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AQAR REPORT – 2014 - 2015

Government First Grade College- Kushalnagar, Somwarpet Tq. Kodagu Dist-571234

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE

KUSHALNAGAR – 571234

KODAGU

Website: gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar

E-mail: [email protected]

Office: 08276-274474

SUBMITTED TO:

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

http://gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar



Contents

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution ...... 3

2. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 6

Part – B

3. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... -9

4. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 11

5. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 15

6. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 20

7. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 22

8. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 27

9. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 33

10. Abbreviations ...... 37



The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed

progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible

results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at

the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the

perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. The AQAR period would be the

Academic Year.

July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Part – A

AQAR for the year

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. 08276-274474

GOVT.FIRST GRADE COLLEGE KUSHALNAGAR

HARANGI ROAD

KUSHALNAGAR

KUSHALNAGAR

KARNATAKA

571234

[email protected]

2014-15



Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

OR

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+ 76 2005 20/5/2010

2 2nd Cycle B 2.18 2011 15/09/2016

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

www. gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalnagar/

H. K. KESHAVAIAH

9880879215

08276-274474

[email protected]

http://www.kushalngrcollege.edu.in/AQAR 2014-15.doc

Dr. K. R Sureshkumar

9483228287

EC/56/RAR/25 Dated 16-09-2011

../../../USER/Desktop/NACK%20Complited/NACK%20Complited/NACK%20Complited/[email protected]

http://www.kushalngrcollege.edu.in/AQAR



1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 08/07/2013 (DD/MM/YYYY)

ii. AQAR 10/09/2014 (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR 13/08/2015 (DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR 15/09/2016 (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

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

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

√

NO

NO

NO

YES

Karnataka Open University Study centre

-

YES YES

NO

NO YES

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√

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1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government

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

YES

No

No

YES

No

No

No

No

No

No

02

02

10

05

02

05

03

04

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2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders Total 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

Instilling research culture among the staff members and the students

Ph.D Degree awarded – ONE

International paper presentation - TWO

Publication : Journal : TWO

Enhanced the ICT utilization in the Teaching and learning process through Faculty Awareness

programmes

Provision of skill development opportunities for the students reflecting on their employability that

include career orientation in CA coaching, computer courses, Bank (IBPS) exam, retail and

telecom, insurances, capital market sector.

Initiated dropout reduction strategies that include counseling classes, career counseling, remedial

classes, tutorial classes for the academically challenged students, parent counseling by faculty.

Initiated interaction sessions on the seven criteria of NAAC for the benchmarking of quality

initiatives.

Career guidance initiatives to the students through the career guidance cell has enhanced the

capabilities of the students to leverage their potential for placement opportunities.

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Involvement of staff and students in extension activities.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements

To conduct orientation programmes for

teachers and students

Programmes conducted as planned.

To cater to the needs of slow learners through

remedial classes Remedial Classes

Remedial Classes incorporated in the timetable to

help the slow learners improve their academic

performance.

To update college website with a new format

of the AQAR The new format of the AQAR

The new format of the AQAR has been uploaded in

the college website.

To motivate and to give special attention to

academically challenged students belonging to

deprived and backward classes.

Students from deprived and backward classes are

given special attention in terms of motivation,

coaching and remedial classes.

Advanced learners were motivated by giving prizes

sponsored by the Alumni association and the PTA

Tutorial and counselling classes also address their

grievances

To organize workshops on Teaching learning

process

Career Guidance cell offered Banking and

Competitive Examination Training.

To enhance the learning process through

research activities and presentation of research

papers by teachers and students at National and

Inter National Seminars

Teachers are motivated to take up research and

present papers. Publications were also made by the

staff members in journals books and conference

proceedings.

To enhance e-resources in the library for easy

accessibility

E-resources publication are installed and made

available to the teaching staff and enabling them to

take up research projects.

To enhance participation of the students in

extracurricular and sports activities

Student council members are motivated by the

Union Advisors, Class Mentors, Tutors for active

involvement in the various activities organised by

the college. The achievements are announced,

certificates and trophies are displayed. Report of the

activities published in the news papers and photos



are put up on the notice board. Students are

encouraged to participating inter-collegiate

competitions which are coordinated by the

programme officers. Financial support, coaching and

refreshments are arranged for the sports students.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

The necessary changes were made as per the suggestions given by the IQAC

committee. It was resolved that the IQAC would meet more frequently to plan and

implement quality programmes as set out in the action plan through the participatory

democracy strategy.

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 - - - - UG 03 - - - PG Diploma - - - - Advanced Diploma - - - - Diploma - - - - Certificate - - - - Others - - - -

Total 03 - - -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

- - IQAC Committee

√ -



1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum:

CBCS

Core

Elective option

Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from

stakeholders*

(On all aspects

Alumni

Parents

Employers

Students

Mode of feedback :

Online

Manual

Co-operating schools (for PEI)

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.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester Three

Trimester -

Annual -

Syllabus revised by the University in accordance with changing needs of the time Teachers

participate as c11hairpersons, members of BOS & BOE

NIL

25

30

700

757

YES

YES

NO

NO

02



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 and and

Guest 30

Visiting faculty -

Temporary faculty -

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended Seminars/Workshops 01

04 04

Presented papers -

05

- 02

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

14 11 03 - -

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

- 05 - - - - - - - -

02



Resource Persons - - -

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 (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

restructuring/revision/syllabus development

1) Admission is strictly on merit basis. Rules & regulations, seat reservation policy of

affiliated University and government are maintained. All information is properly

communicated to stake holders in college website, and in the notice board of the college.

2) College gives prospectus at the time of admission to the students, where students know

the information about fees structure, student support, etc. Department of Commerce issues

Academic calendar.

3) ICT is introduced by the college in teaching and learning

. 4) To teach the students in a more illustrative and understandable way, teachers are using

laptops, LCD projector in the class room. Certain departments are using different academic

software’s for advanced learning of their students.

5) The Principal, encouraged the teacher to participate in Refresher Courses, seminar etc

for faculty improvement.

6) All departments hold two exams. (Midterm & Test), Result published with in 15/20

days. Some department hold class test, the Evaluative papers are shown to students as per

demands, and discuss the shortcoming of their answers scripts.

183

Semester exams

conducted per

Mangalore University.



as member of Board of Study As Faculty Curriculum Development

workshop

01 02 01

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

75% Attendance in both theoretical and practical class is mandatory to appear in the university

examinations. However, sometimes students with less percentage are allowed to appear in the

university examination on promotions satisfactory reasons their absence.

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %

BA 193-141 10% 15.5% 26.94% 34% 86.95%

B.Com 105-77 10% 17.17% 14.28% 32% 75%

B.B.M 28-05 NIL 10% 40% 25% 73%

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning

processes :

To make learning more students centric and independent, the IQAC proposed to

conduct new certificate and add on courses. Internet connection is made available to the

students.

Peer group discussions and interaction with the students helped the IQAC to provide a

variety of learning experiences that the students prefer at the level of their

comprehension. Students’ participation in varied association activities have encouraged

them to gain the expected output through experiential learning. �

75%



Field Visits, Industrial Visits, exhibition helped students to gain hands-on experience

of organising ability. Participatory approach adopted in Inter-collegiate fests both within

and outside the college have contributed to the holistic personality development. Career

driven exposure has improved their employability and functional ability reflecting in the

empowerment of women students. Interaction with parents and Alumnae have added

value to the Teaching and Learning process through their constructive feedback. �

Monitors:

(1) The class tests, seminar, assignments, internal assessment exams

serve as an indication of teaching learning/outcome. �

(2) Students’ qualitative participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular

activities is also an index of effective teaching learning responses.

Evaluation of the teaching and learning process is reflected in the academic

participation co curricular and extracurricular activities, project reports, students council

programmes, workshops, seminars, an inter-departmental programmes. Student’s

feedback at the end of academic year help in modifying the teaching techniques.

Teaching and Learning is also assessed through the feedback obtained from the

resource persons. �

Students performance in the career guidance programmes and placement drives

also testifies the effectiveness of teaching and learning. �

ICT initiatives, e-resources and other necessary infrastructure, complement the

Teaching and learning process, reflecting in the easy access to resources. The teaching

and learning strategies bridge the gender gap prevalent in the society through the

opportunities provided in the college

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 -



Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university -

Staff training conducted by other institutions -

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 03

Others NIL

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 06 - - 03

Technical Staff - - - -

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

The IQAC through the R & D Cell sensitized the students to participate in inter-class

projects and paper presentation competitions organized by other

institutions/organizations. It also encouraged the staff members to present the papers in

National and International seminars and conferences. Research papers are also published

in National /International journals/edited books/Conference proceeding.

Staff members leverage their expertise through consultancy, guest lectures, as resource

persons in seminars and conferences.

The Red Cross Unit, the Rangers, Environment club, Women’s Cell, Entrepreneurial

Development Cell, NSS and Consumer forum have organized extension activities in

varied spheres. They include cleanliness campaigns, AIDS awareness, Gender equality

programme, entrepreneurship development programme for the students and their parents,

environment conservation programme, financial inclusion and other society oriented

extension activities.



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.

NIL

-

NIL

NIL

NIL

-



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

Level International National State University College

Number -

- - - -

Sponsoring agencies - - - - -

Type of Patent Number

National Applied

Granted

International Applied

Granted

Commercialised Applied

-

-

-

-

-

- - -

Government - -

0

Fire Engineer

workshop (history)

02

- -

-



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

Total International National State University Dist College

- - - - - - -

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

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:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

Granted

-

-

-

- - - -

04

-

01

-

- -

- -

- -

- -





3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional

Social Responsibility

Self defence training for women

One day workshop on Health Issues and Aids Awareness – International Youth Day

Self Employment opportunities for the parents and students of the College.

Swatchh Bharath Abhiyana

Financial inclusion programme in collaboration with Karnataka Bank Ltd.

Fire and Safety demonstration

Blood Donation

Beach cleaning

Planting Saplings

Realising the institutional social responsibility right from the inception, the institution

has established close linkage with the society through extension activities conducted

by out reach cell and NSS, environment cell, Women’s Cell, Consumer forum as well

as by the other Departments.

Some of the extension activities include repair of rural roads, levelling of play grounds.

Sanitation and other environment related activity

Health awareness, literacy programme

AIDS awareness

Malaria Eradication

Tree plantation, consumer awareness, voter awareness.

Importance of breast feeding and other health and hygiene programme

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- -

01 -

- 01 -



Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities 21.604 Existing Newly created Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area Benefit acres 13604 20 acres - - 20

Class rooms 17 - - 17

Laboratories - - - -

Seminar Halls 1 - - 1

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. - - -

Value of the equipment purchased during

the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

- - -

Others - - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

The Following subjects books are available in our college library

Sl.

No

List of Subjects Grants Total Books

1 Languages General SC/ST UGC

a Kannada 442 401 181 1057

b English 213 274 232 719

c Hindi 121 142 114 418

2 Arts

a History 767 1089 817 2822

b Economics 819 1286 963 3246

Accounting and Administration process has been computerized. �

� Receipt of Fees. �

Admission Process. �

Examination Process. �

Information through SMS. �

Library – Library E-learning resources – J Gate, Sage Publications and INFLIBNET

subscription.



c Political science 645 1441 1011 3250

d Sociology 535 923 634 2232

3 Commerce and Business Management 1486 2561 1646 5863

4 Others

a Dictionaries

b Encyclopaedia

c Competitive

d General Books 128 106 102 352

Total Books 5156 8223 5700 19079

Total & No & Titles: 2042

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 80 01 Yes Lab 01 01 07 Stock

Book

Added - - - - - - - -

Total 80 01 01 01 01 01 07 -

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme

for technology Up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

-

-

-

1) Expansion of E-Technology has enhanced the use of Computer in teaching

Learning evaluation and research. �

2) Students are encouraged to make Power Point Presentations of their seminars and

Projects. �

3) Internet browsing is available for teachers and students at a nominal rate�

4) Development of E-resource by the departments for teaching purpose.

5) Official matters communicated through the respective e-mails of the faculty

members.



iv) Others

Total :

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Student- centric activities planned and executed.

Personal attention to students through tutorials, remedial classes and the counselling

cell

Rules and regulations of the college, activities for the academic year, internal exam

dates conveyed through the college calendar

Students provided organizational skills and firsthand experience of organizing

workshops by involving them at different stages of planning and execution. �

‘Talents search’ (Fresher’s day) Programme conducted to discover hidden talents.

Creative writing skills nurtured through wall magazines and college magazine.

Feedback on staff collected from Students and Peers. Staff performance appraisal by

the students.

Placement Cell ensures maximum participation of students in job fairs within and

outside the college

Effective measures were taken to ensure minimum drop-out rate through counselling,

Parent teacher interaction.

Necessary steps taken to distribute various scholarships. �

Management, PTA, Alumni Scholarships provided to deserving students Teachers help

the needy students by paying their fees.

Sports students encouraged by giving fee concession/ sports uniform, refreshments

and coaching.

Tutorial /remedial classes were held as special supports provided to the average and

slow learners.

Department Library and the college library. �

Departments/Associations conduct

various activities for student progression.

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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Frequent mentor-ward interactions �

The college invites the alumnae for various activities and thereby keeps track of their

progress and present status �

Additional Add-on courses and certificate courses introduced to hone their skills �

Internal exams, assignments, projects, semester exams, class tests were also initiated for

tracking the progression. �

Student council activities, inter-class and inter-collegiate programmes are organized to

enhance their competencies. �

Slow learners are monitored and extra coaching is given during remedial classes to

improve their overall academic performance.

� Reference books and necessary guidance given to motivate advanced learners.

The governing Body and the Principal look after the entire process and give appropriate

suggestion for the betterment of academic atmosphere

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

e) Demand ratio Dropout % 4%

UG PG Ph. D. Others

- - - -

No %

- --

No %

- -

Last Year 2013-14

TOT

AL

This Year 2014-15

TOT

AL Genera

l

SC ST OBC Total General SC ST OBC Total

M F M F M F M F M F 873

M F M F M F M F M F 892

11 4 94 84 27 29 309 315 441 432 21 30 102 87 30 28 302 292 455 437

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Programme No. of Application No. of students admitted Demand Ratio

BA 480 443 1:1.2

B.Com 368 349 1:1.6

BBM 120 100 1:1

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

Reference Books to help students to prepare for competitive exams available in the library

Mock tests are conducted to boost their confidence.

Coaching classes are conducted regularly by the career guidance cell in collaboration

with TIME (IBPS coaching for the bank clerical exam by TIME) – 10 students benefitted

from the coaching activities. �

� Bank Exam coaching and Mock Tests are also in place. �

Career guidance cell & HR professional of corporate give necessary career exposure. �

Valuable insights are also contributed by the faculty members and necessary assistance is

also provided towards the cause.

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

� Counselling sessions held every week by the mentors and tutors Students who need special

counselling are identified and advised to take professional counselling

Counselling sessions have contributed immensely to the teacher-student relationship �

The career Guidance and Placement Cell arranges programmes to train the students to

enhance their employability skills �

Efficient resource persons invited to create awareness on various job opportunities available

in the market

� Personality development, leadership training and public speaking programmes are

conducted to improve communicative skills. �

Apart from class room teaching the commitment of the teachers towards imparting proper

guidance on the scope of job oriented higher education and courses are made available to

them.

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-

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-

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No. of students benefitted

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

02 80 20 30

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

Breast Feeding awareness programme organized by the NSS in collaboration

with the Rotary club, Kushalnagar. �

Self-defence techniques were taught to the students by the resource person

Adarsha.

Women empowerment activities needed for self employment and financial

security of the students organized by the Women’s cell and outreach Cell of the

College. �

Screening of movies and report writing on general issues by the Media Club. �

Gender equality and gender inclusion is fostered through their gender responsive

governance roles. �

Guest Lecture and interactive session on gender sensitization arranged by Dept.

of Sociology, Women’s Cell and other related departments.

50 - -

10 - -

- - 10



Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution - -

Financial support from government 201 4,14,563/-

Financial support from other sources - -

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:

-

05 - -

-

- -

- -

04

NIL



Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Govt.First Grade College Kushalnagar was established in 1980. The even of 1980

has already crossed 36 years and stands tall like an un questimeble readily. The college

now has a each post, a glorious present and a brought future. College is merchants a head

with its sole objective of providing quality education to all irrespective of caste, creed

and religion economic stands or physical health. To fulfil the objective developmental

programmes have been initiated keeping in tune with the changing requirements of

education.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

YES,

The College ensure a system of participative management where by flow of

information’s and decision making process are systematised .Feedback and suggestion

from various stakeholders have been fully completed under the dynamic leadership of

the principal.

At the operational land the leads of the various departments ensure collaboration with the

other member, in reciting curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Request meetings and informal deliberations at various levels, helps to received and

provide add on course to meet social demands as well as global requirement

VISION

“Imparting higher education to the under privileged section of students and the region at an

affordable cost.”

MISSION

To make the students to participate in t Society

To participate in the advancement of the Knowledge.

To promote the professional and personal growth

of students and staff.



6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

� Preparation of study materials and question banks

� Faculty development programmes conducted to improve teacher competence �

Add-on and certificate courses in addition to the regular courses �

Seminars, workshops, BOE, BOS attended by teachers �

Peer teaching, student paper presentations, projects, assignments, creative writing

encouraged. �

Additional skill based training is given to students for placement �

The staff members are allowed to undergo orientation & refresher courses organised by

the academic staff college of various university and for non-teaching staff training is

given in office management and automation by experts.

Academic calendar is prepared in the beginning of every academic year. �

For each year teaching plans are prepared by the teacher based on the subject allotment. �

skill development �

Subject related projects for research awareness is also enhanced thereby improving teaching-

learning.` �

Paper presentations in classes, workshops, seminars are organised by the departments. �

Survey, opinion polls, industrial visit and field work enhanced the Teaching and Learning

exposure.

� Peer learning is encouraged.

� Remedial teaching for the slow learners. �

The Internal tests are conducted to evaluate the students’ performance. �

Schedule of the tests are incorporated in the academic calendars. �

The teachers of most of the department use ICT in the class room in addition to the black

board. Model question papers, question bank, reference books are issued to the students from

the Departments.



6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

� Internal exams, tests conducted every semester in the college

� Seminars/Assignments taken into consideration for Internal Assessment �

Semester exams by the University as per the university regulations. �

Participation of the faculty members in the Central evaluation �

Examinations reforms committee scrutinizes the examination process.

� Exams are conducted for all students and Re-tests for those with genuine reasons �

Staff meetings conducted to evaluate the overall subject-wise performance of the

students. �

Management also evaluate the students’ performance �

Remedial classes, Tutorial classes and counselling classes are held to improve the

student performance.

Research and development Cell conducted inter-class project competition on the themes

– Retail marketing, Banking, Advertisement and other social issues. �

Topics were allotted to the classes and the best research paper was given cash award. �

Staff and students encouraged to take up Minor Research, present papers in Seminars

and conferences at National and International level. �

The college has allotted funds for each department for purchase of more books and

journals. �

Students gained research exposure through project work and paper presentations.

� LCD projectors are provided in all class rooms to enhance teaching learning.

� Library orientation to students �

Direct access to books and journals �

Book-bank facility to the economically backward students �

Internet facility to staff and students at a nominal rate

� Display of new arrivals- Books, Journals, Magazines �

Staff members present papers in conferences. Papers are published in refereed/Non refereed

Journals/ Books.

Every year the investment for library resources is enhanced. �



6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students :

� The HRD Cell organizes faculty development programmes on various aspects related to

quality improvement in teaching and administration

Each Department organises Guest Lectures for the students on the topics related to an array of

themes reflecting on National Development and Global competencies among students �

Research culture is ingrained in the system to instill quest for excellence among

faculty and

the students. �

Professionalism is given due priority

� Administrative staff is recruited, inducted to the institution based on their domain

expertise and experience, trained and appraised. Teaching staff are also motivated to enhance

their performance through diverse opportunities.

Recruitment as per university and Govt norms �

Candidates with previous experience in teaching are preferred. �

Screening of the candidates through tests, interviews and demonstration.

MOU with other institutions �

Industry – Academia interaction is fostered through industrial visits,

projects, workshops, seminars, reports, guest lectures. �

Collaborations with Hospitals and Media Network �

Leadership training, skill building strategies, placement drives, career

guidance activities are also furthered through Industry collaborations. �

Projects are prepared through continuous interaction with the industry

The college has an admission committee which looks into the process of admission – the

college ensures transparency in the admission process. Publicity is given through media

channels and college website. �

As the college is an Govt. Institution, admission of students is done as per the Government

norms �

The college gives admission to all students on a non-discriminatory basis, with due regard to



6.4 Welfare schemes for:

Teaching Family welfare insurance, PF

Non teaching / Provident Fund

Students Scholarships –

Karnataka Student Welfare Fund

City Corporation,

Minority Commission

SC/ST Commission

OBC Commission

PTA / Management / Alumnae

Health Card by Local Hospital

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 Nil Yes IQAC

Administrative Yes Nil Yes Govt

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

Yes

Yes No

-

No No

Rs. 10,75,548/- GPF

Rs.37,440/- GIS



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?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Mangalore University Examination Process has been computerized. �

Candidate list, Internal Assessment Marks and Indent for Question

Papers are sent online �

Computerized coding of answer scripts is also in place.

� The Vice Chancellor calls for the Principals meetings before implementing major

decisions applicable to the colleges �

Administrative and academic guidance provided to the colleges when required.

Annual General Body Meeting of Alumni Association was held on 16-8-2014.

More than 100 members attended the meeting. Annual reports and audited

financial statements of Alumni Association were submitted.

Economically backward students with good academic background were

felicitated and awarded scholarships. �

Volley ball matches between Staff and students and Inter-class throw ball matches

were organized �

Organised Picnic for the Teaching and Administrative Staff

Financial support to poor students in the form of Scholarship

Participated in the Annual NSS Camp and conducted traditional games. �

The college has an alumni association which takes initiatives in different kinds of

academic and social activities for the holistic development of the college. The

members of the alumni who have excelled in various fields visit the college and

share their expertise as and when required. �



6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

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.

Parent teacher meetings held to communicate the performance of their wards. �

HRM related guidance

Administration related software awareness �

Welfare programmes for their progression

Enhancement of infrastructure facilities and the financial capabilities.

� Environment club organizes activities to sensitise students on environment

conservation �

Campus cleaning by NSS/Ranger/Red cross and members of the environment club

Restricted use of Plastic in the campus

Guest lectures on terrace gardening, rainwater harvesting, solid waste management

Well maintained garden.

� Attention given to sanitation.

To reduce the dropout rates of students, their Parents were contacted, counselled and

convinced. �

Continued the regular best practices adopted by the Institution during the 2nd cycle of

the NAAC. �

Enhanced students’ Participation in all the departmental and inter-collegiate activities

Participation of all teachers and students in Outreach activities and extension

programmes. �

� Innovative practices in teaching learning.

� Research Activities encouraged in teachers and students. �

Collaborative efforts with the university and the Government for academic and cultural

activities.



7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at

the beginning of the year

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Students of NSS, Rangers and Environment Club participated in Campus cleaning

activities

Saplings were planted during the annual NSS camp at Kudumangalore camp site.

Swatcch Bharath Abhiyan, , projects by members of the environment club with

the theme “best out of waste and eco friendly Programmes on Hygiene, water

pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution vermin - culture, prevention of pollution

and its effects, wealth from waste, campus cleaning, maintenance of garden and

restricted use of plastics. �

The institution always emphasises on the necessity of keeping the campus totally

pollution free and clean. In order to achieve this the students are inspired to take

part in afforest ration programmes. �

Students are enlightened to keep the campus litter free.

Orientation programmes conducted for teachers and students. �

Remedial, tutorial and counselling classes conducted. �

College website updated with the new format of the AQAR.

Quality of learning enhanced through certificate/Add-on courses, guest lectures, class

seminars and the use of ICT. �

Remedial classes were conducted to help the slow learners to improve their academic

performance.�

� A special room was allotted for the server and IT equipment. New books and

reference books are purchased for the library by each department. �

New furniture and other amenities were also increased.

� Renovation of audio-visual room, two wheeler parking area have added value to

the infrastructure facilities.

Continuation of meditation with music for a peaceful start of the day. �

Important achievements announced and appreciated during the assembly. �

Special concern to the deserving students in terms of financial aid. �

Promotion of research interest in all faculty and students.



7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

8. Plans of institution for next year

To Plan for second phase of work on Construction of new building

To advise the faulted to increase this participation in research oriented activates and

organize students seminar, quiz, contents educational tour.

-

IQAC supervises the academic activities.

The IQAC spearheads curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular and all the quality

enhancement activities.

NO



Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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Contact Details:

Name of the Principal : Prof. P.M. Subramanya.

Name of the Institution : Government First Grade College, Kushalnagar.

City : Kushalnagar

Pin Code : 571234

Accredited Status : B

Work Phone : 08276 - 274474

Website : gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar/

Mobile : 9449971697

Email : [email protected]

http://gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar

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