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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Annual Quality Assurance Report
For the Period 2014 to 2015
of
VIDYA PRATISHTHAN’S ARTS, SCIENCE AND
COMMERCE COLLEGE, VIDYANAGARI, BARAMTI
DIST. PUNE-413133, MAHARSHTRA, INDIA
Accredited by NAAC with Grade A in 2004
Re-Accredited by NAAC at Grade A with CGPA 3.38 out of 4 in 2011
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission
P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India
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Vidya Pratishthan’s
ARTS, SCIENCE & COMMERCE COLLEGE
Vidyanagari, Baramati, Dist. Pune - 413 133 Phone / Fax No. : 02112-243488 Resi. : 243832
Affiliated to S.P.Pune University I.D. No. : PU/PN/ASC/101/1994 Jr. College Code No.: J 11.02.016
‘Best College Award’ by Pune University, Pune NAAC reaccredited ‘A’ Grade with 3.38 CGPA
‘Best Principal Award’ by Pune University, Pune Best Vanshri Award by Mah.Govt.
DBT STAR College status DST-FIST funded College.
Website : www.vpasccollege.edu.in E-mail ID : [email protected]
Principal Dr.Bharat Shinde
Ref. No. : VP/ASC/842/2017
Date : 07/03/2017
To,
The Director,
National Assessment and Accreditation Council,
P. O. Box No. 1075, Nagarbhavi,
Bangalore -560072,
Karnataka, India
Subject : Submission of the AQAR for 2014-2015
Dear Sir,
As per the subject mentioned above, I am submitting herewith the AQAR of
Vidya Pratishthan's Arts, Science & Commerce College, Baramati, Dist. Pune
(Maharashtra) for the academic year 2014-2015. File name of the AQAR is
: EC_57_RAR_43dated30-11-2011-VidyaPratishthansArtsScienceandCommerce
CollegeBaramati-Maharashtra.pdf.
Kindly acknowledge the same and oblige.
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
(Dr. Bharat Shinde)
Principal
Encl. : AQAR 2014-2015.
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
Part – A
AQAR for the Year 2014-15
1. Details of the Institution:
1.1 Name of the Institution : Vidya Pratishthans Arts, Science and Commerce College
Address Line 1 : Vidyanagari, Bhigwan Road
Address Line 2 : Baramati
City/Town : Dist. Pune
State : Maharashtra
Pin Code : 413133
Institution e-mail address : [email protected]
Contact No. : 02112-243488, 239300
1.2 Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. Arun Adsool
Tel. No. with STD Code : 02112 - 243488, 239300
Mobile : +91-9822331857
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Prof. Nilima Pendharkar
Mobile : 9922868384
IQAC e-mail address e-mail : [email protected]
1.3 NAAC Track ID : Yet to be received
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. : EC/ 57/RAR/43, 30th
November, 2011
1.5 Website address : www.vpasccollege.edu.in
Web-link of the AQAR : http://vpasccollege.edu.in/EC_ 57_RAR_43dated30-11-2011-
VidyaPratishthansArtsScienceandCommerceCollegeBaramati
- Maharashtra.pdf
1.6 Accreditation Details :
Sr.No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation Validity Period
1 1st Cycle A 87.50% 2003 5 years
2 2nd
Cycle A 3.38 2011 5years
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1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : 07/07/2005
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest
Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC
AQAR 2011-12 submitted to NAAC on : 04/04/2013
AQAR2012-13 submitted to NAAC on : 05/05/2014
AQAR2013-14 submitted to NAAC on : 24/12/2016
1.9 Institutional Status:
University State Central □ Deemed □ Private □
Affiliated College Yes No □
Constituent College Yes □ No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes □No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes□ No (e.g. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men □ Women□
Urban□ Rural Tribal□
Financial Status Grant-in-aidUGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid +Self FinancingTotally Self-financing□
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme:
Arts Science Commerce Law □
PEI (Phys Edu) □TEI (Edu)□ Engineering □ Health Science □
Management □ Others (Specify) □
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University : Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
(Formerly University of Pune)
1.12 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□
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DBT Star Scheme UGC-CE □
UGC-Special Assistance Programme □ DST-FIST□
UGC-Innovative PG programmes □ Any other □
UGC-COP Programmes □
2. IQAC Composition and Activities:
2.1 No. of Teachers 03
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 04
2.3 No. of students 06
2.4 No. of Management representatives 01
2.5 No. of Alumni 02
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and 02
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01
2.8 No. of other External Experts 01
2.9 Total No. of members 20
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 06
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No.09
Faculty – 05 Non-Teaching Staff /Students– 02 Alumni -01 Others - 01
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.-13 International -00 National -00 State -02 Institution Level - 11
(ii) Themes -
State level short Term Course on Inspiring and Committed Teachers under faculty
Development Program by Academic Staff College, SPPU, Pune
13th State level Pratibha Elocution Competition
Workshop on Histological and Preservation Techniques in Zoology
One Day Workshop on Restructuring of Syllabus for SPPU of. T.Y. B.Sc. Botany
Organised One day workshop Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan (Fearless Girl Mission)
Wild Life week by organizing Poster presentation
Organized Intercollegiate weight lifting and Powerlifting competition
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„Best Book Reading Competition‟ and „Incessant Book Reading Competition’ for 18
hours.-
Campus placement interviews and Aptitude tests by Apostle, Pune and Acconix software
solutions
Youth week Celebration
Dr.Babasaheb Jaykar Vyakhyanmala (Lecture Series) of Extra Mural Board
Orientation Workshop for competitive Exams
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC:
1. It catalyzed an Institutional SWOC Analysis
2. It has enriched the infrastructural and other allied facilities.
3. It motivated the staff to apply for research projects and other research relevant events.
4. Academic Audit is conducted by Internal Audit Committee.
5. Innovative Certificate courses under Star College Scheme,
a. Infection and Infectious Diseases
b. Bioinoculant Production
6. Organisation of Hands on Trainings
a. Bioreactor Design
b. Blood banking and Haematology procedures.
c. Pathology and Epidemiology
d. Virology
e. Large scale Manufacturing of Bioinoculants.
7. IQAC Organised 13th State Level Pratibha Elocution Competition
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 *
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Plan of Action Achievements
June June
Formulation of College
Committees to distribute
responsibility of various
academic and co-curricular
activities
Admission of UG students
Preparation of timetables and
academic calendar.
Invite recurring, non- recurring
and infrastructure requirement
from all the departments.
Planning of STAR college
activities
Enhanced academic and co-curricular excellence
through 42 College Committees by planning,
implementation and documentation
Admission committee monitored the entire admission
process to UG students which was transparent.
Time table committee prepared time table and
Academic calendar of the entire College and
distributed to all departments for smooth conduct of
academic session
Student projects, workshops, HOTs, certificate
courses, lead lectures, Visits, Lab Manuals, Teaching
kits, SOPs etc. are successfully implemented.
July July
Admission of PG students
Introduction of CBCS system to
PG students.
Orientation - student welfare
activities
Implementation of Bridging
Courses through Star College
Scheme
Welcome Address by Principal
Admission committee monitored the PG admission
process.
All the PG in-charges made students aware of CBCS
which was newly introduced by SPPU, Pune.
Enrolled the needy students to „Earn while Learn‟
Scheme, Scholarships and NSS.
Inaugurated Science Association, Competitive Exam
cell and NSS activities.
Conducted Blood group and Anemia checking camp,
Department wise activities conducted successfully.
August August
Organization of Certificate
courses
Fresher‟s welcome events
Selection of students for various
Sports
Celebration of Independence
day
Organized three certificate courses through Star
College Scheme
i. Vermicomposting,
ii. Histological techniques,
iii. Medicinal plant nursery.
Students selected for various sport events for further
participation
Celebrated Independence day
September September
Organization of Intercollegiate
sports events
Celebration of Teachers Day
N.S.S. week
Internal Examination
Organization of one day
workshop for girls
Organisation of STAR college
events
Avishkar Participation
Organised Intercollegiate Badminton Tournament of
Pune District Sports zone for Men and Women
Teachers Day celebrated
Examination committee conducted internal
examinations smoothly.
Organised One day workshop Nirbhaya Kanya
Abhiyaan (Fearless Girl Mission)
Organised STAR College Events
Organised workshop on Histological and
Preservation techniques in Zoology
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Publication of College magazine Vidyadeep
Seven Projects for Avishkar are presented at Zonal
level and three selected for next round
Certificate course in Bioinoculant Production
October October
Celebration of Mahatma
Gandhi Jayanti
Celebration of Wild Life week
Celebration of Foundation Day
of Vidya Pratishthan
University Examinations
Submission of Research
Proposals to various funding
agencies
Term end meeting
Celebrated Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti by organising
Cleanliness Drive in College Campus Celebrated Wild Life week by organizing Poster
presentation by UG students
Foundation Day of Vidya Pratishthan celebrated by
organising guest lecture of Mr. Ranganath Pathare
Conducted University Examination as per time table of
SPPU, Pune
Submitted 4 Research Proposals of Teachers to BCUD,
UGC, DBT, and DST for financial assistance.
Skill Development of SPPU on Cyber Security and Human
Rights in association with Vasantrao Pawar Law College
and Department of Computer Science
November November
General Staff Meeting for
planning of second term
Internal Examination
University Examinations
Organisation of sporting events
Principal conducted General Staff Meeting for planning
and execution of second term
Examination committee conducted internal
examinations smoothly.
Conducted University Examination as per time table of
SPPU, Pune
Organised Intercollegiate weight lifting and Powerlifting
competition
HOT- Bioreactor Design
December December
Organization of Extra Mural
Board Lecture series
Organization of NSS special
winter camp
Participation in Avishkar
Research Competition
Organization of Certificate
courses
Organization of State Level
Elocution Competition.
Library Committee activities.
Placement Activities
Organized Dr.Babasaheb Jaykar Vyakhyanmala(Lecture
Series) of Extra Mural Board.
NSS students were taken to special winter camp to the
adopted village
UG and PG Students participated for Avishkar, Research
Competition organised by SPPU, Pune
Hosted 13thPratibha Intercollegiate State Level Elocution
Competition.
Conducted „Best Book Reading Competition‟ and
„Incessant Book Reading Competition’ for 18 hrs.
Campus placement interviews and Aptitude tests by
Apostle, Pune and Acconix software solutions
HOT- Bioinoculant Production
HOT- Blood banking and Haematology procedures
HOT- Pathology and Epidemiology
January January
Celebration of Youth week
Celebration of Republic Day
Educational /Institutional Visits
/ Study Tour of UG and PG
Syllabus restructuring workshop of T.Y. B.Sc. Botany
Statistics Quiz of C Quiz
Quibble Contest
Republic Day celebrated
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students
Annual Prize Distribution,
Cultural Fest
Organization of Syllabus
workshops
Industry Interaction:Hindustan Coca cola Pvt. Ltd., Goa,
BILT India Ltd., Bhigwan, Schreiber Dynamix Pvt. Ltd,
Baramati, M.I.D.C Water treatment plant
Academia interaction: Indian Council of Agricultural
Research ,Goa, Central Coastal Agriculture Research
Institute-(ICAR-CCARI) ,
National institute of Oceanography, Goa , Goa University,
Fish seed farm and Fisheries Department, Govt. of
Maharashtra, Pune, IISER, Pune, Devbagh, Konkan,
Malavali
Study tours were organised to Kaas plateau,
Mahabaleshwar, Aundh, Satara, Kolhapur, Amboli,
Sawantwadi, Vengurla, Malvan, Sindhudurga,
Konkeshwar, Kenjal, Purandar, Dapoli, Ganpatipule
HOT- Virology
February February
Organization of Faculty
Development Programme for
Science Teachers
Commerce Fest
Celebration of National Science
Day
Internal Examination
Campus Interviews
Organised seven days short term course on Inspiring and
committed teachers funded by BCUD, Academic Staff
College, SPPU
Commerce Fest organized as per schedule
Celebrated National Science Day by Poster presentation
and Awareness Programme on Blind Faith.
Examination committee conducted internal
examinations smoothly.
Conducted Campus Interviews by placement cell.
HOT- Large Scale Manufacturing of Bioinoculants.
March March
University Examinations
Celebration of Women‟s Day
Conducted University Examination as per time table of
SPPU, Pune
Farewell was given to final year students by all
departments
April April
University Examinations
Committee Reports,
Documentation
Collection of Reports and
Articles for Vidyadeep
Stock and Inventory
Assessment
Planning of Prospectus and
admission form printing
Yearend meeting
Conducted University Examination as per time table of
SPPU, Pune
Compiled and Documented all the Committee Reports to
IQAC,
Magazine Committee received Reports and Articles for
Vidyadeep
Stock and Inventory Assessment completed successfully
Review of academic year was taken in the Year-end
meeting.
Summer Training at VSBT and collaborative with Imsoffer
Pvt. Ltd.
* Academic Calendar is attached as Annexure - I
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body? Yes No □
Management Syndicate □ Any other body □
Provide the details of the action taken Verified the AQAR and approved for the submission
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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 - - - -
PG 07 - 07 05
UG 16 - 03 10
PG Diploma 01 - 01 -
Advanced Diploma - - - -
Diploma - - -
Certificate 06 06 - -
Others - - - 15
Total 30 06 11 30
Interdisciplinary -- -- -- 21
Innovative -- -- -- 04
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options -
a. The Curriculum is designed by the Board of studies of various subjects as per the
guidelines of the Savitribai Phule Pune University and is implemented with meticulous
planning and is enriched with various workshops, hands on training, guest lectures, skill
development programs and industry interactions.
b. Choice Based Credit System is introduced to all the PG courses from 2013. The CBCS
also includes skill based Courses like Biosafety, Advanced Analytical Techniques etc.
c. Core / elective options / open options are applicable to UG courses in which industrial
applicability, multidisciplinary approach, placement potentiality is the prime focus in the
choice of the options.
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders*
Alumni Parents □Employers□Students
Mode of feedback: Online □ Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI) □
* Feedback form is attached as Annexure– II
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 14
Trimester 01
Annual 10
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi? If yes, mention their
salient aspects.
Yes, from this academic year the syllabus of third year UG was revised by SPPU, Pune.
The workshop for revision of T.Y.B.Sc. Botany syllabus was conducted by Department
of Botany.
In University syllabus revision committee seven faculty members from our college
actively participated as B.O.S. members, and faculty members.
Twenty eight faculty members attended and contributed in syllabus restructuring
workshops organized by BCUD, SPPU, Pune.
One Faculty was involved asa Committee Member for CBCS at P.G. level SPPU, Pune.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year? If yes, give details.
No.
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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
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and
Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended Seminars/ Workshops 00 08 08
Presented papers 09 20 06
Resource Persons 02 02 06
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Our College has got extension for DBT STAR college status program during2013 for
next two years based on excellent performance at national level due to inclusion of
innovative courses.
Student oriented certificate courses, workshops, Hands on training, Webinars,
NPTEL Lectures, Guest Lectures, Research Projects conducted by various
Departments.
Visited research and higher learning centres, Industries, Biodiversity centres and
Epidemiological laboratory.
Organised State level short term course to inspire teachers of science faculty funded
by SPPU, Pune.
Total Assistant
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others
43(G)
+ 14(NG)
=57
33(G)
+ 14 (NG)
= 47
09(G) Nil Nil
Assistant
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
-- 22 -- -- -- 01 -- -- -- 23
50 Guest
21 (G) + 3(NG) = 24
05 Visiting 40Temporary
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Study materials like textbooks and reference books are given to students well in
advance to study and clear their doubts in the classroom.
The students are exposed to MOOCs, e-library, e-content, virtual laboratory and
webinars using a smart class approach.
Industry and DBT sponsored research projects were allotted to students to increase
their interest in research.
Conducted Statistics Quiz competition to test their aptitude and increase their interest
for appearing competitive examinations.
Organised exhibition of medicinal plants, industry based models and posters.
Conducted seminars, group discussions, scientific review writing sessions and
exploring of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics tools.
ICT teaching methodology was adopted for effective teaching.
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):
Our college is affiliated college, as per the guidelines of SPPU Pune the examination
evaluation and reforms are as follows:
a) Internal Examination:Two tests based on objective and short answers were
conducted for all programs. Answer papers were evaluated by concerned teachers of
subjects. The evaluated papers were distributed to the students for verification of
marks. The copy of the mark list was displayed on notice board and another was
submitted online to University examination section.
b) University Examination: Three sets of question papers were set by the office of the
controller of examinations from a panel of paper setters of SPPU. Of the three sets
one set is randomly chosen by University and sent online to College Principal and
CEO. The college conducts examination as per the time table and rules of SPPU. The
answer sheets are sent for evaluation at central assessment program center decided by
SPPU Pune.
The answer sheets are evaluated by two examiners. After evaluation the results were
published by SPPU within 45 days from the date of examination. On demand, the
University COE office issues photocopy of revaluated answer sheets to students.
Note: First year UG evaluation is carried out at college level. The result is declared
by college and the mark lists are issued to students through software in the college.
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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
Restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Studies/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 % I % II % III % Pass %
B.A. English 15 13.33 46.66 13.33 6.66 79.98
B.A. Hindi 08 0.00 50.00 12.50 - 62.50
B.A. Marathi 14 07.14 21.42 21.42 - 50.00
B.A. Geography 32 46.87 31.25 15.63 - 94.00
B.A. History 73 06.85 27.40 30.14 12.33 76.72
B.A. Politics 28 07.14 17.85 39.28 07.14 71.00
B.A. Sociology 12 08.33 33.33 25.00 16.66 83.33
B.Com. 147 10.20 35.37 27.89 - 73.47
B.C.A. 46 8.69 43.47 32.60 - 84.78
B.Sc. Biotechnology 25 32.00 56..00 12.00 - 100.00
B.Sc. Botany 15 73.00 27.00 - - 100.00
B.Sc. Chemistry 45 22.22 71.11 - - 93.33
B.Sc. Computer Science 79 18.99 37.98 1.27 - 58.22
B.Sc. Microbiology 23 43.47 34.07 - - 78.26
B.Sc. Physics 24 54.16 45.84 - - 100.00
B.Sc. Zoology 27 77.00 14.00 - - 91.00
M.Sc. Biotechnology 21 76.00 19.00 - 05.00 100.00
M.Sc. Chemistry 24 12.50 54.16 33.34 - 100
M.Sc. Computer Science 53 35.85 47.17 15.01 - 98.12
M.Sc. Microbiology 22 9.09 27.02 45.45 - 81.08
M.A. English 00
M.A. Hindi 00
M.A. Marathi 00
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning
processes?
a) IQAC helped various college committees for the preparation of academic calendar,
teaching plan and examination schedule in the beginning of academic year and
monitored its successful implementation throughout the academic year.
b) As a healthy practice for improvement of teaching, students‟ feedback on Teaching
and learning methodology is constructively implemented.
28
82%
07 04
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c) An ICT facility for effective teaching and learning process is effectively adopted at
all spheres.
d) Student centric activities like hands on Training Programmes for Skill
development, summer/ winter training Programmes, Pathshala for Spoken English
etc. were planned and executed successfully.
e) The students were inspired and motivated for participation in various competitions
such as Quiz, elocution, Poster presentations at University and State level to
enhance their visibility and confidence.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development:
Faculty / Staff Development Program Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses 10
UGC – Faculty Improvement Program 05
HRD program --
Orientation program --
Faculty exchange program --
Staff training conducted by the university 01
Staff training conducted by other institutions 01
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 05
Others --
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 07 07 -- 02
Technical Staff 30 28 -- 13
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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:
a) IQAC and Research Committee encouraged teachers for submission of research
projects from various funding agencies. The research proposals were scrutinized
before submitting to the concerned funding agency.
b) There was regular interaction with Teachers who received research projects and
discussed to encourage the active participation of students in the same. These
students were motivated to participate in seminars, conferences, Avishkar research
competition organized by SPPU Pune.
c) It streamlined the discussions with Teachers and recommended them to transform
their research inputs in the form of publications, patents, awards which would
promote them to get recognition as a research guide.
d) It empowered research base through DBT Star College Scheme and funding from
Major and Minor Research Projects.
e) The students are motivated to undertake their research projects in renowned
institutes and industries.
f) It aided the smooth conduct of research by students and teachers.
g) These research activities‟ have channelized the collaborations, linkages, placements,
MOUs etc. with academia and industries.
3.2 Details regarding major projects:
Completed On going Sanctioned Submitted
Number 03 06 00 01
Outlay in Rs. Lakh 10 278.81 00 160
3.3 Details regarding minor projects:
Completed on going Sanctioned Submitted
Number 6 08 00 10
Outlay in Rs. Lakh 7.4 14.15 00 20
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3.4 Details on research publications:
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 49 -- --
Non-Peer Review Journals 03 -- --
e-Journals 00 -- --
Conference proceedings 04 10 --
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and
other organisations:
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
Sanctioned Rs.
Received
Rs.
Major projects 2013-15
DST, DBT, UGC,
Dept. of Forest,
Excel Cropcare
2,60,37,000 2,60,37,000
Minor Projects 2013-15
UGC-02,
BCUD-07 14,15,000 14,15,000
Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -
Industry sponsored 2013-15 Excel Cropcare - -
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College 2013-15 BCUD- 07 - -
Students research projects
(other than compulsory by
the University)
2013-14
Star College
Projects : 72
Avishkar-10
- -
Any other (Specify) - - - -
Total - - 2,74,52,000 2,74,52,000
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 : Not Applicable
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
0.5 - 4.5
17
1.21 -- --
03 00
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3.9 For colleges- Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy:
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution:
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakh:
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
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution -
who are Ph.D. Guides
and students registered under them
Level International National State University College
Number &
Funding Agency -- --
01 DBT
01 College
01 Academic
Staff College
11
VPASC
Type of Patent Status Number
National Applied --
Granted --
International Applied --
Granted --
Commercialised Applied --
Granted --
Total International National State University Dist. College
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Rs. 65,000
02
03 12 --
15
274.52
0.0
274.52
15
04
09
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3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
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:
University level State level National level International level
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:
Extension involves transmission of knowledge, skills and values to individuals,
groups or the community at large through self-learning, sensitization, setting
revolutionary trends to transform the society with Yuva Shakti.
Organization of rallies, lectures, campaigns, camps, surveys and other related
programs through N. S. S., Extramural board and departments.
The NSS volunteers of the College involved in the Campus cleanliness drive,
celebrated different days viz – Rakhsha bandhan, Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bhadhur
Shastri Jayanti and NSS week etc. and also assisted in medical checkup,
Haemoglobin and blood group testing, Anemia awareness Camp.
N.S.S. Special winter camp (seven day duration) is organized at the adopted village
Katphal, Tal. Baramati.
Library committee organized „Book Reading Competition‟ to inculcate the habit of
reading among the students. Marathi Department celebrated World Book Day.
Best practice cognizance by NAAC to commemorate Dr. B. R. Ambedkar‟s death
anniversary „18 hours Incessant reading‟ to enhance the good read activity to the
community.
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The Departments and students extended their resources and intellect into -
a. Agriculture : Soil and water testing, Pesticide residue testing, Kumbhargaon
wetland Studies , Organic farming, Biodiversity studies, Medicinal and Herbal
plant Exhibition, Vermicomposting , Remote sensing, Plant disease surveillance
through symptoms and laboratory diagnosis, Energy Sustenance through Bio-
CNG has entrusted the vision of agriculture .
b. Industry : Carbon credits to industries, Solid Waste management, Air sampling,
food and milk testing analysis, Wine testing and pharmaceutical products
Analysis, Deposition and preparation of thin films for solar system etc. is carried
out to enhance the classroom teaching.
c. Health : The public health awareness is sensitized among students through visits,
training and Epidemiological surveys in government hospitals, blood banks and
pathological laboratories. Anemia awareness program, Swine flu awareness
program, Blood donation camp, etc. were organized successfully.
d. Social : Social activities such as gender sensitization, blind faith awareness,
cyber security awareness, women empowerment, environment awareness,
historical study of Medad village and Adivasi Bhilla, e-Literacy awareness,
literacy drive, aerial talks etc. were carried out by our students.
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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 27 acres - Vidya Pratishthan 27 acres
Class rooms 56 - Vidya Pratishthan 56 classrooms
Laboratories 17 03 VPASC College 20 Laboratories
Seminar Halls 03 01
VPASC College 04 Seminar
Halls
No. of important equipment
purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during
the current year.
173 15 Vidya Pratishthan
and Star College 188
Value of the equipment
purchased during the year
(Rs. in Lakh)
132.57 16.84 Project Funding 149.41
Others (ICT, Computers) - 3.82 VPASC College 3.82
4.2 Computerization of administration and library:
No. of Desktops Computers: 226, Laptops : 03
Printers 12 Servers: 02
Printers with Xerox facility: 03 LCD projectors : 06
UPS : 01, 10 KVA (20 Batteries)
Switches 20 Routers 02 DVR 01 Media Converter 02
Servers, Workstations : 13 (Thinclient-04, Office-01, Antivirus -02, Linux-02,
Windows-04)
Campus wide LAN connectivity: 2 Mb lease line TATA
Relevant licensed software(s): Windows MS-Office, Auto lib, F.Y. Exam Software,
Admission Software, Tally base, Website Maintenance, Bioinformatics software.
Internet facility: Wired network
Internet and Computer Facility Center (ICFC): 20 PCs.
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value Rs. No. Value Rs. No. Value Rs.
Text Books 18175 276601 871 40231 19046 316832
Reference Books 11914 7459921 893 559899 12807 8019820
e-Books - - - - - -
Journals 75 40000 - - 75 40000
e-Journals N-List - - - - -
Digital Database N-List - - - - -
CD & Video 440 - 200 - 640 -
Others (specify) 12600 - 200 - 12800 -
4.4 Technology upgradation (overall):
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 179 06 179 p.c. 06 01 14 17 --
Added 47 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Total 226 06 179 p.c. 06 01 14 17 --
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other
programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
Students, teaching and supporting staff are upgraded with advance software during its
installation for easy operation.
Bioinformatics tools like Clustal W, Clustal X, RAsmol, Blast, OMIM, Swiss Prot,
Swiss PDB viewer, Phylip, Mega &, KEGG, ReBase, PIPER, MUSCLE, T-coffee, R
software, Matt lab, C- path, etc. are accessed by students and staff.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakh:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipment
iv) Others
Total:
8.01
41.51
16.84
3.73
70.09
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Criterion -V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services:
a) IQAC has organized orientation for competitive examinations such as UGC-
SET/NET/JRF, etc.
b) It has encouraged needy students for Earn while Learn scheme jointly sponsored by
SPPU and College under student‟s welfare board.
c) It encouraged students to avail various scholarships from government and non-
government organisations.
d) IQAC has recommended needy students for financial support from Pawar Charitable Trust.
e) It has conducted awareness programme through NSS for the use of green fuel and save girl
child mission in collaboration with SPPU, Pune.
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression:
a) The record of performance and progression of individual student in academics and co-
curricular activities is closely supervised by concerned teachers.
b) Implementation of continuous and comprehensive evaluation based on summative and
formative testing of students.
c) The overall student progress is monitored, enhanced as required and forwarded to
placement cell.
5.3 a) Total Number of students -
b) No. of students outside the state
c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 1:2 Dropout: 0.2%
UG PG Ph. D. Others
2322 224 -- --
No %
1100 43.20
No %
1446 56.80
Last Year (2013-2014) This Year (2014 -2015)
Gen. SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total Gen. SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total
1607 281 04 247
+331
(NT)
12
2482 1328 236 05 504
+404
(NT)
03 2546
12
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations
Special guidance was given to students appearing for NET/SET /CSIR /KVPY/JAM and
GATE.
Organised workshop for students appearing for NET/SET in English.
The competitive examination cell organized sessions for students who are preparing for
M.P.S.C./U.P.S.C/ S.T.I/ Railway/Banking examinations by inviting Subject Experts
from respective fields.
The college library has separate reading hall, ICFC and ICT facility for students
preparing for various competitive examinations. It is equipped with relevant books,
periodicals, news daily as aids.
No. of student beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations:
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT
IAS/IPS etc. State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance:
Guest lectures and seminars of experts from various fields were organized for career
counseling and career guidance.
Staff and alumni from the respective subject domains guided the students.
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
15 90 68 120
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes:
College organized lectures and conducted workshops under Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan of
SPPU.
Internal complaints Committee is constituted to prevent Sexual Harassment of women at
work place (Prevention, prohibition and redresser) as per the UGC guidelines (2013).
Vishakha cell for Women ensures legal platform for ladies staff.
960
724
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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:
Particulars Number of students Amount Rs.
Financial support from institution 03 84,000
Financial support from government 922 21,70,953
Financial support from other sources Leela Poonawala (30kx4), Sahara (9kx2),
Fair & Lovely(7.5kx2), 08 1,53,000
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions
(INSPIRE)
02 1,60,000
5.11 Student organised / initiatives-
Fair: State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
Nil.
25 03
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution:
The Vidya Pratishthan Trust owes its vision to the insight of its founder, Hon. Shri.
Sharadchandraji Pawar, veteran parliamentarian and Maharashtra‟s foremost statesman.
The Trust was founded with the paramount aim of delivering world class education to the
rural poor.
The Arts, Science and Commerce College was established in 1994 in the barren outback of
Baramati town. Within 20 years, the College has been transformed into a premier
destination for higher education in and around the area, thanks largely to the farsightedness
of the founder, the astuteness of the management council and the loyalty and hard work of
the staff.
With the aim of providing quality education to the children of the farmers and laborers of
the region, to give them the self-confidence and dignity that only education can give to a
person, to make students ready to compete in the global marketplace and make them
responsible and accountable citizens of the society and the country.
The College is dedicated to preparing Indian youth for the challenges of the highly
competitive global marketplace while fostering a socio-economic sensitivity in their
perspective.
Our Mission:
To aid rural development through quality education is our aim.
To build character through a well-rounded range of curricular, co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities is our holistic focus.
To impart value-based, traditional and innovative learning practices by state-of-the-art
infrastructure is our commitment.
To bridge the gap between classroom teaching and research is our thrust.
To facilitate a harmonious symphony of excellence in teaching with a well-rounded
motivational approach is our objective.
To inculcate gender equality, empowering women and national integrity is our
promise.
Our Motto:
„In pursuit of academic excellence through team spirit‟
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Our Goals:
Knowledge Goal: To strengthen the intellectual side of personality.
Physical Development Goal: To provide relevant facilities for the development of a
good physique.
Moral Goal: To enable the students to cultivate certain moral values.
Social Goal: To activate and foster the sense of obligation, loyalty, self-discipline and
spirit of sacrifice for the society among students.
6.2 Does the Institution have a management Information System?
Yes, participative decision making for information flow. The vibrant and visionary
Executive Committee under the able leadership and guidance of Hon. Shri.
Sharadchandraji Pawar is the epitome of our campus.
Principal, Registrar and Vice Principals mobilise the team for achieving goals and
objectives. They give directions to faculty and students to implement and execute the
creative ideas.
The Heads of various Departments, Chairperson of 42 committees and their members with
office support staff ensure the smooth functioning of various academic activities conducted
throughout the year.
MIS is also used for Administrative processes including finance- Network through
Software like Tally.
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development -
As per guidelines of SPPU, the curriculum designed is implemented by the college.
During this academic year syllabi of third year undergraduate programme of SPPU
were restructured.
The college organised syllabus restructuring workshops in association with
B.C.U.D., SPPU for T.Y.B.Sc. Botany.
Seven faculty members from our college actively participated in restructuring of
syllabi as BOS members and Member of Academic Council of SPPU.
A total of 28 faculty members attended and contributed in syllabus restructuring
workshops organised by BCUD, SPPU, Pune.
Certificate courses and HOTs are structured keeping an eye with industry needs and
global competence.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning-
State, University and Institutional level conferences, workshops, seminars,
certificate courses, trainings, are initiated with interdisciplinary approach focusing
faculty and students.
Field, industry and institutional visits and surveys are conducted to extend theorticals
to practice.
Staff and students had access to e-Books, Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs),
Software, Tools, notes, online resources, Virtual Labs, Teaching Manuals, Ready
references, SOPs of instruments etc.
Guest lectures, group discussions, seminars, project presentation, model
exhibitions, Poster presentations, Quiz, research paper review and writing,
community services all nourished the multicentric student development with ideas
turning to action.
Incubator centre and community research facility gives the students direct exposure
to research arena, interact with scientists and get equipped with the problem solving
approach
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation -
Our college is affiliated college, as per the guidelines of SPPU Pune the
examination evaluation procedure is as follows:
a) Internal Examination: Two tests based on objective and short answers were
conducted for all programs. Answer papers were evaluated by concerned
subject teachers. The evaluated papers were distributed to the students for
verification of marks.
b) University Examination: Three sets of question papers were set by the office
of the controller of examinations from a panel of paper setters of SPPU. Of the
three sets one set is randomly chosen by University and sent online to College
Principal and CEO. The college conducts examination as per the time table and
rules of SPPU. The answer sheets are sent to evaluation to central assessment
program center decided by SPPU Pune. The answer sheets are evaluated by
examiner and moderator. After evaluation the results are published by SPPU
within 45 days from the date of examination. On demand, the University COE
office issues photocopy of revaluated answer sheets to students.
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6.3.4 Research and Development -
a) IQAC motivated the faculty and extended support for submission of research
proposals to funding agencies.
b) It encouraged Teachers and Research students for publication of their Research
articles/ Research Papers/ Books and chapters.
c) It focused on provision of research platform for innovation by students through
DBT Star College scheme.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
a) A total of 1764 books were added to the existing list of books in the Library during
this academic year. In addition several gratis copies of books donated by the Hon.
Shri. Sharadchandraji Pawar President Sir were deposited in the separate section of
the library.
b) The College has added 5 computers to various departments. New reprographic machine
was procured during this academic year for examination section.
c) N-LIST facility provides e-journals and e-books to the faculty and students.
d) The college library provides Web-OPAC based book searching.
e) ICT facilities Strengthened by procuring advance licensed software and hardware.
6.3.5 Human Resource Management
Campus residential facility with all amenities, community centre, Gymnasium etc.
are provided.
Training for updating the knowledge of ICT.
Welfare scheme like medical insurance, loan facility, financial support.
Faculty appraisal through CAS, API etc.
Additional workload is shared by contributory, guest and visiting faculty.
Institutional and College hierarchy is maintained for execution of vision of
Management.
Recreational and cultural programmes are conducted for the showcase of talent of
staff.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
Various vacancies created for the newly started programs have been filled with
suitable candidates by advertising the vacant posts. Academic qualification and
teaching aptitude were the criteria for staff selection.
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To ensure that college gets the best candidates, vacancies were advertised in newspapers of
wide circulation. The norms of the SPPU and Government of Maharashtra were strictly
adhered for the process of staff selection in the self-financing section.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
The Cell conducts academic summits with Industries which has helped in
mobilizing student Placements and knowledge/ Skills essential in an Industry.
Skill development of the students is done through Industrial safety program
conducted by the Microbiology and Biotechnology departments.
The Departments of Computer Science on Robotics and Chemistry on
Chromatographic techniques.
Industry sponsored training program is implemented through the STAR college
scheme with Imsoffer India Ltd., for Microbiology students.
Campus Placement Drive is catalysed through Serum Institute India Ltd., Lupin
Biopharma Ltd., Emcure Biopharma Ltd., Apostle Software, Aconix Software
solutions, Pune.
Industry Visits are arranged consistently with the MIDC of Baramati and the
industries across the country to compliment the student placements.
Incubator Center Facility of contract research for start-ups at Department of
Biotechnology is established which promotes the collaborations which also
strengthens the placement cell.
6.3.9 Admission of Students -
Application forms along with rules and regulations of college are given to the
students in the form of Prospectus.
Admissions to the various courses are given on the basis of merit and
reservations following government norms.
Online Admission procedures are implemented for few courses.
Merit List and waiting lists are displayed on the notice board and also on the
web portal.
Counseling at the Help Desk is carried out by all the Departments during the
admission period.
Gross enrollment ratio is 1:2 with 55% catered to female students with inclusive
approach.
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6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee
Financial support to attend Conferences/ seminar/ workshops,
Medical Insurance
Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment
Non-teaching Medical Insurance
Loan facility
Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment
Students Merit Scholarships & other allied fellowships
EARN WHILE LEARN scheme under SPPU
Grievance and Redresser Committee
Anti-ragging committee
Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment
Students council under SPPU
Medical Check-up under SPPU
Anaemia awareness among girls students
Biometric Logging system
Alumni association
Medical Insurance
Sports kits & equipment
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) have been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic - - Yes IQAC
Administrative - - Yes Management
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare 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?
The Examination section of SPPU, Pune has set an adaptive technology to facilitate easy
interface for exchange of information between college and University. The details are as
follows-
Rs. 2,94,000
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The University sends online timetables and important circulars related to
examinations on College Link,
The students are asked to fill the Exam forms online. The college office inwards the
examination forms to University.
The University sends soft copy of Hall tickets to college, the printed hall tickets after
verification and duly signed by Principal are handed over to students.
Paper-setters, examiners and moderators are appointed without prejudice by
University authorities.
The University sends online Question Papers to minimize malpractices.
The papers are assessed at Central Assessment Program (CAP) Centre allotted by
SPPU, Pune.
The Results are declared within 45 days by University.
The student can file online application for a photocopy and revaluation of answer
sheet after results.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the
affiliated/constituent colleges?
The SPPU, Pune appeals the affiliated colleges who have received A grade by NAAC to
file an application for Academic autonomy.
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association -
Alumni association conducts periodical meetings and helps the students for
Off campus placements
Career counselling
Skill development courses
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association:
The PTA meetings are organized half yearly and the association suggestions aided in
carrying out activities such as –
Improvement of communication skills of the students from rural background.
Remedial teaching for average students
Participation of students in co-curricular and extracurricular activities for their all-
round development.
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6.13 Development programmes for support staff:
Training and Orientation programmes are conducted to achieve excellence in
administration.
Staff Quarters are provided to support staff within the campus.
The trust has provided Community centre to the support staff and students which
includes various facilities such as Stationary, Laundry, Xerox, Bank, etc.
Software training, lab safety, medical insurance programs are periodically organized.
Yoga Hall, Gymnasium with advanced equipment, indoor and outdoor sports facility is
accessed by all the support staff at free of cost with health conscience.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly:
Waste water is recycled though the Effluent treatment plant and used for gardening
purpose within the campus and Nakshatra Udyan.
Solar water heaters provide 24 hours hot water to hostel students
Nakshatra Udyan is extended to the community at large with its theme based on 24
aradhya vruksha, 27 nakshatras spread across 12 rashis. The molecular,
Pharmacognistic, genomic studies of these plants is the thrust focus of research.
This is wide across 24 acres which also includes horticultural and medicinal plants
favourite for morning walkers, joggers and Yoga practisers.
Canteen waste, along with other solid waste is recycled, reduced and reused through
vermicomposting.
No vehicle day, Cleanliness Drive, tree plantation drive, „Say No to plastic‟ etc., are
initiated to promote environment sensitization.
Bio CNG for the laboratory utilization through Industry waste to reduce the carbon
credit and to promote green fuel.
State of art Green campus promoting healthy living
The campus harbours Bird Nests from a local NGO.
The Scientific information of individual plant is displayed in the form of name plates
for the Biodiversity awareness among the students and the Public.
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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.
Certificate courses under DBT Star College Scheme: The following Certificate
Courses have helped students to gain employment and financial benefits
a. Biostatistics: Theory and Practice
b. Food Safety and Security
c. PERL
d. Vermicomposting
e. Histological techniques
f. Medicinal Plant Nursery
UGC – SPPU funded State Level Short Term Course: Faculty from the colleges of
Savitribai Phule Pune University and other Universities all over Maharashtra attended
the STC based on the theme “Inspiring and committed teachers.”
SET/ NET workshop: Fourty Students from all over the state attended the 10 days
workshop with Experts from University of Pune & affiliated colleges.
Competitive Examination Cell: Cell comprised of 114 students, conducted seven
guest lectures and with continuous performance evaluation.
Organic farming: It is carried out in collaboration with VSBT which is certified by
Ecocert, France. Organic produce is made available at reasonable cost to the general
public.
Blind faith awareness: To enhance the scientific temperament of the students
awareness programs like lectures, campaigns and live demonstrations are conducted.
Clean campus: The solid waste in the campus is used for vermicomposting. Waste
water and sewage are treated in inbuilt Sewage treatment plant. The treated water is
used for campus plantation. The waste is reduced, recycled and reused in the
ecosystem.
Blood group checking and Haemoglobin testing: The blood grouping and anaemia
checking of all students aids to maintain the database at blood bank and the college for
meeting any emergencies. It helps in identification of anaemic patients and
supplementing them with Iron, Folic acid and vitamin B12.
Spots Events: Intercollegiate competitions of weightlifting and powerlifting for girls,
rifle shooting for both girls and boys are conducted.
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7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at
the beginning of the year.
Sr. No. Planned Action Taken
1 Constitution of
committees
Forty two committees for the planning and execution of
curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities are
constituted.
2 Student Counselling
Help desks and counselling cell systematized the
admission, academics, placements etc., for multifaceted
development of students.
3 Soft skills
Personality Development, English Proficiency,
Communication skills are the thrust areas of Trainings
& Workshops arranged through various programs.
4 Designing of
certificate courses
Curriculum of Skill development and industry oriented
six certificate courses are designed and implemented
through DBT-STAR College Scheme.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution:
a) Programs under DBT Star College Scheme: Student Skill development oriented
Certificate courses, trainings, workshops, visits, surveys, guest lectures, exhibitions,
etc., organized by the science departments supported by DBT Star College funding
envisioned in placements, merit enhancement, cut off percentages, interdepartmental
linkages, university examination excellence, attracted students from other
universities and strengthened the research base with industry collaborations. These
generated resources like manuals, e-content, ready to use kits, study resources, ready
to references, and collection of elite specimens.
b) Competitive examination Orientations & workshops: Cell conducted lecture series,
test series, group discussions, mock interviews, etc., for interested students which
resulted in success at these exams.
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection.
College organized Green and Clean Campus drive.
Solid waste Management through vermicomposting and biogas generation.
Wild life week was celebrated by displaying posters of plants, animals, microbes and
environmental issues to create environmental awareness among the students.
Exhibition of aromatic, medicinal and economically important plants was organised to
create awareness of biodiversity and its conservation.
NSS volunteers planted saplings, removed plastic and other garbage from the adopted
village (Katphal, Baramati) during the special winter camp.
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Recycling of waste water and its reuse in 10 hectares of Nakshatra Udyan and campus.
Public Health awareness through epidemiological surveys, trainings, visits in
collaboration with Baramati Municipal Corporation, silver jubilee Govt. Hospital and
Rui Rural Hospital.
Projects on Environmental Science to create awareness by Second year graduate
Students focussing on the local and global environment problems to spread the
environment sensitization.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted?
Yes□ No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOC
Analysis)
Strengths:
Curriculum designing of University syllabus and interdisciplinary certificate courses is
contributed by the Faculty through BOS and Star college scheme & status.
Highly motivated, hardworking students from rural areas excelling at University,
competitive exams and well placed in spite of non-conducive living situations.
Sports activities showcased through intercollegiate and intracollegiate events
accomplishing the institutional physical goal supported by well-equipped gymnasium
catered to girls and boys trained by expert coaches.
Consultancy and extension activities culminated into community services like water
management, agriculture through organic farming, soil and water sample analyses.
Star College scheme thrust on the student skill development through the certificate
courses, trainings, workshops, industry visits, surveys, interactions and lectures of
renowned scientists and experts.
Weaknesses:
Curriculum flexibility, autonomy with course programs, curriculum design is restricted.
Implementation of ICT facility in all lecture halls, with modernization of existing
laboratories.
Lack of parents and students Initiative for self-financed interdisciplinary short term
courses and improvement of communications skills.
Opportunities:
To streamline and strengthen research through MOUs and collaborations with near
and far institutions, institutes and industria.
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Placement drives to be extended to students of other faculty as successful among
science with the MIDC base.
To contribute to the rural development through rigorous NGO collaborated
community outreach programs.
To start full-fledged skill based courses on the basis of academia industry needs.
To promote more society oriented outreach programs.
Challenges:
To meet the industry demand with the restrictions in flexibility and the rigid
curriculum.
To attract highly meritorious students from other university and states across the
country.
To generate technology through strong core research collaborating with industry and
institutes leading to patent generation.
To establish collaboration with industries, entrepreneurs and academic institutions.
8. Plans of institution for next year.
To organize the International Conference focused on Interdisciplinary Sciences
inviting experts & participants across the globe.
To start new PG Degree Courses (M. Sc. Zoology, Botany and Physics).
To file application for College with Potential for Excellence and DST-FIST grant.
To increase the number of collaborations with industry and academia.
To increase the standards of publication with high impact factor and good citation index
To receive the national recognition through DST- FIST scheme at „0‟ level.
Name: Prof. Nilima Pendharkar Name : Dr. Bharat P. Shinde, Principal
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
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Abbreviations
API - Academic Performance Indicators
CAS - Career Advancement 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
JAM - Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.
KVPY - Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
MPSC - Maharashtra Public Service Commission
NET - National Eligibility Test
PEI - Physical Education Institution
PERL - Practical Extraction and Report Language.
SAP - Special Assistance Programme
SET - State Eligibility Test
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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Academic Calendar for the year (2014-15)
Month Activities
June IQAC meeting
Ist Term commencement Meeting
Access opens for U.G. enrollment
Timetables
Department wise Curriculum Discussions
U.G Course instruction begins
Committees for the year-42
STAR college Meeting
July Access opens for P.G. enrollment
Identity card Camp
P.G Course instruction begins
Awareness of Earn and Learn Scheme, Scholarships, NSS
Inauguration of NSS, Science Association, Competitive Exam cell,
“Vidyadeep” publication.
Implementing Bridging Courses
Blood group and Anemia checking camp
N.S.S. orientation workshop
Implementation of Star College Schedule
Welcome Address by Principal
August Fresher‟s welcome events
Selection of students for Sports
Independence day
Certificate courses-03
September Internal Assessments
Remedial teaching
Teachers Day
N.S.S. week
Intercollegiate sports events-03
October Alumni Meet
Cleanliness Drive
PTA Meet
Wild Life week
Foundation Day of Vidya Pratishthan
Exhibition –Biodiversity of Kaas Plateau
University Examinations
Winter school Programs
Research Proposal submission
Term end meeting
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November Diwali Vacation
IInd
Term commencement
IInd
Term Instruction begins
General Staff Meeting
Internal Examinations
University Examinations
December 12th
Pratibha Intercollegiate State Level Elocution Competition
“Utkrushtha Granth Vachan Spardha”
„Incessant Book Reading Competition‟ for 18 hrs.
Dr. Babasaheb JaykarVyakhyanmala
NSS Camp
Annual Sports
Certificate courses (03)
Avishkar -2014-15
January Youth week
Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan
Computer fest competition
Republic Day
Arts Circle activities
Educational Visits
Annual Prize Distribution
Annual Cultural Fest
Syllabus workshops by SPPU-02
February International Symposium
Commerce Fest
State level workshop and seminar
National Science Day Celebration
Internal Assessments
Campus Interviews
Submissions
March National Conference
State level Seminar
University Examinations
Submissions
Farewell Program
Woman‟s Day
Fiscal Year Analysis
April University Examinations
Committee Reports, Documentation
Vidyadeep Reports and Articles
Year-end meeting
Stock and Inventory Assessment
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Auditing
May Maharashtra Din
Refresher course
Four weeks NET-SET workshop in English
University Examinations and F.Y. Result
Summer Training Programs (04)
Apply for STAR College Extension
AQAR 2014-15 preparation
SWOT Analysis
Plan for 2015-16
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Vidya Pratishthan’s ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, Baramati - 413133
STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM: 2014-15
Name (in Block letters):-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class: ----------------------------- Roll. No: ---------Group (specialization):-----------------------
Information of the Teacher:
Name of the Teacher: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Department --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class: ----------------------------------------Division -----------------------------------------
Subjects taught: Theory: -----------------------------------------------------------------
Theory: -----------------------------------------------------------------
Theory:-----------------------------------------------------------------
Practicals: ---------------------------------------------------------------
Performance grade: (A/B/C/D/E)
Teaching------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skill Development: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Career Counseling:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personal Guidance:------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Research initiative: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administrative support: -------------------------------------------------------------------------
A-Excellent - Above 90, B - Good – 70 to 90, C- Fair – 50 to 70,
D- Average – Below 50, E- Below Average
Special Remarks (if any): --------------------------------------------------------------
Sign of the student: -------------------------------------------------------------
Heads Remarks and Signature: -------------------------------------------------------------
IQAC Coordinator Remarks and Signature: --------------------------------------------------
Principal Remarks and Signature: --------------------------------------------------------------
