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SHIKSHANA PRASARAKA MANDALI’S
RAMNIRANJAN ANANDILAL
PODAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS
MUMBAI 400 019
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)
SUBMITTED TO NAAC
2005-2006
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INDEX
Sr. No. Content Page No.
Part : A
1. Plan of Action 03
2. Outcome by the end of the year 04
Part : B
3. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution 05
4. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG) 08
5. Inter disciplinary programmes started 08
6. Innovation in curricular and transaction 08
7. Examination reforms implemented 08
8. Number of Candidates qualified NET/SET 09
9. Total number of Seminar and Workshops 09
10. Research projects 09
11. Patents generated if any 09
12. Details of research Scholars 09
13. Citation index of the faculty members and impact factors 09
14. Internal resources generated 10
15. Community Services 10
16. Students achievement and awards 11
17. Improvement in the library services 12
18. Number of courses for which students assessment of teachers is 13
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introduced and the action taken on feedback
19. Computerization of administration and the process of admission and
examination results, issues of certificates
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20. Increase in infrastructural facilities 14
21. Technology upgradation 14
22. Financial Aid to students 14
23. Activities and Support from the Alumni association 14
24. Activities and support from the Parent Teachers Association 15
25. Performance in Sport Activities 15
26. Health Services 17
27. Incentives to outstanding sportsperson 17
28. Activities of the Guidance and counseling unit 17
29. Development programme for Non-Teaching staff 18
30. Campus placement 18
31. Any other relevant information the institute wishes to add 18
Part C:
32. Explain the plans of the institution for the next year 20
33. QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (QAC) 21
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R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics
Mumbai 4000019
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
Year: 2005 - 2006
Part A:
Part A: What is the plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards
quality enhancement and what is the outcome by the end of the year?
Theme for the year: Bridging the gap between board room and class room.
At the beginning of the academic year 2005-2006, a plan was chalked in IQAC meetings to draw
an implement during the year:
1. To organize lectures on contemporary topics of Economics and Finance.
2. To increase number of industrial visit to both, manufacturing facilities and corporate
offices.
3. To encourage students to participate in various curricular oriented events.
4. To sensitize students about women empowerment.
5. To bring in awareness on ragging which was declared by the legislation as a non-
cognizable offence.
6. To continue the system of student-counseling and/or conducting regular workshops on
counseling for different segment of the student-community
7. To continue with Industrial Interface Forum, Planning Forum and Economic
Association, Podar Hiker club, N.C.C, N.S.S activities.
8. To upgrade the computer lab, making the systems compatible with advanced software.
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9. To promote Campus Placements for students.
10. To enhance focus on extracurricular and sports activities.
2. Outcome by the end of the year:
At the end of the year the outcome of the plan as chalked out by the IQAC was reviewed and
found to be up to expectation:
1. Under the Women Development cell eventful activities to spread awareness and to
induce fellow students to work for the upliftment of women were held.
2. Industrial Visits to BSE, ISRO, ABB, HINDACO, ZANDU, REVA ELECTRIC
CARS, AQUAGUARD AND CENTRAL JAIL in Nasik.
3. A workshop on Public Speaking conducted by Mr. Ravi Iyaar, a radio jockey at the
radio station- Radio City 91 FM was organised.
4. Speakers’ Academy conducted several seminars by esteemed speakers on public
speaking skills.
5. Students participated in The National Summit of Economics under Bliss point 2005
conducted by the Venkateshwara College, New Delhi.
6. Planning Forum and Economics association organized a lecture on “Effective
Communication skills and interview techniques” by Dr. Ajay Tarunkane, an eminent
consultant, therapist and professional trainer.
7. The Computer Association of Podar (CAP) continued with its Inter-collegiate event:
“Exodus Reloaded”. 70 colleges participated in the event which involved computer
games.
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8. Best NCC Cadets awards and six cadets attended the 26th
Jan 2006 Maharashtra
Republic Day Parade and ten cadets attended the Ganesh Visarjan programme.
9. Library Services were properly pipelined and the timing of the reading hall was
extended to 8.00 pm to enable students to prepare for examination.
10. NSS participated in various activities like anti ragging camp, Tree plantation Camp,
medical Camp, AIDS day rally, Leadership Training camp, Women’s empowerment
programme, fund raising and 10 days rural camp at Chandip.
11. Podar Hikers Club organized several adventurous activities like hiking, trekking, rock
climbing.
3. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:
The college is well known for its philosophy “Samaani Va Aakooti Samaanaa Hridayaani
Vaham” meaning “One in mind and One in Heart”. To achieve the objectives, all the
departments and committees put continuous efforts, by conducting various programmes in
addition to its regular academic schedule as prescribed by the University.
Following are some such major programmes conducted in our college in the academic year
2005- 2006.
Academic programme:
• Students Internship Programme: Two students were selected for the SIFE internship
programme and visited Washington , USA in august 05 where they got to be a part of 17
prestigious programme
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• Artists’ Guild organized ENIGMA in association with three Nobel institutions - CRY,
Red Cross and SWAT (Students working against Tobacco) to sensitize social
responsibility among the students.
• Speakers’ Academy: a platform for students to express their thoughts and opinions, held
innovative and interactive workshop on Public speaking by Mr. Ravi Iyaar. Students
participated in the A D Shroff Elocution Competition and won the 2nd
prize in the inter
college event. Students also participated and won awards in the P.C.Alexander elocution
conducted by the Mumbai University and Sir Rustom P. Masarani elocution competition
conducted by K. R. Cama Oriental Institute.
• Planning Forum and Economic association: an “edutainment” quiz was held which
was a mixture of questions from all fields. The forum also organized a visit to BSE. The
Forum organized “Twister 2005” an intercollegiate event featuring a mock stock
exchange game, which saw the participation of 22 colleges. Faculty from the BSE and
also Prof. A. Dhingreja of the college, conducted lectures for students. A corporate
crossword game was organized for both junior and degree students.
• Group Discussion cell: Intra collegiate group discussions were held on regular basis
round the year. Eminent faculties and Ex-Podarities were invited to judge the events. An
interactive session was conducted by Prof. Leena Ramani on “How to conduct yourself in
a GD”. AIDS awareness seminar was organized in association with Wockhardt Hospital
& Harvard Medical College. The seminar was conducted by Dr. Om Shrivastav and Mrs.
Khurakiwala. A workshop on “Soft skills Enhancement” was organised by the Cell in
association with “SUCCESS” which was conducted by Mr.Srinivas and Mr. G.K. Mishra.
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• The Computer Association of Podar (CAP) continued with its Inter-collegiate event:
“Exodus Reloaded”. 70 colleges participated in the event which involved computer
games.
• N C C Report: The N C C unit of Podar College under the guidance of Captain
M.B.Gavande and Support of Principal achieved spectacular success in its activities. The
15th
August parade was commanded by Mangesh Khokale and was anchored by Sgt,
Swapnil Deore. An annual Blood donation drive was conducted and every cadet actively
participated. Two of the NCC cadets participated in the national integration camp held in
Kolkata.
• Women’s Development Cell: The Women’s Development Cell of the college did
commendable work during the academic year. Various activities, generally related to
women were conducted.
• N.S.S: The unit organised the following activities:
� Tree Plantation Camp: around 250 saplings of different species planted in Chandip.
� Rural Camp: A ten days rural camp was organized at Chandip in which projects of
rural upliftment were undertaken like eye testing camp, Veterinary camp etc.
� Medical Camp: three days medical camp was organized around 160 poor Adivasi
patients were treated and given medicines free of cost.
� Women empowerment Programme
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� Fund raising: Rs 2000/- collected by selling rachis donated for the upliftment of
mentally challenged. Rs.2275/- collected through sale of coupon donated to NGO
“Alert India” which works for betterment of leprosy patients.
4. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG): NIL
5. Inter disciplinary programmes started: NIL
6. Innovations in curricular and transaction:
As the college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai, the curriculum and the examination
pattern is designed by them and the college cannot make any changes. However, a number of
teachers are on the board of studies, who represent the views of their respective department in
meetings related to revision of curriculum. As a result, a number of changes suggested by
teaching faculty have been incorporated in the subject of Economics, Commerce and Industrial
Psychology.
7. Examination reforms implemented:
The Examination pattern are as per University norm i.e F.Y. and S.Y examinations which
consists of the term end tests of 50 marks each for each subject. Centralized assessment
programme was initiated in the academic year. The examination chairperson trained the junior
supervisors in the conduct of the examination. All the rules for conduct of examination were
spelt out for the freshers.
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8. Number of Candidates qualified: NET/ SET: - 03.
9. Total number of Seminar & workshops:
Event Organising committee Month
Seminar on BMM, BMS and
Law as career options.
Career Launcher August 2005
Seminar on Company
Secretary ship
Institute of Company
Secretaries of India
August 2005
Seminar on Education
abroad
Edwise International December 2005
Workshop on Public
Speaking
Mr. Ravi Iyer (our alumnus) August 2005
10. Research Projects: NIL
11. Patents generated, if any: Not Applicable
12. Details of research Scholars: N.A
13. Citation Index of the faculty members and impact factor: NIL
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14. Internal Resources generated:
The College provides its Auditorium for social functions at nominal rent. The classroom
are let-out for educational purpose namely lecture and examination on Sundays, Public
holidays and evenings. The Conference room is made available for workshops to
outsiders.
15. Community Services:
N.S.S organized several activities:
• Tree Plantation Camp: around 250 saplings of different species planted in Chandip.
• Rural Camp: A ten days rural camp was organized at Chandip in which projects of rural
upliftment were undertaken like eye testing camp, Veterinary camp etc.
• Medical Camp: Three days medical camp was organized and around 160 poor Adivasi
patients were treated and given medicines free of cost.
• Women empowerment Programme
• Fund raising: Rs 2000/- collected by selling rakhis donated for the upliftment of
mentally challenged. Rs.2275/- collected through sale of coupon donated to NGO
“Alert India” which works for betterment of leprosy patients.
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16. Students achievement and awards:
Student’s performance at the TYBcom University examination
• Ms. Wadia Farzana Behram - 624/700
First rank in University
• Ms. Shah Jinkle Manilal -604/700
Ninth rank in University
• Ms.Gosar Priyanka Mahendran
Highest Number of Marks in Computer Systems; University of Mumbai–99/100.
Prizes won at Inter-collegiate Competitions
38th
Youth Festival 2005-2006
Event Position
Marathi Skit First
Indian Group Song Second
Western Group Song Third
Hindi One Act play Third
Marathi Mono Acting Third
India Folk Dance Third
Wester Solo Consolation
Versatility Consolation
Marathi Elocution Consolation
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17. Improvement in the library services:
Keeping in view the various important place of the library in the field of education, the college
has been growing steadily over the year.
Total Collection of the Library
• Books: 84387
• Periodicals: 62
• Back Volumes: 1000
• CDs: 960
• Audio Cassettes: 61
• Video Tapes: 45
• Maps: 198
• Newspaper: 08
New periodicals added to the library during the year:
• Time
• World Trade Review
• One India One People
• Developer IQ
• Chitralekha (Marathi)
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• Charchoughi (Marathi)
Library facilities:
The library provides Book Bank facilities to needy and deserving students, for one academic
year. It also renders other services like references, Bibliography, Circulation ,Documentation,
Photocopying, Inter library loans and current awareness services, internet surfing and online
public access catalogue.
Number of new books/journals subscribed and their values:
• Books : 1477
• CDs: 213 Rs. 5,10,124/-
• Periodicals : 62
18. Number of courses for which students’ assessment of teachers is introduced and the
action taken on feedback: All Courses
19. Computerisation of administration and the process of admissions and examination
results, issues of certificates:
The process of admission are systematic and in place. The examination committee processes the
data and prepares the marksheet.
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20. Increase in infrastructural facilities:
• Audio Visual Room
• Bar code printer and three scanners for bar coding of library collection
• Two printers for student activities
21. Technology upgradation:
The college library purchased 14 brand new computers with latest configurations along with
standard server HP Proliant ml110 with window Server 2003 R2.
Library Software SLIM21upgrade version 2.2
22. Financial Aid to students:
The college provides freeships to economically backward students.
23. Activities and support from the Alumni Association:
The college alumni are leaders in the field of taxation and finance; hence they frequently visit
college to share their expertise with the students as guest speakers. The alumni have instituted
various prizes for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities. Mr. Abhayraj Baldota,
our alumnus, has instituted a gold medal along with various other prizes for academic excellence.
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24. Activities and support from the Parent Teachers Association:
The college shares an informal relationship with the parents as a number of students are second
generation Podarites.
25. Performance in Sport Activities:
Event Name of the Student Level of Competition
High Jump Jeta Pol First place Inter-collegiate Mumbai
City
High Jump
Triple Jump
Kapil Wasaikar Second Inter-collegiate Mumbai City
Badminton Ajay Jairam First place Inter-collegiate Played
Quarter final for India at Asian
Badminton Championship at
Jakarta- Indonesia
Basketball Prasad Temkar Captain of Mumbai University Team
at Parbhani
Basketball Sachin Rao Captain of Mumbai University Team
at Ujjain
Chess Senior College Boy’s
Team
Runners up at Inter-collegiate Chess
Tournament
Judo Gaurav Parmar Bronze medal – Mumbai Mayor
Trophy
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Judo Nirja Mulye Gold medal – Mumbai Mayor Trophy
Judo Vaishnavi Vishwanath Bronze medal – Intercollegiate
competition
Shooting Senior College Girls
Team
Third place Inter-collegiate, Air
Pistol Championship
Shooting Rohit Sharda Silver medal – State level
championship, represented
Maharashtra at National level.
Swimming Nikhilesh Hajare Secured Gold medals in 50 M., 100
M., and 200 M., Butterfly stroke at
the State Level Swimming
Competition held in Nagpur.
Selected to represent Maharashtra
State in National level Swimming
Competition held at Banglore and
secured Bronze medal in 50 M and
100 M Butterfly stroke.
Swimming Megha Mittal Secured Gold medal in 100 M Free
style and 200M Breast stroke at the
Inter-collegiate Swimming
Competition.
Lawn Tennis Senior College Men’s
(Doubles) Team
Runners-up at the Inter-Collegiate
Tennis Tournament.
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Lawn Tennis Senior College
Women’s Team
Runners-up at the Inter-Collegiate
Tennis Tournament.
Lawn Tennis Denis John Selected to represent the Mumbai
University Tennis Tournaments.
26. Health Services:
First-aid kits are available in the Gymkhana and Examination center. The college has
arrangements with neighbourhood physicians as and when required.
27. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:
The college felicitates the sports persons with outstanding performance on the Gymkhana day.
The sports persons are gifted with sports kit, trophies, medals and certificates for their exemplary
performance at State and National levels.
28. Activities of the Guidance and counseling Unit:
The college has appointed a counseling psychologist Ms. Sheetal Ravi who visits the college
once a week. The psychologist deals with issues of the students related to personal and career
options. The teachers at an informal level are able to counsel the students. Since they sensitive to
the problems faced by students (personal and academic), they are well equipped to deal with it
themselves or refer to the psychologist.
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29. Development programme for Non-Teaching staff:
The non-teaching staff are encouraged to use computers for work. Art of Living conducted
relaxation sessions with the staff during vacations.
30. Campus Placement:
More than 15 esteemed companies like Ernst & Young, Tata Consultancy Services, Direct-I,
Deutsche Bank, Citi Group, Axis Risk Consultancy, HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Merit-Trac,
J.P.Morgan, Google, Grant Thorrnton, Grid Stone Research, Mind Space, Shapooria presented
career opportunities to vast pool of talent of college. A total of 250 students applied to various
companies and more than 130 got selected. This means we have already achieved a selection rate
of over 50%.The companies are truly presenting a platform to the students of the college to
display their true potential and make the college proud.
31. Any other relevant information the institute wishes to add:
The G7 classroom was made available to the college students as well as outsiders for studying
from morning till late night on all days of the week.
Library Orientation Programme for new comers in order to make them aware of library facilities
and services.
To motivate the students to read, every year the college library gives “Best Readers of the Year
Award” to the students who make the best possible use of library facilities and spend quality
time in the library.
51 students were given “Principal’s Special Awards.
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Teacher’s achievement:
� Prof. Shobana Vasudevan attended a workshop on “Technology enabled interactive
workshop for NAAC” at Nagindas Khandwala College, Malad.
Resource person on the topic: “Career Options in Banking” organised by Shree Saraswati
Thgagaraja College, Poech, Tamilnadu.
Appointed as a member of syllabus committee by University of Mumbai for the subject
of Business Management.
Paper setter and moderator for University of Mumbai at T.Y.B.Com. level.
� Prof. Manjusha Sawant participated in Orientation cum Training on the working of
Women Development Cell on 29th November 2005 at Vidyanagari, Mumbai University.
� Prof. Suryakant Pagare attended Orientation Programme at Tata Institute of Social
Sciences as Programme Officer of N.S.S. unit of college from 19th July to 28th July
2005.
� Prof. Pradeep Kamthekar completed M.Com. degree in 1st class, ranked 5th in Mumbai
university, topped in Advance Management Accounting and 2nd in Advanced Financial
Accounting.
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Part C:
32. Explain the plans of the institute next year:
The IQAC met at the end of the academic year and prepared a roadmap for the academic year
2006-2007.
1) To arrange the programme / lecture for teachers on Women issues and problems.
2) To continue with the policy of encouraging students and teachers to participate in
seminars and workshops.
3) To further improve academic excellence in college and university level examinations.
4) To continue giving exposure to students by arranging industrial visits in and around
Mumbai and also outside the state.
5) To subscribe for more number of journals/ Periodicals for the benefit of the staff and
students.
6) To enhance placement activities for the graduate students.
7) To introduce Electronic Attendance System.
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33. QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (QAC)
The following members will constitute the Quality Advisory Committee (QAC):
Prof. (Mrs.) Sita Ramanan CHAIRPERSON
Prof. R.S. Kotasthane
Prof. (Mrs.) Rajam Rajagopalan (chairman, Examination committee)
Prof. S. Natarajan
Mr. S. G. Bhalerao (Chairman, LMC)
Mrs.Meera Modak (Registrar)
Mr.S.S.Borahde (Accountant)
Mr. Anand Ladsariya (Alumnus)
Ms. Gitanjali Tulsian (Student)
Dr. (Mrs.) S.Vasudevan Convener
Dr. (Mrs.) SHOBANA VASUDEVAN Prof. (Mrs.) SITA RAMANAN
Name and signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Name and signature of the Chairperson, IQAC