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Nizam College AQAR 2013-14

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Telangana State, India


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NIZAM COLLEGE (Autonomous)

A Constituent College of Osmania University

with CPE Status Basheerbagh, Hyderabad

Submission of

AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report)

2013-14

To

NAAC (NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL)

Telangana State, India


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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution NIZAM COLLEGE

1.2 Address Line 1 Opp. L.B. Stadium

Address Line 2 Basheerbagh

City/Town

Hyderabad

State Andhra Pradesh

Pin Code

500001

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos.

040-23240806

Name of the Head of the Institution Prof. T.L.N. Swamy

Tel. No. with STD Code 040-23240806

Mobile:

9246521145

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Prof. M. Usha

Mobile: 9441109693

IQAC e-mail address:

[email protected]


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1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.

This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom

of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 2005 2010

2 2nd

Cycle A 3.19 2012 2017

3 3rd

Cycle

4 4th Cycle

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

1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

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

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

2011)

i. AQAR 2012-13 submitted to NAAC on 29.05.2018

ii. AQAR 2013-14 submitted to NAAC on 29.05.2018

1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

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www.nizamcollege.ac.in

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www.nizamcollege.ac.in/AQAR/AQAR2013-14R.pdf

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EC/58/RAR/090 dated 10-03-2012

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http://www.nizamcollege.ac.in/

http://www.nizamcollege.ac.in/AQAR/AQAR2013-14R.pdf


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Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

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

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

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

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

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts √

Science √

Commerce √ Law PEI(Phys.Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management √

Others

(Specify)

Faculty of

Informatics

(BCA, MCA,

M.Sc (IS))

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.13 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

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University, UGC

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Osmania University

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2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

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

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

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

If yes, mention the amount

Note: Received in March 2014 for the period of 5 years.

2.13Seminars 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

Rs. 3,00,000/-

Class room teaching

Nano materials

Computational Methods and Data Analysis

Sanskrit Grammar

Management meet

Orientation and interaction with foreign students on Indian Culture

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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

To upgrade ICT Facilities The Computer Lab in the Department of

Commerce with 20 computer systems to

facilitate practical work for the Commerce

students.

Wi-Fi connectivity

To encourage the various

departments to organise national

seminars.

Department of English organized a two day

National Seminar on “Making English

Classroom in India more Inclusive” in

January 2014.

Department of Physics organized a three day

International Conference on “Nano Materials”

in January 2014.

To organise programmes for

research scholars in social sciences.

Department of Economics organized a week

long workshop on “Computational Methods

and Data Analysis in Social Sciences” for

research scholars and faculty in Economics,

Commerce and Management in March 2014.

Implementation of teaching diaries

Analysis of teaching-learning feedback

Encouraging the usage of ICT

Encouraging student based activities in the institution.

Encouraging participative management in the institution.

Contribution in Examination Reforms

Contribution in infrastructure up-gradation and maintenance

Organizing lecture series, seminars, workshops


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To organise orientation programmes

and workshops

Dept. of Business Management organised

“Samvida” in October 2013.

Annual Management Meet „Abhijay‟ on 8th

and

9th December 2013

Department of Sanskrit has organized a two day

workshop on Sanskrit Grammar in September

2013

Orientation programme for foreign students

entitled “Seven Continents” was organized in

September 2013

An interaction programme exclusively for the

foreign students was organized on February 25th

2014

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure-I.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

All the activities under 2.15 (Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome) have been

achieved

Academic Council

Governing Body

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Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes

added during the

year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 10

PG 21* 03

UG 22 01 12

PG Diploma 01 01

Advanced

Diploma

Diploma 02 02

Certificate 03 03

Others

Total 59 01 21

Interdisciplinary

Innovative 1*

*M.Sc. Chemistry (Pharmacoinformatics) is UGC Innovative Course.

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

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders*Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

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

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure-II

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 50

Trimester

Annual

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

salient aspects.

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

Dept. of Chemistry

o Modification of VIII , IX, X semesters of Five Year Integrated Chemistry

Course, in sem-VIII : removal of IV paper and inclusion of new syllabus in

place of it

o Sem - IX, to have 4 theory and 2 practicals

o Sem - X, one project only

Dept. of Zoology updated the syllabus as per the CBCS guidelines

Dept. of Commerce revised the syllabus of B.Com. Regular for II and III year

Dept. of English introduced English for Better Performance with Added Business

English

Dept. of Sociology introduced Project work with 100 marks in both V and VI semester;

V semester exercises include Social Survey using Interview Schedule and

Questionnaire; VI semester exercises include Observation Report, case Study and

Book Review)

Dept. of Informatics modified MCA syllabus

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of

permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

Please Note: Appointments are made by Osmania University and posted to work in

Nizam College

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

* Assistant Professor (c) and Part time Lecturers

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International

level National level State level

Attended

Seminars/

Workshops

15 64 13

Presented

papers

20 63 02

Resource

Persons 01 13 03

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others

83 56 05 22

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

56 0 05 50 22 0 83 50

Encouraging faculty to use ICT based teaching methods

Communication improvement classes are conducted for students from regional

medium

Encouraging students to give seminars on respective topics in their subject

Projects for undergraduate students of Life Science stream

Brain storming sessions for BBA and MBA courses

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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

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of

the Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Distinction

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I

%

II

%

III

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Pass

%

B.A. 282 _ 67.73 19.15 _ 0.71

B.Com. 173 _ 68.21 23.12 _ _

B.Sc. 249 _ 71.89 17.67 _ _

Note: 1. The data pertains to only Semester VI and Distinction system is not followed.

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

Better connectivity through Wi-Fi

Evaluation of Semester exam results

Suggesting Examination branch to seal the photographs on Hall Ticket to

check the cases of impersonation

Sensitizing the staff and students about the vision and mission of the institution

and Anti- ragging declaration

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Online reception of PG question papers by the institution from the university to

avoid paper leakage and transportation cost and hurdles

All full time teachers of respective departments are involved in curriculum

revision, restructuring and syllabus development

All the permanent teachers are members of Board of Studies. In several

departments the other full time teachers are also members of Board of Studies

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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 06

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 04

HRD programmes 04

Orientation programmes 07

Faculty exchange programme 01

Staff training conducted by the university 03

Staff training conducted by other institutions 02

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 05

Others 02

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 52 112

Technical Staff 31 15

Please Note: Appointments are made by Osmania University and posted to work at

Nizam College


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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 05 04

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 48.35 96.48

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 02

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 5.20

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 75 29 02

Non-Peer Review Journals 03 10

e-Journals

Conference proceedings 02 06

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS 0.20-7.57

Encouraging the young teaching faculty to pursue their Ph.D.

Newly appointed teaching staff and PG Students are encouraged to

participate in various conferences.

Teachers are encouraged to apply for start-up grants.

Strengthening the functioning of Research Advisory Committee.

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3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and

other organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total grant

Sanctioned

(Amount in

Rs)

Received

(Amount

in Rs)

Major projects 3 UGC 1500000 --

3 UGC 985800 --

3 CSIR 2095800 --

3 UGC 1397800 918800

4 DST-SERB 4600000 2850000

3 WOS(A)-DST 1548000 630000

Minor Projects 1 UGC 70000 40000

2 ICSSR 1967411 800000

2 UGC-Startup 450000 355000

Interdisciplinary Projects

Industry sponsored

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College

Students research

projects (other than compulsory by the

University)

Any other(Specify)

Total 14614811 5593800

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

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents

received this year

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

Of the institute in the year

3.18No. 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

Level International National State University College

Number 01 02

Sponsoring

agencies

DRS-SAP College

Type of Patent Number

National Applied 1

Granted

International Applied

Granted

Commercialised Applied

Granted

Total International National State University Dist College

1 1

17

01

01

47.538

47.538

31

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

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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

Institutional Social Responsibility

Equal Opportunities Cell: The College formed Equal Opportunities Cell in

September 2013.The cell has arranged free coaching programmes for BC, SC, ST

and Minority students for various competition exams including Group-II,

Banking services, VRA & VRO and Panchayat Secretary exams.

NCC cadets participated in National Integration camps held at Mumbai and

Andaman and Nicobar Islands. NCC cadets participated in Army Attachment

Camp, Hyderabad. Our NCC units Band Troop participated in DG Camp.

NCC Unit has also organized a blood donation camp in the college in December

2013.

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PG Students of Nizam College organized a blood donation camp at E-II hostel in

March 2014.

College NSS unit organised a special camp in Manchirevula village of Rajendra

Nagar Mandal from 1st to 7

th March, 2014

The College is centre for conducting various state and national level competitive

examinations


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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) 24.4 Govt 24.4

Class rooms 78 Govt 78

Laboratories 60 Govt 60

Seminar Halls 10 Govt 10

No. of important equipments

purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the

current year.

12 9 21

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

32.31 12.47 44.78

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 135645 _ 1662 547634 137307 _

Reference Books 850 850

e-Books 86 86

Journals

e-Journals 378 378

Digital Database NEWGENLIB SOFTWARE

CD & Video 8 8

Others (specify)

Administrative office is automated for application forms.

Library has been computerised for visually challenged students by providing

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart

-ments Others

Existing 260 8 1 6 32

Added 52 1

Total 312 8 1 7 32

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:

A training session was organised for the library staff on NEWGENLIB

software.

18.74

10.91

41.87

6.96

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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

Student feedback is analysed

Internal exams are conducted and evaluation scripts are shown to the students in the

immediate class for discussion and clarification; Analysis of results are done

Seminar presentations and viva-voice are conducted

Initial level of performance and skill at the end of the semester is graphed by the

teachers

Mentors are allotted who meets the students periodically

Attendance registers is monitored regularly

IQAC has organised Orientation programmes

IQAC has conducted training programmes in collaboration with Placement Cell

and conducted campus interviews by inviting prominent industries

IQAC also encourages students to come out with their views and suggestions to

provide quality education

Scribes are provided during the examination for the physically/visually challenged

students

IQAC emphasizes on the implementation of roaster system in admissions

Study tours are conducted and students are encouraged for internships and projects.

IQAC encourages the participation of students in various conferences/competitions

(attendance condonation by 10%)

Sessions on goal setting, planning and skill development programmes are

conducted

Cultural and social events are organised

Legal assistance is provided to the foreign students whenever required

Counselling and grievance redressal of students are given priority for the peace

running of the academics; Anti-ragging committee takes necessary measures to

curb the menace of ragging in the campus

Health centre with basic facilities is available and medicines are provided as per

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5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

** Note: Total is including Foreign Students. *The number of Ph.D and Physically challenged is not included in the total

Demand ratio: 8.53 Dropout: 11.85%

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

any)

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

UG PG Ph. D. Others

3128 2043 61

No %

3361 65%

No %

1810 35%

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

482 881 385 2332 62 5074 507 910 389 2357 67 5171**

& *

Equal Opportunities Cell was established to provide free coaching classes for various

competitive examinations (also entry level services) for the BC/SC/ST & minority students

of the College (Non-Creamy layer). Students need analysis was taken. Majority of them

requested for coaching classes for Group-II state level services. The Cell has arranged

classes for the following topics: General Studies, Polity, Economy

Some students opted for coaching classes for Banking services (IBPS). The Cell has

arranged classes for the following topics: Arithmetic & Reasoning, and English

On-campus and Off-campus coaching given

Mock-tests conducted for students appearing for exams

Faculty also coach interested students in their respective subjects

Lectures conducted on weekend at college by successful candidates and subject experts.

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5.6 Details of student counselling 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

8 280 117 5

Nizam College Training and Placement Cell organized a Career Counselling &

Orientation session wherein students who were interested in placements/internships/career

guidance were initiated into writing industry-relevant curriculum vitae and were

counselled about the various career options available to them

Training and Placement cell conducted several seminars and workshops in order to

develop student‟s skills for the future. The topics covered were resume writing, personal

interviews, mock group discussions, and Vedic Mathematics. Students were informed how

to crack „CAT‟, Bank P.O., and SSC examinations

The faculty members of the Department of Psychology use their professional skills to

counsel their students and extend their services to the students of the college if these

students willingly approach them

Teachers hold extra-classes and tutorials to assist the students in managing their academic

and personal problems

Remedial Classes are held for students who require extra input

The English Language Training Centre (ELTC) and Centre for English Language Training

(CELT) provide communicative skills and other soft skills

The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh initiated Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKC) in Degree

Colleges to help students learn and practice employability skills. JKC is facilitating the

students by giving training to get the jobs in different companies

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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount in Rs

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government 2641 37644356/-

Financial support from other sources 2

Number of students who received International/ National

recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

Health check-up by Women‟s Cell.

The theme of celebrating International Women‟s day in the institution focused on

Gender Sensitisation.

Talk on Gender Discrimination at work place.

Pledge with palm print to end gender disparity.

Orientation programme for students on themes of sexuality and conflict zones.

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5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

Students of Botany and Zoology requested for more field trips and the grievance

redressal committee discussed with the Principal and trip was sanctioned

allocating budget (SF funds)

Students complained about maintenance of wash-rooms and the same was

redressed by appointing one more person to keep the washrooms clean

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Several faculty members are involved in course restructuring and

revision committees

Add on Courses

Mentoring of the students has been started apart from regular teaching.

Highly qualified and dedicated faculty.

Healthy interaction between students and faculty

Learning beyond curriculum.

Remedial classes are held for the students requiring additional help

Yes. Exam results

To continue as a centre of excellence in education and research and consolidate our position

as a reputed institution of higher education in the country.

To enhance the standing of the College as a preferred institution of higher education both

among the national and international student community.

To provide students with a teaching-learning experience that develops in them the capacity

for creativity, critical evaluation, discernment, effective communication, in-depth knowledge

and fashion them into innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs.

To enhance industry-academy interaction and involve eminent persons from the industry as

resource persons, invite them for guest lectures, and arrange internship for students in

industries.

To ensure effective evaluation of teaching / learning curricula and provide co-curricular

opportunities for students and faculty.

To achieve excellence in pure and applied research in different subjects and contribute to the

development of the State and the Nation.

To ensure and enhance accountability among all students, administration and faculty.

To provide a support system of reliable services – both academic and social – to the students.

To develop an environment-friendly campus.

To build a network of alumni and friends to strengthen allegiance and support to the College.

To fulfil the various responsibilities of an institution of learning towards the community /

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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Continuous evaluation through different methods like internal assessment test,

assignments, presentations, projects etc.

Transparency is maintained in evaluation process.

The end semester examination question paper is set externally

The Pattern of assignments for PG has been continued with the two internal

assessments. In this regard, students were given 20 questions in each paper in the

fourth week of the semester and the completed assignments will be submitted in the

13th week of that semester, which will be evaluated for 5 Marks.

UG: Internal exam for 20% of the marks has been conducted.

The college encourages teachers to undertake minor and major research projects

under various schemes from various funding agencies

Teachers are allotted research labs to continue their research work.

Tie up with the Central Facilities for Research Development (CFRD), Osmania

University

Teachers and Students visit National level science and research institutions like

CCMB, IICT, NIN, ICRISAT etc.

Automated Library

Department Seminar Libraries

Good number of computer and research labs

Wi-Fi facility for research support

Central Instrumentation facility

The teaching staff attends Orientation and Refresher Course as part of Human

Resource Development.

Administration supports faculty, staff and students with necessary and relevant

support to optimize their work.

It is guided by the policies of state government and UGC guidelines

If any deficiency of teachers arises then Part-time teachers are recruited by the

Department as per Osmania University norms


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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

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

Teaching LIC Pension Fund

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Contributory Pension Fund

Non-Contributory Pension fund

Child care Leave

Career Advancement Schemes

Faculty Improvement Schemes

Faculty Development Programmes

Residential Quarters

Health Centre

Non teaching Residential Quarters

Health Centre

Maternity Leave

Students Janata Insurance Policy

Scholarship

Health Centre

Hostel Facility

Sprawling grounds and provision for In-door Games

Rs. 1668400/-

All the Departments are encouraged to make their courses of study relevant to

industry/ market.

Industrial visits, lectures by industry experts and domain experts are regularly

conducted

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Constitution of Scrutiny Committee

Constitution of Admission Committee

Constitution of Career guidance cell members for counselling of students.

Admission of students following reservation rules and on merit basis.


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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic No Yes Head of the

Department and

the Institution

Administrative Yes M/s. M.K.

Prabhakar &

Co. CA

Yes State Audit,

Osmania

University, State

Audit

Department,

Govt. of

Telangana.

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

Reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the

affiliated/constituent colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Jumbling in A and B pattern

The University has provided complete academic autonomy at UG level

only, facilitating launching new courses, syllabus modification,

curriculum planning and development.

Nizam College has a strong Alumni Association. The annual Alumni meet is

held every year

Since 2011annual merit scholarship programme for the undergraduate students of

the college has been instituted by Alumni of 2001 batch

The Parent Teacher meetings are held at department level

Suggestions by Parents are discussed and incorporated wherever possible

√

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

Support staff tours

Written / Official communication training by EOC, ELT

Rain water harvesting pits

Butterfly conservation house

Vermi Compost Pit

Plantation Programme

Paper Recycling

Testing of Soil and Water samples

The Department of Computer Science donates the old versions of computers to

the schools.

The faculty members and students of Department of electronics and computer

science of the college are working on different aspects of e-waste management


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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

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

impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

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

the beginning of the year

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

Manuals)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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

Analysis)

Bus tour to Bastapur (Tribal hamlet) to study Organic Food & Spices.

The office administration has been automated and upgraded for better and

enhanced work environment.

All the activities under 2.15 (Plan of Action by IQAC / outcome) have

been achieved.

Provided in Annexure III

ICRISAT Visit.

Competitions conducted to create awareness and sensitivity towards nature

and environment.

Vanamahotsavam celebrated by planting and donating saplings to students.

Visit to Botanical Garden

Dedicated teaching and Non-teaching staff who contribute and strive to add value

to the institution.

Extracurricular activities are encouraged and thrive on campus giving impetus to

students‟ talent.

Reflecting sensitivity to women colleagues, the college extends full support by

sanctioning childcare leave in accordance with the university norms.

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8. Plans of institution for next year

_______***_______

To organise IQAC Seminar

To encourage the departments to organise national seminars.

To organise

Anti-ragging programme.

Programme for Differently Abled.

Skill development programmes.

Workshop on entrepreneurial skills

To organise Science fest

Infrastructural development

Making teaching learning environment more effective and conducive.


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Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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Annexure-I

UG ALMANAC FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

1 Reopening of College after Summer Vacation 3rd

June2013 (Monday)

2 Commencement of I,III&V Semester Classes 15th July 2013 (Monday)

3 Internal Assessment 9th and 10

th October 2013

4 Short Vacation 12th to 20

th October 2013

5 Last day of Instruction for I, III & V Semesters 26th October 2013

6 Preparation Holidays 26th

Oct. to 5th

Nov‟2013

7 Commencement of Exams

I, III&V Semester Regular & Backlog Vi semesters 5

th November2013

8 Commencement of II, IV and VI Semester Classes 27th November2013

9 Short Vacation 13th to 18

th January 2014

10 Internal Assessment 4th to 5

th February 2014

11 Last day of Instruction for II, IV & VI Semesters 28th February 2014

12 Preparation Holidays 1st to 10

th March, 2014

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Commencement of Exams

II, IV&VI Semester Regular & Backlog I to VI

semesters

11th March 2014

14 Submission of project Work Report (Vi Semester) 28th February 2014


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ANNEXURE-II

Action taken on Teachers with Students Feedback

Academic year 2013-14:

Due to the Telangana movement, there was a considerable disturbance in the academic

schedule. With the demand from students, Teachers had to take special classes and rapid

coaching to meet the academic needs. Hence feedback from students was not recorded on

paper. Mentoring system and remedial classes were increased


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Annexure-III

7.3 Best Practices of the Institution

Title: Orientation program me for foreign students

1. Objective of the Practice

To make the foreign students feel at home and acclimatize them to the college

campus

The program me had been conceived to offer a platform for the foreign students

so that they would shoe case their talent and present their cultural ethos by way of

songs, dance and other art forms

2. The Context

Nizam College has strength of a thousand students from different foreign

countries like Afghanistan, Middle East Countries. African countries, South Asian

and East Asian African Countries. This Program was initiated with the concept of

inclusiveness in the emerging global scenario.

3. The Practice

As India is becoming the most sought after and emerging destination for

higher education this practice reinforced the underlying fact that India indeed

is the most sought after country for higher learning preferred by the foreign

students. In terms of hospitality, affordability, quality of education and

opportunities provided, India is definitely preferred destination for Higher

education

4. Evidence of Success

There was an upsize in the number of Admissions by the foreign students in the

consecutive years.

5. Problems encountered and Resources required

Computer lab and Library function upto 5 pm only. Students requested to keep

them available until 11 pm during examinations


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Title: Faculty are encouraged to organize workshops, conferences and seminars

1. Objective of the practice

To keep the students and faculty members informed and updated

Promoting Research and development

Creating awareness about the topic among the faculty and students.

2. The Context

As there are technological and research advancements there is greater need among

the teaching community to upgrade their knowledge and skills and also make

students aware of the galore of possibilities which lie ahead of them.

3. The Practice

As much is the component of class room learning important similarly workshops,

conferences and seminars also provide great scope for learning and upgrading

knowledge base.

4. Evidence of success

Many eminent and distinguished resource persons, field and market experts‟ were

part of the conferences, Seminars and Workshops. The intern has inspired and

provide impetus to home skills and research aptitude among the students which is

reflected in their performance

5. Problems encountered and resource required was mainly in terms of financial

assistance and manpower. The financial aspect has been taken care by various

funding agencies and also by the college. There are grants which provide

assistance for these activities

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