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Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 1
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through
its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the
institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the
perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For
example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
022-25218797 022-25217344
N.G. ACHARYA & D.K.MARATHE COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE &
COMMERCE.
N.G.Acharya Marg
Chembur
Mumbai
Maharashtra
400 071
Dr. Vidyagauri V. Lele
9322518750
022-25210962
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
1.4 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle B+ 70.75 2003
2002-2003 to
2007-2008
2 2nd
Cycle B 2.99 2010
28th March 2010 to 27th March2015
3 3rd
Cycle
4 4th Cycle
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
1.7 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)
2014-2015
www.acharyamarathecollege.in
02/01/2001
Prof. Amita Lal
9819993827
MHCOGN10297
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1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2009-2010 AQAR submitted to NAAC (11/11/2010)
ii. AQAR 2010-2011 AQAR submitted to NAAC (13/02/2012)
iii. AQAR 2011-2012 AQAR submitted to NAAC online (DD/07/2012)
iv. AQAR 2012-2013 AQAR submitted to NAAC (21/08/2013)
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
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.10 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 (for the Colleges)
1. B.M.S. 2. B.M.M 3. B.Com(A&F) 4. B.Com(B&I) 5. B.Com(FM) 6. B.Sc.(IT) 7. B.Sc. (Comp.Sci) 8. M.Com 9. M.Sc. Chemistry 10. Ph.D (Chemistry)
University of Mumbai
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1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc.
Not Applicable
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held Two
Two
One
One
Two
Two
Two
Two
Fifteen
Twenty Seven
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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:IQAC No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
The academic calendar for the year 2014-2015 was prepared by the IQAC.
Teaching plan was prepared by the faculty members and collected through head of
each department for the academic year. Academic diaries were maintained by each
faculty and checked by the respective head of departments and Vice Principals.
Various associations were asked to submit their annual plan of activities.
Three seminars were planned by the IQAC for the academic year 2014-15 and
implemented.
a. National level UGC sponsored seminar on Recent trends in Analytical Chemistry
by the Dept. of Chemistry on 6th September 2014.
b. Workshop on Journey through Mathematics by the Dept. of Mathematics on
10th February, 2015.
c. A two day National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR in collaboration with Rajiv
Gandhi Institute was organised by the Dept. of Economics on the topic
Panchayatraj, Decentralised Development and Empowering the Youth on 23rd
and 24th November 2014.
An Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Tata Institute of Social Science
for conducting three year. Dual Programme by National University of Soft Skill
Development for our students.
All the certificate programmes were conducted smoothly for the academic year.
UGC sponsored remedial lectures were conducted for all classes.
UGC sponsored coaching for entry into services was organised.
Rs. 3 lakhs for XII Five Year Plan
Two
Two
Two
Two
Nil
Nil
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
1. As per the plan of action submitted by each association and Departments the following activities were conducted.
1. To felicitate the meritorious students ‘Pradnya Gaurav’ annual prize distribution programme was conducted on 26th January 2015. Dr.S.D. Pradhan Vice President of Chembur Trombay Education Society was the Chief Guest for the occasion. 2. A two day annual inter-collegiate Economic festival “Arth-manthan 2014” was held on 22nd and 23rd August 2014. Dr. M.K. Datar retired Chief General Manager of IDBI inaugurated the festival with his key note address. 3. Under the Annual College fest titled “Tarunotsav” various programmes were organised. a. Tech Age by B.Sc. I.T. and Computer Science students. b. Physics Fair by Dept. of Physics c. Pixel by Dept. of BMM 4. Career and Entrepreneurship Development Programme by Dept. of Psychology and Counselling Cell. 5. Phoenix – a programme by BMS, B.Com (B&I), B.Com(A&F) 6. Various other associations have also organised their events as per plan submitted.
2. Dept. of Chemistry planned National Level Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Analytical Chemistry’
This one day National Level Seminar sponsored by UGC was held on 6th September, 2014. It was attended by 40 teachers from various colleges of Mumbai & Pune. 08 students from Mumbai, 02 from Rajasthan also attended. The Resource persons were – a. Dr. Ganpathy Ramkrishnan President Chromotograthic society of India. b. Dr. Balchandra Bhanage HOD of Chemistry UICT. c. Dr. P.S. Kalsi Professor from Punjab University. d. Mr. Akshay Charegaonkar Director Anchrom Labs. e. Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar Principal Khalsa College
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3. Two days National Seminar was planned by the Dept. of Economics on ‘Panchayatraj, Decentralization and Empowering the Youth’.
The Seminar was held on 21st & 22nd November, 2014 in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Center for Contemporary Studies University of Mumbai and an NGO ‘Support Center for Development’. The Seminar was sponsored by ICSSR. Shri. Popatrao Pawar a social reformer from Hiware Bazar was the Chief Guest. The Resource persons for the Seminar were Shri. Subhash Yeole Patil an IAS
Officer from Nasik. Mrs. Jayatai Kurane Ex Sabhapati. Miss. Gitanjali M. Patil Sarpanch Dr. Surendra Jondale Head Dept. of
Political Science University of Mumbai.
Dr. Chandrakant Puri Chairperson Rajiv Gandhi Center for Contemporary Studies.
Dr. Sharmista Matkar HOD Economics Fergusson College Pune.
4. A workshop was planned by Dept. of Mathematics for school children of nearby schools.
This workshop was held on 10th February 2015. 92 high school students and 06 Mathematics teachers from 03 schools participated in this workshop. Dr. Vivek Patkar, Prof. Manik Tembe, Prof. Asha Chugh and Prof. Mohan Apte were the resource persons in this workshop sponsored by Marathi Vigyan Parishad.
5. We planned to have some skill development programme for students to enhance vocational skills.
An Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Tata Institute of Social Sciences for conducting three year Dual Programme of National University of Soft Skill Development of our students.
* Please see Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure-I.
2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Part – B
The following initiatives were taken by the Management on the recommendations of the IQAC 1. A new Gymkhana has been planned near the playground to provide better access for
sports activities. 2. A few laptops have been given to faculty members. 3. A College of Architecture has been started by the Management in the same campus.
IQAC
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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 01 -- 01 --
PG 02 -- 02 --
UG 10 -- 07 --
PG Diploma -- -- -- --
Advanced Diploma -- -- -- --
Diploma -- -- -- --
Certificate -- -- -- 09
Others -- -- -- --
Total 13 -- 10 09
Interdisciplinary -- -- -- --
Innovative -- -- -- --
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please see Annexure -II
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 13
Trimester
Annual
There is regular updating of syllabus by the University of Mumbai to whom we are affiliated. In the current academic year the University has changed the bifurcation for internal and
external examination from 60:40 to 75:25. This year F.Y.B.Sc. syllabus in the subject of Mathematics and Chemistry was revised.
Nil
-
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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
14 31 16
Presented papers 13 18 --
Resource Persons 01 05 11
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
44 21 12 Nil 01
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
21 10 12 -- -- -- -- -- 34 10
Visiting 03
08
-- Temporary 24
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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
1. Dept. of Mathematics : a. The Dept. of Mathematics uses mathematical models, mathematical softwares for
B.Sc. students, they also have poster exhibitions, guest lectures. 2. Dept. of Commerce and Law use power point presentations. 3. Dept. of Geography : Field visit, documentaries and PPT. 4. Dept. of Economics :
a. Guest lectures by eminent people from industry and finance were organized. b. Various activities like Debates, Elocution, Essays, Poster making, Cartoon making, Quiz
Global leaders meet, Budding Economists, Ad-masters etc. were organised to enhance self learning among students.
5. Dept. of Physics – Conducted Physics Fair in which guest lectures were held, students prepared models and posters. There was 3D show on Black holes presented by Nehru Science Centre in the College.
6. Dept. of Computer Science & Information Technology – Tech Age in which competitions like i) Query Masters ii) WAP iii) Code cracker iv) Graphic designing and v) IT champs were conducted. 20 colleges participated in it.
7. Language Depts. Hindi Diwas – Plays are held
Marathi Vangmay – dfork okpu, Guest lectures, Story writing etc. and vkpk;Z Mandal O;k[;kuekyk English – 1. Elocution 2. Visit to American Library
8. Dept. of Psychology – Effective study habits ‘Better mental health’, ‘Public speaking’, ‘Career Counselling’, Self esteem’, ‘Suicide prevention’, ‘Self advocacy’ were conducted.
9. Dept. of Chemistry – a. Arranging industrial visit. b. Identifying academically advanced and weak students from classes and accordingly
providing extra guidance to them. c. Display of programme for practical students to help them to come prepared. d. Weekly test for T.Y. students after giving question bank based on University question
paper. e. Regular meetings with parents of students who remain absent or come late.
10. Dept. of Accountancy- a. Special lectures for advanced learner. b. Practical knowledge through visits to Credit Society N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe
College Employee Co-op. Credit Society & Bank of Maharashtra.
11. Dept. of English – a. Arranging series of guest lectures. b. Visit to American library c. Screening of movies related to subject.
12. B.M.M. – a. Street plays and rally for awareness about rape cases. b. Digital Media Lab and Mac were provided to students. c. 36 colleges participated in Pixel. d. Short film club was started. e. Guest lectures
13. B.Com(A&F), BMS, B.Com(B&I), B.Com(FM) – a. Using projectors & PPT presentation b. Industrial visit c. Visit to stock exchange d. Arranging accounting quiz, investment debate, Best Manager contest, PPT competition e. Conducting NSE courses for expanding students knowledge
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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the
Programme
Total no.
of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
B.A.
First year Sem I 133 0.75 3.7 15 3 46.61
First year Sem II 133 -- 3.75 18 5.25 52.63
Second year Sem III 94 -- 3.2 26.6 1 79.78
Second year Sem IV 94 -- 4.25 38.3 2 67.02
Third year Sem V 80 01 04 11 31 58.75
Third year Sem VI 83 02 03 13 22 47.61
B.Sc.
First year Sem I 105 1.9 10.5 12.38 -- 55.23
First year Sem II 105 4.76 18.1 18.1 -- 61.90
Second year Sem III 92 6.5 25 31.5 -- 84.78
Second year Sem IV 92 7.6 30.4 19.5 -- 64.94
Third year Sem V 74 02 19 15 03 52.70
Third year Sem VI 72 01 13 24 10 66.66
180
The University of Mumbai changed the allocation of marks for internal assessment from 40% to 25% hence the external examination was for 75 marks and internal for 25 marks. Multiple choice questions and objective questions are compulsory in both internal
and external examinations. Double valuation in the form of moderation is done by external examiner in each
subject and paper for 10% of papers on random basis. Photocopy of answer books is made available to students on application. External examiners are invited for revaluation of answer books.
65%
09
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Title of the
Programme
Total no.
of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction I II III Pass %
B.Com
First year Sem I 914 -- 0.75 8.8 1.3 31.40
First year Sem II 914 -- 0.65 18.7 3.5 54.15
Second year Sem III 658 0.15 1.2 21.1 6.68 70.06
Second year Sem IV 659 -- 1.06 20.18 6.37 93.47
Third year Sem V 518 08 72 216 09 58.88
Third year Sem VI 518 03 199 190 02 76.06
B.Sc. (IT)
First year Sem I 68 2.94 11.76 14.67 - 23.53
First year Sem II 68 1.47 13.24 17.64 - 32.35
Second year Sem III 50 4.00 22.00 22.00 - 48.00
Second year Sem IV 50 4.00 14.00 36.00 6.00 46.00
Third year Sem V 52 7.69 34.61 15.38 7.69 65.38
Third year Sem VI 52 3.84 36.53 28.84 13.46 82.69
B.Com (A&F)
First year Sem I 140 57.14 20.71 19.28 1.43 98.57
First year Sem II 140 2.88 21.43 37.14 -- 61.43
Second year Sem III 100 35.00 23.33 38.34 1.67 98.33
Second year Sem IV 60 33.33 23.33 31.67 5.00 93.33
Third year Sem V 62 - 35.00 40.00 10.00 85.00
Third year Sem VI 62 - 53.22 33.87 9.67 96.77
B.Com (B&I)
First year Sem I 70 5.71 12.86 60.00 2.86 81.43
First year Sem II 70 2.86 34.29 37.15 - 74.29
Second year Sem III 56 1.79 3.57 30.35 37.50 73.21
Second year Sem IV 56 - 23.21 42.86 - 66.07
Third year Sem V 53 - 5.66 24.52 37.73 67.92
Third year Sem VI 53 - 9.43 33.96 26.41 69.81
B.M.S.
First year Sem I 69 2.90 11.59 40.58 10.14 65.22
First year Sem II 71 - 7.04 47.89 - 54.93
Second year Sem III 60 3.33 10.00 75.00 1.67 90.00
Second year Sem IV 60 1.67 11.67 61.67 - 75.00
Third year Sem V 60 - 6.66 11.66 10.00 28.33
Third year Sem VI 60 - 6.66 8.33 18.33 33.33
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Title of the
Programme
Total no.
of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction I II III Pass %
B.Com (FM)
First year Sem I 62 - 6.45 30.64 - 37.10
First year Sem II 62 - 3.23 22.68 1.61 27.42
Second year Sem III 31 16.13 16.13 64.51 - 96.77
Second year Sem IV 31 - 22.58 35.49 - 61.24
Third year Sem V 20 - 20.00 25.00 30.00 75.00
Third year Sem VI 20 - 15.00 25.00 30.00 70.00
B.M.M
First year Sem I 70 1.43 6.45 30.64 - 37.10
First year Sem II 62 --- 3.23 22.68 1.61 27.42
Second year Sem III 42 9.76 16.13 64.51 - 96.77
Second year Sem IV 42 - 22.58 35.49 - 61.24
Third year Sem V 21 - 20.00 25.00 30.00 75.00
Third year Sem VI 21 - 15.00 25.00 30.00 70.00
M.Sc. – I 12 8.33 - - 8.33 16.66
M.Sc. –II 10 - 10.00 20.00 10.00 40.00
M.Com-I 88 - 1.29 42.28 9.09 23.37
M.Com-II 64 - 36.84 14.03 14.03 64.91
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
1. Time tables are prepared class wise and faculty wise. 2. Teaching plan for each class is prepared subject wise. 3. Academic diaries are maintained by each faculty and checked by heads of departments and Vice Principals. 4. Lecture wise attendance of teachers is recorded by taking their signature. 5. Feedback from students is collected semester wise. 6. Analysing the results of various courses. 7. Remedial lectures are taken for weak students. 8. Teachers are encouraged to update and upgrade themselves by attending Seminars, Workshops, Presenting papers, Refresher Courses and Orientation Programmes. 9. As per UGC requirements CAS and API forms are filled by faculty annually.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 04
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme --
HRD programmes --
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Orientation programmes 01
Faculty exchange programme --
Staff training conducted by the university --
Staff training conducted by other institutions --
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. --
Others – Short term courses 04
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 50 04 01 --
Technical Staff 25 -- -- --
PNG Unit
Administrative Staff
13
03
02
--
Technical Staff 04 01 01 --
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number NIL
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
A Research Committee has been formulated to encourage faculty members to participate in various faculty development programmes / research projects / seminars / workshops etc.
The Research Committee also helps in providing relevant information and formats required for applying for research projects.
The faculty members are encouraged to present their research papers and experiences in the ‘Staff Academy’ programmes organised in the college.
Students are encouraged to take up small research projects.
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3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number -- 01 01
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- 1,00,000/-
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 11 - -
Non-Peer Review Journals - - -
e-Journals - - -
Conference proceedings 09 15 -
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
Received
Major projects
Minor Projects 01 UGC 1,00,000/- ---
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from Not Applicable
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
1-5.9
--
02
03
3
- -
-- -- --
-- --
--
04
--
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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number -- 02 -- -- 01
Sponsoring
agencies
-- 1. UGC
2. ICSSR
3. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Contemporary Studies, University of Mumbai
Marathi
Vidnyan
Parishad
Type of Patent Number
National Applied
Nil Granted
International Applied
Granted
Commercialised Applied
Granted
Total International National State University Dist College
-- 01 -- -- -- --
NIL
-- --
06
05
01
Nil Nil
Nil
03
11
Nil
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3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
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
The N.S.S. Unit has conducted the following extension activities in the adopted areas ( Ghatla Village, Mukti Nagar and Shatabadi Municipal Hospital ) 1. Swatch Bharat Abhiyan 2. Street plays and songs on women empowerment 3. Save fuel, electricity, water campaign 4. Dengue prevention awareness campaign 5. Road safety awareness 6. Malaria prevention drive 7. HIV AIDS awareness programme 8. Anti drug, alcohol awareness programme 9. ‘Mera vote mera hak’ for encouraging people to vote.
- - - -
231
01
07
5 --
50 --
--
--
01 --
--
--
-- --
--
--
- 05
09 08 --
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N.C.C unit of our college has conducted the following extension activities. 1. Swatch Bharat Abhiyan 2. Benefit of Yoga awareness 3. ‘Anti Drink and Drive Campaign 4. Crowd Control during Ganapati Visarjan 5. Rally on AIDS awareness 6. ‘Hutatama Din’ 3rd December 2014. 7. Cycling with social theme 8. ‘Shahid Din’ celebration Mathematics – 2014-2015 The Dept. of Mathematics conducted one day workshop for school children and school teachers on the topic ‘Journey through Mathematics’ on 10th February, 2015. 92 high school students and 6 teachers attended the workshop. Institutional Social Responsibility 1. Dept. of Economics
Our Arth Manthan volunteers collected small change from the students amounting to Rs.18500/-. This amount was spent on children of three institutes for giving gifts and interacting with the inmates of these institute. a. The children’s ward of Tata Memorial hospital Parel b. Kamala Mehta Institute for the Blind Dadar c. Seva-Dan Institute for physically challenged
Co-operative Credit Society collects deposits and provides loans to teaching as well as non-teaching staff for personal financial requirements, housing loan, educating their children and fro health related problems.
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 12,537 sq.mtrs.
-- -- 12,537 sq.mtrs.
Class rooms 33 -- -- 33
Laboratories 12 -- - 12
Seminar Halls 01 -- - 01
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
Nil -- - -
Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
Nil -- - -
Others -- -- - -
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 30352 -- 872 1,32,913/- 31224 --
Reference Books 31220 -- 1123 32,430/- 31332 --
e-Books E-books subscribe through N-List Programme. Nearly about 90,000 +
E-books available for reference
Journals 54 -- 01 2500 55 --
e-Journals E-journals subscribed through INFLIBNET N- List Programme Nearly about 6,000 + E-journals available for reference
Digital Database N-List 5000
CD & Video 62 -- 04 5300/- 66 --
Others (specify) -- -- - -- -- --
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 264 05 12 04 01 29 13 08
Added 13 - - - - - - -
Total 277 05 12 04 01 29 13 08
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : 2014-15
i) ICT
1. MAC machine training programme for faculty and non-teaching technical staff.
2. Tally programme by UGC Network Resource Centre for students.
Library is fully computerized with Barcode technology, Library is using ‘SKF-Lib Suite’ for library management. It is a in-house developed software.
Administration is fully computerized from admission process, collection of fees to finalization of accounts.
Government software for freeship and scholarship is being adopted by this institution.
Authorised Microsoft Windows O.S, SQL Server and Tally programmes are being used.
The complete process of examinations is computerized as per Mumbai University requirements.
1,09,457/-
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ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
Housekeeping
iii) Equipments
iv) Others Security
Total :
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
The prospectus of the College provides information about Admission process Subjects offered Fee Structure Freeships / Scholarships Students Aid Funds NCC /NSS, Sports and Cultural activities Placement services Endowment Prizes
The college website www.acharyamarathecollege.in provides information about all facilities available in the college.
At the time of admission ‘Help Desk’ is provided to parents and students for any enquiry.
The complete admission process is centralised in one place. Class guardians help the students with the information about various services
available. Big Notice boards on the pathway at the entry level provide information regarding
various activities being held. Important notices are also circulated in the class rooms. An innovative method of canvassing by the students in every classroom and
providing help desk is followed by various associations. Career guidance is provided to students through career counselling.
9,39,610/-
68,841/-
5,07,915/-
16,25,823/-
The Examination Committee analyses the results of each programme and each subject.
The results are then discussed in the HOD meetings and department meetings. Measures in the form of remedial lectures, extra lectures, guidance lectures of
outside faculty are arranged.
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5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 1:.1.5 Dropout % 0.01%
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations - NIL
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
UG PG Ph. D. Others
3493 174 06 --
No %
46
No %
54
Last Year 2013-2014 This Year 2014-2015
General SC ST OBC Others Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Others Physically
Challenged
Total
2225 631 24 528 234 - 3642 1895 761 09 595 233 - 3493
1. We have a UGC sponsored programme for entry into services since last six years. 2. Every year an entrance exam is conducted to enroll desiring students. 3. Introductory lectures are arranged giving details of syllabus, exam pattern and study
resources. 4. Library visit to Mumbai University Library & American Centre Library was arranged
this year. 5. Regular lectures were arranged throughout the year as per the time table prepared
for all subjects.
288
Nil
Nil
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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
1. Counseling Cell had started ‘Personal Counseling’ from the month of August. 14 students approached counseling with the issues related with exam fear, difficulties in studies, adjustment problems, suicidal tendencies and career guidance. Volunteers of TISS helped a lot in some of these sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, REBT and Robert Clarkhoff model was practiced for our students.
2. To encourage the sensitivity about society and to get better understanding of social issues we suggested our students to do research. Our students were motivated to select a topic and to conduct surveys and interviews. We are happy that our students utilized their vacation fruitfully and 10 of our students submitted there researches when college was reopened. Single Parenting, Marital attitude, Addiction and many more interesting topics were handled by our students.
3. On the 20th September we had conducted stress buster activity in campus. This activity was filled with energy booster exercise and several games such as Word Puzzles, Memory Game, Color Word game, Role play, tie knot in 30 seconds etc. It was exam time which was very tough time for students. These activities were used as a therapy. Students were very happy with these exercises. Near about 250 to 300 students were the beneficiaries of this activity.
4. A small workshop on the topic of creative visualization was conducted. As per the famous saying ‘If you can visualize then you can actualize’. To help the students to get internalized and to dream about their future and motivate them to work accordingly this workshop was conducted. Initially session began with relaxation exercises, and then they were helped to think about their own future. Students were then helped to set professional goals, personal goals, family goals, societal goals etc. All were happy after this exercise.
5. Counseling cell runs ‘Entrepreneurship Development Program’. Students were given a chance to try their Entrepreneurship skills in college itself. It was announced that student who will gain maximum profit will be given a prize. More than 75 stalls were put up. These stalls were selling food items, gift articles, artifacts made by them. Mehendi, nail art and tattoo making stalls were also there. This year adventurous games were also put up, which received tremendous response from students.
6. On 8th December we conducted advanced stress buster activity. This was very much different from the previous one which we had conducted in campus. This time we came up with the new techniques and games, few of them were Draw the fact of stress on paper, Symptoms of stress, Chits of stress etc. Motive behind this activity was to help the students to understand and to get an awareness about the stress and how it is caused, they really got to know about stressors, the stimulus which is actually causing stress. It was very much interactive. As a counselor we got to know many more causes which are acting as stressors on our students.
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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
-- -- -- 111
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
The WDC conducted verbal and non verbal competitions on gender issues in collaboration with ‘Majlis’ an NGO.
Student of WDC presented a ‘RAAP’ on issue of gender equality and gender sensitization.
NSS regularly conducts street plays / poster exhibitions and awareness activities for gender sensitization and women empowerment.
86 01 -
184 - -
1000
7. This year again we have collaborated with Human Ecology Department of
TISS. Two students were placed in the aided section of Acharya Marathe College. The students worked under the guidance of faculty member from TISS, Dr. Rajani M. Knonatambigi and under the co-ordination of faculty member Prof. Anita Kumar.
These students were very active throughout their internship. They conducted Group sessions and individual counseling sessions. Counseling sessions were very much effective.
Two small group interventions were also run. One was for under privileged girls and another was for vernacular medium boys. These groups were asked about their expectations from counselors where these students mentioned that they would like to work on confidence building, public speaking, study skills, career guidance etc.
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5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
Students Amount
Financial support from institution SWF 73 98,000/-
Financial support from government 690 applied Data awaited
Financial support from other sources -- --
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions Nil Nil
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : 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:
02
01
-
02
01 -
-
02
-
-
-
-
15
According to the feedback from the students received through feedback forms, following grievances were addressed:
1. The canteen facility has been improved by shifting the canteen to a newly constructed
building.
2. Sitting arrangement for students has been made in the garden by making benches
around the trees.
3. The Canteen Committee looks into issues related to menu and pricing.
4. Grievance regarding unfriendly attitude of the non-teaching staff was redressed
through workshop on Personality Development & Attitudes.
5. Rooms for N.S.S., and N.C.C., Cultural activities were relocated so that students could
work without disturbing office /classes.
6. Sports ground has been developed.
7. Admission process was streamlined to make it more student friendly.
8. Feedback of teachers was analysed and informed to the respective faculty members.
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Mission To provide value – based higher education opportunities to all, especially to the socially, academically and economically disadvantaged students, so as to make them good citizens and eventually good human beings. Vision To provide opportunities for higher education to all, especially to the lower socio –
economic strata of the society who are often first generation learners and may also be academically weak for lack of opportunities.
To develop the Institution as a temple of learning for teachers and students. To introduce newer self financing courses for students from the broader segment of the
society. To continuously improve the quality, systems and processes in search for excellence.
As our institution is affiliated to Mumbai University we are required to follow the curriculum designed by the University.
Some of our faculty members are working for the Board of Studies, faculties of Universities and Academic Council and contribute towards the curriculum design.
Faculty members attend various workshops organised by the University departments and make suggestions as required.
The institution brings about flexibility in the curriculum implementation by organising various activities the details of which are provided at various parts of the report and also our website.
Yes. 1. Computerisation is an integral part in the development of the institution, hence every section of the college is computerised. All major activities such as administrative procedures including finance, admission, attendance record of students and teachers, evaluation and examination procedures, library, students feedback is computerised and data is available as and when required. Magazine is available on website. This helps in flow of information and decision making.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
To enhance the teaching learning process the various departments implement the following methods. Organising workshops for students on subject related topics by
various associations. Guest lectures by eminent speakers Academic festivals like Physics Fair, Arth Manthan, Tech Age,
Phoenix, Pixel by BMM students etc. Project making by Dept. of Physics and Chemistry. Poster making by Dept. of Mathematics, Geography, Economics,
English, Psychology etc. Elocution Competition Essay Competition Poetry reading Visits to outside libraries Educational / study tours.
Details of these activities are available in our college magazine which is
available on our college website www.acharyamarathecollege.in
With the Credit Based Grading System the pattern of examination has undergone a sea change, there is a continuous process of examination and evaluation. Internal examination which included one written test, one
assignment or project / practical was scheduled in such a way that there was a gap of one month for each including the external examination. This was with the objective of reducing the stress on the students.
Students were allotted separate seat nos. and hall tickets bearing a unique ID code helps to track their records for all the semesters and future reference.
Faculty members counsel the students regarding any malpractices during examination.
Students are provided with photocopy of their answer sheet. Outside evaluators are invited for reevaluation.
A Research Committee has been formulated to encourage faculty members to participate in various faculty development programmes / research projects / seminars / workshops etc.
The Research Committee also helps in providing relevant information and formats required for applying for research projects.
The faculty members are encouraged to present their research papers and experiences in the ‘Staff Academy’ programmes organised in the college.
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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
1. As the College is expanding this year the library has been shifted to
3rd and 4th floor of the new building consisting of 4500 sq.ft. on
each floor i.e. 9000 sq.ft. in all.
2. Ample reading room space with good ventilation has been
provided.
3. Keeping pace with ICT requirements for students, library provides
internet and computer facility.
Human Resources are the most important factor in the successful working of our institution. Various measures are taken to encourage faculty development and training of non-teaching staff.
1. Faculty members are encourage to improve their qualification about 10 members are pursuing Ph.D.
2. Faculty members are encouraged to present papers and attend seminars and conferences.
3. Teachers attend Refresher courses and Orientation programmes. 4. Non-teaching staff are upgrading their skills according to the
requirements of the software they are using and attending workshops related to their department needs.
The sanctioned posts in the aided section are filled up according to the rules and norms set by Mumbai University for both teaching and non-teaching staff.
The extra posts of teaching and non-teaching staff are filled up on contract basis.
The security requirement and house-keeping is being outsourced.
Nil
The admission to all courses are carried out in accordance with the University norms. However, to make it convenient for students and parents the following measures were taken. Help desks were set up. The complete process of admission was set-up under one roof in
the Seminar Hall. It was convenient for students to move from one desk to another
for form verification, online registration, payment of fees, requisition slip for identity cards etc.
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6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching / Non-Teaching Staff: There is a Group Insurance Scheme for teachers in operation for last 30
years. Newly appointed teachers are given partial salary in advance till the
approval of the teacher and funds come from the University. Faculty members are given registration fees and duty leave for presenting
papers and attending Seminars and Conferences. When teachers are presenting papers in international conferences, advance
is given to teachers till the UGC funds are received. There is a Credit Co-operative Society which collects deposits and gives
loans for personal, housing, education, medical purposes. Students: Students Welfare Fund provides financial assistance to, students who
cannot pay their fees or may require help for medical purposes. Students are allowed to pay fees in instalments. There is a Book Bank Scheme operated by the Library. About 285 students
were distributed textbooks of all subjects. Students are also covered under a Group Insurance Scheme in case of
accidents. 690 students applied for Government freeships and scholarships. In exceptional cases or emergencies, financial assistance is also provided by
teachers to students.
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No -- No --
Administrative No -- No --
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
Teaching
Non teaching
Students
Nil
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6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
Ours is an affiliated college and follows the University guidelines.
Not Applicable
The Alumni Association formed in the year 2003 in the college premises, with some active and motivated ex-student members of our college. The Alumni Association of our college was active throughout the year. Many ex-students of our college have prominent / higher position in Education, Banks, Insurance, B.M.C., Government Depts., Railways, Multinational Companies, Business, etc. Some have become Professionals and Consultants also. Some of them are actively involved in organizing and conducting various activities of our college. They help and guide our students in organizing NCC activities, NSS camps, Cultural Events etc. and also help in UGC sponsored Administrative Career Guidance and Computer Education programs throughout the year. A few Alumni members, Shri. Bipin Mayekar, Shri. Gautam Arvel and Shri. Shailesh Acharya under the guidance of Vice Principal Shri. A.G. Shete have done several activities for the benefit of our college students and ex-students. The motive of the Alumni Association is to provide awareness and give encouragement to our Alumni group and do some social as well as professional activities which are helpful for our ex-students and the people relevant to our college. The Alumni association is engaged in various activities in new and innovative ways to help the new members with the guidance and support of our experienced ex-members and College staff. Activities of the Association:
Providing guidance and assistance to the regular students of the college in organizing various activities of the college such as NSS and NCC camps, Cultural and Sports activities, for e.g: Eye donation camps, Blood donation camp, Health check up camps etc.
Organizing workshops and seminars on Personality Development, Time Management, Career Guidance & Placement, Guidance for Competitive exams (UPSC, MPSC) etc.
Every year at least one meeting is held in the form of a Get-together. The prominent Alumni occupying high positions in public and private organizations are felicitated in the meeting. Alumni express their feelings and share their views with each other.
Organize an event every year called ‘Student of the Year’ for current college students.
Alumni Association is also doing this through social media. N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College Alumni Association can now be found on Facebook, Twitter etc. [email protected]
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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Parents teachers meetings are organised to make the parents aware of the performance of their ward and get valuable feedback about the policies of the college. Parents also spell out their expectations from college and comments if any.
1. As and when the new software is introduced the support staff is adequately
trained.
Ours is a eco conscious institution. Various trees have been planted and looked after since last many years. A tree
audit has been done. Plants required for Botany students have been planted. Canteen waste is managed by trained workers of Parisar Vikas project run by Stree
Mukti Sangathana. The manure is used for college garden. Awareness activities regarding environment are conducted by NSS students in their
adopted areas and college. Other departments also conduct various competitions and awareness programmes regarding environment. NCC also has environment theme based cycle rallies.
Use of chemicals is limited by reusing chemicals made for other experiments. ‘Save Water & Save Electricity’ is imbibed on students by posters at appropriate positions.
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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.
Admission process has been streamlined. All admission related activities are being conducted in a large Seminar Hall with many counters managed by teachers and non-teaching staff. Hence the waiting time for students to take admission in various courses and classes is reduced to less than 10 minutes per student.
Library has acquired N list membership through which more than 90,000 E Books and more than 6,000 E Journals are available for reference.
A committee is formed to update college website. It is called ‘Website and Technical Consultation Committee’. It has devised a system to collect information about all activities conducted by various departments and associations as well as any achievements of the staff and students. Even college magazine has been uploaded in the form of e-magazine for the benefit of present and past students.
Optimum utilization of existing infrastructure is ensured by formulating the time table of Degree college, Junior college, PNG Section and Post Graduate courses from morning 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. In the evening the premises are used for Distance education learning of and University of Mumbai and Y.C.M.O.U (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University)
On Sundays the premises are used to conduct various competitive examinations of Railways, Staff Selection, NET etc.
Drawing classes, Yoga, Karate classes etc. are also conducted for serving community.
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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
Plan of Action Achievements
1. As per the plan of action submitted by each association and Departments the following activities were conducted.
1. To felicitate the meritorious students ‘Pradnya Gaurav’ annual prize distribution programme was conducted on 26th January 2015. Dr.S.D. Pradhan Vice President of Chembur Trombay Education Society was the Chief Guest for the occasion. 2. A two day annual inter-collegiate Economic festival “Arth-manthan 2014” was held on 22nd and 23rd August 2014. Dr. M.K. Datar retired Chief General Manager of IDBI inaugurated the festival with his key note address. 3. Under the Annual College fest titled “Tarunotsav” various programmes were organised. a. Tech Age by B.Sc. I.T. and Computer Science students. b. Physics Fair by Dept. of Physics c. Pixel by Dept. of BMM 4. Career and Entrepreneurship Development Programme by Dept. of Psychology and Counselling Cell. 5. Phoenix – a programme by BMS, B.Com (B&I), B.Com(A&F) 6. Various other associations have also organised their events as per plan submitted.
2. Dept. of Chemistry planned National Level Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Analytical Chemistry’
This one day National Level Seminar sponsored by UGC was held on 6th September, 2014. It was attended by 40 teachers from various colleges of Mumbai & Pune. 08 students from Mumbai, 02 from Rajasthan also attended. The Resource persons were – a. Dr. Ganpathy Ramkrishnan President Chromatographic society of India. b. Dr. Balchandra Bhanage HOD of Chemistry UICT. c. Dr. P.S. Kalsi Professor from Punjab University. d. Mr. Akshay Charegaonkar Director Anchrom Labs. e. Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar Principal Khalsa College
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3. Two days National Seminar was planned by the Dept. of Economics on ‘Panchayatraj, Decentralization and Empowering the Youth’.
The Seminar was held on 21st & 22nd November, 2014 in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Center for Contemporary Studies University of Mumbai and an NGO ‘Support Center for Development’. The Seminar was sponsored by ICSSR. Shri. Popatrao Pawar a social reformer from Hiware Bazar was the Chief Guest. The Resource persons for the Seminar were Shri. Subhash Yeole Patil an IAS
Officer from Nasik. Mrs. Jayatai Kurane Ex Sabhapati. Miss. Gitanjali M. Patil Sarpanch Dr. Surendra Jondale Head Dept. of
Political Science University of Mumbai.
Dr. Chandrakant Puri Chairperson Rajiv Gandhi Center for Contemporary Studies.
Dr. Sharmista Matkar HOD Economics Fergusson College Pune.
4. A workshop was planned by Dept. of Mathematics for school children of nearby schools.
This workshop was held on 10th February 2015. 92 high school students and 06 Mathematics teachers from 03 schools participated in this workshop. Dr. Vivek Patkar, Prof. Manik Tembe, Prof. Asha Chugh and Prof. Mohan Apte were the resource persons in this workshop sponsored by Marathi Vigyan Parishad.
5. We planned to have some skill development programme for students to enhance vocational skills.
An Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Tata Institute of Social Sciences for conducting three year Dual Programme of National University of Soft Skill Development of our students.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
Please see Annexure III
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
Our college is one of the few colleges in Mumbai which has a large campus and hence many tress have been planted. The trees have been numbered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. We have Waste management project where canteen waste is managed by trained
workers of Parisar Vikas Project run by Stree Mukti Sangathana. The manure is used for college garden.
Awareness activities regarding environment are conducted by different departments through poster, elocution, essay and other competitions, field trips etc.
NSS students create environmental awareness in their adopted areas and college. NCC students also have environment theme based cycle rallies and competitions
Strengths:
1. Students though belonging to low socio-economic strata are sincere and hardworking with an urge to learn. 2. Our College is located in Mumbai where space constraint is high but we do
have enough space to expand. 3. Good infrastructure facilities like class rooms, labs, equipments, computers. 4. Teachers are dedicated to cater to the extra needs of our students. 5. Well qualified, experienced teachers. 6. Optimum utilization of college resources by other educational bodies and
other agencies. 7. Enthusiastic student participation in co-curricular and extra- curricular
activities. 8. Our NSS & NCC units are working well & have won various awards. Weaknesses: a. The students belong to families from low socio-economic strata hence
parents are unable to provide a support system at home. b. Most of the students are from vernacular medium. c. We have land available but finance and permissions for expansion from
various agencies is difficult and time consuming. d. Research culture among the faculty needs to be enhanced further. e. Students need to work due to economic compulsion, which impact their
attendance and results. Opportunities: 1. Creating employable and responsible citizens from students belonging to an
area which has the lowest Human Development Index in Maharashtra State ( 2011 Report )
2. By introducing courses which are industry and service sector oriented, we intend to create more employment opportunities for the students.
3. Availability of space for expansion. Threats: 1. It is difficult to provide personal attention to the students as the students
strength decided by University of Mumbai is 120-140 in a class. 2. Attracting students with high percentage from the same locality.
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8. Plans of institution for next year
Name _______________________________ Name _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
_______***_______
1. College has applied to start 6 papers in Marathi Literature and next year we are also going to
apply for 6 papers in Geography for T.Y.B.A.
Significant infrastructural changes are planned as follows:
2. New administrative building with an area of 32000 sq.ft. is under construction. Principal’s
cabin, college office, staff room, examination room will be shifted in this building. College
library will also get additional area in new building
3. Quadrangle will be used as a reception area.
4. Well planned botanical garden will be developed soon.
5. Solar energy panels will be installed to reduce electricity consumption.
6. College has applied to start FM radio station.
7. Well equipped audio video studio will be developed for BMM students.
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Annexure-I Academic Calendar for the year 2015-2016
( Degree College & PNG Unit )
College Re-opens on: 8th June 2015
( First Term ) : 8th June to 21st October 2015
Winter Break : 22nd October to 16th November 2015
Christmas Break : 26th December, 2015 to 1st January 2016
Second Term : 16th November to 26th December, 2015
AND
2nd January 2016 to 30th April 2016
Sundays : 47 (Forty Seven Days) ( 1st term – 21 + 2nd term -26 )
Public Holidays : 50 (Fifty) (1st term - 23 + 2nd term - 30
(Subject to change)
Total working days : 1st term – 110 + 2nd term – 124 = 234
I. Teaching Days ( First Term)
Month Dates Total
No.
of
Days
Sundays Holidays Working
Days
Actual
Teaching
Days
June 8th to 30th 30 04 06 20 20
July 1st to 31st 31 04 01 26 26
August 1st to 31st 31 05 03 23 19
September 1st to 30th 30 04 03 23 23
October 1st to 31st 31 04 10 17 04
Total days 153
days
21 23 110 92
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Major Activities in the First Term (Tentative dates):-
Pradnya Gaurav &
Arth Manthan : 2 days August 2015
EXAMINATIONS
Class Test – I – August, 2015 ( 2 days )
First Term Examinations:-
Examination, Assessment & Result Preparation
7th October to 21st October, 2015 ( 13 days )
Non-Instructional days + Teaching days = Total Working Days
17 + 92 = 109
II. Teaching days ( Second Term )
Month Dates Total
No. of
Days
Sundays Holidays Working
Days
Actual
Teaching
Days
November 1st to 30th 30 05 13 12 12
December 1st to 31st 31 04 07 20 17
January 1st to 31st 31 05 01 25 23
February 1st to 28th 28 04 02 22 22
March 1st to 31st 31 04 03 23 14
April 1st to 30th 30 04 04 22 --
Total days 181
Days
26 30 124 88
Major Activities of the Second Term :-
Sports & Annual Function : 21st to 25th December 2015 (4 days).
EXAMINATIONS
Class Test – I – January, 2016 ( 02 days )
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Second Term End Examinations:-
Examination : 17th March to 31st March, 2016 ( 13 days )
Result Preparation : 1st to 6th April 2016
Declaration of Results : 7th April 2016
Admissions of SY & TY : 8th to 12th April, 2016
Additional Exams : 25th April to 3rd May, 2016
Non Instructional days 42 + Teaching days 88 = Total working days 128
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Annexure - II
Consolidated Teacher-wise score – Feedback March 2014-2015
Faculty – Arts
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.A. S.Y.B.A T.Y.B.A Total Average
1 Prof. Naresh Ahire 4.74 -- -- 4.74
2 Prof. Bhakti Mhaskar -- 4.48 -- 4.48
3 Prof. Jyoti Rote 4.6 -- 4.32 4.46
4 Dr. B.N.Gaikwad 4.67 4.73 3.62 4.34
5 Prof. S. Morey 4.34 -- 4.31 4.33
6 Prof. Tejal Vaidya 4.31 -- -- 4.31
7 Prof. Amita Lal -- 4.64 3.95 4.30
8 Prof. R.J. Chavan 4.26 -- -- 4.26
9 Prof. R. Kochale -- -- 4.26 4.26
10 Prof. Sitara 4.31 4.45 3.82 4.19
11 Prof. H. Madge 4.24 4.14 -- 4.19
12 Prof. Prasanna Rajan -- 4.91 3.39 4.15
13 Prof. S. Khandekar 4.24 4.11 3.89 4.08
14 Prof. C. Mhatre 4.21 4.48 3.51 4.07
15 Dr. Sujata Warrier -- -- 3.96 3.96
16 Prof. Mishra -- -- 3.92 3.92
17 Prof. Madhura Pandit 4.22 4.21 2.84 3.76
18 Prof. A.G. Shete -- 3.73 -- 3.73
19 Prof. Shilpa Jadhav 4.01 3.6 3.56 3.72
20 Dr. J. Khemnar -- 3.06 4.13 3.60
21 Prof. Nancy Jacob 3.86 -- 3.06 3.46
22 Prof. Anita Kumar -- 4.80 2.00 3.40
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Faculty – Commerce
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.Com S.Y.B.Com T.Y.B.Com Total Average
1 Prof. A. Ranade - - 4.67 4.67
2 Dr. B.N. Gaikwad 4.61 - - 4.61
3 Prof. Mahesh Vaishya - - 4.44 4.44
4 Prof. Sushant Gund 4.62 4.01 4.62 4.42
5 Prof. Bhakti Mhaskar 4.33 - - 4.33
6 Prof. Savita Malhotra - 4.31 - 4.31
7 Prof. P. S. Kore 4.46 - 4.14 4.30
8 Prof. C. Mhatre 4.29 - - 4.29
9 Prof. R. Sankhalkar 4.27 4.11 4.43 4.27
10 Prof. R.J. Chavan 4.26 - - 4.26
11 Prof. P. Nikalje 4.33 4.16 - 4.25
12 Prof. Shilpa Jadhav 4.13 - - 4.13
13 Prof. S. Khandekar 4.12 - - 4.12
14 Prof. A. Solanki - 4.11 - 4.11
15 Prof. Madhuri Singh 3.91 4.35 4.06 4.11
16 Prof. S. Morey 4.39 3.77 3.84 4.00
17 Prof. Amita Lal 4.19 3.64 4.14 3.99
18 Dr. Sunil Kadam 3.9 - 3.91 3.91
19 Prof. H. Madge 4.1 3.69 - 3.90
20 Dr. Sujata Warrier 3.9 3.81 - 3.86
21 Prof. J. Chawan 4.31 - 3.26 3.79
22 Prof. Prasanna Rajan 4.00 3.52 - 3.76
23 Prof. A.G. Shete - 4.32 3.16 3.74
24 Prof. Sitara - - 3.71 3.71
25 Prof. M. Geetha 3.73 - 3.49 3.61
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Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.Com S.Y.B.Com T.Y.B.Com Total Average
26 Prof. B.K. Borle 3.46 3.15 4.11 3.57
27 Dr. J. Khemnar 3.61 3.49 3.60 3.57
28 Prof. Vikas 3.29 3.62 - 3.46
29 Prof. M. Tembe - - 3.40 3.40
30 Prof. Ajeet Yadav 3.26 - - 3.26
31 Prof. Sunita Mishra 3.44 3.30 2.98 3.24
32 Prof. Nancy Jacob 3.22 - - 3.22
33 Prof. Madhura Pandit 3.78 2.21 - 3.00
34 Prof. M. Deshpande 2.62 2.11 2.72 2.48
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Faculty – Science
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.Sc S.Y.B.Sc T.Y.B.Sc Total Average
1 Dr. Vidyagauri Lele 4.75 4.82 4.71 4.76
2 Prof. A. Chandanshive 4.73 - - 4.73
3 Prof. Manik Tembe 4.59 - - 4.59
4 Prof. Ashwini Ranade 4.59 - - 4.59
5 Prof. Mamta Jadhav 4.73 4.24 - 4.49
6 Prof. L. Ali 4.59 4.28 - 4.44
7 Prof. Chhaya Pawar 4.42 4.04 4.80 4.42
8 Prof. S. Sunatkari 4.4 4.26 - 4.33
9 Prof. Arun Yadav 4.42 4.24 - 4.33
10 Dr. Saira Mulla 4.57 4.05 3.66 4.09
11 Dr. Sujata Warrier 4.04 - - 4.04
12 Prof. H. Sonawane 3.54 4.45 - 4.00
13 Prof. H. Madge 3.96 - - 3.96
14 Prof. Manjusha Karad 4.08 3.96 3.83 3.96
15 Prof. Ajay Jamdade 4.19 4.01 3.53 3.91
16 Prof. Sanjit Gaikwad 3.78 4.26 3.4 3.81
17 Prof. Apoorva Pawar 3.87 4.00 3.25 3.71
18 Prof. Kusum Baser 3.69 3.81 3.56 3.69
19 Prof. Pravin Bendle -- 3.90 3.22 3.56
20 Prof. Prasanna Rajan 3.47 - - 3.47
21 Prof. Rajiv Bhatt 3.11 - - 3.11
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PNG Section
B.Com (Accounting & Finance) Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.BAF (A)
F.Y.BAF (B)
S.Y.BAF T.Y.BAF Total Average
1 Santosh Jadhav 4.70 4.63 4.60 4.26 4.55
2 Asha Dhumal 4.29 4.14 2.91 2.42 3.44
3 P. Waghmare 3.35 3.59 - 1.68 2.87
4 Mahesh Vaishya 3.94 4.14 3.55 2.08 3.43
5 Kreeti Shetty 2.59 3.66 - - 3.13
6 Amita Solanki 4.18 3.84 3.72 - 3.91
7 Uma Raghuraman 4.54 3.96 - - 4.25
8 Vishal Padwal - - 3.87 - 3.87
9 Samdarsh Sodhe - - 3.01 - 3.01
10 Suvarna Tondulkar - - 2.61 - 2.61
11 Dhanabalu Naykar - - - 4.13 4.13
12 B.S. Saini - - - 2.86 2.86
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PNG Section
B.Com (Banking & Insurance) Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.BBI S.Y.BBI T.Y.BBI Total Average
1 Aparna Surve 4.45 4.03 3.78 4.09
2 Leena Palshetkar 4.37 - 3.69 4.03
3 Pranita Waghmare 3.88 - - 3.88
4 Uma Raghuraman 4.25 - - 4.25
5 Divya Naik 4.23 4.17 - 4.20
6 Nancy Jacob 2.88 - - 2.88
7 Dhanya Panicker - 4.71 4.06 4.39
8 Shweta Chalke - 3.58 - 3.58
9 Mahesh Vaishya - 4.26 - 4.26
10 Suvarna Tondulkar - 4.26 - 4.26
11 Asha Dhumal - 3.76 - 3.76
12 Rajiv Mishra - - 2.21 2.21
13 Pooja Parwani - - 3.49 3.49
14 B.S. Saini - - 3.81 3.81
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PNG Section
B.M.M. Sr No
Name of Professor
F.Y.BMM S.Y.BMM T.Y.BMM (Adv.)
T.Y.BMM (Jour.)
Total Average
1 P. Chindarkar 4.81 4.12 3.60 - 4.18
2 Dipali Daine 4.28 3.75 - 3.85 4.02
3 Sherel D’souza 3.76 - - - 3.76
4 Ritavrata Mitre - 2.30 - 3.71 2.30
5 Tejal Dharamsi - - 3.51 - 3.51
6 Sheetal Warbhuwan
- - 2.26 - 2.26
7 Pranita Waghmare
- - 3.63 - 3.63
8 Yogesh Dhanjani - - 3.74 3.95 3.74
9 Bhushan Shinde - - - 5.00 5.00
BMS
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.BMS S.Y.BMS T.Y.BMS Total Average
1 Dhanya Panicker 4.44 3.77 3.57 3.93
2 Aparna Surve 2.67 - 3.31 2.99
3 Uma Raghuraman 3.16 - 3.70 3.43
4 Divya Naik 3.65 - - 3.65
5 Shweta Chalke 3.79 1.79 2.90 2.83
6 Suvarna Tondulkar 3.36 - - 3.36
7 Santosh Jadhav 4.28 - - 4.28
8 Shreya Nagda - 3.41 - 3.41
9 Mahesh Vaishya - 3.08 - 3.08
10 Leena Palshetkar - 3.91 2.42 3.17
11 Nawal Khan - 2.94 - 2.94
12 Pooja Parwani - - 3.46 3.46
13 Rajiv Mishra - - 2.66 2.66
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PNG Section B.Sc (Computer Science)
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.Sc (CS)
S.Y.B.Sc (CS)
T.Y.B.Sc (CS)
Total Average
1 Rajiv Bhatt 4.42 - - 4.42
2 Harsha Sonawane 3.94 - - 3.94
3 S. Sunatkari 4.04 - - 4.04
4 Pradnya Chavan 4.26 - 1.83 3.05
5 Manoj Kumar Yadav 4.42 - - 4.42
6 Nandini Sakhare 4.14 - - 4.14
7 Ashwini Ranade 4.67 - - 4.67
8 L. Ali 4.19 - - 4.19
9 Pooja Kulkarni - 4.32 - 4.32
10 Milan Gharat - 4.68 3.81 4.25
11 Anju Manral - 4.39 3.73 4.06
12 Manik Tembe - 4.32 - 4.32
13 M. Geetha - 3.96 - 3.96
14 Priti Palkar - - 3.68 3.68
15 Archana Jadhav - - 4.14 4.14
B.Sc (Information Technology)
Sr No
Name of Professor F.Y.B.Sc (IT)
S.Y.B.Sc (IT)
T.Y.B.Sc (IT)
Total Average
1 Rajiv Bhatt 3.66 - - 3.66
2 Pradnya Chavan 3.80 3.28 - 3.54
3 Nandini Sakhare 3.77 3.98 - 3.88
4 Priti Palkar 4.24 3.72 - 3.98
5 Archana Jadhav 3.98 - 4.61 4.30
6 Manoj Kumar Yadav - 3.82 3.56 3.69
7 Pooja Kulkarni - 4.00 - 4.00
8 Anju Manral - - 3.47 3.47
9 Milan Gharat - - 4.14 4.14
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PNG Section M.Com
Sr No
Name of Professor M.Com-I M.Com – II Total Average
1 Dhanya Panicker 4.28 - 4.28
2 Ganesh Bhosale 4.44 - 4.44
3 Devki Shetty 4.25 - 4.25
4 C.M. Bhavdas 4.14 - 4.14
5 Santosh Jadhav - 3.72 3.72
6 Mahesh Vaishya - 4.37 4.37
7 Sulata Purvi - 3.70 3.70
8 Shreya Nagda - 3.87 3.87
M.Sc Sr No
Name of Professor M.Sc-I M.Sc– II Total Average
1 Sudheer 4.14 - 4.14
2 Marry 3.07 - 3.07
3 Parineeti 3.66 - 3.66
4 Seema 3.89 - 3.89
5 Ajeeta 3.53 - 3.53
6 Desai 2.46 - 2.46
7 Barade 1.91 - 1.91
8 Prabhat 4.20 - 4.20
9 Nand Kishor 3.58 - 3.58
10 Atul Jadhav 4.38 3.09 3.74
11 Dr. Vidyagauri Lele - 5.00 5.00
12 Manjusha Karad - 2.83 2.83
13 Chhaya Pawar - 2.58 2.58
14 Pravin - 2.50 2.50
15 Ajay - 2.45 2.45
16 Kusum Baser - 2.18 2.18
17 Dr. Saira Mulla - 2.95 2.95
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Annexure -III Best Practices of Department of Accountancy
A. Visit to Credit Co-operative Society of our college 1. Title : Visit to Credit Co-operative Society
2. Goal : In current era, special computer softwares are used for book keeping.
However, some traders and businessman still prefer manual book keeping.
The aim of this visit is to make our F.Y.B.Com students acquainted with manual
book keeping methods i.e. preparation of cashbook, ledger, journal, receipt
voucher, debit voucher and maintaining the members’ register, investment
register, stationery register, dead stock register etc.
3. The Context: The theoretical concepts taught in the class room are better
understood when students see the practical applications.
4. The Practice: Ten students from every division of F.Y.B.Com are selected for
the visit. The Credit Society office staff explains them the basic procedure by
showing different registers and cash books. Teachers accompany the students
during this visit.
5. Evidence of success: Oral feedback taken from the students after the visit is
positive and reveals that students are benefitted by such visits.
6. Problems encountered and resources required: Only the few selected
students get the opportunity to visit the Credit Co-op. Society. Hence the
number of beneficiaries are less than 10%.
7. Contact details:
Name of the Principal : Dr. Vidyagauri Lele
Name of the Institution: N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce.
Address: N.G.Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai: 400 071.
City: Mumbai
Pin Code: 400 071
State: Maharashtra
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Accredited Status: Reaccredited B Grade with 2.99 points
Work Phone with STD Code : 022-25218797
Fax : 022-25214176
Website: www.acharyamarathecollege.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Name of the person for contact: Dr. Sunil Bapu Kadam
Designation: Assistant Professor and Head Department of Accountancy
Tel.No.: 022-25218797
Mobile No.: 9769780513
E-mail: [email protected]
B. Visit to Bank of Maharashtra – Chembur Branch
1. Title : Visit to Bank of Maharashtra – Chembur Branch
2. Goal: Banking Transactions is a topic taught in the syllabus of S.Y.B.Com (this
visit is planned). In order to make the students aware of the actual banking
procedure.
3. The concepts: The theoretical concepts taught in the class room are better
understood when students see the practical applications.
4. The Practice: Five students from each division of S.Y.B.Com are selected for
this visit. The bank employees explain the routine transactions, the entry
procedure and customers’ identification procedure.
5. Evidence of success: Oral feedback taken from the students after the visit is
positive and reveals that students are benefitted by such visits.
6. Problems encountered and resources required: Only 5% students of
S.Y.B.Com get benefitted in this activity as it is not possible to accommodate
more students.
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7. Contact details:
Name of the Principal : Dr. Vidyagauri Lele
Name of the Institution: N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce.
Address: N.G.Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai: 400 071.
City: Mumbai
Pin Code: 400 071
State: Maharashtra
Accredited Status: Reaccredited B Grade with 2.99 points
Work Phone with STD Code : 022-25218797
Fax : 022-25214176
Website: www.acharyamarathecollege.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Name of the person for contact: Dr. Sunil Bapu Kadam
Designation: Assistant Professor and Head Department of Accountancy
Tel.No.: 022-25218797
Mobile No.: 9769780513
E-mail: [email protected]
C. Visit to offices of Chartered Accountant 1. Title : Visit to offices of Chartered Accountant 2. Goal: T.Y.B.Com students learn Direct- Indirect Taxation and Auditing as a
part of their curriculum. This visit is arranged to give practical knowledge of
this subject.
3. The concepts: The theoretical concepts taught in the class room are better
understood when students see the practical applications.
4. The Practice: Five students from each division of T.Y.B.Com are selected for
this visit. These students visit offices of three experienced Chartered
Accountants who teach them to compute the taxable income of clients and
other auditing procedures.
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5. Evidence of success: Oral feedback taken from the students after the visit is
positive and reveals that students are benefitted by such visits.
6. Problems encountered and resources required: Less than 5% students of
T.Y.B.Com get benefitted in this activity as it is not possible to accommodate
more students.
7. Contact details:
Name of the Principal : Dr. Vidyagauri Lele
Name of the Institution: N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce.
Address: N.G.Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai: 400 071.
City: Mumbai
Pin Code: 400 071
State: Maharashtra
Accredited Status: Reaccredited B Grade with 2.99 points
Work Phone with STD Code : 022-25218797
Fax : 022-25214176
Website: www.acharyamarathecollege.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Name of the person for contact: Dr. Sunil Bapu Kadam
Designation: Assistant Professor and Head Department of Accountancy
Tel.No.: 022-25218797
Mobile No.: 9769780513
E-mail: [email protected]
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Best Practices of BMM
1. Title of the Practice: Increase English Literacy Skills of Bachelor of Mass Media
students to improve Examination Answer writing.
2. Goals: Increase English Literacy Skills particularly writing skills of weak
students/Increase Confidence of students/Improve Results in Exams.
3. The Context : Bachelor of Mass Media course introduced from the academic year
2000-2001, by the University of Mumbai.· It has been designed to provide
students with a firm grounding in communication skills.· It aims to develop an
ability for critical thinking and creativity and to give the students an opportunity
to combine the theoretical curriculum with practical applications, through
detailed research, lucid writing skills, oral presentation skills and a· mastery of
various mass communications media in our global information age.
The Bachelor of Mass Media Program of the College attracted students but many
of them are from the Vernacular Medium with poor English Comprehension and
writing skills. This leads to them not understanding the subjects taught in the
classroom, learning by rote, poor answers in final Exams and increased failure
and dropout rate. Considering that Levels of English literacy in the class is varied,
and also at extreme levels with some students at a higher comprehension and
capacity level, Lecturers found it difficult to find an appropriate level for
teaching.
In the year 2013-14 we encountered a large number of failures in the College
Exams. In the year 2014-2015 we initiated the English Remedial Classes with the
help of an External Vendor. The Context was =
This is not a general spoken English program of conversational English.
They should be able to read their text books and comprehend advanced
English in their respective subjects.
Kindly make them read aloud from their text books and explain the
meanings of what they have read, then sit and rewrite it in their own words
without referring to the book.
They have poor self-learning skills and poor grammar and composition.
How to write Answers to Exam questions is an important outcome for the
Program.
English literacy should be related to the Subjects concerned.
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4. The Practices :
a. N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce tied up with
a Vendor to deliver the courses. The Vendor is actively concerned with the
Teach India Program for spoken English. She was happy to assist us in our
goals for a fixed fee. The course was marketed primarily to First Year Bachelor
of Mass Media Students
The Innovative Practice involved various steps.
Selection of students based on their speaking and writing Skills as
observed by the Lecturer in the Classroom
Connecting with Vendors with Capability and Commitment to deliver the
Courses.
Pricing the Courses based on students capacity to pay
Marketing the Courses to Parents/students- Parents advised that student
is weak in written English Communication. Framing of answers etc and
may fail in the Exams if these skills are not enhanced. Parents made aware
of the goals of the course and outcomes for the same.
Ensuring highest level of Coordination for attendance to the Course by
Prof.Poonam Chindarkar
Evaluation of written work of the students by the Vendor and
communicating how it could be better.
Grammar and Composition Testing by giving subject tests to the students
and evaluation by the Vendor
Motivating students to Score Well in the Class Exams
It’s quite a challenge for some students to do both the regular curriculum
and also attend the English Literacy Program Program.
5. Evidence of Success: Success is measured on three parameters by us
a. English Literacy of students have increased as evidenced by interactivity in
the Class
b. Results in Exams conducted by the College- As compared to 2013-2014, the
students have faired better in the internal College Exams of 2014-2015
( number of subjects in which failed has reduced)- Dropout rate reduced
c. Confidence- Students from Vernacular medium have greater confidence to
deal with creativity, innovation and communication required for the Bachelor
of Mass Media Course.
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6. Problems Encountered:
a. Creating Awareness- Parents were not sure how this course can increase
their written English Communication Skills & how it can improve their
performance in Exams. The Lecturers were required to make personal calls
and explain the purpose of these courses, and Value to the students.
b. Costs of the Course-Some families could not afford the Course
7. Contact details:
Name of the Principal : Dr. Vidyagauri Lele
Name of the Institution: N.G.Acharya & D.K.Marathe College of Arts, Science & Commerce.
Address: N.G.Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai: 400 071.
City: Mumbai
Pin Code: 400 071
State: Maharashtra
Accredited Status: Reaccredited B Grade with 2.99 points
Work Phone with STD Code : 022-25218797
Fax : 022-25214176
Website: www.acharyamarathecollege.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Name of the person for contact: Prof. Akila Maheshwari
Designation: Vice Principal
Tel.No.: 022-25218797
Mobile No.: 9004849550
E-mail: [email protected]