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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Year 2017-18

(Revised in October 2013)

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

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC,

through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically

identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail

the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the

Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

Name of the Institution

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile: 9998221321

0261-2240057

Prin. Dr. Martina Noronha

0261-2240057

[email protected]

395001

Gujarat

Surat

Athwalines

Jawaharlal Nehru Marg

Sir K.P. College of Commerce

mailto:[email protected]

EC(SC)03/RAR/41 dated 24-9-2014

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

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)

Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

Accreditation Details

Sl. No.

Cycle

Grade

CGPA

Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 83.80% 2005 5years

2 2nd Cycle A 3.02 2014 5years

3 3rd Cycle - - - -

4 4th Cycle - - - -

Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11) 2017-18

18 – 01 – 2006

kpcommerce.org/aqar2017-18

www.kpcommerce.org

GJCOXX12499

[email protected]

9724993125

Prof. Ajit Naik

http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

http://www.kpcommerce.org/

mailto:[email protected]

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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)

1. AQAR

2. AQAR

(2014-2015) On 02-06-2015 _

(2015-2016) On 25-07-2016 (DD/MM/YYYY)

(DD/MM/YYYY)

3. AQAR (2016-2017) On 24-07-2017 _ (DD/MM/YYYY)

4. AQAR (2017-2018) On 15-07-2018 (DD/MM/YYYY)

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-financ

Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

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Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

University Surat

Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

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

No. of Teachers

No. of Administrative/Technical staff

No. of students

No. of Management representatives

No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

No. of Employers/ Industrialists

No. of other External Experts

Total No. of members

No. of IQAC meetings held 04

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01

01

01

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08

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04 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. of meetings with Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

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

Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

The IQAC plays an active role in installing quality culture within the college. Several initiatives

taken by the cell throughout the year help in sustainable growth of the college. The IQAC of the

college provides valuable guidance and assistance as and when needed. It has made remarkable

modifications in the teaching-learning process of the college and strives hard in organizing activities

of different committees. Notable efforts designed by the IQAC during the year 2017-18 are…

Student Book Bank

Student Aid Fund

Digital English Learning Lab ( DELL)

Research Cell Activities

Seminar and Conferences.

Tally Accounting Course

A 7 days workshop on „Research Methodology in Social Sciences was organized for faculty members

as well as for the students from 23 September 2017 to 29 September 2017 to update the knowledge of

faculty members regarding Research Methodology.

National Seminar on „Statistics : National seminar on Recent innovations and Future Challenges‟ was

organized on 28 January 2018 where 159 delegates from India participated and 61 research papers

were presented to discuss the innovations in Statistics and upcoming challenges.

A short term course on „Tally Accounting with GST Compliance‟ was conducted for T. Y. B. Com

students which was executed forming four batches so that students get placement in various

organizations.

A unique designed programme for girls was „Woman and cooperative educational training

Programme‟ by IQAC in coordination with Surat Jilla Sahkari Sangh from 31 July 2017 to 5 August

2017 where 68 students actively participated. The program ended with a practical field visit to Sumul

dairy in Surat where students learnt about the products and production process.

Free of cost 100 hours training on GST Assistant at ITI was organized for students from 28

December 2017 to 6 January 2018 to train them for GST implications.

Recent innovations and future challenges in statistics

Research Methodology in Social Sciences

Share market & Bit coin

01 0 -- 04 02

04 04 04

04

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

The plan of Action for the Year 2017-18 was

decided in the beginning of the year. Committees

for various curricular, Co-curricular, extra-

curricular and administration and research

activities were constituted.

The planned activities were executed by all committees

with full dedication and enthusiasm by involving

maximum number of students in all the activities. The

reports are published in our annual magazine

„SAHASAM‟ as well as displayed on college website.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

Sir K.P. College Of Commerce, Surat

Academic Calendar, 2017-18

Month Date/Week Activities

June 12-06-2017 Beginning of the academic year 2017

21-06-2017 Yoga day celebration

July First Week Orientation Programme for F.Y.B.Com. Students

31-07-2017

To 06-08-2017

NCC Army Attachment Camp at

Jamnagar

Second Week NSS – Voter Awareness Programme Registration of Students for APIC

NCC- Combined Annual Training Camp

Third Week NSS- Tree Plantation Programme Fourth Week NSS- Health Awareness Programme

Visit to School for Blind Planning Forum- Sahakari Talim Varg Career Guidance- Arrangement of

Various Lectures & Counseling

August First Week Rakshabandhan Celebration with differently abled Students

Second Week NSS- Blood Donation Camp

-Social Awareness Programme - Oath Taking for Anti-Tobacco

Awareness Cultural – Patriotic Song Competition

Debate and Elocution Committee

-Essay Competition - Elocution Competition

NCC – Training to NCC Students for Independence Day

Career Guidance- Training for Students

for upgraded version of Tally with

GST Third Week Pushpanjali – Inter-class and Inter

College Mehndi Competition

Career Guidance – Visit to Company

for “Online Trading and Mutual Fund”

Last Week Planning Forum – Guest Lecture under Inter College Extension Lecture Series

NCC – National Integration Camp

September 05-09-2017 Debate Committee – Prof. Suryakant Shah Essay Competition

First Week NSS and NCC -Orientation Programme of F.Y.B.Com. Students

NCC – National Integration Camp 09-09-2017 NSS Day Celebration

Second Week Pushpanjali – Inter-college Ex-tempore Drawing Competition

Third Week College Internal Test Last Week NSS-Cleanliness Drive Programme

October From 03-10- 2017

University A.T.K.T. Examination

10-10-2017

To 08-11-2017

Diwali Vacation

November 09-11-2017 Beginning of Even Semester Second Week NSS Camp

From 13-11- 2017

University Examination

December First Week NSS – AIDS Awareness Programme - Health Check up Camp

Second Week Pushpanjali – Inter College poetry

Recitation Competition Third Week Career Guidance – Guest Lecture

Last Week Pushpanjali – Inter College Handicraft

Competition

-Inter College Best Out of Waste

Competition NCC – Trekking Camp

Career Guidance – Training Programme on Soft Skills for Students

January Second Week Pushpanjali – Essay Competition on

the occasion of Birth Anniversary of

Swami Vivekananda Cultural – Preparation for Youth

Festival

Third Week Planning Forum – Guest Lecture Under Inter College Extension Lecture Series

Career Guidance – Guest lecture for Students

Sports – Inter College Tournament (Hand Ball) for Women

Last Week National Seminar on Statistics: Recent Innovations and Future Challenges

NSS – Cleanliness Drive

February First Week Career Guidance – Demo Classes for Competitive Exams.

Women Empowerment Cell – Mehndi training Programme for girls

Second Week Women Empowerment Cell – Guest

Lecture on Women Safety and laws for

Girls Sports – Sarvajanik Education Society

Inter College “Sarvajanik Cup” 2017-

18

Third Week Women Empowerment Cell – Health

Awareness through Yoga for Girls

-Self defense Awareness and Training

For Girls Last Week Career Guidance – Job Fair/Campus

Interview

March From 15-03- College Internal Test

No

Planning and execution of various activities of

above committees were continuously monitored

by the Local Administrative Committee (LAC).

2018

From 30-03- 2018

University A.T.K.T. and External Exams

April From 12-04- 2018

University Examinations

27-04-2018

to 14-06-2018

Summer Vacation

Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Local Administrative

Committee

Part – B Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes

added during the

year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD - - - -

PG 01 - 01 -

UG 01 - 01 -

PG Diploma - - - 01

Advanced

Diploma

- - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate - - - 01

Others- - - - -

-Total 02 - 02 02

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

(i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 6 (UG), 4 (PG) , 10 (HONS)

Trimester --

Annual 01

Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni

(On all aspects)

Parents Employers Students

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS FEEDBACK

(A) Student Feedback on courses Attributes such as applicability of the courses to real life

situations, Extent of coverage of course, Clarity and relevance of reading material, Depth of

course content, Learning value (in terms of skills, concepts, knowledge, analytical abilities)

were considered for student feedback on courses. The data was collected and analysed using

SPSS. The analysis and interpretation of the data is as follows.

Applicability of the courses to real life situations

Table-1.1

Applicability to real life situations

From the above table-1.1 , it can be interpreted that around 9% students felt that the course is

less applicable in the real life situation by giving rating between 1 to 4, whereas 42.4% students felt

that the course is more applicable in real life situation by giving rating between 8 to 10.

Extent of coverage of course

Table-1.2

Extent of coverage of course

From the above table-1.2, it can be interpreted that majority students (i.e. around 70%)

believed that the coverage of course was fairly good.

Frequency Percent Valid

Percent

Cumulative

Percent

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

3

4

2

20

18

25

25

20

8

125

2.4

3.2

1.6

16.0

14.4

20.0

20.0

16.0

6.4

100.0

2.4

3.2

1.6

16.0

14.4

20.0

20.0

16.0

6.4

100.0

2.4

5.6

7.2

23.2

37.6

57.6

77.6

93.6

100.0

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative

Percent

1.00

2.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

2

2

4

6

11

22

45

20

13

125

1.6

1.6

3.2

4.8

8.8

17.6

36.0

16.0

10.4

100.0

1.6

1.6

3.2

4.8

8.8

17.6

36.0

16.0

10.4

100.0

1.6

3.2

6.4

11.2

20.0

37.6

73.6

89.6

100.0

Clarity and relevance of reading material

Table-1.3

Clarity and relevance of reading material


Percent

Cumulative

Percent

1.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

2

2

3

7

15

28

36

18

14

125

1.6

1.6

2.4

5.6

12.0

22.4

28.8

14.4

11.2

100.0

1.6

1.6

2.4

5.6

12.0

22.4

28.8

14.4

11.2

100.0

1.6

3.2

5.6

11.2

23.2

45.6

74.4

88.8

100.0

From above table-1.3, it can be observed that majority students were of the opinion that the

Clarity and relevance of reading material were good. It means the students are easily getting the

material from college teachers, library etc and reading materials was relevant in today‟s time.

Depth of the course content Table-1.4

Depth of the course content

Frequenc

y

Percent Valid

Percent

Cumulative

Percent

1.00 2 1.6 1.6 1.6

2.00 1 .8 .8 2.4

3.00 2 1.6 1.6 4.0

4.00 8 6.4 6.4 10.4

5.00 9 7.2 7.2 17.6

Valid 6.00 13 10.4 10.4 28.0

7.00 24 19.2 19.2 47.2

8.00 31 24.8 24.8 72.0

9.00 22 17.6 17.6 89.6

10.00 13 10.4 10.4 100.0

Total 125 100.0 100.0

As observed from table-1.4 , in the matter of depth of course content, 61% students gave a rating

between 5 to 8. It can be concluded that the students feel that the depth of the study content is fairly

satisfactory.

Learning value

Table-1.5

Learning value


Percent

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

1

1

2

3

8

28

26

35

21

125

.8

.8

1.6

2.4

6.4

22.4

20.8

28.0

16.8

100.0

.8

.8

1.6

2.4

6.4

22.4

20.8

28.0

16.8

100.0

.8

1.6

3.2

5.6

12.0

34.4

55.2

83.2

100.0

From above table-1.5, it is seen that 88% students believed that course content provided was

very good learning value (rating between 7 to 10), because they believed that this kind of learning

increased their skills, conceptual knowledge, and analytical skills.

(B) Student Feedback on Teachers and Teaching Evaluation Communication skills (Articulations

and comprehensibility), Accessibility of the teacher in and out of the class (includes availability of

the teacher to motivate outside class discussion), Ability to design assignments/examination to test

understanding of the course, Knowledge base of the teacher, Sincerity/Commitment of the teacher

were considered for Student Feedback on Teachers and Teaching Evaluation. The data was collected

and analysed using SPSS. The analysis and interpretation of the data is as follows.

Communication skills

Table-1.6

Communication skills


Percent

Cumulative

Percent

3.00 2 1.6 1.6 1.6

4.00 2 1.6 1.6 3.2

5.00 2 1.6 1.6 4.8

6.00 2 1.6 1.6 6.4

Valid 7.00 22 17.6 17.6 24.0

8.00 31 24.8 24.8 48.8

9.00 41 32.8 32.8 81.6

10.00 23 18.4 18.4 100.0

Total 125 100.0 100.0

As per above table-1.6 , the results show that majority students provided very good rating (i.e.

between 7 to 10 rate given by 93.6% students) regarding the teacher‟s communication skills. It

means teachers possess strong communication skill.

Accessibility of the teacher in and out of the class

Table-1.7

Accessibility of the teacher in and out of the class


Percent

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

1

1

3

1

11

3

30

33

42

125

.8

.8

2.4

.8

8.8

2.4

24.0

26.4

33.6

100.0

.8

.8

2.4

.8

8.8

2.4

24.0

26.4

33.6

100.0

.8

1.6

4.0

4.8

13.6

16.0

40.0

66.4

100.0

Above the table-1.7 shows that students gave very good score regarding the accessibility of

teacher in and out of the class. It means teachers are always available to help the students whenever

needed.

Ability for assignments & test

Table-1.7

Ability for assignments & test


Percent

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

1

1

1

8

12

13

29

30

30

125

.8

.8

.8

6.4

9.6

10.4

23.2

24.0

24.0

100.0

.8

.8

.8

6.4

9.6

10.4

23.2

24.0

24.0

100.0

.8

1.6

2.4

8.8

18.4

28.8

52.0

76.0

100.0

From above table-1.8, it could be interpreted that 71.2% students believed that teachers have

designed very good system of assignments/examinations because they believe that with the help of

assignments and examinations, their understanding of the course is checked and corrected.

Knowledge base of the teacher

Table-1.9

Knowledge base of the teacher

From table -1.9, it seems that 88 students out of 125 ( 70%) students believed that teachers

are having a very good knowledge and depth of their subject which helps in increasing the students‟

knowledge. This factor certainly speaks volumes about the positive opinion that the students hold

for their teachers.

Sincerity / commitment of the teacher

Table-1.10

Sincerity / commitment of the teacher

From the table-1.10, it reveals that 99.2 % students gave a full rating of 10 to the sincerity

and commitment level of the teacher. It means majority students are highly satisfied with their

teachers. This is a very encouraging result for teachers and students.


Percent

Cumulative

Percent

1.00 1 .8 .8 .8

2.00 2 1.6 1.6 2.4

5.00 3 2.4 2.4 4.8

6.00 4 3.2 3.2 8.0

Valid 7.00 11 8.8 8.8 16.8

8.00 16 12.8 12.8 29.6

9.00 40 32.0 32.0 61.6

10.00 48 38.4 38.4 100.0

Total 125 100.0 100.0


Percent

1.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00 Valid

7.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

Total

Missing System

Total

1

1

2

4

5

11

28

34

38

124

1

125

.8

.8

1.6

3.2

4.0

8.8

22.4

27.2

30.4

99.2

.8

100.0

.8

.8

1.6

3.2

4.0

8.9

22.6

27.4

30.6

100.0

.8

1.6

3.2

6.5

10.5

19.4

41.9

69.4

100.0

Overall evaluation on the basis of mean

Attributes Mean

Applicability to real life situations

extent of coverage of course

clarity and relevance of reading

material

depth of the course content

learning value

communication skills

accessibility of the teacher in out of

the class

ability for assignments & test

knowledge base of the teacher

sincerity / commitment of the

teacher

Valid N (listwise)

6.9520

7.5360

7.4480

7.2720

8.0400

8.2960

8.5280

8.1120

8.7120

8.4597

As per above table overall mean of all attributes is good (i.e. between 7 to 9). It indicates that

the feedback regarding, the course and the teachers and teaching evaluation is very good.

Thus the overall results show that the students are optimistic about both, the course material

and the teacher. This shows that they have trust in the teaching learning process that aims at their

growth and are hopeful that it will help them reap rich dividends.

OVERALL RANKING OF THE STUDENTS FEEDBACK ON THE BASIS OF MEAN

A Mean Ranking

Applicability to real life situations 6.9520 5

extent of coverage of course 7.5360 2

clarity and relevance of reading material 7.4480 3

depth of the course content 7.2720 4

learning value 8.0400 1

B Mean Ranking

communication skills

8.2960

4

accessibility of the teacher in out of the

class

8.5280

2

ability for assignments & test 8.1120 5

knowledge base of the teacher 8.7120 1

sincerity / commitment of the teacher 8.4597 3

Valid N (listwise)

Majority of senior faculties and all the heads of the departments are the members of Board of

Studies who contribute in revision and update of syllabi. Constructive Feedback and suggestions

are invited from respective faculty members by Head of the departments and in this way all

teachers are involved positively in this process. During the year 2017-18 Syllabus was revised in

few subjects at S.Y. B. Com., T. Y. B.com and in Honours course in Board of Studies.

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Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient

aspects.

Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Total No. of

permanent faculty

No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)

during the year

No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended Seminars/ -- 69 03

Presented papers 00 13 01

Resource Persons -- -- 01

-- -- 04

14

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others

31

3 (GIA) +6(Honours) = 9

17(GIA)

01(Principal)

4 Adyapak Sahayak

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

03 - - - - - - - 03 -

Group Discussion

Case studies

Summer Training for S.Y.B.COM Honours Students

Business games

Field Trips Viewing and discussions of documentaries and movies

Presentations

Research Projects

Use of ICT in teaching

To cope up with competive times, students need a perfect combination of bookish and practical

knowledge. The Principal and Academic staff members conduct varied activities to provide and

enhance skill with knowledge based education. Various practices include the following points:

There is a provision for revaluation.

Also there is a provision of supplementary Examination

Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book

Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

Average percentage of attendance of students

Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction (%)

I(%)

II (%)

III (%) Pass

Class (%)

UG 2640 7.19 23.45 33.93 -- 68.07

PG 181 17.68 53.04 18.79 -- 89.50

UG(HONORS) 143 4.2 27.27 33.57 -- 65.03

PG (Honours) 48 29.17 31.25 12.5 -- 72.92

90%

180

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1. IQAC has been closely monitoring all the academic activities such as syllabus

completion, practical study beyond the syllabus and value added services.

2. IQAC monitors the internal assessment test evaluation.

3. The IQAC cell takes utmost care to ensure that all decisions of the University towards

quality enhancement are scrupulously implemented.

4. Head of the department and Senior teachers discuss future plans of the college and

prepare academic calendar and teaching plans

5. IQAC reviews functioning of various committees of the college as a part of quality

enhancement measures.

6. Feedback from students on curriculum and teaching and learning

How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :

Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development :

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses -

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme One week workshop was organised and 31 faculties were benefitted

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes -

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university -

Staff training conducted by other institutions 04

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. .

Others -

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 04 - 04

Technical Staff - - - -

- -

A research committee is formed to enhance research potential and knowledge sharing.

Following initiatives were undertaken to promote research climate in the college

One week UGC sponsored workshop on „Research Methodology in Social Sciences‟

was organized.

National Seminar on Statistics “STATISTICS: RECENT INNOVATIONS AND FUTURE

CHALLENGES" was hosted with 159 delegates and 61 research papers were

presented.

One day seminar on „Research Methodology‟ was conducted for M. Com students.

More than 34 papers were presented by faculty members in varied conferences.

Students were also encouraged to publish papers in conferences.

Research projects were undertaken by students of Honours Programme.

Training sessions are organized for the students undertaking research projects.

M. Com Honours students participated in Global Investors Summit to study trends

in Mutual Funds.

Teachers are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences and workshops and

“Duty Leave” is granted for the same.

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the Institution

Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

Details on research publications:

International National Others

Peer Review Journals

Non-Peer Review Journals 16 05

e-Journals 16

Conference proceedings

Chapters/Article/Paper in Book 03

Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS -

- --

-

- -

02

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)

-

-

3407

3407

Any other(Specify) - - - -

Total - - - -

No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

For colleges Autonomy

INSPIRE

CPE

CE

DBT Star Scheme

Any Other (specify)

Revenue generated through consultancy

No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College

Number -- 01 -- -- --

Sponsoring

agencies

-- 01 -- -- --

No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

No. of collaborations International National

Any other - -

01

--

-- -- --

- -- --

-

-

-

-

16

100

02

36

- - - 01

-

-

No. of linkages created during this year

Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent Number

National Applied -

Granted -

International Applied -

Granted -

Commercialised Applied -

Granted -

No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

Of the institute in the year

Total International National State University Dist College

01

No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

No. of students participated in NCC events:



65

80

02

04

02

-

-

other

01

-

-

-

No. of Awards won in NSS:



No. of Awards won in NCC:

No. of Extension activities organized



University forum

NCC

College forum

NSS

Any

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

Responsibility

The NSS and NCC Committees are always on the move and sincere efforts are made to realize

Institutional Social Responsibility .Following activities were undertaken in the direction of ISR with

a vision of sensitize students and teachers during the whole year.

Sr.No. Date Activities /Programme Venue Number of Participants

1. 28/6/2017 to

4/7/2017

NSS Training Camp

Gujarat Vidyapeeth

Ahmedabad

01 Programme Officer

Dr. Bhaveshbhai

Baldaniya

2. 23-7-2017 Voters Awareness Programme Sir K. P. College of

Commerce 350 Volunteers

3. 25-7-2017 Voters List Form Fill-Up Programme (To enter

the name in voters list)

Sir K. P. College of

Commerce 243 Students

4. 27-7-2017

Tree Plantation Programme Sir K. P. College of


5. 29-7-2017

Health Awareness Programme Sir K. P. College of


6. 1-8-2017 to

30-9-2017

Government E tablet Names Collection and

distribution programme


Commerce

Programme Officers 1050

tablets distributed

7. 4-8-2017

Raksha Bandhan Celebration Mamta Mental

Flygeine Clinic 100 Volunteers

8. 10-8-2017

Blood Donation Camp (96 units collected) Sir K. P. College of


9. 12-8-2017 No Tobacco Oath Sir K. P. College of


10. 1-9-2017 Orientation Programme Sir K. P. College of


11. 3-9-2017 Tablet Distribution Programme at Convention

Hall VNSGU VNSGU

5 volunteers and PO. Dr.

B. J. Baldaniya

12. 7 to 11

September 2017

Facilitator Development Workshop Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University

01 Programme Officer

Dr. Mayank Desai

- 27 09

- -

02

-

-

13.

9-9-2017

University level Competition for NSS day

celebration

Veer Narmad South

Gujarat University

02 Volunteers and

Programme Officer Dr.

Rashmi R. Patel

14. 26-9-2017 Cleanliness Drive Sir K. P. College of


15. 5-10-2017 Letter of appreciation to Indian Army programme Sir K. P. College of


16. 6-10-2017 to 12-10-2017

7 days NSS Annual Camp at Balkas Village Tal.

Olpad Balkas Village

75 Volunteers and

Visitor-

17. 1-12-2017 AIDS awareness programme in collaboration with

Surat Municipal Corporation



18. 16-12-2017 Swachta Abhiyaan Surat Municipal Corporation

App Download programme



19.

4-1-2018

Thyroid and Hemoglobin Check-up


Commerce

(Gymkhana)

169 Students

20.

5-1-2018

Medical Check-up programme


Commerce

(Gymkhana)

289 Students

21. 12-1-2018 Swami Vivekanand essay writing competition Sir K. P. College of


22. 16-1-2018 Clothes collection programme for needy Sir K. P. College of

Commerce All Students of College

23.

21-1-2018

Guest lecture by Shri Pravinbhai Modi 70 yrs old

Senior citizen of Surat on “Moral and Values in

life and Health”


Commerce

150 Students

24. 27-1-2018 &

28-1-2018 Mock Parliament Programme K.C.G. Ahmedabad 2 Students

25. 24-25-26-

1-2018

Swachta Abhiyan Awareness programme in

Collaboration with Surat Municipal Corporation



26. 27-1-2018 Cleanliness drive Sir K. P. College of


27 1-3-2018 Distribution of clothes to needy Different areas of

Surat City 50 Students

28

6-3-2018 to 10-3-2018

Youth Development Programme for Programme

Officers organized by Rajiv Gandhi National

Institute of Youth Development Chandighadh

M.S. University

Vadodara

Dr. Rashmi R. Patel

NCC

Sr.

No.

Name of Camps

Date

Place No. of Cadets sent as per NCC

Head quarters Instructions

1 Army Attachment 31-7-17 to 6-8-2017 Jamnagar 10

2 National Integration camp 30-8-17 to 12-9-2017 Kerala (Alappuzha) 03

3 Trekking camp 22-12-17 to 30-12-2017 Karnataka 03

4 Republic day camp 2-8-17 to 28-10-2017 Rajpipla, Ahmedabad 08, 02

5 Combine Annual training camp-1 14-7-17 to 24-7-2017 Rajpipla Jeet nagar 10

6 Combine Annual training camp-2 15-9-17 to 27-9-2017 Rajpipla Jeet nagar 17

7 Combine Annual training camp-3

Rajpipla Jeet nagar 28

Administrative office is computerized.

Library has been automated using the Library Management Software

SOUL.

Wi-Fi connectivity in campus.

Use of Bar Code Technology in the library.

Online Access of Books/ Journals through N-LIST Programmes from

INFLIBNET

Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area 1633614 Sq. mt.

- - 1633614 Sq. mt.

Class rooms 20 - - 20

Laboratories 03 - - 03

Seminar Halls 02 - - 02

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

132 16 UGC &

College fund 148

Value of the equipment purchased during

the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

2641016 974632 UGC &

College fund 3615648

Others

Computerization of administration and library

Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 1500 76925 00 00 1500 76925

Reference Books 47752 6367776 655 428231 48407 6796007

e-Books - - - - - -

Journals - - 64 93061 - -

e-Journals - - - - - -

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD & Video 59 - - - 59 -

Bound Periodical 3977 - - - 3977 -

Each classroom is equipped with Projector and amplifiers to enhance teaching

impact. Smart Boards were installed in three classes. The teachers have access to

personal Laptops on which they teach by showing presentations and

documentaries thereby making teaching and learning interesting.

Online Access to Books / Journals through N-List Programme from

INFLIBNET. Each faculty member can individually access with their password.

The Library has a „Research and Promotion Lab‟ which is also equipped with

8 cubicles and computers with Internet connectivity.

A Computer Lab and Language Lab are the highlight of the college which

provides opportunity to students to enrol in short-term courses and enhance

skills, with special focus on SCOPE (Gujarat Government initiative)

The whole campus is fully equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart -ments

Others

Existing 60 02 03 07 01 01 00 52

Added 08 -- -- -- -- -- -- 41

Total 68 02 03 07 01 01 00 93

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

technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

Amount spent on maintenance :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total : Rs.3,41,237/-

-

Rs.8,500/-

Rs.2,96,513/-

Rs.36,224/-

Personal advice, counselling and guidance is regularly given to students through mentoring by

teachers. Students are free to meet all the teachers after the class also. This helps the teachers to

know the students personally. The teachers keep attendance record, academic performance track

and give guidance where necessary on matters pertaining to academics.

Teachers are also chairman and members of different committees in the college. They encourage

students and provide them platform to participate in curricular, co-curricular and extension

activities. Teachers also motivate the students to participate in different activities at Regional,

State and National level to enhance skill and required qualities in students which help in holistic

development of the students.

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

The IQAC in coordination with different committees function to enhance and facilitate inclusive

growth. Career guidance and Placement Cell is active for students support. Job fairs have been

organized. Various seminars on the following areas were organised.

A seminar on “ Career options after B. Com” for T. Y. students was conducted

on 11 July 2017.

Free of cost 100 hours training programme as GST assistant at ITI was organised M.

Com students actively participated and submitted related documents to Assistant

Director Employment Office, Surat.

A session on “Resume Preparation” was organized whereby students were given

training to prepare their resume.

Tally with GST course was executed in 4 batches.

A training on GST with R. A. M. (NGO) for T. Y.B. Com and M. Com. Students was

organised on 29 July 2017.

A seminar on „Finance and Investments as Career option‟ for T. Y.B. Com and

M. Com. Students was organised.

Training session for competitive exam in the field of mathematics, reasoning and

English Language were conducted for three days (from 5 February 2018 to 7

February 2018) by Mr. Ashish Singh & Mahendra Singh from Mahendra Ed. Pvt.

Trust Ltd.

Job Placement training for 3 days was given from 13 March 2018 to 15 March 2018

by Mr. Alkeshbhai Desai, a corporate trainer.

Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

(a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students --

--

UG PG Ph. D. Others

2815 246

01 01

Men Women

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

972 237 430 1329 13 2973 853 222 444 1360 05 3061

Demand ratio 100% Dropout % 0.069

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

o Guest lectures and Seminars were organized on preparation for UPSC,GPSC and Aptitude

test were taken. Seminar on NET Junior Research Fellowship for M.Phil & Ph.D were

organized.

o Books for Bank exam, competitive exams, NET/GSET exams are provided from library.

o Campus is equipped with WIFI facility.

o Students are constantly encouraged to participate in workshops and seminars providing

guidance for their career advancement.

o A special seminar was organised for M. Com students on „Research Methodology‟ to

encourage them for Research and further studies.

o M. Com students are encouraged and guided to present research papers in conferences held in

college as well as in other colleges and publish and present papers.

o Students interaction program for preparation of NET/SLET exams were conducted by freshly

passed out M. Com students which proved to be a very fruitful session where all the myths and

doubts regarding complexity of competitive exams was relaxed.

o Seminar on digital marketing, life insurance, GST training, online trading and mutual fund

session was organised. Tally with GST, seminar on finance and investment, seminar on

aviation and hospitality, 100 hours free training as GST assistant, Personality development,

Banking, goal setting and many such sessions were programmed to enhance the overall

persona of the students.

No. of students beneficiaries

No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

2100

No %

1255 40.99

No %

1806 59.01

Details of student counselling and career guidance

The career guidance and counselling committee helps the students to understand varied career

options so that the students can design a proper career graph considering their strength and

weakness. Along with seminars the committee is dedicated to providing a platform for campus

interviews and job placements to students who have completed graduation. Taking advantage of

social media, whats app group is created which regularly flashes news of seminars and updates of

job opportunities.

All career guidance and placement activities are undertaken by UDISHA Club (Universal

development integrated employability skills through higher education agencies). UDISHA is a

placement initiative taken up by the Commissioner, Higher Education, Department of Education and

Government of Gujarat. Its aim is to bridge the gap between employee and employer.

The Career Guidance Cell supports the students in the area of training and placements for

both undergraduate and post-graduate students. During the year, the cell organized various

soft skill development programme to increase employability. List of Seminars and Guest

lecture organized are :

SR.NO DATE DETAILS OF THE EVENT GUEST/EXPERT

1

24\5\2017

Sent ST & SC students list for

coaching O Level Software &

Hardware one year diploma &

DGE Indian government

recognized program. 24 students participated

National Computers (National group)

2 17\6\2017 Campus Interview of TJSB Sahakari

Bank Ltd., India

Mr. Arunbhai Desai- Regional Head,Gunakar Sir-HR, Ninand Sir, Rupesh H.Patel ABM

Surat Branch

3 3\7\2017 A Seminar on "Digital Marketing- the new era" (T.Y. S.Y )

Mrs. Nikita Samtani, Mr. Girish Patel

4 11\7\2017 A Seminar on "Career options after B.Com." (T.Y.)

Mr. Naveen Jannavula, Endeavor , Ms.

Namrata Madam

5

20\7\2017

A Seminar on "Career Guidance &

Counselling -life insurance "

(Twice)

Mr. Nirav Desai Associate Circle

Head, HDFC Standard Life Ins.Com. Ltd

6

29\7\2017

A Training on GST with Rashtriya

Asha Manch (NGO) for T.Y.B.Com &

M.Com.

Ms. Asha Dave, Smt. Parul Patel-

Employment Department, C.A.Mr. Yogesh Gheewala

7 8\8\2017 &

9\8\2017

Visit to Mehtafincon Ltd and session on

'Online Trading and Mutual Fund' for T.Y. & M.Com. Honours students

Mr. Keyur Mehta Mr. Krunal Mehta

From Mehtafincon Ltd

8 11\8\2017 Awareness regarding the course 'Tally

with GST' in T.Y.B.Com & M.Com.

Mr.Amresh Upadhyay from First ERP Solutions Private Limited

9 16\8\2017 Tally with GST' Course started for T.Y.

B.Com student 4 Batches

Trainer Mr.Amresh Upadhyay from First ERP Solutions Private Limited

10

19\8\2017

A Seminar on 'Finance &

Investment as a Career Option' (T.Y. & S.Y.M.Com.)

Mr.Kshitij Bansal From Finnacle Investment Academy

11 10\10\2017 Submission of Pass-out Candidates Data to Soham Industrial Machinery Ltd.

HR Manager, Soham Industrial Machinery Ltd.

12

17\11\2017

Campus Interview for Sales officer in

ICICI Bank Ltd., India from BFSI

SOURCING/TVSTS

Mr.Priyank Sinha, Sourcing Executive

TVS Training and services Ltd. (BFSI SOURCING/TVSTS)

13 21\12\2017 A Seminar on career in Aviation, Hospitality, Travel and Customer

Mr. Vivek Desai ,Business

Development Executive, Aerostar Jet Training Academy,Surat

14

28\12\2017

& 6\1\2018 Free of Cost 100 hours training As

GST assistant at ITI

Documents of M.com. Students

submitted to Assist. Director

Employment Office, Surat.

15 10\1\2018 A Seminar on Personality

Development Ms. Akita Mehta, Aura Academy

16 11\1\2018 A Seminar on UPSC& GPSC

Exam IAS Ms.Rina Desai Dr.Saurabh J Desai

Charitable Trust, Palsana ,surat

17

12\1\2018

A Seminar on 'Non net Junior

Research Fellowship for M.Phil

& Ph.D.'(M.Com.)

Ms. Fatema A. Salehbhai under the supervision of Dr. P. P. Jariwala

18

18\1\2018 A Seminar on 'MBA as a Career

Option'.

Ms.Dr. Jayshree Sidhpuria,Faculty of Smt. S. R. Luthra Institute of

Management

19 19\1\2018 A Seminar on Career in Banking Sector

& Campus Interview Mr. Prahalad Nai, Maks Staffing Solutions

LLP.

20 21\1\2018 A Seminar on 'Goal Setting'F.Y.& S.Y. Mr.Piyus Vyas & Mrs Pooja Vyas Star

Personality Develpoment

21 25\1\2018 A Seminar on 'Career in Govt. &

Banking Sector Mr. Harendra singh Tomar,Mahendra

Educational Private Trust Ltd

22 2\2\2018 A Seminar on 'Career opportunities in

CS course' Mr.Kenish M. Mehta Councellar- ICSI & CA from Kenish M. Mehta & Co., Surat

23

5\2\2018 to

7\2\2018

Demo classes of two hours for competitive exam in the field of

mathematics, reasoning and English

language

Mr. Ashish Singh Mr. Harendra Singh Tomar,Mahendra Educational Private

Trust Ltd 89+156+146

24 12\03\2018 JOB FAIR : CAMPUS INTERVIEW of

10 institutes and companies 10 Institutes and companies

25 13/03/2018

to

15/03/2018

JOB Placement TRAINING 3 DAYS

Mr. Alkeshbhai Desai

26 19/03/2018 JOB FAIR 5 companies 175 students were short listed after 3 Job fairs

No. of students benefitted

Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of

Students

Participated

Number of

Students short

listed

Number of Students

Placed

21 500 175 As the students graduate

and pass out a detailed and

elaborate record of

students can not be

tracked

Details of gender sensitization programmes

The college has a good strength of female students, and it strives hard to maintain a healthy

atmosphere on the campus. As far as issues of gender and inclusion are concerned, there is

a Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell in the college which looks after such issues. No case

of Sexual Harassment has been recorded. The women empowerment cell organized

lectures on women safety and law, self defence and training programme. The main motive

2100

level

05 01

- 26

08 74

of this cell is to enlighten students on the issue of sexual harassment, health, hygiene, self-

defence, women empowerment and on gender discrimination.

It is notable that ever since the college has been established, not a single issue of sexual

harassment has taken place. All women students are given equal opportunity of self

development without any constraints of gender.

Below is the list of various programmes organized by the Women Empowerment cell:

Sr. No.

Date

Name of Event

Resource Person No. of Students

Participated

1. 4-1-18 to 5-1-18 Medical Camp Dentist, Physician & Gynecologist 458

2. 14-2-18 Guest Lecture on “Women

Safety and Law Advocate Shobhnaben Chaapiya 200

3.

16-2-18

Yoga Session And Health

Awareness Programme

Shri. Parthkumar Virani

(F.Y.B.Com student, National level

Yoga Performer)

250

4.

17-2-18

Self Defence Awareness and

Training

1 .Rupali Nagarkar 2.Nikki Saparia

Trainers from Rama Martial Art

Academy, Surat

35

5. 13-3-18 Mahendi training programme Taslim Khadki (M.Com. Sem-2

student) 40

Students Activities

No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State and University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports :

State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level

Scholarships and Financial Support

National level International

Number of

Students Amount

Financial support from institution 88 97,500

Financial support from government 922 43,97,887

Financial support from other sources 54 1,89,100

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

o Students falling in OBC category are funded direct fees amount in their bank account from

the UGC.

01 09

01

-

- -

- -

Vision

Transforming lives through learning

Nurturing an environment of intellectual excellence, inculcate values, identify talents and above all make good human beings.

Mission

To foster a positive, supportive and safe learning environment that values pursuit of knowledge.

To empower students with knowledge and skills and make them successful learners and responsible citizens.

Yes, all routine operations of the college are computerized whereby the administrative

proceedings, students admission, students records, examination procedure reports

financial records are generated . This well maintained record keeping system ensures

timely data availability to the principal as well as planning committees.

The syllabus is reviewed and revised every three years by Veer Narmad South Gujarat

University. This year too the syllabus of T. Y. , S. Y. & M. Com I subjects were

revised. The major restructuring is done periodically after taking into consideration

the feedback from all the Members of Board of Studies from different colleges. The

college follows the guidelines for curriculum revision set by the University. As this

college is one of the oldest institute in Surat, it has the most senior and expert

faculties where majority of the Head of the departments of prominent subjects as

Economics, English, Accountancy, Commerce and Statistics are the members of the

Board of Studies at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. These teachers play a

prominent role in framing of syllabi for all subjects at University level.

Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NIL

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Does the Institution has a management Information System

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

Curriculum Development

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To avail the benefit of latest technology, some classrooms are equipped with smart

boards to make teaching learning process impactful. To help students focus and

increase audibility in class room, amplifier system are installed in each classroom and

each faculty is equipped with their own MIC. Audio Visual technique of teaching is

adopted for which each class is equipped with LCD projectors. This system helps in

increasing the impact and effectiveness of teaching.

The college is affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University and follows norms and regulations laid by it. Reforms like blinding of the original seat numbers and allotting dummy numbers, centralized assessment of Third year level answer books and Post graduate final answer books etc. are introduced.

The Veer Narmad South Gujarat University has adopted CBCS since 2011.

At university level, re-assessment of answer book is done at final semester at U.G. & P.G. level Semester and CBCS pattern is followed.

With the motto of providing enriched over all education, the Research Committee

conducts various programmes to infuse culture towards Research & Development.

Infrastructure facilities are provided to all faculty members to pursue their Doctoral

study.

Duty leave is sanctioned to teachers for attending Seminars, Workshops, Faculty

development programmes, Orientation programmes, Refresher courses etc.

Added facilities are offered by the college to support staff and students undertaking

research work as:

Enriched library

Internet / Wifi

Laptops / desktops

INFLIBNET / E-library

Separate reading cubicles in library

Reprographic facilities

Research lab

Teaching and Learning

Examination and Evaluation

Research and Development

Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Library: College boasts of one of the oldest and richest library in this region with valued

books and journals.

Special provision is made to preserve its old books and journals. Books and

journals are hard bound, termite and pest control treatments are carried

out whenever needed.

Stock taking is done at the end of every academic year. Books for competitive examination are purchased regularly.

Book Bank facility is provided to students.

Each year latest edition of Taxation books are purchased.

Online Access of Books / Journals through N-List Programme from INFLIBNET

Study material is also available in the form of CD’s and DVD’s.

A large reading room with 32 separate reading cubicles is the highlight of

the college library.

A separate “Research and Promotion Cell” encourages students and

teacher to pursue research activities.

ICT: The ICT facilities and other learning resources are adequately available in the

college for academic and administrative purposes.

Keeping pace with rapid advancement in technology, projectors are installed in all

the classrooms. All academic sessions are conducted through power point

presentations.

Videos and documentaries are shown and group discussions are encouraged. A

separate mike is given to each teacher to enhance audibility

A multimedia hall, conference hall, language lab, commerce lab and Research lab

provides opportunities for practical training to students.

Physical Infrastructure

The college has a lush green campus and a huge college building consisting of 20

classrooms. In addition to the classrooms, we have:

A spacious staff room with display board, computer, printer, cupboards and drawers

A ladies room for girls

Principal’s office

Vice-principal’s office

Administrative office

NCC office

NSS office

Gymkhana building

Basketball ground

Parking Zone

A large reading room with 36 separate reading cubicles in the library.

Canteen

Facilities for Staff:

We have a spacious and airy staff room on our campus and it has all the

necessary facilities installed in it. There is a separate cabin for cashier and

office superintendent. There is a pantry in the staff room which has a

refrigerator, a microwave oven, water purifier etc. In addition, for latest

news and upgradation there is also a separate magazine rack and a television

set maintained in the staff room. There is a separate parking area for two

wheelers as well as four wheelers for the staff members.

For administrative staff, there is a spacious office on the campus equipped

with latest computers and Xerox machine. Furthermore, a separate dining

table and a refrigerator is also provided to the administrative staff.

Recreational facilities for Students:

A large spacious girls rest room is available on the campus. There is

drinking water facility with purifiers installed on the campus for

students.

The college canteen in the campus offers fresh snacks to the students.

Toilet blocks are made on each floor in the Commerce Bhavan.

Gymkhana building has facilities for playing Indoor Games.

Auditorium:

The Commerce Bhavan is an additional building, which is specially designed

for library, extension co-curricular activities. The Commerce Bhavan

comprises of facilities like:

A fully equipped multi-media hall

A well-designed conference hall

The auditorium is also equipped with facilities like OHP with screen, T.V.,

mikes, stage, etc. An elevator is also installed in the Commerce Bhavan.

Sincere and dedicated and supportive management body.

Required number of qualified and competent teachers. The management hires services of visiting and adhoc teachers and administrative

staff, if there is a vacant post.

Leave record, attendance record of staff is monitored and maintained.

Attendance records of the teaching and non-teaching staff.

Regular notification of different activities.

Regular meetings of various committees for academic and administrative purposes

Feedback from students, are regularly taken and analysed.

The recruitment of both the teaching and non-teaching staff is

made by the Government of Gujarat through the recommendation of

Education Department of Gujarat.

Gujarat Government has centralized system of recruitment in grant

in aid colleges.

The management hires services of visiting and adhoc teachers and

administrative staff, if there is a delay by the government in filling the vacant post

1) Students of Honors section each year visit Mumbai Stock Exchange (BSE),

RBI and Montory Museum for which they are issued certificates.

2) Students attended the Global Investors Summit to get insight on investment

avenues.

3) As a part of the curriculum, second year HONORS students undergo

compulsory SUMMER TRAINING for 4 to 6 weeks in Marketing or Financial

sector.

4) Students were placed in Bank for 2 months training to gain knowledge of

banking sector.

5) Job placement training was provided to students for 3 days.

6) Online training sessions for Honors students are organised at Mehta Fincon

Ltd.

7) Training on GST with R. A. M. (NGO) was arranged for T. Y. B. Com and

M. Com. Students.

Human Resource Management

Faculty and Staff recruitment

Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Admission process is centralized under Veer Narmad South Gujarat University.

The College website and prospectus contains information about the institution and

the programmes offered. The prospectus is prepared every year prior to the

commencement of admissions. The prospectus also gives details of eligibility norms

for admission. It is given to the applicants along with the application form. Proper

counselling is done by the Admission Committee of the college to the students

regarding selection of subjects at the time of admission.

Admission of Students

Welfare schemes for

Teaching Co- operative Society-Loan Facility

Non teaching Loan facility

Credit Society

Tuition Fee concession to the children of staff

Bicycle to peon

Rain coats to peons

Uniforms for the supportive staff

Washing allowance to supportive staff

Students Students Co-operative Store

Students Aid fund

Book Bank

Scholarship schemes

Total corpus fund generated 3,48,000/-

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University has a system of blinding seat numbers written on answer books before

assessment

Reassessment of answer-book is also allowed by the University in the final year of

U.G. and P.G. programme.

There is no provision in resolution of University for according autonomy to the

affiliating college.

The local Administrative Committee consist of members of Alumni

Association and Management who frame various policies and take

active interest in the administration of the college.

Meetings are conducted at regular intervals.

Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic

Administrative Yes Higher Education Office, Govt. of Gujarat

Chartered Accountant Natvarlal Vepari & Co.

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes √ No

What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

Activities and support from the Alumni Association

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Nil

The Campus Development Committee and NSS on a regular basis, makes a

thorough environmental assessment of the campus and implements

healthy ecological practices. The NSS students actively take part in varied

actives under the strict guidance and support of NSS Committee members.

Tree plantation activity is undertaken

Medicinal herbs are planted in the campus

Celebration of Environment Day

Rangoli Competition on “ Environment Conservation” theme

Swachhta Abhiyan

Essay Competition on Cleanliness

Oath for cleanliness

Cleanliness awareness Rally

Solar lights in the Campus

Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Development programmes for support staff

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

Apart from maintaining the existing structure, many new innovations were introduced.

Following are the innovations introduced in our college during last four years:

Classrooms

Projectors, screens and amplifier system were installed in every class room for the better

teaching and learning experience. Smart Boards were installed in three classroom.

Each teacher is provided a laptop to prepare teaching plans and presentations.

Library

INFLIBNET is installed in the library since 2010.

Besides an enriched library, the college has an e-dictionary library, multi-linguist

library and various books for competitive exams.

Other innovations

Internet and Wi fi facility is made available in all offices, staffroom, library and

students.

CCTV cameras are installed in campus and live coverage of the same is displayed

in Principal’s office.

Bio-metric system is installed for staff.

Language Lab, Sports Motivation Centre, Commerce Laboratory, Research lab are

setup.

Innovative and original posters, paintings, slogans and messages created by

students are displayed under wall magazine “Pushpanjali” to

enhance creativity and innovative ideas among the students.

Our Annual magazine “Sahasam” provides a perfect platform to exhibit the

literary and creative skills of the students and teachers .

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on

the functioning of the institution. Give details.

The college has also been recognized as a regional centre for conducting the examination of

“Accounting Talent Search” conducted by Accounting Association of India.

Mike system is introduced in all classrooms to facilitate learning.

Important notices regarding exams, elections, competitions and others are communicated to the

students via e-mail, sms etc.

Yoga day was celebrated

Orientation Programme for NSS and NCC students was organized

Different programmes were organized by NCC, NSS, Cultural Committee, Career

Guidance Cell, Pushpanjali and all other committees

Blood Donation Camps were organized

NCC students participated in Annual Training Camp 1, 2 and 3 and 40 parades were conducted .

NCC - weapons training at state and National level was provided to students

NCC - Trekking Camp

NCC - civil defence training

NCC - National Integration Camp

NCC – Army attachment

A National Conference , workshop and seminar was organized

Research workshop for PG students to encourage them towards research was organized

PG students were guided to participate and present paper in National conference

A 7 day Research Methodology workshop was arranged for teachers to upgrade their

knowledge and encourage them towards research. Also, the PG students are encouraged to

present paper in National Conferences

Training on GST with RAM (NGO) and "Tally course with GST compliance" were arranged in 4

batches for T. Y. B. Com. Students. Job fairs are conducted to provide campus recruitment.

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

Give two Best Practices of the institution

Sensitization of students on environmental issues and motivating them to promote

environmental awareness is done regularly .

The college personally makes efforts to keep its campus and surrounding areas clean

and green. Some of the initiatives taken are…

Selecting the most energy efficient models when replacing the old electronic gadgets

To increase the environmental awareness among the students, special guest lectures and competitions are organized by the college.

Turning off electrical appliances when not in use.

Printing on both side of the sheets is done to control usage of paper .

Project and study material are collated and circulated in soft copy.

Celebration of Environment Day

Activities related to Environment protection by NSS and NCC units

Tree plantation Programmes by students

Swachchta Abhiyan is conducted around the year.

STRENGTHS

Well qualified and experienced teachers.

Healthy teaching learning approach.

Eco friendly environment.

Use of ICT teaching and learning.

WEAKNESS

Affiliating University lacking provision for according autonomy to the colleges.

OPPORTUNITIES

First choice college status

Increasing acceptability of students by industry

CHALLENGES

Increasing number of students per class beyond UGC norms.

Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

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