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

AQAR for the year 2017-18

1. Details of theInstitution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. Anitha R

04829236136, 04829237136

dbprincipal@gmail.com

6686605

KERALA

KOTTAYAM

THALAYOLAPARAMBU P O

DEVASWOM BOARD COLLEGE,

THALAYOLAPARAMBU

EC/54/A&A/65 DATED 08-01-2011

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN18879)

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:

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

http://www.dbcollegethal.org/iqac/aqar2017-18.pdf

www.dbcollegethal.org

KLCOGN14225

iqacdbthal@gmail.com

9495596962

Dr. Deepa C S

9447038016

04829236136, 04829237136

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1.6 AccreditationDetails

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B 2.75 2010 5

2 2nd Cycle B+ 2.60 2017 5

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment ofIQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 AQAR for the year (for example2010-11)

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

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 2013-14 submitted on31-03-2014

ii. AQAR 2014-15 submitted on31-03-2015

iii. AQAR 2015-16 submitted on31-03-2016

iv. AQAR 2016-17 submitted on

1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

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

Type of Institution Co-education

Urban

Men

Rural

Women

Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

√

√ √

√

√

√

2017-18

01-06-2010

NA

NA

NA

NA

Grant-in-aid +Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others(Specify)

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for theColleges)

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMRetc

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

√

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam

Nil

√ √

√ NA

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2. IQAC Composition andActivities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

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

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

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

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos.

(ii) Themes

International National State Institution Level

NAAC Guidelines

2 2

1 1

7

13

2

1

1

1

5

Encouraged Departments to submit research projects and seminars

Released Insignia newsletter 17-18 recording the year’s activities

Collects and tabulates various academic data of all departments

Conducted two seminars on NAAC guidelines

Conducted a class on innovative teaching practices

Monitored Tutorial/Remedial coaching for weak students

Records each programme organized in the college in a register thereby collecting details of activities in the

college

Submitted SSR and coordinated the NAAC peer team visit during September 2017

2.14 Significant Activities and Contributions made by IQAC

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

1. Conduct Academic Audit

2. Co-ordinate NAAC visit

3Teach new online and innovative

teaching methods

4.Alumni strengthening activities

5. Infrastructure development

6. Library facilities upgrading

1. Inspected departments and Audited

2. Conducted NAAC visit successfully

3. Conducted classes on research funding,

and innovative teaching methods

4. alumni registered

5. Renovation of old building

6. Purchased computer and updated Grandha

soft ware

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* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes √ No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Part – B Criterion – I

1. CurricularAspects

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 0 0 0 0

PG 4 0 0 0

UG 9 0 0 0

PG Diploma 0 0 0 0

Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0

Diploma 0 0 0 0

Certificate 1 0 0 1

Others 0 0 0 0

Total 14 0 0 1

Interdisciplinary 0 0 0 0

Innovative 0 0 0

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

Appointment of guest faculty

Fund for rewiring of chemistry laboratories and the maintenance of compound wall

Library infrastructure, software facilities upgraded provided fund for NAAC visit

NA

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 13

Trimester 0

Annual 0

1.3 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

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

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

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning andEvaluation

2.1 Total No. of

permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)

during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

Nil

Nil Nil 24

22

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Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

39 23 16 Nil Nil

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

nil 21 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 21

Practical sessions and hands on / experiential training on contents taught

Intensive remedial coaching and supplementary revision classes

Continuous assessment and evaluation

ICT enabled teaching

Imparting of first- hand knowledge through site visits and interaction with personalities

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended 2 5 1

Presented papers 5 13 2

Resource Persons 4

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

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

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 84%

NA

196

14

2.11 Course/Programme wise

distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III% Pass %

Hindi 32 10 15 41 34 63

Malayalam UG 36 7 93 0 0 42

Malayalam PG 11 0 100 0 0 64

Political Science 44 0 20 20 60 11

Chemistry UG 26 15 45 5 35 77

Chemistry PG 14 20 80 0 0 71

Physics UG 28 33 42 25 0 43

Physics PG 11 11 89 0 0 82

Maths UG 41 52 32 16 0 61

Maths PG 19 46 54 0 0 68

Botany 25 36 45 18 0 44

Commerce 35 19 70 11 0 77

English 14 29 57 14 0 50

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

1. Academic audit

2. Teaching Learning experience sharing by staff

3. Conduct of regular class tests and identifying slow and advanced learners

4. Remedial coaching and one on one tutorial sessions for individual needs

5. Monitor feedback of students and parents and inform stakeholders- to take stock

6. Conduct model exams before university exams

7. Initiate appointment of guest lecturers

8. Monitor result analysis and put in place check measures

9. Promotes faculty to use innovative teaching and learning practices

10. Promotes Peer teaching.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 5

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 1

HRD programmes nil

Orientation programmes 2

Faculty exchange programme 3

Staff training conducted by the university 0

Staff training conducted by other institutions 1

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 3

Others 0

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 17 4 Nil 10

Technical Staff 1 1 Nil 1

nil nil nil

Applied for DST-FIST fund

IQAC took class on available sources of research fund

Coordinated the commission visit for granting research centre in chemistry Department

Informs on timely application and submission dates of projects by teachers

Promotes UG and PG projects as a part of curriculum to inculcate research aptitude

in student

Create a research atmosphere through discussions on research topics of research students

of the guides of the college as part of progress report

Criterion -III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number Nil nil nil Nil

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil nil nil nil

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 4 Ni nil 3

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 1.3 Nil nil nil

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 1 6 5

Non-Peer Review Journals nil nil 1

e-Journals nil nil

Conference proceedings nil 3 -

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 organizations

nil

3

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects nil nil nil nil

Minor Projects nil UGC 1.3 L nil

Interdisciplinary Projects nil nil nil nil

Industry sponsored nil nil nil nil

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College nil nil nil nil

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

nil nil nil nil

Any other(Specify) nil nil nil nil

Total

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

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from NA

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other(specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

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

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

Any other

NIL

10

600/-

1

1

Level International National State University College

Number 1 1

Sponsoring

agencies

Dept

fund

Dept

fund,

nil

10

nil

nil

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management ofUniversity/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of researchawards/recognitions received by faculty and researchfellows

Of the institute in theyear

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 + existingones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level nil

nil

1

NA

12

4

nil

Type of Patent Number

National Applied NIL

Granted NIL

International Applied NIL

Granted NIL

Commercialised Applied NIL

Granted NIL

0 1

nil

nil

nil

nil

6

nil

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level

National level International level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University level State level

National level International level

University forum

NCC

College forum

NSS

Any other

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

Social Responsibility

Conducted aneye camp for the sake of public.

Conducted a cycle rally to inculcate awareness about drug abuse

Conducted a class on mushroom cultivation for students and women

Students visited BUDS school for differently abled and spent time with them

Mid-Day meal programme for cancer patients

Raised charity fund by departments for the poor and needy

Contributed study materials to children

Offered financial and physical help for constructing home of an under privileged family.

Exhibition based on films, mangroves, wet lands, pseudoscience were conducted

2 2

7

nil

3

nil

nil

nil

10

The current work in the administration is totally digital.

The Grandha software was updated

Built a new cubicle in the library complex

The exam office is computerized and equipped for online question paper downloading action.

Systematic and punctual uploading of facts and figures to institutional agencies (Govn/Univ)

New books in library updated in the newly updated software.

Proper maintenance of office and library records and registers

Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created

Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area (in acres) 20 nil nil nil

Class rooms 28 nil nil 28

Laboratories 4 nil nil 4

Seminar Halls 3 nil nil 3

No. of important equipment’s purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

154 2 Management

156

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

27 .20 L management 27.20

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 33986 8.5

lakhs

148 3 lakhs 34402 11.5 lakhs

Reference Books 1208 2.22 lakh 20 7200 1228 2. 292lakhs

e-Books nil nil

Journals 25 3800 2 200 27 4000

e-Journals nil nil nil nil nil nil

Digital Database nil nil nil nil nil nil

Training given to non teaching staff for online question paper downloading, online registration

of students details in university portal and for e-payment of fees.

The students and teachers are given training in use of inflibnet and user search facility in the

library.

CD & Video 72 15712 nil nil 72 15712

Others (specify) nil nil nil nil nil nil

4.4 Technology up gradation(overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 66 3 12 1 nil 2 15 4

Added 1 nil nil 1 nil nil nil nil

Total 67 3 12 2 nil 2 15 4

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

technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total : 14.94 lakh

2 lakh

.20 lakh

12.5 lakh

24,000

Awareness of below mentioned students services made known through orientation

programmes and meeting students in class

Grievance redressal forum and Internal Complaint Committee active

Career guidance cell active, coaching and placement activities planned.

Remedial coaching for slow learners were compulsorily undertaken

Nurturing of extracurricular activities through various clubs, NCC, NSS

• Providing information and guidance on admissions to centers of higher

learning like central universities and ISC.

• Coaching for the UGC-NET/ JRF examinations.

• Coaching for state level PSC examinations were undertaken by few

departments

• Participate in the research paper presentations in National and

International seminars and workshops.

• Organizing visits to nationally acclaimed centers of higher learning.

• Opportunities for interaction with experts

• The Additional Skill Acquisition Programme; initiated by the

government of Kerala increases the employability of students.

• The institution conducts workshops and seminars on a regular basis.

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

2

UG PG Ph. D. Others

960 96 NIL NIL

2 10 nil

Spoken English classes for a team of selected students oriented towards placement.

Remedial books were purchased for English, Malayalam and a few core subjects

PG Science departments took NET coaching classes for their students.

Individual support given to slow learners.

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

237 199 5 688 0 1129 257 177 5 617 1 1056

Demand ratio 14:1 Dropout 1%

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

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NETSET/ SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 12

195

No %

349 33

No %

707 67

nil

2 1

4

The career and guidance club act as a nodal centre to communicate recruitment calls from private and

public sectors. Vaikom Management Association started a student chapter at College. They organize classes on topics like

Carrier Guidance, Personality Development, Current Affairs etc,

The club in association with employment centre of Kottayam conducted an informative session to

students, to encourage the students in employment exchange registration and explore the opportunities

provided by the Employment centres across kerala

Provided awareness among the pass out students on PMKVY (PradhanManthriKoushalVikasYojana)

scheme at ICM computers at Thalayolaparambu.

Around 20 students participated in the EDU EXPO(organized by Microttec Events) at Mamenmappila hall

Kottayam

Few of our previous students participated in ‘importance of interview Planning & Get job

Ready’,a training session for participating in interviews conducted by TransGlobeAcademy,a

division of TransGlobe Education Management India Pvt Ltd

Enrollment of students in National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) or Digital SaksharataAbhiyan- A

class on in depth information about short term computer courses that can be pursued was conducted

Career guidance club encouraged students to attend Job fairs conducted in various institutions

Counseling for girls on health and hygiene

Skill development for self employment for women through stiching and mushroom

culture classes

5.6 Details of student counseling and career guidance

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

1 30 2 2

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

110

0 35

5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports : State/University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level

National level

International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution 50 4.40 L

Financial support from government 254 5.32 L

Financial support from other sources 20 25,000

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions 2 20,000

5.11 Student organised /initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level

Exhibition: State/ University level

National level

National level

International level

International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any)redressed: 2

8

nil nil 2

nil nil nil

0 0 10

0

0 0 32

0 0 30

Impart education facilities to younger generation of the locality

Uplift the economically and socially weaker sections of the society through knowledge

development

To give back to the community in terms of knowledge and information through extension

activities

Undertake quality research projects by students and teachers

To lead in educational reformation through intervention in academic governing bodies

To enhance the quality of teaching-learning process

To provide better infrastructure and library facilities to improve learning condition

To empower the gendered and marginalized sections and provide for intellectual, health and

emotional needs.

To equip and nurture young minds with essential skills to undertake future responsibilities

Yes – council meeting, staff meeting, issue of circulars, social media, e-mail

Prepared by the University through syllabus restructuring

Curriculum developed for spoken English class for 20 classes

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

ICT enabled teaching Audio-

visual presentation Remedial

coaching

Micro teaching

Additional skills development like spoken English and speaking

Special classes for supplementary students

Applied for DST-FIST

No fund was released by UGC though several projects and seminar

proposals were sent to UGC.

Minor research projects applied for

Seminars and workshops applied for

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

Continuous tests, evaluation and assessment

Working out of previous question papers from question paper bank

Remedial coaching for individual attention

Special classes

Exam reforms of university implemented accordingly

Applied for RUSA fund

Latest books purchased and updated Grandha software.

Web enabled library with LAN connection and students’ user search facility

Updating stock and labeling the new arrivals

Digital proficiency and installation new attendance software

Rewiring of Chemistry Labs

Exhibition of books in the library by Book Media

Purchase of instruments and chemical in the science departments

Activities of the guidance and counseling centre

Students as propagators of organic farming practices in the locality

Teachers as resource persons for spoken English classes and remedial classes

Students taking tuition in the neighbouring orphanage

Teachers as resource persons outside the campus

Faculty and staff recruitment is by the Management

Permanent teachers

Guest faculty

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure /instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

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As part of projects for PG students

Collaboration with G tech for the conduct of a course in Tally

Collaboration with ICM computers for conduct of kaushal course of central

government.

Collaboration with online spoken English course coaching personality

Collaboration with club for training in badminton.

As per university directions

6.3.8 Industry Interaction /Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

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 no yes IQAC

Administrative no yes Principal

42,68,075 excluding salary revenue

Teaching Yes,

Non teaching Yes

Students Yes

NA

NA

Provides scholarship and aid to poor and needy students

K ASasikumar endowment prize to best quizzer

The Chemistry alumni gave award to the best outgoing B Sc &M Sc (2013-16 & 2014-17 batch) students

Commerce alumni instituted charity fund for the needy

Formal meeting of old students and teachers of various branches during summer holidays

Ever rolling trophy by the first batch of Botany department for winners of quiz conducted by botany

department

Trophy and prize for winners by alumni of Maths department for quiz competition Alumni of

commerce instituted award in memory of their deceased friend Arun. Dept of Malayalam was

registered.

Alumni of Malayalam department conducted an eye camp in association with Kottyam Medical

college

Physics Alumni awarded Alumni Association’s Endowment Prize for topper in B Sc

Physics examinations 2017

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

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During the general body meeting of the PTA, cash awards and endowments were given to

students who scored highest marks in the University exams.

PTA fund was used to maintain the campus clean, repair the electrical and plumbing items,

maintenance work of computers and built door for Malayalam Department

An orientation class for UG first year students

PTA fund was utilized for the repair and purchase of instruments in Chemistry Department

It felicitated the students who made remarkable achievements in and outside the campus

and gave funds for students to participate in competitions in Youth Festivals.

It addressed all issues of discipline of the students when such issues were raised by the

students

Provided funds for departmental activities like seminars and

exhibitionsPTA fund was given to student who was critically hurt and

hospitalized.

Two non -teaching staff attended a class on file keeping held at St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

The Department of Physics organized an energy audit.

The Department of Botany conducted Green Audit in the campus

Botany department maintains a green house

A NakshatraVanam was established in the campus as a joint venture by Botany, Zoology and

Malayalam Departments

Medicinal and rare plants are kept in pots as well as in the marked out area in the campus.

Water pits were dug to replenish land with water.

Plans envisaged for campus beautification and proper maintenance of campus

NCC planted saplings around the campus , cleaned the campus and removed the plastic waste

NSS implemented Swacch Bharath cleanliness drive, organic farming and waste management.

7. Innovations and BestPractices

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

functioning of the institution. Give details.

The Department of English conducted the annual lecture series Sameeksha The department initiated

competitive exam coaching in association with Youth Welfare department, Govt. of Kerala. Department

observedHiroshima Day 2017 by taking an oath of peace. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and Kavalam

Narayana Panicker Reminiscence Day was organised by the department Biographical Documentaries of

Basheer and Kavalam were unveiled before the students. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Literary

Competition was organized elocution and essay writing in English, Hindi and Malayalam was conducted.

The Mathematics Department released a Manuscript “227 facts about pi” prepared by the students of 1st

year Degree Mathematics. Charity Club of Mathematics department visited BUDS School, for

Differently abled people They performed different programmes for them followed by a lunch. The

department celebrated National Mathematics day by conducting a photo exhibition on the life of Srinivasa

Ramanujan. An Exhibition quiz was arranged for the visitors of the exhibition based on Srinivasa

Ramanujan.

The Department of commerce organized few seminars on topics like ‘ International Business’, ‘Recent

trends in marketing’, ‘Human Rights’ etc

The Department of Hindi instituted PSC coaching for their students. The students visited Pieta Bhavan, a

home for mentally challenged orphan women gave one day meal for them. The students also distributed

clothes for the children of SEVAGRAM where the inmates are cancer patients.

The Physics Department In and talent search exam association with Academy of Physics Teachers

(APT), department conducted NET model exam and talent search exam Department of Physics and

Physics Association observed “Kalam Smrithi by conducting an inter departmental science Quiz.

Department in association with KSEB officer’s Association, and Quiz club conducted “POWER QUIZ”.

As part of ‘Scholar in the Campus ‘ programme (initiated in 2013),Department organized a seminar on

“New Horizons in Einstein’s Gravity “ . Department also conducted a documentary film show titled

“Harappa to Pokran”

Department of Botany in association with Biodiversity Club celebrated World Environment Day by

planting of saplings of medicinal plants, ornamental plants and fruit trees in the college premises. As an

extension activity the department organized a workshop on ‘MUSHROOM CULTIVATION’ in

association with Koonpura, Thiruvananthapuram for the parents of students. In search of young talents

the department organized a ‘Botany quiz’ for the students of 11th standard of AJ John Memorial school,

Thalayolaprambu. The department also organized the inaugural lecture of the ‘ALUMNI LECTURE

SERIES’. Department released a book on campus Flora. Botany Department in association with the

Department of Forestry and Wild life a conducted a one day seminar on ‘KANDAL KADUKALUM

THANNEERTHADA SAMRAKSHANAVUM’

The Political Science Department celebrated Reading Day by conducting Reading competition.

Department supplied study materials to L.P School students of Mittayikunnu. Peer-Teaching was also

done in the school by Veena T.K student of final year politics. As a part of K .R Narayanan memorial

lecture series, the Department conducted lecturer on the topic ‘INDIA’S NEW ECONOMIC POLICY’.

As a part of Freedom Fest Department conducted a lecturer on the topic ‘FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

AND NEW INDIA’

The Department of Chemistry organized Ozone day celebrations by conducting seminar, documentary

film show on “THE ARTIC AND THE OZONE LAYER: STABILIZING OUR ENVIRONMENT AND

CLIMATE”, quiz competition and painting competition. The department in association with Nature club

organized a slide show presentation on “WETLAND ECO SYSTEM”, a photo exhibition on

1. NAAC visit was conducted successfully

2. Renovation works in the campus was completed

3. Compound wall and gate was constructed for the new block

4. Teachers and students incorporated new actions in the light of classes on NACC visit.

5. Internal Academic audit conducted and administrative audit done by DD and Management

6. Management initiated processing therequests

7. Upgraded Grandha software in library

8. Cubicle was constructed in library

9.

The institution encouraged water harvesting and propagated importance of saving water. Water

holes were dug at various points in the campus.

The students give away mid - day meal to needy on every Tuesday

‘WETLAND CONSERVATION AND MANGROVES’, a seminar and quiz competition as a part of

Wetland day celebrations. The Department, conducted a talk on “SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY”, a seminar on “THE NEED OF SCIENTIFIC TEMPER FOR A

BETTER, HEALTHIER FUTURE”, a photo-Poster exhibition on PSEUDO SCIENCE, Power Point

presentation , quiz competition etc as a part national Science day celebrations. The ozone Day, national

Science day and Wet land Day celebration were conducted with the financial support of KSCSTE.

Department of Malayalam organized a Koodiyatam demonstration class which was conducted under the

guidance of Pothiyil Narayana Chakiyar. Department organised organized a book fair in association with

NBS. The Department published a book with ISBN number, and released a book “ SAHITHYATHINTE

VAZHIKAL” edited by Dr Lalimol S. (HoD Malayalam Dept). Malayalam Association organized a

literary event in which the students and faculties presented their literary works. The Department organized

a literary interaction with the Vayalar Award winning Novelist T D Ramakrishnan. The Department

released book “ MAZHAPATTUKAL” written by the PG students and the a ‘manuscript” by UG students.

The Department conducted a seminar “PRATHIROODHAM” in association with Sahithya Academy.

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

beginning of theyear

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-studyManuals)

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

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The Biodiversity Club organized a green audit in its park Shantisthal.

Medicinal, ornamental and rare plants are kept in pots as well as in the marked out area in

the campus which give a beautiful appearance to the campus.

A Butterfly Garden maintained.

Plans envisaged for campus beautification and competition for proper maintenance

NCC took part in Haritha Keralam drive and took action to make the campus clean and green

NSS implemented Swacch bharath clealiness drive, e-waste disposal drive, and waste

management.

N SS initiated organic farming in the locality .Students were involved in tapioca cultivation.

A NakshathraVanam was established in the campus as a joint venture by Botany, Malayalam

and Zoology Departments.

Strengths: Teaching staff serving as syndicate, BoS members, subject experts,

Ph.D holders. Most of the staff of the college are involved in University

syllabus restructuring. Students won top prizes in sports, NCC events and

youth festival

Weaknesses: Delayed maintenance work of the college building Inability to

construct a compound wall in the western block.

Opportunities: Students eager to learn new certificate courses and join clubs

and very proactive. Teachers are oriented and refreshed in their topics and

on the verge of promotion.

Challenges: Mobilization of fund from management and through

consultancy. Training of students for arts and drama festivals

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness /protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOTAnalysis)

1. To do intense follow up on upgrading chemistry department as research centre.

2. Apply for RUSA fund

3. To construct a ladies hostel

4. To construct new toilet facilities for male students

5. To cut down the acacia trees and launch a medicinal and herbal garden

6. To construct a new car parking space

7. To follow up of request for Management

8. To improve infrastructure of the library

9. To do maintenance work of wiring and generators

10. To introduce health card for all students

8. Plans of institution for next year

Name Dr. Deepa C S NameDr.Anitha R

Signature of the Coordinator,IQAC Signature of the Chairperson,IQAC

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Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre forExcellence

COP - Career OrientedProgramme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate AptitudeTest

NET - National EligibilityTest

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - SelfFinancing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher EducationInstitution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public ServiceCommission

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