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DEVCHAND COLLEGE, ARJUNNAGAR

SSR for third cycle accreditation [Mar.-2016] Page 0



Index

No. Particulars Page no.

A Preface 2

B Executive summary 3

C Profile of the institution 11

D

Criteriawise analytical report

Criterion I Curricular Aspects 19

Criterion II Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

36

Criterion III Research, Consultancy and Extension

63

Criterion IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources

115

Criterion V Students Support and Progression

132

Criterion VI Governance, Leadership and Management

173

Criterion VII Innovations and Best Practices

196

E

Evaluative Reports of the Departments

210

F Post Accreditation initiatives 295

G Declaration by Head of the Institution 297

H Compliance certificate 298



A. reface

It gives me immense pleasure to present the SSR of my college for the third cycle of accreditation by NAAC. Devchand College was established by the great visionary Padmabhushan Shriman Seth Devchandji Shah in the year 1960 to spread the light of education in the life of thousands of children of villagers, poor farmers, landless laborers, tobacco and beedi workers who were struggling in the darkness of ignorance, poverty and exclusion. He developed excellent infrastructure and invited the talented, renowned and devoted teachers from big cities like Pune, Mumbai, Mangalore and Dharwad to the remote village viz Arjunnagar, in order to provide quality education to the rural students. Initially the college was affiliated to the University of Pune, Pune, but after the establishment of Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 1961 the college affiliation got transferred. Within a short span of time, the college established its reputation for its quality and excellence. Recognizing the conscious and continuing efforts of the institution for the social and economic transformation of neighboring villages, the NAAC has awarded our college with A grade during the first cycle accreditation (2004) and B grade with CGPA of 2.89 in second cycle accreditation (2011) respectively. Since then the Management and staff have taken drastic measures to reinforce their efforts in order to regain the lost glory of the college. The college has fulfilled almost all the recommendations made by the peer team. The Governing body led by the President, the Principal and IQAC put up their best efforts to design and implement quality initiatives keeping in view the core values and guidelines of NAAC, changes in the educational environment of the nation and vision and mission of the institution. All out efforts have been made to improve the quality of the academic, research and extension activities. The self-study report presented herewith is the testimony of the progress achieved by the institution in the last five years. Lot of development has been done in the last five years such as construction of six new classrooms, library building, strengthening of college building, renovation and face lifting of all laboratories and many more facilities. This has enabled the institution to obtain DST-FIST grant of Rs. 80 lakhs from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, which is a remarkable achievement. I wholeheartedly appreciate the efforts put in by the students and staff of my college in bringing laurels to the institution though their achievements in various fields during the last five years. The SSR has been prepared by IQAC with the involvement of all faculty and administrative staff. I thank all the stakeholders who have directly and indirectly contributed in the accomplishment of all academic, research and extension activities narrated in this report. I owe a great sense of gratitude towards the fountain-head of inspiration, the President, Janata Shikshan Mandal, Mr. Aashishbhai Kiranbhai Shah and also his team, who always stood by us like a rock of Gibralt and supported us through the thick and thin of all situations. (Dr. Prakash M. Herekar)

Principal



B. Executive summary Devchand College, Arjunnagar

An Educational Institution with Quality and Excellence Devchand College is a premier and renowned grant-in-aid institution affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur in the State of Maharashtra. Padmabhushan Shriman Seth Devchandji Shah established the college in 1960 with the sole objective of transforming lives of thousands of children of villagers, poor farmers, landless laborers, tobacco and beedi workers in and around forty villages surrounding the town of Nipani through the potent tool of quality higher education. Since its inception, Devchand College has earned fame and name as an institution with quality par excellence. The college is run by an educational Trust, Janata Shikshan Mandal, which has attained Jain minority status in the year 2011. The Mandal celebrated Golden Jubilee year. Many renowned personalities visited the institute. The Management of the college consists of highly educated and renowned persons who are driven by service motive, proactive, dynamic and democratic in approach. The head of the institution is an academician with leadership qualities, executive skills and has great passion and commitment for the all round development of the institution. The institution has started many new courses, has signed many MOUs. The institution has a vibrant Internal Quality Assurance Cell which plays catalytic role in nurturing and developing the quality of education as per the philosophy and guidelines of NAAC with great precision and devotion. To enhance quality of education, IQAC cell gives suggestions; academic audit (Mock NAAC) conducted by Management, feedback of students helps to develop benchmarks & innovative ideas for mechanisum of quality enhancement. Considering the importance of ICT we have increased number of ICT enabled classrooms, computers with internet facilities etc. The institution has provided best infrastructure and has created awareness about hygiene & cleanliness. The assessment period of the third cycle accreditation (2011-2016) has witnessed notable achievements in every aspect. Criterion I: Curricular Aspects The college offers conventional UG and PG courses in science, arts and commerce streams. Besides these, several need-based certificate and diploma courses are offered to students. Being an affiliated college, the syllabi are designed by the affiliating University which has been accredited with A grade by NAAC. Our faculty, one in senate, one in academic council and faculty of commerce, one in BOS and ten in syllabus revision committee play active role in policy making and revising the syllabi of the affiliating University. Several members of the staff have offered concrete suggestions to the University regarding the design and revision of curriculum. The college has organized three workshops on revised curricula on behalf of the University. To train the students in competitive examination, spoken English and computational skills, the syllabi for such courses are designed by our faculty. Students are motivated to undergo these courses so as to enhance



their employment potential. The institution has two distance education centers which provide additional opportunity for students to obtain dual degrees, namely, (1) Centre for distance education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and (2) Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, (YCMOU) Nashik. During the third cycle, our college has introduced one PG Course, two diploma courses, ten certificate courses, and one distance education centre. The institution offers academic flexibility to the students through its wide range of courses, optional subjects, and add-on courses, which can contribute to the development of our nation. The UGC guidelines and the vision and mission of the institution are adhered to while restructuring the courses and curricula. Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: To provide quality education to the rural students from deprived classes, we try our best to accommodate maximum number of students every year. Qualified and competent teachers, ICT-enabled classrooms (9) and video-conferencing unit, sufficient infrastructure, academic atmosphere, remedial coaching and facilities to advanced learners and personal attention help to maintain quality in TLE. The student-centric teaching and learning ensure interactive, participative and experiential learning. The conduct of unit tests, internal examinations and semester examinations, fair and transparent evaluation process have made examination and evaluation processes effective. Progress achieved by the college during the third cycle through its policy of promotion of national commitment to diversity and inclusion can be noticed from the cycle-wise classification of students profile demonstrated in the following table.

Cycle I st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3 rd Cycle Year 2003-04 2010-11 2015-16

Total Students strength 1474 1692 2225 Girls 27.75% 40.66% 44.40% Category: SC &ST 11.83% 09.35% 15.95% OBC & Minority 10.57% 12.83% 17.57% EBC 80.38% 66.37% 48.27% Exam Results: Passing % UG 74.90% 73.87% 82.61% Passing % PG 67.40% 48.10% 78.54%

The number of girl students and students from deprived classes has increased during the assessment period augmenting the national policy of inclusive development. The percentage of students availing EBC scholarship is declining as the students admitted in the additional non-grant divisions cannot avail EBC facility as per government policy. There are 29 Ph.D., 4 M.Phil. and 15 NET/SET qualified teachers to shoulder the responsibility of quality TLE. Out of 41 permanent faculties, 24.42% of the faculty have worked as resource persons in IN/N/R workshops/ conferences. 73% of the faculty have participated in the IN/N/R workshops/ conferences. 61% of the faculty have presented papers in IN conferences, 73% in national conferences and 7.3 % in regional conferences. 5 members



of faculty are recipients of awards whereas, 20 students have won merit scholarships. Our library repository has been enriched by 160 e-notes and 375 PPTs prepared by the faculty. All these factors contribute to the effectiveness of TLE. Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension The college has ambience conducive for research. The college has well equipped research laboratory in Chemistry and a research degree course M.Phil in English recognized by Shivaji University. Research laboratory in Chemistry has been established in Jan. 2011 and recognized by Shivaji University from June, 13 to June, 16 for M. Phil. and Ph.D. research. Eight research students are working for their Ph.D. in the thrust area Synthetic Heterocyclic Chemistry and Nanocatalysis; out of which one student has submitted his Ph.D. thesis. Management has planned to construct three new research laboratories to promote research in pure sciences and one common research facility centre to facilitate interdisciplinary research in social sciences. It has taken a big leap in the area of research and publications during the last five years. One major and thirteen minor research projects have been sanctioned by UGC during the last five years. Ten project proposals have been sent to different funding agencies. The amount received for research projects in last three cycles is 40,000/-, 3,44,000/- and 20,82,000/- respectively. During the assessment period 151 research papers have been published by the faculty in international journals with impact factor in the range of 1.0285 to 8.1; 44 research papers in national journals and 43 papers in conference proceedings. The average impact factor of the journals is 2.044. Ten books have been published by the faculty of which four are by international publishers. One peer reviewed inter-disciplinary international journal is published by the department of History. There are 320 research papers presented in international / national conferences / seminars. One multi-disciplinary international conference, seven UGC sponsored national seminars / conferences and one ICSSR sponsored national seminar were organized. One DST sponsored INSPIRE Internship Science Camp, twelve workshops under lead college scheme of the University were organized. This year two national seminars have been sanctioned by UGC. The institution has played a major role in attracting eminent personalities in research to visit the campus. As the college is situated in hilly & rural setup, there is limited scope for industry centered consultancy services. However, consultancy activities are gradually gaining momentum. Several members of the faculty offer honorary consultancy to other academic bodies, NGOs, peoples movements, farmers, small businesses and voluntary agencies in the areas of accreditation, environmental issues, soft-skills, communication skills, personality development, social, educational and cultural issues etc. A birds eye view of contribution of faculty in research and publication in the table given below highlights the big leap in research and extension



activities during the third cycle compared to the previous ones. Contribution of faculty in research and publication

Our institution promotes institution-neighborhood-community network through its extension programmes organized through NSS, NCC, Womens forum Swayamsiddha, ISR Cell and Nature and Adventure Club with the help

Research & Publications: 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3 rd Cycle

Qualification of teachers: Ph.D. 8 14 29

M.Phil. 19 7 4

P.G. 21 15 41

Research & Publications:

Projects: Major (Nos.) 2 - 1

Projects: Minor (Nos.) 1 4 13

Project :Amount (Rs.) 40,000 3,44,000 20,82,000 Ph.D. Guidance:

Guides 4 4 6

Students 0 8 6 (complete) + 24 (Ongoing)

Referees for International Journals:

0 0 5

Articles Published:

International 0 25 151

National 0 26 44

Conference Proceedings 0 14 43 Books Published 6 8 10

Chapters contributed in book 0 0 52

Papers presented at seminars and conferences:

National 6 54 320

International 1 0 64

State level 1 0 26 Conf./ Seminars organized:

International 0 - 1

National 1 - 8



of students. They develop insight in the problems of rural society and deprived classes of our nation. Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources The college has a huge campus spread over 45 acres of land. Several valuable improvements and additions have been completed in these five years namely, {i}completion of construction of womens hostel, {ii}construction of six new class rooms, {iii} renovation of ladies room with construction of new toilets equipped with sanitary pad disposal machine, {iv}establishment of three more independent computer laboratories with servers and 120 N-computing systems plus existing 25 computers with full battery back-up (6 UPS with 22 KVA capacity have been installed to provide uninterrupted power supply), {v}internet facility, {vi}face lifting of existing science laboratories with addition of several equipments in the laboratories, {vii}construction of check-dam {viii}botanical garden in 2.25 acres of land with rare and endangered species of plants, {ix} establishment of green house in 5000 sq. ft. area for a plant nursery, {x}development of 8 lane athletic track, {xi}renovation of canteen, {xii}separate tiffin room arrangements for boys and girls; {xiii}separate departmental cubicals allotted, {xiv} provision of guest house facility, {xv}improvement of drinking water facility for students and staff with water filters and coolers {xvi} automation of administrative office, {xvii} automation of library and addition of several books and so on. We have also started with construction of new full fledged library building.

Infrastructural Development during three cycles of NAAC

Infrastructure 1 st

Cycle 2nd

Cycle 3 rd

Cycle

Built up area in Sq Meters 4020 5012 11751

Rooms for curricular and co-curricular activities

60 63 72

Books purchased average per year of Rs. 79,610 1,86,760 1,83,869

Total number of books 37,699 45,171 49,564

e- Journals 0 2,100 6,000

Computer Laboratories 1 1 4

Computers for teaching 4 25 145

Computers office use 2 10 13

Laptops 0 1 5

LCD Projectors 0 1 10

Printers 1 4 10

UGC Funds (Lakh Rs.) 9.5 38.09 91.33 The above table provides a snapshot of the quantum leap in the infrastructure development. The provision of adequate physical and academic support



resources facilitates smooth teaching, learning and research, conduct of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Criterion V: Students Support and Progression: Creation of an inspiring, caring and compassionate campus for students of rural area has been one of the fundamental goals of our institution. Hence planned efforts are made for holistic development of the students. Remedial coaching for slow learners and personal counseling through mentor care programmes bring about enlightened awareness and enhance their capabilities. Different cells organize programmes for training, career guidance, placement training and campus recruitment drives for the students. Considerable contribution is made by the President through his two charitable Trusts for providing financial aid to the needy and deserving students. Alumini helps in training and placement of students. The Anti-Ragging cell takes measures to curb ragging. Students avail various scholarships and schemes of financial support. Encouragement and support for students participation in games, tournaments, cultural, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities and competitions in and out of the college, has brought laurels to the students and the institution. Feedback from students is validated by revising the syllabi and planning for skill enhancement programmes. Students are motivated to present and publish their articles in college magazine and participate and win in the collegiate / inter-collegiate competitions. The performance of our college in the various University examinations, sports and cultural activities during the last five years is quite encouraging. Some of the highlights of our students achievements are: 10 students obtained Shivaji University Merit Scholarship; in sports, volley ball zonal championship for twenty seventh time, inter-zonal championship for twenty second time in 2015-16; Amit Nimbalkar secured gold medal for India at World Power-lifting competitions at Las Vegas in the USA in September, 2014; a silver medal for India at Asian Power-lifting Competitions at Hongkong in December, 2015; Ganesh Mali bagged a bronze medal for India at Glasgow Commonwealth games in August, 2014; cricket team won zonal and inter-zonal championship in December, 2015 and our players shine in the inter-University tournaments too. Our artists prove their talent in the youth festival of the University. The following table exhibits cycle-wise performance of students support and progression at our college:

Particulars 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle

BC Scholarship Rs. 5,90,953 9,70,496 16,56,178 Average No of students availing BC Scholarship

197 347 389

Average No of students availing EBC 1,304 2,800 3,350 Placement 10 39 241

Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management The Management has evolved an open, democratic and transparent style of functioning making the college a seat of learning through shared



responsibilities and action. The principal plays the catalytic role of a planner, organizer and motivator in the conduct of all activities while the top Management plays the role of a guardian, facilitator and torch-bearer for all the segments of the institution. Participative decision making supplemented by decentralization of authority and responsibility creates condusive academic atmosphere at all levels. Administrative responsibilities are shared and shouldered by the Principal, two Vice-Principals, IQAC coordinator, office superintendent, librarian, gymkhana chairman, hostel rectors, HODs and committee conveners. Institutional policies and plans are evaluated and revised on the basis of information collected through formal and informal feedback system. Qualified faculty members are recruited by adhering to Government norms and their competence is upgraded through faculty development programmes conducted by IQAC and by Academic Staff Colleges. The professional development programmes for the non-teaching staff enable them in the effective discharge of their duties. Careful planning of budget for academic and administrative activities and monitoring the proper and optimal utilization of financial resources through internal and external audits ensure sound financial Management at the college. Various welfare schemes are made available for teaching and non-teaching staff through employee cooperative credit society. IQAC designs and implements quality enhancement policies and strategic plans for the institution in consultation with the Trustees, Governing body, the Principal and LMC. Annual academic audit is done by the top Management for assessment of the academic and research performance of the faculty. Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices The institution maintains greenery and pleasant environment on the campus. It conducts green audit and adopts several eco-friendly measures with a sense of responsibility. Some innovations introduced are: academic audit (Mock NAAC), value education, library automation, automation of administrative system, academic innovations and rotating discipline committees. The college follows a number of healthy practices some of which are: (1) Add-on skill development courses in consonance with the national objectives; (2) Student enrichment programmes: A Students initiative; (3) Annual sports meet and cultural programme of Management and staff; (4) Annual award function for achiever employees, (5) Felicitation of former faculty at alumni meet, (6) Annual trekking for staff and students. With all our strengths being utilized and expanded, and weaknesses minimized, we are marching towards the goal of transforming rural students into humane and responsible citizens of the country.

SWOC ANALYSIS Strengths:

1. Efficiently run skill development courses to enhance employability of students;

2. ICT-enriched teaching learning experiences through highly qualified teachers;



3. Conducive academic and research atmosphere, commendable research outputs, extension activities with social concern and community engagement;

4. Adequate infrastructure available for development and remarkable improvement in infrastructure in the recent past;

5. Adequate student support services , wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities and stellar achievements of students in sports;

6. Proactive and highly educated Management, committed leadership and vibrant IQAC; competent and talented human resources; and

7. Check-dam for continuous water supply, botanical garden and green house.

Weaknesses: 1. Less scope for designing curriculum for conventional courses; 2. Students coming from vernacular medium with weak English

communication skills and less awareness about global competence; 3. 32.31% of the faculty working on temporary basis due to the state

government policies; 4. Limited scope for consultancy; interdisciplinary research and industry

linkages as the college is located in rural and hilly area; 5. Poor economic background of students limiting the scope for the

commencement of professional courses; 6. Less number of administrative staff due to the staffing pattern based

on 1999 work-load adopted by Government of Maharashtra; and 7. Non-salary grant freeze by state government since 2003-04.

Opportunities: 1. Scope for expansion of short term need-based courses; 2. To commence Statistics, Electronics and Zoology as special subjects

at part III level and M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry and Botany; 3. Scope for undertaking major research projects from different

financing agencies; 4. Strengthening of gymnasium and sports facilities; 5. Expansion of student mentoring scheme; and 6. Enrichment of research laboratories with high-tech equipments.

Challenges: 1. To make students employable in the competitive employment market; 2. To expand consultancy services.

Future plans: 1. To commence PG courses in science with different specializations; 2. To intensify quality teaching learning experiences with the help of

emerging technologies; 3. To promote research and avail funds from different agencies; 4. To strengthen efforts for development of entrepreneurial qualities; 5. To upgrade office allied services.



C. PROFILE OF THE AFFILIATED COLLEGE 1. Name and Address of the College:

Name : Devchand College, , Arjunnagar

Address : At post: Arjunnagar Tal-Kagal Dist. Kolhapur

City : Pin- 591237 State : Maharashtra

Website : www.devchandcollege.org

2. For Communication:

Designation Name Telephone with STD code

Mobile Email

Principal Dr.P.M. Herekar.

O:08338/220112 R:

9901573365 prakashherekar@ gmail.com

Vice Principal

Dr.P.P. Shah.

O: 08338/220112 R: 9373627119

9373627119 ppshahanpn @gmail.com

Steering Committee Co-ordinator

Dr.P.P. Shah.

O: 08338/220112 R: 9373627119

9373627119 Iqacdevchand @gmail.com

3. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College 4. Type of Institution:

a. By Gender: Co-education b. By Shift: Regular

5. Is it a recognized minority institution?-

YES Religious- Jain

(Certificate Enclosed) 6. Sources of funding: Grant-in-aid 7. a. Date of establishment of the

college: 01/06/1961

b. University to which the college is affiliated

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

c. Details of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month and Year

i. 2 (f) 20/06/1961

ii. 12 (B) 20/06/1961

(Enclosed the certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) d. Details of recognition/approval by

statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE,

MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.):

Not Applicable



8. Does the affiliating University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes

If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?

No

9. Is the college recognized a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

No

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes, 1. College is recognized by NAAC as A grade in 1st

accreditation (16/02/2004) 2. B grade with CGPA 2.89 in second accreditation

(27/03/2011) 3. DST-FIST as (level 0)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:(Certificate attached) Location * Rural, Hilly Area

Campus area in sq. mts.

1,82,109 sq. mts. Built up area in sq.

mts. 11,751.4913 sq. mts.

11. Facilities available on the campus: Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes

Sports facilities play ground Yes swimming pool No Gymnasium Yes

Hostel Boys hostel: Yes

i. Number of hostels : 0 1 ii. Number of inmates: 44

iii. Facilities (mention available facilities):

Study Room, Hot water for bath, Computers with internet, Canteen, Health Centre, Post Office, Gymnasium, water purifier.

Girls hostel: Yes i. Number of hostels : 01

ii. Number of inmates: 33 iii. Facilities

(mention available facilities)

Study room, solar water heater, computers with internet, canteen, health centre, post office, TV, gymnasium, water purifier.

Working womens hostel No



Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff Sr. No. Unit Number available

1 Principal Banglow 01 2 Rector Banglow 01 3 Guest House 01

Cafeteria Yes Health centre Yes

i. Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance:

Yes

ii. Health centre staff Qualified doctors 1. Dr. Arun Patil. M.D.(Medicine) Nipani : visiting doctor 2. Dr. Smt Anjana Kothari. M.B.B.S. Nipani: visiting doctor 3. Dr. Smt. Rohini Patil. BHMS, Arjunnagar: visiting doctor

Facilities like banking, post office, book shops

1 Banking

Janata Shikshan Mandal Sahakari Sevak Patasanstha, Arjunnagar.

2 Post Office Nipani sub-post office (Karnataka)

3 Book Shop Consumers store

Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff

Yes

Animal house NA Biological waste disposal Wastes are dumped

in dumping pits and used as manure.

Generator or other facility for Management/regulation of electricity and voltage:

Generator : Kirloskar co. ltd. (15 KVA)

Solid waste Management facility: Yes, (soak-pits) Segregation of waste and disposal in pits

Waste water Management Waste water is used for garden

Water harvesting Yes, check dam is constructed



12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Data for current academic year) : 2015-16

Sr. No.

Programme Level

Name of the Program/ Course

Duration Entry Qualification

Medium of

instruction

Sanctioned/ approved Student strength

No. of students admitted

1 Under-Graduate

B.A. B.Com. B.Sc.

3 yrs H.S.C. Exam

Marathi English English

120 per division

1828

2 Post-Graduate

M.A. M.Com. M.Sc.

2yrs Graduate Marathi English English

50 per division

393

3 M.Phil. English 01 P.G. English - NIL 4 Ph.D. Chemistry

Electronics Commerce Hindi History Zoology

- P.G. English

- 08 04 01 06 04 01

5 Diploma Spoken English

3 months

Cert. in Spoken English

English

NA 50

6. Certificate courses 1 Spoken English 50 hrs H.S.C. English

NA 525

2 Computerized Accounting

50 hrs B.Com. Part II pass

English NA 100 (2014-15)

3 Data Entry Operators 120 hrs

H.S.C. English 120 109 (2014-15)

4 Computer Fundamentals MS

100 hrs

H.S.C. English NA 1000 (2014-15)

5 Training in Competitive

50 hrs UG Part I

English NA 525 (2014-15)

6 Hardware and Networking

200 hrs

H.S.C. English NA 300 (2015-16)

7 Spoken Hindi 12 hrs H.S.C Hindi NA 20 (2015-16)

8 Writing Skills in Hindi

12 hrs H.S.C Hindi NA 28 (2015-16)

9 Horticulture Techniques

3 months

H.S.C. English NA 84 (2015-16)

10 Gardeners Training 3 months

H.S.C. English NA 30 (2014-15)

11 3D animation 20 hrs H.S.C. English NA 13

12 Fundamentals of computers

200 hrs

H.S.C. English NA 700



13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes

If yes, how many? B.Com. I (B), B.Sc. I (B), B.Sc III (Botany), M.Com. II, M.A.II, M.Sc. AgPM, Certification courses- 12 Diploma:1 Total - 19

14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?

Yes No Number 14

PG Diploma in Agro-Chemistry, M. Sc. AgPM, Certification Courses -11 Diploma-1

15. List the departments: Faculty Departments UG PG Research

Science Chemistry, Physics, Botany

03 01

[AgPM]

Chemistry Electronics

Zoology

Arts

English, Hindi,

Marathi, Economics,

History, Sociology,

Political Science

07

05 English Marathi,

Economics History

Sociology

02 Hindi

History

Commerce Commerce and

Accountancy 01 01 01

Finance

16. Number of Programmes offered under a. annual system 0 b. semester system 6 c. trimester system 0

17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System 0 b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach 1 c. Any other (specify and provide details 0

18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?:

No

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

No



20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution

Positions Teaching faculty

Non-teaching staff

Technical staff

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

M F M F M F M F M F Sanctioned by the UGC / University /

02 15 40 78 1

Recruited - - 12 3 20 9 48 5 - -

Yet to recruit 02 00 11 25 01

Sanctioned by the Management/ society or other authorized CHB bodies

- - - - 05 10 05 - - -

*M-Male *F-Female

21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest qualification

Professor Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Total

M F M F M F Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - - Ph.D. - - 04 03 11 04 22 M.Phil. - - 02 - 00 01 03 NET/SET 02 - 05 03 10 PG - - 03 - 02 00 05 Teachers on probation

Ph.D. - - - - 02 00 02 M.Phil. - - - - 00 01 01 NET/SET - - - - 01 00 01 PG - - - - 00 00 00 Temporary teachers Non-Grant

Ph.D. - - - - - 02 02 NET/SET - - - - 02 - 02 PG - - - - 04 08 12 Part-time teachers (C.H.B.) Ph.D. - - - - 02 01 03 NET/SET - - - - 02 - 02 PG - - - - 05 04 09



22.Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College. i. Visiting Lecturers 15 ii. Guest Lecturers 05

23.Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Categories 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

M F M F M F M F M F

SC 173 118 161 148 198 167 203 191 198 151

ST 7 8 8 5 20 6 8 4 5 3 OBC 207 144 212 228 277 248 272 265 132 113

General 563 463 541 497 519 518 488 650 825 650

Others (Minority)

64 33 78 48 67 56 128 79 83 65

Total 1014 766 1000 926 1081 995 1099 1189 1243 982

Grand Total

1780 1926 2076 2288 2225

24.Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: 15-16

Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state where the college is located

439 99 - 02 540

Students from other states of India [Karnataka]

1389 294 - 02 1685

NRI students - - - - - Foreign students - - - - -

Total 1828 393 - 04 2225

25.Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG, PG Year UG PG

2014-15 20.55 37.85 2015-16 25.00 39.76

26.Unit Cost of Education (Rs.) (a) including the salary component 25208.76 (b) excluding the salary component 441.8444

27.Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?

Yes

a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University

Yes

b) Name of the University which

1. Distance education centre of Shivaji University.



has granted such registration.

2. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik

c) Number of programmes offered

04 B.A., B.Com., M.A., M.Com.

d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.

Yes

28.Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered Course Teachers Students T:S Ratio

B.A. I/II/III 28 714 1:25.50 B.Com. I/II/III 07 534 1:76.29 B.Sc/I/II/III 30 580 1:19.33 M.A.I/II 26 276 1:10.62 M.Com.I/II 04 80 1:20.00 M.Sc.I/II 11 37 1:3.360 Director of Physical Edn. 01 2221 1:2221 Librarian, Asst. Librarian 02 2225 1:1112

29.The college is applying for Accreditation : Cycle 3 30.Date of accreditation*

Cycle 1:16/02/2004 Accreditation Outcome/Result.A.... Cycle 2: 27/03/2011 Accreditation Outcome/Result B (2.89)

(Enclosed copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. 31.Number of working days during the last

academic year.2014-15 240

32.Number of teaching days during the last academic year 2014-15

183

33.Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC

02/01/2003

34.Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC

AQAR (i) 28/09/2012

AQAR(ii) 29/09/2013

AQAR(iii) 17/10/2014

AQAR(iv) 30/09/2015



CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and

describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.

Vision: Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya

(i.e. Transition from Darkness to Light) The present era is the era of knowledge. Every child should get quality education at minimal cost to carry out the duties of responsible citizen. It is education which develops thought, intellect, and moral values. Mission statements:

1. To provide quality education to the rural and socially and economically backward students (children of beedi workers and farm labourers) and to make them globally competent;

2. To promote scientific temper, research and environmental consciousness;

3. To inculcate human values such as equality, honesty, compassion and discipline; and

4. To promote the values of social service, secularism and nationalism.

Goals and Objectives: Devchand College is committed to achieve the vision and mission statements in terms of the following concrete objectives:

1. To provide quality education through conventional and non-conventional courses, with special emphasis on providing advanced, skill-based and job-oriented courses to enable students to be self-reliant and globally competent;

2. To provide research facilities through well-equipped laboratories, library and e-labs in order to promote innovation, scientific thinking and to extend consultancy services;

3. To inculcate social and personal values through various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities;

4. To achieve social transformation by admitting students of average merit to the courses and enable them to achieve excellence;

5. To promote gender sensitivity and equality; and 6. To promote awareness about health and hygiene.

Our vision, mission, goals and objectives are communicated to students, teachers and other stakeholders through prospectus, college website and a hoarding mounted at the entrance of the college. The Principal addresses the same to new entrants in the welcome function. Various programmes and activities organized by N.S.S., Swayamshidhha Womens Forum, Institutional and Social Responsibility (ISR) Cell are in tune with the vision and mission of the college.



1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s).

As the college is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur, the college follows the curriculum prescribed by the University. It develops action plans with the active involvement of IQAC. The faculty prepares his/her plan of the curriculum through academic diary at the beginning of the year. The academic diary of the faculty contains teaching plan, academic calendar, working days available for teaching. The individual plans are collected and discussed in the departmental meeting for work distribution. Based on the expertise of faculty, the teaching work is allotted to them by the Head of the Department (HOD). The academic diary helps teachers to plan and execute the same effectively. The University announces the duration of the terms. Time-table is prepared well in advance and displayed before the commencement of each semester. Heads of the departments and the Principal coordinate the action plan of the various departments and oversee their efficient and effective implementation. The Principal conducts a meeting with all teachers at the beginning as well as at the end of every semester to assess the progress achieved and future plan of action of the college. The report of completion is submitted by teachers. The progress of the curriculum is assessed through tests, group discussions, seminars and semester examinations. Most of the teachers use ICT in teaching. The use of ICT, well-equipped laboratories, a large number of books and research journals available in the library etc. help teachers and students to improve their performance. To ensure effective implementation of the curriculum, the HODs and Principal take informal feedback from students from time to time and take corrective actions, if necessary. 1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive

(from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?

The procedural and practical support from the University and college is as follows:

The University provides financial support for the conduct of the workshops on revised syllabi through Board of Studies. The college deputes teachers for these workshops on regular basis. Some of the revised syllabus workshops of the University are hosted by the college. Various departments of the college send proposals for the workshops on syllabus revision but as per the policy of Shivaji University, no college can host more than one workshop in a year. Details of syllabus revision workshops organized by the college are as follows:

Sr. No. Subject Class Date Funding Agency 1 2 3

Economics English Economics

B. Com. I B. A. II B. A. III

10/08/2013 20/08/2014 31/08/2015

BCUD, SUK BCUD, SUK BCUD, SUK



Teachers have access to the University library. University provides funds to teachers for purchasing books. Teachers are given sufficient freedom by the college to use their

capacity for initiative and innovation in teaching. They receive training from English department for spoken English.

The faculty is deputed to attend orientation / refresher courses and short term courses to update their knowledge.

The LCD projectors are available in the class rooms. Traditional as well as ICT modes of teaching/learning are provided to make the process learner-centric.

The college provides a number of latest books, reference books, journals, periodicals, newspapers and e-learning facilities like INFLIBNET to the faculty to facilitate effective delivery of the curriculum. 1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution

for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other statutory agency.

College building is having classrooms of various seating capacities. The time table is prepared taking into consideration the capacity of the class and student strength. The numbers of lectures required are allotted to the teachers by HODs based on work distribution. Some classrooms are provided with LCD projectors where the ICT enabled lectures are conducted by rotation. The consistent monitoring is done by the authorities as HODs, Vice Principals and Principal. The Management continuously upgrades laboratory equipments and facilities, improves the ICT facilities, develops the infrastructure, conducts staff meetings and academic audit and closely monitors the results to ensure effective curriculum delivery and transaction. 1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such

as industry, research bodies and the University in effective operationalisation of the curriculum?

The college networks and interacts with the stakeholders such as industry, NGOs and the University in effective operationalization of the curriculum. The IQAC includes experts from industry, society and professionals, who ensure effective implementation of the curriculum. The institution does the correspondence and arranges visits of students to work places in order to understand the practical implications of theoretical knowledge in the outside world and to provide exposure to recent trends in the relevant field. The institution also extends its support by inviting expert guests from universities, research centers and industry for discussions, workshops and for professional interactions with the faculty and students. 1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members

to the development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.)



Development of curriculum is done by Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK). However, the college makes significant contribution in the curriculum design and development through the faculty. Three of our faculty are members of the Board of Studies (BOS) and syllabus formation committee of the University. Three members are members of the course / syllabus revision committee of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik. Some of our faculty have made suggestions to BOS for incorporating fundamental, relevant, crucial and recent aspects in the curriculum. Members of the BOS and syllabus revision committee have played a leading role in restructuring and developing undergraduate and post-graduate curricula for various subjects of the SUK and YCMOU, Nashik. The improvements in curricula are suggested by the faculty on the basis of feedback from students and teachers, informal interactions with alumni and employers, visiting faculty and experts during academic activities such as subject conferences, workshops, seminars and refresher courses. The faculty of Devchand College has a high level of representation in the various bodies of the University:

Principal Dr. P. M. Herekar Member of the Academic Council and faculty of Commerce, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Member-BOS, Solapur University, Solapur.

Dr. A. S. Maniyar Member, BOS (Hindi), Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Shri. A. L. Gadiwadd Member of syllabus formation Committee (sociology), Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. R. S. Mhopare Member of syllabus formation committee, YCMOU, Nashik.

Dr. S. B. Yadav Member of syllabus formation committee, YCMOU, Nashik.

Dr. R. A. Waingade - Member of syllabus formation committee, YCMOU, Nashik.

Dr. C. M. Naik -Member of syllabus formation committee (History), Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. P. D. Shirgave- Member ad-hoc BOS (AgPM), SUK Shri. M.M.Bagban- Member of syllabus revision committee, BCA II

Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered

(other than those under the purview of the affiliating University) by it? If yes, give details on the process (Needs Assessment, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.

Yes, the college has developed its own curriculum for the need based courses and programmes designed through its internal BOS. The syllabi have been updated from time to time. The nomenclature of these courses is as under:



Certificate Course in Fundamentals of Computer, MS Office and Internet

Certificate Course in Tally 9.4 Certificate Course in Hardware and Networking Certificate Course in Taxation, Accounting and Business

Correspondence Certificate Course in Spoken English Diploma Course in Spoken English Certificate Course in Spoken Hindi Certificate Course in Writing Skills in Hindi Certificate Course in Gardener Training Certificate Course in Horticulture Techniques, Certificate Course in Green House Management Certificate Course in Chemical Instrumentation Certificate Course in Proof Reading Certificate Course in Competitive Examinations Training.

The need for such courses in computer operations, Commerce, languages and technology is identified on the suggestions of the students, parents and alumni. The curricula for computer courses are designed to comply with the recommendation from NAAC peer team report for enhancing computer literacy among students. Course in taxation, accounting and business correspondence is needed for employability of Commerce students. For the improvement of communication skills of students in rural area in national and international languages made us to design courses in spoken Hindi and spoken English. The students from agricultural background and farmers in the vicinity require agro-based courses for which the courses in gardening, horticulture and green house Management have been formulated by the department of Botany. The B.Sc. Chemistry students who are unable to pursue post-graduation need instrumentation course so that they can join the nearby chemical industries. The course in competitive examinations enables students to pass aptitude tests in corporate employments, entrance examinations of higher courses and jobs in banks and public sector. The course curricula are designed by core faculty in consultation with experts from industry, society and University. The syllabi for career-oriented courses sanctioned by UGC are submitted to University for approval and sanction to degree. The norms of the University regarding the required teaching and practical work are followed by proper planning. 1.1.8 How does institution anlayze/ensure that the stated objectives of

curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? In the curricula of the courses, objectives have been stated. The college ensures the achievement of the stated objectives through effective teaching learning, providing suggested reference books for extra-reading, providing on-field exposure and equipments for the practicals, conducting practicals by



imparting individual practice to handle the apparatus and instruments, by conducting unit tests and practical examinations, projects and seminars etc. The detailed report is mentioned in academic diary by faculty. 1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the

certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution.

The college has introduced and successfully conducted a number of skill oriented and COC courses since 2014-15. The goals and objectives of these courses are as under: Certificate course in fundamentals of computer, MS office, and Internet:

To develop computer literacy among students; To obtain opportunities in computer related fields such as data entry

operator etc; and To enable students to cope up with modern technology;

Certificate course in hardware and networking: To impart market oriented skills in computer hardware and

networking; To enhance self employment; and To improve high level skills in developing network labs.

Certificate Course in 3D animation To equip students with higher level computation skills; and To enhance employability of students in animation technology.

Certificate course in tally: To create employment opportunities for Commerce graduates in

business sector; and To enable students to cope up with modern technology.

Certificate course in spoken English: To improve Englishcommunication skills; To enable students to face global challenges; and To enhance employability by boosting confidence of our rural

students. Certificate course in spoken Hindi:

To improve communication skills in students in national language; To enable students to speak Hindi fluently; To enable students to face national challenges; and To enhance employability.

Certificate course in writing skills in Hindi, To enhance writing ability of students for effective correspondence

and creative writing in Hindi; and To enhance employability of students in Hindi print media

Certificate course in gardener training: To develop skills of garden maintenance; To inculcate the attitude of plant conservation, landscape restoration



and designing, construction and maintenance and extensive seed farming;

To make them self reliant; and To produce environmental friendly entrepreneurs.

Certificate course in horticulture techniques: To develop skills of horticulture; To boost their creativity in their own land; To cultivate medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, flowers

etc.; and To produce environmental friendly entrepreneurs.

Certificate course in green house Management: To equip our students and farmers in the vicinity with the green

house technology; To make them self dependent ; To enable students to grow plants, flowers, seedlings, and

contribute to the development of our agricultural sector of our nation ;

To enable students to understand plant growth, plant yield, quality, nutritional value, resistance to insects and diseases and environmental stresses;

To produce environmental friendly entrepreneurs; and To get expertise in designers and technical advisors in the food and

non-food sectors of horticulture. Certificate course in competitive examinations training:

To enable students to crack aptitude tests which are necessary to obtain jobs in organized sector;

To enable our students to clear entrance tests for higher level professional courses such as M.B.A., M.C.A., SET, NET etc.; and

To boost the confidence of students in competitive environment. 1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual

degree? If yes', give details. Yes, the institution has been offering programmes that facilitate dual degree. The institute has two centers namely, (1) Centre for distance learning of Shivaji University, Kolhapur and (2) Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University,(YCMOU) Nashik. The following table indicates the details of students benefited by the provision of dual degree offered by the distance education centers of affiliating University and YCMOU, Nashik.

Year YCMOU SUK

Total Admissions

Total Admissions

2011-12 246 -

2012-13 300 -

2013-14 315 -

2014-15 347 226

2015-16 337 263

Total 1545 489

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of



skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability.

Academic Flexibility: Yes, the college has a wide range of options offering academic flexibility to students. It is helpful to the students in terms of skill development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. The syllabi are designed by the affiliating University with inherent flexibility. The institution offers various courses, core/elective options to students as per their interest, aptitude and scope at UG and PG levels. At UG level the college offers seven programmes in arts (English, Marathi, Hindi, History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science), three programmes in Commerce (advanced accountancy, industrial Management, advanced costing) and three programmes in science (Physics, Chemistry and Botany). B. Sc. in Botany is permanently non-grantable course. At PG level, five programmes are available in arts, (Marathi, English, History, Economics, and Sociology), one in Commerce (Advanced Costing) and one in science (M. Sc. Agrochemicals and Pest Management (AgPM)). The college offers M. Phil in English, Ph.D. in Commerce, Chemistry, Electronics, Hindi, History, Zoology, AgPM and four career oriented courses. At B.A. part I, there are fifty two groups with nine subjects (English and one language from Hindi or Marathi is compulsory). A student has to select any six subjects with one language, besides English is compulsory. At B.A. part II, a student has to select one subject (consisting of two papers) at special level, two at general level, one IDS subject (HSRM / logic) besides one compulsory English subject. Environmental Studies paper is compulsory. Seven options are available at part III special level. There are six groups with nine subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, and Electronics) at B.Sc. part I. A student has to select any five subjects with Englishas compulsory subject. There are eight subject combinations available at B.Sc. part II. Environmental Studies subject is compulsory and students choose their special subject at B.Sc.part III level out of three available options (Chemistry, Botany and Physics). There are six subjects available at B.Com.part I. There are six subjects available at B.Com. part II and Environmental Studies paper is compulsory. At B.Com. part III, there are four compulsory subjects and student has to select one subject (consisting two papers) out of the three. At post graduate level too, students have a large number of subjects available (5 for M.A. and 01 for M. Com). The college offers a special program of two years M.Sc. Agrochemicals and Pest Management (AgPM). Enrichment Courses: The college provides the dual degree facility to the students as per the affiliating University rules. Semester system is followed at UG and PG level. Efforts are being made to implement the choice based credit system at



affiliating colleges by the University. There is lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and enrichment programmes. The following courses are made available to majority students at UG and PG level during the year 2014-15 and 2015-16 for the enrichment of the students skills:

1. Fundamentals of computers, MS office, internet; 2. Computer hardware and networking; 3. Career oriented course in spoken English; and 4. Training in competitive examinations.

The optional skill development courses introduced at department level are: 1. Certificate course in horticulture techniques (Botany); 2. Certificate course in green house Management,(Botany) ; 3. Certificate course in spoken Hindi (Hindi); 4. Certificate course in writing skills in Hindi, (Hindi); 5. Certificate course in tally (Commerce); and 6. Diploma course in spoken English (English).

1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.

Yes, the college offers several self-financed certificate courses mentioned above. In addition to these courses B.Sc. III (Botany) and M. Sc. (AgPM) are conducted with the affiliation from Shivaji University. The admission to specific certificate courses is made available to part I, II and part III UG students. The curriculum for the same is designed by core faculty. The fee structure is decided by Management considering expenses of the course. Expert qualified teachers are appointed and paid lump sum amount as salary. The admission to B.Sc. part III (Botany) course is done on demand of part II UG students. The curriculum and the fee structure for the same are at par with those of the affiliating University. Core qualified teachers engage the lectures and practicals with the help of some ad-hoc faculty. M.Sc.(AgPM) originate from the emerging need of the society and the industry. Admission process is done centrally by the University department based on the performance in entrance test. The students are allotted to the centre of their merit and choice. The fee structure is designed by Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The college gives concession to pay the fees in installments. The teachers are appointed on contractual basis or as visiting lecturers. Salary of the teachers is paid as per the UGC norms. M.A. part II (English, History, Sociology, Economics, Marathi) and M.Com. part II ( Advanced Costing) are permanently non-grantable courses of SU run by the college since 1970. The curriculum and fee structure of these courses is determined by the University. The work load of these courses is partially shared by core faculty and partly by senior visiting faculty from University and other colleges who are paid as per University norms.



1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If yes provide details of such programmes and the beneficiaries.

Yes, the college offers following additional skill oriented programmes relevant to regional and global employment market. The beneficiaries of such programmes are from the conventional degree students as well as others desirous of seeking admission for the courses. The details of such programmes and beneficiaries are as under: Sr. No.

Course Number of beneficiaries

1 Certificate Course in Tally 500 2 Certificate Course in Fundamental of Computer 1000+700 3 Certificate Course in Spoken English 52+30+42+23 4 Diploma in spoken English 15 5 Certificate Course in Hardware and Networking 300 6 Certificate Course in Spoken Hindi 20 7 Certificate Course in Writing Skills in Hindi 28 8 Certificate Course in Gardener Training 30 9 Certificate Course in Horticulture Techniques 84 10 Training in Competitive examinations 420 1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the

conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice If yes, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?

Yes, the University provides flexibility to complete the course from the distance mode and conventional face to face mode. There is a provision of dual degree as offered by the Shivaji University. Under this provision, the students can simultaneously enroll for two courses of their choice; one of which can be in conventional face to face and the other in distance mode. Distance centre at our institution was established in the year 2014-15, and

it provides courses of B.A., B.Com and M.A., M.Com. for which the admissions, study material and expert guidance is provided. The particulars of the beneficiaries are as follows: Class No. of Admission

2014-15 No. of Admission

2015-16 B.A. 79 78 B.Com 40 34 M.A 59 74 M.Com. 47 45 Total 226 263



1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the

Universitys Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institutions goals and objectives are integrated?

The curricula of the conventional courses are designed by the University. The members of corresponding boards of studies from our faculty contribute in the restructuring of the curricula taking into consideration the goals and objectives of the college. Some members of the faculty also contribute indirectly by sending significant additions/ modifications in the existing curricula to BOS. The curricula of certificate programmes run by the college are in tune with the goals and objectives of the institution i.e. by providing advanced, skill based and job oriented courses to enable students to be self-reliant and globally competent. The curricula of the same is based on local needs of the students and oriented towards skills required for jobs in modern employment market. These programmes focus on integrating academic and general development of students and are conducted in order to enhance the quality of employability of our students who come from rural background. 1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and

organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market?

Within the rigid framework of the University syllabus, the institution has little scope to reform the curriculum. However, considering the experiences of the students and needs of dynamic employment market, certain alternate protocols and methodologies are adopted in the conduct of the practical courses. The enrichment of the curriculum of the University is done through various measures such as conducting field work, field visits, industrial tours, project work, seminars, and use of ICT. In addition, spoken English, training in competitive examinations and several computer related courses designed by the institution are offered to students in order to develop their personality and provide greater opportunities in the job market. Thus the curriculum of the University is enriched and supplemented with a series of add-on courses which are beneficial to the students to cater to the needs of the dynamic employment market. 1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross

cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, etc., into the curriculum?

The college has made conscious efforts to integrate the cross-cutting issues such as gender, climate change, environmental education, human rights, ICT etc. into the implementation of the curriculum through the following activities:



Gender: Through Swayamsiddha Womens

Forum the college conducts various programmes to create awareness among the students about gender equality, gender sensitization, human rights, legal rights of women, self defence etc.

A rally was organized in protest against Delhi Gang Rape from college

to Nipani city on 26th December, 2012 . The college organized two national seminars on gender sensitization.

o Women Exploitation in India and Sensitivity sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi on 27/12/2013. o Current Status of Women Security and Empowerment in India sponsored by UGC, New Delhi on 19/09/2014.

The college has also addressed gender issues through seminars, poster presentation, street plays etc.

Through Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment the female students are made aware of issues regarding gender rights in case of complaints against abusive behavior.

Climate Change and Environmental Education: At part II UG level, the University has prescribed a compulsory paper

Environmental Studies. It is helpful to create environmental awareness. We have a green corner club through which, movies on environment

education are shown and environmental issues are displayed on the green corner notice board.

Best out of waste activity has been organized through the green corner club.

The college organizes adventure camp every year by Nature and Adventure Club.

Save Environment cycle rally was organized by institutional social responsibility cell on 01st August, 2014.

Swachha Bharat Abhiyan was organized on 2nd October, 2014 to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti.

Every year the college organizes intra and inter-collegiate elocution competitions, where the speakers are allotted topics related to environmental education / awareness / Management.

Soil testing and conservation activity is done by departments of Chemistry, Botany and AgPM.



Projects are assigned to students to work on issues related to environment (air, water, land pollution, waste Management etc.)

Tree plantation, poster exhibition competition, general knowledge test etc. addressing environmental issues are conducted.

NSS and NCC sections undertake tree plantation on the college campus, adopted villages and address environmental issues through rallies and public speeches.

The college has done plantation of 368 trees on the campus and developed botanical garden in two and half acres of land with several rare plants species. These plants developed in our nursery will be planted in the public forests with the help of our NCC and NSS students.

On 26-12-2015 there was a round table discussion on environmental issues wherin students from BSc II & III had participated.

On 27/01/2016 there was a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan elocution competition organized by Block Development Officer, Kagal Dr Annasaheb Powar.

Human Rights: Jagar Janivancha compaign was organized to create awareness

regarding human rights. Students of department of Sociology are studying the special paper

Human Rights at B.A. part III. Visits to old-age homes, orphanages help introduce the students to

different facets of human life and social setting. Other Global, National and Social Issues: Other cross cutting global, national, social and cultural issues like

terrorism, communal harmony, national integration, social evils are discussed in the wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities organized in the college from time to time.

ICT: Teaching learning process is enriched using LCD projectors, CDs, etc. The college offers career oriented courses i.e. computer basic MS office,

internet; computer hardware and networking. Free internet service is made available to all stakeholders. The administrative work is computerized.

1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?

The college has been playing a significant role in the holistic development of students by organizing following several value-added courses/ enrichment programmes. Moral and ethical values:

(i) Yuva Sanskar Shibir is organised every year (27th December). (ii) Committee for value education played important role in

engaging off lectures. (iii) Celebration of various days like environmental day, world



population day, teachers day, womens day, etc is done. (iv) Moral and ethical value education is made an integral part of

classroom discussions. (v) The commemorative days of great social reformers like Mahatma

Gandhi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Mahatma Phule, Savitribai Phule, Chh. Shahu Maharaj and others are celebrated.

Employable and life skills: (i) Yoga Day was celebrated on 21st June 2015 (ii) Sports programmes & self defence camps (karatte) are arranged. (iii) Career oriented programmes, NSDC courses of computer science

take special efforts for skill development for employability. (iv) Various competitions such as rangoli competition, mehandi

competition, essay competition, elocution competition, poster presentation competition, PPT competition etc. are organized to develop the life skills of the students.

Better career options: (i) The courses as M. Sc. Agrochemicals and Pest Management

(AgPM) and certificate course in fundamentals of computer, computer hardware and networking, spoken English, tally, etc. boost the students to select better career options.

(ii) Special guidance in volley ball and weight-lifting is given to players.

Community orientation: The college conducts various activities to engage the nearby

community: (i) Padmabhushan Devchandji Shah Smruti Lecture Series is

organised every year on 14th March. Many senior citizen and intellectuals from society participate in the same.

(ii) Medical camps and blood donation camps are organized in collaboration with NGOs.

(iii) Soil and water testing facility is provided for farmers in the vicinity.

(iv) Jagar Janivancha program, Save the Baby Girl campaign, visit to old-age homes, visit to orphanage were arranged engaging the youth from society.

(v) Cloth donation campaign was organized and collection was sent to Anandvan at Hemalkasa run by social activist Shri. Prakash Baba Amte.

(vi) Financial assistance is sent to drought affected people at Vidharbha Marathwada by collecting amount from college stakeholders.

(vii) Financial assistance is given by the faculty to a auto rikshaw driver for heart disease treatment.

(viii) Donation of Rs. 20,000/- given for needy farmers to NAAM



foundation through ISR committee. (ix) Department of Sociology have donated Rs. 2600/- through

Sakal relief fund to flood affected people in Tamilnadu. (x) A donation is given by department of Marathi to Malin village

affected by to landslide. (xi) A donation of Rs. 7111/- is given through Sakal relief fund to

Nepal earthquake affected area. 1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback

from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? The college makes use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum. Discussion with industrial experts during visits, study tours, placement activities, meeting, conferences, seminars etc. provide valuable inputs in the form of informal feedback regarding the curriculum. The feedback about curriculum is analyzed and combined with those from the faculty and other stakeholders and sent to respective board of studies and also considered at the institutional level while designing the curricula for various add-on courses. Add on courses related to computation skills, training in competitive examinations, spoken communication courses are the outcome of such feedback from various stakeholders. 1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its

enrichment programmes? The Principal, vice-Principals and conveners monitor quality of institutions enrichment programmes. IQAC evaluates the programmes through reports of various committees/cells. Every year each committee/cell prepares annual performance report and submits it to the Principal. This helps in future planning of the programmes and reforms in the existing programmes. IQAC submits the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC based on quality parameters. IQAC has formulated a format for reporting of the program as well as feedback from participants. The convener of the program collects the same, analyses and reports the summary to Principal. The college ensures quality enhancement continuously through offering due consideration to the suggestions. 1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and

development of the curriculum prepared by the University? The college has played a significant role in developing curricula for various subjects of the University. The faculty (Principal Dr. P. M. Herekar, Dr. A. S. Maniyar, Shri. A. L. Gadiwadd, Dr. P.D.Shirgave, Dr. C.M.Naik. and Shri. M. M. Bagban) has actively participated in framing the curriculum in their capacity as members of the Board of Studies for Commerce, Hindi, Sociology, AgPM, History subjects and BCA course respectively. Three faculty of department of Economics (Dr. R. S. Mhopare, Dr. S. B. Yadav and Dr. R. A. Waingade) have contributed in framing curriculum of B.A., M.A.



(Economics) & course of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik. Other faculty members Dr. P.P.Shah, Shri. S. P. Chavan, Dr. S. S. Rupe, Dr. R. S. Mhopare, Dr. S. B. Yadav, Dr. R. A. Waingade and Dr. A. A. Ramteke have given their valuable inputs to restructuring of the curricula and to integrating various issues into the curricula. Curriculum revision workshops are organized by the University / other colleges. Our faculty has worked as a resource person in workshops organized for syllabus revision. 1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and

stakeholders on Curriculum? If yes, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes?

IQAC has formulated separate formats for the feedback on curriculum for students and faculty. The formats are communicated to faculty by mail. The department takes feedback from final year students on curriculum of the course as a whole. The teachers of the subject study the curriculum of their subject and analyze critically on the norms of the difficulty level, recent trends and feasibility etc. They conduct brainstorming sessions in the departmental meetings and propose significant improvements to the BOS of the University. Regarding the programmes outside the purview of the conventional courses of the University, various short term courses are framed by the faculty for students. Some courses are demanded by institution from the concerned agencies such as UGC, NSDC, COC cell of the University approval and seed money. 1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution

during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)

The following new courses are introduced by the college during the last five years:

Course (Parent Department)

Rationale

1. M.Sc. Agro-chemicals and pest Management (Botany)

Our college is located in rural set up. Hence this course helps students to address local needs.

2. Certificate course in fundamentals of computers, MS office and internet ( computer)

Basic knowledge of computers is indispensible for modern graduates to seek jobs in any sector. But this crucial component was missing in the curricula of affiliating University.

3. Certificate course in tally (Commerce and computer )

Industries in the vicinity insist on knowledge of tally accounting software while selecting a Commerce graduate for a vacancy. In-depth knowledge of tally is not in the curricula of B.Com. course of affiliating University.



4. Certificate and Diploma Courses in spoken English (English)

Students of our college come from vernacular medium. Hence are weak in English communication. As a result they face difficulties in pursuing higher courses and while seeking job in organized sector. This course provide them solution.

5. Certificate courses in (a) spoken Hindi (b) Writing Skills in Hindi ( Hindi)

Students of our college come from vernacular medium. Hence are weak in Hindi communication. They get openings as trainers, teachers, proof readers, translators and newsreaders in mass media if they undergo this course.

6. Certificate course in (a) Garden training (b) Horticulture techniques (c) Green house Management ( Botany)

Majority of our students come from the families of farmers. Hence these courses equip them with scientific know-how for increasing the productivity in agriculture.

7. Certificate course in Hardware and Networking (Computers)

This course has a potential to equip our students to seek jobs as technicians in large enterprises or to start their own enterprise in IT sector.

8. Training in competitive examinations ( English, Statistics, Logic)

For seeking employment in organized sector or admission to higher courses the students have to face entrance exam or aptitude test. But unfortunately the curricula for our conventional courses do not have provision to impart the skill of facing such examinations. This course may provide them solution and improve their chances of success and achieve their goals.



CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the

admission process? Our college is premier institution of higher education and renowned in the area hence there is huge rush for admissions every year. However we ensure publicity of the admission process through the following modes.

1. Prospectus: The college prospectus includes the vision and mission statements, selection procedure, fee structure, subject groups, number of seats available, reservation policies, free-ships, scholarships, departmental and faculty profile and affiliation certificate of the University.

2. Notice board: College displays all the information regarding admission procedures, merit lists, schedule etc. on notice boards.

3. Institutional website: Our college website www.devchandcollege.org displays the admission process including schedule of admission, merit lists, list of documents required, list of admitted students, notices etc. This is available on the link www.devchandcollege.org/admission.html

4. Advertisement in local news papers: Advertisements are given in local newspapers regarding admissions of the college.

5. Faculty: Admission committee consisting of members of faculty is formulated by the college every year which monitors admission process by observing all the admission norms laid down by the State Government, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and minority commission. Counseling sessions are held for students by admission committee at the college campus to choose appropriate courses for their career. Grievances, if any, are resolved through proper counseling. College ensures transparency in the admission process through display of information such as reservation policies, merit list, admission schedule of each course etc. on notice boards. 2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission to

various programmes of the Institution. (i) Merit:

a) Students are admitted to all the conventional courses on the basis of merit-cum-reservation policy of the state for minority institutes.

b) Students are provided with prospectus and admission forms. They follow the notified admission schedule and submit the form with necessary documents.

c) Marks obtained by the students in the previous year and the policy of Government for reservation and minority are considered in the preparation of merit list. Such merit lists are displayed on the notice board and published on website.

d) The admission procedure is completed at a single window for the convenience of students.

e) As per the stated policy of the college which is in concurrence with the Vision and Mission Statements of the college, all the economically



backward class students are given concession in fees under EBC scheme of the Maharashtra state government.

(ii) Common admission test (Entrance examination): For the M.Sc. (AgPM) course, an entrance examination is conducted by the University and students are allotted to our college by the University on the basis of the merit list and preference for center by the students. The rest of the admission procedure is completed by the college. 2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission

at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating University within the city/district.

As per the norms of the University minimum 35% of marks are needed to take admission for any UG course. However, the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each program offered by the college is as follows:

2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If yes what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?

Yes, after the completion of admission process, Principal takes an overall review of admission procedure and students profile from admission committee, administrative staff and by informal feedback from the students. Admission process is refined continuously every year making it student-friendly. Many reforms were done such as improvements in the software, prompt attestations of documents, inviting bank officials for the collection of cash from students, single window clearance etc. 2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for the

following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion.

College authorities make continuous efforts to seek approval for additional divisions, courses, and subjects to accommodate maximum number of students. Being a minority institution, preference is given to all minority students. After accommodating all eligible applicants from minorities, the remaining seats are allocated as per state government policy in respect of SC/ST/OBC categories, women, different-abled students, children of ex-servicemen and students with sports and cultural background. In case any seats remain

Course Eligibility % at Entry Level

Devchand College Bidri College Mandlik College B. Sc-I H.S.C. Min-39,

Max-76 Min-41.54 Max-78.46

Min-55, Max-70

B.Com-I H.S.C. Min-35, Max-86

Min-39.342 Max-78.32

Min-35, Max-80

B.A-I H.S.C. Min-35, Max-80

Min-38.33 Max-84.46

Min-35, Max-75


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