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ADUSUMILLI GOPALA KRISHNAIAH & SUGARCANE
GROWERS’ SIDDHARTHA DEGREE COLLEGE OF
ARTS & SCIENCE, VUYYURU-521165
(An Autonomous College in the jurisdiction of Krishna University)
Sponsors: SIDDHARTHA ACADEMY OF GENERAL&TECHNICAL EDUCATION,
VIJAYAWADA - 520010
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
For the Academic Year 2013-14
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC)
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC: 2013-14
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
08676-233267
Adusumilli Gopala Krishnaiah and Sugarcane Growers Siddhartha
Degree College of Arts & Science, Vuyyuru
College road
Near Kota
Vuyyuru
Andhra Pradesh
521 165
K.Satyanarayana
9393897765
08676-233267
G.Soni
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Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle B+ 77.5 10/02/2007 5 years
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)
1.9 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 2012-13 submitted online report to NAAC on 26/08/2013.
2013-14
www.agsgsc.edu.in
09/07/2007
http://www.agsgsc.edu.in/AQAR2013-14.doc
9494766454
EC/41/72 dated 10-02-2007.
APCOGN12986
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1.10 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)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
√
√
√
Krishna University
√
√
√
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1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government—UGC
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
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
Krishna University
03
01
Nil
Nil
01
02
01
07
15
03
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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 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
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(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
1. The IQAC plans for various academic and Non-academic activities.
2. Records various programmes and activities of the college.
3. Motivates the staff and students to use technology in the classroom like OHP, PPT, Video
lessons, Peer teaching and recording etc.
4. It conducts evaluation in the form of questionnaire and take feedback from students, staff,
parents to assess the quality of the teaching/learning process
5. Organises programmes in local villalges to empower the skills of the students as well as to
impart practical knowledge to the village people.
6. Motivates the staff to register for Minor Research Projects and Ph.D
7. Faculty development Workshops for Teaching and non-teaching staff. 8. Documentation of College activities.
9. Assists the Principal in ensuring quality in day to day administration.
10. Preparation and submission of AQAR.
11. Career Guidance and Placement Cell is strengthened.
12. Enhances employability by conducting summer cricket coaching camps and physical
fitness training camps in summer by the Physical Education Department.
13. Upgrades library by subscription to e-journals (EBSCO) and providing inter-connectivity
with other libraries
14. More avenues for students to engage in community services.
15. Sensitizes students to ecological and environmental issues.
16. Seminars, conferences and invited talks are arranged
17. Empowering lady staff and students with life skills through Women Development Centre
Rs.3,00,000/ -
An Enlightened discourse on ― HEALTH & NUTRITION FOR
YOUNG ADOLESCENT GIRLS‖ by Smt. R.Annapurna Devi,
CPDO, Pamarru.
03
03
03
- -
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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 *
The IQAC meets once in 3 months to discuss various issues relating to curriculum
changes and progress of the institution to keep in par with the current needs.
It reassesses the activities planned and executed by various departments and committees
and documentation is done.
The plans of the IQAC are placed in the meetings of the Planning, Evaluation & UGC
Committee, Board of Studies and Academic Council for approval and finally placed in
the Governing Body meeting for its implementation
The IQAC Coordinator in consultation with other members prepares the AQAR and
places it before the Chairman for verification. The Chairman modifies and finalizes the
Annual Quality Assurance Report.
Plan of Action Achievements
To conduct guest lectures,
Students seminars, Workshops,
Field trips, Staff Seminars.
To organize rallies on important
days.
To conduct Blood Donation
Camps with the help of NGO‘s &
Social Clubs.
To conduct Special Camps in
Adopted Villages and needy
Villages.
RRC-To conduct Blood Grouping
Camp in association with Zoology
dept. for I B.Sc Students &
adopted villages and awareness
about AIDS/HIV.
To conduct minimum Two or
more Inter-Collegiate
Tournaments.
Acquainted the students with the latest
strategies of learning and acquiring
knowledge.
Enhanced presentation &
Communication skills among Students.
Educated the students in recent trends in
the subject.
Helped the people in the adopted villages
by involving them in social activities.
Educated the students and villagers about
their blood group and importance of
blood donation and safety measures
about AIDS/HIV.
Created interest towards the participation
of Sports & games.
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To encourage the students‘
participation in Inter-Collegiate
Tournaments
To conduct Intramural Games
Competitions.
Planned to write work diary &
Teaching Plan
Created the competitive spirit.
Encouraged the competitive spirit.
Executed through training
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year2013-14 as Annexure I.
2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Improve quality of Teaching & learning by visiting NAAC Accredited
colleges by the members of IQAC / NAAC for the reference of quality
improvement among teachers
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD
PG 01
UG 04 03
PG Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate
Others
Total 08
Interdisciplinary
Innovative
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 06
Trimester Nil
Annual Nil
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)
during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
6 12 20
Presented papers 2 10 15
Resource Persons
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
16 - - - -
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
16 16
1
Depending on the needs of the students to face the competitive society, the syllabus is
revised and updated every year in the Board of Studies meeting. The inputs and
suggestions are given by the University Nominee, Subject Experts, Alumnae,
Industrialist and Corporatist is taken into consideration for reviewing the existing
programmes.
Every course has undergone major syllabus revision once in three years incorporating
current topics.
Nil
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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution Photocopy, Online Multiple, Revaluation, Scrutiny
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
All the faculty members are involved in curriculum revision. The syllabus is revised and updated every
year to meet the needs of the students and every staff member is involved in this process.
Power Point presentation / Interactive Board etc.,
Institution has adopted innovative teaching methods like OHP (Over Head
Projector) transparencies, Power Point presentations (PPT), Subject Video
lessons, Interactive Boards, supply of subject materials, Use of Language lab
and computer labs.
Group Discussions, Peer Teaching, Student Seminars, Assignments, Study
Projects and class room tests etc.
LAPTOP, DESKTOP, LCD and Internet connections are made available in
each department to adopt innovative methods in teaching and learning.
The college offers value education classes to enhance the moral and ethical
values among students.
180 days
Results through website
Supplementary Examination
Instant Examination for final Degree students who
failed in single subject.
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2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise
distribution of pass percentage :
Programme
Total No.
of
Students
Appeared
Divisions Pass
Percentage
of the
Programme Distinction I % II % III%
Semester -I, Dec-2013
B.A. 32 3.13 15.63 18.75 3.13 40.63
B.Com General 62 3.23 25.81 32.26 4.84 66.13
B.Sc MPC T.M 24 4.17 37.50 8.33 0.00 50.00
B.Sc BZC T.M 13 0.00 38.46 15.38 0.00 53.85
B.Sc MPC E.M 23 34.78 34.78 4.35 0.00 73.91
B.Sc BZC E.M 10 10.00 50.00 10.00 0.00 70.00
B.Sc MPCs 40 10.00 40.00 10.00 0.00 60.00
B.Sc. MPC SF 26 11.54 23.08 7.69 0.00 42.31
B.Com CA 28 7.14 57.14 7.14 0.00 71.43
Semester -III, Dec-2013
B.A. 25 0.00 32.00 12.00 0.00 44.00
B.Com General 68 27.94 39.71 14.71 1.47 83.82
B.Sc MPC T.M 20 0.00 25.00 50.00 5.00 80.00
B.Sc BZC T.M 13 0.00 53.85 15.38 0.00 69.23
B.Sc MPC E.M 18 11.11 61.11 0.00 0.00 72.22
B.Sc BZC E.M 10 40.00 40.00 10.00 0.00 90.00
B.Sc MPCs 38 10.53 63.16 18.42 0.00 92.11
B.Sc. MPC SF 22 9.09 31.82 18.18 0.00 59.09
Distinction% : >75
First Class % :60-74
Second Class :50-59
Third Class :35-49
88.2
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Programme
Total No.
of
Students
Appeared
Divisions Pass
Percentage
of the
Programme Distinction I % II % III%
Semester -II, Apr-2014
B.A. 30 0.00 20.00 33.33 0.00 53.33
B.Com General 60 8.33 50.00 31.67 1.67 91.67
B.Sc MPC T.M 24 16.67 66.67 8.33 0.00 91.67
B.Sc BZC T.M 13 23.08 46.15 0.00 0.00 69.23
B.Sc MPC E.M 22 63.64 31.82 0.00 0.00 95.45
B.Sc BZC E.M 11 36.36 54.55 9.09 0.00 100.00
B.Sc MPCs 39 35.90 23.08 0.00 0.00 58.97
B.Sc. MPC SF 26 23.08 38.46 15.38 0.00 76.92
B.Com CA 27 40.74 55.56 0.00 0.00 96.30
Semester -IV, Apr-2014
B.A. 23 13.04 39.13 21.74 0.00 73.91
B.Com General 68 35.29 45.59 7.35 0.00 88.24
B.Sc MPC T.M 20 20.00 55.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
B.Sc BZC T.M 13 7.69 38.46 0.00 0.00 46.15
B.Sc MPC E.M 17 41.18 47.06 5.88 0.00 94.12
B.Sc BZC E.M 10 80.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
B.Sc MPCs 38 60.53 28.95 0.00 0.00 89.47
B.Sc. MPC SF 22 22.73 40.91 4.55 0.00 68.18
Distinction% : >75
First Class % :60-74
Second Class :50-59
Third Class :35-49
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
IQAC members interact / co-operate with teachers for quality enhancement
The IQAC monitors and evaluates the teaching learning process by conducting periodical
meetings.
It conducts evaluation in the form of questionnaire and takes feedback from students, staff,
parents and alumnae to assess the quality of the teaching/learning process.
The feedback is evaluated by Planning, Evaluation and NAAC Committee along with IQAC
members and necessary measures are taken to maintain the quality education.
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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 03
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme
HRD programmes
Orientation programmes 03
Faculty exchange programme
Staff training conducted by the university
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.
Others
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 6 24 - 24
Technical Staff - - - -
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
Encouraged the teachers to do Ph.d., M.Phil., Refresher Course,
Orientation Programs & Workshops, etc., The IQAC meets regularly to discuss various plans to
promote research climate and motivate the faculty to do M.Phil and Ph.D and Refresher courses
The IQAC of the college encourages the staff to apply for FDP (Faculty Development
Programme), Major and Minor Research projects and to organize seminars, workshops and
conferences etc.
It also motivates the staff for research publications, articles, reviews and books
The staff and students are informed about various fellowships and schemes available under UGC
and they are encouraged to apply for them
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3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals
Non-Peer Review Journals
e-Journals
Conference proceedings
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average 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
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects
Minor Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
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3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
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
3.11 No. of conferences
organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
Level International National State University College
Number
Sponsoring
agencies
Type of Patent Number
National Applied
Granted
International Applied
Granted
Commercialised Applied
Granted
Total International National State University Dist College
1,50,000
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3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level 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 State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
2
1
81 15
2
- -
-
-
4
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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
The college encourages the staff and students to take up various activities relating to extension
and social responsibilities.
Apart from the regular work, a number of faculty and students actively take part in various social
activities through NSS, NCC and Blood Donors Club.
Outreach programmes like Blood Donation Camps, HIV-AIDS Awareness, Awareness, Health
Awareness Programmes were organized in and around vuyyuru.
Arranged Study tours, Field trips and industrial visits by the departments of Zoology, Botany,
Humanities.
Clean & Green programme was arranged in and outside the campus.
Celebration of Environmental Week by the department of Environmental Studies.
Awareness of Herbal Medicines within the institutions.
Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of
Fund
Total
Campus area 12.93 12.93Acres
Class rooms 24
Laboratories 12
Seminar Halls 1
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
9.53
Others
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
Administration – Partially Computerized
Library - Partially Digitalized
The entire administration is partially computerized with the following facilities
and made available to the staff and students.
ICT has been integrated in the college activities
Internet is provided to every department. There is also a separate Internet
centre in the computer lab for students.
Fee collection, Student‘s attendance and examination sections are
computerised.
Library Automation – Soul-2.0 software is used for Bar Coding, access to book
catalogue and issuing,
To access e-books & journals N-List is provided.
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 9810
17,65,025.00
1064
3,70,751.00
17874
21,35,776.00 Reference Books 6500 500
e-Books 97,000 e-books accessed through NLIST Programme.
Journals 30 18,436.00 35 33591.00 65 52027.00
e-Journals 6000 e-journals accessed through NLIST Programme.
Digital Database Automation of SOUL is under processing
CD & Video 150 10000 50 2000 200 12000
Others (specify)
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computer
s
Compute
r Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 114 77 All
Departments
4 NRC 6
(Office)
18 Remedial :
2, CGC :1,
IQAC :2
Added 2(Nov14) - - - - 3(COE) 1
(Principal‘
s room)
-
Total 116 77 All
Departments
3 4 9 19 5
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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 in lakhs :
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total :
E-Library is established(partially)
The faculty members and students of the college are provided with Desk Top, Lap Top,
Internet, Audio-visual Aids and computer aided packages to facilitate teaching and
learning
The library is equipped with open educational resources like N-List for the assistance of
the staff and students.
An orientation programme was conducted at the beginning of the academic year on
Library Resources.
Department of Computer science organised an orientation programme on Internet for all
the Degree students in class wise.
Free Internet access was provided to the students and faculty in student‘s Computer
Centre and in every department and Library.
Rs.2,39,000/-
Rs. 9,53,000/-
Rs. 11,91,000/-
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
IQAC contributes in enhancing awareness about students support system in the following
activities
Medical assistance to students: health centre :
Our College has a very special concern for the health and hygiene of the college students, staff and
other members. For this the college organizes health check-up camps where local doctors visit and keep
a strict watch on the health of the stakeholders, the students and the staff. Proper arrangement of
drinking water is present on the college campus at five different locations (R.O. purified drinking
Water). A first aid room is also there for the treatment of sick. The college has a tie up with the local
hospitals for emergency care.
Skill development (Spoken English, Computer literacy, etc.)
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 the industry
which provides regional and global employment opportunities for the students. Special classes are taken
for communication skills taking into considerations the rural background of the students. The college
offers ‗Introduction to Computer Fundamentals‘ as one of the subjects to all the students taking
admission in the first year. This has really helped the students to learn the basics of computers.
Support for “slow learners”
The college understands that the college has to serve the basic education needs of one and all. The
students from this border town of Vuyyuru have a very few options to get better higher education. The
students who are slow in their learning or grasping power are identified by the faculty at the beginning
of the session. For them the college conducts remedial classes in different subjects to enhance their
skills and competence. Special examinations are also held to test their knowledge received during such
classes.
The IQAC organized Orientation classes for the students at the beginning of the academic year
to provide information regarding the vision and mission of the college and the facilities
available in the campus.
Inculcated value System among students through motivational talks, value education classes
and ward classes in which 20 students are taken care by a staff.
Motivated the students to use Technology like PPT presentation, Study Projects and
assignments using Internet, OHP, peer teaching with models etc.
Provided information regarding the academic progress of the students after weekly tests and
Mid Exams and remedial classes are arranged for weaker students
Every year feedback in questionnaire form is taken from students to assess the quality and
standard of the institution and measures are taken for further improvement
The IQAC meets the students in class wise and encourages them to give their views and
suggestions for the enhancement of quality of the institution.
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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 5/493 =1:0 Dropout % 4.9%
UG PG Ph. D. Others
756 48 - -
No %
332 44
No %
424 56
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
211 204 6 329 - 750 188 221 8 338 1 756
The institution has a Career Guidance and Placement cell of its own.
Our Placement Cell encourages outgoing students to visualize the starting of their own
enterprises and become active contributors to the nation‘s GDP.
The following efforts were taken by the college for the progress of the institution:
The institution monitors and ensures the achievements of the learning outcome through
analysis of the tests, examination results and the pass percentage approved in Awards
Committee Meeting.
The management encourages the faculty to adopt innovative teaching techniques such as
computer assisted learning, project method, group discussion, pair work, peer teaching ,
presentations through PPT, referring e-Journals, watching Edu SAT and MANA T.V. Telecast
Programmes etc.
The staff and students are motivated to participate and present papers in seminars/ workshops
organised by various colleges.
Research climate and aptitude is inculcated in the staff and students through Seminars.
Students and staff are motivated to do projects and publish research papers.
To create social awareness among the students the following committees / clubs were formed
1. RED ribbon club
2. Anti Ragging club
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
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
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
The institution facilitates student progression to higher level of education or towards employment
through the proper placements in all the fields so that the students get the job as well as the chance
of higher education. The College from time to time makes arrangement for various guest lectures.
Eminent personalities from diverse field of education are invited to interact with the students. This
step of the college has facilitated the students in earning better job opportunities. Even the
personality of the students enhances after working and also provide for a secure future. Personality
development programmes are also available for the students.
The college has a career counseling and guidance cell located in the Main Building. The teacher in
charge is available round the clock to the students. The counseling cell makes adequate
arrangement for the guidance of the students during the time of the admissions. The students
seeking admission are counselled in the choice of subjects matters during the admission. The
choice of the career and the doubts of the students are listened to very carefully and the solutions
to the problems are provided.
The students who need psychological counseling or any type of social counseling are also attended
to very carefully.
The following services are made available for the students:
The students during the course of their studies in the college come across various issues. They are,
at times, too immature to handle the problems. The College provides them personal counseling.
They can share their problems with the teachers. The teacher concerned is very supportive in
guiding them to overcome their problems. The candidates at times come face to face with certain
social issues or problems which tend to bring the inferiority complex in them. The teachers try to
remedy such situations through proper counseling. They are inspired to become better human
beings.
To facilitate the needs of the students, one day orientation programme is conducted for the freshers
at the beginning of the academic year to know the importance of higher education. Every lecturer
is allotted 20 students to guide and support them for their all around development through ward
classes Subject Experts from various colleges give career guidance through guest lectures.
Career Guidance and Placement Cell provides guidance to the students regarding higher studies
and employment.
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5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
Women‘s welfare Committee sensitizes the students to develop a healthy relationship
with the opposite gender. It acts rigorously to check the transgressions of the code of
conduct of the students. This Committee creates an awareness of the socio cultural,
political and biological complexities of the issue. It enhances the understanding of the
other gender.
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11
3 4
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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 21 1,12,000/-
Financial support from government 227 12,00,650/-
Financial support from other sources 3 18,000/-
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: ___ Canteen, Remedial Classes , Health Check-up.
Increased the number of reference books and book bank.
Library hours are increased (8:30 am to 5:30pm)
Arrangement of Bus Pass facility.
Installation of R.O water plant in the college.
3 1. Voter awareness rally 2. Aids awarenessrally (1 Dec), 3. NCC Day rally (4th Sunday of Nov).
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Vision
To prepare the youth of this rural area for a bright future in this globalised world training
them in knowledge and skills that can make them highly qualified human resources and
to give a value base to their education to make them responsible citizens.
Grooming young minds towards excellence.
Mission
To organize more number of Add-on/Certificate programmes.
To encourage student participation in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities
oriented towards developing interpersonal skills and to provide value oriented education.
To involve the students in various socio-economic/community-oriented programmes to
make them responsible shareholders of the progress of the community.
To involve the teachers and students in the programmes of improving the health and
hygenic conditions of the community.
Board of Studies Meetings are conducted every year. The suggestions and ideas obtained
from various bodies is thoroughly discussed by the experts in the Academic Bodies and
carefully incorporated in the curriculum.
Feedback was taken regularly from students and other stakeholders Besides the core syllabus,
the students are given many options to learn Skill and Knowledge based electives and
Certificate courses
The Institution has management Information System and the
following systems have greatly helped to make the administration
process effectively.
Centralized micro phone System has been proposed to be
installed in every class room and department.
Student attendance
Evaluation and Examination procedures and results
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Teaching & Learning :
Apart from the lecture method of teaching, group discussion, field studies, debates, tutorials,
seminars, etc. are adopted for proper understanding of the subjects. The college has well experienced faculty
members. The faculty members of various departments participate actively in academic programmes. The
library staff is well qualified and their services and experience is used in updating library for the optimum
use of the students. The evaluation methods are communicated to the students by the teachers in the class
rooms and also displayed on the notice board of the college. The teachers are given full permission to enrich
their knowledge through Seminars, Refresher Courses and Orientation Courses etc. The college follows the
self- appraisal method to evaluate the performance of faculty, which is used for correcting shortfalls. The
college encourages the teachers to participate in self enriching courses whenever different institutions
organize them. Besides, teaching material is collected through internet from renowned Universities.
Necessary steps are taken to improve the teaching and learning methods
The college provides the syllabus and course design for enabling the students to know what they are going
to learn
Academic Calendar is provided to the staff and students in the beginning of the academic year in
which the rules and regulations, academic activities and examination schedule are given.
The computer aided learning is given priority. Staff use Audio-Visual Aids and ICT in the
classroom
The college has well experienced and qualified lecturers to teach all the courses.
Library kept open on Sundays and before and after the college hours.
Choice Based Credit System will be introduced for the next academic year.
Followed External Evaluation pattern and feedback mechanism to evaluate the teachers‘
performance and the feedback is reviewed every year.
Arranged internal squad for the smooth conduct of examination
Conducted orientation programmes for the freshers on Evaluation Pattern, Choice Based Credit
system and rules and regulations of the examination system in the beginning of the academic year.
The staff and students are encouraged to attend refresher courses, seminars, workshops,
conferences, Orientation courses etc.
Conducts the examinations and declares the results as then institution is affiliated to Krishna
University. Locally the valuation is done in conducting internal assessment test, assignments etc.,
Single valuation
Manual Examination and Evaluation
Results through website
Instant examination for final Degree students who failed in single subject
Supplementary Examination
The declaration of results is done within 20 days from the date of the last examination
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6.3.4. Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
The college encourages the teachers for research work. Some teachers of the college are
engaged in l holders As far as development is concerned, the NSS officer co-ordinates various
extension activities of the college. Through NCC and NSS, the students are encouraged to
undertake community oriented activities like Social work, health-hygiene awareness, medical
camp, adult education and literacy, blood donation, AIDS awareness, environmental
awareness, etc. Students and teachers are provided with money and time from the college for
extension activities. N.S.S., N.C.C. and sports students participate in such activities in
coordination with N.G.Os. The college also organizes sports activities and encourages the
students to participate in them.
The faculty motivates and extends help to the students to do study projects
The staff are motivated to do M.Phil and Ph.D, Refresher courses and Major and Minor
Projects
The Management encourages the staff to do research work part time and publish the papers.
The staff and students are informed about various fellowships and schemes available under
UGC and they are encouraged to apply for them.
ICT facilities are available to the staff and students.
The library is equipped with open educational resources like the Information and
Library Network N-List, an online journal to help the staff and students
lights and fans are installed in the classrooms, every departments and labs.
The College has a well equipped Gymnasium with number of equipments.
Fridge is provided to Science departments to preserve the liquids, chemicals and for other
purposes
Lap Top, Desk Top and Printers are made available to the staff in almost every department
The institution has very dedicated , committed and genuine faculty and visionary Management
The college has adequate number of qualified and competent lecturers to handle the courses
The faculty extend their services as Resource persons, BOS members in various reputed
Colleges.
The staff members have access to the computer and internet facility that are available in the
departments and in the Internet Centre
The staff are encouraged to attend number of International and National Seminars/ Workshops,
Conferences and Refresher courses
Staff members have the opportunity to pursue Ph.D and M.Phil under Faculty Development
Programme of UGC.
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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
The following are the main welfare measures that our institution has provided:
1. An Increment is based on the Experience for management paid staff.
2. OOD for attending seminars & workshops.
3. Provident Fund facility for management paid & staff
Teaching E.P.F
Non teaching E.P.F
Students P.W.F
The efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non-
teaching staff are:
Aided faculty members are permitted to attend Refresher courses and Orientation courses.
Faculty members are given training in use of ICT and Presentation skills.
Faculty members are allowed to attend workshops, seminars and conferences for
professional development.
The staff requirement is assessed on the basis of the students‘ strength, vacancies arising due
to retirement and also when the Management staff leaves the college for personal reasons.
For Un-aided or Management Staff , notification is given to the National and Local News
Papers with eligibility, qualifications and the date of Interview and a five member selection
Committee comprising of Correspondent, Principal, Administrative Officer, Head of the
concerned Department and a Subject Expert from the college, selects the candidate.
Seminars, workshops, conferences on various subjects are conducted in the college premises
The college has constructive relationship with various institutions of the nearby locality to work on
various outreach and extension activities.
Merit cum Reservation basis of Government of Andhra Pradesh
Admission of students to various courses is based on merit and as per the norms of the
Government.
Admission Committee verify the candidates eligibility and admit the candidates as per the norms
Efforts are made to ensure that all students seeking admission to the various courses stay
informed through different modes of publicity.
The college has developed its own website for the convenience of students seeking admission to
the college
The college strictly adheres to the Government norms in the admission process giving chance to
the meritorious students belonging to the various sections of the society.
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6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Yes 1) K.Bhanu Prasad Lect in
Stat., SRR & CVR College,
VJA\
2) V.Nageswara Rao, Lect in
Phy.Edu, K.V.R. College,
Nandigama
Administrative Yes Rajeswar &
Co.
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
4,05,860/-
(F.D.S)
Semester System Internal Assessment
Choice Based Credit System will be introduced for the Bach of 2014-15
Results through website
Instant Examination for Final Degree students who failed in single subject
Supplementary Examination
The declaration of result is done within 20 days from the date of the last
The university gives suggestions to promote autonomy in the colleges
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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
The Alumnae Association contributes various services to the institution specially
encouraging the students to go for higher education and employment opportunities by financial
assistance.
Parents expressed their views and gives valuable suggestions for the development of the
students during Parent- Teacher Meetings and feed back is taken from the parents and the
Management and the teachers take efforts to implement them.
Parents promote admissions every year.
Arranges talks on Moral and Ethical Values, motivational and Spiritual talks to keep
them well- balanced and healthy.
The institution conducts Clean & Green Programme regularly to inculcate sense of
responsibility to the student.
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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.
7.2. Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning
of the year
Feedback mechanism:
Students give the feedback about the teachers at the end of each session/semester.Students of
each department are expected to do so for all the teachers concerned with theirclass. Besides, informal
interaction between the students and the Class Teacher /H.O.D./Principal about issues pertaining to
teaching quality is also encouraged. Teachers are counselled by the departmental head and/or principal
regarding measures to improve subject understanding and/or teaching skills.
Computerization of Administrative Block:
The college has done away with the orthodox system of working in the office. The College
administrative block has been partially computerized. The administrative staff has been given formal
training to understand the technicalities pertaining to working on the technology.
Computerization of Library:
The college has made the library partially computerized.
Minimum -Balance Accounts:
The College has facilitated its staff as well as the other internal stakeholders, i.e. the students
by providing them the facility to maintain a Rs.100/- balance bank account in the Syndicate bank, located
in the town itself. This has helped the students in many ways like student insurances.
Academic Innovations:
The institution has introduced many new innovative practices to help the students in their
pursuit of attaining quality education. The college has introduced remedial Classes for the students. This
has helped them to improve their learning abilities. The College has also started a new innovative
technique to help the students revise their syllabi. The teachers introduced the skill of drafting question
banks. These questions are framed on the basis of the questions being framed in the last examinations.
This has helped ease the burden of the students and improve the pass percentage.
The teachers are informed to write teaching diary, lesson plan and the head of the Institution
examine them weekly and attest the signature. The plan of action decided at the beginning of the
year in the IQAC meeting created a positive impact on the teaching and learning process.
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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
TITLE OF THE PRACTICE:-
Personalized attention to students through mentoring systems.
Our College caters to the needs of under privileged students, especially those who are
economically weaker and can‘t afford tuitions. Hence, initiatives are taken by the college to conduct
classes for those students who are very weak in the respective subjects.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION :
OBJECTIVES OF THE PRACTICE :-
The main objective of mentoring classes is to go beyond purely academic concern towards
the all round well-being of the students and to ensure they gain emotional stability.
NEEDS ADDRESSED AND THE CONTEXT : -
Faculty members divide students according to the competence and each individual is given
attention and encouragement in co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities. Extensive remedial
teaching is given for academically weaker students. Faculty members counsel students through
mentoring system and special counseling is given for girls. Also career guidance and counseling is done
for all the students
PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMME IN SUMMER :-
The Department of Physical Education conducts Physical Fitness Training Programme every
summer for the students and surrounding youth. Through this training, the 52 former students of our
college were selected for Government services as Police Constables and Home guards.
Periodically a team of teachers and students visit nearby villages to enlighten the villagers regarding
Energy conservation
Vermin Compost Unit
Solar power systems
Water Harvesting
Plantation
Value education & Mentoring classes are arranged in the regular time table.
A spiritual ambience is created in the campus through daily prayers, spiritual talks by
various religious leaders
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Annexure
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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