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UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110 002
Information Submitted
by
AKAL UNIVERSITY, TALWANDI SABO (PUNJAB)
For
Ascertaining its Norms and Standards
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UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110 002
Information by State Private Universities for ascertaining their norms and
standards
A. Legal Status
1.1 Name and Address of the University
Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, District: Bathinda (Punjab)
1.2 Headquarters of the University
Talwandi Sabo, District: Bathinda (Punjab)
1.3 Information about University
a. Website ________________
b. E-mail ________________
c. Phone Nos. ________________
d. Fax Nos. ________________ Information about Authorities of the University
a. Ph. (including mobile), Fax Nos. and e-mail of Chancellor
b. Ph. (including mobile), Fax Nos. and e-mail of Vice-Chancellor
c. Ph. (including mobile), Fax Nos. and e-mail of Registrar
d. Ph. (including mobile), Fax Nos. and e-mail of Finance Officer
www.auts.ac.in [email protected] Phone Nos. 07087775533-44-66-88 S. Iqbal Singh Chancellor Tel – 9816400501 Email- [email protected] Prof. Gurmail Singh Vice-Chancellor Tel – 9872290129 [email protected] Dr.Sawarn Singh Email- [email protected] Tel-9316163073 (M) Sh. N.K.Ghai Email- [email protected] Tel- 9988345184 (M)
1.4 Date of Establishment
4th
June, 2015
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1.5 Name of the Society/Trust promoting the University (Information may be provided in the following format) (Copy of the registered MoA/Trust Deed to be enclosed)
The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860(XXI of 1860). Copy of MOA/Trust Deed enclosed- Annexure 1.5 (page 71)
1.6
Composition of the Society/Trust
Details are provided in Appendix-I (page 27)
1.7 Whether the members of the Society/Trust are members in other Societies/Trusts or in the Board of Governors in companies? If yes, please provide details in the following format:-
Details are provided in Appendix-II (page 28)
1.8 Whether the promoting Society/Trust is involved in promoting/ running any other University/ Educational Institution? If yes, please give details in the following format:-
Yes, the Society running following educational institutions;
129 Academies (schools) in 6 states of North India.
Eternal University, Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh)
Akal Global University, USA (Registered), 2015.
School of Spiritual Science for Girls, Baru Sahib.
Elementary Teachers Training Academy, Baru Sahib. Details are provided in Appendix-III (page 29)
1.9 Whether the promoting society/trust is involved in promoting/running activities other than educational? If yes, please give details in the following format
Yes Details are provided in Appendix-IV (page 30)
1.10 Act and Notification under which established (copy of the Act & Notification to be enclosed)
Akal University Act, 2015 (Punjab Act No. 25 of 2015) Notification No. 26-Leg/2015 of 4
th June, 2015
Copy of the Act & Notification enclosed-Annexure-1.11. (Page 87)
1.11 Whether the University has been established by a separate State Act?
Yes- Akal University Act, 2015 (Punjab Act No. 25 of 2015)
B. Organization Description
2.1 Whether Unitary in nature (as per the UGC Regulation)
Yes – Akal University is a Unitary in nature.
2.2 Territorial Jurisdiction of the University as per the Act
As per Akal University Act Section 6, “(i) The University shall exercise its jurisdiction within in its campus, and (ii) The University shall affiliate to it those educational or professional institutions, established, run, or managed by the Society within the Campus with regard to which a specific decision is taken by the Society.”
2.3 Details of the constituent units of the University, if any, as mentioned in the Act
The Akal university has not established its constituent units so far.
2.4 Whether any off-campus centre(s) established? If yes, please give details of the approval granted by the State Government and UGC in the following format:- Place of the off-campus ________________
a. Letter No. & date of the approval of State Government
b. Letter No. & date of the approval of UGC (Details to be provided in Appendix-VI )
No The Akal University has not established any off-campus Centre(s) so far.
2.5 Whether any off-shore campus established? If yes, please give details of the approval granted by the Government of India and the host country in the following format:- Place of the off-shore campus ___________
a. Letter No. & date of the approval of Host country
b. Letter No. & date of the approval of Government of India
No. The Akal University has not established / set up any off-shore campus Centre(s) so far.
2.6 Does the University offer a distance education programme? If yes, whether the courses run under distance mode are approved by the competent authority? (Please enclose attested copy of the course-wise approval of competent authority)
No. The Akal University does not offer any distance education programme at present.
2.7 Whether the University has established study centre(s)? If yes, please provide details and whether these study centres are approved by the competent authority of the University and UGC? (Please enclose attested copy of the approval from the competent authority) (Details to be provided in Appendix-VII )
No. The Akal University has not established any study Centre so far.
Academic Activities Description
3. Academic Programmes
3.1 Details of the programmes permitted to be offered by Gazette Notification of the State Government and its reference
The programmes being offered are as per The Akal University Act, 2015 (Punjab Act No. 25 of 2015) Clause 4, Objects of the University and Clause 5, Powers and Functions of the University. The relevant clauses and detail of courses offered are given in Appendix-VIII (Page 33)
3.2 Current number of academic programmes/ courses offered by the University
(Details of academic programs/ courses offered by the University provided in Appendix-IX (Page 34))
3.3 Whether approvals of relevant statutory council(s) such as AICTE, BCI, DEC, DCI, INC, MCI, NCTE, PCI, etc. have been taken to: (Details to be provided in Appendix-X)
The University has introduced only those courses which are permitted by the UGC and Akal University Act, 2015. Any approval from other statutory bodies such as AICTE, BCI, DEC, DCI, INC, MCI, NCTE, PCI, etc. is not required
3.4 If the University is running courses under distance mode, please provide details about the students enrolled in the prescribed format:
Akal University is not offering any course under distance mode at present.
3.5 Temporal plan of academic work in the University Semester system/ Annual system
The academic work of the University follows Semester System with continuous evaluation of the students.
3.6 Whether the University is running any course which is not specified under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956? If yes, please give details in the prescribed format:- (Details to be provided in Appendix-XI )
The University is not running any course which is not specified under Section 22 of the UGC Act.
4. Student Enrolment and Student Support
4.1 Number of students enrolled in the University for the current academic year according to regions and countries (Please give separate information for main campus and off-campus/off-shore campus)
Particulars No. of students from the same State where
the University is located
No. of students
from other States
No. of NRI students
No. of overseas students excluding
NRIs
Grand Total
Foreign Students
Person of Indian Origin students
UG M 54 9 0 0 0 63
F 163 26 0 0 0 189
T
217 35 0 0 0 252
PG M 6 0 0 0 0 6
F 81 14 0 0 0 95
T
87 14 0 0 0 101
M.Phil M Not Applicable
F
T
Ph.D.. M Proposed to Admit Students in February 2016
F
T
Diploma M Not Applicable
F
T
PG Diploma Not Applicable
Certificate M Not Applicable
Any Other (Pl. Specify)
M Not Applicable
M-Male, F-Female, T-Total
4.2 Category-wise students
No. of
Category Female Male Total
SC* 17 4 21
ST* 0 0 0
OBC* 30 6 36
PH
General 237 59 296
Total 284 69 353
Note: *All the eligible candidates who applied for admission under these categories were admitted during the current academic session.
4.3 Details of the two batches of students admitted
Particulars Batch 1
Batch 2
Year of Entry – 2015-16
Year of Entry – Not Applicable
UG PG Total UG PG Total
No. admitted to the programme
263 112 375 Not Applicable
No. of Drop-outs Within four months of Joining
(a) Afterwards
11 0
11 0
22 0
Not
Applicable
No. appeared for the final year examination
1st
batch yet to appear in Final exam
Not Applicable
No. passed in the final exam -- Not Applicable
No. passed in first class - Not Applicable
4.4 Does the University provide bridge/remedial courses to the educationally disadvantaged students? If yes, please give details
Yes –The University offers remedial courses to the educationally disadvantaged Students. During the current semester the University offered following remedial courses to weak students:
Special classes of English writing and oral communication to those students who studied up to 10+2 level with Punjabi or Hindi medium and now shifted to English as medium of instruction and examination and were facing problem in understanding lectures delivered in English and writing examination in English.
Students with non-science background but opted for B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics were arranged special classes for Chemistry subject, which is Generic paper in B.Sc-I program.
Special classes for some students of B.Sc.-I (Honours) Mathematics were arranged for Algebra paper as they were not having adequate exposure to the subject at their school level. Algebra is one of the core paper for Mathematics Undergraduate honour course..
Some students of B.Sc.-I (Honours) Chemistry were arranged special classes for Mathematics as they are from 10+2 in medical stream and had not studied Mathematics at 10+2 level. Mathematics is compulsory paper for them.
4.5 Does the University provide any financial help to the students from socially disadvantageous group? If yes, please give details
Yes –The University offer Scholarship to meritorious students and those belonging to socially disadvantages and economically weaker segment of the society. Information on students benefited financially is as follows: (i) Undergraduate programmes
Sr No Number of Students Scholarship/concession In Rupees
1 87 10,000.00
2 34 15,000.00
3 26 20,000.00
4 19 42,000.00
Total 166 (72% of total admitted)
10,000-42,000
(ii) Postgraduate programmes
Sr No Number of Students Scholarship/concession In Rupees
1 33 10,000.00
2 19 25,000.00
3 3 30,000.00
4 5 52,000.00
Total 60 (47% of total admitted)
10,000-52,000
4.6 In case the University is running M.Phil/Ph.D..programme, whether it is full time or part time and whether these programmes are run as per UGC Regulations,2009 on M.Phil/Ph.D..
University has planned to start/offer full time Ph.D.. programme (during 2015-16 session) in Feb 2016 as per UGC regulation 2009.
4.7 Whether the University have a website? If yes please give website address and whether the website is regularly updated?
Yes Akal University Website www.auts.ac.inis updated regularly.
4.8 How are the prospective students informed about the criteria for admission, rules & regulations, facilities available, etc.?
The current 2015-16 being the first academic session of the Akal University, the prospective students were informed about the programmes offered, and criteria for admission, rules & regulations, facilities available and other unique features of academics at the University through the following methods:
Putting hoardings and Wall paintings at strategic points in the catchment area of the University.
Advertisement through electronic media-TV & Radio-92.7 channel, SMS service to potential students
Publishing advertisement in newspapers-Tribune and Ajit and inserting pamphlets in newspapers.
Personal visit by the University staff to local schools and
colleges in the surrounding areas.
Information regarding admission process, fee, transportation, hostel etc. was publicized / made available on the Akal University website.
Handbook of Information 2015-16 was made available to all those candidates and/or parents visiting the Akal University for seeking information, admission or inquiring about the admission process and University’s rules and regulations.
4.9 Whether any grievance redressal mechanism is available in the University? If yes, please provide details about the complaints received against malpractices, etc. in the University in the following format:-
Following grievances redressal committees have been constituted and functioning actively: 1. Anti-Ragging Committee 2. Grievances Redressal Committee 3. Disciplinary Committee 4. Gender Sensitization & Anti Sexual Harassment Committee 5. Transport Committee 6. Hostel Common Room Committee 7. Hostel Mess Committee 8. Hostel Housekeeping committee
The committees have been instructed to hold meetings as and when need arises or when pro-active initiatives are required to be taken to avoid potential eventuality or to strengthen the smooth and efficient functioning of the University.
Minor issues reported to a few committees or brought to the notice of University administration stand resolved to the entire satisfaction of the stakeholders. (Details are provided in Appendix-XII (Page 37))
5. Curriculum, Teaching Learning Process/Method, Examination/Evaluation System
5.1 Which University body finalized the curriculum? The composition of the body may be given. (Board of Studies, Academic Council, Board of Management)
Akal University follows the following procedure to finalize the course curriculum: 1. Departmental Academic committees proposed course
curriculum. 2. Undergraduate/Postgraduate Board of Studies (having at least 2
outside subject experts) scrutinized & recommended the course structure & syllabi of each programme to the Academic Council of the University.
3. Academic Council considered and approved the recommendation of the UG/PG Boards of different programmes.
4. Board of Management on recommendation of the Academic council of the University finally approved the curriculum.
The composition of the Boards of Studies, Academic Council, Board of Management attached in Appendices- XVII A,B,C &D(page 51-58).
5.2 What are the Rules/regulations/procedure for revision of the curriculum and when was the curriculum last updated?
Akal University follows the following procedure to revise the course curriculum:
Undergraduate and postgraduate Board of Studies on their own or on the recommendation of any teacher in the Department or centre, design the outline or change therein in the curriculum of
various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by a Department or centre.
The recommendations of the Board of Studies are sent to the Dean of Faculty concerned who recommend the same for consideration of the Academic Council of the University.
The Academic Council of the University considers the curriculum or changes suggested by the Board of Studies.
On approval of the Academic Council, the new curriculum is to be implemented for the next academic year of the university. 2015-16 being the first academic session of the University, the issue of revision of curriculum is not yet applicable.
5.3 Whether approval of statutory bodies such as Board of Studies, Academic Council and Board of Management of the University has been taken to start various courses? If yes, please enclose extracts of the minutes.
Akal University commenced its first academic session on June 23, 2015. As per Act, the Statutory Bodies of the University approved the Course structure and syllabi of various programmes offered in the first academic session. Extracts of the minutes of meetings of the statutory bodies are enclosed- Annexure 5.3 (page 105).
5.4 Furnish details of the following aspects of curriculum design Innovation such as modular curricula Inter/multidisciplinary approach
• Our syllabi are based as such (without any exception) on the Model Curricula in different subjects as proposed by the UGC. It includes additional topics which are modern and / or needed at the local level.
• In order to ensure full coverage of complete syllabus, structure of each syllabi and of the question papers are specifically designed incorporating the followings:
• One compulsory question is a part of the question paper. • the syllabi of each paper constitute four Units. Each unit
consists of two modules. Examiners are instructed to set one question from each module or even can set a question in parts that cover both modules. Candidates are required to attempt one question from each unit.
• MCQ is integral part of the examination and is compulsory for the students. MCQ Questions are designed to cover the entire syllabi.
• The Generic paper incorporated in each semester is inter-/multi-disciplinary in nature.
• Skill development papers are skill oriented courses to enhance the employability of students.
5.5 Has the University conducted an academic audit? If yes, please give details regarding frequency and its usage.
Yes, the University conducts academic audit once in each semester by a committee of prominent outside experts. The report/outcome was shared with the concerned HODs/ In charge and all the suggestions are implemented. The deficiencies pointed out are removed and additional resources are provided wherever required. First academic audit was conducted by a team of experts led by Dr.B.S.Sekhon, Professor (Retd.) of Biology, Ohio State University, USA during his visit to University from 21
st to 23
rdAugust, 2015.
5.6 Apart from classroom instruction, what are the other avenues of learning provided for the students? (Example: Projects, Internships, Field trainings, Seminars, etc.)
Besides class room teachings other avenues include :
Projects& Presentation by students
Field visits for procurement of study material, collect samples and for on the spot study/learning/training of the students
Internships
Lectures / interaction with academia, industry & Society
Quiz/competition
Dissertation and seminars
5.7 Please provide details of the examination system (Whether examination based or practical based)
The University follows “Choice Based Credit System” examination system which involves evaluation based on both Theory and Practical Examinations. 1. Theory Examination: The examination system of the University has been designed keeping in view the recommendations of the UGC and the best available option of testing and evaluation. The system has been designed with enough external components to make it acceptable to the corporate world and constitutes the followings:
Continuous assessment 10%
Mid Semester term examination 10%
Multiple Choice Examination 20%
End Semester Examination 60%
The basic principle of the system being that it should be “Scientific, objective and transparent” with least possibility of subjectivity caused due to the individual evaluator, particular subject or a particular batch of students. The system of setting of question papers and evaluation of answer scripts are both by examiners from other universities in the region. 2. Practical Examination: The Practical component of the curriculum has following parts. Continuous assessment 20% Record/Practical file 20% End semester Practical Examination 40% Viva-voce 20% The continuous component is based on evaluation of each practical conducted by the students and the award of final continuous component is the average performance of all practical’s. The End semester Practical examination and Viva-voce are conducted by outside experts and the practical’s are actually conducted in the lab for evaluation. 3. Credit and Grade point system of evaluation
At the end of the semester, the students are awarded a letter grade in each registered course for the semester depending on the performance that may consist of mid semester examination s, tests, and quizzes(announced and surprise),laboratory evaluation, tutorial work, seminars, home assignment and end semester examination.
Letter grades are awarded to the students as indicated below. Each letter grade indicates the level of performance in the course and grade point for the purpose of computing the SGPA.AGPA and CGPA.
Grade Points Grade Interpretation
9.00-10.00 O Outstanding
8.00-8.99 A+ Excellent
7.00-7.99 A Very Good
6.00-6.99 B+ Good
5.00-5.99 B Satisfactory
4.00-4.99 C Pass
<3.99 F Fail
A Absent
D Detained
3. Credit Point Credit point is the value obtained by multiplying the grade point (G) by the credit (C)
4. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is the value obtained by
dividing the sum of credit points (P) earned by a student in various
courses taken in a semester by the total number of credits earned by
the student in that semester. SGPA shall be rounded off to two
decimal places. For each SGPA a grade should be given.
SGPA is the weighted average of all the grades awarded to a student
in a given semester and computed as follows:
SGPA = (CiGi)
Ci
Where Ci denotes credits assigned to the ith
paper and Gi indicates
the grade point obtained by the student in the ith
paper in a
particular semester.
5. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ‘Cumulative Grade Point Average’ (CGPA) is the value obtained by
dividing the sum of credit points in all the courses earned by a
student for the entire Program, by the total number of credits. CGPA
shall be rounded off to two decimal places. CGPA indicates the
comprehensive academic performance of a student in a Program. An
overall letter grade (Cumulative Grade) for the entire Program shall
be awarded to a student depending on his/her CGPA.
CGPA is the weighted average of all the grades awarded to a
student since his/her entry into the University up to and including
the latest semester and computed as follows:
CGPA = (CiGi)
Ci
Where Ci denotes credits assigned to the ith
paper and Gi indicates
the grade point obtained by the student in the ith
paper in that
semester.
5.8 What methods of evaluation of answer scripts does the University follow? Whether external experts are invited for evaluation?
For end semester examination-
Question paper setting – by external subject experts.
Conduct of practical examination– by external subject experts, and
Evaluation of answer scripts– by external subject experts. Akal University teachers are only involved in continuous evaluation of the students and hence award of internal assessment (having only 40% weightage (20% continuous assessment + 20% MCQ Test) in final score). Final exam evaluation is totally external.
5.9 Mention the number of malpractice cases reported during the last 3 years and how they are dealt with.
Examination for first time is yet to be conducted during December, 2015.
5.10 Does the University have a continuous internal evaluation system?
Yes. Continuous internal evaluation has been assigned 40% weightage: 20% MCQ and 20% award based on overall score of the students. It is based on the following parameters:
Score in Mid Semester examination,
Snap tests conducted by the class teacher
Thematic assignments given by teachers,
Projects/Seminar of allotted topics by the teacher concerned.
Regularity in classes.
5.12 How are the question papers set to ensure the achievement of the course objectives?
To ensure objectivity and transparency and also to meet the course objective, Akal University has adopted the following procedure for setting of question papers for end semester examinations:
Head of each department concerned in consultation with teachers teaching different papers prepare a list of subject experts teaching different papers. List so prepared is placed before the undergraduate & postgraduate board of Studies.
The list is considered in the meeting of the UG/PG Board of Studies. The UG/PG Board of Studies approves a panel of examiners for each course.
Out of the panel of examiners, the VC approves the names of examiners.
The Controller (incharge) of Examination communicate with the approved examiners, and dispatches the paper setting material by post or deliver the same through special official of the University. Utmost care is exercised to maintain complete secrecy in implementation of the entire process.
Paper-setters are provided with detailed instructions regarding the number of hours allotted to each topic of the subject in the curriculum, and model question paper to enable him/ her to set the question paper covering the entire syllabus of the subject.
First question (in all papers) is compulsory and constitutes of short answer questions spread over the entire syllabi. Furthermore to ensure full coverage of course, each syllabi is divided into four units and students are required to attempt one question from each of the four units. Course curriculum including objectives of paper, teaching pedagogy are passed on to the external examiners to ensure compliance.
To test the basic understanding of the subject concerned, each semester examination includes MCQ examination consisting of 20 Multiple Choice Questions spread over whole of the syllabi of each paper. To avoid guess work by the student’s wrong answers are penalized by awarding negative marking.
5.13 State the policy of the University for the constitution of board of question paper setters, board of examiners and invigilators.
To ensure objectivity and transparency, Akal University has adopted the following policy for constitution of boards of paper setters, examiners and invigilators for end semester Theory and Practical examinations:
Head of each department concerned in consultation with teachers teaching different papers prepare a list of subject experts teaching different papers. List so prepared is placed before the undergraduate & postgraduate board of Studies.
The list is considered in the meeting of the UG/PG Board of Studies. The UG/PG Board of Studies approve a panel of examiners for each course.
Out of the panel of paper setters &examiners, the VC approve the name of examiners.
The Controller (incharge) of Examination communicate with the approved examiners, and dispatch the paper setting material by post or to deliver the same through special official of the University. Utmost care is exercised to maintain complete secrecy in implementation of the entire process.
Board of examiners for each course is approved by the respective undergraduate or postgraduate board of studies.
For science subjects, external examiners are appointed to conduct practical. They are also involved in Table marking of answer scripts of end semester examination. For non-science subjects, answer scripts are delivered at their addresses and collected after evaluation by special messenger who is provided University vehicle for the purpose.
The work of conducting exams including invigilation duties is approved by the VC.
Mid-se0mester as well as g the end semester examinations are planned and executed at central level for the university as a whole. In each examination hall, at least two invigilators are appointed. The Centre superintendent conducts continuous checking and invigilation. Furthermore, operation of the conduct work is monitored through CCTV cameras installed in class rooms and labs and monitored by the higher authorities including VC of the University.
5.14 How regular and time-bound are conduct of examinations and announcement of results? Substantiate with details of dates of examinations and announcement of results for the last 3 years. Details to be provided in the following format:-
Akal University commenced with its first session during 2015-16. The Time Schedule followed by the University for its First semester is as follows:
Conduct of the Mid Semester examination -September 22-28 , 2015.
Evaluation of Mid-semester Examination answer sheets by the faculty- 29.9.2015-5.10.2015.
Conduct of MCQ test- November, 2015.
Conduct of the End Semester examination -December 7-17, 2015.
Conduct of Practical examination: December 18-23, 2015.
Evaluation of end Semester examination answer sheets by the external examiners- December 24 , 2015 to January 7, 2015.
Declaration of first semester result: 20th
January, 2016.
C. Admission Process
6.1 How are students selected for
admission to various courses? Please provide faculty-wise information
a. Through special entrance tests
b. Through interviews
c. Through their academic record
d. Through combination of the above
Because of first academic year of the University, students were admitted on their academic record. Minimum condition for eligibility to apply for admission was 60% marks in 10+2 level for undergraduate (Honour) courses and minimum 60% aggregate or in the subject for admission to post-graduate courses.
Ph.D.. admission for 2015-16 is proposed to be held in Feb, 2016 through the entrance test with exemption for UGC/CSIR-JRF qualified candidates. Final admission would be based on performance in interview and availability of expert guide in the revealed/preferred research area of interest of the applicant candidate(s).
6.2 Whether the University is admitting students from national level entrance test or state level entrance test? If yes, please provide details
Yet to admit Ph.D.. students in Feb. 2015through entrance test or from those who qualified UGC/CSIR-JRF.
6.3 Whether admission procedure is available on the University website and in the prospectus
Yes Admission procedure made available both on the University Website, Prospectus and Students Handbook of Information for 2015-16.
6.4 Please provide details of the eligibility criteria for admission in all the courses
Because of first academic year of the University, student sadmissions were based on their academic record. Minimum condition for eligibility to apply for admission was 60% marks in 10+2 level for undergraduate (Honour) courses and minimum 60% aggregate or in the subject for admission to post-graduate courses.
Ph.D.. admission for 2015-16 is proposed to be held in Feb, 2016 through the entrance test with exemption for UGC/CSIR-JRF qualified candidates. Final admission would be based on performance in interview and availability of expert guide in the research area of interest of the applicant candidate(s).
6.5 Whether University is providing any reservation/ relaxation in admission? If yes, please provide details in the following format:-
Yes, the University is following the reservation policy of the Government of Punjab for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/BC.
Relaxation of 5% marks from the minimum eligibility criteria for admission is available to SC/ST/OBC/BC candidates.
6.6
Whether any management quota is available for admission in the University? If yes, please provide details.
NO There is no management quota what-so-ever available for any course offered by the University.
6.7 What is the admission policy of the University with regard to NRI and overseas students?
At present there is no NRI/Overseas quota for admission. However the University propose to encourage the enrollment of NRI/overseas students in future.
D. Fee Structure
7.1 Present Course-wise fee structure of the University (Please provide head-wise details of total fee charged)
Undergraduate Honour Courses Fee/Charges(Rs)
Prospectus Charges 100.00
Admission Charges 1500.00
Tuition Fee per semester 15000.00
Hostel Rent per month 1000.00
Hostel Mess Charges per month 2000.00
Examination Fee per semester 1000.00 Postgraduate Courses Fee/Charges(Rs)
Prospectus Charges 100.00
Admission Charges 1500.00
Tuition Fee per semester 20000.00
Hostel Rent per month 1000.00
Hostel Mess Charges per month 2000.00
Examination Fee per semester 1000.00
7.2 Any other fee charged by the University other than the fee displayed in the UGC website (e.g. Building Fee, Development Fee, Fee by any name, etc.)
Akal University does not charge any fee other than displayed on the University Website.
7.3 Whether fee structure is available on the University website and in the prospectus?
Yes, all information is provided both at Website, in the Prospectus and Handbook of Students Information of Akal University.
7.4 Whether fee is charged by the University as per fee structure displayed in the University website and in the prospects or some hidden charges are there?
The Akal University charges fee as per Fee structure displayed on Website and in the Prospects and there are no hidden charges whatsoever.
7.5 Mode of Fee collection Fee Collection is done either through cash deposit personally by the student/ward, or depositing fee through cheque/DD or by depositing money directly in bank account of the University.
7.8 Whether University is providing any concession in fee to students? If yes, please provide details.
Yes The University provides fee concession to meritorious students including those from economically weaker sections of society. The University has also been extending the government scholarship schemes including Ashirwad scheme for SC candidates, ST Candidates and students belonging to other minority communities. Criteria for Fee concession /Scholarship to all meritorious students by the University is given below:
A. B. For Undergraduate Courses
S.No. Marks obtained in 10+2 Exam
Financial assistance per Year
(Fee+Hostel+Mess)
1. Above 90% Rs 42,000/-
2. 85 – 90% Rs 20,000/-
3. 80 – 85% Rs. 15,000/-
4. 70 – 80% Rs. 10,000/-
C. For Postgraduate Courses
S.No. Graduation B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.
Financial assistance per Year
(Fee+Hostel+Mess)
1. Above 80% Rs52,000/-
2. 75 – 80% Rs30,000/-
3. 70 – 75% Rs. 25,000/-
4. 65 – 70% Rs. 10,000/-
7.9 Details of the Hostel Fee including mess charges
Rs 1000/- per month hostel room rent including electricity and water charges and provision of hot water, fans etc.
Rs 2000/- per month as mess charges (including breakfast, tea, lunch and Dinner)
7.10 Any other fee Examination Fee Rs 1000/- per student per semester.
7.11 Basis of Fee Structure
The Fee and other charges are approved by the Board of Management and the Governing Body of Akal University.
7.12 Whether the University has received any complaint with regard to fee charged or fee structure? If yes please give details about the action taken.
NO The University has not received any complaint with regard to fee charged or fee structure.
7.13 Whether University is providing any scholarship to students? If yes, please provide details.
Yes The University provides scholarship to meritorious students including those from economically weaker sections of the society. The
University has also been extending the scholarship schemes offered by both the Government of India and the Government of Punjab to its students. The Government Grants scholarship to meritorious students, Toppers in the examinations, students from economically weaker section (low income families), blind or Physically handicapped persons having marks more than 65% for post graduation admission and more than 70% marks in 10+2 for under graduation admissions in progressive manner- the rule/philosophy being higher marks more scholarship.
E. Faculty
8.1 Total no. of Sanctioned and filled up posts (Institution wise and Department wise)
Dept. Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Sanctioned Filled Sanctioned Filled Sanctioned Filled
Botany 1 0 0 0 2 3
Chemistry 1 1 0 0 2 3
Commerce 1 0 0 0 2 2+1Guest
Economics 1 0 0 0 2 1+1Guest
English 1 0 0 0 2 3
Mathematics 1 0 0 0 2 3
Physics 1 0 0 0 2 3
Punjabi 1 0 0 0 2 1
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies
1 1 Guest 0 0 1 1
Zoology 1 1 0 0 2 2
Total 10 2 + 1 Guest
0 0 19 22+2 Guest
Note: Note: 1. Teachers in Punjabi and Economics Department were not appointed because of non-start of
Post Graduate courses in these subjects. 2. Where suitable candidate for Professor Position was not available, one additional Assistant Professor was recruited in place of Professor’s position.
8.2 Details of teaching staff in the following format (Please provided details – Institution wise and Department-wise) (Details provided in Appendix-XIII, Page 38)
Dep
t
Name of
the
Teacher
Designatio
n
Age Educational Qualifications (whether qualified as per UGC Regulations)
Teaching
experienc
e in years
Date of appointment
Whether
full time
or part
time
Regul
ar or
adhoc
Scale
of
Pay
No. of
public
ations
8.3 Category-wise Number of Teaching Staff
Category
Female Male Total
SC 0 0 0
ST 0 0 0
OBC 0 1 1
PH 0 0 0
General 9 13 22
Total 9 14 23
8.4 Details of the permanent and temporary faculty members in the following format
Particulars Female Male Total
Total no. of permanent teachers 7 12 19
No. of teachers with Ph.D.. as the highest qualification 2 9 11
No. of teachers with M.Phil. as the highest qualification 3 1 4
No. of teachers with PG as the highest qualification 2 2 4
Total no. of temporary teachers 2 2 4
No. of teachers with Ph.D.. as the highest qualification 0 1 1
No. of teachers with M.Phil. as the highest qualification 1 1 2
No. of teachers with PG as the highest qualification 1 0 1
Total no. of part-time teachers [Guest faculty] 0 2 2
No. of teachers with Ph.D.. as the highest qualification 0 1 1
No. of teachers with M.Phil. as the highest qualification 0 0 0
No. of teachers with PG as the highest qualification 0 0 1
Total No. of visiting teachers 0 1 1
8.5 Ratio of full-time teachers to part-time/contract teachers
7:1
8.6 Process of recruitment of faculty -Whether advertised? (pl. attach copy of the ad) -Whether selection committee was constituted as per the UGC Regulation?
Yes – Advertisements through leading national newspapers were published from northern and southern India along with rolling advertisement on website www.auts.ac.inof the Akal University. (copies enclosed-Annexure 8.6 (page 126)) Yes -Selection Committees were constituted as per UGC guidelines. At least two subject experts from other Universities were nominated in each selection committee.
8.7 Does the University follow self-appraisal method to evaluate teachers on teaching, research and work satisfaction? If yes, how is the self-appraisal of teachers analyzed and used? Whether Self-Appraisal Evaluation Peer Review Students evaluation Others (specify)
Yes, the University follows following procedure:
Self-Appraisal by the teachers.
Peer review by follow teachers through informal mechanism.
Feedback from students-Blind appraisal by students of teachers teaching various courses through well-structured questionnaire filled in the absence of the teacher concerned and conducted by non-teaching person to maintain confidentiality and neutrality.
Monitoring through counselors and CCTV cameras installed in class rooms and science labs.
Mid-semester test, weekly assignments, seminars and other results.
8.8 Institution-wise and Department-wise teacher student ratio (only full time faculty)
Department
Botany
Chemistry
Commerce
Economics
English
Mathematics
Physics
Punjabi
Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Zoology
Overall Ratio
Teacher: Student 1:06 1:19 1:19 1:09 1:16 1:24 1:20 1:08 1:05 1:10 1:15
8.9 Whether the University is providing UGC Pay Scales to the Permanent Faculty? If yes, please provide the following details:-
Yes, as per UGC norms the University provides the following pay scale to its faculty:
Scale of Pay with all the allowances Professor of Eminence– Professor: Associate Professor Assistant Professor Mode of Payment – (Cash/Cheque)
Rs 1 Lakh per month +free AC accommodation [Professors of eminence getting more than last pay drawn minus pension of a retired Professor]. Rs. 37400-67000 + AGP 10000 + DA as per Government of Punjab(113% at present) + HRA/Free accommodation Rs. 37400-67000 + AGP 9000 + DA as per Government of Punjab + HRA/Free accommodation. . Rs 15600-39100 + AGP 6000 + 5 (2 ) Advance increments for Ph.D.. (M.Phil.) + DA as per Government of Punjab (113% at present) + HRA /Free Accommodation. Online transfer to respective bank account of teachers.
8.10 Pay /Remuneration provided to:- Part-Time Faculty – Guest Faculty – Temporary Faculty
The Akal University has not appointed any part time or guest faculty as such. However, Dr. Sawarn Singh, Mr. N.K.Ghai and Jaivinder Singh, employees of/Associated with the Akal University are taking classes voluntarily as social service for the University. Rs 30,000/- per month to 3 teachers employed temporarily on contract basis + Free AC accommodation on the university campus.
8.11 Facilities for teaching staff (Please provide details about Residence, Rooms, Cubicals, Computers/ Any other)
AC residential accommodation or HRA
AC faculty rooms
Personal computers with LAN connection & WI-FI facilities
Free Printing services on printers.
Free Photostat services
Subsidized food and free tea facilities on campus.
Canteen facility
Library facilities
F. Infrastructure
9.1 Does the University have sufficient space for
Land & Building? Yes, The University is developed on land measuring over 40 acres. The University has big administrative area, academic area, Main Library, Play Grounds and indoor games, Canteen and spacious Hostels. The University has about six lakh square feet of covered area.
9.2 Does the University have sufficient class rooms? Yes, the University has sufficient number of classrooms for existing and future requirements to run several academic programs.
9.3 Laboratories & Equipment (Details to be provided in Appendix-XIV and Appendix-XV)
Details provided in Appendix-XV (page 42-49)
9.4 Library Details provided in Appendix-XIV (page 41)
a) Total Space (all Kinds) Main Library is established on a spacious and airy area. The library is set up on an area of 12570Sq Feet on the Top Floor of the building. The library has adequate space for storage of books and journals and sitting arrangement for readers for the coming one decade.
b) Computer / Communication facilities The library is equipped with 15 computers along with internet facility to facilitate online access to research journals and other study or research material. The University has subscribed to several journals pertaining to different streams of teaching. The Akal University is in the process of subscribing online journals and the students can access to them free of charges.
Intercom facility in the Library for communication within the University.
The University is applying for UGC’s Infonet membership for information, academic resources and services.
Automatic Book issue and return system
Reprographic facility.
c) Total no. of Ref. Books (Each Department) Department
Botany
Chemistry
Commerce
Economics
English
Mathematics
Physics
Punjabi
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies
Number of Books 101 145 190 63
1397 170 182 613 931 43
Zoology
History
Social Studies
General Knowledge
Computer/ ITC
Total
931 369 28 19 56
4304
d) All Research Journals subscribed on a regular basis
International Journals 10
National Journals75
9.5 Sports Facilities (Details to be provided in Appendix-XVI)
(Details provided in Appendix-XVI (page 50)
a) Open Play Ground(s) for outdoor sports (Athletics, Football, Hockey, Cricket, etc.)
Akal university has a common playground having facility for playing Football, Volleyball, Hockey, and Cricket.
b) Track for Athletics Akal university has made provision for a 400 m track for Athletics.
c) Basketball courts Akal University has two Basketball courts on the campus.
d) Squash / Tennis Courts A cemented lawn tennis court is proposed.
e) Swimming Pool (Size) Akal University does not have a swimming pool at present.
f) Indoor Sports Facilities including Gymnasium Akal University has provided TT Hall, gymnasium and area for playing Chess.
g) Any other The University has also made provision for sports activities including Weight Lifting, Baseball, Netball, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi and Judo.
9.6 Does the University has provision for Residential Accommodation including hostels (boys & girls separately)
Akal University has made a provision for residential accommodation for boys and girls separately.
There is a provision to accommodate more 150 girls in a hostel. At present, 140 girls are residing in the hostel.
There is separate hostel facility for boys.
G. Financial Viability
10.1 Details of the Corpus Fund
created by the University Amount – FDR No. Date – Period - (Documentary evidence to be given)
Detail of Corpus Fund Akal University Talwandi Sabo
Deposit Date
Name of
Bank FDR Number Deposit Amount
Maturity Date
23.07.2013
SBI 33151115936 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 SBI 33151127022 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 SBI 33151123640 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 SBI 33151107298 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 SBI 33151135191 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 SBI 33151119758 50,00,000.00 23.07.2017
23.07.2013 PSB 2351400001939 2,00,00,000.00 23.07.2017
Total 5,00,00,000.00
(Documentary evidence attached Annexure 10.1 (Page No 140))
10.2 Financial position of the University (please provide audited income and expenditure statement for the last 3 years)
Audited income and expenditure statement for the last 3 years is not available/applicable as the University commenced with its first academic session this year (2015-16) only.
10.3 Source of finance and quantum of funds available for running the University (for last audited year)
Not applicable as the University commenced with its first academic session this year (2015-16) only.
10.4 What is the University’s ‘unit cost’ of education? (Unit cost = total annual expenditure (budget accruals) divided by the number of students enrolled) Unit cost calculated excluding the salary component may also be given
Rs 86876.00 per student (with salary component)
Rs 37152.00 per student (Without salary)
H. Governance System 11. Organization, Governance and Management
11.1 Composition of the statutory bodies of the University (please give names, profession & full postal address of the members and date of constitution):- Governing Board Executive Council Board of Management Academic Council Finance Committee Board of Studies Others (Details to be provided in Appendix-XVII)
Composition of the statutory bodies of the University detailed in the following Appendices:
Governing Body Appendix-XVII A (Page 51)
Board of Management Appendix-XVII B (Page 52)
Academic Council Appendix-XVII C (Page 53)
Finance Committee Appendix-XVII D (Page 54)
Board of Studies Appendix-XVII E (Page 58)
11.2 Dates of the meetings of the above bodies held during the last 2 years (Enclose attested copy of the minutes of the meetings)
Akal University commenced with its first academic session in June 2015. Meetings of various bodies were held once only as per detail below:
Governing Body November 14, 2015.
Board of Management November 14, 2015.
Academic Council November 15, 2015.
Finance Committee November 15, 2015.
Board of Studies Both Undergraduate & Postgraduate
i. Botany September 26, 2015.
ii. Chemistry September 26, 2015.
iii. Commerce September 26, 2015.
iv. Economics September 26, 2015.
v. English September 26, 2015.
vi. Mathematics September 26, 2015.
vii. Physics September 26, 2015.
viii. Punjabi September 26, 2015.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib September 26, 2015.
ix. Zoology September 26, 2015.
(Copy of the minutes of the meetings enclosed in Annexure-11.2 (page 149))
11.3 What percentage of the members of the Boards of Studies, or such other academic committees, are external? Enclose the guidelines for BOS or such other Committees.
S No Department % of External Members
1 Botany 50%
2 Chemistry 50%
3 Commerce 50%
4 Economics 66%
5 English 50%
6 Mathematics 50%
7 Physics 50%
8 Punjabi 66%
9 Sri Guru Granth Sahib 66%
10 Zoology 50%
Guidelines for BOS enclosed Annexure 11.3 (Page 68).
11.4 Are there other strategies to review academic programmes besides the academic council? If yes, give details about what, when and how often are such reviews made?
Detail of the strategies to review academic programmes is as follows:
Fortnightly faculty interaction meetings are held in the University. During deliberation and interaction, faculty members provides feedback about the academic programs offered, problems faced by the faculty and students, desirable innovations and initiatives required by the University and feasibility of new programs and academic initiatives. These are deliberated among the participants. Consensus arrived at are taken up with the higher authorities including the Undergraduate and postgraduate Boards of Studies, Governing body and Board of Management.
Feasibility of new academic initiatives are also deliberated with eminent academicians and educational administrators to implement the same in the University.
Feedback about the academic programs offered by other leading universities in light of the local needs and feasibility areas are examined and put forth to the higher authorities.
J. Research Profile
12.1 Faculty-wise and Department-wise information to be provided in respect of the following:-
Student Teacher Ratio
Class Rooms
Teaching labs
Research labs (Major Equipment’s)
Research Scholars (M.Tech, Ph.D.., Post-Doctoral Scholars)
Publications in last 3 years (Year-wise list)
No. of Books Published
Patents
Transfer of Technology
Inter-departmental Research (Inter-disciplinary)
Consultancy
Externally funded Research Projects
Educational Programmes Arranged
Details attached Annexure-12.1 (page 70)
K. Misc.
13. Details of Non-Teaching Staff
13.1 Details of Non-Teaching Staff
Name Designation Age Qualification Scale of Pay Date of Appointment
Trained Yes/No If yes, Details
Details are provided in Appendix –XVIII (Page 61)
13.2 Summary of
the Non- Teaching Staff
Particulars Female Male Total
Administrative Staff Group A Group B Group C Group D Sub total
0 1 5 6
12
3 4
11 41
59
3 5
16 47
71
Technical Staff Group A Group B Group C Group D Sub total
0 0 4 0
4
0 0 2 0
2
0 0 6 0
6
Grand Total 16 61 77
6
13.3 No. of Non-teaching staff category wise
Category Female Male Total
Sc 0 15 15
ST 0 9 9
OBC 1 10 11
PH 0 0 0
General 15 27 42
Total 16 61 77
13.4 Ratio of Non-teaching staff to students 1 Non-teaching staff: 5 Students
13.5 Ratio of Non-teaching staff to faculty 1 teacher: 3.21 Non-teaching Staff
14. Academic Results
15.1 Faculty-wise and course-wise academic results of the
past 3 years
Not Applicable as Akal University commenced its first
academic session in June, 2015.Started this year only.
15. Accreditation
15.1 Whether Accredited by NAAC? If yes please provide the following details: Date of Accreditation Period Grade CGPA Grading System Followed
Not Applicable as Akal University commenced its first academic session in June, 2015.
15.2 Whether courses are accredited by NBA? If yes please provide course-wise details as under:-
S.No. Course Whether Accredited
Period of Accreditation
Not Applicable as Akal University commenced its first academic session in June, 2015..
15.3 Other Accreditations, if any
Not required
15.4 Any other information (including special achievements by the University which may be relevant for the University)
NO
16. Strength and Weaknesses of the University
16.1 Strengths of the University
1. The University has been established by the Kalgidhar Society having 30
years rich experience and established credibility in establishing and
running education institutions. At present the Society is running 129
(10+2) Academies (Schools) and 3 Universities (The other is Eternal
University at Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh, Akal Global University,
USA). The society is registered as charitable organization and bridging
gap in providing value based quality education in the rural areas.
2. Highly qualified and academically excellent faculty. The University
followed UGC guidelines and standard norms and practices for
recruitment of faculty and in payment of full UGC scales and other
benefits like Free accommodation, HRA, etc. to its faculty.
3. Five Year Integrated Programmes offered by the University to impart
subject specific comprehensive and intensive knowledge to the
students.
4. Besides quality class room teaching, the University aims at inculcating
good human values among the students.
5. The University adopted UGC Guidelines and implemented ‘Choice
Based Credit and Semester System’ in all the undergraduate and post
graduate level courses.
6. State of art academic facilities including Smart Class Rooms equipped
with IT connectivity and Wi-Fi facilities.
7. The University follows Scientific, objective, and transparent
examination and evaluation system. Setting of end semester Theory
question papers by External examiners, evaluation of answer scripts
by external examiners and conduct of practical examinations by
external examiners has been adopted as a true test of student
learning and effectiveness of class room teaching to maintain high
academic standards and assurance of high quality education delivery
by the University.
8. Transparent admission procedure based on academic merit with no
management quota.
9. Confidential feedback about teachers from students mechanism and
motivation to faculty to improve on their reported weak /gray areas.
10. Guidance, counselling and redressal of student problems through the
class mentor mechanism.
11. Grievance redressal mechanism for faculty, students and the staff
through well represented democratic functioning committees.
12. Well-equipped separate Hostel facilities for girls and boys.
13. 24x7 first aid health services and availability of Ambulance services to
carry patients to the local civil hospital in case of serious ailments or
emergency
14. CCTV cameras installed on campus, classrooms and labs to monitor
academic activities and for foolproof security of female staff and girl
students of the University.
15. Provision of transport facilities for safe commuting of the day scholars
to University and back home.
16. Provision of 24X7 WI-Fi access/facility free of cost to all students and
faculty members on the University campus including hostels.
17. The university maintains strict discipline in terms of attendance and
monitoring of teaching learning process.
18. The university provides scholastic incentives in the form of merit
scholarships/fee concession to promote meritocracy and to attract
meritorious students at the entry level.
19. The university has been able to create strong student centric policies
including regular feedback from the students, involving students in
various committees including committee to deal with cases of use of
unfair means in the examinations
20. Ideal teacher-student ratio-1:15.
16.2 Weaknesses of the University
1. Located in a small town-semi-rural area. Poor quality of schools and
colleges in the surrounding areas leading to weak students entering
University.
2. The university is located in area already having four established
education institutions (Guru Kashi University, Regional Centre of
Punjabi University Talwandi Sabo, Punjabi University Regional
Centre, Bathinda and Central University of Punjab) in its close
vicinity. The University being in nascent stage, face a tough
competition to attract the quality students.
3. Talwandi Sabo falls in widely known Cancer belt of Punjab having
high incidence of cancer patients. Moreover, location of HP oil
refinery and a Thermal Plant in the vicinity of the University (within
6 Km radius of University), scares away outside highly qualified
teachers, staff and meritorious student to join the university.
Presence of excessive Heavy metals in underground water further
aggravates the problem.
4. Yet to get accreditation from NAAC.
Certificate
This is to certify that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. The University will adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines of the UGC, Central
Government and relevant Statutory Council(s) and abide by all the provisions under the UGC
Regulation.
The above information is also posted on the website of the University www.auts.ac.in.
Signed and Sealed by the Head of the Institution