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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC,
through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically
identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail
the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be
the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Part – A 1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution Serampore College
9, William Carey Road
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code 712201
Institution email-address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. Vansanglura
Tel. No. with STD Code: (033)2662-2322, (033) 2652-1064
P.O.- Serampore
West Bengal
Serampore, Hooghly
(033)2662-2322, (033) 2652-1064
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Mobile: 91-9774000270 Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Dr. Samik Ray
Mobile: 91-9831414482
IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879): EC/54/RAR/020
1.4 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR201213.doc
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Validity
Accreditation
Period
1 1st
Cycle ` A 85.75% 2004 5 years
2 2nd
Cycle A 3.09 2011 5 years
3 3rd
Cycle
4 4th
Cycle
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
07-12-2004
1.7 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11) 2013-2014
www.seramporecollege.org
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1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR ______________________ __________________ (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR__2010-2011________________ ________________________ (28/06/2012) iii. AQAR__2011-2012________________ _______________________ (28/05/ 2013) iv. AQAR__2012-13________________ _______________________ (28/ 9/ 2013)
1.9 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College
Yes
No
Constituent College
Yes
No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes
No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aidaa UGC(f)
UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing uTotally Self-financing
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI(PhysEdu)
TEI (Edu)
EEngineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify) Theology
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1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Calcutta University
1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc NOT APPLICABLE
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence
UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme
UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme
DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers 09 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 04 2.3 No. of students 0 2.4 No. of Management representatives 05 2.5 No. of Alumni 02 2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 01
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 0
2.8 No. of other External Experts 01 2.9 Total No. of members 17
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2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 04
01
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
NIL
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 01 Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni
Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
Rs. 300000/-
The IQAC plays crucial role in the development of teaching and learning processes. In this
context, IQAC has taken the following efforts for students and teachers.
For faculty:
Encouraged and help the faculty to use modern techniques of teaching using ICT.
Arranged teachers’ training programs to develop teaching skill.
Prepared an academic calendar to convey the examination schedule, teaching days,
celebrations, results, holidays, vacations, etc. to the faculty, students and parents.
Carried out evaluation of the faculties from respective students through questionnaire.
For students:
The progress of students was monitored through unit tests, seminars etc.
For the development of students, IQAC has taken the following efforts: Use of language
laboratory to improve the English for communication.
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
Introduction of PG courses.
Maintenance and extension of E-class
room facilities
Upgradation of General courses to
Honours course.
Formation of IQAC body following
revised guidelines, 2013.
Extension, renovation and
modernization of infrastructure
Seminars are to be conducted
More add-on courses and Job oriented
courses are to be introduced
Possibilities for opening B.Ed courses
are to be explored
Tissue culture laboratory may be
introduced.
LAN/ Wifi connectivity of different
departments and wings of the college
are proposed.
More audio equipment are to be
arranged in large class rooms.
The department of Botany has got
necessary approval for PG courses in
Botany from the concerned authorities
to introduce the said course from the
next academic session.
New IQAC body has been formed
following revised guidelines 2013
Some new class rooms have been
constructed and ICT based
equipments have been provided to
some departments.
The department of Botany is
considering the proposal of setting
tissue culture lab actively.
LAN/ Wifi connectivity of different
departments and wings of the college
have been sanctioned by the
Governing body and will be installed
immediately.
Proposal for job oriented courses are
under active consideration of the
governing body.
New E-class room has been
constructed and separate fund for
existing E-class room has been kept.
Audio equipments for large class
rooms are procured.
Annexure 1: Academic Calendar:2013-14
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management
Syndicate
Any other body
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Provide the details of the action taken
The developmental plans as proposed by IQAC as per the resolutions of
different meetings are under active consideration of the college Governing
body.
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Part – B Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Number of Number of Number of Number of value
Level of the added / Career
existing programmes added self-financing
Programme Oriented
Programmes during the year programmes
programmes
PhD 01 - - -
PG 02 - 01 -
UG 21 1 01
PG Diploma - - - -
Advanced Diploma - - - -
Diploma 02 - - -
Certificate - - - -
Others - - - -
Total 26 1 02 -
Interdisciplinary - - - -
Innovative - - - -
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open
options (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 02
Trimester -
Annual 24
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
ANNEURE-2: Alumni Feedback Report, ANNEXURE3: Parents Feedback Report, ANNEXURE4: Students’ Feedback Report
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
Extensive use of audio-visual techniques in PG teaching is done.
As the College follows the Syllabus and Curriculum of Calcutta University in UG level,
there is no scope of internal curricular designing, revision or upgradation.
Post Graduate syllabus are being monitored/regulated/revised by Post Graduate
Syllabus Committee.
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1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
The department of Botany has got necessary approval for PG courses in Botany from the concerned authorities to introduce the said Course from the next academic session.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
permanent faculty
84 48 28 - 8
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 48
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
Asst. Associate Professors Others Total
Professors Professors
R V R V R V R V R V
05 02 - 00 - - 03 00 08 02
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 3 0 0
Guest Faculty Visiting Faculty Temporary Faculty
03 06 -
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended 12 39 28
Presented papers 07 21 08
Resource Persons - 02 02
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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
1. Different departments use Power Point Presentation or ICT related equipments in their day-to-day teaching.
2. New portable overhead projector, foldable screen introduced and LCD
projectors and laptop are used in theoretical classes by Dept. of Botany,
Dept. of Economics, Dept of Mathematics, Dept of Zoology, Dept. of
Chemistry, Dept. of Physiology.
3. Invited lecturers, e-classes by eminent teachers of Universities, research
institutes and other reputed colleges.
4. Departmental class tests and Mid Term Examination were introduced, the
marks of which were taken into consideration during Test examinations.
5. Field study, Project Based dissertation work are carried out by some of the
departments.
6. Popular lecture series are organized by some of the departments.
7. Invited Lectures are organized involving invited Guest Faculties. 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching
days during this academic year 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by Double Valuation
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 71.5
2.11 Course/Program wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the Programme Total no. of students
appeared
Division
Distinction
%
I% II% III% Pass
%
B.A (Hons) 170 14 146 10
B.Sc. (Hons) 140 67 55 18
B.Com (Hons) 53 08 30 15
249
09
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development : Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses 15
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 05
HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes 06
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university 01
Staff training conducted by other institutions 02
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -
Others -
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled temporarily during the Year
Administrative Staff 11 01 - 8
Technical Staff 23 03 00 11
Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
IQAC in its meeting with faculty members advises them to chalk out Annual Plan
at the beginning of each session, requests Teachers‟ Council to assign syllabus to
the departmental teachers, prepare time schedule for term tests. It also collects
annual reports from the departments and assesses their performance and progress.
IQAC also suggests the departments to organize e-classes, seminars, educational
tours & excursions. In this way IQAC monitors and evaluates the teaching &
learning processes of the college.
The college is efficiently performing the online admission, the application process,
and publication of merit list through computer software.
Computerization of administration is under process.
All financial and academic data are maintained in a digital database
Automation of the Library has been initiated
The process of collaboration with some renowned libraries has been initiated by
our college Library.
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3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number - 2 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 645800
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 3 1 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 57,800 7,32,060
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others Peer Review Journals
31 16 -
Non-Peer Review Journals
1 - -
e-Journals - - -
Conference proceedings
- 3 01(State Level)
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average 2.15 h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project Duration Name of the Total grant Received
Year funding Agency sanctioned
Major projects 1 UGC 645800.00
Minor Projects 4 UGC 789860.00
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects
(other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify) National
Seminar DST 30000 30000.00
Total 1465660.00
To inculcate the climate of research, IQAC in collaboration with the Research cell
encourages faculty members to engage themselves in research activities and helps in
convening seminars and workshops in the college campus which also become helpful
for the students. Our college also provides the necessary financial assistance for these
activities. The IQAC also encourages the faculty members to apply for minor projects
funded by the UGC and other institutes engaged in promoting research.
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3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 84 Chapters in Edited Books ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from NA
UGC-SAP
CAS
DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy
CPE
DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE
CE
Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy NIL
3.11 No. of conferences Level International National State University College
organized by the Institution
Number 1
Sponsoring agencies DST
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons: 03
3.13 No. of collaborations International 0 National 0 Any other 0
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
1
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs
From Funding agency 14.35 From Management of University/College 0.20
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
NA
Type of Patent Number
National Applied
Granted
International Applied
Granted
Commercialised Applied
Granted
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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year
Total International National State University Dist College
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 5
and students registered under them 2 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 0 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF
SRF
Project Fellows
Any other
2
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level 60 State level
National level
International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level
International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level 02 State level
National level
International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level
International level
02
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum
College forum
NCC 01 NSS 06 Any other
108
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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and
Institutional Social Responsibility
Organized special camp in adopted area (near India Jute Mill slum area), AIDS day
programme, Awareness programme about killing of female fetus.
Our NCC cadets participated in “Puja traffic control programme of 2013”, in
Kolkata, West Bengal.
Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund
Campus area 10.6 acres 10.6 acres
Class rooms 87 87
Laboratories 10 10
Seminar Halls 1 1
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. 6 8 UGC 14 Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs) 11.35 11.2
UGC,COL
LEGE 22.55
Others
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
Admission process is online in the college. Application process, publication of merit
list are done through computer software, generated and maintained by a reputed
agency. Most of the sections of the Administration are computerized. Library
automation process is materialized. INFLIBNET facilities are offered by the Library
to the faculty members.
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 4522 0 0 0 4522 0
Reference Books 43979 0 486 94,470 44465 0
e-Books 0 0 0 0 0 0
Journals 30 0 30+4 37,650 34 376 50
Book-Bank 7674 0 8 1838 7682 1 1838
Digital Database 0 0 1 5000 1 500 0
CD & Video 76 0 2 0 78 0
Others (specify) – Miscellaneous Document 0 0 34 1725 34 1725
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total Computer Internet
Browsing Computer Office
Depart- Others
Computers
Labs Centre’s
Centres ments
Existing 1+1+2+14+3
+1+3+3+ 1+1
1+1+1+1
+2+
Added
Total
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme
for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance (Rs) :
i) ICT 180984
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 733062
iii) Equipments 50790
iv) Others 363583
Total : 1328419
Students and teachers have adequate access to computer and internet facilities. Teachers of different Departments use various softwares like Chemdraw ultra 11.0 , MATLAB, STATA etc. for day to day teaching and research work.
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
The attempts made by the institution for tracing the progression of the students are:
Computer with internet access made available, free of cost. E-books , e-journals, sample question papers are made available in the library.
Facilities for photocopying are also introduced in the library
Students are guided to participate in the science exhibition and other Outdoor competitions.
Arranged various excursion / educational trips.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others
3262 20 25
(b) No. of students outside the state
08
(c) No. of international students
01
No % No % 1391 42.64 Men Women 1871 57.36
Last Year This Year General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total Gen SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total
2641 453 61 102 05 3262 2475 413 45 104 09 3046
The efforts taken by the IQAC for enhancing the student support services are as Follows. • Dissemination of information through the prospectus • Receiving the feedback from students on the different aspects. • Provide guidance to the needy students and slow learners. • Assist and advise Placement cell to organize Campus interviews for the students.
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Demand ratio 0.29 Dropout %: 5% (163) 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) The Career and Counselling cell and placement cell provides guidance to the students through
the following arrangements : Availablity of books and journals in the library Training of Interview techniques and Career based counseling No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations: NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc. State PSC UPSC Others: 29
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of Number of Students Number of Number of Students Placed Organizations Participated Students Placed
Visited
01 06 01
Data is not available for
this year.
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
AIDS day programme, Awareness programme about killing of female fetus
organized by NSS.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level 16 National level 05 International level 01
123
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No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level 04 National level 02 International level 01
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of Amount
students
Financial support from institution Students’ aid fund 71808
Students’ annuity 201070 Financial support from government
Financial support from other sources
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
5.11 Student organized / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level
National level
International level
Exhibition: State/ University level
National level
International level
01
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 01
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: _2_____________________________________
State/ University level 00 National level 00 International level
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Criterion – VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Our College is a historic institution whose prime duty is to impart knowledge which ensures well-being and well-doing. The College stands for education of the whole person enabling our students to be people of sound learning and sterling character and motivating them to serve humanity with dedication. The college stands for quality first, quantity second. Teachers and staff experience these during their stay in the college. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
Though it is not available in the true sense of the term, still MIS is applied to administrative procedures including finance, students‟ admission, students‟ records, evaluation and examination procedures, research administration. 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Some teachers being members of the Board of studies in different subjects in Calcutta University, take active part in the curricular development and the teachers of the two PG Departments(Zoology and Physiology) are also actively involved in the curriculum designing in these PG courses.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
Tutorial classes are taken for the slow learners, teachers take help of IT enabled techniques in their day-to-day teaching. E class room is used for regular teaching and learning process.
The college prepares teaching plans in the following ways:-
Preparation of academic calendar.
Using advanced methods of teaching.
Conducting unit tests, home assignments etc.
Conducting preliminary examinations (both Midterm and
Selection Test) with innovative known and unknown options.
Internet facilities are provided to the students in different
departments.
Exposing students for outdoor learning through educational
excursions.
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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Circulars and notices regarding evaluation methods are put in the notice
board.
Copies of such circulars and notices are circulated to the departments for
information and necessary action. Our college monitors the performance of
the students through college test. Their performance is recorded and
parents are informed it and the results of their wards are not up to the mark.
Evaluation of teachers and the educational system of the college are done
by the students feedback mechanism of the Final year students
6.3.4 Research and Development
An active Research Cell is present which not only organizes seminars but also disseminates necessary information to the teachers engaged in research. It operates by:-
Motivating teachers to take research projects.
Guiding teachers for improving API through participation in
conferences and through publication of articles, books and their research
work.
Planning to publish research journals of the college.
Supporting teachers with study leaves, allowances etc.
Improving library and laboratory facilities for research.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
Most of the functioning of central library is done with the help of software
KOHA and open source library software. The Bar coding system is used for all
the books. Library OPAC software is used for searching the books. Digital
Institutional Repository created with the help of „D Space‟ digital library
software. Library has its own web site to access the library services,
http//dbjlibrary.webs.com
The old canteen was demolished and in place that a well furnished with all the
required facilities been constructed. An inverter back is given to all the big
class rooms in the college. Internet access is given to the computers in the
laboratories.
ICT being the key of success, college is planning to develop films for
demonstrating various experiments in science, commerce and arts faculties.
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To develop and update facilities in the library, the IQAC has adopted the following
strategies :
i) The physical infrastructure has been remarkably improved / developed. At present the
library enjoys a space of 3000 sq.ft.
ii) Five new computers have been added to the library.
iii) Latest books and journals are purchased and subscribed to every year.
iv) Total automation of the library service has been initiated.
v) Library related information is provided to the students and the teachers.
vi) Internet service has been made available to the library users.
vii) INFLIBNET access facility are available to all the teachers for better teaching and
research.
viii) Each Honours department maintains and runs a library of its own. Annual budgetary
allocation is made available to each department for purchasing text and reference
books each year.
6.3.5 Human Resource Management The human resource of the college is managed in a free and democratic manner.
For the management of the students‟ affair, the college has a students‟ union whose
elections are held every year as per university statutes. The teachers‟ council and the non-
teaching staff association look after the affairs of the teaching and non-teaching staff
respectively. Above all, there is a Governing Body that manages and develops the total
human resource of the college. The college‟s aim is to make optimum use of the available
human resource. A student being as a prime HR, the college strives to develop this
resource through variety of activities like, N.S.S., N.C.C., social and Cultural activities. 6.3.6. Faculty and Staff recruitment Our college has the autonomy to recruit full-time Faculty members on it‟s own, obliging
UGC norms, University regulations as well as the state Govt. rules and regulations.
Besides, any contractual teacher is recruited by an expert committee which includes an
University expert and a subject expert following, advertisement in reputed daily newspaper
along with our college website.
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6.3.6 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
College plans to collaborate with industry in near future.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
Online admission is conducted for First year students. Academic and financial matters for regular students‟ are performed through Smart College software. Besides, Admission of students is done completely on the basis of merit. On-line admission was introduced since 2012. Admission related issues like submission of application, publication of Merit list, receipt of application fees are all notified on the College website and these processes are materialized through the online support system.
Pre Admission counseling of students are done to identify their area of interest
and to guide them to choose their subject.
6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching
Group insurance, Provident Fund.
Non teaching
Group insurance, Staff Credit Co-Operative Society, Provident Fund, Festival Advance.
Students Students‟ aid fund, Students‟ Health Home, Free Studentship, Government Scholarships, Students Endowment Scheme, Award, Prize.
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
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6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) have been done?
Audit
Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency
Yes/N
o Authority
Academic Yes
Governing
Body.
Administrati
ve Yes
Governing
Body
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes
No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? Not Applicable 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? Not Applicable
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Alumni Association organized a cultural programme involving both present and past students.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
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Most of the departments conduct Parent-Teacher meetings and the suggestions of the parents and the observations of the departmental teachers are taken care of for better functioning of the academic process. Suggestions and views from Parents‟ Feedback report are taken into consideration for effective action.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
Serampore College Employees Association (SCEA) organizes annual seminar on different current social issues by eminent speakers to create awareness among it‟s members. The college administration arranges various software skill related training programmes for the support staff. Blood donation camp is organized by SCEA.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly 1. Effective functioning of Clean & Green committee
2. Campus declared no smoking zone. 3. Campus declared plastic free zone.
4. Tree Plantation inside the campus
5. Maintenance of Medicinal Plants‟ garden.
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Criterion – VII 7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive
impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
Initiatives taken for construction of another e-class room. Installation of Power Back Up System (Generator) in the College campus for the
smooth functioning of laboratory based departments and office. Infrastructure development in terms of digitization of Central library rare books
and journals
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided
upon at the beginning of the year
New IQAC body has been set up as per the new guidelines Task Force for the preparation of next NAAC peer team visit has been
constituted Steps have been taken by the Governing body to consider the proposals
regarding introduction of add-on courses/ short term job oriented courses, organization of seminars, construction of Tissue culture laboratory, renovation and/ extension of Students‟ canteen, digitization of library materials, maintenance of e-class room.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
Use of ICT based equipments in day-to-day teaching-learning process. Automation of College library which is conducive for regular teaching and research
work for both students and teachers.
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii) 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Keeping the campus clean and green and plantation of trees. Maintenance of medicinal plants‟ garden.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis) Merits:
1. Adequate number of qualified teachers.
2. Good results by the students compared to University average.
3. Good community services by the NSS units.
4. Good Alumni Guidance.
5. Adequate interaction between teachers and students.
6. Good disciplined academic atmosphere.
7. Collection of Students‟ Feedback.
8. Keeping of Staff and Students data on computer.
9. Good number of teachers engaged in research.
10. Commendable role of Research cell.
11. College Grant for research.
12. Good achievements in Games and Sports.
Demerits: 1. Lack of Collaboration with other institutions, specially Foreign Universities.
2. Lack of linkage with Industry.
3. Health Services need improvement.
4. More ICT based equipments aRE necessary.
5. Incomplete automation of the Library.
6. Lack of contemporary job-oriented Add-on courses.
7. More PG courses are to be introduced.
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8. Plans of institution for next year
Extension of infrastructural facility including rooms for academic and administrative purposes for
different departments and wings of the college.
Formation of new IQAC body under the reversed guidelines of NAAC (w.e.f 01.01.14)
Proposal regarding formation of NAAC task force.
Maintenance of existing e-class room and construction of another E-class room related infrastructure.
Proposals taken regarding introduction of add-on courses. More add-on courses are to be introduced.
Short term courses for working professionals.
Organization of seminar/ conferences.
Construction of tissue culture lab.
More audio-visual equipment in large class rooms.
Feasibility of LAN/wifi connectivity in the campus is to be explored.
Central monitoring of add-on courses is to be explored.
Renovation and / extension of students’ canteen.
Extension/ reorganization of IQAC infrastructure is proceeded.
Digitization of library materials.
Organization of IQAC sponsored seminar regarding quality sustenance and seminars/
conferences of different departments are to be conducted .
Name _______________________________ Name _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
_______***_______
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Annexure I
Abbreviations:
CAS - Career Advanced Scheme
CAT - Common Admission Test
CBCS - Choice Based Credit System
CE - Centre for Excellence
COP - Career Oriented Programme
CPE - College with Potential for Excellence
DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test
NET - National Eligibility Test
PEI - Physical Education Institution
SAP - Special Assistance Programme
SF - Self Financing
SLET - State Level Eligibility Test
TEI - Teacher Education Institution
UPE - University with Potential Excellence
UPSC - Union Public Service Commission
***************
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ANNEXURE-I
ACADEMIC CALENDER FOR THE YEAR 2013-14
Admission in 1st year U.G.courses:
Admission process of 1st year U.G courses starts after publication of results of H.S.(10+2) Examination,
2013 conducted by W.B.C.H.S.E.
Merit list of Honours Course : within 25 th june,2013
Admission on and from : 28 Th June, 2013
Last date of admission in 1st year : 08/08/2013
Commencement of class in 1st year : 3
rd week of July
Last date of change of subject for 1st year : 30/08/2013
Mid term Exam.- For 1st,2
nd, and 3
rd year students : November,2013
Result : 1st week of December
College test :
Part-III- 2nd
week of January, 2014, Result : 1st week of February ,2014
Part- II- 1st week of March, 2014; Result : 2
nd week of March, 2014
Part- I – 1st week of April2014; Result : 2
nd week of April, 2014
*Filling up of Check list (for 1st year) : within 3
rd week of December, 2013
* Form Fill up :
Part – III : 1st week of February, 2014
Part – II : 2nd
week of March, 2014
Part – I : 2nd
week of April, 2014
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Final Exam :
Practical Theoretical Publication of Result
Part -III Hons. & Major :
17/03/2014- 02/04/2014
General : 03/04/2014 –
18/04/2014
Hons. & Major : 09/04/2014-
17/04/2014
General : 21/04/2014- 25/04/2014
Within
June, 2014
Part -II B.com (Gen.+Hons.) :
02/04/2014- 17/04/2014
B.A./ B.SC.(Hons.&
Major) :
28/04/2014- 13/05/2014
B.A./ B,SC. (General) :
26/05/2014 – 10/06/14
B.com (Gen. + Hons.): 28/04/2014
-12/05/2014
B.A. / B.SC.(Hons. & Major) &
B.com (Major) : 20/05/2014 -
23/05/2014
B.A. / B.SC (General) :
12/06/2014 -23/06/2014
Within 90
days from
the last
date of
Exam.
Part -I B.A./ B.SC.(Hons. &
Major) & B.com(Major)
:
14/07/2014 -30/07/2014
B.com(Gen. +Hons.) : 2/06/2014 -
07/06/2014
B.A./ B.SC (Hons.& major) &
B.com (Major) : 27/06/2014 -
02/07/2014
B.A./ B.SC (General) : 04/07/2014
-10/07/2014
Within 90
days from
the last
date of
Exam.
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ANNEXURE- 2
Feedback Report of Alumni Association, Serampore College:-
Questions & Responses:-
1. How much are you satisfied with the level of interaction with college authority?
30% of the alumni said the level of interaction with college authority was very good, 57% it was
good and 13% it was fair.
2. How much are you satisfied with the learning value during your student days and its
applicability now?
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Very good Good Fair Any other
Very good
Good
Fair
Any other
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74% of the alumni said it was very good, 26% it was good.
3. Is the alumni eager to provide financial aid for development of college campus?
96% of the alumni agreed to provide financial aid for development of college campus and 6% did
not respond anything.
Very Good
Good
Fair
Any other
Yes
Not Answered
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4. How much are you satisfied with the infrastructural facilities provided to the Alumni
Association by the college authority?
27% of the alumni said it was very good, 30% said it was good and 43% said it was fair.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Very Good Good Fair Any Other
Series 1
Series 2
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ANNEXURE-3
Feedback of the Parents received during Parent Teacher meeting
and information received by sending questionnaires:-
Every year different Departments of Serampore College arrange Parent Teacher meeting.
Discussions are made in a congenial atmosphere related to the progress and prospect of the
students. Feedback of the parents is also taken. For that purpose, a set of common
questions is formed and distributed to the parents during the meeting for their valued
opinion. As per their feedback, the following is the report of the academic session 2013-
14.
1. Are you satisfied with the teaching in the class rooms?
73% said the teaching in the class rooms was very good,18.5 said it was good and
8.5 opined fair.
2. Are you satisfied with the level of interaction with teachers outside the class
room teaching?
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Very Good Good Fair Any other
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57.5% said interaction with teachers outside the class room teaching was very
good, 29% said it was good and 8% opined fair and 5.5% opined any other.
3. Are you satisfied with the discipline within the college campus?
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Very Good Good Fair Any other
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Very Good Good Fair Any other
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38.5% said the discipline within the college campus was very good, 44% said it
was good and 14.5% opined fair and 3% opined any other.
4. Are you satisfied with the extracurricular facilities provided in the college
campus (sports, Cultural Programmes, Seminars etc.)?
22.5% said the extracurricular facilities provided in the college campus (sports, Cultural
Programmes, Seminars etc.) was very good, 38% said it was good and 31.5% opined fair
and 8% opined any other.
5. Are you satisfied with the environment within class rooms?
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Very Good Good Fair Any other
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58.5% said the environment within class rooms was very good, 32% said it was good and
9.5% opined fair.
6. Are you satisfied with the general environment of college campus (outside class)?
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Very Good Good Fair Any Other
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Very Good Good Fair Any Other
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27% said the general environment of college campus (outside class) was very good,
37% said it was good and 34% opined fair and 2% opined any other.
7. Are you satisfied with the library facilities of the college?
36.5% said the library facilities of the college was very good, 39.5% said
it was good and 12% opined fair and 12% opined any other.
0
10
20
30
40
Very Good GoodFair
Any Other
Axi
s Ti
tle
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ANNEXURE-4
Summary of Students’ feedback report of 2013-2014:
Students‟ feedback was taken from all the Honors and General Students passing the
Part III Examination in 2013. Assessment of individual teachers as well as the
departments as a whole was done. 66.25% of Teachers were assessed with individual
performance score above 80%, 31.25% of Teachers were assessed with individual
performance score above 60% and only remaining 2.5% of Teachers were assessed
with individual performance score below 60%. The reports were sent to the
departments on the basis with the necessary remarks of the Principal of which the
concerned departments have taken necessary steps for further improvement of their
functioning.