time and date of interview. During interview
original documents are verified and the candidates were admitted after the payment of fees.
Admission committee members conduct counselling and help the students in the admission
process. Only the applications of students who have secured EHS (Eligibility for Higher
Studies) in the qualifying examination are considered. The seats available for admission are
set by the state Government and University of Calicut.
After implementing CAP (Centralised Admission Process) in 2013-14 (Current
Scenario)
➢ The selection list is downloaded from the university website and exhibited in the
college notice board.
➢ Interview is conducted on the prescribed date as announced by the University for each
Category except for candidates under management and community quota.
➢ During interview original documents including the mark list of the qualifying
examination is verified and the candidate is admitted after the payment of fees.
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In the case of PG admissions University adopted single window intake programme in the year
2011-12 and for rest of the years the admission procedures were similar to that of UG
programme. For M.A. English programme University is conducting an entrance test from
2012 admission onwards for candidates from other streams who wish to join for M.A English
course. Centralised Admission Process for the PG courses started in 2016-17.
2016-17
The University allots the direct admission through Centralized Admission Process
(CAP). The University allots the students to each program according to their selection.
Currently the college has role only in Management Quota. The Management selects the
students based on “Purely Merit”.
The criteria of admission are in accordance with the strict regulations of the university and
the policy of the Government. The marks obtained in the qualifying examination are the main
criteria for the selection.
Allotments of seats for different categories are given below:
Sl. No. Category Percentage of Seats
1 Open merit quota(Two seats in each discipline are
reserved for sports students)
50
2 Community quota 10
3 Management quota 20
4 SC/ST 20
5 One seat in all subjects is reserved for students from
Lakshadeep irrespective of their caste and religion.
1
Reservation Seats or Additional Seats
1. Physically Handicapped: For P G programmes, the reservation shall be given 3% in
aggregation.
2. Lakshadweep Candidates: One seat in a PG programme in the affiliated Arts and
Science Colleges and Departments is additionally created and reserved over and
above the sanctioned strength, but within the Statutory maximum limit for the native
students of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, recommended by the Director of
Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
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3. Sports Quota: one seat for M.A and M.Com Programme together will be additionally
created and reserved over and above the sanctioned strength, but within the statutory
maximum limit for the outstanding sports stars.
The institution does not insist on any further specific cutoff marks for admission, other than
those prescribed by the University, as one of our objectives is to provide access, especially to
the underprivileged. We always stand for the upliftment of the socially and educationally
backward of the area where the institution is located.
The following table shows marks prescribed by the University for Admission to the UG and
PG programmes:
Category Minimum Marks for Admission
UG PG
General A pass in the Higher
Secondary Examination
A pass in the qualifying examination with a
minimum of 45% for BA/B.Com.
OBC A pass in the Higher
Secondary Examination
A pass in the qualifying examination with a
minimum of 40% for BA/B.Com.
SC/ST A pass in the Higher
Secondary Examination
A pass in the degree course
The index marks are calculated on the basis of the criteria given below:
Category of Candidate Bonus Marks Awarded for Admission
UG PG
Ex-servicemen, their widows and children 15 15
Prizes in the literary, arts, sports and
games, at least at the University Level
15 15
NCC/NSS 10 10
NCC ‘A’ Certificate 03 03
NCC ‘B’ Certificate 05 05
NCC ‘C’ Certificate 10 10
For PG admission, 10 marks will be added to the index marks of the students who have
completed 30 days of compulsory social service during their UG Programme. For every
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additional attempt in the qualifying examination, 10 marks will be deducted from the index
marks subject to a maximum of 25 marks.
2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level
for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with
other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
The admission is based on the index marks secured by a student, and not exclusively on the
percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Undergraduate Programme
SVC- Sree Vivekananda College
SKC- Sree Krishna College
(Minimum and maximum includes reservation category)
Programme MAX/
MIN
Marks
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
SVC SKC SVC SKC SVC SKC SVC SKC
B.A English Max 82 83 84 84 86 84 88 82
Min 52 56 50 57 63 57 58 59
B.A
Malayalam
Max 78 81 80 80 81 78 81 77
Min 57 65 61 64 58 56 55 64
B.Com Max 93 94 94 99 92 97 92 95
Min 57 70 57 48 57 49 69 49
Post Graduate Programme
Programme MAX/
MIN
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Marks SVC NC SVC NC SVC NC SVC NC
M.A
English Max
80
84
86
82
88
81
Min
60 64 62 60 65 64
M.Com
Max 89 89 91 81 89 94 90 94
Min 70 65 79 48 66 50 65 61
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2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student
profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it
contributed to the improvement of the process?
Review
The institution assures that all admissions done are as per the norms and regulations of
University of Calicut and the State Government. Students are admitted to each programme
after careful scrutiny of their credentials and qualifications, and the admission process is
undertaken by the Admission Committee, which meticulously reviews the process. It also
reviews the admission process annually; simultaneously the student profile is reviewed by
IQAC.
Outcome
The profiles of students undergoing each programme are collected at the beginning of every
academic year and their skills and interests are identified by the class teachers. The students
are subsequently motivated to excel in the respective areas and an assessment is done at the
end of each academic year to review their achievements and growth. The admission process
is digitalized as per the advice of the admission committee. Although the entire process of
admission is elaborate, it is meticulous, systematic and well documented.
Categories 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 17 53 18 56 15 63 13 71
ST 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
OBC 24 101 28 98 31 105 42 152
General 11 31 09 31 09 33 09 62
Others
(OEC)
03 03 00 02 00 00 01 01
Total 55 188 55 187 55 201 65 286
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following
categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution
and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity
and inclusion
The institution upholds the spirit of the constitution of India. The genuine concern
for equity can be seen in the admission process of the college. The college follows
the admission process as framed by the university.
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a. SC/ST
Students from SC/ST category are allotted seats as per the state’s reservation policy
and guidelines. A special consideration is given to the ST students by providing them with a
5% reservation in this college in consideration of the density of ST population. Fees
exemption/concession and scholarship benefits are also extended to the students according to
rules and regulations of the Government of Kerala.
b. OBC
Fees exemption/concession benefits are also extended to the students according to
rules and regulations of the Government of Kerala.
c. Women
About 80% of the admitted students in this institution are girls and there is no separate
reservation for women as per Government rules.
d. Differently-abled
Three percent of the seats are reserved for the differently-abled in each programme
e. Economically-weaker sections
Students from economically weaker sections are encouraged and supported in the
form of fee concessions
f. Minority Community
Ours is not a minority community institution. So Minority community reservation is
not applicable to our college.
g. Sports Reservation
Two seats in each Under Graduate courses will be reserved for candidates with
outstanding records in sports and games as per the rules of the Government of Kerala and
University of Calicut.
One seat is reserved for each P.G. Course.
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Reservation for students belonging to different categories in percentage
The detailed reservation chart followed for admission is shown below.
Sl. No Category Percentage of Reservation (as per
Government rules)
1 SC/ST 20 %
2 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 3%
RESERVATION CHART
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
SC/ST PH
CHART SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF BOYS AND GIRLS ADMITTED IN THE
LAST 4 YEARS DEPARTMENT PROGRAM GENDER WISE RATIO
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Department of English
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Boys
Girls
Department of Malayalam
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Boys
Girls
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Department of Commerce
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Boys
Girls
ACTUAL REPRESENTATION OF STUDENTS BELONGING TO DIFFERENT
RESERVATION CATEGORIES AS IN 2016-17
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
SC ST OBC OEC General
2016-17
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2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution
during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase /
decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Programmes
Year
Number of
applications
Number of
students
admitted
Demand
ratio
UG Programme
1 BA English
2014-15 2144 20 536:5
2015-16 2144 20 536:5
2016-17 2573 39 2573:39
2 BA
MALAYALAM
2014-15 1160 25 232:5
2015-16 1160 25 232:5
2016-17 1664 40 208:5
3 B.Com
2014-15 3821 32 3821:32
2015-16 3821 32 3821:32
2016-17 4773 59 4773:59
PG Programme
1 M. Com
2014-15 170 10 17:1
2015-16 695 10 139:2
2016-17 647 20 647:20
2
M.A English
(Course Started
during 2014-15)
2014-15 21 10 21:10
2015-16 185
10 37:2
2016-17 462 20 231:10
The demand for admission is very high in comparison with the previous years. The college
strives to start more PG and UG programmes in the campus, and proposals are forwarded to
the university and Government of Kerala every year.
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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure
adherence to Government policies in this regard?
The institution is sensitive towards the needs of the differently–abled students. Their
applications for admission are considered and such students have been given admission as per
rules.
➢ The college provides the ramp facilities, wheel chairs and the entire classroom is
situated in ground floor
➢ The vehicles of the day scholars are specially permitted to reach up to their
classrooms.
➢ Visually challenged students are permitted to use I-Pad or other recording facility to
record the seminars and dictated notes.
➢ Teachers take additional classes for them either before or after the regular class hours.
➢ Peer group helps are arranged to accompany them to classrooms, laboratories, library
and toilets.
2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills
before the commencement of the programme? If ‘yes’, give details on the process.
The profiles of the students are collected and their strengths and weaknesses are
assessed during the orientation program. Students are subjected to various methods of
evaluations like written tests, assignments and presentations. Based on their performance,
students are identified as slow, average and advanced learners.
• Orientation program is conducted at the Department level to educate all the
enrolled students about the programme and the facilities available in the
institution.
• Bridge courses are conducted for a week at the class level to get the students
acquainted with the programmes
• Remedial Coaching Classes or Scholar Support Programme is implemented in
the college to support the slow learners.
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2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the
knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme
of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.
A bridge course is conducted at the beginning of every academic year to equip the
students to face the programme and the courses with confidence. Scholar Support Programme
conducted with the assistance of the Department of Collegiate Education identifies weak
students and their needs and strives to cater to those requirements in a systematic way.
Remedial teaching classes also have been useful in improving the knowledge level of the
students. Peer study groups also help to bridge the knowledge divide among our students.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,
inclusion, environment etc.?
Our institution has a well functioning Women Cell, Anti-ragging Cell, Anti-sexual
harassment Cell undertake programmes to sensitize students on issues of gender, inclusion,
human rights, legal literacy, environment and other relevant issues. It also takes initiative to
observe days like World Environment Day, Earth Day, International Women's Day and AIDS
Day
Gender Sensitisation
More than 85% students of our college are women, and so gender issues are given
prime importance. Different clubs /cells are active in our college for gender sensitization.
➢ Women Cell
The Women Cell is active. The aim of the Cell is to promote awareness and active
response among women to social issues and bring out their full potential as resources for their
own development and that of the nation with the motto “Empowered Women Nation’s
Strength”. The Cell has rendered immense contribution to the students and local community
through awareness programmes, guidance and counselling, training and welfare programmes
for women. Reports of the activities and procedures are systematically documented and the
utilization of the fund is audited. Major activities of Women Cell include:
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o Glass Painting
o Counseling
o Yoga
o Karate Class
o Poster Designing on Women empowerment
o Open Discussion
Inclusion
The college takes additional care to ensure that the staff and students are aware about
the issues of upliftment of the deprived communities. The socially and economically
backward sections are integrated into the College community through various promotional
measures like scholarships and other incentives, both at the Government and the Institutional
level. Prompt dissemination of information and dispensing of scholarships and financial
assistance are carried out.
Students are encouraged to help out each other both financially and academically, and
a support system for this is devised in the class. The College organizes a common send- off
ceremony for all outgoing students under the leadership of College Union every year.
Important national days are celebrated to create social and civic sense in students and
promote inclusiveness and patriotism. The disabled students too are especially monitored and
assisted. They are given opportunities according to their skill and talent so as to motivate
them and help them feel one with the community.
Nature Club.
The College makes all attempts to maintain a green campus by planting trees, maintenance of
floral gardens. The Nature club of the institution has created a “Eco Hub” in the college
premises. The nature club created the Rain water harvesting. The college makes use of
water from rainwater harvesting system introduced in the campus.
The Nature club has made poster campaign that help mould the habit and culture of
environment consciousness and energy conservation. Posters which exhort to love nature are
exhibited. We keep the campus free of plastic as far as possible. Students are also required to
clean their own class rooms, switch off electric gadgets immediately after use, and minimize
the use of paper. A campus cleaning day is organized by the college under the leadership of
NSS in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi “Swacha Bharath” programme introduced by our
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs
of advanced learners?
Identification
➢ The Advanced Learners who get enrolled in the Institution are first identified from the
Admission Rank List.
➢ The teacher in charge of the Admission to each Dept. makes a personal interview with
the students at the time of the admission.
➢ Tutorial System is highly effective in detecting and promoting Advanced learners.
Facilities for Advance learners
➢ “Walk with a scholar” was introduced where the Advance learners are indentified
and given opportunity to spent time with the experts of their domain, which includes
Industry field, seminars, workshops etc.
➢ Special mentoring is provided to the advanced learners.
➢ The advanced learners are given extra-assignments and are encouraged to take part in
activities such as quizzes, essay writing, competitions and seminars.
➢ They are encouraged to acquire new and advanced information through books and the
internet to bring out their full potential. They are given opportunity to present papers
in seminars, and are sent for academic programmes outside the campus.
2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the
academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of
drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically
challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)?
The institution has many mechanisms to collect, analyze and use the data of academic
performance of the students. Department wise Students Data is collected and recorded in each
department so as to analyse the students in every case. The Class in charge of the Department
is responsible to collect and record the student’s data. Faculty in charge of the course and
Class in charge continuously observes the academic performance of the students.
Reason for the drop outs
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The major reasons of drop outs which are analysed are:
➢ Post marital needs and constraints.
➢ Other job opportunities.
➢ Family Problems
➢ Other professional courses
Measures to overcome the dropouts
➢ Arranging personal meeting with the students as well as with parents and counsel
them.
➢ Guidance to avail government fee concession to deserved categories of Students.
➢ Financial support is extended by the faculties upto a certain extent
➢ Departments provide study materials, medical aid and financial support to meet other
academic and personal needs.
➢ As number of students in each class is comparatively less than other colleges a
personal care can be made to our students which help to create a parental affection
with our students.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation
schedules? (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)
Academic Calendar of the University
The academic programmes of the college are based on the academic calendar of
University of Calicut. The academic calendar provided by the University at the beginning of
every academic year is the broad plan of the academic activities. It provides the number of
working days, holidays, schedule of end-semester examinations etc.
Academic Calendar of the College
The IQAC team along with the Principal and the HOD of the each department plans
its teaching and assessment schedule within the broad spectrum of calendar of University of
Calicut and submits the plan before College Council which gives a temporal map of the
academic and allied activities of the college.
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Academic calendar of the Department
Informal calendar is maintained by the HOD of the department. The dates for
submission of assignments, conduct of seminars, test papers, Publication of Internal
Assessment grades, industrial visits, association activities, departmental club activities,
registering of grievances, if any etc. are mentioned in the calendar. This is displayed on the
notice board and intimated to the students in the classroom. The meeting also plans out the
modules/portions to be completed every month. The Department meetings are convened
every month to review the activities.
Individual Teaching Plan
This is in the form of an Academic diary maintained by the faculty to ensure
compliance of the academic plans of the Department. The Teaching plan is to be handed over
to the Head of the Department whenever demanded. Hourly attendance is taken which is
reviewed weekly and consolidated semester-wise by the Class in charge.
College Council Meeting
At the beginning of the academic year the Principal convenes a meeting of the
Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff to draw an annual blue-print of the academic and allied
activities. The IQAC coordinator and Superintendent of the Office address the staff. They
give direction to the whole staff regarding the activities and support services for the year. The
Co-coordinators for the various clubs and activities of the college are deputed in the council
meeting.
Evaluation
The final evaluation of students is done according to the university schedule.The
departments carry out internal assessment based on
➢ Students’ performance in class tests, assignments, seminar presentations, viva voce
and attendance. Towards the end of each semester, the internal grades are published
on the notice board and complaints received if any are rectified and forwarded to the
university.
➢ Theory and practical examinations are conducted by the university and evaluation is
carried out. The results of examinations are declared and score cards issued by the
university.
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2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?
➢ Online 360-degree feedback is taken of the teacher from the students, principal, peer
and self. The feedback analysis reports are reviewed by the IQAC coordinator and
Principal. Actions and appreciation are taken accordingly.
➢ IQAC prepares an academic calendar for the proposed academic year for each
department and assures its implementation.
➢ Teaching has become more ICT enabled.
➢ Recommended to create 5 classrooms with smart boards.
➢ Enrichment of teaching-learning resources like library, digital data base, e-journal
subscription, INFLIBNET etc.
➢ Value education class to students.
➢ RLOs (Reusable Learning Objects) in all subjects.
➢ IQAC has suggested each department to start an Add-on Courses.
➢ Introduction of more student centric methods like GDs and Debates.
➢ Departmental seminars and workshops are encouraged and supported.
2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures
and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning,
collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?
The paradigm shift in the learning process is a hallmark of this institution. The institution
ensures student centric environment by means of digital interactive boards in all classrooms.
The teachers are able to go online and access information from INFLIBNET and other digital
sources as and when required. In order to develop skills like interactive learning,
collaborative learning and independent learning among the students the following activities
are done in our college.
➢ The assignments and projects are given both individually and collectively which
contribute to their collaborative learning potential.
➢ Students are given freedom to choose topics for project works and seminar
presentations.
➢ Presentations by the students open up opportunity for interacting with the teachers as
well as among themselves.
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➢ Students are encouraged to make presentations with the help of the interactive boards
with PPT slides.
➢ Feedback on respective seminar presentations, assignments and projects offer a
platform for participatory evaluation.
➢ Role plays are conducted to equip the students to handle several situations
➢ Group discussions and group assignments are part of class room teaching.
➢ Group Presentations make them plan, prepare and present as a team.
➢ Quizzing is another favourite method among students.
➢ Inter Departmental competitions like Project Presentation make them more
competitive and help ward off stage fright.
➢ Students organize lectures as part of Dept. association activities.
➢ Study tours are part of some of the Programmes.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper
among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators?
Critical Thinking
The various academic and co-academic programmers conducted in this college help
the students to improve their communication skill, analytical ability, emotional
quotient, decision making skill, self esteem and creative thinking.
➢ The University has prescribed a book on Critical Thinking for all UG students in their
Common course in English.
➢ The Institution promotes critical thinking through the activities of various clubs.
➢ Students become involved in the administrative affairs of the College through the
Students Union.
➢ Students are given assignments on general topics on which they have to use critical
thinking for preparation.
Creativity
Students have ample opportunities in the campus to nurture and develop their creativity.
There are various clubs for the students who are interested in creative activities. The various
competitions in Arts, sports, literary activities are aimed at testing the creativity in students.
Some of the activities conducted by different clubs/cells in our college for improving the
creative skill of the students include:
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➢ Role play by the HR club under Department of Commerce
➢ Product Launch by Marketing Club of Department of Commerce
➢ Quiz Competition by Finance Club of Department of Commerce
Scientific Temper
An interdisciplinary approach is encouraged among students through open courses,
seminars and discussions with experts. Scientific temper is created in writing skill through
department magazines, manuscript magazines and college magazines. Leadership skill and
management skill of the students are encouraged through works like campus beautification,
documentary and short film making etc. Participation in Entrepreneurship Club, NSS, and
Red Ribbon Club also boost their team working skills, self esteem, and individuality. The
Commerce Association has three clubs – Marketing, HR and Finance, which fosters the
enhancement of management skills among students. Innovative ideas are collected from
students to foster scientific temper and they are encouraged to prepare project works on them.
All the above initiatives kindle and nurture the spirit of creativity, critical thinking and
scientific temper in our students.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty members
for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National
Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
(NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.
➢ Faculty uses e-campus portal to upload the study material, where the students can
view the student material at any point of time, they can view, download and make the
discussion.
➢ Through the use of illustrations, online simulation and power point presentations the
process of teaching-learning is made more interesting and effective. The faculty
members use projected aids like slides and videos, which are available on YOUTUBE
and internet.
➢ The institution is equipped with overhead projectors, LCD projectors and the entire
faculty members and students have access to Wi-Fi broadband internet.
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➢ The institution has a sizable collection of eBooks and multimedia content such as
video lecture series, animated demos and documentary movies. Students have access
to internet and INFLIBNET and a number of magazines and news papers through
which they can gather vast amount of information and effectively update themselves
with current knowledge..
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty members exposed to advanced level of
knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops
etc.)?
➢ Teachers participate in regional and national/international seminars in their respective
fields and new information gathered from there are disseminated to the student
community.
➢ National drama is conducted by the English department and students get opportunity
to listen to and interact with the subject experts.
➢ Experts from industry and academy are invited to deliver talks, and students and
faculty members benefit academically from these sessions.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \ benefitted) on the academic, personal
and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/
mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students?
The College follows the mentoring system, where the each faculty is assigned with a certain
number of students. The mentors take care of the student’s academic, personal and psycho-
social related issues of the students.
Counseling by the Faculties
Counseling is done by the Class in charge or other faculties of our college itself. The
details of these are kept confidential to protect the privacy of students. Each year few cases
are reported in each departments which are analysed through the following steps.
➢ Study about the problem
➢ Analysing the several aspects of the problem
➢ Problem solving through counseling
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2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty
members during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution
to encourage the faculty members to adopt new and innovative approaches and the
impact of such innovative practices on student learning?
The college is well aware of the rapid changes in the field of higher education and research,
and the college has been taking efforts to keep pace with the innovative teaching-learning
practices. The following are a few of the measures adopted:
➢ Promotion of student-centric learning through interactive classes, assignments,
projects, seminars and practical sessions.
➢ The faculty members have graduated from the use of conventional blackboards to
interactive smart boards for teaching.
➢ The faculty members effectively utilize the Wi-Fi internet and INFLIBNET facility
for data collection, preparation of notes and for enhancing the student participation in
learning.
➢ The students are trained and motivated to make seminar presentations with the help of
ICT.
➢ Students are encouraged to submit their assignments online so that the use of paper
can be reduced.
➢ Students are also prompted to use scanners and printers for academic purposes
➢ Movies and documentaries related to the curriculum are exhibited before the classes
so that teaching can be made effective and easier.
➢ Hands-on learning is encouraged through field visits, industrial visits and project
works.
➢ Students are motivated to access digital learning materials and e-books for data
collection.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?
The institution has a well equipped college library connected with internet facility and
sufficient reading space and congenial ambience. The students can access books, newspapers,
journals and magazines from the library, and if required can photocopy the materials. New
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editions are added and the library stock is updated with current volumes. Students are issued
books both from the general library and also avail the facility of the Inflibnet for the
preparation of seminars, assignments, reference and project works. In each department, one
teacher is in charge of issuing library books both for the students and staff.
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the
planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’, elaborate on the challenges
encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these.
With the introduction of Semester system, the academic process has become a bit challenge
to faculty and students. This is mainly due to the time constraints. The syllabus, two internal
examinations, assignments, seminars, projects, viva voce, etc need to be completed in a short
span of time. This leaves little time for extracurricular and extension activities. Losses of
classes due to extracurricular activities are also a cause for the difficulties caused by the
faculties and students.
Delay in the admission process by the University, frequent postponement of university exam,
delay in publication of results and sometimes holidays due to strikes and natural calamities
are challenges faced by the College in completing the syllabus. Irregularities and time lapse
in the implementation of the University calendar also pose a threat.
In spite of all the challenges posed by external causes, this institution strictly insists on
completion of curriculum. The college has the practice of covering the syllabi well in
advance and fulfilling the requirements of internal assessments in time. Loss of working days
due to any reason is complemented by additional classes on Saturdays or through extra hours.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
The faculty members themselves are encouraged to collect the feedback of students to better
the teaching learning practice as well as Online 360 degree feedback is also taken from the
Students, peers, self and principal. The heads of the departments assure that all the required
teaching and works in connection with internal assessments are done in time. Faculty
members are also advised to improve teaching strategies based on the result analysis of the
concerned report. The heads of the departments assure that the teachers maintain work
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diaries.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in
planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource
(qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the
curriculum.
The recruitment of staff is strictly according to the UGC, State Govt. and University norms.
The vacancies are calculated as per the existing hours of workload. Temporary lecturers are
recruited by the a Selection Committee consisting of the Principal, Head of the Department
and a senior faculty concerned, by interviewing eligible candidates included in the registry
prepared by the Department of Collegiate Education. The selection is based on merit,
NET/PhD and teaching experience at college level.
Recruitment and Retention Strategies of Human Resource:
Being an Aided College, recruitment of staff - teaching as well as non-teaching- is done
strictly as per the norms and policies of the UGC/Govt./University. The appointment
procedure of the permanent faculty involves the following steps:
➢ Applications are invited by the Management through advertisement in National
Dailies. The number of posts in the subjects, the required qualifications and the last
date for receiving applications are notified.
➢ Applications received are scrutinized and qualified candidates shortlisted and
informed of date of interview.
➢ The interview is conducted by the panel comprising the manager, the principal, the
government nominee, and the subject expert as per the statute of the parent University
➢ Results of the interview are published and the selected candidates are informed.
Appointment of ad-hoc faculty
The appointment of ad-hoc faculty also has specified indicators stipulated by the
UGC/Govt./University. It involves advertising of the post and interview by the Principal,
Head of the Department and a senior faculty. Only those candidates who have already
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registered their names with the office of the Director of Collegiate Education can apply for
the post now. The selection to various positions is made on the basis of an interview.
Qualification of Faculty
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
Ph.D. - - - 1 2 3 6
M.Phil. - - - - 2 6 8
PG - - 1 1 4 9 15
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. - - - - 1 1 2
M.Phil. - - - - 1 3 4
PG - - - - 1 8 9
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior
faculty members to teach new programmes/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study
being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the
efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last
three years.
The college encourages the faculty members to attend orientation and refresher courses and
other training programmes that would improve their teaching and knowledge. The
incorporation of courses like informatics, film studies, new literatures etc. are transacted by
the departments concerned by gathering new information in these disciplines. The college
does not keep away from the emerging areas or disciplines; instead, the faculty members are
encouraged and supported to attain knowledge of new areas through orientation and refresher
courses and other training programmes. For example, Informatics, an area which was handled
earlier by IT Professionals alone has now become the forte of teachers of all disciplines in
this college. It encourages the faculty members to update their knowledge regularly. Faculty
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members are also encourages to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, extension lectures
organized by other institutions.
The outcome
➢ Most of the teachers are ICT enabled and are able to conduct power point classes. The
students are benefitted by the advanced knowledge of the teachers.
➢ Faculty members attend orientation programmes, refresher courses, training
programmes etc. enriching to groom them to be better facilitators.
➢ Guest faculties are recruited accordingly as per need for advanced courses.
2.4.3 Provide details on staff development programmes during the last four years
elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher
quality.
a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty members nominated
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Refresher courses 1 1
HRD programmes
Orientation programmes 1 2 5 2
Staff training conducted by the university 1
Staff training conducted by other institutions 2
Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. 2
b) Faculty members’ Training programmes organized by the institution to empower
and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning
Teaching learning
methods/approaches
Teacher enrichment for the newly recruited teachers
Handling new curriculum A workshop was conducted by University of Calicut on
effective implementation of Choice based Credit and
Semester System
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Content/knowledge management One faculty attended the IFRS workshop
Selection, development and use of
enrichment materials
Guest talks were arranged by the college
Assessment Online MCQ and training is given on the same
Cross cutting issues Women Cell conducted
Audio Visual Aids/multimedia IQAC workshop on ICT academy of Kerala on Quality
Assurance, FLAIR
OER’s INFLIBNET
Teaching learning material
development, selection and use
ICT training was arranged for all the faculty
c) Percentage of faculty members
➢ invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by
external professional agencies : 25%
➢ participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by
%national/ international professional bodies : 100%
➢ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized
by professional agencies : 100%
2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research
grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching
experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial
engagement etc.)
➢ Teachers are supported to receive research grants from UGC and other
academic bodies.
➢ Institution provides ample opportunities for research opportunities for the
faculty by helping them to avail study leave under Faculty Development
(FDP) Programme of UGC
➢ Minor Research Projects funded by UGC, sanctioned for four teachers
➢ Five of our teachers are engaged in doctoral research.
➢ One teacher has completed her post doctoral project funded by ICSSR.
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➢ The college facilitates research activities and encourages teachers to attend
and present papers in seminars and conferences.
➢ Most of our faculty members have published works in reputed journals.
2.4.5 Give the number of faculty members who received awards / recognition at the state,
national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four
years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such
performance/achievement of the faculty members.
Nil
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external
Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-
learning process?
YES, On the basis of the recommendation by the IQAC through online 360 degree feedback
system. The procedure facilitates better transaction of learning materials in and out of the
classroom and creates better academic ambience.
➢ Exit Survey by the outgoing students is conducted at the end of the programme.
➢ Parent/Guardian feedback is collected through personal interaction at the Parent
Teacher Meeting held in each term.
➢ A suggestion box is placed at the office for students to drop their complaints and
suggestions.
The result drawn from the data thus collected is analyzed and discussed at staff meetings and
council meetings. The entire feedback system is institutionalized and is conducted at the end
of every year and documented. This helps the teachers for self-assessment and to recharge
themselves by innovative methods to improve the teaching -learning process.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially
students and faculty members are aware of the evaluation processes?
The University of Calicut fixes the dates of examination for evaluating students. Every
Academic Year, University will issue a tentative Examination calendar and the principal
handover a copy to head of the departments and is discussed in the Council meeting. A copy
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is also displayed on the notice board. The Staff Council endorses these examination dates.
The university publishes the examination calendar with the detailed time table in the
University website. In addition examination dates are notified in regional newspapers and in
university website from time to time.
On the first day of the commencement of the course all the first year UG/PG students and
their parents are given a briefing about the evaluation patterns. The department heads or tutor
in charge gives timely information to students and their parents regarding the examinations.
The students are also informed about examinations through notice board and by office
announcements. The evaluation methods are informed to the students well in advance before
the university examinations.
2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has
adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?
Before the academic year 2009-10, the assessment was in marks: 20 for internal and 80 for
external. University conducts examination only once in a year and three internal
examinations (first terminal, second terminal and model). The University also awarded ranks,
distinction, and first/second/third class according to the percentage of marks scored.
From 2009 onwards university made a major reformation in the UG Programme by the
introducing Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS). The Kerala State Higher
Education Council decided to introduce semester system with Choice Based Credit System
with direct grading. Subsequently the University has changed the direct grading system in to
indirect grading system. The Calicut University implemented the Choice Based Credit
Semester System and Grading in two phases beginning with PG. The evaluation process
includes continuous internal assessment with an end-semester external examination. As part
of this, the entire curriculum was restructured and the prevailing assessment system was
replaced with the Grading System in external and internal examinations.
Evaluation and Grading
The evaluation scheme for each course comprises two parts:
1. Internal Evaluation
2. External Evaluation
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Internal evaluation is to be based on a pre determined transparent system involving
periodic written tests, assignments, seminars and attendance in respect of theory courses,
based on written test, lab skill or record, viva and attendance in respect of practical course. 80
marks are assigned for the external. The remaining 20 is for the internal.
Sl. No. Parameter Percentage Mark
1 Attendance
5%
A (90 – 100%) 5
B (85 – 89%) 4
C (80 – 84%) 3
D (75 – 84%) 2
E (Below 75%)
2 Test Paper I 5% 5
3 Test Paper II 5% 5
4 Assignment / Seminar 5% 5
Total 20% 20
Internal assessment : 20%
External examination : 80%
The internal and external components of the course are separately graded and then
combined to get the cumulative grade of the course after taking into account the total of their
weight. An aggregate of ‘C’ grade (when external and internal put together) is required in
each course for a pass and also for awarding a degree.
Institutional Evaluation Reforms
The Institution has not initiated any evaluation reforms as the University system by itself is
comprehensive. However, abiding by its vision, the Institution insists on the total
transformation and development of the person. Academic excellence is ascertained not only
through the internal examinations, but also through various other methods of assessment that
the individual teacher makes use of to measure the academic caliber of students. Multitasking
is encouraged by making the students understand that extension, co curricular and
extracurricular activities are as important as academic achievements.
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2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of
the university and those initiated by the institution on its own?
Being an affiliated college, it follows the rules prescribed by the University of Calicut in
connection with the implementation of CCSS programme. The evaluation reforms are
implemented promptly and as part of it the faculty members continuously evaluate the
performance of students in each semester and an external examination. The institution makes
sure that internal assessment of both the UG and PG programme takes place in accordance
with the rules put forward by the university. The attendance, an important parameter in the
internal assessment is marked regularly by the class in charge and keeps the register for
verification by higher authorities. Seminars and assignment topics of each paper are given
in the beginning of each semester, tested in due time and grades are given by the respective
teachers. Department wise two internal examinations are conducted for a semester. The
respective heads of department of the college monitors the conduct of internal assessment.
The planned dates of examinations are announced much in advance. The return of evaluated
answer script, publishing of internal grades, issuing of progress card, the class PTA are done
on respective dates as instructed by the Principal. The internal grades are uploaded in the
university website when asked by the university. For PG programmes all the assessment
parameters are same but the attendance for each semester is published separately before
uploading in the university website.
In the end semester examinations, faculty members of the institution keep in touch with the
university and inform the institution whenever there is a change in examination procedures.
Almost all faculty members are external examiners under the university and actively
participate in supervision of examination, valuation of answer scripts and conduct practical
examinations and viva voce.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adopted to
measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted
the system.
Formative Evaluation:
➢ Each department conducts unit tests, assignments, seminar presentations and viva
voce as part of the formative evaluation of the CUCBCSS programme in the college
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➢ Online MCQ has been introduced
➢ Surprise test.
Summative Evaluation:
Summative assessment, at the end of every semester is external and is carried out by the
university only. It is the traditional written examination. The students have to take a three
hour written examination on all theory papers plus a viva voce based on the project report
submitted. The evaluation is carried out by the examiners appointed by the University and the
University stipulates that a College never evaluates the papers of their own students. This
ensures objectivity. The time schedule is fixed by the University and the valuation is also
done at the University level.
Positive impact:
➢ Students are equipped to present papers at inter collegiate/ Regional / National levels.
➢ Mental stress of students can be reduced.
➢ Formative assessment helps in the improvement of summative assessment.
➢ Achievement of academic excellence and awards by the students.
➢ Opportunities for the holistic development of students.
➢ Faculty constantly recharged
2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in
the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the
overall development of Students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent
learning, communication skills etc.)
The departments conduct internal assessment and provide 20% of the total credits assigned
for a course on the basis of attendance, class tests, assignments and seminars. The better of
the two grades of the class tests, performance in the seminar presentations and assignments
and the percentage of attendance are considered for internal grades. Assignments are given
well in advance in each semester and the timely submission is ensured by the departments.
Internal grades are displayed on the notice boards to assure transparency and correctness
before they are forwarded to the university.
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➢ Two internal examinations are conducted in a formal and systematic way. Date of
examination, portions for study, question paper setting, is all planned by the
corresponding departments themselves.
➢ Evaluated answer papers are returned to the students
➢ Students may approach the teacher concerned for any corrections
➢ The marks are recorded in the registers maintained by the faculties
➢ Parents are informed about the student’s progress and discuss the performance of the
student.
➢ Consolidated internal marks are displayed on the notice board before being submitted
online to the University
➢ Students may also use the facility of the Grievance Redressal Cell if their grievances
are not solved satisfactorily at the Departmental level
➢ Students who excel in arts and sport both at national and international levels are given
consideration by conducting retests.
The behavioural traits, independent learning and communication skill of students are
reflected in their presentations, viva voce. The heads of the departments hand over
Attendance and Progress Certificate of the students to the administrative section in charge of
examinations. Only those students who secure 75% of attendance are eligible to appear for
university examinations.
2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the College/ affiliating University?
How does the College ensure the attainment of these by the students?
Mere attainment of a graduate certificate is not the main aim of the college. It aims at the
overall development of the student also. The institution is committed to produce a patriotic
generation, eco-sensible filled with justice, truthfulness and love for brethren. The institution
ensures the instillation of social commitment, fraternity, tolerance and generosity among the
students by providing value education courses. The students are encouraged to establish their
leadership qualities, communication skills, and artistic skills by participating in various
activities conducted by the institution. The activities of NSS, Nature Club, etc. encourage the
students to live in harmony with nature and develop Eco sensibility.
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The students achieve social commitment by participating in social welfare activities. A mind
of benevolence and compassion is developed in students by promoting them to financially
support the poor by generating money through their own group activities. National and
international seminars, intercollegiate paper presentations, quiz competitions etc. help the
students to build up their research aptitude and communication skills. The institution ensures
excellence in learning and moral uprightness of the students to mould them into mature,
responsible and socially committed citizens. The students gain:
➢ Knowledge and understanding
➢ Practical and Professional skills
➢ Communication skills
➢ Time management & Discipline
➢ Team work skills
➢ Cognitive skills (Thinking, Problem solving, Analysis and research)
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation
both at the college and University level?
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Department Level
The institution has set up grievance redressal cell at the Department and College level. The
internal evaluation marks and grades of the students are displayed on the Department notice
board. If the students have any complaints regarding the marks and grades, they can consult
the department level grievance cell first. The Department level redressal comprises of Head
of the departments and the faculty members of the departments. The Department level
comprises of the Department Head, Class in charge and two student representatives.
College Level
The College level grievance cell comprises of Principal as chairman, a senior teacher co-
ordinator, College union secretary and a student representative nominated by the union.
University Level
Calicut University also has a Grievance Cell of its own. This system helps to redress
the grievances, if any regarding the internal assessment marks. The students can register their
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complaints at the Department level grievance cell. If the matter is not settled there, then it can
be taken to College or the University Level Grievance Cell.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’ give details on how
the students and staff are made aware of these?
Yes. “Awake, Arise and Stop not till the goal is reached” is the motto of the college, and to
materialize this motto, the college aims to orient the young students towards academic
excellence, personality development and social commitment. The curriculum and the syllabi
of the academic programmes offered in this college are transacted in such a way that these
objectives are realized by the successful completion of the programmes. Self-reliance and
skills in communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing, and
presentation are to be acquired by the students through these programmes. These learning
outcomes are communicated to the students, right from the beginning of the academic
programmes during the induction ceremony and orientation sessions.
2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and
performance of students through the duration of the course/program? Provide an
analysis of the students results/achievements (Program/course wise for last four
years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the
programs/courses offered.
➢ Performance of the student is monitored through Internal assessment, class
participation, Assignments, projects etc
➢ University results are available in the college website.
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2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Programme Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
UG
B.A English 94.4 89.5 84.2 83.3 70
B.A
Malayalam
87 95 82 83 62
B.Com 100 96 96.6 100 100
P.G
M.A English NA NA NA NA 100
M.Com 100 100 100 100 100
2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The institution promotes student centric learning through assignments, projects, seminars,
project works and practical sessions, through which the students acquire and develop skill in
collecting, processing and presenting relevant data, and also develop skills in communication,
co-ordination, planning, management and academic writing. As part of teaching-learning
strategy, the institution provides the students with free internet access, and these facilities
help the students to collect up-to-date information for learning. The institution encourages
field visits, industrial visits and interaction with experts through seminars and workshops, by
which the students develop their knowledge, personality and social orientation.
The College also plans and organizes the teaching-learning and evaluation through the
academic calendar, teaching plan, teachers’ diary and evaluation forms.
Time Table
Every department prepares a timetable at the beginning of the academic year in consultation
with other departments to avoid overlap. The Principal keeps a master timetable and thus
knows what subject is taught in which class. Regular meetings within the department and
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between various departments ensure that teaching and valuation are coordinated and optimal
results are produced. Such meetings have assumed added importance in the context of the
remedial coaching scheme.
Teaching Plan
Every teacher prepares a detailed teaching plan after taking into consideration the allocated
time, modules to be covered, skills to be cultivated, curricular objectives, availability of
technical support and examination requirements. Departments try to make sure that all classes
receive similar teaching hours and treatment.
Teacher’s Diary
The teachers’ diary is a record of what actually transpired in the classroom and thus is a
blueprint for further planning and implementation.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation is based on clearly defined criteria and guidelines. Seminars and assignments are
assessed in terms of clarity of data, organization, analysis and presentation. Before valuation,
standardization sessions are held to minimize subjective differences and to make the process
more systematic and scientific. Projects and dissertations also receive a similar treatment
although the final valuation is left to external examiners.
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social
and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research
aptitude) of the courses offered?
All the programmes offered in this institution equip the students to undertake quality jobs
and materialize their career ambitions. The college prepares and distributes booklets
containing information on recruitment processes, higher education institutions, interview
techniques, group discussion strategies and quality jobs. The college hosts career and higher
education seminars. All the eligible students of the institution have registered with Kerala
Public Service Commission (one time registration). The college periodically displays
PSC/UPSC and other job notifications so that students can apply for them in time.
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Career Guidance and Placement Cell
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell are functioning in the campus to enhance the
career opportunity and skills of the students. Students are provided with career magazines
which enable them to cope with the current trends in the job market. For ensuring quality
jobs for the students, the following activities are conducted in the college:
➢ Conducted Personality Development Programmes
➢ Career Guidance Classes by experts in that field
➢ Conducted classes on Group Discussions, Interview tips etc
➢ Conducted classes on CV writing and presentation
➢ Conducted classes on Bank test, interviews etc
Entrepreneurship Development Club
Entrepreneurial club under the guidance of the Department of Commerce gives
entrepreneurial guidance to the students. The club always encourages students in creative
activities.
➢ Conducted a workshop on flower making
➢ Conducted a workshop on handmade pouch, purse and bags.
➢ Conducted exhibition cum sale of different products produced by the
Entrepreneurship Development Club members
➢ Classes were conducted from the experts from different fields.
Innovation
College always welcomes the innovative ideas by the students. For creating and
encouraging innovative ideas and products different activities are conducted in the college
which includes:
➢ Training was given by one of our student on handmade purses, bags, pouches etc to
other students
➢ Flower making classes was conducted by our student by using waste papers, waste
clothes etc under the leadership of ED Club
➢ Glass paining classes was conducted by our guest faculty and one of our student to
others who are interested in that
➢ Training was given for chalk making
Research Aptitude
We take students to visit leading R&D institutions to ignite scholastic aptitude among them.
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The active participation of students in national seminars is encouraged to develop their
research aptitude.
➢ Social surveys were conducted by the NSS volunteers which helps to develop a
research attitude among them
➢ Small surveys was also conducted within colleges itself by students
➢ Project work prescribed by the university also helps the students to develop a
research attitude among students
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and
use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The institution collects data on student learning primarily on the basis of the result obtained
in the semester examinations, and also from the higher education enrolment ratio from each
programme. The college also collects feedbacks from institutions and industries with regard
to the performance of our students. We offer special coaching to the weak students from each
programme (limited to 10 students) under the auspices of Scholar Support Programme.
2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?
Continuous evaluation under CCSS and CUCBCSS is useful in ensuring the achievement of
learning outcomes of our students. Grades are given on the basis of the achievement of the
required skills and abilities. Besides, the exposure provided to the students through various
curricular and co-curricular activities on a regular basis ensure that the learning outcomes are
achieved in the course of the programme. The results obtained in the semester examinations,
higher education enrolment ratio, feedback from industries all point toward the achievement
of the learning outcome of our students.
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as
an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning
objectives and planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few
examples.
Yes, the college endeavors to mould its students into talented professionals in their respective
fields of study. They are expected to have a strong understanding of the basics of the
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discipline undertaken by the time they complete the programme. Self reliance and skills in
communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing, and presentation
skills are also expected in the students so that they can undertake any career that demands
these skills. All these skills develop the personality and outlook of the students and generate
in them a social orientation.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or
any other agency/organization?
No, the institution has no research centers in the affiliating university or any other agency or
organization. There are only 2 Post Graduate Departments in our institution. Department of
English started M.A English course only in the academic year 2014-2015. Department of
Malayalam got sanction for P.G. course only in 2016. Commerce department having M.Com
course have the eligibility to apply for research center. We are in the initial stage of applying
for Research centre. At present, Research centers in the neighboring colleges and other
universities are utilized by our teachers and students for their research projects.
3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of
research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the
committee for implementation and their impact.
Yes. Our College got 12B and 2(f) status from UGC only in March, 2013. Thereafter, in
2014-15 academic years IQAC was formed. The recommendation of IQAC gave birth to a
Research and Publication Promotion Committee comprising three faculty members with
research experience and aptitude was constituted in 2014 and continued with the following
objectives:
Objectives
➢ To upgrade UG department to PG department
➢ To take initiative for upgrading our P.G departments to a Research Departments
➢ To set up research activity in the departments and among faculty
➢ To Co-ordinate the Faculty Development Programme of UGC within the college
➢ To publish interdisciplinary research journal
➢ To start more research oriented programmes
Research Committee
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Sl.No. Name of Faculty Designation Department Position in
Committee
1. Dr. K. Krishnakumari Principal Chairman
2. Dr.Rajith K.S Assistant
Professor
Physical Education Member
3. Dr. P.V Prakas Babu Assistant
Professor
Malayalam Member
4. Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Assistant
Professor
Commerce Member
5. Dr. N. Anil Kumar Professor
Emeritus
Malayalam External
Member
6. Dr. Rajendran Patinhare
Karammal
Assistant
Professor
Hindi External
Member
Major Recommendations of the Committee
➢ Suggested for publication of Research Journals
➢ List of Funding agencies for each domain
➢ Encourage the faculties for doing research
➢ Encourages faculties for applying for Major and Minor projects.
Impact of the recommendations
➢ Three Assistant Professors in department of Commerce and One Assistant professor
in department of Malayalam have got Minor projects in the year 2016.
➢ Mrs. Priya Varghese, Assistant Professor in Malayalam, doing PhD under FDP at
Kannur University
➢ Mrs. Abitha Balagopal, Assistant Professor in English submitted Ph.D thesis in
August, 2015 and awarded in October,2016 at Calicut University.
➢ One faulty from department of commerce have registered for Ph.D in the academic
year 2016-17
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes/ projects?
➢ autonomy to the principal investigator
The Principal Investigator is given full autonomy
➢ Timely availability or release of resources
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Research students and faculty members pursuing research for M.Phil and Ph.D. are
given ample opportunity to present & participate in International/National level
symposiums. Teachers are given special leave (FDP) as specified in university
research norms and alternate teacher arrangements are made.
➢ adequate infrastructure and human resources
Adequate infrastructure and human resources are ensured.
➢ support in terms of technology and information needs
Support in terms of technology and information are provided
➢ Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding
authorities.
The funds are given by the UGC and the auditing and utilization certification is done
by the government.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and
research culture and aptitude among students?
➢ Students are given ample opportunities by the department to inculcate research culture
and aptitude. All UG and PG students have to undertake research projects as part of
their curriculum.
➢ Students are encouraged to participate in seminars and workshops and present research
papers.
➢ The various departments have organized national seminars and workshops in the
emerging fields of respective disciplines to benefit the teachers and post graduate
students and also to equip them with the advances made in the field of research and
development.
➢ The college has computer lab and internet facilities with INFLIBNET service available
at the library along with the subscribed journals and periodicals to update research area.
➢ Debate competitions are conducted in all disciplines to stimulate the competency in
students
➢ Seminars are conducted based on research.
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3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research,
leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc.
➢ All the PG and UG students have projects as part of the curriculum and hence almost all
the faculty is engaged in supervising the students for their UG & PG projects.
Sl. No. Name Designation Guide
1. Dr. K. Krishnakumary Principal Approved Guide for
Ph.D programme at the
Research centre of
Sree Kerala Varma
college
2. Dr.P.V.Prakas Babu Assistant professor in
Malayalam
Approved Guide for
Ph.D programme at the
Research centre of
Sree Kerala Varma
college
3. Dr. G. S Sandhya Nair Assistant Professor in
Commerce
Approved project
guide in IGNOU off
Campus Centre at Sree
Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur
Approved Guide for
M.Phil, Madurai
Kamaraj University
4. Mr. Arun M. S Assistant Professor in
Commerce
Approved project
guide in IGNOU off
Campus Centre at Sree
Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur.
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Ongoing Research Projects undertaken by faculty
Ph.D Programmes
Sl.
No.
Name of the
candidate
Guide Title University
1 Mr. Edison K
Verghese
Dr.Sundersingh, HOD,
Dept.of English,
Karunya University,
Coimbatore.
Team Teaching
Strategy in English
Classroom, An
Experimental
Study at UG Level
Karunya
University,
Combatore
2
Krupa
Dr.P.P. Baburaj,
Asst. Professor,
Sree Sankaracharya
University of Sanskrit,
Thiroor.
Interrogating
Motivational
Narrative: A
Cultural Critique
Sree
Sankaracharya
University of
Sanskrit, Kalady
3 Ms.Priya
Varghese
Dr. Prabhakaran
Pazhassi,
Associate Professor,
Department of
Malayalam, University
of Kerala
Malayalikalude
Sahitya Vayana
University of
Kannur.
4 Ms.Sujitha.K.A Dr.B.Johnson,
Associate Professor,
School of Commerce &
Management Studies,
University of Calicut.
Cost-Benefit
Analysis of e-
banking services
of SBI in Kerala
University of
Calicut
5 Ms.Suba
Kuriakose
Dr. G. Raju,
Professor, Department
of Management and
Legal Studies,
University of Kerala,
Kerala
A Study on
Administration of
LSG in Kerala
University of
Kerala
6 Ms. Deepthi .S Dr. Jayaraju,
Associate Professor,
Department of
commerce, Iqbal
College, University of
Kerala, Kerala
CRM in Hotel
Industry
University of
Kerala.
7 Ms.Minu M.
Gopal
Dr. Abdul Aslam,
Associate Professor,
School of Commerce &
Management Studies,
CUSAT.
Impact of Beaches
in Tourism
Industry in Kerala
Cochin
University of
Science &
Technology
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Minor Research Projects:
Sl. No Name of the Faculty Department Funded agency Year
1 Dr.Jalsa M. Malayalam UGC 2016-2018
2 Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Commerce UGC 2016-2018
3 Deepthi.S Commerce UGC 2016-2018
4 Femy O.A Commerce UGC 2016-2018
Major Research Projects:
SL. No. Name Department Funded Agency Year
1. Dr. P.V. Prakas Babu Malayalam UGC 2016-2018
2. Dr.Jalsa.M Malayalam ICSSR 2012-2014
The research activities of the faculties have resulted in a good number of publications in national
and international journals and paper presentations:
Year No. of Publications Paper Presentations
National International National International
2016-17 4 - 2 1
2015-16 10 2 5 1
2014-15 7 2 10 3
2013-14 21 1 11 7
2012-13 11 - 10 3
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes
conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research
and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.
The following are the details of Seminars conducted by the institution to imbibe research
culture and to focus on capacity building among the faculty and students in the campus during
last 5 years:
Sl.
No.
Name of Seminar /
Workshop / Conference
Dignitaries Department Year
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1 Contemporary Poetry-
Narration & Politics
(Two day National
Seminar)
1. Prof. Viju.V.Nayarangadi
Govt.Thunchan College,Tirur
2. RafeeqAhammed,Malayalam
Poet, Lyricist & Novelist
3. Prof.K.M. Bharathan,
Asst.Professor, Dept of
Malayalam, M.G.G Arts College,
Mahe
4. Dr.J.Sundersingh,
HOD, Karunya University,
Coimbatore.
English &
Malayalam
31 Jan & 1
Feb ,2013
2 One Day Regional
Seminar on Innovative
Horizons in Banking
Sector
1. Prof .Dr. K.P.Mani,
HOD-Dept of Economics,
John Mathai Centre,Aranattukara.
2. Prof.A.V.Jose,Faculty -SCMS
Commerce 29Feb,
2012
3 Bhashayum
Madhyamangalum
Vyavaharathinte
Reethibhedhamgal
1. Dr.R.V.M.Divakaran, Associate
Professor, Department of
Malayalam, Calicut University
2. Dr.K.J. Varghese, Associate
Professor, Department of English,
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
3. Dr.H.K Santhosh, Associate
Professor, Department of
Malayalam, Govt. Sanskrit
College, Pattambi
4. Sri.Vineeth, Content Writer,
Web Designer
5. Dr. N.Anilkumar, HOD,
Dept of Malayalam, Sree Kerala
Varma College
English &
Malayalam
21 & 22
Feb 2012
4 A seminar on Value Based
Education.
1. Swami Bhoomananda
Tirtha,Sannyasin & active social
reformer
Commerce
7 Feb 2013
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3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the
institution.
The faculty members of our institute are involved in research at individual/collaborative level.
Thrust Area Faculties with expertise
Eastern and Western Poetics Dr. K. Krishnakumary
IT in Management, Organizational Behaviour Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair
Cultural studies – Novel Dr. Brilly Raphael .V.
Malayalam Novels Dr. P.V. Prakas Babu
Linguistics Dr. Midhun K.S.
Medieval Malayalam Prose Dr. Jalsa Menon
Sports training methodology Dr. Rajith. K.S.
Sanskrit Sahithyam (Theatre) Dr. Anjali Pankajashan
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit
the campus and interact with teachers and students?
The institution does not spare any effort in bringing researchers of eminence to the campus.
The talks of such scholars are followed by discussions and question answer sessions. At the
beginning of each academic year, the various departments of the institution chalk out and
priroitise certain key areas that are to be analysed. To augment lack of expertise in these
areas, eminent personalities in such areas are invited for resource lectures. The institution and
the departments together diligently invite dignitaries to grace special occasions of the college.
• The college organizes National Conferences, Symposiums, Workshops and Seminars as
the important tools of collaboration where experts from academia and industries are
invited for delivering special lectures and interact with teachers and students.
• Various short-term training programs for faculty are organized, for which experts are
invited to deliver special lectures and deliberations on important issues.
• The faculty members are encouraged to collaborate with eminent professors of reputed
institutions for their research activities
Eminent personalities/academicians who visited the College in the past five years
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Sl.No. Name Designation Year
1. Dr. T.P. Sasikumar Former ISRO scientist, Director Academic
Staff college, Calicut University
2016-17
2. Mr. Madambu Kunjikuttan Eminent writer 2016-17
3. Adv. A. Jayashankar Media Person 2016-17
4. Sreeja K.V. Theatre Activist 2016-17
5. Aalangode Leelakrishnan Poet and Critic 2016-17
6. Sree Jayaraj Warrier Actor 2016-17
7. Vineet Kumar Actor 2016-17
8. Surjith Theatre Activist 2016-17
9. T. Jesna Psychologist 2016-17
10. Nishandini IPS IPS 2016-17
11. P. Surendran Novelist 2016-17
12. Artist Namboodiri Artist 2015-16
13. Drishya Actor 2015-16
14. Asha Menon Writer & Critic 2015-16
15. Devaki Nilayangode Writer & Feminist 2015-16
16. N.A. Naseer Wild Life Photographer 2015-16
17. Kottakal Nandakumaran
Nair
Kathakali Performing Artist 2015-16
18. Chirakkara Salim Kumar Katha Prasangam Artist 2015-16
19. Prof Savithri Laxmanan Former M.P. and Academician 2015-16
20. Kapila Venu Koodiyattom Artist 2015-16
21. C.P. John Former Kerala State Planning Board
Member
2014-15
22. Prof. Viju.V.Nayarangadi Principal, Thunchan College,Tirur 2013-14
23. Rafeeq Ahammed Malayalam Poet,Lyricist & Novelist 2013-14
24. Prof. K.M.Bharathan Asst.Professor,Dept of Malayalam, M.G.G
Arts College, Mahe
2013-14
25. Dr.J.Sundersingh HOD, Dept of English, Karunya University,
Coimabtore
2013-14
26. Prof.Dr. K.P.Mani HOD-Dept of Economics, John Mathai
Centre, Aranattukara
2012-14
27. Prof.A.V.Jose Faculty-SCMS 2012-13
28. Dr.R.V. Dr.R.V.M.Divakaran Associate Professor, Department of
Malayalam, Calicut University
2012-13
29. Dr.K.J.VDr.K.J.Varghese Associate Professor, Department of English,
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
2012-13
30. Dr.H.K SDr.H.K. Santhosh Associate Professor, Department of
Malayalam, Govt. Sanskrit College,
Pattambi
2012-13
31. Dr. N.AnDr.N. Anilkumar
Dept of Malayalam, Sree Kerala Varma
College
2012-13
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3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities?
How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research
culture on the campus?
There is no provision for sabbatical leave as per the Kerala State Rules. The faculties also engage
in research as part time without availing leave.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating
awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and
elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)
Creating awareness: Awareness of research is created through various ways like seminars,
workshops, and extension lectures.
Advocating research: The Institution takes all effort to advocate research and instill in the
students a culture of research. One direct method is the encouragement to take part in seminars,
conferences, defense viva voce, and other such programmes that augment research orientation.
The notices concerning such events are put up on the notice boards, announced over the public
announcement system and handed over to the Department or Cell concerned.
The IQAC organized a national seminar on the inculcation of research culture and provided a
session exclusively for student presentations.
Transfer of research findings: The findings of research done by the faculty are published as
articles in journals and presented as papers in National Seminars. Copies of research papers
published by the faculty are compiled in the library to be used as reference material. The IQAC
has proposed to compile it an annual compendium.
3.2 Research Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is ear marked for research? Give details of major
heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
There is no provision for budget allocation for research purposes.
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3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for
research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has
availed the facility in the last four years? Seed money to faculty for research:
There is no provision to provide seed money to the faculty, as an Aided affiliated college
funded by the Government of Kerala.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects
by students?
Internship projects of the students at different institutions are arranged by various
Departments at affordable rates. The institution provides library and computer lab facilities to
the students. Free internet connection is made available to the researchers. Financially
backward students are identified and the concerned department provides assistance to them
generously.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking
inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in
organizing interdisciplinary research.
➢ Paper presentation sessions were arranged by various departments. The papers presented
at such seminars are of contemporary relevance and of an interdisciplinary nature.
➢ Interdisciplinary exhibitions and seminars are organized collaboratively by various
departments.
➢ Necessary guidance for the preparation of standard solutions for project work is provided
by the Department of Commerce for the Departments of English and Malayalam.
➢ The language Departments provide help in translation.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research
facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
Optimal use of various equipment and research facilities are ensured by:
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➢ Maintaining Log books and usage registers.
➢ Computer with internet facility available in each department
➢ Computer Lab facility available to the students is relaxable, according to the needs,
under the supervision of corresponding faculty.
➢ Substantial addition and up-gradation of library resources.
IQAC of the institution pays serious concern on the optimal utilization of the equipments and
resources available in various departments to the students and the same is monitored
constantly by the heads of departments
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‘yes’ give details.
The institution has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facility.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from
various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and
completed projects and grants received during the last four year.
Major Research Projects:
Sl.
No.
Name Name of Project Funding
Agency
Duration Grant
1 Dr.P.V Prakas
Babu
Interface with
Modernity in
Theatre Arts of
Kerala
UGC 2016-2018 10,74,600
2 Dr.Jalsa.M Traditional Texts
of Theory &
Practice-A Socio-
linguistic Analysis
of Knowledge
Texts from Kerala
ICSSR 2012-2014 4,21,400
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Minor Research Projects:
Sl.
No.
Name Name of Project Funding
Agency
Duration Grant
1 Dr.Jalsa.M Cultural Politics of Mohiniyattom-
A Historical Analysis of the Social
Structure of Medieval Kerala
UGC 2yrs 89,000/-
2 Dr.G.S.Sandhya
Nair
Social Commerce as a Change
Agent in Retail Communication
UGC 2yrs 70,000/-
3 Femy O.A A Study of Emotional Intelligence
of Service Providers on Tourist
Satisfaction in Kerala
UGC 2yrs 70,000/-
4 Deepthi.S A Study on Green Marketing-A
responsible Approach with Special
reference to Hotel Industry in
Kerala
UGC 2yrs 80,000/-
3.3 RESEARCH FACILITIES
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within
the campus?
➢ Inflibnet facility
➢ Library
➢ Computer lab
➢ WiFi enabled Campus
➢ The faculty provides guidance to the PG students of our institution in project work.
➢ Efforts are also made to publish the project works in esteemed journals.
3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and
emerging areas of research?
➢ Institution is planning to increase more computers
➢ Research lab
➢ Language lab
➢ More library books
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3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‘yes’, what are the instruments /
facilities created during the last four years.
No, The institution has not received any grants from any agencies for Research Activities
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars
outside the campus / other research laboratories?
The students and research scholars are encouraged to use facilities of the institutes and
libraries linked to our college.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities
available specifically for the researchers?
• General College Library
• Department Section
• Internet Access & INFLIBNET
3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed/ created by the research
institutes in the college? For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new
technology etc.
The college has signed MOU with:
Sl.No. College/University Collaborated
1 Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur Library & Computer lab
2 University of Calicut Library
3 Kerala Sahitya Academy Library
4 Vimala College, Thrissur Language Lab
5 Public Library Library
3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
3.4.1 High light major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
* Patents obtained and filed (process and product) - Nil
* Original research contributing to product improvement. - Nil
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* Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services. - Nil
* Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social developments -Nil
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If „yes‟,
indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such
publication is listed in any international database?
The College proposes to publish an interdisciplinary journal as early as possible.
Publication Policy
➢ Multi disciplinary – Science, Arts, Commerce and Humanities
➢ Per Reviewed
➢ Executive Editorial Board constituted of experts from various disciplines Annual
➢ Only original research works in the respective areas are selected for publication.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:
Publications by Faculty:
Books Published by Faculties
Sl. No. Name of Faculty Title Publisher
1 Dr. P.V.Prakas Babu 1. Alosarangal Arthha
Viramangal
2. Pravasavum
Novalum
3. Vaakkil
Midikkunna
Charithram
4. Rasasidhantam
Chila Vicharangal
Insight Books,
Calicut,2008
Lipi Books,
Calicut,2008
Lipi Books,
Calicut,2007
Harmony
Books,Thrissur,2004
2 Dr.K.S. Midhun 1. Thanal Marangal Thedi
(An Anthology of Short-
stories)
2. Kathamsam(An
Anthology of Studies)
Mozhiarangu,SN
College,Nattika
Oruma
Publications,Trivandrum
3. Priya Varghese 1. Manjadiyil oru
Angikoodu
Samandha
Publications,2015
3 Dr.Jalsa.M 1. Gadya Prakaram Kerala Basha Institute,
Trivandrum
4 Mrs. Krupa 1. Two Acts One Soul
Sargasree
Books,Thrissur,2014
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2. Saundarya Lahari
-An Eco-critical Reading
3. The Tusker’s Trumpet
Sargasree
Books,Thrissur,2015
Sargasree
Books,Thrissur,2014
5 Dr. Rajith K.S. 1. Arogya Kayika
Vidyabyasam,
Teacher’s Text
Department of General
Education, SERT,
Kerala 2014
Research Publications : International
Sl. No. Name of Faculty Title Name of Journal
1 Dr.Rajith K.S 1. A Study of Examination
of the Similarities of Body
Mass Index, Percentage of
Body Fat, Blood Pressure
Between Orphanage and
Shelter Women Students.
International Journal
of Management
2 Dr. Midhun K.S 1. Raising Issues in
Connection with Second
Dialect Acquisition
Global Journal for
Social Research
3 Mrs. Krupa 1. Re-reading Adorno’s
essay ‘Commitment’ in the
Contemporary Context of
Media and Literary Culture
2. Styron’s Sophie’s
‘Choice’ as a Holocaust
Fiction
IJELLH-
International Journal
for English
Language, Literature
& Humanities
IJELLH-
International Journal
for English
Language, Literature
& Humanities
4 Ms. Suba Kuriakose 1. Education Loan by
Commercial Banks-An
Analysis of Adequacy
International Journal
of Management
Research Publications : National
Sl.
No.
Name of
Faculty
Title Name of Journal
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1 Dr. P.V
Prakas Babu
1. Vidhooshakante
lokadharmmam
2. Naam Nokkinilke
Aranginu Thee Pidikkunnu
3. Navodhanathinte
Bhramanapathangal
4. Kathithudangiya Veedu:
Pranayathinte Roopakam
Conference proceeding:-
1. Realisathodulla Kalaham
KELI, The Official Journal of Kerala
Sangeetha Nataka Academy, March-
2012
Keli,July-2012
Grandha Lokam,June-2012
Vijana Kairali-June 2014
Vyala:Jeevitham/Darsanam/Nadakam.
VayalarVasudevanPilla
Trust:Thrissur,Aug-2013
2 Dr. Brilly
Raphael V
1. Jathivathkaranathinte
Madhyavarga Rasathanthram
2. Akthyanam-Rashtriyam-
Charitram:1984 Delhi
Padangal
3. Bahuswarathayude
Rashtriya Sthalam Delhi
Vayikumbol
4. Sthapanangalum
Lingapathavi
Rupeekaranathinte Keraleeya
Mathrikakalum
5. Delhi:Sthala nirmithiyude
Charithra Padam
6. Vivarthanavum
Pothuvivara Sasthravum
7. Dhainamdhina
Jeevithavum Akhyanavum
Research Scholar,2013
ISSN No.-2249-6696
Malabar Research Manual,2013 ISSN
No-2320-947X
Thudi,2013 ISSN No-2320-8880
Research Lines,2013 ISSN No-0975-
8941
Research Scholar,2013 ISSN No-
2249-6696
Distance Education Notes Kannur
Uty,2013
Sahithya Lokham,2012
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8. Anusheelanavum
Anubhavathinte
Varthamanavum
9. Translation: Indulekha
Hair Oil Marakku
Mudithreyyam Orkku
10. Malayala Novellum
Lingapathaviyum
11. Aparalokavum
Bhashayum R.Meerayude
Kadhakalil,Sthrayinatha
Karthruthvam akhyanam
Prathinidhanam,
Rashtreeyam
Sahithya Chakravalam,2012
Malayalam,2012
Malayalam Research Journal,2015
Chintha Publications.2016
3 Dr. Jalsa .M 1. Mudrayil Oru Kavitha Mathrubhumi.Sunday
Supplement,Nov 2014
4. Priya
Varghese
1. Vyavasthapitha
Vayanathanthrangale
velluvilikyunna puthu
kavitha-“Idi”
2. Nadamundu sabdamilla
Articles/Chapters
published in Books
1. “Rajalakshmi-
Pennmanasinte novu eattu
vangiya eazhuthukaari
2. Aadhunikatha: Kovilante
Kadhakalil
Kannur University Journal,Apr-Jun
2015,ISSN : 2320-8880
Bhashaposhini,July 2015,issn: 0975-
220X
Earinju kathunna vaakkukal, Kerala
Bahsha Institue, July 2014
ISBN: 978 81-7638-710-1
Cherukadha:Eazhuthanubhavavum
Vayananubhavavum, Feb 2014,
ISBN: 978-81-925 111-1-5
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5 Dr. Midhun
K.S
1. Discoursing The Linkage
s between Tamil and
Malayalam Morphemes
2. Sangakala Cheranattile
Nritharoopangalum
Vadhyopakaranangalum
3. Ekakiyude
Atmanweshnangal
4. Puranannoru: Chera
Charithravum Samskaravum
5. Fanthasikkullile Viplava
Dwanikal
6. Neethiketinte
Navakhyanangal
7. Pattupattile Karshika
Soochanakal
8. Adhikaratthinte
Nirabhedhangal
9. Manushyan: Ethra
Mahatthaya Patham
10. Ekakiyute
Atmanweshnangal
11. Neeranandathinte
Ananthangal
Agosholsavangle
Munnirthiyulla Padanam
12. Ekanthayathrayile
Kalbhairavan-An interview
with T.Patmanabhan
(b) Articles/Chapters
published in Books
1. Role of Language Lab in
Second Dialect Acquisition
2. Dulcet Deities of Sangam
Literature
3. Social System of Chera
Kingdom Reflected in
Pathittupaatthu
4.Social System of Chera
Kingdom Reflected in
Pathittupaatthu
Paripex-Indian Journal of
Research,June 2015, ISSN No: 2277-
8160
KELI-The Official Journal of Kerala
Sangeetha Nataka Academi-Apr-May
2015
Vijnana Kairali,March 2014
Vijnana Kairali,2014
Sarga Sudha Malayalam Masika,Aug
2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714
Research Scholar,ScholarsAssociation
of Kerala,Sep 2013, ISSN No: 2249-
6696
Sarga Sudha Malayala Magazine,Sep
2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714
Discourse,Peer Referred Quarterly
Inter Discipinary Research
Journal,2013, ISSN No: 2321-0214
ResearchScholar, ScholarsAssociation
of Kerala,2013, ISSN No: 2249-6696
Sarga Sudha Malayalam Masika,Sep
2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714
Meridian,Published by MES
College,Vemballur,Mar 2015, ISSN
No: 978-750X
Ullezhutthu,Aug,2013
Recent Trends in Teaching and
Learning of Language Subjects ISBN
No:978-93-81830-68-0, 2015
Research Article published in Sree
Vasavi College ISBN No: 978-93-
81830-05-5, 2013
Research Collections,Published by
All India Tamil Teachers
Association,Madurai. ISBN No:978-
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5. A Comparative Study of
Future Tense Case Markers
of Dravidian Languages
93-81724-15-6, 2013
Research Collections,Published by
All India Tamil Teachers
Association,Madurai. ISBN No:978-
93-81724-15-6
Published by Hans Roevers
College,Tirichirapally, Feb 2015
ISBN No: 9793-81992-77-7
6 Dr.G.S
Sandhya Nair
1. The Proprietary vs Open
Source Software- Making the
Right Move with it in
Management Education
2. A Study of Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO)
as an Effective HRM
Strategy- with special
reference to Information
Technology Companies-
Tamil Nadu.
3. A Study on the Impact of
Positive College Culture on
Students Academic
Achievements-with special
reference to Arts and
Management Colleges in
Thrissur.
4. A Study on the Effect of
Quality of Work Life (QWL)
on Organisational
Citizenship
Behaviour(OCB)-with
special reference to College
Teachers in Thrissur District.
(b)ConC
Conference proceeding:-
1. A Study on Financial
Innovation and Consumer
Protection
Research Scholar,Dec 2011 ISSN No:
2249-6696
Mirror,March 2012 ISSN No: 2249-
8117
Kaveripakkam College Journal of
Management & Research,March 2012
Integral Review- A Journal of
Management,June 2013 p-ISSN No:
0974-8032,
e-ISSN No: 2278-6120,Indexed at J-
Gate & EBSCO
FINNOVA’14,Published by the Post-
Graduate Department of Commerce
and Management,Nov 2014 ISBN
No: 978-81-89085-91-9
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7. Arun M.S 1. A study on Investor’s
Preference to Mutual Funds-
with special reference to
Investors in Cochin, Kerala.
Research Scholar,March 2012, ISSN
No: 2249-6696
8. Minu
M.Gopal
1. A study on Beach Tourism
with special reference to
Nattika Beach,Thrissur
2. Study on promotion of
Beach Tourism in Kerala-
with special reference to
Nattika Beach
3.Festival Tourism in Kerala-
a study in Thrissur
Kaveripakkam College Journal of
Management & Research,jan-Mar
2012, ISSN No: 2249-6459
Mirror,Mar 2012, ISSN No: 2249-
8117
Research Scholar,Dec 2011, ISSN
No: 2249-6696
9. Sujitha K.A 1.Digital Divide in e-banking
Services
2.Microfinance and Banking
Industry
3.Is CD Ratio an Indicator of
Banking Sector Performance
4.E-CRM techniques for
effective Banking
5.Camel Model- As a tool of
financial performance of
State Bank of India
Mirror, Peer Referred Bi-annual
Research Journal Of Commerce,
Management and Social Science, Mar
2012 ISSN No: 2249-8117
Kaveripakkam College Journal of
Management & Research ISSN No:
2249-6459
Emerging Trends in Financial
Innovations in India ISBN No: 978-
81-8411-398-3
Finance India, Indian Institute of
Finance, New Delhi. ISSN No.0970-
3772
Banking Finance, A leading Monthly
Journal of Banking & Finance,
VOL.XXVIII No. 10 October 2015
ISSN- 0971-4498
10. Suba
Kuriakose
1.Changing Financial
Reporting Strategies of
Indian Corporates through
the Convergence of IFRS
2.Convergence of
Accounting Standards with
IFRS
Explorations,2013, ISSN No: 2320-
8899
Recent Trends in Finance and
Banking,2012, ISBN No: 978-93-
82062-05-9
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3.Role of Micro-Credit on
the Socio- Economic
development of
Fisherwomen
4. Scope for FDI in Multi
Brand Retailing in Indian
Economy After international
Financial Crisis
5. Developments in Financial
Sector with special reference
to Modern Trends in Indian
Banking
6. Commitment of
Commercial Banks in
Education Loan: An
Analysis of Beneficiaries’
Perspective
Financial Inclusive and Inclusive
Growth,2013, ISBN No:978-81-84-
264-7
Global Financial Crisis and Indian
Business,2013, ISBN No: 978-81-
921442-2-1
Global Financial Crisis and Indian
Business,2013 ISBN No: 978-81-
921442-2-1
FMU Journal of Management,2013
ISSN No. 2320-8899
11.
Krupa 1. A Recent
Tragedy(Translation of
Padmarajan’s Oru
Sameepakala Dhurantham)
2. An Analysis of Andy
Goldsworthy’s Scriptures
using Gaia Hypothesis
3. A Foucauldian Reading of
Bhoothakannadi
Malayalam Literary Survey-Kerala
Sahitya Academy,2014-2015
E’tude, A Multidisciplinary
Journal,2014-2015
ACSR-Research Journal,2014-2015
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
➢ Research awards received by the faculty
➢ Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies,
nationally and internationally
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➢ Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international
recognitions for research contributions
Sl. No. Name of Faculty Fellowship
1. Dr.Prakash Babu JRF(Cultural Department, New Delhi)
,JRF (UGC)
2. Femy O.A JRF(UGC)
3. Deepthi .S JRF(UGC)
4. Suba Kuriakose Maulana Fellowship,JRF
5. Dr.Jalsa.M Post- Doctoral Fellowship
Krishnakumar.M.Menon JRF(UGC)
Abitha Balagopal JRF(UGC)
3.5 CONSULTANCY
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface?
➢ EDP Cell have collaborative tie-up with DIC Thrissur. Expertise in diverse fields is
imparted through activities such as training programmes, advisory services etc
➢ Day to day consultancy services are published through dailies, college website,
college notice board, notices and local TV channels.
➢ The institute has been constantly obtaining technological supports from various
eminent professionals and researchers for the welfare of staff and students who
persuade in research.
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the
available expertise advocated and publicized?
➢ Without generating any grants or revenue staff members are promoting and providing
consultancy.
➢ Consultancy team is their under Women Club exclusively for lady students.
➢ Staff adviser is there for consulting political problems of the students.
➢ More over Doctors and psychologist from outside are also handle some sections in the
college.
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3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available
facilities for consultancy services?
➢ The management always encourages the staff members to prove their expertise in the
different field of consultancy.
➢ They are giving moral classes to our students and also personnel talk to solve their
problem.
➢ The institution permits faculty members to offer consultancy in other institutions as
resource persons and subject experts.
➢ The Faculty gives extension lectures and other community sharing ideas for
augmenting national commitment
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and
the revenue generated during the last four years.
➢ All consultancies by Faculty members do without any revenue.
➢ The faculty members are given the freedom and encouragement to utilize their
expertise for the benefit of the society, provided there is no disruption in their core
duties of teaching and research. Permission is given to attend programmes and offer
their expertise at various institutes. Such activities are appreciated at staff gatherings.
It cannot however be said that consultancy has generated income for the Departments,
for most of them engage in unpaid consultancy.
Sl.No. Faculty Name Broad Areas and Major Consultancy Services
1. Dr. K. Krishnakumari M.A., P.G. Board of Studies University Nominee,
St. Joseph College (Autonomous)
P.G. Board Chairman, M.A. (Malayalam), 2013-
2015
U.G. Board Chairman, 2013-14
Government College, Subject Expert for
Teachers Interview.
Interviewing candidates for the post of Assistant
professor in Various College under N.S.S.
Management
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2. Dr. P.V. Prakash Babu Question paper setter for Kerala university,
St. Joseph college (Autonomous),
SD College (M.G. University).
3. Mr. Edison K. Verghese Board of Studies English Dept.
Question paper setter in St. Thomas College
(Autonomous),
Christ college (Autonomous).
4. Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair Question paper setter
CUSAT
M.A. College (M.G. University)
IGNOU counselor
5. Mrs. Sujitha K.A. Question paper setter
Farook College (Autonomous)
6. Mrs. Minu M. Gopal Question paper setter
St. Thomas College (Autonomous)
7. Mr. Arun M.S. IGNOU approved counselor
Question Paper setter for M.A. College, M.G.
University.
Farook College (Autonomous)
Chief Examiner for M.A. College
8. Mrs. Deepthi.S. IGNOU counselor
9. Dr. Brilly Raphael External evaluator in Sree Shankaracharya
Sanskrit university
Study material prepared for distance education
program under Kannur University.
10. Mr. Krishna Kumar. M. Question paper setter in Christ college
(Autonomous)
11. Mrs. Krupa Question paper setter in Christ college
(Autonomous)
12. Dr. Rajith K.S. Question paper setter in Kerala University.
National games Convener accreditation games
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committee 2014-2015.
SERT Committee Member
Executive Member, District Cricket Association
under KCA
Vice President,Korf Ball Association- Palakkad
District
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through
consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development?
➢ The Faculty members do the consultancy without any revenue.
➢ As an Institution located in a rural area, the College does not claim any remuneration for
the services rendered by faculty and students.
3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
(ISR)
As the institution is set up in a rural area, we are vested with the predominant responsibility
of upliftment of educational and living facilities of the local community. Elaborate efforts are
made to serve the local community, society and the nation. There are several extension
programmes initiated by the students and faculty through the institution, departments, cells
and units like NSS, Women Cell, Nature Club, Commerce Club, Alumnae, etc..
Sl.
No
Name of the organization No. of
Students
enrolled
Name of the Faculty in
charge
1 NSS 74 Dr. Brilly Raphael
2 ED CLUB 65 Mrs. Sujitha K.A
3 NATURE CLUB 95 Dr. Jalsa Menon
4 COMMERCE ASSOCIATION All Students of
Dept. of
Commerce
Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair
5 MALAYALAM ASSOCIATION All Students of
Dept. of
Dr. P.V Prakas Babu
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Malayalam
6 ENGLISH ASSOCIATION All Students of
Dept. of
English
Edison K Verghese
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood-community network and
student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic
development of students?
The institution promotes various holistic activities like tree plantation, Yoga, first aid in
critical illness awareness(108 ambulance) and awareness on road safety, Handicraft making
etc.
Compulsory Social Service (CSS): CSS is an integral part of the University UG syllabi, and
students are required to complete 30 working days of social service. The CSS Programme
primarily aims at creating awareness among students about the problems in their surroundings,
and to involve them in direct participation in community life. All the Departments encourage
students to carry out various social service activities, such as active participation in blood
donation camps, AIDS Awareness programmes, tribal visits, visit to welfare organizations,
involvement in community development programmes, locality cleaning, campus cleaning, etc.
Students also visit rehabilitation centres. They mobilize funds and distribute items according to
their needs.
NSS
Sl.No. Program Organised Year
1. Dasapushpa Exhibition 2015
2. Poster making competition - Hiroshima 2015
3. Suchitwa Mission 2015
4. Cleaning of Campus and Surroundings 2015
5. Yearly Camp 2015
6. Adopted area “Two and Five Municipality Wards” Continuous
process
7. Chennai Flood Relief 2015
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8. Nirbhaya Training Program for Women 2015
9. Zeebra lines were drawn 2016
10. Organ donation program, Govt. of Kerala 2016
11. Blood donors directory 2016
12. E waste collection 2016
13. Baalamela (Creative painting with cartoon characters in
Government Anganavadi)
2016
14. Kaithangu Padathi 2016
15. Rally on AIDS day 2016
16. RAAF, appreciating the drivers 2016
17. Survey for Muncipality on Street Merchant 2017
For student engagement in Social Service:
• Students under the banner of various associations ,clubs or cell pay visit to Old Age Homes,
destitute Homes ,Orphanages, Rehabilitation centres and render small services to them.
• They are taken to Hospitals and Palliative care units occasionally to speak with the patients
and give them care
• Students are motivated to collect money and help the poor through projects
• Students spend their time and energy and monetary sources voluntarily for road
construction, house repair, and solid waste management and to provide free tuition in the
adopted villages.
• Surveys are conducted by the students always under the leadership of the teachers on
literacy, computer literacy, hygiene, health to chalk out future social service programmes.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track student’s involvement in various social
movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
The principal has framed various committees for community network and identified involved
students in many social movements. Also Attendance is marked after every function.
The College is situated in a socially and educationally backward region of Kerala
and it has grown into one of the important centres of learning at undergraduate, postgraduate
and in by providing quality education to the underprivileged and vulnerable section of the
society. The students are involved in various social surveys around the College premise
which improve the community awareness.
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3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance
and quality of the institution?
The institution always solicits the stakeholders like the students, parents, Alumni and the
eminent persons from the society based on the overall performance and the quality of the
institution.
Currently college is taking online institutional, library and curriculum feedback from
students, teachers to ensure whether the expectations of the society and stakeholders are met
with. Appropriate questionnaires are prepared and feedback is collected on the overall
performance of the College. The feedback is reviewed by the authorities and the required
actions are taken timely.
The P.T.A., a representative body of the major stake holders of the institution, monitors the
overall functioning of the institution and contributes to the infrastructure development in the
college. The college presents the annual report of activities carried out by P.T.A. at the
general body meeting held annually.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes?
Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and
outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.
With small budgetary provisions the institution is organizing various extension and outreach
programmes. The following are the extension/outreach programmes the College organized
through different activities:
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other
National/International agencies?
Particulars of the extension activities
Sl No. Organization List of activities
1 NSS Yearly camps, Adopting villages every year and improving
them, Cleaning of college campus, Tree plantation,
Campus Beautification, Help Election Commission for
enrolling names for college students and near locality, Red
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Ribbon club, Acquisition Skill Development Programme,
World health club activities, Pain and patient care unit.
2 ED CLUB Certificate Course titled ‘Entrepreneurship Management’,
Workshop on leather canvassing products and Paper craft,
Industrial Visit, Exhibition.
3 WOMEN CELL Consultancy, Yoga, first aid in critical illness awareness
and awareness on road safety, Handicraft making, Glass
Painting Classes etc.
4 NATURE CLUB Cleaning of college campus, Tree plantation, Campus
Beautification
5 COMMERCE
ASSOCIATION
Advertisement Applications, Business Quiz, Finance Quiz,
Exhibition, Debate, Industrial Visit etc.
6 FILM AND
THEATRE CLUB
Film Screening, providing information about the career
prospects and developing the histrionic skills
3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the
college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and
vulnerable sections of society?
• NSS student conducted survey on Street Merchant for the Municipality.
• Help Election Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized
by the institution, comment on how they complement students‟ academic learning
experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.
Regular NSS camps, creating awareness on social forest, various awareness programme,
primary and basic health awareness programme to the nearby village and Help Election
Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality.
Outcome of Extension activities
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➢ Valuable avenue for harnessing youth power for social development
➢ Empowerment of students through team work and enhanced self esteem
➢ Social Commitment
➢ Social and environmental responsibility
➢ Compassion for the under privileged
➢ Improve their leadership potential
➢ Train them to participate in the nation building process Provide service to the
community and organizations in the neighbourhood of the College
➢ Sharing of knowledge with neighbouring community
➢ Environmental awareness
➢ Learning aptitude Developing Research aptitude
➢ Awareness of social problems
➢ Inculcate team spirit and co-operation
➢ Realization of the hard realities of life faced by the less privileged fellow citizens
➢ Reminding them of their responsibility to the less privileged, empathize with the
unfortunate and cultivate humanitarianism
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out
activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the
institution that encourage community participation in its activities?
Regular NSS camps, creating awareness on social forest, various awareness programme,
primary and basic health awareness programme to the nearby village and Help Election
Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality.
This institution maintains close links with the local self-government and non-government
organizations in their endeavors of social development and environment protection. Youth of
local Kizhoor have been a part of the extension programmes of NSS. Local men and women
are the participants and beneficiaries of programmes organized by extension club of College
supported by various clubs and NSS.
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3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of
the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
The NSS unit of the college adopted two areas “WARD 2 & WARD 5”, the duties are
thoroughly fulfilled by the NSS team and in thus way the college constructs relationship with
locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.
Nil
3.7 COLLABORATION
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories,
institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the
initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment,
research scholarships etc.
As a part of the university curriculum the institute emphasizes and gives much priority to the
students to visit various industries, companies and other related areas in discipline wise. The
collaboration and interaction of the Institution with research laboratories and higher
education institutions are intended for the betterment of academic activities through training
at these institutions and also for the sharing of expertise. There exist fruitful and useful
interactions with various institutes for research as well as training for the faculty. Interactions
with premier institutions also happen when faculty members choose to pursue research in
these institutions, present papers at seminars hosted by them or when invited as resource
persons. This leads to a networking of human resources and access to experts in the field.
.
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of
national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and
how they have contributed to the development of the institution.
Each Department has an association which schedules each year’s programmes. The outcome
of such collaborative activities with student involvement has resulted in academic, social and
cultural exposure.
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Department Title of Workshop Collaborator Year
Department of English “Madyamangalam
Kodathiyum”
(Media and Court)
Press club 2016-17
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have
contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and
staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new
technology /placement services etc.
Industrial visits and eminent talks about ‘entrepreneurship’ by ED club.
The industrial visits made by the Departments concerned during their study trips create a
bond with various research centers and institution which in turn helps them to avail the
resources. “ASAP” is an Additional Skill Acquisition Programme initiated by the
Government of Kerala to improve communication and computer skills of students.
Name of the Industry/ Association Contributions
District Industries and Commerce, DIC
Thrissur
EDP “Entrepreneurship Development
Program” Certification Course on
Entrepreneurship Management
Government of Kerala ASAP “Additional Skill Acquisition
Program”
Communicative English Trainer and also
give student placement opportunity
3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the
events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college
during the last four years.
Nil
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3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and
agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the
established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated–
a) Curriculum development/enrichment
b) Internship/ On-the-job training
c) Summer placement
d) Faculty exchange and professional development
e) Research
f) Consultancy
g) Extension
h) Publication
i) Student Placement
j) Twinning programmes
k) Introduction of new courses
l) Student exchange
m) Any other
Sl. No. Department Collaboration
1 Curriculum
Enrichment
ED Club: Certificate Course titled
‘Entrepreneurship Management’, Workshop
on leather canvassing products and Paper craft,
Industrial Visit, Exhibition.
Department of Commerce has an MOU with
MSME.
2. Extension Press Club: “Madyamangalam Kodathiyum”
(Media and Court)
3. Library Linkage ➢ University of Calicut Library
➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur
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➢ Public Library Thrissur
➢ Sahitya Akademy Library, Thrissur
➢ St. Thomas College Library,
Thrissur
4. Research Linkages ➢ University of Calicut
➢ Kerala Sahithya Academy
➢ Sree Sankaracharya University of
Sanskrit, Kalady
➢ Lalithakala Academy
➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur
5. Academic Linkage ➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur
➢ St. Thomas College, Thrissur
➢ Vimala College, Thrissur
➢ C. Achutha Menon Govt. College,
Kuttanelloor, Thrissur
➢ Panampilly Memorial Govt College,
Chalakudy
➢ Christ College, Irinjalakuda
➢ St. Joseph College, Irinjalakuda
➢ Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad
6. Media Linkage ➢ Malayala Manorama
➢ Mathrubhoomi
➢ Local TV Channel
7. Industrial Linkages ➢ Industrial Estate, Olloor, Thrissur
➢ Industrial Estate, Palakkad
➢ District Industrial Centre
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➢ Kitex limited.
8. Other Linkages ➢ Banks
➢ Hospitals
➢ Management Associations
➢ Gymnasium, SKVC
➢ Department of Commerce has an MOU with MSME.
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and
implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations.
As a part of the university curriculum the institute emphasizes and gives much priority to the
students to visit various industries, companies and other related areas in discipline wise.
➢ Teachers are continuously engaged in research and consultancy.
➢ Teachers participate in various extension activities such as invited talks, paper
presentations, community and social services.
➢ Teachers have membership in various organizations
➢ Research committee members arrange regular and ad hoc meetings as per needs and
occasions and discuss topics of relevance.
➢ Many members of faculty are Board of Studies of various universities of the State
➢ Faculty participate in various extension activities initiated by the Government like
election duties, census compiling, etc
➢ Faculty encouraged to contribute to distance education programmes of IGNOU,
Calicut University, etc
➢ Help students to have acquaintance with various organizations.
Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which
the college would like to include.
Future plans:
• Promoting interdisciplinary research from the part of students and teachers
• More number of MoU with organisations.
• Attend more number of international conferences.
• Work for more research centres in the college.
• Availability of more research guides in the college.
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1PHYSICAL FACILITIES
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure
that facilitate effective teaching and learning?
The college has given due importance to the development of infrastructure facilities for
creating the right ambience of the curricular and co-curricular activities. College is
functioning at Kizhur near Kunnamkulam owned by the Cochin Devaswom Board, Thrissur
adjacent to the famous Karthiayani Temple.
The Institution has constituted various committees comprising of Management Members and
Staff Members to facilitate smooth running of the College. As and when needed the
committees convene the meetings with staff members and review the requirement of
infrastructure. The committee recommends the College Management for the creation of
sufficient infrastructure. The College Management takes appropriate decision on the
recommendations of the committee to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
At the end of every financial year, the principal presents the infrastructure requirement for the
next academic year. After analyzing the proposal, the management committee determines the
requirement of the college and sanctions the required amount.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for:
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning
spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal
house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
The Institution has the following facilities for Curricular, Co-curricular and extra
curricular activities
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Sl. No Facilities Number
1. DEPARTMENTS 3
2. CLASSROOMS 13
3. FACULTY ROOMS 3
4. SPORTS ROOM 1
5. COMPUTER LAB 1
6. ICT ENABLED SEMINAR HALL 1
7. AUDITORIUM 1
8. COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH ALL
ACCESSORIES
23
9. LAPTOPS 1
10. LCD PROJECTORS 6
11. OTHER PROJECTING SCREEN 6
12. ECOLOGICAL PARK 1
b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium,
auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills
development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.
Extra curricular activities and sports
The Physical Education Department provides infrastructure facilities and training in
Cricket, Foot Ball, Net ball, fencing, Taekwondo, athletics and Kalarippayattu.
Other Extra curricular Activities
NSS:
There is an NSS unit functioning in this College in a very successful manner. The unit
includes 74 students and is administered by a trained programme officer. Special Camp
facility is there for which we receive a financial support of Rs.22500/-from the University
every year. For regular work, we avail a fund of Rs.22000 /- also from the University.
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CSS:
Compulsory Social Service is a special facility made compulsory for all the
students of the Calicut University in order to get them trained in social service activities. All
UG students get an opportunity of 30 hours of dedicated service either in the campus or
outside.
Cultural Activities:
The college is conducting several cultural programmes in an academic year with the
association of Fine arts club
The projected future expansions
College management is planning to build a permanent building complex to which
some of the present facilities can be shifted. Besides, the plan include the following
a) Library complex with language labs
b) Conference cum Seminar Hall
c) Research block to co-ordinate and augment our inter disciplinary and multi disciplinary
research activities.
d) A centralized instrumentation facility with more equipment to boost our teaching learning
and research programme.
e) An Open Air Auditorium
f) Planning of constructing a New Building
4.1.3 Plan of the institution to ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its
academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities
developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose the Master
Plan of the Institution/ campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the
future planned expansions if any).
This Institution always plans ahead to ensure that its infrastructural development keeps pace
with its academic growth and that the available infrastructure is optimally utilised. The IQAC
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is always vigilant about the growth and technological development that occurs in the global
educational scenario and places before the Principal’s Council suggestions regarding the
required augmentation in infrastructure needed to support the developmental changes. At the
close of every academic year the governing body meeting is convened in which the Principal
presents the proposal for the new courses applied for, class rooms and other facilities needed
for each course and the proposals for augmentation of infrastructure. After getting the
approval of the management, new additions are made and existing ones augmented whenever
the need arises.
Following are the development plans for the college for the upcoming years.
1. Construction of the women’s retiring room
2. Smart class rooms
3. Visitors’ lounge
4. Computer centre
5. Computers with internet facility and laser printers in all Departments.
4.1.4 Institutional Measures to ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of students with physical disabilities?
In our College, the differently abled students are well attended with befitting empathy. Our
physically challenged categories of students belong to partially or totally blind students, lame
students, victims of renal failure, and spinal puncture, students with physical deformities. In
designing our educational, open and recreational spaces, we have kept the requirements of
these students in mind. They are given special facilities in their Departments depending upon
individual cases. Classes are arranged conveniently for the physically challenged students.
Our students are ever eager to lift, carry and give company to their physically challenged
friends.
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4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:
• Hostel Facility – Accommodation Not Available
• Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. – Yes
• Computer facility including access to internet in hostel – N.A.
Facilities for medical emergencies –Yes
The college has signed a MOU with the Doctor in nearby Hospital, who visit the college in a
periodical basis.
The college has a First AID facility.
• Library facility in the hostels- NA
• Internet and Wi-Fi facility- Yes
• Recreational facility- Common room with audio-visual Equipments
• Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy Constant supply of safe
drinking water – Yes
• Security – Yes
24/7 Hours security is available in the college premise
The college is situated in a remote village named, Kizhur adjacent to Kunnamkulam Town in
Thrissur district. The ultimate goal of the starting up of the institution is to educate the rural
cum local people of the locality and thereby inculcating moral and spiritual values and
sharpening the younger generation so as to be useful to the society. The entire students of the
college are day scholars. At present there is no need for having a hostel facility.
4.1.6 Provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus
and off the campus
The provisions made available to students and staffs in terms of health care on the campus
and off the campus include the following
a) Nearby doctor visits the college campus
b) First Aid facility available in the college campus
c) Yoga facility is made available within the campus
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4.1.7 Details of the Common Facilities available on the campus –spaces for special units
like IQAC, Grievance Redressal Unit, Women’s Cell, Counseling and Career
Guidance,Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and
students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
IQAC: Computing facilities with printers, scanners ,copiers, and notice boards are available.
Grievance Redressal Cell: Shares the same room
Women’s Study Centre: Shares the same room
Career Guidance and Placement Cell: Shares the same room.
Canteen: The College authority is planning to start up a canteen which has specially marked space
for staff, girls and boys.
Safe Drinking Water facility: The College offers adequate drinking water facilities for its students
and staff with water purifiers and water coolers.
Other Facilities: The staff and students have separate vehicle parking facilities.
4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a
committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render
the library, student/user friendly?
The college has a Library Advisory Committee to serves as the coordinating and policy
making body which functions as a buffer agency and interpreter of the needs of the library to
the authorities.
Sl. No. Name Designation
1 Dr. K. Krishnakumary Chairperson
2 Mrs Sujitha K.A Faculty Member
3 Mr. Shivadas K.R. Coordinator
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4 Mr. Jishnu Raj M.J. Student Member
5 Mr. K.L. Babu External Member
Following are the Functions of the Library Committee:
➢ Allocation of book fund for the purchase of books and journals
➢ To verify and approve the list of books to be purchased by various Departments
➢ To Frame and suggest amendments to the library rules
➢ Assess and suggest improvements in library services
➢ Conduct stock verification every year
Significant Initiatives Taken by the Committee to be User Friendly
➢ The librarian meets all newcomers and briefs them about the rules and regulations of
the library
➢ All the students are given user orientation in the beginning of the course.
➢ A library club comprising students from different batches is constituted to intensify
the use of library, to read, discuss and be aware of the latest arrivals.
➢ Provides space to display student articles and book reviews
➢ Conducts feedback to improve the functioning and resources
➢ Each library user is provided a library cum photo identity card with bar coding which
is swiped at the entrance
➢ The new arrivals of books in the library are displayed on a separate rack.
➢ Award has been instituted for the best library user
➢ Allocation of fund for the purchase of books and journals.
➢ To verify and approve the list of books to be purchased by various Departments.
➢ To frame and suggest amendments to the library rules.
➢ Assess and suggest improvements in library.
➢ Conduct stock verifications every year.
➢ Proposal for e-check in and e-check out.
➢ Library Reader’s Club formation with activities.
➢ Book Exhibitions are scheduled frequently.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
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➢ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.)
60 sq mts
➢ Total seating capacity
20
➢ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during
examination days, during vacation)
9 AM to 4 PM except on public holidays
➢ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and
relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)
2 computers are available in the library for the faculty and staff to utilize the e-
resource.
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals
and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals
and e-resources during the last four years.
Library
Holdings
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Number Total
Cost
Text
Books
112 9140 782 125498 321 82598
Reference
Books
10 1615 31 37315 11 36902
Journals /
Periodicals
7 3800 6 2200 12/6 3300 12/7
e-
resources
INFLIBNET
Any others
(Specify)
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4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the
library collection?
➢ OPAC - Yes
➢ Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals - Yes
➢ Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases - No
➢ Library Website - No
➢ In-house/remote access to e-publications - Yes
➢ Library automation - Yes
➢ Total number of computers for public access - 3
➢ Total numbers of printers for public access - 1
➢ Internet band width/ speed 2mbps 10 mbps 1 gb (GB) – 10 Mbps
➢ Institutional Repository - Yes
➢ Content management system for e-learning- On process
➢ Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet)
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
➢ Average number of walk-ins – 50 per day
➢ Average number of books issued/returned – 30 per day
➢ Ratio of library books to students enrolled -70:1567
➢ Average number of books added during last three years: 402
➢ Average number of login to opac (OPAC):
➢ Average number of login to e-resources
➢ Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed
➢ Number of information literacy trainings organized
➢ Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: 30
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
➢ Manuscripts: Yes
➢ Reference: Yes
➢ Reprography: Yes
➢ ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) : Yes
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➢ Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and
Notification)
➢ Download: Yes
➢ Printing: Yes
➢ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: Yes
➢ In-house/remote access to e-resources: Yes
➢ User Orientation and awareness: Yes
➢ Assistance in searching Databases: Yes
➢ INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: Yes
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers
of the college.
➢ Lending service: Books are issued to all students and faculty of the Institution and
the period of retention of books are specified. A fine is imposed for delayed return in
order to ensure the timely return of books.
➢ Reference service: Reference service is provided for queries from available reference
sources.
➢ Current awareness service: This service is provided through the display of new
books on the New Arrivals Rack.
➢ Photocopying service: Books, Journals, and other materials can be photocopied at a
nominal charge.
➢ CDROM service: Library has a collection of CD and DVD. Library also maintains
CD’s received along with the books.
➢ News paper service: Library subscribes to eight newspapers.
➢ Online Journals: Library has online access to INFLIBNET.
➢ Question paper service: Question papers of all examinations conducted by the
University of Calicut are uploaded in the computer.
➢ Internet: Free Internet service is provided to all students.
➢ News paper clipping: All news related to Vimala College, are updated and kept in
hard and soft copy. This is useful for students and teachers.
➢ User education: User orientation given to new students.
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➢ Library tour: for new students
➢ Vayanavaram: A programme related to reading which also features an interface with
an eminent author.
➢ Library newsletter entitled Echoes
➢ Book Bank: Creation of book bank for poor students with support from Alumnae
➢ Archives: Archive of College magazines, dissertations of faculty and other
publications.
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically
challenged persons? Give details.
Braille books are available in our library. Physically disabled students are given special
preference in issuing books. College Library subscribes The support staffs in the library
provide all assistance to the differently able students to make optimum use of the library.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used
for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect
feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further improvement of
the library services?)
The library collects the feedback from its users through a structured questionnaire and
suggestion box. Currently the library has an Online Library Feedback software, collected
information is scrutinized, coded and the coded information is transferred to the computer
and analyzed through statistical techniques (percentage, average.) Based on the findings of
the analysis, measures are taken for further improvements. Some of the measures undertaken
for improvement are: it was suggested that there was a shortage of prescribed text books, so
more number of text books were purchased: similarly when the misuse and damage of library
resources were pointed out, it was decided to install CCTV cameras. More CDs of films were
purchased to facilitate the film studies course and also for entertainment.
➢ Suggestion box and suggestion book.
➢ Personal interviews with the Library users.
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➢ Relevant points are discussed in the staff meetings and Library Committee meetings
and necessary actions are implemented.
4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE
4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the
institution.
➢ Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact
configuration of each available system)
➢ Computer-student ratio
➢ Stand alone facility
➢ LAN facility
➢ Wifi facility
➢ Licensed software
➢ Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility
➢ Any other
Number of computers with Configuration
Departments Configuration No.
Principal’s Room Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 1
Office Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 3
Commerce Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,
DVDR/w, LCD Monitor
1
Laser Printers 1
Malayalam Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,
DVDR/w, LCD Monitor
1
Laser Printers 1
English Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,
DVDR/w, LCD Monitor
1
Laser Printers 1
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Class Rooms Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 5
Computer Lab Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 9
Library Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,
Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5
1
1
➢ Computer-student ratio
➢ Stand alone facility
➢ LAN facility : Available
➢ Wifi facility : Available
➢ Licensed software: Available
➢ Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility: All
➢ Any other
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and
students on the campus and off-campus?
Free Internet and computer access is available to the faculty during College hours. All
Departments have computers and internet facility. Besides the Departments, there are other
spaces for browsing like the library, computer lab etc.
All the Computers are having the Internet facility, student and faculty can avail the facility.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?
The IT up gradation of the College is done at three levels: administration, knowledge
mobilization and as an aid to the teaching-learning process. The objective of the Institution is
to achieve global standards and no compromise is made in providing the best of IT
infrastructure to enhance academic excellence.
The last five years have witnessed a enhancement in the use of technology.
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➢ Internet connection is made available to all Departments, Units and Cells in the
College. There is direct BSNL- Optic fibre high speed internet connection 10 MBPS.
➢ Admission, assessment, and all other matters related to administration are executed
with the help of technology.
➢ The library, as a learning resource, makes maximum use of technology not only in
administration but also in referencing from e sources. It has been completely
computerized with INFLIBNET facility.
➢ The Departments are provided with computers and internet facility. All the final UG
and PG classrooms are ICT enabled. A Multimedia Centre, UGC Network Resource
Centre, library, etc provide easy access to computer for the students. In order to meet
the challenges of the future requirements of the syllabus and introduction of new
courses, the IT infrastructure is upgraded.
Students are encouraged to make power point presentations of their assignments and use
technology to access resources, submit assignments and do projects. There is restricted Wi-Fi
area in the campus. The future plans are to make all the classrooms ICT enabled and ascertain
the facility of virtual lab, EDUSAT, etc
4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement,
upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the
institution (Year wise for last four years)
As of now the college has not kept the separate allocation of funds for the college
expenditure. It is directly maintained and managed by the Management Cochin Devaswom
Board, Thrissur.
The College has also decided to keep the separate allocation from the current academic year.
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and
students?
The University curriculum is structured so as to integrate ICT increasingly. All the UG and
PG programmes include projects, seminars and assignments. At the Institutional level, the
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students are expected to make maximum use of technology in the preparation of these
projects, seminar presentations and assignments. Students browse internet to access journal
archives and collect study materials. Paper presentations are made by preparing power point
presentations and utilizing the ICT facilities.
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies
deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT
enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of
teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.
Currently the college is using e campus portal, where the teachers upload their study material
in the portal and student can view, download and make discussion on the same.
Access to e-library has helped the student to enhance their knowledge and can focus more on
research trends.
4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or
through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?
Nil
4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available
financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate
your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?
Item 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Building 144136 2,34,341 6,02,737
Furniture
Computers
Any others
(Renovation)
6,70,518 4,93,919 11,92,895
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the
infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
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There are non-teaching staff appointed by the Institution for maintenance and up keeping of
the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the College. These staff members work under
the supervision of Office Superintend of the College.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other
precision measures for the equipment/ instruments?
The Institution has made permanent arrangement with service providers to regularly service,
calibrate and repair the various items of systems in the labs, office and at departments. In case
it is irreparable it is replaced.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive
equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?
The college has regular water supply (with 2 tanks, 1 well). There is a water cooler in the
campus to meet the requirement of drinking water. To avoid instrument damages due to
voltage fluctuations sufficient number of stabilizers and UPS (13 No.s) are installed. To
attend the problems regarding equipments, an electrician and plumber is available in the
nearby campus 24 hours.
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which
the college would like to include.
Future Plans
➢ Planning to construct an administrative Block and Academic Block
➢ To make all classs rooms smart classes
➢ To make the infrastructure more friendly to the differently abled
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
There is a provision for counsellors/advisors for each class or group of students for academic
and personal guidance. The students are divided into groups and each group is provided with
counsellor /advisor to provide academic and personal guidance to the needy students. It is
done at all level of courses in all the divisions. The last hour of every Thursday is the tutorial
hour and the tutor interacts with the students in this hour. The tutor carefully monitors the
regularity of attendance, participation in seminars and other activities and also the
performance of the students in internal tests/semester examinations. The tutors also keep
track of the progression of the students in curricular, co-curricular and extra- curricular
activities. Accordingly the students are advised to improve by way of help and remedial
/corrective action. The students who seek psychological boosting or the candidates who are
psycho-socially left out are given psychological counselling by the college faculty itself. To
add, the college teachers really act as a true friend, philosopher and a guide for the students.
The Career Guidance Cell is effectively working to help the students choose a profession of
their will and trains them to pursue their dreams. Various methods are adopted to collect the
responses of the students and necessary changes are incorporated to ensure their wholesome
development.
The institution has successfully implemented two mentoring programmes, Walk with a
Scholar Programme and Scholar Support Programme, in this academic year.
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If ‘yes’, what
is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the
institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
Yes. The institution publishes its updated prospectus annually. The information about the
history the college, its locality, route-map, Governing Body, Teachers’ Council, Academic
Council, details of the teaching and non-teaching staff, Total Intake Capacity, Library
facilities, Fee Concession, Academic Results, Prizes, Awards and Trust Funds etc are
disseminated to students through this prospectus. The prospectus of this academic year and
previous academic years consist of the following information is updated in our college
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website. Prospectus is not in print form for the past few years as the admissions are done
directly by the university single window system. Our institution publishes a college calendar
annually. It includes the following:
➢ Vision, mission, motto, prayer, Hymns, National Anthem and brief history of the
College.
➢ Rules of admission and fee structure.
➢ Courses offered for both UG & PG.
➢ Details regarding Departments and faculty members, Non-teaching staff and their
contact numbers
➢ Co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
➢ Student support and extension activities.
➢ General code of conduct for students, attendance and leave for students.
➢ Academic calendar
➢ Essential university information and contact numbers regarding government
scholarships.
The College ensures commitment and accountability through various means resulting in a
successful and smooth functioning
➢ Accuracy of information.
➢ Evaluation through feedback mechanism.
➢ Academic responses at various levels like Tutorial, Departmental, College council,
PTA etc., are recorded.
➢ Complaint, suggestions and response mechanism.
➢ Transparency in governance and administration
➢ Effective participation and response to local needs.
The Institution has moved towards electronic data management and have official institutional
website to provide ready and relevant information to stakeholders.
Sree Vivekananda College with its holistic approach is trying to be instrumental in catering to
the needs of the poor students having rich latent potentialities and coming from far-flung
Ensuring its commitment by the production of students, who are academically strong and
sound areas of this rural area in Kerala. The college tries to ensure its commitment by the
production of students who are academically strong and sound, morally upright, socially
committed, spiritually oriented and devoted to the service of the nation.
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5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to
the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and
disbursed on time?
The college caters to the academic needs of the students belonging to the rural areas. Most of
the students belong to the non-creamy layer of the society or economically weaker sections of
the society. The college provides financial assistance to these students, which is received
from the Central Govt., State Govt. other agencies.
Financial aid for Institutional scholarships/ freeships/welfare schemes
Sl.N
o.
Name of
Scholarship
2011-
2012
2012-
2013
2013-
2014
2014-
2015
2015-
2016
Total no.of
beneficiaries
Total Amount
in Rs.
1. Suvarna
Jubilee
Merit
Scholarship
Nil Nil Nil Nil 9 9 Rs.90,000/-
3 Centre
Sector
Scheme
3 3 3 2 8 19 Rs.1,90,000/-
4 Post Metric
Scholarship
Nil Nil Nil 6
1 7 Rs.24,500/-
5 Hindi
Scholarship
2 2 Rs.24000
6 State Merit
Scholarship
2 2 Rs.5000
7 Snehapoorv
am-kerala
social
security
mission
4 4 Rs.40,000
8 SEBC 2 2 4 Rs.9,200/-
9 KPCR 81 65 67 64 48 325 Rs.7,47,500/-
10 OBC 48 39 40 17 34 178 Rs.4,09400/-
11 OEC 8 3 5 3 5 24 Rs.55,200/-
12 ST Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
1 SC 49 37 66 60 58 270 Rs.6,21,000/-
Total 189 147 181 154 173 844 Rs.22,15,800
/-
Percentage 72.13 56.10 69.08 58.77 66.03 64.43
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5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government,
central government and other national agencies?
Sl. No. Department /Agencies Percentage
1 State Government 62.59
2 Central Government 1.98
3 Other National Agencies Nil
5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for;-
➢ Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections
➢ Students with physical disabilities
➢ Overseas students
➢ Students to participate in various competitions/National and International
➢ Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.
➢ Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
➢ Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)
➢ Support for “slow learners”
➢ Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business
house etc.
➢ Publication of student magazines
➢ Economically and socially weaker section:
The institution is committed to provide the students every possible help and support they
need in their pursuit to become civilized and worthy citizens. As the majority of our students
belong to economically and socially weaker sections, special care is taken for their
betterment. College has reservations for the economically and socially weaker section of
students as per University and Government norms. Concession in tuition fees in the form of
granting full or half-tuition fees waiver are awarded to them. The institution is providing the
following support facilities to such students:
• Scholarship is given by the state government.
• Reservation in admission
• Remedial coaching.
• Peer learning
• Bus concession.
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• Freeship and half freeship for tuition fees are provided on merit-cum-means basis.
• The College has a student welfare fund for needy students for books, tution fees and
also for medical help.
➢ Differently abled students:
There is reservation for students belonging to differently-abled category or physically
challenged students as per UGC notifications. Their requirements and needs are given a
special care and attention. The college ensures that infrastructure facilities meet the
requirement of the students with physical disabilities. For differently-abled students, it is
ensured that they don’t have any physical obstruction. They are provided front-seating
arrangement, comfortable furniture and attendant facility.
College has ramp facility, wheel chair and separate western toilet for the differently abled
student. The students are given extra attention during the college terminal examinations as
well as the final examinations.
➢ Overseas students: No Overseas students are admitted. College follows norms of
university
➢ Support to participate in national and international competitions:
• The Physical education department and Arts-in charge faculty along with the support
of various departments of the college support students participating in national and
international competitions. Necessary training and help from the departments and
teaching staff is provided to support the students who excel in extra-curricular
activities and sports. Participation at inter college competitions is ensured. Necessary
financial aids are partly met. Accommodation facilities if required are provided for
practice sessions. It also does the following
• Remedial classes for those students who miss regular classes due to participation in
such competitions are being taken by the concerned departments.
• Special coaching classes are taken and guidance is given.
• Coaching classes for SC/ST /OBC students, free of cost.
• Career coaching classes are taken
• Competitive books & magazines facility is provided
• Computer with net facility is provided
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➢ Medical assistance:
Our College has a very special concern for the health and hygiene of the college students and
staff. The college’s Health Unit has signed a MOU with the doctor who will caters to the
health problems of the students & provides them with medical aid (First-aid). Proper
arrangement of drinking water is present on the college campus. In case of emergencies, the
patient is taken to the Local Nursing Homes as they prefer. Health Camps are organized
regularly under the leadership of NSS and Women’s Cell for health checkups for students.
Besides, physical fitness of the students is ensured by the physical education department at
regular intervals.
➢ Coaching classes for competitive exams:
The coaching for Banking, UPSC examination, NET-JRF and short-term computer courses, is
imparted to needy students. Moreover, the P.G departments (English and Commerce) are
conducting extra time coaching classes for preparing the concerned students for
CTET/SET/UGC-NET exams. Recently, Online entry to service has been introduced.
➢ Skill development:
The college regularly conducts Personality Development Programmes which enhance the IQ
level and communication skills of the participants. The college also invites Guest speakers
from various areas of expertise which provides regional and global employment opportunities
for the students. The Walk With A Scholar Programme which is an endeavor of the Office of
The New Initiatives (Higher Education department, Govt. of Kerala) is implemented in our
institution for the last two years. External mentoring sessions are conducted in this regard and
motivational and personality development classes are provided for mentees selected for these
programmes. Special classes are taken for communication skills taking into consideration
the rural background of the students. The students are also given exposure to Computer with
net facility. Classes in jewellery making and handicrafts were given to members of the
Women’s cell and can be considered as a step taken towards skill acquisition. The efforts
taken by Entrepreneurship Development club also contribute in providing students to develop
and nurture entrepreneurial skills for the students of our institution.
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➢ Support for slow learners:
The institute understands that the college has to serve the basic education needs of students
from economically and socially weaker sections of the society. The students from this rural
area have very few options to get better higher education. The students who are slow in their
learning are identified by the faculty at the beginning of session through various internal
assessments. The following measures are taken to support them
• Remedial classes & Tutorials are organized for such slow learners
• Their daily homework is checked to monitor their progress
• They are guided to take coaching from specialists in the field
• Simplified versions of books are recommended to them
• Special tests are conducted for them & Trial tests and mock examinations are also
envisaged.
• Bilingual explanations and discussions are provided taking into consideration the lack
of exposure of our students in the target language.
• Concept clarification and problem solving exercises & Provision of simple but
standard alternatives are provided.
• Lecture notes/course materials are given.
• Revision of topics and IT practicals are done regularly.
• Personal, academic and social counseling.
• SSP Programme which is offered by the Office of the New Initiatives is organized and
implemented to support learners to tackle their difficult areas.
➢ Exposure of students to other Institutions of higher learning/ corporate/
business house etc:
The institute has a placement cell of its own. Over the years the college has helped its
students in finding better job opportunities and better enterprises to work in. Our Placement
Cell encourages outgoing students to visualize the starting of their own enterprises and
become active contributors to the nation’s GDP. Students were taken for motivational visits
to higher centres of learning and knowledge like The University of Kerala , Kerala
Kalamandalam ( A Centre for arts par excellence),Planetarium, Civil Service Academy,
Trivandrum ,State Central Library ,Departmental libraries of English and Commerce of The
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University of Kerala , Netiar Museum of the Archaeological and tourism department ,All
India Radio,Doordarshan Kendra,Thrissur etc . The placement cell assesses the needs of
entrepreneurs and prepares a comprehensive training module to equip the outgoing students
with necessary skills. The module focuses on the following skills:
1. Leadership Skills
2. Marketing Skills
3. Business Development Skills
4. Managerial Skills
5. Risk Assessment and Management
6. Communication Skills
7. Public Speaking
8. Team Building Skills
➢ Publication of student magazine:
The College annually publishes a magazine for students. It is an ideal platform for students to
realize their creative potential and hone their writing skills. It is published with substantial
contribution from Students’ Union. The Staff Editor is always there to help the students
chisel their artistic and creative skills. ’Cantastoria’ 2015– was a wall magazine installed by
the Department of English on 23 rd September 2015. Cantastoria the story singer, who sings
or tells a story while gesturing to a series of images, provided a platform for the students to
explore and exhibit their creative expressions. The BA students of 1st,2nd and 3rd year English
and Malayalam students of final year Open course contributed enthusiastically to
‘Cantastoria’ with their literary and artistic exploits.
Sl.No. Magazine Name Year
1 Kalpantham (College Union Magazine) 2016-17
2 Cantastoria 2015-16
3 Karmayogi 2013-14
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among
the students and the impact of the efforts.
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The Institution encourages innovative, creative and entrepreneurial in their approach, to
ensure skill development amongst the students. College has a very active ED Club
Coordinated by Mrs. Sujitha K.A, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce. U.G.
Courses in Commerce have been strengthened as per global trends/needs in HRM, Marketing,
etc. Interactive sessions with faculty members from Chartered Accountants, Income Tax and
Other professionals are organized to ignite the students’ desire for new ventures. Job Training
Programmes and organized by the department of Commerce, Career Guidance cell & the
NSS Unit. Career Oriented workshops with corporate/business house by the career guidance
cell are given at regular intervals. A few our old students have become young entrepreneurs
and own their own business even abroad.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation
of students in extracurricular and cocurricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz
competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.
➢ additional academic support, flexibility in examinations
➢ special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
➢ any other
To promote participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, a special
committee including members from the Sports Wing, NSS Unit and Student Union of the
College formulate the policies and strategies. The college youth festival is a venue for the
students to showcase their talents in various art forms as singing, dancing etc. For this
purpose, the institution avails of the services of its faculty. The policies and strategies of the
institution regarding additional academic support, flexibility in examinations, special dietary
requirements, sports uniform and Materials can be elucidated as below:
ED Club
Our college has started ED Club in 2016. It organizes many activities
since then including giving the students an opportunity to do a
certification course in entrepreneurship development.
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• Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations - Extra classes for the
participants so that the time they have given in for the various activities can be
compensated for. Special exams are taken for them
• Special dietary requirements are partially met. Sports uniform and materials are
provided.
• Diet to the sportsmen is borne by the institution as per the norms laid down by the
State Govt/Calicut University from time to time.
• Sports kit with uniform & Sports Material for sports like Cricket, Table Tennis,
Carom Board, football etc are provided
• Various incentives and concessions such as free-ships, scholarships & special leaves
are granted by the College authority to participate in competitions
Departmental Associations
All the departments in our college organize associational activities and are active in giving
opportunities to the students with adequate platform to come out with their talents and realize
their true potential.
English association-This body has been functioning for several years and conducts various
competitions in essay writing, versification, elocution, debates, extempore, story writing etc.
It also organizes talks and seminars that are aimed at benefitting faculty members and
students. Academicians, Eminent Writers, Scholars, Retired Professors etc. are invited for the
purpose. It ensures the participation of neighboring colleges too .The English association has
hosted a grant SHAKESPEARE FIESTA (during the academic year 2015-2016) to
commemorate the death anniversary of the universal dramatist and the Bard of Avon. It also
screens movie adaptations of plays and novels that are included in the syllabus.
Malayalam Association-Malayalam association conducts reading competitions and other
literary fests in connection with Vaayana Vaaram(Reading week) on June 19 every year. This
day is declared as Reader’s day by the state govt. in order to pay respect to P.N.Panicker,
who is known has the father of library movement in Kerala..His death anniversary is
considered and observed so and is followed by a weeklong celebrations to the champion of
literacy in Kerala. Malayalam association also conducts departmental competitions on Nov.1st
every year which is observed as the Official Birthday of the state.
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Commerce Association –has organized an industrial visit to Ollur Industrial Estate-Thrissur,
for B.com and M.com students during the academic year 2015-2016.It has also organized an
orientation programme for 1st sem B.com students on Brain storming, Team Building
activities, Case study and Role play. ‘Oracle’, Finance club students organized intra
department quiz competition on business and current affairs. This group helps students who
are interested in finance to share their ideas and enrich their knowledge in their respective
areas. Moreover, Marketing students club , ‘MARKMANIAC’ organizes various sessions that
encourages the students to gain a practically oriented exposure to the current trends in the
field of marketing. ‘DHRISHTI’,HR students gathering has organized various sessions on
games in order to practically highlight team coordination as the key in the functions of
Management. It strived to inculcate the synergy in students to the fact that the collective
whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts.
The college also organizes various inter-departmental competitions and different clubs like
Nature club, Tourism Club, Film and Theatre Club, Quiz Club, Debate Club function
with each faculty members as their coordinators. Such activities provide ample
opportunities to the students to work as a team and showcase their extra –curricular talents.
Besides, we also impart value education and realizing the importance of grooming socially
committed young individuals, a unit of National social service scheme works in our
institution.
NSS:
The college has a very social committed and active group of enthusiastic students working
under the National Social Service Programme. Dr.Brilly Raphael, Assistant Professor,
Department of Malayalam is at present the coordinator.
Women’s Cell:
The Governing Body of the College constituted the Women’s Cell, following the Vishaka
guidelines of the Supreme Court of India, which has started its journey from 2012 for
addressing issues related to women staff & students & Gender Sensitization. The cell
encourages students & staff to participate in all cultural activities. It inspires them for
empowerment socially and financially. The cell makes women students aware of the social
responsibilities and gives them mental support to fight against sexual harassment of women
students and for other women of the society. This cell takes initiatives for guidance and
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counseling of female students. Mrs.Minu M Gopalan, Asst.Professor, Department of
Commerce function as the coordinator.
5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for
the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in
various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT /
GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.
Placement and career counseling centre renders efficacious service to the students. The
placement cell extends its service to the students in career guidance, organizes lectures
concerning career planning.
No. of Students who have cleared National/ State level competitive exams
Exam 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
UGC-CSIR-NET NA NA NA NA NA
UGC-NET 1 0 1 0 1
SLET 0 0 0 0 0
ATE/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/GMAT 0 0 0 0 0
Central/State Services, Defense,
Civil Services etc
0 0 1 1 1
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,
personal, career, psycho-social etc.)
Teachers arrange academic, personal, career-oriented and psycho-social counseling
department wise both before and after admission. The college also has a online psychometric
test, where the student can take the test online and they can understand the situation they are
facing.
Tutorial classes held are meant primarily for academic and personal counseling. Teachers
also organize interdepartmental dialogues and interactions towards the goal of counseling. In
addition to this, periodical career-counseling is held at our career counseling centre where
trained and qualified counselors are invited from other colleges and institutions also.
Mentoring is given prime importance and a team of internal mentors work smoothly
interacting closely with the students and understanding their real issues and help them tackle
those problems.
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5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement
of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services provided to help students identify job
opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected
during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes).
Yes. The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of our College organizes talks on various
subjects like effective communication, intellectual enhancement, new generation job
prospects, time & stress management, personality development, soft skill development etc.
The Cell organizes number of innovative programmes that will cater to the ever transforming
and fluidic job prospects. We have always pioneered to create employment opportunities for
our students. The employment opportunities are displayed on various notice boards. With an
aim to mould high quality professionals from our College the following programmes were
conducted.
Sl. No Date Programme
1. 5th Feb2012 Organized by the Sadanam Institute-A class on choosing one’s
vocation
2. 1st July 2016 Organized by Franklin Institute of Air Hostess Training,Thrissur
Class related to Air Hostess Training(For all Degree Students)
3. 13th Jan 2016 Organized by Profinz CMA Coaching Centre to all Final Year
B.Com Students
4. 13th Jan 2016 Organized by the Institute of Management and Technology-A
Class on MBA
5. 24thFeb 2016 Soft Skill Development Class as a part of UGC-Competence
Building Initiatives in Colleges by HR Trainer Harish Kumar
6. 11th Jan 2016 Edu Expo for all Final Year Degree students-( students were
selected and they qualified GD conducted by Happy Valley
Business Schools affiliated to Anna University
7. 15thFeb 2016 Career Guidance by Indian Logistics
8. 24th Oct 2016
Bank Coaching and PSC Coaching by Presidency Educational
Institutions
9. 10thNov2016 An Introduction to bank Coaching Syllabus
10. 8th Dec 2016 Career Guidance class to all final year B.Com and M.Com students
ASAP is open to all final UG and PG students of the College, they register for the interview
and group discussion take place during the ‘ASAP Fest’. Our College has been a venue for
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the past three years as the scheme is rolled out by the State Government. It has given
immense opportunities for the participants.
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redress cell? If yes, list (if any) the
grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.
The Student Grievance and Redress Cell of the College cater to the needs of the students.
Grievances regarding administration, teaching, learning and evaluation are addressed and
resolved. The Grievance and Redress Cell for students is constituted of the Principal, Vice
Principal, Student Advisor, a faculty who is also a counselor and a legal advisor, a part time
faculty for law, and two other faculty members. The Heads and tutors of the respective
Departments are consulted in case of need. The Cell assists students in resolving the
intrapersonal, interpersonal and other grievances like delay in the publication of results,
anomalies in the University examination results, and the problem of insufficient conveyance
facility for students, Institutional shortcomings, and so on. Issues regarding sexual harassment are
also dealt with by the Cell
The grievances reported and redressed during the last five years
Sl No. Academic Year Grievances reported and redressed
1. 07-08-2011 Lack of Tuck Shop
2. 02-01-2012 Lack of fans
3 08-02-2012 Road tarring
4. 12-06-2012 Photo Copy Facility
5. 11-08-2012 Installation of a water cooler.
6. 04-09-2013 Lack of white boards
7.
05-06-2014 Unavailability of adequate number of smart classrooms
8.
16-02-2015 Properly functioning projectors
9.
17-07-2015
Enhancing the seating capacity of classrooms
10.
08-03-2016
Unavailability of Girls Leisure Room
11.
16-06-2016
Un Availability of sick room
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5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual
harassment?
Even though the institution has majority of female students, instances of sexual harassment
are very rare inside the campus. The sexual harassment outside the campus was resolved by
the Women’s Cell of the College, Students’ grievance & redress Cell and with the help of the
local police. As there is a rapid increase in the gender biased issues and human rights
violations, students participate in the protest rallies and campaigns. Talks are held to create
awareness among students and counseling is also provided for such wards and their families.
5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been
reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?
Yes. The institution has an anti ragging committee formed according to the statutory
provisions which is comprised of the Principal, Vice Principal, 2 staff representatives, 1 PTA
representative, local body members and student representatives from each department.
Ragging is banned in the college. The College has adopted the UGC Regulations on Curbing
the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 & has constituted an Anti-
Ragging Committee governed by the senior staff members of our college. No instances of
ragging have been reported during the last five years.
Sl.No. Name Designation
1 Dr.K. Krishnakumary Chairperson
2 Sheeja V.A Manager/Secretary
3 Mrs. Femy O.A. Teacher Member
4 Mrs. Minu .M. Gopal Teacher Member
5. Mr. V. Leelakaran Administrative Member
6. Dr. Brilly Raphael. V Coordinator
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.
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The institution has several welfare schemes for students other than financial aid from Central
Government.
➢ Orientation for new students.
➢ Library
➢ Remedial Learning Methodology
➢ Counseling services
➢ Extension talks
➢ Various clubs
➢ Bridge courses
➢ Career guidance and placement training
➢ Alumnae
➢ Women’s cell
➢ Students Grievance Redressa cell
➢ Value education
➢ Walk With A scholar Programme
➢ Scholar Support Programme
➢ PTA
➢ Feedback system
➢ Departmental Associations
➢ ASAP
5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’, what are its
activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure
development?
The Alumnae is not separately registered. We have a strong and large number of alumnae
scattered all over the world. The association offers ordinary, life and Patron memberships for
the outgoing students and the faculty of the College. The members are vibrant and actively
involved in the functioning. It is a matter of great pride for the college that four of our
existing faculties are members of the Alumni Association, besides one retired faculties and
some non-teaching members of the college.
5.2 STUDENT PROGRESSION
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5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment
(for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the
last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish
programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same
institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
Programme Wise Pass Percentage
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Programme Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
Pass
Percentage
UG
Department Progression 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Tot
al
% Total % Total % Tota
l
%
ENGLISH UG to PG 16 80 17 85 12 60 8 40 PG to M.Phil NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA PG to Ph.D NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Employed through
Campus Selection - - - - - - - -
Employed through
other
than Campus
recruitment
3 15 2 10 5 25 4 20
MALAYALAM
UG to PG 06 25 10 41.66 6 25 5 20 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed through
Campus Selection -
- - - - - - -
Employed through
other
than Campus
recruitment
7 29.
16
7 29.16 4 16.66 9 37.5
COMMERCE UG to PG 11 36 25 83 15 50 15 50 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed through
Campus Selection 2
6 - - - - 1 3.33
Employed through
other
than Campus
recruitment
10 25 2 5 3 7.5 5 12.5
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B.A English 94.4 89.5 84.2 83.3 70
B.A
Malayalam
87 95 82 83 62
B.Com 75.8 96 96.6 100 100
P.G
M.A English NA NA NA NA 100
M.Com 100 100 100 100 100
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education
and/or towards employment?
The institution facilitates student progression to higher level of education or employment in
the following ways:
➢ Personal counseling, mentoring and tutorial system instilling confidence and
achievement drive in each and every student
➢ Regular conduct of internal and model exams, preparation of progress report etc.
➢ Guidance sessions through career orientation classes is given to all students
➢ Coaching for competitive exams like UGC-NET,PSC is provided to students
➢ Student initiated programs like seminars, paper presentation etc. is conducted in every
year.
➢ Students are encouraged to attend different on-campus and off-campus recruitment
programs.
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and
drop out?
The dropout rate for the various courses is negligible. In the case of probable drop out, the
reasons are identified. Financial and emotional supports are given as the case may be.
Marriage and pregnancy are the major causes identified for dropouts. For those students who
might fail, additional coaching is provided through extra classes, peer teaching, advanced
learners’ teaching and so forth. If the problem happens to be a personal one, the effective
tutorial system prevalent in the College ensures that it is remedied with the sensitivity and
confidentiality it requires.
No. of Drop outs
Programme 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
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UG
B.A English 1 2 NIL 3 2 NIL
B.A
Malayalam
2 NIL 3 1 2 NIL
B.Com 2 1 NIL NIL NIL NIL
P.G
M.A English NA NA NA NIL 1 1
M.Com NA NA NIL NIL NIL NIL
5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available
to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
excellent performance of its students in sports and games. We have quite a good number of
national players in various items.
5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co- curricular, extracurricular
and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /
International, etc. for the previous four years.
2011-12
Event Dist. Level State Level University Level University Team
Members
Kalaripayattu 1.Nikhil.RB(3rd
B.com)-1st Prize
2. Anjaly KP(3rd
B.Com)
3.Praveen
KV(1st B.Com)
Nikhil.RB(3rd
B.com)-1st Prize
2. Anjaly KP(3rd
B.Com) 3.Praveen
KV(1st B.Com)
Cricket 2nd Prize 1.Rareesh Raj
C(Captain)(1st BA
English)
2.Sooraj PV(3rd
B.com)
3.Sajith KS(2nd BA
Malayalam)
4.Nikhil KB(3rd
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B.Com)
5.Bijeesh AK(2nd
BA Malayalam)
6.Limesh CM(2nd
BA Malayalam)
7.Sreejith EV(1st
B.Com)
8.Vibin KS(2nd BA
Malayalam)
9.Rahul ER(2nd
B.Com)
10.Sunil C(2nd
B.Com)
11.Eapan John(2nd
B.Com)
12.Rijoy M
Rajan(2nd BA
Malayalam)
13.Anas IN(2nd BA
English)
14.Praveen KV(1st
B.Com)
15.Vaishakh KA(3rd
BA Malayalam)
2012-13
Event Dist. Level State Level University
Level
University Team
Members
Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1.Nikhil KB(1st
M.Com)
2.Nidhin MS(1st
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B.Com)
3.Praveen KV(3rd
B.Com)
Net Ball 1st Prze 3rd Prize 1.Anju VJ (2nd
B.Com)
2.Ranjitha C(1st
B.Com)
3.Jyothi PC(1st
B.Com)
4.Surya(2nd BA
English)
5.Meera K
Mohan(2nd BA
English)
6.Tiby Boban(2nd
BA English
7.Athira Balan(2nd
BA English)
8. Reshma KA (1st
B.Com)
9.Praveena (1st
B.Com)
10.Merin(1st BA
English)
11.Jiji(3rd BA
English)
2013-14
Event Dist. Level State Level University
Level
University Team
Members
Fencing 1st Prize 3rd Prize 1.Aarcha K(1st BA
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Malayalam)
2.Praveen KV(2nd
BCom)
3.Ajith Shankar
KP(1st B.Com)
Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1st Prize 1.Ajith Shankar(1st
B.Com)
2.Nikhil KB(2nd
M.Com)
Chess 1st Prize Participation 1.Sharath Kumar
PS(2ndB.Com)
2.Anand P(2nd
B.Com)
3.Shyam CKS(1st
B.Com)
Body Building 1st Prize 2nd Prize 1.Ali Shifar(1st
B.Com)
2014-15
Event Dist. Level State Level University
Level
University Team
Members
Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1st Prize Overall
Championship
1.Ajith Shankar
KP(2nd B.Com)
2.Nithin MS(3rd
B.Com)
Fencing 1st Prize 3rd
Prize(Individual
and Group)
1.Reshma KA(3rd
B.Com)
2.Jyothi (3rd B.Com)
3Aarch K(2nd BA
Malayalam)
Chess 1st Prize Participation 1.Sharath Kumar
S(3rd B.Com)
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2.Anand P(3rd
B.Com)
3.Shyam CKS(2nd
B.Com)
2015-16
Event Dist. Level State Level University
Level
University Team
Members
Kalaripayattu 1st Prize Overall
Championship
1.Ajith Shankar
KP(2nd B.Com)
2.Jithin MS(3rd
B.Com)
3.Ninju VR(2nd
B.Com)
Fencing(Boys) 1st Prize 1Jithn MS(3rd
B.Com)
Participation
3rd
Prize(Individual
and Group)
Inter University
1.Jithin MS(1st
B.Com)
1.Ranjith KM (2nd
BA Malayalam)
2.Krishnakishore(2nd
BA English)
3.Jithin MS(3rd
B.Com)
4.Ajith Sankar (3rd
B.Com)
5.Rahul
Vasudevan(3rd
B.Com)
6.Prajith PJ (2nd
B.Com)
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Fencing
(Girls)
3rd Prize –
(Bronze Medal
) Ninju VR(2nd
B.Com)
1st Prize
Overall
Championship
Inter University
2.Ninju VR(2nd
B.Com)
1.Athira VS (1st
B.Com)
2.Gifty KA (1st
B.Com)
3.Jisna Joy(1st
B.Com)
4.Anjaly T(1st BA
English)
5.Ninju VR(2nd
B.Com)
6.Aarcha K(3rd BA
Malayalam)
7. Athira VB(2nd
MA English)
Taekwondo
Silver Medal-
2nd Prize
3rd Prize Akhil MA ( 1st BA
Malayalam)
Weight
Lifting
3rd Prize-62KG
3rd Prize
Jisnu Chandran
KC(3rd BA English)
2016-17
Event Dist. Level State Level University/
Inter zone
Level
University
Team Members
Kalaripayattu Ist Prize for
Nidhin M.S
Ist for Nerkal &
2nd Prize for
Thirichukal
Ist Prize in
Kettukari
1st Prize in
Cheruvadi
payatu
Overall college
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2nd prize
Fencing(Boys) 1st Prize for
Junior and
Senior
Ninju V.R.
Inter-Collegiate Competitions:
1. Declamation Contest (in connection with the Shakespeare Fiesta organized by the
Department of English)-2015.
2. VT Induchoodan Memorial Painting Competition organized by the Nature Club 2015
Inter-Departmental Competitions:
Our college organizes various inter departmental competitions every year like
❖ Literary Fest- Essay Writing (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit)
Story Writing (English, Hindi, Malayalam)
Versification (English, Hindi, Malayalam)
Elocution and Declamation (English, Hindi, Malayalam)
❖ Pencil Drawing, Water Color and Oil Painting Contest
❖ Poster Making Competition and Quiz Competition organized by NSS to commemorate
the Hiroshima on 6th August 2015 and 2016 respectively.
❖ Quiz Competition organized by NSS in connection with District Suchithwa Mission
❖ Union Arts Fest- College union organized various on stage competitions and students
participate in various individual and group items like Bharathanatyam,
Mohiniyattam,Folk Dance,Thiruvathirakali, Oppanna,Group Dance, Group Song,Carnatc
Music, Light Music, Skit, Mime and Mono-Act. Often the students are divided into four
different houses.The winners of college arts festival represent the college at Calicut
University D-Zone and Inter-zone arts fests.
Sandra KM (2nd B.Com) secured 2nd place in Classical Music in 2011-2012 at the
university D-Zone Festival. A team for thiruvathirakali represented the college and won
accolades at the D-Zone Arts Fest in 2014-2015.
❖ Pookalam and Payasam Making Contest in connection with Onam celebrations.
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❖ Christmas Crib, Tree and Santa Clause competitions in connection with Christmas
celebrations.
❖ Debate Competition
❖ Poetry Contest organized by the Department of Malayalam in connection with t
Kerala Piravi celebrations.
❖ Reading Contest organized by the Department of Malayalam in connection with the
Vayana Dinam
❖ ‘Oracle’, Finance club students organized intra department quiz competition on
business and current affairs
❖ Various other contests and competitions organized by the different clubs.
Besides the inter departmental competitions, the college students actively join hand and
participate in the various celebrations which include, Fresher’s day, Farewell day, Onam,
Christmas and Eid Celebration, Niveditha day and the College Union Arts Festival..
5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and
employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?
A regular and a permanent feedback system on teaching and learning process, the quality of
teachers, support service, infrastructure etc is strictly maintained. These unbiased feedbacks
from the students are discussed with the HOD’s concerned. Students’ suggestions are also
taken into consideration.
Feedback from employees, outgoing students (exit survey), parents feedback, Alumnae
feedback, etc are done with an insight in the form of well structured questionnaires.
5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like
catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/
materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions.
Students from all Departments contribute to the College magazine. They also contribute to
the monthly magazine of students. Faculties always give encouragement to students to
develop their literary skills. Departments give full encouragement and support to students to
participate in academic seminars, present papers and to publish papers. Each department is
provided with a wall magazine which gives the students an opportunity to work in groups and
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out pour their creative potential. Cantastoria is the name given to the wall magazine of The
Department of English. The college also brings out newsletter titled Aagama once in every
six months that chronicles the activities of the college and has a staff member as its chief
editor.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its
selection, constitution, activities and funding.
Yes. The selection procedure of the College union is presidential. The College union
constitutes the following office bearers-chair person, vice chairperson, general secretary, joint
secretary, fine arts secretary, student editor, university union council member and general
captain. The student’s union is very active; it organizes seminars, awareness classes, cultural
activities and various competitions.
All activities in the College such as celebration of festivals like Onam, Christmas
Independence Day, Teacher’s day, Republic day, Yoga day, Environmental day, Women’s
Day, Sports Day and others are done with the wholehearted support and cooperation of the
Union. The fund for the activities of the Students Union is collected from students at the time
of admission according to University norms. The deficit is met by conducting fund raising
programmes under the leadership of the Union. The Student Union is one of the major links
between the students and the Management.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them.
We have student representative in various academic and administrative bodies. They are as
follows:
Sl. No. Committees No. of students
1 IQAC 2
2 Magazine Committee 9
3 Women Cell 3
4 ED Club 2
5 Nature Club 3
6 College Union 15
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7 Library Advisory Committee 1
8 Film and Theatre Club 5
The Student Council, Magazine Committee, IQAC, Departmental Associations and various
clubs, Anti Ragging Cell, Students Grievance Redressal Cell, The Library Club, Social
Service, Alumnae, Discipline Committee etc.
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty
of the Institution.
The Institution maintains warm and cordial relationship with its alumnae and former faculty.
All retired staffs are invited for the Alumnae Reunion so that the former students can interact
with their teachers. Retired Staff Association was formed in the year 2006. All retired staffs
are members of the Retired Staff Association. They conduct two meetings annually.
The Association has instituted two special awards for honoring deserving students. The
contact numbers of the retired staff are updated and recorded in the Student’s Handbook and
Calendar. The Departments regularly invite the retired staff for their lectures in order to tap
their expertise. For all important occasions they are invited to the Institution. The College
also takes steps to ensure the well being of the retired staff.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP
The College Management believes that education is the most potent weapon for the
development of rural families and the nation. The management and Principal have an active
role in the improvement of the quality of the College’s educational services. The College
maintains quality in teaching, keeping pace with the current developments, internal quality
assurance systems, frequent programme evaluations etc. are implemented for quality
teaching. The College authorities have always encouraged a culture of participative
management which includes the top management, Principal, Principal’s council, HODs,
faculty, staff, student union, PTA and alumnae.
The mission of the institution portrays the institution’s unique characteristics in terms of
addressing the needs of society; the students it seeks to serve; institution’s tradition; value
orientation and visualization of the future
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission
statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the
needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value
orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
Our mission
➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence, to become good citizens
of character and ability committed to the service of fellow countrymen.
➢ To facilitate the continuous upgradation and to strive for improvement in the quality
and ability of faculty members.
➢ To contribute our best so as to be useful to the society.
➢ To stress the primacy of material and spiritual values in the integrated development of
the students.
Vision
➢ To mould a capable generation who could lead a good life, inspired by love and
guided by knowledge.
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Our motto
➢ AWAKE , ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED
Our college values
➢ Creating an educational environment for the total development of students:
➢ Maintains a harmonious relationship with students
➢ Incentives and scholarships for students who excel to motivate them to higher levels
of learning and also for the deserving students who have proved their excellence
➢ Institutionalized feedback system
➢ Teachers are sent to attend national and international seminars outside the State and
they are expected to share their experience in the Department and staff meetings
➢ Career guidance classes offered to students to make them excellent
6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality policy and plans?
The College Management transforms its commitment into action mainly through its teachers,
who are professionally competent and committed to their vocation. The selection of the
Faculty by the Management is based on merit from among the applicants, after notifying the
posts in national dailies, in strict compliance with the University norms, Government of
Kerala and the UGC rules, statutes and guidelines
Stake Holder Feedback
Governing Body
Manager
Strategy Meet
Action Plans
Principal
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The College Management encourages staff development programmes at a higher level. The
staff are encouraged to attend Orientation, Refresher programmers, Seminars and Workshops
conducted by various organization. The teaching staffs are encouraged to take M.Phil. ,
Doctorate and Post Doctoral degrees. The College administration also stands committed to
the development of the entire work force by encouraging participation, learning, innovation
and creativity. This is done by including the stake holders in the administration through
distribution of responsibility, participation, reviewing of performance and recognition of
employees for their quality enhancement.
The Principal is the executive authority of the Institution. She plays a vital role in steering
the academic community towards excellence. She ensures that the policies of the
Management are implemented to the letter and spirit and makes all effort to uphold the
principles on which the Institution was founded. Her duties include:
➢ Day to day administration: ensures uninterrupted execution of the teaching learning
process
➢ Oversees the smooth conduct of all procedures from admission at the beginning of
the year to the end semester examination
➢ Prepares a work schedule that lists the various functional committees in the
➢ College and the names of staff in charge at the beginning of the academic year
➢ Takes steps to inculcate research culture among staff and students
➢ Maintains healthy interaction with the stakeholders
➢ Creates a learning environment that values the academic, vocational, spiritual and
developmental needs of the students, integrating these uniformly among them.
➢ Attempt to connect the College with the society and initiates the College Community
to work for social progress
The faculties are closely involved in the design and implementation of quality policy and
plans. The College Council and Staff Association have developed various strategies to sustain
and enhance quality. A group of committed and dedicated staff is the strength of the College.
The Manager meets the staff personally once a year to discuss any personal or professional
problems they may have, to get a feedback from them and motivate them to dispense their
duties.
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The faculties of the Institution are delegated duties pertaining to the various administrative,
academic, student activities and extension according to their expertise and efficiency. Quality
assurance in the execution of these duties is ensured through the periodical committee
meetings. The IQAC plays a major role in ensuring the sustenance of quality and ascertaining
of documentation and proposing new ventures to meet the growing requirements of the
students.
The role of faculty members in the implementation of college policies are:
➢ The staff council which forms a group of staff representatives, shares the
administrative responsibilities with the Governing body.
➢ The newly appointed staff members are always briefed about the institutional
objectives and functioning by the management
➢ The faculty members are assigned duties pertaining to various
administrative, academic and student activities, extension works according to their
expertise and efficiency.
➢ Periodical committee meetings are held to ensure the easy execution of these duties.
➢ The IQAC plays a major role in ensuring the sustenance of quality through
departmental visits and ascertaining of documentation. It also proposes new ventures
to meet the growing requirements of the student.
➢ The staff council constitutes the Principal, Departmental heads, and Staff secretaries,
Office Superintendent, Librarian.
➢ The council meets periodically to plan, implement, monitor, review and resolve
issues.
The Management and principal make some organizational changes to meet the growing
academic requirements. A few of the organizational changes instated by them are;
a. Reconstitution of the IQAC according to the specifications in the revised
b. Anti Ragging Cell constituted in response to the instruction of the Kerala Government
c. Merit day to consider the University toppers
d. Expansion of infrastructure
e. More academic programmes introduced : NET coaching , Remedial coaching for
weak students , add-on courses
f. Participation of students in various committees like Women Cell, discipline etc
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6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring:
➢ The policy statements and action plans for the fulfillment of the Stated mission
Leadership is evolved through assigning responsibilities as coordinators, with appropriate
training for various functional levels of the management system. The position as coordinators
is held by members of management, staff and students for a specified term. The College has a
well-defined Participative Management System. The Governing body is the apex body. Next
comes the College Council comprising the Principal, Heads of the Departments.
The management system includes several committees for coordinating curricular and extra-
curricular activities and the Student Union with elected representatives. The Governing body
of the college has well defined vision that assures a performance leading to the overall benefit
of the students, stakeholders and society as a whole.
Formulation of action plans for all activities of the institution and incorporation of the same
into the institutional strategic plan is an important aspect of policy formulation in this
institution. All Departments and committees are asked to prepare the action plan for the
ensuing academic year. After scrutiny, and feasibility assessment, the finalized programmes
and projects are incorporated into the strategic plan by the top authorities.
➢ formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into
the institutional strategic plan
As mentioned in 6.1.2 the principal is the executive authority of the institution. The
Governing committee reviews the formulation of action plans for all operations and
incorporation of institutional strategic plan.
➢ Interaction with stakeholders
o The key stakeholder of the institution is Student, Peer, Parents, Alumni, Non-
teaching staff, Administrative staff and university.
o On a daily basis faculty meetings and Non- teaching staff meetings are
conducted.
o Parents teachers meeting are conducted in every semester
o Alumni interaction happens in a periodical basis
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➢ Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and
consultations with the stakeholders
The college has an mechanism to seek views and feedback from all the stakeholders.
All the committees of the institution conducts meeting, where the discussions are
addressed by the governing body. Qualitative inputs are taken for the planning
purposes.
➢ Reinforcing the culture of excellence
To improve the quality of teaching learning process, the college encourages the
faculty to attend various seminars, workshop and orientation program to enhance their
skills.
Online 360 degree feedback is in place to evaluate the faculty performance.
➢ Champion organizational change
The college adopts the change and whenever necessary to address changes in internal
or external environment.
Institution takes necessary steps to maintain healthy relationship with the Stakeholders.
The Principal plays a key role in bringing together the governance and the Stakeholders in
understanding and implementing the needs of the institution.
➢ Students are given personal counseling, tutorial and remedial classes as part of the
mentoring system of the College.
➢ To maintain the healthy interaction with the parents periodically, PTA meetings are
arranged by the College.
➢ The Alumnae Association of the College meets every year extending and updating their
activities.
➢ The Policy planning and execution is always done after discussing with the stakeholders.
➢ Students are trained to extend helping hand to the weaker sections of the society.
➢ Various committees of the College works together to take the students into social realm.
➢ A faculty member is delegated as Student Advisor to cater to the affairs of the students
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➢ Student Grievance Cell functions effectively in the Campus.
➢ Student representations are included in various committees like Women’s Cell, discipline
etc.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies
and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to
time?
All the policies and plans of the institution are based on the ultimate aim of attaining the
vision and mission of the College. The academic outcome envisioned by the University is
also taken into account while making plans and policies. The administerial and academic
structure works as a unit to monitor and evaluate the plans and policies. The hierarchical
organization facilitates the delegation of duties and responsibilities aiming upon perfection in
execution of the policies. The periodical meetings review the implementation of the action
plan and take measures to bridge any omissions made. The Principal, with the assistance of
departmental heads monitor the task allocation, coordination and supervision. As mentioned
earlier, a detailed work schedule is prepared at the beginning of each academic year and
duties are allocated to committees and individuals according to their efficiencies and skill.
The IQAC and the staff council evaluate execution of the action plan on a daily basis. An
annual College report is prepared and presented in the presence of the management, faculty,
students, PTA.
The periodical committee meeting, Annual General Body meeting discusses and report flows
in the implementation of the action plan. The progress of student-learning and development is
assessed regularly through test paper, internal assignments, peer teaching etc. Our system of
governance and management is closely linked with transparency and accountability and
supported by competent Governing Body with clear job descriptions for each person in
management.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top
management?
The faculty is well motivated and encouraged by the management for the perfect fulfillment
of their roles as academicians and mentors for the students. The management adopts various
strategies to coordinate and unite the Staff.
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➢ Staff meeting is regularly held at the College level to evaluate and monitor the
activities.
➢ The staff interview is conducted in the presence of the management.
➢ All newly appointed staff members orientation regarding their privileged role in
moulding the society by the Management.
➢ The faculty is given the benefit of quality improving seminars and workshops.
➢ Elaborate measures are taken to inculcate research culture among the staff.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The institution tries to mature leadership qualities among students and Faculty in different
ways:
Faculty and students
➢ Involve the students in the organizational structure through functional units like-the
student union.
➢ Student representation and participation in committees like IQAC, Alumnae, and
College Magazine etc.
➢ Personality development classes given to students.
➢ Encouraged to take up various responsibilities.
➢ Involvement of student in feedback mechanism like teacher evaluation and peer
evaluation (i.e., seminar evaluation).
➢ Responsible participation of students in Arts Festival, D-zone and Inter zone.
➢ Extension programmes and competitions to enhance leadership skills.
➢ Value education and counselling to help them shed fears and attain confidence.
➢ Encouraging self-learning and Peer teaching through seminars.
➢ Orientation for new teachers.
➢ Responsibilities assign according to skill and preference.
➢ Principal’s message and frequent guidance
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6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the
departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system?
Decentralized Governance is accomplished by bestowing the required autonomy on all Units
in the organizational structure so as to instill responsibility and accountability and allow the
freedom to execute duties effectively. Each Department is invested with administrative
autonomy as is required for effective Functioning. The Heads of Departments are responsible
for task allocation, monitoring and evaluation. They are constantly in coordination with the
Principal and constitute the major part of the College Council. The Departments meet
formally and informally to discuss work distribution, evaluate their performance, take
remedial measures and prepare action plans for future development. Besides the purpose of
administration and academics, there are various other Committees, Cells, Units, and Clubs
that are formed to facilitate the co-curricular, extracurricular and extension activities of the
College. Each of them is managed by nominated committee members comprising a
Coordinator, joint coordinator and other members who oversee the activities.
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Organisation Chart
Governing authority
(Manager/ Appointing Authority)
Principal
IQAC Staff Council
Teaching
staff
College
Union
Conveners
of various
committees
• Head
Accountant
• Non-
teaching
staff
Union
members Departmental
association
secretaries
Library
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6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate the
levels of participative management.
Sree Vivekananda College, Kunnamkulam has always maintained a culture which fosters
Participative Management.
Sl.No. Committee Coordinator
1 Discipline Committee Dr. Rajith K.S.
2. Anti Ragging Cell Dr. Brilly Raphael. V.
3. Examination Committee Mr. Edison. K. Verghese
4. Walk With A Scholar Mrs. Krupa
5. Scholar Support Program Mrs. Suba Kuriakose
6. Library Advisory Committee Mr. Sivadas K.R.
7. Purchase Committee Mr. Sri Gopalakrishnan.K.
8 IQAC Committee Mr. Arun .M.S
9 NSS Dr. Brilly Raphael. V
10 Women Cell Mrs. Minu M. Gopal
11 Nature Club Dr. Jalsa Menon
12 ED Club Mrs. Sujitha K.A.
13 PTA Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair
14 Career Guidance and Placement Cell Mrs. Femy O.A.
15 ASAP Cell Dr. Mithun K.S.
16 Anti Narcotic Cell Mr. Edison K Verghese
17 Anti Tobacco Cell Dr. Rajith K.S.
18 Film and Theatre Club Mr. Krishnakumar M.Menon
19 Sports Club Dr. Rajith K.S.
20 Fine Arts Club Mrs. Krupa
21 Admission Committee Mr. Arun M.S.
22 Student Grievance Cell Dr. K. Krishnakumari
23 College Union Ms. Aishwarya K.R.
24 Magazine Committee Mrs. Krupa
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.6.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT
6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,
driven, deployed and reviewed?
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects
considered for inclusion in the plan.
The institution develops a perspective plan usually for a period of five years, taking into
Consideration the major factors such as:
A proposal is considered for inclusion, if it corresponds to any of the above aspects, and if the
management is convinced that it will benefit all the stakeholders, and there are enough
financial resources to make the proposal a reality.
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
The internal organization of the institution is structured to ensure the allocation of duties and
responsibilities in accordance with designation, potentials and efficiency. As described
earlier, the fundamental legal head of the institution is The Governing Council. The Manager
1. Effective Teaching and Learning
2. Academic-industry interaction
3. Students efficiency and Career Progression
4. Infrastructure Development
5. Community/Nation Development
6. Rain water harvesting project for energy conservation
The institution is driven only based on the Merit System. Starting with the recruitment of
the faculty as well as admitting the students in Management Quota is purely based on Merit.
“Zero Percent” addition fees are collected from Management Seats.
The Management of the college is strictly following the quality policy and it is reviewed by
the Academic expert.
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acts as the representative of the council and delegates authority to the Principal. The Principal
is the key Representative and is responsible for the progress and smooth functioning of the
College and acts as the linking agency connecting the College with the affiliating University,
the Government and all the other responsible agencies. The Principal is the academic,
administrative and financial head of the College and is assisted by all the designated council
members of the IQAC, Education Council and Staff Council.
➢ The Department Heads supervise and provide instructions for the accomplishment
of the activities of respective Departments responsibly.
➢ IQAC is the axial agency acting for internal quality assurance and enhancement.
➢ The head accountant heads the administrative wing and supervises the Smooth
functioning of the ministerial activities.
➢ The Librarian ensures the satisfactory dissemination of the intellectual resources.
➢ The College Union is a dynamic organization through which the student community
acts, expresses and matures
➢ The supportive staff consisting of the Ministerial Staff, security personals play a
major role in smoothening and accelerating the College activities.
PRINCIPAL
TEACHING STAFF &
LIBRARIAN
Non- TEACHING STAFF
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6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for
each of the following
➢ Teaching & Learning
a) Faculty quality improvement strategies
➢ Orientation is given to newly appointed faculty to introduce them into the work
culture of the College
➢ Constant grooming of the faculty through professional development
programmes are held by the College and by the University
➢ Equipping the faculty to cope with the pace of the developing world through
seminars, workshops, orientation programmes and talks by resource persons
➢ Encouraging the faculty for achieving academic excellence through attaining
additional qualification MPhil, PhD
➢ An examination wing functions in the College for the effective execution of
exams, assessments and result publications.
➢ The Faculty is encouraged to take up UGC funded Major/Minor Research
projects.
b) Students quality improvement strategies
➢ Continuous evaluation programmes.
➢ Tutorial Classes, Mentoring and counseling sessions are given for all round
development
➢ Peer learning is encouraged
➢ Value education, ethics and moral classes .
➢ Remedial classes are held for the benefit of slow learners
➢ Research aptitude is boosted among the students through assignments,
seminars and projects.
➢ A feedback mechanism is active to get the suggestions and opinions of the
stakeholders
➢ Career guidance classes are provided.
➢ NET coaching classes for PG students.
➢ Scholar support programmes for slow learners ( implemented by University)
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➢ Research & Development
The institution has a considerable of part of its faculty working on various major and
minor research projects, PhD programmes. Faculty makes sure of their participation in
various National and International Seminars in various workshops held far and near.
Steps undertaken to promote research
➢ Research aptitudes of the students are encouraged through research oriented activities.
➢ Projects for UG and PG programmes are introduced as part of the curriculum.
➢ Student Project compilation implemented by various Departments
➢ Students are encouraged to attend and present papers in national and international
seminars.
➢ UGC Sponsored National and International Seminars
➢ Faculty is encouraged to go on FDP
➢ A number of faculty members function as research guides
➢ Research articles are published by the faculty
➢ Community engagement
➢ Students and teachers visit old age homes and rehabilitation centres in the
locality to understand and help them
➢ Teachers generate funds to aid financially backward students and the local
community for education ,marriage and medical purpose as and when needed
➢ Students take free tuitions for the children from poor family
➢ Compulsory Social Service scheme is undertaken as per University Norms
➢ Faculty visits to the households of the students to know their economic and
social well being.
➢ NSS unit of our college is very active. They do various community
development activities.
➢ Human resource management
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The human resource potential of the College which includes the Faculty, supporting
staff and whose intelligence and capabilities are deployed effectively to ensure smooth
functioning of the institution and for the up liftment of the society.
➢ Industry interaction
Entrepreneurship Club of our college interacts with various industries and conduct industry
visits. PG Department of Commerce also conducts industrial visits as a part of their studies.
Students on their part, interact with industries for the fulfillment of their academic projects.
6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from
feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the
stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?
➢ The annual College report is presented by the Principal to the community on the
College Day
➢ The College report published in the College magazine.
➢ The important events at the College are made known through news papers.
➢ The PTA and Alumnae gatherings (Smrithy) held periodically form platforms for the
dissemination of information.
➢ Feedback generated through various channels are meticulously reviewed and taken
into consideration.
➢ Class wise parents meetings are conducted.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
The faculty, which plays a pivotal role in the teaching learning process, is duly encouraged
and supported in their activities through:
➢ Management organizes enrichment programme for the staff at the beginning of every
year
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➢ Occasional visits by the Managers to meet the faculty and to refresh and encourage
them through classes.
➢ Staff tours held annually.
➢ The class teacher system, tutorial system and mentoring system ensures the creative
involvement of faculty.
➢ Inspiring working ambience.
➢ Frequent Departmental and general Staff meetings to enhance efficiency of the
Institution.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the
status of implementation of such resolutions.
1. Setting up of a new Conference Hall
2. ICT enabled class room teaching – Installation of computers, LCD Projectors etc
3. Digitalization of the library and administration
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy
to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the efforts made by the institution in
obtaining autonomy?
Though the university makes a provision for according the status of autonomy, our institution
is not in a position to seek autonomy right now.
6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to
and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for
promoting better stakeholder relationship?
The institution wants to provide the best facilities and quality education to the students and
take keen interest in fulfilling the needs of the stakeholders. In case of any dissatisfaction
they can directly approach the Principal, HOD or faculty members. There is a full fledged
Grievance Redress Cell that looks into grievance/complaints raised by stakeholders.
Grievance boxes are also kept in key areas, where anyone can deposit written grievances.
Every month the committee consolidates and brings the grievances to the notice of the
Principal. In most cases remedy is provided.
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6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and
against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these?
No, the College has no court cases against it. The college has not filed any court cases against
anyone.
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the outcome and response of the institution to
such an effort?
Yes. The institution gets feedback on the performance of both the faculty and institution.
There is a formal feedback mechanism to evaluate the performance of the faculty. Currently
the college is taking online institutional feedback is taken. Based on the analysis report the
actions are taken accordingly
6.3 FACULTY EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES
6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development
of its teaching and non teaching staff?
The institution takes measures to enhance the professional development of its teaching and
non-teaching staff.
➢ The faculty is encouraged to hold national and international seminars in their
respective disciplines at the College.
➢ Encouraged to take up Major and minor projects and M.Phil/Ph.D
➢ Encouraged to attend and present papers at various seminars and workshops held at
other institutions.
➢ Encouraged to attend orientation refresher courses organized by the university.
➢ Paper publications by the faculty is boosted.
➢ Experts from other institution are invited to provide classes to the faculty especially
on modernized teaching methods including use of ICT.
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➢ Each of the faculty members is encouraged to present a paper of his or her own choice
in front of the other faculty .This helps in enhancing the inter disciplinary competence
of the faculty.
➢ The non-teaching staff is periodically given counselling and training classes to
improve their performance.
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through
training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they
perform?
In the Management system of the College, the responsibilities are defined and put into action
through the Principal of the College, the staff and the students. The Government and
University have defined the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, teachers and the non-
teaching staff, in various acts, statutes, regulations, ordinance, rules and bye-laws. The
College follows a decentralized administrative pattern in which the Principal is at the apex.
In addition to Teaching-learning and evaluation, the Principal assigns various duties to the
teachers by appointing them as Tutors, IQAC coordinator, Staff Advisor to the College
Union, Fine Arts College Advisors, Conveners of various Clubs and Cells, Returning officer
of College Union Election, Magazine advisor Etc. These additional duties and responsibilities
to the staff are communicated either personally by the Principal or by written orders, circulars
or notices. The staff of the college practises a healthy and proactive compliance to such
duties.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and
ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for
better appraisal.
Performance Appraisal
The teachers submit the self appraisal report countersigned by the H.O.D on an annual basis
to the Principal. This self appraisal is comprehensive and refers to the teacher’s
academic/research achievements, innovation in teaching and contribution in social and
cultural areas. The co-operation of the teachers in various co-curricular and extracurricular
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programmes in the College is also assessed. The College also maintains a visitors’ diary for
recording the appraisal of delegate and guests who visit the College.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the
management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the
appropriate stakeholders?
The performance appraisal report is scrutinized by the management and decisions are taken
accordingly to ensure further development. Short comings, if noticed, are made known to the
faculty concerned by the Principal. The timely completion of major and minor projects,
attending orientation and refresher courses are encouraged. Proper guidance is provided by
the management to overcome any drawback.
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What
percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?
Being an aided College, the salary and welfare scheme of faculty and supportive staff are
paid under the norms of UGC and the State Government. However, the management provides
additional support to the staff during crisis.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent
faculty?
Appointments done purely on merit basis, which assures quality. The institution considers
talented people who continue to develop skills and increase their value to the institution as an
asset. We attribute this to the peaceful campus atmosphere which facilitates effective
teaching and learning, quality culture, research orientation, infrastructure facilities and
smooth employee-employer relation. Connections of our faculty with other reputed institutes
also play a positive role. The management does not accept capitation fee for any course.
Unbiased, merit-based selection and appointments of meritorious candidates have sustained
the quality of teaching staff.
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6.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available
financial resources?
The College, through a number of mechanisms makes sure of the productive and effective
use of the financial resource available. The council to monitor the use of financial resource
constitutes the Governing Council, Staff Counsel and mainly, the Finance and Accounts
Department, which functions under the Junior Superintendent. The financial requirements of
each section of the College is analyzed and prepared annually by each and every unit that
includes various Departments and Library. This requirement form is then transferred to the
Management through the Staff Council and Principal. The finance and accounts sections
deals with the financial aid that is allocated from the UGC, Government, and other funding
agencies that is allocated according to statutory norms. The College being a non- profit
institution faces financial shortage as one of its major challenges.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the
last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance.
The institution meticulously audits the finance and accounts operations through its internal
audit system appointed by the Management. The audit cell consists of a Chartered
Accountant deputed by the Manager.
External Audit is done by Indian Audit and Accounts Department Thiruvanathapuram and
Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Thrissur.
SL no Audit authority
1 Director of collegiate Education
2 Accountant General of Kerala
3 Internal Audit Group
Audit reports are added in the annexure 2
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6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit
managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available
with Institutions, if any.
The College, being a UGC aided concern, receives its major financial assistance from the
UGC and the State Government. The faculty salary is paid by the State Government .Any
deficit in the UGC fund available for the various College activities is supplemented by the
management. In the case of self-financing courses, the fee is collected as per the university
guideline and the expenditure met from that. Complete income and expenditure statement and
audit details of the last five years are attached in the Annexure 1
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and
the utilization of the same (if any).
Other than the governmental and UGC grants, the institution has been able to secure
additional funding from various agencies such as DST, FIST, etc., during the last five years.
PTA and Alumnae also contribute to the developmental needs.
Details of PTA fund
Year 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Opening balance 60006 67736 50551 35716
Income 7730 7285 134398 104626
Expenditure 0 24470 98682 89092
Closing balance 67736 50551 35716 15534
6.5 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (IQAS)
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? .6 If ‘yes’,
what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed
in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes?
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Yes. The institution has maintained an IQAC for quality assurance since the year 2014. As
quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC has become a part of the institution’s
system for conscious, consistent and catalytic involvement in the quality sustenance and
enhancement, channelizing all efforts and measures of the institution towards achieving
academic excellence.
IQAC directs and monitors all developmental activities in the institution regarding teaching
and learning, starting of new courses, research and development, conducting seminars and
workshops, capacity building sessions for empowering faculty, communication networking
among Departments, quality assessment and rewards through systematic feedback, appraisal
system etc.
The Present Composition of our IQAC is as follows;
SL. NO. Name Designation
1 Dr. K. Krishnakumari Chairperson
2. Mr. Gopalakrishnan Senior Administrative
3 Dr. Prakash Babu Teacher Member
4 Dr. Rajith K.S. Teacher Member
5 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair Teacher Member
6 Dr. Brilly Raphael Teacher Member
7 Mrs. Krupa Teacher Member
8 Mr. Suresh P.M (Ward Counselor) Local Society Member
9 Ms. Aishwarya K.R. Student Member
10 Mr. Madhu K. Nair Alumni Member
11 Mr. Kripa Kumar K.S. (DIC Thrissur) Industrialist Member
12 Mr.Arun M.S. IQAC coordinator
Student Participation in the Functioning of the IQAC: To ensure free and effectiveness
of the student community in the affairs of the institution, two student nominee representatives
are included in the IQAC. The representation formally acknowledges for the first time their
role as key stakeholders in the quality of education. Each class has an IQAC representative
who attends periodic meetings held by IQAC and prepares the students for collaborating with
the development proposals put forward by IQAC.
b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management / authorities
for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?
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Sl. No. Year Discussion Made Status
1 2016-17 Digitalising the Office 3 computers are added in the
office room.
2 2016-17 ICT training The training on usage of ICT
was given to all the faculty
3 2016-17 Software for Quality improvement e-campus, Online feedback
on 360 degree feedback,
Institutional feedback,
curriculum feedback and
Library feedback, OPAC,
Psychometric test, Office
automation software has
been installed.
4 2016-17 Installing of invertors Installed successfully
5 2016-17 Water facility (Scarcity of water in
the college campus)
Municipality has sanctioned
and gave the connection
from the nearest borewell.
6 2016-17 Construction of new building Management has Approved
and government funds are
awaited.
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant
contribution made by them.
Yes, Ward Counselor P.M. Suresh
The college had a scarcity of water in the college premises. With the help of Mr. Suresh, the
Municipal chairperson Mrs. Seetha Ravindran gave the permission to take the water
connection from the nearest borewell.
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?
Alumni of the college contribute in the following way:
• Awareness on recent job offers
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• Alumni Feedback
• Infrastructure of the college.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the
institution?
The IQAC understand its individual need
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the
academic and administrative activities? If ‘yes’, give details on its operationalisation.
The institution has an integrated framework for Quality Assurance of both academic and
administrative activities. The management of the college strictly follows and appreciates only
the Merits and Commitment.
The college receives the high number of application for each course, because of the quality of
education.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the
Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its impact.
➢ Staff are sent on Orientation/Refresher course and encouraged to avail FIP
➢ For the non-teaching staff training programmes on Computer skills (Hardware and
Software), communication skills, soft skills, interpersonal relations are offered.
Recently the training on Office automation has provided.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the
academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional
activities?
The college is conducting Academic Audit and the Audit is done by the external academic
expert. The Outcome helps the principal and management to identify the faculty current
situation and their areas to improvise. Based on the report remedial actions are taken
accordingly.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of
the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?
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The IQAC committee focus on adopting the latest technology for the betterment of teaching
and learning process. The college follows the requirements as per the university and state
government norms.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching
learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?
➢ Students Performance
➢ Online 360 degree feedback
➢ Annual report
➢ Teaching methodology
➢ Student Participation and initiatives etc
These are the few methods which helps us to review the teaching learning process
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and
outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
The communication regarding the quality assurance policies is carried out through the Heads
of Departments, IQAC contact persons, and class teachers. Meetings of stakeholders,
discussions, talks, seminars, annual report, College magazine, handbook etc., are the other
modes of communication. But the best and the most accessed medium is the College website.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which
the college would like to include.
College is planning to gather all the financial data from the Governing body, as it is
maintained by the Cochin Devaswom Board.
Setting quality
norms
(managing board,
staff council,
IQAC)
Implementation:
(college,
administration,
department, PTA
and alumnae)
Monitoring: (internal
and external audit ,
peer review)
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CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS
7.1.1 Does the institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
No, although we adopt eco friendly measures, our system does not follow a structured green
audit.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?
➢ Energy conservation
The institution believes in conservation of energy and ensures usage of electrical equipment
on a need basis. Energy saving attitude has been cultivated among students and staff through
awareness programmes, discussions, and environment related campaigns and exhibitions.
➢ Use of renewable energy
NSS Units of this college took the initiative to develop the awareness of energy saving
attitude among students and staff. Nature Club is functioning regarding this energy related
issues also.
➢ Water harvesting
Rain Water harvesting: Kunnamkulam faces water shortage during the summer. However,
within our campus, we have one big Rain dig which ensures the sufficient water percolates
into the ground during the rainy season.
➢ Efforts for Carbon neutrality
The College has been nurturing a large number of plants and trees, which can absorb carbon-
dioxide.
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➢ Plantation
The Nature Club organize tree-plantation drives in and outside the campus frequently.
Each year, around 100 saplings are distributed to the students for planting at home.
➢ Hazardous waste management
Hazardous waste management: No hazardous waste is generated in the campus by any
department.
Two separate dustbins Segregation are made available for the deposition of wet and dry waste
in the campus and it is proposed to set up a vermi-composting unit too.
➢ E-waste management
As of now the college has never encountered with the e waste. NSS takes part in Clean
Kerala Project of the Govt. of Kerala
7.2 INNOVATIONS
7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last five years, which have created a
positive impact on the functioning of the college.
New Courses and programmes: M A English language and Literature has been started in the
academic year 2014 – 2015.
WWS: – a Specialised mentoring programmes for UG students. The theme of this program is
to encourage the advance learners. This program has a wide scope for the advance learner to
face the modern world.
ASAP:- This programme aims at equipping the students with skills in communication, IT and
in areas of their interest in industry and service sector.
SSP:- The objective of the programme is to provide personalized additional support to
students in selected subjects to equip them to compete in the global employment market.
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2. Continuous evaluation: Continuous evaluation of the students is carried out through oral
tests, home assignments, project work, seminars, paper presentation and internal assessment.
It improves the performance of students in University exams and other competitive
examinations.
3. Innovative techniques in Assessment: Surprise tests, case studies, paper presentations,
assignments, group discussion, etc., are incorporated in assessment.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices in the given format at page no. 98, which have
contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the
Quality improvement of the core activities of the college.
Best Practice-1
Title: Usage of ICT
Goal: The aim of college is to give the quality education.
The Practice
The entire faculty uses ICT for Teaching and learning purpose. Currently almost all the
classrooms are filled with LCD projectors and Computers. The faculty uses e-campus portal
for sharing the study materials, online discussions are made. The faculty also uses the Video
for teaching learning purpose.
Evidence of success
The Students make the best use of it and currently they can match up with current trend in the
modern world.
Problems encountered and Resources required:
No, Smart Classrooms are there in College. More IT infrastructures are required to make this
effective.
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Best Practice- 2
Title: Student Seminar
Goal: Nurturing the students’ skill.
The Practice
During the semester a particular session will be only dedicated for student seminar using ppt.
In the Student seminar, all the students should present any topic of their interest using PPT.
Evidence of success
The Students can gain confidents and also overcome the stage fear. In this way their skills of
the student presentation are nurtured.
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: effective administration and fast
Communication
Sree Vivekananda College is introducing a new web oriented information management
system. This envisions the managing of all information relating to the college, including the
admission process, curriculum and time table, teaching - learning and evaluation processes
such as assignments, examinations, results, feedback and comments, details of extracurricular
activities and research and projects in the college, etc. This online interface is an information
bridge linking the college Administration, Faculty, Students and Parents. Through this
system, the college administration and faculty can update/manage the complete data base of
students. This data base is available online for students and parents through the login
provided to them.
Context: The introduction of credit and semester system involves managing a lot of academic
and curricular information. Efficient e- management is needed for the fruitful utilization of
time and human resources. Knowledge proliferation demands that the students and teachers
go in for modern methods of learning and access to learning materials. Process: Separate
login is provided to Administrator (Principal), HOD’s, Faculty, Office staff, Library,
Students, Parents, Alumni, NSS coordinator, All Clubs & Forum Conveners and the
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Placement Coordinator. The parents can access details of the academic activities - both
curricular and co-curricular, and conduct of their wards and can have effective
communication with any teacher or administrator from anywhere.
Communications can be sent via sms alerts and email on individual and group basis. The
students can download previous question papers/articles/study materials uploaded by the
faculty. Students will be able to communicate with teachers/fellow students through the
communication management option provided to them. The students get information on fresh
arrivals of books or journals in the library.
This process enables the quick generation of various reports to be submitted to authorities in
the university or government. Admission related documents, prospectus, admission rules,
interview schedules and Rank lists will be available online.
Outcome projected: This will serve as a comprehensive record of students and faculty and the
feedback will aid self-improvement.
NEWS LETTER: Monthly News bulletin
Our institution plans to launch a monthly newsletter. The aim of the newsletter is to make
each member of the college community, staff and students, aware of the multitude of events
connected to the college.
The newsletter is planned to be released every month will include the brief report of events
conducted in or connected to the college, with supporting photographs. There will be a space
to highlight the special achievements or awards of any member of the college. This will act as
a reinforcement and evaluative platform for the departments of the college.
The newsletter will have an advisory committee headed by the principal and an editorial
board with representation from staff and students. They will be supported by representatives
from each department. Each issue is to be released on the 5th working day of the month.
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The Newsletter, it is hoped, will to serve to document at the major and minor events of the
college in general and the departments in particular. The students will get a platform for
involve with the techniques of publication. This will provide encouragement to the students
to conduct various events, thus leading to the overall development of the college.
CAMPUS VOICE
We propose to introduce a daily campus public address programme during the lunch break.
This will include a daily news bulletin of the activities on the college campus – both
curricular and extracurricular. Important university news and other information relating to
academic and employment opportunities beneficial to the student community will be
included. This system should provide opportunity to the students to showcase and present
their talents. Short programmes such as recitation, vocal and instrumental music and other
value based entertainment programmes will be included to make fruitful and creative use of
leisure time. This will promote the enthusiasm of the students and is expected to be a
platform for a disciplined creativity. An advisory committee headed by the Principal will be
constituted for the implementation of ‘Campus Voice.’ The committee will have
representatives of staff and students.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about
3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department : The Department of English
2. Year of Establishment :1981(Offered Pre-Degree courses)
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : 1). B A ENGLISH(Since 1991)
2). M A ENGLISH(Since 2014) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved :
➢ Journalism and British History (Complementary papers) for first and second year B
A Students-Department Of Journalism and Department of History.
➢ Conducts Open Courses for final year B.com and B.A Malayalam students. Creative
Writing in English is the paper offered as Open Course by English Department.
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) :
BA ENGLISH – SEMESTER SYSTEM(6)-CUBCCSS
M A ENGLISH-SEMESTER(4)-
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:
English Students choose a Paper offered by Malayalam, Commerce and Physical
Education Departments and study it in 5th Semester of B A Programme. Film Studies
and E-Commerce are offered by Malayalam and Commerce departments respectively
and students utilize this opportunity to the maximum, gaining knowledge in a new
area.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : NIL
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Pre-Degree course was Delinked in 2000 in accordance with the Pre-Degree Course
(Abolition) Act(National Education Policy) by the Govt. of Kerala.
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9. Number of Teaching posts
Designation
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors NIL
Associate Professors 1 (*Mr. Krishnanunni.M. , retired as
Associate Professor in 2015).
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.
/Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name
Qualification
Designat
ion
Specialization
No. of Years
of Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the
last 4 years
Krupa M A English,
M.Phil,
B.Ed, NET,SET,
CTET ,
Assistant
Professor
Cultural
Studies and
Literary
Theory
1yr+2yrs as
Guest faculty
NA
11. List of senior visiting faculty :
i. Dr. A.R Vijayaragahavan (Retd. Prof, Sri Achutha menon Govt. Arts and
Science College, Kuttenellur)
ii. Dr. Sheeji Raphael ( Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Vimala College, Thrissur)
iii. Mr. N.R. Anil Kumar (Retd. HOD, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur)
v. Prof. Salini S. Raja (Retd. Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma
College, Thrissur)
vi. Dr. M.V. Narayanan (Former H.O.D and Professor, Dept. of English, University of
Calicut)
vii. Dr. N. Prashantha Kumar (Former HOD and Registrar, Dept. of English, Sree
Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
viii. Dr. J Sunder Singh (HOD Dept. of English, Karunya University, Coimbatore)
ix. Dr. K.J Verghese (Assoc. Prof, dept. of English, Christ College, Irrijalakuda)
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x. Prof. Jalaja (Retd. Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur)
xi. Sri Ramakrishnan, Jounalist and Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma
College, Thrissur
xii. Sri. Jayaprakash A, Asst. Prof , Dept. of English, Govt. Polytechnic College,
Challakudy
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise)
B.A. English – 69.84%
M.A. English- 8%
Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
B.A. English –3:79
M.A. English- 1:7
13. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled
NIL, Seeks the help of the college office staff
14. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.:
Name
Qualification
Designat
ion
Specialization
No. of Years
of Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the
last 4 years
Edison K
Varghese
M A English,
B.Ed, NET
ssociate
Professor
ELT 22yrs NA
Krishnakumar M.
Menon
M A English,
NET,JRF
Assistant
Professor
3yrs+14yrs(high
er secondary
level)
NA
Krupa M A English,
M.Phil,
B.Ed, NET,SET,
CTET ,
Assistant
Professor
Cultural
Studies and
Literary
Theory
1yr+2yrs as
Guest faculty
NA
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International
funding agencies and grants received: NIL
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17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received NIL
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL
19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty : 6
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international) by faculty and students 6( 2 International and 4 National)
∗Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗Monographs
∗Chapter in Books
∗Books Edited
∗Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: 3
∗Citation Index
∗SNIP
∗SJR
∗Impact factor
∗h-index
20.Areas of consultancy and income generated NA
21.Faculty as members in
a)National committees : Krupa (Life Member, National association of Malayalam artists)
Nanma
b) International Committees
c) Editorial Boards….
1. Edison K Verghese, Member (Board of Studies, Functional English, 2014-2015)
2. Prof. M Krishnanunni, Member, Board of studies, B.A. and M.A. English, University
of Calicut, 2014-2015.
22. Student projects
a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: 30.3%
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
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i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies NA
23.Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department:
i. Dr. A.R Vijayaragahavan (Retd. Prof, Sri Achutha menon Govt. Arts and
Science College, Kuttenellur)
ii. Dr. Sheeji Raphael ( Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Vimala College, Thrissur)
iv. Mr. N.R. Anil Kumar (Retd. HOD, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur)
xiii. Prof. Salini S. Raja (Retd. Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma
College, Thrissur)
xiv. Dr. M.V. Narayanan (Former H.O.D and Professor, Dept. of English, University of
Calicut)
xv. Dr. N. Prashantha Kumar (Former HOD and Registrar, Dept. of English, Sree
Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
xvi. Dr. J Sunder Singh (HOD Dept. of English, Karunya University, Coimbatore)
xvii. Dr. K.J Verghese (Assoc. Prof, dept. of English, Christ College, Irrijalakuda)
xviii. Prof. Jalaja (Retd. Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,
Thrissur)
xix. Sri Ramakrishnan, Jounalist and Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma
College, Thrissur
xx. Sri. Jayaprakash A, Asst. Prof , Dept. of English, Govt. Polytechnic College,
Challakudy
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National: Language, Media and the Nuances of Communication(2014) in
collaboration with the Department of Malayalam, Sree Vivekananda
College.
b)International: NIL
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26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected
Enrolled
Pass
percentage *M *F
B.A 2016-17 2573 39 10 29 -
B.A 2015-16 2144 20 1 19 -
B.A 2014-15 2144 20 2 18 -
M.A 2016-17 462 20 1 19 -
M.A 2015-16 185 10 0 10 -
M.A 2014-15 21 10 0 10 100
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students All second and third year BA and PG courses have 100% students from the same state- Kerala. 1 student- Ist BA -2.56%
Name of the
Course
% of students from
the same state
% of students from
other States
% of students from
abroad
B.A. 97.44 2.56 -
M.A. 100 - -
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such
as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
3 students have cleared State PSC Exams over a period of Three years
29. Student progression
Department Progression 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Total % Total % Total % Total %
ENGLISH UG to PG 16 80 17 85 12 60 8 40 PG to M.Phil NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA PG to Ph.D NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Employed - - - - - - - -
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30. Details of Infrastructural Facilities
a) Library: Students depend on the well equipped college library. We have a separate
PG Reference Section which provide journals and reference books issued exclusively
for the use of PG
b) English Students
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Our Department provides WiFi facilities
enabling the staff members and students to use the E-Resources available to gather
information in their respective area/ specializations.
c) Class rooms with ICT : Final Year BA classes and IInd MA classes have been
made smart classes.
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
Government or other agencies.
Many of our students are receiving financial assistance from Government/Other
Agencies as majority come from socially and economically families.
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts:
Students are given exposure to higher centers of learning whenever a seminar or
workshop is conducted. Selected students are given opportunities to attend external
mentoring sessions of Walk With A Scholar/ Scholar support Programme in which
experienced academicians, faculty members from other colleges and Professors come
and deliver lectures. Moreover, students get to spend time with them, raise questions
and clarify doubts. We also conduct Study Tours annually.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning :
Our classes are ICT enabled and we present them with E-Content thereby, giving an
through
Campus
Selection Employed
through other
than Campus
recruitment
3 15 2 10 5 25 4 20
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updated version of topics and content. The classroom lectures are delivered with
special focus on constructivist and learner centered approach.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
activities:
Many of our students are part of NSS besides involved in activities like Blood Donation,
providing food and clothing to refugees of Natural Disasters etc.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:
Strenght:
The department of English established in 1981, has well qualified, eminent, sincere, hard-
working and dedicated staff members. The Department has always maintained good rapport
with the student community. The teachers are student friendly, approachable and accessible
to the students. Teachers function as ‘mentors’ ensuring the over all development of the
students. Together, we work as a team to fulfil the vision and mission of the institution.
The department has 4 permanent faculty members (1 Associate Professor and 2 Assistant
Professors) and 4 guest lecturers.
Weakness:
1. Lack of Permanent Faculty
2. Lack of Adequate infrastructure
3. Insufficient funds for the implementation of Creative developmental programmes that
will enhance the skills and talents of the students.
Opportunities:
1. To be part of major/ minor projects of UGC
2. To take part in the cultural and social activities
3. Moulding and helping students from socially and economically backward
communities
4. Foster Research linkages
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Challenges:
1. To equip students hailing from socially and economically backward communities
to attain good communication skills.
2. To reduce student drop-out rates
3. To enable the students to pass UGC-NET, SET and similar competitive exams
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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1. Name of the department : Commerce
2. Year of Establishment : 1993
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) – B.Com & M.com
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Semester
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : NIL
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons NIL
9. Number of Teaching posts
Designation Sanctioned Filled
Professors
- -
Associate Professors - -
Asst. Professors
8 7
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.
/Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Sl.
No
Name
Qualification
with subject
specialization
Designation
Specialization No. of
Years
Experience
No of
Phd
guided
1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya
Nair
M.Com,M.Phil.,
M.B.A.,
M.Sc.(Psy) Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Organizational
Behavior
IT in
6 yrs +12yrs
in other
colleges
Nil
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Management
2. Sujitha.K.A. M.Com.,M.Phil.,
B.Ed.,
Assistant
Professor
Marketing and
Banking
6 Nil
3. Minu.M.Gopal M.Com.,M.Phil.,
B.Ed., M.B.A.
Assistant
Professor
Marketing and
Finance
6 Nil
4. Arun.M.S.
M.Com.,M.Phil.,
M.B.A.
Assistant
Professor
Finance and
Marketing
6 Nil
5. Suba Kuriakose
M.Com., M.Phil.,
M.B.A.
Assistant
Professor
Finance 3 Nil
11. List of senior visiting faculty
1. Dr. K.P Mani
Department of Economics, University of Calicut,
Dr John Mathai Centre, Aranattukara, Trichur 680 618, Kerala
2. Dr. V.M. Xavier
Additional Coordinator John Mathai Centre, Calicut University.
3. Dr. C.K. Francis
Principal, ELIMS, Thrissur
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty : B.Com 11% 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
B.Com – 8 :121 M.Com – 7 :32
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled : N/A
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Sl.
No.
Name Designation Qualification with subject
specialization
1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Assistant Professor M.Com,M.Phil.,M.B.A.,M.Sc.(Psy)Ph.D.
2. Sujitha.K.A. Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,
3. Minu.M.Gopal Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., M.B.A.
4. Arun.M.S. Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil., M.B.A.
5. Femy.O.A. Assistant Professor M.Com
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6. Deepthi.S. Assistant Professor M.Com
7. Suba Kuriakose Assistant Professor M.Com., M.Phil., M.B.A.
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International
funding agencies and grants received
Sl.No Name Title Amount
Sanctioned
1 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair
A Study On Social Commerce As A Change
Agent In Retail Communication -With
Special Reference To Social And On-Line
Word-Of-Mouth
70000
2 Mrs. Deepthi S
A Study On Green Marketing- A
Responsible Approach With Special
Reference To Hotel Industry In Kerala
80000
3 Mrs. Femy O.A
A Study On The Impact Of Service Providers
Emotional Intelligence On
Tourists Satisfaction In Holiday Homes In
Kerala
70000
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received : NIL
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL 19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international) by faculty and students
List of Publications by faculty
Sl.No Name International
Publication
National
Publication
Publication
listed in
International
Database
Edited
Books
Conference
Proceeding
1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya
Nair
- 4 1 1
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2. Sujitha.K.A. - 4 1
3. Minu.M.Gopal - 3 1
4. Arun.M.S. - 1
5. Suba Kuriakose 1 12
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….
Sl.No Name Member Editorial Board
1 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair KPC Journal of Management
and Research
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : NIL
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : 26%
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
Sl.No Name Award and Recognition
1 Femy O.A JRF
2 Deepthi S JRF
3 Suba Kuriakose Maulana Fellowship, JRF
24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department
1. Dr. K.P Mani
Department of Economics,
Dr John Mathai Centre, Aranattukara,
Trichur 680 618, Kerala
2. Dr. V.M. Xavier
Additional Coordinator
John Mathai Centre, Calicut University.
3. Dr. C.K. Francis
Principal, ELIMS, Thrissur
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National
b)International
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
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Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected
Enrolled
Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Com 2016-17 4773 59 13 46 -
B.Com 2015-16 3821 32 7 25 -
B.Com 2014-15 3821 30 4 26 -
M.Com 2016-17 647 21 3 18 -
M.Com 2015-16 695 11 4 7 -
M.Com 2014-15 170 10 0 10 100
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of students
from the same
state
% of students from
other States
% of students
from abroad
B.Com 100 - -
M.Com 100 - -
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such
as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
Sl.No Name of the Student
Batch & Class Competitive
Examination
Passed
Year of
passing
1 Anjal A.V M.Com (2014-
2016)
NET 2015
2 Nimya P M.Com (2011-
2013)
NET 2013
3 Saranya P.G M.Com (2010-
2012)
NET 2012
29. Student progression
Department Progression 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Total % Total % Total % Total %
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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Yes
b) Internet facility for staff and students: Wifi Campus
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 2
d) Laboratories: N/A
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university,government or other agencies : NIL
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/seminar) with external experts
Orientation Classes for I year students, Soft skill classes organized by career guidance
cell 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
i. ICT
ii. Online Quiz
iii. Case Studies
iv. Video Cases
v. Group Discussion 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
activities:
NSS, CSS etc.,
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
STRENGTH
1. Highly Qualified Teachers with National and International Experience
2. Good Teacher Student Relationship
3. Highly dedicated Team of Teachers
COMMERCE UG to PG 11 36 25 83 15 50 15 50 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed
through
Campus
Selection
2
6 - - - - 1 3.33
Employed
through other
than Campus
recruitment
10 25 2 5 3 7.5 5 12.5
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4. 41% of the total students in UG are from B.Com course and 50% of the PG students are
from M.Com Course
5. Almost all the faculty members are in the various committees, association and clubs and
coordinate events for students in and out of the department. This increases the possibility of
solving and preventing intra departmental student conflicts.
6. Attendance is effectively monitored by displaying the attendance progress every month
7. Good cooperation between Teachers and Parents
8. 100% pass in the B.Com and M.Com courses for the past several years
9. Students are encouraged to participate in the inter collegiate competitions for grooming
them for the corporate world
WEAKNESS
1. Inadequate Library facility for research
2. Most of the students are from economically and socially weaker section
3. Students Union is political party based and hence minor conflicts between student groups
create problems occasionally
4. Students are with poor communication skills
5. Students lack in goal orientation
OPPORTUNITY
1. The department can be enhanced to a research department in future as 12% are with PhD,
62% are with M. Phil, 50% are with MBA., 12% with additional PG (interdisciplinary), 50%
are perusing PhD
2. Focus on continuous research through research article publication and presentation
3. The Teacher – Student ration is 1:11 in B.Com and 1:4 in the M.Com courses and hence
individual care and attention can be provided
4. Scholar Support program supports the slow learners and Walk With A Scholar develops
the overall personality of the advanced learners as expected by the Corporate world
5. The Orientation program for the fresher’s, the industrial visits and the finishing school for
the final year students provides a platform for the students development
6. Growing demand for commerce students encourages them to peruse ACS, ICWAI, CA
etc.,
CHALLENGES
1. Enhancing the infrastructural facilities for research
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2. Early marriage and motherhood of the girls students create psychological and emotional
problems which may lead to drop outs.
3. Poor chance of exposure as the college is based in a rural location
4. Attraction of new course offered by the self financing colleges
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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
1. Name of the department: MALAYALAM
2. Year of Establishment: 1999
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : NIL
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : SEMESTER
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
:NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :NIL
9. Number of Teaching posts
Designation
Sanctioned
Filled
Professors
-- --
Associate Professors
-- --
Asst. Professors
4 4
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.
/Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No.
of
Years
of
Exper
ience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 4 years
Dr. P V
PRAKASH BABU
MA, B.Ed, Ph,D Asst.Professor LITERATURE 12 5
Dr.M JALSA MA,Ph.D,PDF Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -
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PRIYA
VARGHESE
MA,M.Ed Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -
Dr.BRILLY
RAPHAEL
MA,M.Phil,Ph.D Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -
Dr.MIDHUN K S MA,M.Phil,PGDS
CR,Ph.D,P
FDP
SUBSTITUTE
GRAMMAR
LINGUISTICS
1 -
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Prof.E S SATHEESAN, Prof. KALPETTA
NARAYANAN, VIJU N NAYARANGADI 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Teacher Student Ratio (programme wise) : 1:22
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and
filled 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. :
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding
agencies and grants received : 2 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total
grants received :NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NO
19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU : 63
DR. M JALSA : 10
PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) : 10
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 22
DR.BRILLY RAHAEL : 16
Education
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international) by faculty and students
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU : 25
DR. M JALSA : 10
PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) : 09
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 20
DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : 16
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: ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For
Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International
Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :1
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 1
∗ Chapter in Books
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :15
DR. M JALSA : 1
PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) :1
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 1
DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V :1
∗ Books Edited
PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) : 1
∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :18
DR. M JALSA : 8
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 21
DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : 7
∗ Impact factor
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :2
DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 2 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :PANEL MEMBER OF QUESTION
PAPER SETTING
1. KERALA UNIVERSITY
2. ST.JOSEPHS COLLEGE,
IRINJALKUDA (AUTONOMOUS)
3. S D COLLEGE CHANGANACHERY
(AUTONOMOUS)
DR. M JALSA : UG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR
1.CALICUT UNIVERSITY
PANEL MEMBER OF SDE STUDY
MATERIAL COMPILATION
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
DR. MIDHUN K S
(FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : UG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
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DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : PG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR
1.SREE SANKARACHARYA
UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT,KALADY
KANNUR UNIVERSITY, KANNUR
21.Faculty as members in
a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….
NIL 22.Student projects a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme :27 % b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies :NIL
23.Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
The following students won 2nd Prize in Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition named as
LOCHANA ,Organized by Dept. of Malayalam,VIMALA COLLEGE, THRISSUR
1. SRUTHI T M IInd BA MALAYALAM
2. HARITHA T S IInd BA MALAYALAM
24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department
1. Shri. V K SREERAMAN (FILM ACTOR/CRTIC/MEDIA PERSON)
2. Shri. SHIHABUDHEEN POYTHUMKADAVU (WRITER)
3. Shri. RAFEEQ AHAMMED (POET)
4. Shri. KALPETTA NARAYANAN (EMINENT TEACHER/ WRITER)
5. Prof. E S SATHEESAN (POET)
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) Organized Two days national seminar on Contemporary Poetry Narration
and Politics, from Jan 31 to Feb 01 ,2013
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected
Enrolled
Pass
percentage *M *F
BA 2016-17 1664 40 6 34 -
BA 2015-16 1160 25 7 18 60
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BA 2014-15 1160 24 7 17 87.5
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
BA MAL 100 NIL NIL
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? 2 STUDENTS( NET)
29. Student progression
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: E Libraray Is Available , Study Materials And Journal Are Avialable At
Dept. For Reffernce
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students YES c) Class rooms with ICTfacility YES
d) Laboratories : NIL
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
Government or other agencies
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
Department Progression 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Total % Total % Total % Total %
MALAYALAM UG to PG 06 25 10 41.66 6 25 5 20 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed
through
Campus
Selection
- -
- - - - - -
Employed
through other
than Campus
recruitment
7 29.16 7 29.16 4 16.66 9 37.5
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seminar) with external experts Details enclosed 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning If needed ICT enabled
teaching methods will use Traditional teaching methods
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
Distribute books (novels and short stories) to neighborhoods to develop their reading
habit and mental stability. This newly venture named as “Pusthaka Thottil”
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength
The department has a team of well qualified teaching staff who has proved their
respective domains. All faculty members are PhD holders and two of our teachers are
done major and minor projects of UGC and ICSSR.
Weakness
Lack of infrastructure and unavailability of reading space is a setback we face in our
department.
Opportunity
The subject is vast and students have lot of scope to explore
Challenges
Lack of Job opportunity.
Future Plan;
The department look forward to be upgraded as a PG department and to be in a
position to offer MA Malayalam course for our students in near future.
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INCOME &EXPENDITURE STATEMENT OF P D A/C
SPECIAL FEES-INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT 2012-2013
Sl.No. Item Opening Receipt Expenditure Closing
Balance Balance
1 REGISTRATION 66875 4080 2000 68955
2 ADMISSION 24053 7125 0 31178
3 LIBRARY 48695 25442 24518 49619
4 LABORATORY 0 0 0 0
5 COLLEGE UNION 36673 18650 1925 53398
6 CALENDAR 13778 6675 7200 13253
7 VISUAL EDUCATION 41855 5725 0 47580
8 SPORTS 60760 22575 6750 76585
9 STATIONERY 48722 11125 0 59847
10 MAGAZINE 49756 11255 8000 53011
11 MEDICAL INSPECTION 15851 820 0 16671
12 SAF 9608 1145 0 10753
13 SCOUT & GUIDE 3765 1145 0 4910
14 WOMEN STUDY 9725 6680 0 16405
TOTAL 430116 122442 50393 502165
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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2013-14( from 1/6/13 to
31/05/14)
Sl.No. Item Opening Receipt Expenditure Closing
Balance Balance
1 REGISTRATION 68955 1430 0 70385
2 ADMISSION 31178 9300 0 40478
3 LIBRARY 49619 22050 17573 54096
4 LABORATORY 0 0 0 0
5 COLLEGE UNION 53398 20535 20850 53083
6 CALENDAR 13253 6455 0 19708
7 VISUAL EDUCATION 47580 6100 0 53680
8 SPORTS 76585 22850 18217 81218
9 STATIONERY 59847 10650 0 70497
10 MAGAZINE 53011 11270 0 64281
11 MEDICAL INSPECTION 16671 1665 0 18336
12 SAF 10753 1025 0 11778
13 SCOUT & GUIDE 4910 1430 0 6340
14 WOMEN STUDY 16405 9460 3500 22365
TOTAL 502165 124220 60140 566245
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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2014-15( from 1/6/14 to
31/5/15)
Sl.No. Item Opening Receipt Expenditure Closing
Balance Balance
1 REGISTRATION 70385 2320 0 72705
2 ADMISSION 40478 3100 0 44853
3 LIBRARY 54096 6915 487 70124
4 LABORATORY 0 0 0 0
5 COLLEGE UNION 53083 9455 11980 50733
6 CALENDAR 19708 1975 0 24863
7 VISUAL EDUCATION 53680 1725 0 58105
8 SPORTS 81218 6550 0 97968
9 STATIONERY 70497 3300 0 78597
10 MAGAZINE 64281 3255 1500 71076
11 MEDICAL INSPECTION 18336 245 0 19076
12 SAF 11778 330 1215 11368
13 SCOUT & GUIDE 6340 65 0 95
14 WOMEN STUDY 22365 3255 6900 21540
TOTAL 566245 42490 22082 621103
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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2015-16( from 1/6/15 to 31/5/16)
Sl.No. Item Opening
Balance
Receipt Expenditure Closing
Balance
1 REGISTRATION 72705 1130.00 0.00 73835.00
2 ADMISSION 44853 8925.00 0.00 53778.00
3 LIBRARY 70124 26000.00 32831.00 63293.00
4 LABORATORY 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 COLLEGE UNION 50733 28100.00 25100.00 53733.00
6 CALANDER 24863 7800.00 0.00 32663.00
7 VISUAL EDUCATION 58105 6520.00 0.00 64625.00
8 SPORTS 97968 26000.00 24044.00 99924.00
9 STATIONERY 78597 13000.00 9885.00 81712.00
10 MAGAZINE 71076 13100.00 0.00 84176.00
11 MEDICAL
INSPECTION
19076 1320.00 0.00 20396.00
12 SAF 11368 1055.00 0.00 12423.00
13 SCOUT & GUIDE 95 45.00 0.00 140.00
14 WOMEN STUDY 21540 12850.00 10750.00 23640.00
TOTAL 621103.00 145845.00 102610.00 664338.00
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ANNEXURE: AUDIT REPORT
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ANNEXURE: UGC 2F & 12B
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ANNEXURE: COMPLIANCE LETTER
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ANNEXURE: DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION
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