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SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE

KIZHOOR P.O, KUNNAMKULAM

THRISSUR, KERALA - 680 523

SELF STUDY REPORT

CYCLE I

SUBMITTED TO

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND

ACREDITATION COUNCIL

MARCH 2017


SELF-STUDY REPORT – 2017

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A View of Sree Vivekananda College

College Management

The college is managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board, a statutory body. The members of

the Board are nominated by the Government of Kerala, primarily to look after the temple

affairs in the old Cochin state. At present Cochin Devaswom Board is headed by:

President : Dr. M. K. Sudarsan

Member : Adv. T. N. Arunkumar

Member : Sri. K. N. Unnikrishnan

Secretary & College Manager : Smt. V. A. Sheeja

Special Devaswom Commissioner : Sri. R. Hari



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PRINCIPAL’s DESK

Prof. Dr. K. Krishnakumary is a faculty of Malayalam with more than 31 years of

experience in teaching. She is the present Principal of Sree Vivekananda College. She began

her teaching career as a Lecturer in Department of Malayalam at Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur on 20th January 1986. Prior to her responsibility as the Principal of Sree

Vivekananda College she was the Head of the Department of Malayalam at Sree Kerala

Varma College, Thrissur. She is an approved guide in the Research Department of

Malayalam at Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

Dr. K. Krishnakumary believes in the role of this institution in providing educational

development to students especially from socially and economically backward community.

Under her guidance the college is contributing to the local community at a large. She strongly

believes in her present team of teaching and non- teaching staff. Improving and renovating

the infrastructural facilities shows her commitment towards the institution. Principal’s dream

is to introduce new courses and fulfilling the demand of the college in the present scenario.

Contact information

Dr. K. Krishnakumary

Principal

Sree Vivekananda College

Kizhur, Kunnamkulam-680 523.

Mob: 9495245963

E mail : [email protected]



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FACETS OF HISTORY

Kizhoor is a remote village adjacent to Kunnamkulam town, in Thrissur District of Kerala

State. The long cherished dream of the local people to have a center of Higher Education in

Kizhoor became a reality on 30-09-1981 with the foundation off Sree Vivekananda College.

On that auspicious day pre-degree batches were started in the temporary shed erected in the

compound of the local Vernacular L.P School, Kizhoor.

The formation of the college was a long felt need. Its design can be traced back to the 30-06-

1980 decision of the Cochin Devaswom Board, with Sri. N. Ramankutty Achan as president,

Sri. A.S. Chakrapani and Sri. T. K. Krishnan as members, to start a regular Arts and Science

College at Kizhoor in the Kunnamkulam Municipal area. Acommitte with Sri. K. P.

Viswanathan MLA as Chairman and Sri. V. A. Raghavan (Municipal Chairman) as Secretary

comprising eminent citizens from various walks of life was constituted for this purpose. The

Government of Kerala accorded sanction for starting the College at Kizhoor hill owned by

the Cochin Devaswom Board, adjacent to the famous Karthiyani Temple. In deference to the

popular wish it was resolved to name college as SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE.

The College started functioning in the academic year 1981-82 with two pre-degree batched.

The first phase of construction of the college building was completed in 1984 and the college

was shifted to the new building in the same year. The College was upgraded as a Degree

College in 1991 with the commencement of B.A English course. The B.Com degree course

with IT Law was started in 1993. Vivekananda became a First Grade College with the

Starting of M.Com course in 1998. In the very next year, B.A Malayalam course was started.

In 2014 M.A English course was also stated. At present the college has P.G. programme in

Commerce and English and U. G. programmes in English, Malayalam and Commerce.

The Management of the College is vested in the Cochin Devaswom Board, Thrissur. The

Cochin Devaswom Board was formed under the act of XV of Travancore-Cochin Hindu

Religious institutions Act, 1950 to make provisions for the administration, supervision and

control of incorporated and unincorporated Devaswoms and of other Hindu Religious

Endowments and funds under the Ruling area of the former Cochin State.



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The Management consists of Dr. M. K. Sudarsan (President, Cochin Devaswom Board), Adv.

T. N. Arunkumar (Member, Cochin Devaswom Board) and Sri. K. N. Unnikrishnan

(Member, Cochin Devaswom Board). The Secretary of the Cochin Devaswom Board, Smt.

V. A. Sheeja is the Manager of the college. Sri. R. Hari is the Special Devaswom

Commissioner. Cochin Devaswom Board runs 3 educational institutions, including two

Aided Arts and Science Colleges and one School in Thrissur District.

CHRONOLOGY

➢ 1980 :The Cochin Devaswom Board resolved to establish a college at Kunnamkulam

(03-06-1980) – A Committee was formed – Sanction was accorded by the

Government

➢ 1981 :College formally started functioning on 30-09-1981

➢ 1984 :The first phase of the college building construction was completed

➢ 1991 :The College was upgraded with the starting of B.A English course

➢ 1993 :B.Com (IT Law) course was started

➢ 1998 :The College became a First Grade College with the starting of M.Com Course

➢ 1999 :B.A Malayalam course was started

➢ 2001 :P.T.A and College Development Committee were formed

➢ 2009 :Alumni was formed

➢ 2013 :College has been included in the list of colleges prepared under Section

2 (f) & 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956

➢ 2014 :M.A English Language and Literature course was started



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SUCESSION LIST OF PRINCIPALS

SL.

NO.

NAME PERIOD

FROM TO

1 Prof. K. P. MUKUNDAN 19-09-1981 21-05-2001

2 Prof. P. S. NARAYANAN 28-05-2001 31-03-2002

3 Prof. K. N. SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE

(Principal in Charge)

01-04-2002 24-06-2002

4 Dr. K. ARAVINDAKSHAN


25-06-2002 18-09-2002

5 Prof. K. JAYANARAYANAN


09-09-2002 30-09-2002

6 Prof. K. BALACHANDRAN


01-10-2002 20-12-2002

7 Dr. K ARANVINDAKSHAN


21-12-2002 25-06-2002

8 Prof. N. NARAYANAN


26-06-2003 04-04-2006

9 Prof. K. JAYANARAYANAN 05-04-2006 28-10-2008

10 Prof. P. M. REMA 29-10-2008 31-03-2011

11 Prof. P. G. PREMA KUMARI 01-04-2011 31-01-2012

12 Prof. K. S. JAYACHANDRAN 01-02-2012 31-05-2012

13 Prof. V. AJITH KUMAR 01-06-2012 31-05-2014

14 Prof. M. SUJATHA 06-06-2014 31-05-2015

15 Prof. EDISON K VERGHESE


01-06-2015 10-12-2015

16 Dr. KRISHNAKUMARY K 11-12-2015 Till date



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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

Sree Vivekananda College, Kizhur, Kunnamkulam was established 1981. It is located on the

Kizhur hill near the Kizhur temple, nearby to the Government Poly Tech. College, about

three kilometers from Kunnamkulam Town. It is owned by Cochin Devaswam Board,

Thrissur, which manages Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur also.

Mission

➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence to become good citizens of

character and ability, committed to the service of fellow countrymen.

➢ To facilitate the continuous up gradation and to strive for improvement in quality and

ability of the faculty members.

➢ To contribute our best so as to be useful to the society.

➢ To stress the primacy of material and spiritual values in the integrated development of

the students.

Vision

➢ To mould a capable generation who could lead a good life, inspired by love and

guided by the knowledge.

Motto

➢ AWAKE, ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED.

Activities

National Service Scheme (NSS)

NSS is a student centered programme and is complementary to education. It

inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among students through sustained community

interaction. It brings our academic institution closer to the society. The overall aim of NSS is

the personality development of students through community service.

In our college, the NSS unit was started in the year 1987. Since its inception, it has

been conducting various social activities. In the academic year 2012-13, the NSS unit has

conducted all the regular activities and special camp programme.



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The NSS unit is actively conducting all the regular activities and special camp

activities every year as per the schedule given by the university.

The NSS unit has the plans of increasing more number of activities in the coming

years bringing students closer to the community and understanding the community problems.

Women Cell

There is a Women’s cell in the college, which functions effectively, so as to cater to

the need of women empowerment in our society at large.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

A PTA is efficiently functioning in our college with the objective

• To foster and promote good relationship among the members of the teaching staff,

students and guardians of the students.

• To create in its members a keen interest for the smooth working and the progress of

the college and for maintaining good discipline and high academic standards

• To institute scholarship, prizes, medals etc to benefit students showing a high

proficiency in their studies

• To provide amenities to the students of the college.

Alumni

An old student association was formed in the college in March 2009 with the

President of Cochin Devaswam Board and the Principal as patrons. The Alumni aims at the

overall development activities of the college.

DEPARTMENTS

1. Department of Commerce

2. Department of English

3. Department of Malayalam

STRENGTH OF TEACHING STAFF AND NON-TEACHING STAFF

24 Teaching staffs and 6 Non-Teaching staff



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PROFILE AT A GLANCE

Name of the College : SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE

Name of Management : Cochin Devaswam Board

(Corporate Management)

Location : Kizhur, Kunnamkulam.

Address of the College : Kizhur,Kunnamkulam-680 523

Year of establishment : 1981

Telephone Number : 04885-222477

E mail address : [email protected]

Manager : Secretary, Cochin Devaswam Board

Principal : D. K. Krishnakumary

E mail Address of Principal : [email protected]

College timings : 9. 30 am to 3. 30 pm

Strength of Teaching Staff : 25

Strength of Non-Teaching Staff : 6

Hostel facility : Nil

COURSES OF STUDY

A) Under Graduate Programmes:

1. B. A. English : 40 Seats

2. B. A. Malayalam : 40 Seats

3. B. Com. : 60 Seats

B) Post Graduate Programme:

1. M. Com : 20 Seats

2. M.A English : 20 Seats



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PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

I. Under Graduate Programme

B. A./B. Com.

Part A – Common Courses-English, Malayalam, Hindi and Sanskrit.

Part B – Core Courses

Part C – Complementary Courses

Part D – Open courses.

Core Courses : 1. English. 2. Malayalam. 3. Commerce.

Complementary courses for English:

1. Social and Cultural History of Britain.

2. Journalism.

Complementary courses for Malayalam:

1. Kerala Padanam.

2. Sanskrit.

Complementary courses for Commerce:

1. Managerial Economics.

Open Courses offered by Departments

Dept. of English : Creative Writing in English

Dept. of Malayalam : Chalachitrapadanam

Dept. of Commerce : E-Commerce

Dept. of Physical Education : Physical Activity Health and Wellness

II. Post Graduate Programme

M. Com – Marketing

M.A. English Language and Literature



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Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 1

SWOC ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 4

PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION .......................................................................................... 6

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS ........................................................................ 16

CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION .................................... 37 CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ........................... 77 CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES .................... 113 CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ..................................... 129

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ................. 157 CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES .......................................... 183 EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH .............................................. 189

EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ........................................ 198 EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM .................................... 206

INCOME &EXPENDITURE STATEMENT OF P D A/C .................................................. 212

ANNEXURE: AUDIT REPORT ........................................................................................... 216

ANNEXURE: UGC 2F & 12B .............................................................................................. 217

ANNEXURE: COMPLIANCE LETTER.............................................................................. 218

ANNEXURE: DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION ............................... 219



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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CRITERION I: CURRICULUM ASPECTS

Sree Vivekananda College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and the curriculum is

framed by the University. To enhance the curriculum the college conducts certificate courses

on various topics related to the curriculum. College has different club which are aimed at

enriching the academic knowledge of the students. To understand and to evaluate the

curriculum, the college takes the feedback on curriculum from the students, teachers and

alumnae.

CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION

The college understands the importance of the quality education. It is only because of the

quality of education, Sree Vivekananda College always receives a huge number of

application during admission, but due to the lack of infrastructural facility the college is

allotted with very limited seats.

Faculty uses traditional chalk and talk method as well as focusing more on ICT tool for

teaching. In the beginning of each academic, mandatory Bridge Course are conducted and

students are evaluated. Based on the continuous evaluation, special care is given for the Slow

learners and enrichment programs are offered to Advance learners. Continuous class

evaluation are conducted to understand the grasping level of the students.

Through the e-campus portal, the teachers upload study materials and aids. Provisions are

available for the students to view, download and participate in the discussion from through

the same portal. At the end of each semester the teaching quality is assessed and evaluated

through online 360 degree feedback system which ensures confidentiality.

CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

The Research Committee of the college encourages the faculty to attend various seminars,

workshops, publication of papers, presentation of papers etc. After the formation of IQAC

and Research committee the college is planning to conduct National and International

seminar. Currently most of the faculty are pursuing Ph.D and the facility which the faculty



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requires for their research is addressed by the committee. Facilities like INFLIBNET and

MOUs for the resources has been signed with nearby institution.

The Faculty of the college are members in the Board of Studies, Question paper setters of

various universities. Community service is also an objective of the college. The NSS unit of

the college has adopted 2 and 5 wards of the municipality in Kunnamkulam. The Nature club

of the college takes care of the environment related issues.

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

The college which has been functioning since 1981 continues to function efficiently in spite

of certain limitations in infrastructure. The focus is always laid on accomplishing the desired

goals by utilizing the available resources to the optimum. The college Library is a reservoir of

valuable collection of books, journals and e-resources which are accessible to the students

and faculty members. The college has a computer lab with internet facilities and a few smart

classrooms enabling the students and teachers to be technologically up to date thereby

ensuring the utilization of the E-Resources. The college has adequate number of classrooms

and an auditorium where the various curricular and extra-curricular activities are Organised.

The college has separate play ground in addition to the ground adjacent to the main building .

The physical education department of the college has always sought to provide the students

with all the necessary equipments that over the years have helped them to excel and win

accolades in various inter collegiate sports events.

CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

Sree Vivekananda College has always tried to produce good citizens of character and ability

committed to the service of fellow beings with good intellectual excellence. The team tries to

mould young pupil to become complete individuals by focusing on their metal, physical,

social and spiritual development. The achievements and accolade won by the students as well

as the faculty members stands testimony to the inspiration and motivation received from the

institution. The college offers ample opportunities for the over-all development of the

students in the form of curricular, co curricular and extra-curricular activities. There are

various committees and clubs to carry on and organize the activities systematically and

regularly. A strong body functions effectively, that addresses the various issues related to

college students namely Anti Ragging Committee, Student’s Grievance Cell and Women’s



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Cell. Inter Departmental activities and competitions provide ample opportunity for the

students to interact and maintain healthy relationships with their peer group. The College has

numerous clubs like The Nature Club, Debate Club and The Film and Theatre Club. Students

actively participate and render their service to the society through the activities conducted by

the well functioning unit of NSS. Slow and advance learners are given special care and

attention through the implementation of government supported programmes such as Walk

With A Scholar and Scholar Support Programme. We believe in having a very cordial and

ever-lasting rapport with our students. The Alumnae Association, with its constant support

and contribution for all the activities conducted in the campus and it has always been an

integral part of the institution. We adhere to the motto ‘AWAKE ARISE AND STOP NOT

TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED’ by extending support to the students in all walk of their

lives and ensuring progression.

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Sree Vivekananda College is under the Corporate Management of Cochin Devaswom Board

and the Secretary of the Board functions as the Manager of the institution. The college has

the Principal, who heads both the academic and the administrative sections of the institution.

The administrative Branch is supervised by the Head Accountant & his team takes care of the

entire administrative obligations. The HODs of the various departments carry out the work

related to academics with the support of all the faculty members. The institution has a body

of student representatives elected abiding the procedures of Presidential election in

accordance with the norms and rules of University of Calicut. The student union is headed by

the chairperson.

CRITERION VII: INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES

The college believes in adopting creative and innovative strategies in teaching and the faculty

members use the available resource to the maximum for achieving the same. We promote,

research activities among teachers and students, and uses techniques like team teaching to

achieve the desired goals. We also see to it that our values tradition and culture imbibed by

the young generation through awareness programs. We also conducts workshop which will

enhance the creative thinking of the students.



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SWOC ANALYSIS

STRENGTH

• Highly qualified and skilled teachers

• Teachers trained and willing to adopt innovative teaching methodology and modern

pedagogy

• Staff concerns for the students and working with students to see that they achieve

their goals

• Strong communication system between Faculty and students

• Strong ethos and positive student culture

• Experienced and skilled support staff

• Greener cleaner and quieter campus

• Mentoring and guidance program for students

• Active students union and Students associations

WEAKNESS

• Old campus and deteriorating infrastructure

• Inadequate placement activities

• Inadequate facility

• Campus appearance and appeal is poor



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OPPORTUNITIES

• Eligible for UGC grants

• Active Alumni Association willing to support college development programs for

starting New Courses

• Starting of Research Departments

• Add on and Certified Courses

• For creating more student’s club

• Social welfare activities

• Development of good campus

• For Hostel facilities

• For Canteen Facilities

• Stationary Store

CHALLENGES

• Lack of Management funding

• Emergence of new generation courses

• Increasing number of professional colleges



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PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION

1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College

1. Name and Address of the College:

Name: SREE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE

Address: KIZHOOR P.O., KUNNAMKULAM.

City: THRISSUR Pin: 680 523 State: KERALA

Website: www.svcollege.ac.in

2. For communication:

Designation Name Telephone

with STD

Code

Mobile Fax Email

Principal Dr. K. Krishnakumary O:04885

222477

R:04885

235107

9495245963 04885

222929

krishna.venu4@

yahoo.com

Vice Principal NIL

Steering

Committee

Co-ordinator

Sri. Arun M. S. O:04885

222477

R:0485

2830946

9061844466 04885

222929

arunvaisakham@

gmail.com

3. Status of the Institution:

Affiliated College √

Constituent College

Any other (specify)

4. Type of Institution:

a. By Gender

i. For Men

ii. For Women

iii. Co-education √

http://www.svcollege.ac.in/

mailto:[email protected]






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b. By Shift

i. Regular √

ii. Day

iii. Evening

5. It is a recognized minority institution?

Yes

No √

If yes specify the minority status (Religious/ Linguistic / any other) and provide

documentary evidence.

6. Sources of funding:

Government √

Grant-in-aid

Self-financing

Any other

7. a. Date of establishment of the college:……30-09-1981

b. University to which the college is affiliated / or which governs the college (If it is a

constituent college)

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

c. Details of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month and Year

(dd-mm-yyyy)

Remarks (If any)

i. 2 (f) 05-04-2013 The college was wrongly

stated as unaided/self

financed college as per

letter dated 05-04-2013.

Later as per the request

the status has changed to

aided college as per

letter dated 19-08-2013.

ii. 12(B) 05-04-2013



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d. Details of recognition / approval by statutory / regulatory bodies other than UGC

(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc) : NIL

Under Section

/ Clause

Recognition /

Approval

details

Institution /

Department

Programme

Date, Month

and Year

(dd-mm-

yyyy)

Validity Remarks

i. NIL NIL NIL NIL

ii. NIL NIL NIL NIL

iii. NIL NIL NIL NIL

iv. NIL NIL NIL NIL

(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)

8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized

by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes No √

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

Yes No √

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes No √

If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No √

If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and

Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq. mts:

Location* Urban

Campus area in sq. mts 12140.6 Square meter

Built up area in sq mts 929.03 Square meter

(Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or

other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other



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agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities

covered under the agreement.

➢ Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities : YES

➢ Sports facilities

• play ground : YES

• swimming pool : NO

• gymnasium : NO

➢ Hostel

• Boys’ hostel : NO

i. Number of hostels

ii. Number of inmates

iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

• Girls’ hostel : NO

i. Number of hostels

ii. Number of inmates

iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

• Working women’s hostel : NO

i. Number of inmates

ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers

available — cadre wise) : NO

• Cafeteria : NO

• Health centre : NO

First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance.

First aid is box is kept in the college.

Health centre staff – : NO

Qualified doctor Full time Part-time

Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time

• Facilities like banking, post office, book shops : NO

• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff : NO



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• Animal house : NO

• Biological waste disposal : NO

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

YES

• Solid waste management facility : NO

• Waste water management : NO

• Water harvesting : YES

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic

year)

SI.

No

Programme

Level

Name of the

Programme/

Course

Duration Entry

Qualification

Medium of

instruction

Sanctioned/

approved

Student

strength

No. of

students

admitted

1 Under-

Graduate

Regular 3 Years Plus Two English B.Com - 60

B.A - 40

59

40

2 Post-Graduate Regular 2 Years Degree English 20 20

3 Integrated

Programmes PG

- - - - - -

4 Ph.D. - - - - - -

5 M.Phil. - - - - - -

6 Certificate

courses

- - - - - -

7 UG Diploma - - - - - -

8 PG Diploma - - - - - -

9 Any Other

(specify and

provide details)

- - - - - -

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes No √

If yes, how many?



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√

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

YES √ NO Number 1

15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,

Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree

awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common

compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

Faculty Departments UG PG Research

Science - - - -

Arts

English B.A English Language

& Literature

M.A English Language

& Literature

-

Malayalam B.A Malayalam

Language & Literature

- -

Commerce Commerce B.Com M.Com

Any Other

(Specify)

- - - -

16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc,

MA, M.Com…)

a. annual system NIL

b. semester system 5

c. trimester system NIL

17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System 3

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach

c. Any other (specify and provide details) 2

(PG courses in Commerce and English are in Credit Semester System)

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

Yes No

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programm.e



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b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.: …………………………………… Date:

…………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:………………………. .

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education

Programme separately?

Yes No

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

Yes No

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.: …………………………………… Date:

…………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:……………………

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education

Programme separately?

Yes No

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

Positions

Teaching faculty

Non-teaching staff

Technical staff

Professor Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F

Sanctioned by the UGC / University/State Government

Recruited

0 0 1 0 4 10 5 1 0 0

Yet to recruit 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

Sanctioned by the Management/ society or other authorized bodies

Recruited

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yet to recruit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *M-Male *F-Female



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21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest

qualification

Professor Associate

Professor Assistant

Professor

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 1 2 3 6

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 2 6 8

PG 0 0 1 1 4 9 15

Temporary teachers (Guest Faculties)

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 1 1 2

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 1 3 4

PG 0 0 0 0 1 8 9

Part-time teachers

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four

academic years.

Categories

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC 17 52 18 56 15 63 13 71

ST 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

OBC 24 101 28 98 31 105 42 152

General 11 31 09 31 09 33 09 62

Others 03 03 00 02 00 00 01 01

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

Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total

Students from the same state where the college is located

137 41 0 0 178

Students from other states of India 1 0 0 0 1 NRI students 0 0 0 0 0

Foreign students 0 0 0 0 0

Total 138 41 0 0 179

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

UG Nil PG 1.6



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26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students

enrolled )

(a) including the salary component Rs. 41,142

(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 5,366

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

Yes No

If yes,

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

University

Yes No

b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.

c) Number of programmes offered

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

Yes No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered

UG Ratio PG Ratio

B.Com 8:121 M.Com 7:32

B.A Malayalam 1:22 M.A English 1:7

B.A English 3:79

29. Is the college applying for

Accreditation :Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only) :

NA

Cycle 1: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... Cycle

2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... Cycle 3:

……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an

annexure.



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31. Number of working days during the last academic year.

194

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year

(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 169

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

…09/07/2014………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

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

NAAC.

AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (ii) ………………

(dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iv) ………………

(dd/mm/yyyy)

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do

not include explanatory/descriptive information)



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CRITERIA - WISE INPUTS

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these

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

Vision


guided by the knowledge.

Mission

➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence to become good citizens of

character and ability, committed to the service of fellow countrymen.

➢ To facilitate the continuous up gradation and to strive for improvement in quality and

ability of the faculty members.



the students.

Motto

➢ AWAKE, ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED.

Objectives

➢ To develop good human being for nation building.

➢ Igniting young minds with creativity and empowering lives.

➢ To develop responsible citizens to meet the challenges of the society.

➢ To uplift the rural youth with good education.



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➢ To serve the student community who are poor, needy, socially and economically

weaker in this region.

➢ To develop transformation in rural youth into educationally, morally, culturally and

spiritually good citizens with greater employment opportunities.

➢ To uplift rural women who lack educational opportunities.

➢ The college admits socially and economically disadvantaged students hailing from

rural pockets, shapes them and works for their betterment in their life.

➢ To motivate the Student’s participations in seminars, conferences, campus

recruitments and are encouraged to develop their hidden skills.

The vision, mission and objectives of the institution are communicated to the students

on the day of orientation program. The values and objectives are handed over concurrently

along with the academics that chisel their attitude towards the world. A few of the means

adopted are elucidated below but they are not limited to these alone, a multi-pronged

approach wherever necessary is adopted.

➢ Displayed at all important locations in the campus.

➢ Calendar of the college contain the vision, mission, objectives and values for easy

perusal and for general awareness.

➢ Professional website is maintained for seamless exchange of information between the

college and all stakeholders.

➢ Interaction with students and their parents on the day of Admission/induction helps in

unveiling the vision and mission of the college.

➢ Union activities and Arts fests bring out the best opportunity to hone the vision

among students.

➢ Our emblem effectively conveys the vision and mission of the college.

1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation

of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific

example(s).

The Curriculum is the core of the educational activity which augments the

requirements of the College and its stakeholders. The implementation of the curricular

practices pivots the need based strategies of the global society. The curriculum is prescribed



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by the University of Calicut. The College Council prepares the academic calendar which

includes the annual schedule of work allotment with various curricular and co-curricular

activities that are to be implemented. The College council meets regularly to incorporate

changes in the schedule as per the requirements. Each faculty member maintains a lesson

plan and work diary with year plan schedule as well as daily recorded activities to keep the

target in view.

1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the

University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and

improving teaching practices?

Support from the University

The Academic Staff College of the University conducts orientation programmes and

refresher courses to update knowledge and to improve teaching practices for the effective

translation of the curriculum. Faculty members of the College participate in such programmes

as stipulated by the University. The University also conducts workshops and seminars

whenever new modules\courses are introduced. The Academic Council, Board of Studies,

Viva Voce and Practical Boards and Evaluation Camps provide an opportunity for the faculty

to interact with members of other institutions for better teaching practices.

➢ Assignments given to the students based on their syllabus which motivates the students to

refer.

➢ Attendance is strictly monitored

➢ Seminars are taken by students based on their syllabus and other general topics which help

them to equip to take a class.

➢ Two Internal Assessment Tests and a Model Examination are conducted for each semester

for the students which will make the students to assess their level for the examinations.

➢ Feedback collected from the students about the quality of teaching and necessary action

taken to correct it.

➢ Institute arrange Industrial visit to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real

life scenario.



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Support from the institution

The Institution encourages the faculty to attend refreshers and orientation programs

offered by the University. The management promotes the participation of faculty members in

faculty enrichment programs like seminar, conference, workshops, paper presentations,

Faculty Exchange Programmes, FDPs, etc. both within the college as well as in other

institutions. The Institution encourages teachers to utilize advanced teaching techniques to

improve their teaching skills. All the Departments are provided with smart boards, LCD

projectors and networking facilities. Eminent professors from other universities are invited to

enlighten the teachers in the latest topics in the curriculum by conducting seminars.

Sl.No. Name of Faculty Department Course Attended From To

1

Dr.G.S.Sandhya

Nair

Commerce Orientation 05/06/2014 02/07/2014

Refresher 15/06/2012 05/07/2012

2

Ms.Sujitha K.A Commerce Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016

Winter school 27/11/2014 17/12/2014

3

Ms.Minu.M.Gopal Commerce Orientation 05/06/2014 02/07/2014

Refresher 15/06/2012 05/07/2012

4

Mr.Arun M.S Commerce Orientation 12/11/2015 09/12/2015

Refresher 17/06/2014 07/07/2014

5 Ms.Femy. O.A Commerce Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016

6 Ms.Deepthi.S. Commerce Orientation 10/08/2016 06/09/2016

7

Ms.Suba

Kuriakose

Commerce Flair Induction

Training

17/10/2016 19/10/2016

Flair Orientation 06/09/2016 06/09/2016

8 Dr Rajith. K.S. Physical

Education

Orientation 10/08/2016 06/09/2016

Refresher 12/06/2012 02/07/2012

9

Dr.P.V.Prakas

Babu

Malayalam Orientation 02/03/2012 29/03/2012

Refresher 30/11/2012 20/12/2012

10

Dr.Jalsa M Malayalam Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016

NSS Orientation 06/02/2013 12/02/2013

Winter School 27/11/2014 17/12/2014

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Dr .Brilly

Raphael.V.

Malayalam Orientation 11/02/2016 09/03/2016

NSS Orientation 28/01/2016 03/02/2016

12

Ms.Priya Varghese Malayalam Orientation 01/01/2014 28/01/2014

Refresher 30/11/2012 20/12/2012

13

Mr.Edison. K.

Verghese

English Refresher 10/03/2011 30/03/2011

Refresher 20/02/2014 11/03/2014



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1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective

curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating

University or other statutory agency.

Curriculum is designed by University of Calicut, and the affiliating colleges have to

strictly follow it. Our faculties who are the members of University Board of studies are

involved in curricular designing. The University of Calicut, remodeled the syllabus into

Choice Based Credit Semester System from 2009 onwards for all UG and PG courses. The

new model curriculum delivery and transaction is enacted in a systematic way. The Choice

Based Credit Semester System allows a selection of need based course from a specific subject

area. The timely feedback makes the delivery of the curriculum more effective. The annual

academic plan is the starting point for the curriculum transaction. The entire College and the

individual faculty of each department have a strategically prepared Time Table. A work

schedule with faculty in charge assigned for all curricular and co-curricular activities is

chalked out for easy delivery and execution. Regular departmental staff meetings discuss the

syllabus to be covered before each semester and it is made known to the students. The

curricular enrichment programs like seminars /workshops and other training programs are

organized to give better knowledge to students and teachers. A few of the means adopted are

elucidated below for effective curriculum delivery.

➢ Students are sent to various companies for the completion of their Project works.

➢ Students are encouraged to participate in various technical events/ competitions

conducted in-house and outside campuses.

➢ Students are encouraged to do innovative project work.

➢ Students are motivated for doing research work and publication of papers in different

seminars, conferences and journals

1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry,

research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the

curriculum?

The teaching faculty of this institution maintains contact with officials of other

institutions and make use of their contacts for the benefit of students. These linkages are of

both formal and informal that are utilized for the fruitful accomplishment of the curriculum.



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Eminent personalities from reputed companies are invited to the institute for delivering

lectures and interaction with the students. Eminent professors from other institutions conduct

classes every year for the faculty members and students. Programs are organized by the

various experts for the benefit of the students and faculty. Students are sent to various

Industries to bridge their gap of theoretical knowledge with practical implementation.

Students participate in different symposium, workshops, seminars, conferences. Through

these programs students are empowered to meet the recent market challenges. As a part of

curriculum, our institution gives permission to conduct yearly industrial visit to various

places, institutions and important business centers, insurance companies and banks and

cultural centers like Kerala Sahithya Academy, School of Drama etc.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the

development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff

members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback,

teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc).

The faculty from the College has actively participated in the structuring and

restructuring processes of curriculum. The modification in the curriculum and requirements

of the college are represented in the university. Syllabus revision committees and workshop

are attended by the representatives of the college for suitable suggestion for better teaching

learning effectives. The faculty members were actively involved in the development of the

curriculum during the transition period from annual to semester system.

The following are the names of our faculty who are members of various academic and

administrative bodies of the University of Calicut.

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Faculty

Department Year Details

1 Dr. K. Krishnakumary Principal 2013-

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U.G. & P.G. Chairperson Board

of Studies Malayalam, University

of Calicut

University nominee St.Joseph’s

college (Autonomous)

Member of Doctoral Committee,

Dept. of Malayalam, University

of Calicut.



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2 Mr. Edison K

Verghese

English 2014 to

2015

Member, Board of Studies,

Functional English, University of

Calicut

3 Mr. Arun M.S Commerce 2015 Attended 2 day workshop on

M.Com Syllabi revision and

unification conducted by

University of Calicut

1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than

those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‘yes’, give details on

the process (‘Needs Assessment’, design, development and planning) and the

courses for which the curriculum has been developed.

No, the institution doesn’t develop any other course in curriculum. But the ED club of

college conducted a three months certificate course on Entrepreneurship management

for inculcating entrepreneurial skill among students who are interested in business.

The three module syllabus was handled by experts from DIC . The students were able

to make their own business plans.

1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are

achieved in the course of implementation?

The syllabus of each course is accompanied by clearly stated objectives by the

University. At the beginning of each academic year, the University notifications are

carefully scrutinized and the changes integrated. Assessment of programme is

formally done according to the conditions of the university. Each faculty makes use of

his/her own method of verifying the effectiveness of teaching skills like group

discussions, oral questions, debates, open book tests, quiz, seminars, power point

presentations, assignments, posters and so forth. Such continued evaluation helps in

assessing the performance of the students. Mentoring also helps in identifying slow

and advanced learners. Slow learners are given remedial coaching.

Internal assessment done through internal exams is made more effective through the

discussion of right answers. The class PTA is gathered after model exams. At the end

of each semester, feedback from students is generated through a well structured



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questionnaire. Feedback from students and parents help in the evaluation of the

successful implementation of courses and aid to improve the curriculum delivery.

➢ All the faculty members of the institution follow the lesson plan for the successful

completion of the syllabus.

➢ The faculty members are required to fill in continuous evaluation diary in every

semester, which is evaluated by head of the department.

➢ Mock tests are conducted regularly for improvement of the students.

➢ Feedback system- At the end of each semester, there is a feedback system, where the

students evaluate their teachers on the basis of certain criterion which are available on

the feedback form.

➢ Corrective and preventive actions are taken whenever required.

It is observed that by the implementation of the aforesaid methodologies, the

University specified objectives for the curriculum is met as stated below:

➢ Most of the students achieve good marks in their respective examinations.

➢ Students of our institution achieve success in various inter-college and intra-college

competitions.

➢ Our Alumni’s are securing top positions in different organizations both academic and

corporate.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill

development courses etc., offered by the institution.

The ED club of college conducted a three months certificate course on

Entrepreneurship management for inculcating entrepreneurial skill among students

who are interested in business. The three module syllabus was handled by experts

from DIC. The students were able to make their own business plans. The Women

Cell conducted classes for inculcating various skills of crafts and hand made products,

which enables the upliftment of girls.



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1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‘yes’,

give details.

The University of Calicut to which the institution is affiliated does not permit either twinning

or dual degree at present. Consequently the college offers add on enrichment courses to the

regular course to augment employability and international level of proficiency for the

students.

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic

flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development,

academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for

employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:

The college follows a common curriculum as per the rules and regulations of the University.

However, with the introduction of CCSS in the academic year 2009-2010, students are

provided the opportunity to select optional subjects as elective paper and open courses. From

the list of papers prescribed by the University, the College has chosen elective papers which

are more appropriate for finding better job opportunities. As per Choice Based Credit

Semester system the students can choose any of the four open courses offered by the

Departments. The course details are given below.

• Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

I. Under Graduate Course (Six Semesters)

Sl. No. Part Course

1 Part I English

2 Part II Malayalam/Hindi/Sanskrit

3 Part III Core and Complementary

•Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options

Options:

Part III Core and Complementary option at the UG level (Choice Based Credit System and

range of subject options)



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Sl.

No.

Programme Semester Core Course Complementary

Course

B.Com

I Management Concepts &

Business Ethics

Managerial

Economics

II Financial Accounting Marketing

Management

III Business Regulatory

Framework

E-Commerce

Management

III Corporate Accounting

IV Cost Accounting Quantitative

Techniques for

Business IV Regulatory Frame work for

Companies

V Accounting for

Management

V Business Research

Methods

V Basics of Banking and

Insurance

V Indian Financial System V Financial Management VI Income Tax Law and

Practice

VI Auditing VI Financial Services

Elective Options for B.Com Course

Sl. No. Programme Elective Courses

1 B.Com Finance

Indian Financial System

Financial Management

Financial Services

Core and Common course option for B.A English (Choice Based Credit System and range of

subject options)

Sl.

No.

Programme Semester Core Course Common Course

B.A

English

I Reading Poetry The four skills for

Communication,

Modern Prose and

Drama (2 papers)

II Reading Prose Inspiring Expressions,

Readings on society

(2papers)

III Reading Drama .Reading Native Media in



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fiction(2 papers) English

IV Modern English Literature,

Methodology of

Humanities (2 Papers)

Reading Fiction and

Non Fiction

V Indian Writing in English ,

Language and Linguistic,

Methodology of Literature,

Informatics(4 Papers)

VI Literary criticism and

Theory, Literature in

English: American and

Post Colonial, women’s

writing, writing for the

media

Sub Options for B.A English Course

Sl.

No.

Programme Sub Semester Courses

1 B.A English Journalism

I Introduction to Communication and

Journalism

II News reporting and Editing

III History of Mass Media

IV Corporate Communication and

Advertising

History

I Social and Cultural History of

Britain – Ancient and Medieval

Period

II Socialism and cultural History of

Britain- History of Tudors and

Stuarts

III History of Revolution and Era of

colonization.

IV History of Victorian and Post

Colonial Developments

Core and Common course option for B.A Malayalm (Choice Based Credit System and

range of subject options)

Sl.

No.

Programme Semester Course Title

B.A

Malayalam

I

Common Course (English)


Common Course 7

Malayala sahithyam-1

Core Course 1

Malayalakavitha Navothangattom

Ist complementary (sanskrit/ Journalism)



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IInd Complementary

(Keralapadanan- Poorvakalakeralam)

II


Common course( English)

Common Course8

MalayalaSahithyam2

Core Course II

Malayala cherukada sahithyam

Ist Complementary(Sanskrit/Journalism)

IInd Complementary

(Keralapadanam- madyakalaKeralam

III


Common Course 9

Malayala sahithyam 3

Core course III

Malayalakavitha utharagattom

Core Course IV Nadakam / thirakada

Ist Complementary (Sanskrit/Journalism)

IInd Complementary

Kerlapadanam- Adini

Vesakalakeralam

IV


Common Course 10

Mlayala Sahithyam4

Core Course V

Bashasastharavum basha charithravum

Core Course VI

Novel sahithyam

Ist complementary (Sanskrit/Journalism)

IInd Complementary

(Kerala padanam- Aadunika Keralam

V

Core Course VII Malayala vyakaranam

Core Course VIII

Paschathya sahithya sidandhanagal

Core Course IX

Malayala sahithya vimarsanam

Core Course X

Nadodivijaneeyam

Open course I

Chalachithra padanam

Sahithyavum Sargathma rachanyum

Sthreepadanangal

Core Course XI

Malayala Kavitha Poorvagattom

Core Course XII

Gadya sahithyam

Core Course XIII



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VI Paurasthya Sithandangal

Core Course XIV

Nvasamskarapadanangal

Elective

Madayama padanam

Vivarthanam

Cyber Malyalam

Open Courses Offered by the Institution

Sl. No. Department Open Course

1 English Creative Writing in English

2 Malayalam Chalachitrapadanam

3 Commerce E-Commerce

4 Physical Education Physical Activity Health and Wellness

II. Post Graduate Courses (Four Semesters)

Sl.

No.

Programme Semester Courses

1 M.A

English

I

British Literature from Chaucer to the 18th Century

British Literature: The 19th Century

Shakespeare

Writing for Media

II

20th Century literature up to World War II

Criticism and theory

American Literature

European fiction in translation

III

Twentieth Century British literature: Post 1940

The English language: History and Structure

Film Studies

Malayalam literature in Translation

IV

Indian English Literature

Dissertation

Post Colonial Poetry

Indian English Fiction

Introduction to Cultural Studies

2 M.Com

I

Business Environment

Quantitative Techniques

Accounting for Managerial Decisions

Management Information Systems

Organisational Theory and Practice

II

International Business

Advanced Corporate Accounting

IT Applications in Commerce

Operations Research

Strategic Management



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III

Financial Management

Research Methodology in Commerce

Income Tax Law & Practice

Advanced Cost Accounting

Project Work

IV

Consumer Behaviour

Service Marketing

Advertising and Sales Management

Retail Management

Project Work & Viva Voce

• Courses offered in modular form

The university frame the syllabus based on the modular form.

• Credit transfer and accumulation facility

Credit Transfer or accumulation of credit facility is not available, since the courses are

offered in modular form no choice is provided. Therefore credits cannot be exchanged.

• Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses

Even though it facilitates provision for learner mobility between educational

institutions through transfers, it does not give the freedom to move in and out of two or more

academic programmes within an institution or in more than one institution. But if the student

fails to complete the course within the fixed time span, he/she is given some more chances to

complete the course through Token Registration.

• Enrichment courses

Department Certificate course

Commerce Certificate course in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Commerce Certificate course in Computer Application and Internet

Malayalam Certificate course in Introduction to Linguistics

Malayalam Certificate course in Indian Aesthetics based on Dance Forms

English Certificate course in Creative writing

English Certificate course in English Grammar



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1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‘yes’, list them and indicate

how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum,

fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.

The college doesn’t offer any self - financed programmes.

1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional

and global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide details of such programme and

the beneficiaries.

Our institution conducts programmes, which are intended to develop practical skill in

various activities. They include:

➢ Career Orientation Programmes

➢ Personality Development Class

➢ Yoga

➢ Cyber crimes

➢ Road Safety

➢ Life guidance for all final year UG and PG Students

➢ Student Counseling

➢ Value education

➢ Short term computer courses

➢ Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)

Besides the above the college also offers several other skill development programs like.

➢ Workshops on Flower making

➢ Workshop on paper bag, chalk, pouch making

➢ Mehandi Designing

➢ Glass painting

➢ Jewellery making

➢ Workshop on Bamboo products

➢ Food Fest



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1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-

face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the

courses/combination of their choice” If ‘yes’, how does the institution take

advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?

There is no flexibility of combining the conventional mode and the distance mode in the

choice of courses. With the implementation of CCSS, students are getting an opportunity to

select optional courses in the Semester V. They have the opportunity to opt for open course

papers and language papers of their choice.

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University’s

Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution’s goals and

objectives are integrated?

Efforts are made by the institution to supplement the University’s Curriculum and ensure that

the academic programmes and Institution‘s goals and objectives are integrated. We follow the

curriculum prescribed by the University of Calicut thoroughly that helps to fulfill our

institutional goals. Along with the prescribed one, we deliver some special lectures apart

from curriculum. Guest lecturers are invited for sharing expert’s knowledge on specific

domains. Teachers are inspired to attend refresher course, seminars, summer schools, winter

schools etc which helps them to enrich their knowledge. Seminars, Workshops are organized

in our college. Beyond Syllabus classes are regularly conducted on emerging fields. Their

quality is enhanced through projects, assignments, power point presentations, seminars and

quiz programmes. The college also encourages the students to attend seminars and

programmes organized by other institutions. The Career Guidance Cell, Women Cell and

other such clubs plan and organize various programmes to ensure the integrations of

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1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to

enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic

employment market?

The college strictly adheres to the syllabus designed by the University of Calicut but while

delivering this syllabus content to the students, our faculty enrich it with their own expertise

and experience so that the students also gain employable qualities that enable them get jobs in

this highly competitive world.

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of our college regularly interact with the industrial

experts and understand the market needs. These demands of the companies are then

communicated to the IQAC team which in turn formulates extra classes which are then

conducted to make up the deficiencies in the students to make them employable.

The task of framing of curriculum of the college, as stated earlier, is in the hands of its parent

affiliating institution i.e. University of Calicut. The institution can only enrich and organize

the curriculum by supplementing it with extra courses, so that the students are benefited in

the best possible manner.

1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues

such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT

etc., into the curriculum?

At present the nation as whole is confronted with various social issues like gender

discrimination, women abuse, environmental issues, human rights violation etc, there by the

college has a Women Cell and Nature Club. The Women Cell organizes and makes

awareness about the Women rights and Human rights. The Women Cell aims to promote and

strengthen women through seminars, discussions, conducting Karate classes, Yoga etc. The

Women Cell also looks into matters related to harassment of women in the campus. The

Women Cell of college stands for Gender equality.

The institution enlarges the scope of the curriculum by sensitizing students to such issues

through celebration and observation of certain significant days such as Independence Day,

Republic Day, Human Rights Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Blood Donors Day, Alzheimer’s Day,

Volunteer’s Day, International Women’s Day, Children’s Day, Environmental Day, Anti

Drugs Day, Road Safety Week, Blood donation camp etc



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The institution is responsible to protect human rights and avoid gender discriminations

among students. The Nature Club of the college protects the environment and conducts rally

to make the awareness about “Protecting Environment” IQAC committee of the institution

adopts the latest technology which is required for the teaching learning process.

Nowadays, the increased emission of green house gases like carbon dioxide, methane and

other oxides of nitrogen and sulfur have caused climatic changes. Our institution is rightly

concerned about these global issues. Nature club and NSS units of this College keep the

campus green, by planting and protecting trees in the campus. Nature club creates

environmental awareness among the students.

Even if the ICT are limited in our college all efforts are made by the institution to integrate

ICT into the teaching learning process. Power point presentations are conducted by the

students which will equip them to use ICTs. The university has included assignment,

seminars and projects as a part of the curriculum and this has led to an increased use of

technology by staff and students. The library has INFLIBNET facility through which 6000 e-

journals and 97000 e-books can be accessed.

1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure

holistic development of students?

➢ Moral and ethical values

Classes on Values and Ethics in life and profession are conducted. Speakers are

invited to speak on different social issues. Some of the programmes conducted by our college

relating to this are:

Program Resource Person

Value addition program : Swamy Bhoomananda Theertha

Yoga Session : Yoga Experts

Family Values & Parenting : Dr. P Sasikumar (Psychologist)

Counseling for students : Dr.Jasna, Psychologist

Orientation program for freshers : Dr. G. S Sandhya Nair

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➢ employable and life skills

With plenty of restrictions, the College takes all measures to enhance the employability of

students. Certificate courses and practical classes are conducted by the college for making

the students employable. Students are also given:

• Counseling by experts

• Career Oriented Programmes by experts

• Classes on Personality Development

• Communication Skills

• Visit to Industrial areas

• Co-ordination with prospective external agencies/ industries/companies

• Coaching class for students for various competitive tests such as Bank Tests,

KPSC, etc

• NET/SET coaching classes

• Mehandi designing

• Glass painting ,Jewelry making classes

• Flower making

• Handmade Bags, Pouches

• Legal Literacy classes etc

Students are also allotted the different responsibilities in organizing various events

and activities such as cultural programmes, competitions, seminars, workshops etc. In this

way they improve their team building and organizational skills.

➢ Better career options

The career guidance placement cell of the college always takes initiatives to conduct

various career guidance classes by experts from various fields. It forms linkages with various

organizations that are potential employment opportunities for students. The cell also provides

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1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from

stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?

Feedbacks from the students are helpful in rectifying the shortcomings of the curriculum.

College takes the online feedback on curriculum from students and teachers, where the

feedback analysis report of the curriculum are reviewed by the Principal and IQAC

coordinator and it is sent to the University for the Enrichment of the curriculum.

Feedback from alumnae is also taken to understand the benefit which they have received

from their work life.

1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment

programmes?

The college has a very clear and transparent way to monitor and evaluate the quality of

various enrichment programmes initiated by it. The College’s efforts to ensure that the

curriculum bears a thrust on these core values include the initiative for Contribution to

national development. The college uses education as the tool for empowering women and

through the transaction of the curriculum it has adopted, it seeks to address the all round

development of the students enrolled in the various academic programs if offers.

Department Certificate course

Commerce

Certificate course in Supply Chain and

Logistics Management

Certificate course in Computer Application

and Internet

Malayalam Certificate course in Introduction to

Linguistics

Certificate course in Indian Aesthetics based

on Dance Forms

English

Certificate course in Creative writing

Certificate course in English Grammar



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1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the

curriculum prepared by the University?

During the formation/ reformation/ modification of the curriculum, the University invites the

representatives from the colleges to put forward the views on behalf of the college. Faculty

members regularly attend workshops and seminars on revision of curriculum. The College

can only forward the suggestions of its faculty to the university through the members of

Board of studies. Periodical suggestions for the improvement of the curriculum are also

provided through the Staff council meeting via the members of university board members of

our college.

1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on

Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the University and made use

internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes?

YES, The college has a well-established system of collecting feedback from its stake holders.

Stake holders Frequency and mode of feedback

Alumni Feedback Every year institute organizes Alumni Meet in which feedback is collected to

enrich the curriculum

Students Feedback Online feedback on curriculum is taken

Faculty Feedback Online feedback on curriculum is taken

1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the

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

Post Graduate programme in English was introduced in the year 2014.

Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like

to include.

• To enhance the curriculum, college is planning to offer 6 certificate course in the next

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CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND PROFILE

Student Enrolment is 100% at the time of Admission in all the programmes offered by the

College. There are arts and science colleges in a radius of 25 kms, demand for our courses is

always increasing.

2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?

Publicity:

Mode Details

College Website Information about number and range of courses, eligibility, process

of admission and academic as well as support facilities

University Website University website gives the information about our college, the

course offered etc

College Prospectus Details of the college, course offered and college support facilities

Media Advertisement through Newspaper

Transparency:

The centralized ranking process (CRP) single window system was introduced for the U.G

admissions from the academic year 2013-14. Prior to the implementation of CRP the

institution used to issue application forms and prospectus for the aspirants as per the norms of

the University of Calicut. The prospectus and the college website provide necessary

information about the programmes.

Stages of admission were notified in newspapers in accordance with university regulations

for regular courses. The provisional rank lists are exhibited on the notice boards of the

college, and the students are informed of the date of admission and other required

information through interview cards which were sent sufficiently early to reach the students.

After implementing CRP the selection list is downloaded from the university website and

exhibited in the college notice board. The university decides the dates of interview for each

category and is notified in the newspaper. The college conducts interview accordingly on the

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2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii)

common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii)

combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any

other) to various programmes of the Institution.

The institution offers three undergraduate (UG) programmes and two PG programme. The

admission is made purely on the basis of merit. Index mark is the basis for admission which

includes the bonus marks given for NSS/NCC/Literacy activity as per the university norms.

The entire process of admission is steered by an admission monitoring committee comprising

the Principal, Heads of all Departments, one office staff and office superintendent. Formerly

the admission process for UG and PG programmes were done by calling applications by the

college. The aspirants were to submit duly filled in application forms before the closing date.

After scrutinizing applications, provisional rank lists of students are published and intimated

through post cards about their rank, course, time and date of interview. During interview

original documents are verified and the candidates were admitted after the payment of fees.

Admission committee members conduct counselling and help the students in the admission

process. Only the applications of students who have secured EHS (Eligibility for Higher

Studies) in the qualifying examination are considered. The seats available for admission are

set by the state Government and University of Calicut.

After implementing CAP (Centralised Admission Process) in 2013-14 (Current

Scenario)

➢ The selection list is downloaded from the university website and exhibited in the

college notice board.

➢ Interview is conducted on the prescribed date as announced by the University for each

Category except for candidates under management and community quota.

➢ During interview original documents including the mark list of the qualifying

examination is verified and the candidate is admitted after the payment of fees.



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In the case of PG admissions University adopted single window intake programme in the year

2011-12 and for rest of the years the admission procedures were similar to that of UG

programme. For M.A. English programme University is conducting an entrance test from

2012 admission onwards for candidates from other streams who wish to join for M.A English

course. Centralised Admission Process for the PG courses started in 2016-17.

2016-17

The University allots the direct admission through Centralized Admission Process

(CAP). The University allots the students to each program according to their selection.

Currently the college has role only in Management Quota. The Management selects the

students based on “Purely Merit”.

The criteria of admission are in accordance with the strict regulations of the university and

the policy of the Government. The marks obtained in the qualifying examination are the main

criteria for the selection.

Allotments of seats for different categories are given below:

Sl. No. Category Percentage of Seats

1 Open merit quota(Two seats in each discipline are

reserved for sports students)

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2 Community quota 10

3 Management quota 20

4 SC/ST 20

5 One seat in all subjects is reserved for students from

Lakshadeep irrespective of their caste and religion.

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Reservation Seats or Additional Seats

1. Physically Handicapped: For P G programmes, the reservation shall be given 3% in

aggregation.

2. Lakshadweep Candidates: One seat in a PG programme in the affiliated Arts and

Science Colleges and Departments is additionally created and reserved over and

above the sanctioned strength, but within the Statutory maximum limit for the native

students of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, recommended by the Director of

Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep.



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3. Sports Quota: one seat for M.A and M.Com Programme together will be additionally

created and reserved over and above the sanctioned strength, but within the statutory

maximum limit for the outstanding sports stars.

The institution does not insist on any further specific cutoff marks for admission, other than

those prescribed by the University, as one of our objectives is to provide access, especially to

the underprivileged. We always stand for the upliftment of the socially and educationally

backward of the area where the institution is located.

The following table shows marks prescribed by the University for Admission to the UG and

PG programmes:

Category Minimum Marks for Admission

UG PG

General A pass in the Higher

Secondary Examination

A pass in the qualifying examination with a

minimum of 45% for BA/B.Com.

OBC A pass in the Higher


A pass in the qualifying examination with a

minimum of 40% for BA/B.Com.

SC/ST A pass in the Higher


A pass in the degree course

The index marks are calculated on the basis of the criteria given below:

Category of Candidate Bonus Marks Awarded for Admission

UG PG

Ex-servicemen, their widows and children 15 15

Prizes in the literary, arts, sports and

games, at least at the University Level

15 15

NCC/NSS 10 10

NCC ‘A’ Certificate 03 03

NCC ‘B’ Certificate 05 05

NCC ‘C’ Certificate 10 10

For PG admission, 10 marks will be added to the index marks of the students who have

completed 30 days of compulsory social service during their UG Programme. For every



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additional attempt in the qualifying examination, 10 marks will be deducted from the index

marks subject to a maximum of 25 marks.

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level

for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with

other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.

The admission is based on the index marks secured by a student, and not exclusively on the

percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Undergraduate Programme

SVC- Sree Vivekananda College

SKC- Sree Krishna College

(Minimum and maximum includes reservation category)

Programme MAX/

MIN

Marks

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

SVC SKC SVC SKC SVC SKC SVC SKC

B.A English Max 82 83 84 84 86 84 88 82

Min 52 56 50 57 63 57 58 59

B.A

Malayalam

Max 78 81 80 80 81 78 81 77

Min 57 65 61 64 58 56 55 64

B.Com Max 93 94 94 99 92 97 92 95

Min 57 70 57 48 57 49 69 49

Post Graduate Programme

Programme MAX/

MIN

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Marks SVC NC SVC NC SVC NC SVC NC

M.A

English Max

80

84

86

82

88

81

Min

60 64 62 60 65 64

M.Com

Max 89 89 91 81 89 94 90 94

Min 70 65 79 48 66 50 65 61



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2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student

profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it

contributed to the improvement of the process?

Review

The institution assures that all admissions done are as per the norms and regulations of

University of Calicut and the State Government. Students are admitted to each programme

after careful scrutiny of their credentials and qualifications, and the admission process is

undertaken by the Admission Committee, which meticulously reviews the process. It also

reviews the admission process annually; simultaneously the student profile is reviewed by

IQAC.

Outcome

The profiles of students undergoing each programme are collected at the beginning of every

academic year and their skills and interests are identified by the class teachers. The students

are subsequently motivated to excel in the respective areas and an assessment is done at the

end of each academic year to review their achievements and growth. The admission process

is digitalized as per the advice of the admission committee. Although the entire process of

admission is elaborate, it is meticulous, systematic and well documented.

Categories 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC 17 53 18 56 15 63 13 71

ST 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

OBC 24 101 28 98 31 105 42 152

General 11 31 09 31 09 33 09 62

Others

(OEC)

03 03 00 02 00 00 01 01

Total 55 188 55 187 55 201 65 286

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following

categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution

and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity

and inclusion

The institution upholds the spirit of the constitution of India. The genuine concern

for equity can be seen in the admission process of the college. The college follows

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a. SC/ST

Students from SC/ST category are allotted seats as per the state’s reservation policy

and guidelines. A special consideration is given to the ST students by providing them with a

5% reservation in this college in consideration of the density of ST population. Fees

exemption/concession and scholarship benefits are also extended to the students according to

rules and regulations of the Government of Kerala.

b. OBC

Fees exemption/concession benefits are also extended to the students according to

rules and regulations of the Government of Kerala.

c. Women

About 80% of the admitted students in this institution are girls and there is no separate

reservation for women as per Government rules.

d. Differently-abled

Three percent of the seats are reserved for the differently-abled in each programme

e. Economically-weaker sections

Students from economically weaker sections are encouraged and supported in the

form of fee concessions

f. Minority Community

Ours is not a minority community institution. So Minority community reservation is

not applicable to our college.

g. Sports Reservation

Two seats in each Under Graduate courses will be reserved for candidates with

outstanding records in sports and games as per the rules of the Government of Kerala and

University of Calicut.

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Reservation for students belonging to different categories in percentage

The detailed reservation chart followed for admission is shown below.

Sl. No Category Percentage of Reservation (as per

Government rules)

1 SC/ST 20 %

2 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 3%

RESERVATION CHART

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

SC/ST PH

CHART SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF BOYS AND GIRLS ADMITTED IN THE

LAST 4 YEARS DEPARTMENT PROGRAM GENDER WISE RATIO



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Department of English

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Boys

Girls

Department of Malayalam

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Boys

Girls



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Department of Commerce

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Boys

Girls

ACTUAL REPRESENTATION OF STUDENTS BELONGING TO DIFFERENT

RESERVATION CATEGORIES AS IN 2016-17

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

SC ST OBC OEC General

2016-17



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2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution

during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase /

decrease and actions initiated for improvement.

Programmes

Year

Number of

applications

Number of

students

admitted

Demand

ratio

UG Programme

1 BA English

2014-15 2144 20 536:5

2015-16 2144 20 536:5

2016-17 2573 39 2573:39

2 BA

MALAYALAM

2014-15 1160 25 232:5

2015-16 1160 25 232:5

2016-17 1664 40 208:5

3 B.Com

2014-15 3821 32 3821:32

2015-16 3821 32 3821:32

2016-17 4773 59 4773:59

PG Programme

1 M. Com

2014-15 170 10 17:1

2015-16 695 10 139:2

2016-17 647 20 647:20

2

M.A English

(Course Started

during 2014-15)

2014-15 21 10 21:10

2015-16 185

10 37:2

2016-17 462 20 231:10

The demand for admission is very high in comparison with the previous years. The college

strives to start more PG and UG programmes in the campus, and proposals are forwarded to

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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure

adherence to Government policies in this regard?

The institution is sensitive towards the needs of the differently–abled students. Their

applications for admission are considered and such students have been given admission as per

rules.

➢ The college provides the ramp facilities, wheel chairs and the entire classroom is

situated in ground floor

➢ The vehicles of the day scholars are specially permitted to reach up to their

classrooms.

➢ Visually challenged students are permitted to use I-Pad or other recording facility to

record the seminars and dictated notes.

➢ Teachers take additional classes for them either before or after the regular class hours.

➢ Peer group helps are arranged to accompany them to classrooms, laboratories, library

and toilets.

2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills

before the commencement of the programme? If ‘yes’, give details on the process.

The profiles of the students are collected and their strengths and weaknesses are

assessed during the orientation program. Students are subjected to various methods of

evaluations like written tests, assignments and presentations. Based on their performance,

students are identified as slow, average and advanced learners.

• Orientation program is conducted at the Department level to educate all the

enrolled students about the programme and the facilities available in the

institution.

• Bridge courses are conducted for a week at the class level to get the students

acquainted with the programmes

• Remedial Coaching Classes or Scholar Support Programme is implemented in

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2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the

knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme

of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.

A bridge course is conducted at the beginning of every academic year to equip the

students to face the programme and the courses with confidence. Scholar Support Programme

conducted with the assistance of the Department of Collegiate Education identifies weak

students and their needs and strives to cater to those requirements in a systematic way.

Remedial teaching classes also have been useful in improving the knowledge level of the

students. Peer study groups also help to bridge the knowledge divide among our students.

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,

inclusion, environment etc.?

Our institution has a well functioning Women Cell, Anti-ragging Cell, Anti-sexual

harassment Cell undertake programmes to sensitize students on issues of gender, inclusion,

human rights, legal literacy, environment and other relevant issues. It also takes initiative to

observe days like World Environment Day, Earth Day, International Women's Day and AIDS

Day

Gender Sensitisation

More than 85% students of our college are women, and so gender issues are given

prime importance. Different clubs /cells are active in our college for gender sensitization.

➢ Women Cell

The Women Cell is active. The aim of the Cell is to promote awareness and active

response among women to social issues and bring out their full potential as resources for their

own development and that of the nation with the motto “Empowered Women Nation’s

Strength”. The Cell has rendered immense contribution to the students and local community

through awareness programmes, guidance and counselling, training and welfare programmes

for women. Reports of the activities and procedures are systematically documented and the

utilization of the fund is audited. Major activities of Women Cell include:



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o Glass Painting

o Counseling

o Yoga

o Karate Class

o Poster Designing on Women empowerment

o Open Discussion

Inclusion

The college takes additional care to ensure that the staff and students are aware about

the issues of upliftment of the deprived communities. The socially and economically

backward sections are integrated into the College community through various promotional

measures like scholarships and other incentives, both at the Government and the Institutional

level. Prompt dissemination of information and dispensing of scholarships and financial

assistance are carried out.

Students are encouraged to help out each other both financially and academically, and

a support system for this is devised in the class. The College organizes a common send- off

ceremony for all outgoing students under the leadership of College Union every year.

Important national days are celebrated to create social and civic sense in students and

promote inclusiveness and patriotism. The disabled students too are especially monitored and

assisted. They are given opportunities according to their skill and talent so as to motivate

them and help them feel one with the community.

Nature Club.

The College makes all attempts to maintain a green campus by planting trees, maintenance of

floral gardens. The Nature club of the institution has created a “Eco Hub” in the college

premises. The nature club created the Rain water harvesting. The college makes use of

water from rainwater harvesting system introduced in the campus.

The Nature club has made poster campaign that help mould the habit and culture of

environment consciousness and energy conservation. Posters which exhort to love nature are

exhibited. We keep the campus free of plastic as far as possible. Students are also required to

clean their own class rooms, switch off electric gadgets immediately after use, and minimize

the use of paper. A campus cleaning day is organized by the college under the leadership of

NSS in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi “Swacha Bharath” programme introduced by our

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2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs

of advanced learners?

Identification

➢ The Advanced Learners who get enrolled in the Institution are first identified from the

Admission Rank List.

➢ The teacher in charge of the Admission to each Dept. makes a personal interview with

the students at the time of the admission.

➢ Tutorial System is highly effective in detecting and promoting Advanced learners.

Facilities for Advance learners

➢ “Walk with a scholar” was introduced where the Advance learners are indentified

and given opportunity to spent time with the experts of their domain, which includes

Industry field, seminars, workshops etc.

➢ Special mentoring is provided to the advanced learners.

➢ The advanced learners are given extra-assignments and are encouraged to take part in

activities such as quizzes, essay writing, competitions and seminars.

➢ They are encouraged to acquire new and advanced information through books and the

internet to bring out their full potential. They are given opportunity to present papers

in seminars, and are sent for academic programmes outside the campus.

2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the

academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of

drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically

challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)?

The institution has many mechanisms to collect, analyze and use the data of academic

performance of the students. Department wise Students Data is collected and recorded in each

department so as to analyse the students in every case. The Class in charge of the Department

is responsible to collect and record the student’s data. Faculty in charge of the course and

Class in charge continuously observes the academic performance of the students.

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The major reasons of drop outs which are analysed are:

➢ Post marital needs and constraints.

➢ Other job opportunities.

➢ Family Problems

➢ Other professional courses

Measures to overcome the dropouts

➢ Arranging personal meeting with the students as well as with parents and counsel

them.

➢ Guidance to avail government fee concession to deserved categories of Students.

➢ Financial support is extended by the faculties upto a certain extent

➢ Departments provide study materials, medical aid and financial support to meet other

academic and personal needs.

➢ As number of students in each class is comparatively less than other colleges a

personal care can be made to our students which help to create a parental affection

with our students.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation

schedules? (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)

Academic Calendar of the University

The academic programmes of the college are based on the academic calendar of

University of Calicut. The academic calendar provided by the University at the beginning of

every academic year is the broad plan of the academic activities. It provides the number of

working days, holidays, schedule of end-semester examinations etc.

Academic Calendar of the College

The IQAC team along with the Principal and the HOD of the each department plans

its teaching and assessment schedule within the broad spectrum of calendar of University of

Calicut and submits the plan before College Council which gives a temporal map of the

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Academic calendar of the Department

Informal calendar is maintained by the HOD of the department. The dates for

submission of assignments, conduct of seminars, test papers, Publication of Internal

Assessment grades, industrial visits, association activities, departmental club activities,

registering of grievances, if any etc. are mentioned in the calendar. This is displayed on the

notice board and intimated to the students in the classroom. The meeting also plans out the

modules/portions to be completed every month. The Department meetings are convened

every month to review the activities.

Individual Teaching Plan

This is in the form of an Academic diary maintained by the faculty to ensure

compliance of the academic plans of the Department. The Teaching plan is to be handed over

to the Head of the Department whenever demanded. Hourly attendance is taken which is

reviewed weekly and consolidated semester-wise by the Class in charge.

College Council Meeting

At the beginning of the academic year the Principal convenes a meeting of the

Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff to draw an annual blue-print of the academic and allied

activities. The IQAC coordinator and Superintendent of the Office address the staff. They

give direction to the whole staff regarding the activities and support services for the year. The

Co-coordinators for the various clubs and activities of the college are deputed in the council

meeting.

Evaluation

The final evaluation of students is done according to the university schedule.The

departments carry out internal assessment based on

➢ Students’ performance in class tests, assignments, seminar presentations, viva voce

and attendance. Towards the end of each semester, the internal grades are published

on the notice board and complaints received if any are rectified and forwarded to the

university.

➢ Theory and practical examinations are conducted by the university and evaluation is

carried out. The results of examinations are declared and score cards issued by the

university.



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2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?

➢ Online 360-degree feedback is taken of the teacher from the students, principal, peer

and self. The feedback analysis reports are reviewed by the IQAC coordinator and

Principal. Actions and appreciation are taken accordingly.

➢ IQAC prepares an academic calendar for the proposed academic year for each

department and assures its implementation.

➢ Teaching has become more ICT enabled.

➢ Recommended to create 5 classrooms with smart boards.

➢ Enrichment of teaching-learning resources like library, digital data base, e-journal

subscription, INFLIBNET etc.

➢ Value education class to students.

➢ RLOs (Reusable Learning Objects) in all subjects.

➢ IQAC has suggested each department to start an Add-on Courses.

➢ Introduction of more student centric methods like GDs and Debates.

➢ Departmental seminars and workshops are encouraged and supported.

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures

and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning,

collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?

The paradigm shift in the learning process is a hallmark of this institution. The institution

ensures student centric environment by means of digital interactive boards in all classrooms.

The teachers are able to go online and access information from INFLIBNET and other digital

sources as and when required. In order to develop skills like interactive learning,

collaborative learning and independent learning among the students the following activities

are done in our college.

➢ The assignments and projects are given both individually and collectively which

contribute to their collaborative learning potential.

➢ Students are given freedom to choose topics for project works and seminar

presentations.

➢ Presentations by the students open up opportunity for interacting with the teachers as

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➢ Students are encouraged to make presentations with the help of the interactive boards

with PPT slides.

➢ Feedback on respective seminar presentations, assignments and projects offer a

platform for participatory evaluation.

➢ Role plays are conducted to equip the students to handle several situations

➢ Group discussions and group assignments are part of class room teaching.

➢ Group Presentations make them plan, prepare and present as a team.

➢ Quizzing is another favourite method among students.

➢ Inter Departmental competitions like Project Presentation make them more

competitive and help ward off stage fright.

➢ Students organize lectures as part of Dept. association activities.

➢ Study tours are part of some of the Programmes.

2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper

among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators?

Critical Thinking

The various academic and co-academic programmers conducted in this college help

the students to improve their communication skill, analytical ability, emotional

quotient, decision making skill, self esteem and creative thinking.

➢ The University has prescribed a book on Critical Thinking for all UG students in their

Common course in English.

➢ The Institution promotes critical thinking through the activities of various clubs.

➢ Students become involved in the administrative affairs of the College through the

Students Union.

➢ Students are given assignments on general topics on which they have to use critical

thinking for preparation.

Creativity

Students have ample opportunities in the campus to nurture and develop their creativity.

There are various clubs for the students who are interested in creative activities. The various

competitions in Arts, sports, literary activities are aimed at testing the creativity in students.

Some of the activities conducted by different clubs/cells in our college for improving the

creative skill of the students include:



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➢ Role play by the HR club under Department of Commerce

➢ Product Launch by Marketing Club of Department of Commerce

➢ Quiz Competition by Finance Club of Department of Commerce

Scientific Temper

An interdisciplinary approach is encouraged among students through open courses,

seminars and discussions with experts. Scientific temper is created in writing skill through

department magazines, manuscript magazines and college magazines. Leadership skill and

management skill of the students are encouraged through works like campus beautification,

documentary and short film making etc. Participation in Entrepreneurship Club, NSS, and

Red Ribbon Club also boost their team working skills, self esteem, and individuality. The

Commerce Association has three clubs – Marketing, HR and Finance, which fosters the

enhancement of management skills among students. Innovative ideas are collected from

students to foster scientific temper and they are encouraged to prepare project works on them.

All the above initiatives kindle and nurture the spirit of creativity, critical thinking and

scientific temper in our students.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty members

for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National

Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology

(NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.

➢ Faculty uses e-campus portal to upload the study material, where the students can

view the student material at any point of time, they can view, download and make the

discussion.

➢ Through the use of illustrations, online simulation and power point presentations the

process of teaching-learning is made more interesting and effective. The faculty

members use projected aids like slides and videos, which are available on YOUTUBE

and internet.

➢ The institution is equipped with overhead projectors, LCD projectors and the entire

faculty members and students have access to Wi-Fi broadband internet.



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➢ The institution has a sizable collection of eBooks and multimedia content such as

video lecture series, animated demos and documentary movies. Students have access

to internet and INFLIBNET and a number of magazines and news papers through

which they can gather vast amount of information and effectively update themselves

with current knowledge..

2.3.6 How are the students and faculty members exposed to advanced level of

knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops

etc.)?

➢ Teachers participate in regional and national/international seminars in their respective

fields and new information gathered from there are disseminated to the student

community.

➢ National drama is conducted by the English department and students get opportunity

to listen to and interact with the subject experts.

➢ Experts from industry and academy are invited to deliver talks, and students and

faculty members benefit academically from these sessions.

2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \ benefitted) on the academic, personal

and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/

mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students?

The College follows the mentoring system, where the each faculty is assigned with a certain

number of students. The mentors take care of the student’s academic, personal and psycho-

social related issues of the students.

Counseling by the Faculties

Counseling is done by the Class in charge or other faculties of our college itself. The

details of these are kept confidential to protect the privacy of students. Each year few cases

are reported in each departments which are analysed through the following steps.

➢ Study about the problem

➢ Analysing the several aspects of the problem

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2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty

members during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution

to encourage the faculty members to adopt new and innovative approaches and the

impact of such innovative practices on student learning?

The college is well aware of the rapid changes in the field of higher education and research,

and the college has been taking efforts to keep pace with the innovative teaching-learning

practices. The following are a few of the measures adopted:

➢ Promotion of student-centric learning through interactive classes, assignments,

projects, seminars and practical sessions.

➢ The faculty members have graduated from the use of conventional blackboards to

interactive smart boards for teaching.

➢ The faculty members effectively utilize the Wi-Fi internet and INFLIBNET facility

for data collection, preparation of notes and for enhancing the student participation in

learning.

➢ The students are trained and motivated to make seminar presentations with the help of

ICT.

➢ Students are encouraged to submit their assignments online so that the use of paper

can be reduced.

➢ Students are also prompted to use scanners and printers for academic purposes

➢ Movies and documentaries related to the curriculum are exhibited before the classes

so that teaching can be made effective and easier.

➢ Hands-on learning is encouraged through field visits, industrial visits and project

works.

➢ Students are motivated to access digital learning materials and e-books for data

collection.

2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?

The institution has a well equipped college library connected with internet facility and

sufficient reading space and congenial ambience. The students can access books, newspapers,

journals and magazines from the library, and if required can photocopy the materials. New



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editions are added and the library stock is updated with current volumes. Students are issued

books both from the general library and also avail the facility of the Inflibnet for the

preparation of seminars, assignments, reference and project works. In each department, one

teacher is in charge of issuing library books both for the students and staff.

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the

planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’, elaborate on the challenges

encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these.

With the introduction of Semester system, the academic process has become a bit challenge

to faculty and students. This is mainly due to the time constraints. The syllabus, two internal

examinations, assignments, seminars, projects, viva voce, etc need to be completed in a short

span of time. This leaves little time for extracurricular and extension activities. Losses of

classes due to extracurricular activities are also a cause for the difficulties caused by the

faculties and students.

Delay in the admission process by the University, frequent postponement of university exam,

delay in publication of results and sometimes holidays due to strikes and natural calamities

are challenges faced by the College in completing the syllabus. Irregularities and time lapse

in the implementation of the University calendar also pose a threat.

In spite of all the challenges posed by external causes, this institution strictly insists on

completion of curriculum. The college has the practice of covering the syllabi well in

advance and fulfilling the requirements of internal assessments in time. Loss of working days

due to any reason is complemented by additional classes on Saturdays or through extra hours.

2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?

The faculty members themselves are encouraged to collect the feedback of students to better

the teaching learning practice as well as Online 360 degree feedback is also taken from the

Students, peers, self and principal. The heads of the departments assure that all the required

teaching and works in connection with internal assessments are done in time. Faculty

members are also advised to improve teaching strategies based on the result analysis of the

concerned report. The heads of the departments assure that the teachers maintain work



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diaries.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in

planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource

(qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the

curriculum.

The recruitment of staff is strictly according to the UGC, State Govt. and University norms.

The vacancies are calculated as per the existing hours of workload. Temporary lecturers are

recruited by the a Selection Committee consisting of the Principal, Head of the Department

and a senior faculty concerned, by interviewing eligible candidates included in the registry

prepared by the Department of Collegiate Education. The selection is based on merit,

NET/PhD and teaching experience at college level.

Recruitment and Retention Strategies of Human Resource:

Being an Aided College, recruitment of staff - teaching as well as non-teaching- is done

strictly as per the norms and policies of the UGC/Govt./University. The appointment

procedure of the permanent faculty involves the following steps:

➢ Applications are invited by the Management through advertisement in National

Dailies. The number of posts in the subjects, the required qualifications and the last

date for receiving applications are notified.

➢ Applications received are scrutinized and qualified candidates shortlisted and

informed of date of interview.

➢ The interview is conducted by the panel comprising the manager, the principal, the

government nominee, and the subject expert as per the statute of the parent University

➢ Results of the interview are published and the selected candidates are informed.

Appointment of ad-hoc faculty

The appointment of ad-hoc faculty also has specified indicators stipulated by the

UGC/Govt./University. It involves advertising of the post and interview by the Principal,

Head of the Department and a senior faculty. Only those candidates who have already



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registered their names with the office of the Director of Collegiate Education can apply for

the post now. The selection to various positions is made on the basis of an interview.

Qualification of Faculty

Highest

qualification

Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -

Ph.D. - - - 1 2 3 6

M.Phil. - - - - 2 6 8

PG - - 1 1 4 9 15

Temporary teachers

Ph.D. - - - - 1 1 2

M.Phil. - - - - 1 3 4

PG - - - - 1 8 9

2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior

faculty members to teach new programmes/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study

being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the

efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last

three years.

The college encourages the faculty members to attend orientation and refresher courses and

other training programmes that would improve their teaching and knowledge. The

incorporation of courses like informatics, film studies, new literatures etc. are transacted by

the departments concerned by gathering new information in these disciplines. The college

does not keep away from the emerging areas or disciplines; instead, the faculty members are

encouraged and supported to attain knowledge of new areas through orientation and refresher

courses and other training programmes. For example, Informatics, an area which was handled

earlier by IT Professionals alone has now become the forte of teachers of all disciplines in

this college. It encourages the faculty members to update their knowledge regularly. Faculty



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members are also encourages to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, extension lectures

organized by other institutions.

The outcome

➢ Most of the teachers are ICT enabled and are able to conduct power point classes. The

students are benefitted by the advanced knowledge of the teachers.

➢ Faculty members attend orientation programmes, refresher courses, training

programmes etc. enriching to groom them to be better facilitators.

➢ Guest faculties are recruited accordingly as per need for advanced courses.

2.4.3 Provide details on staff development programmes during the last four years

elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher

quality.

a) Nomination to staff development programmes

Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty members nominated

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Refresher courses 1 1

HRD programmes

Orientation programmes 1 2 5 2

Staff training conducted by the university 1

Staff training conducted by other institutions 2

Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. 2

b) Faculty members’ Training programmes organized by the institution to empower

and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning

Teaching learning

methods/approaches

Teacher enrichment for the newly recruited teachers

Handling new curriculum A workshop was conducted by University of Calicut on

effective implementation of Choice based Credit and

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Content/knowledge management One faculty attended the IFRS workshop

Selection, development and use of

enrichment materials

Guest talks were arranged by the college

Assessment Online MCQ and training is given on the same

Cross cutting issues Women Cell conducted

Audio Visual Aids/multimedia IQAC workshop on ICT academy of Kerala on Quality

Assurance, FLAIR

OER’s INFLIBNET

Teaching learning material

development, selection and use

ICT training was arranged for all the faculty

c) Percentage of faculty members

➢ invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by

external professional agencies : 25%

➢ participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by

%national/ international professional bodies : 100%

➢ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized

by professional agencies : 100%

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research

grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching

experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial

engagement etc.)

➢ Teachers are supported to receive research grants from UGC and other

academic bodies.

➢ Institution provides ample opportunities for research opportunities for the

faculty by helping them to avail study leave under Faculty Development

(FDP) Programme of UGC

➢ Minor Research Projects funded by UGC, sanctioned for four teachers

➢ Five of our teachers are engaged in doctoral research.

➢ One teacher has completed her post doctoral project funded by ICSSR.



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➢ The college facilitates research activities and encourages teachers to attend

and present papers in seminars and conferences.

➢ Most of our faculty members have published works in reputed journals.

2.4.5 Give the number of faculty members who received awards / recognition at the state,

national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four

years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such

performance/achievement of the faculty members.

Nil

2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external

Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-

learning process?

YES, On the basis of the recommendation by the IQAC through online 360 degree feedback

system. The procedure facilitates better transaction of learning materials in and out of the

classroom and creates better academic ambience.

➢ Exit Survey by the outgoing students is conducted at the end of the programme.

➢ Parent/Guardian feedback is collected through personal interaction at the Parent

Teacher Meeting held in each term.

➢ A suggestion box is placed at the office for students to drop their complaints and

suggestions.

The result drawn from the data thus collected is analyzed and discussed at staff meetings and

council meetings. The entire feedback system is institutionalized and is conducted at the end

of every year and documented. This helps the teachers for self-assessment and to recharge

themselves by innovative methods to improve the teaching -learning process.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially

students and faculty members are aware of the evaluation processes?

The University of Calicut fixes the dates of examination for evaluating students. Every

Academic Year, University will issue a tentative Examination calendar and the principal

handover a copy to head of the departments and is discussed in the Council meeting. A copy



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is also displayed on the notice board. The Staff Council endorses these examination dates.

The university publishes the examination calendar with the detailed time table in the

University website. In addition examination dates are notified in regional newspapers and in

university website from time to time.

On the first day of the commencement of the course all the first year UG/PG students and

their parents are given a briefing about the evaluation patterns. The department heads or tutor

in charge gives timely information to students and their parents regarding the examinations.

The students are also informed about examinations through notice board and by office

announcements. The evaluation methods are informed to the students well in advance before

the university examinations.

2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has

adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?

Before the academic year 2009-10, the assessment was in marks: 20 for internal and 80 for

external. University conducts examination only once in a year and three internal

examinations (first terminal, second terminal and model). The University also awarded ranks,

distinction, and first/second/third class according to the percentage of marks scored.

From 2009 onwards university made a major reformation in the UG Programme by the

introducing Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS). The Kerala State Higher

Education Council decided to introduce semester system with Choice Based Credit System

with direct grading. Subsequently the University has changed the direct grading system in to

indirect grading system. The Calicut University implemented the Choice Based Credit

Semester System and Grading in two phases beginning with PG. The evaluation process

includes continuous internal assessment with an end-semester external examination. As part

of this, the entire curriculum was restructured and the prevailing assessment system was

replaced with the Grading System in external and internal examinations.

Evaluation and Grading

The evaluation scheme for each course comprises two parts:

1. Internal Evaluation

2. External Evaluation



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Internal evaluation is to be based on a pre determined transparent system involving

periodic written tests, assignments, seminars and attendance in respect of theory courses,

based on written test, lab skill or record, viva and attendance in respect of practical course. 80

marks are assigned for the external. The remaining 20 is for the internal.

Sl. No. Parameter Percentage Mark

1 Attendance

5%

A (90 – 100%) 5

B (85 – 89%) 4

C (80 – 84%) 3

D (75 – 84%) 2

E (Below 75%)

2 Test Paper I 5% 5

3 Test Paper II 5% 5

4 Assignment / Seminar 5% 5

Total 20% 20

Internal assessment : 20%

External examination : 80%

The internal and external components of the course are separately graded and then

combined to get the cumulative grade of the course after taking into account the total of their

weight. An aggregate of ‘C’ grade (when external and internal put together) is required in

each course for a pass and also for awarding a degree.

Institutional Evaluation Reforms

The Institution has not initiated any evaluation reforms as the University system by itself is

comprehensive. However, abiding by its vision, the Institution insists on the total

transformation and development of the person. Academic excellence is ascertained not only

through the internal examinations, but also through various other methods of assessment that

the individual teacher makes use of to measure the academic caliber of students. Multitasking

is encouraged by making the students understand that extension, co curricular and

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2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of

the university and those initiated by the institution on its own?

Being an affiliated college, it follows the rules prescribed by the University of Calicut in

connection with the implementation of CCSS programme. The evaluation reforms are

implemented promptly and as part of it the faculty members continuously evaluate the

performance of students in each semester and an external examination. The institution makes

sure that internal assessment of both the UG and PG programme takes place in accordance

with the rules put forward by the university. The attendance, an important parameter in the

internal assessment is marked regularly by the class in charge and keeps the register for

verification by higher authorities. Seminars and assignment topics of each paper are given

in the beginning of each semester, tested in due time and grades are given by the respective

teachers. Department wise two internal examinations are conducted for a semester. The

respective heads of department of the college monitors the conduct of internal assessment.

The planned dates of examinations are announced much in advance. The return of evaluated

answer script, publishing of internal grades, issuing of progress card, the class PTA are done

on respective dates as instructed by the Principal. The internal grades are uploaded in the

university website when asked by the university. For PG programmes all the assessment

parameters are same but the attendance for each semester is published separately before

uploading in the university website.

In the end semester examinations, faculty members of the institution keep in touch with the

university and inform the institution whenever there is a change in examination procedures.

Almost all faculty members are external examiners under the university and actively

participate in supervision of examination, valuation of answer scripts and conduct practical

examinations and viva voce.

2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adopted to

measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted

the system.

Formative Evaluation:

➢ Each department conducts unit tests, assignments, seminar presentations and viva

voce as part of the formative evaluation of the CUCBCSS programme in the college



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➢ Online MCQ has been introduced

➢ Surprise test.

Summative Evaluation:

Summative assessment, at the end of every semester is external and is carried out by the

university only. It is the traditional written examination. The students have to take a three

hour written examination on all theory papers plus a viva voce based on the project report

submitted. The evaluation is carried out by the examiners appointed by the University and the

University stipulates that a College never evaluates the papers of their own students. This

ensures objectivity. The time schedule is fixed by the University and the valuation is also

done at the University level.

Positive impact:

➢ Students are equipped to present papers at inter collegiate/ Regional / National levels.

➢ Mental stress of students can be reduced.

➢ Formative assessment helps in the improvement of summative assessment.

➢ Achievement of academic excellence and awards by the students.

➢ Opportunities for the holistic development of students.

➢ Faculty constantly recharged

2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in

the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the

overall development of Students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent

learning, communication skills etc.)

The departments conduct internal assessment and provide 20% of the total credits assigned

for a course on the basis of attendance, class tests, assignments and seminars. The better of

the two grades of the class tests, performance in the seminar presentations and assignments

and the percentage of attendance are considered for internal grades. Assignments are given

well in advance in each semester and the timely submission is ensured by the departments.

Internal grades are displayed on the notice boards to assure transparency and correctness

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➢ Two internal examinations are conducted in a formal and systematic way. Date of

examination, portions for study, question paper setting, is all planned by the

corresponding departments themselves.

➢ Evaluated answer papers are returned to the students

➢ Students may approach the teacher concerned for any corrections

➢ The marks are recorded in the registers maintained by the faculties

➢ Parents are informed about the student’s progress and discuss the performance of the

student.

➢ Consolidated internal marks are displayed on the notice board before being submitted

online to the University

➢ Students may also use the facility of the Grievance Redressal Cell if their grievances

are not solved satisfactorily at the Departmental level

➢ Students who excel in arts and sport both at national and international levels are given

consideration by conducting retests.

The behavioural traits, independent learning and communication skill of students are

reflected in their presentations, viva voce. The heads of the departments hand over

Attendance and Progress Certificate of the students to the administrative section in charge of

examinations. Only those students who secure 75% of attendance are eligible to appear for

university examinations.

2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the College/ affiliating University?

How does the College ensure the attainment of these by the students?

Mere attainment of a graduate certificate is not the main aim of the college. It aims at the

overall development of the student also. The institution is committed to produce a patriotic

generation, eco-sensible filled with justice, truthfulness and love for brethren. The institution

ensures the instillation of social commitment, fraternity, tolerance and generosity among the

students by providing value education courses. The students are encouraged to establish their

leadership qualities, communication skills, and artistic skills by participating in various

activities conducted by the institution. The activities of NSS, Nature Club, etc. encourage the

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The students achieve social commitment by participating in social welfare activities. A mind

of benevolence and compassion is developed in students by promoting them to financially

support the poor by generating money through their own group activities. National and

international seminars, intercollegiate paper presentations, quiz competitions etc. help the

students to build up their research aptitude and communication skills. The institution ensures

excellence in learning and moral uprightness of the students to mould them into mature,

responsible and socially committed citizens. The students gain:

➢ Knowledge and understanding

➢ Practical and Professional skills

➢ Communication skills

➢ Time management & Discipline

➢ Team work skills

➢ Cognitive skills (Thinking, Problem solving, Analysis and research)

2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation

both at the college and University level?

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Department Level

The institution has set up grievance redressal cell at the Department and College level. The

internal evaluation marks and grades of the students are displayed on the Department notice

board. If the students have any complaints regarding the marks and grades, they can consult

the department level grievance cell first. The Department level redressal comprises of Head

of the departments and the faculty members of the departments. The Department level

comprises of the Department Head, Class in charge and two student representatives.

College Level

The College level grievance cell comprises of Principal as chairman, a senior teacher co-

ordinator, College union secretary and a student representative nominated by the union.

University Level

Calicut University also has a Grievance Cell of its own. This system helps to redress

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complaints at the Department level grievance cell. If the matter is not settled there, then it can

be taken to College or the University Level Grievance Cell.

2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’ give details on how

the students and staff are made aware of these?

Yes. “Awake, Arise and Stop not till the goal is reached” is the motto of the college, and to

materialize this motto, the college aims to orient the young students towards academic

excellence, personality development and social commitment. The curriculum and the syllabi

of the academic programmes offered in this college are transacted in such a way that these

objectives are realized by the successful completion of the programmes. Self-reliance and

skills in communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing, and

presentation are to be acquired by the students through these programmes. These learning

outcomes are communicated to the students, right from the beginning of the academic

programmes during the induction ceremony and orientation sessions.

2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and

performance of students through the duration of the course/program? Provide an

analysis of the students results/achievements (Program/course wise for last four

years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the

programs/courses offered.

➢ Performance of the student is monitored through Internal assessment, class

participation, Assignments, projects etc

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2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Programme Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

UG

B.A English 94.4 89.5 84.2 83.3 70

B.A

Malayalam

87 95 82 83 62

B.Com 100 96 96.6 100 100

P.G

M.A English NA NA NA NA 100

M.Com 100 100 100 100 100

2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution

structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

The institution promotes student centric learning through assignments, projects, seminars,

project works and practical sessions, through which the students acquire and develop skill in

collecting, processing and presenting relevant data, and also develop skills in communication,

co-ordination, planning, management and academic writing. As part of teaching-learning

strategy, the institution provides the students with free internet access, and these facilities

help the students to collect up-to-date information for learning. The institution encourages

field visits, industrial visits and interaction with experts through seminars and workshops, by

which the students develop their knowledge, personality and social orientation.

The College also plans and organizes the teaching-learning and evaluation through the

academic calendar, teaching plan, teachers’ diary and evaluation forms.

Time Table

Every department prepares a timetable at the beginning of the academic year in consultation

with other departments to avoid overlap. The Principal keeps a master timetable and thus

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between various departments ensure that teaching and valuation are coordinated and optimal

results are produced. Such meetings have assumed added importance in the context of the

remedial coaching scheme.

Teaching Plan

Every teacher prepares a detailed teaching plan after taking into consideration the allocated

time, modules to be covered, skills to be cultivated, curricular objectives, availability of

technical support and examination requirements. Departments try to make sure that all classes

receive similar teaching hours and treatment.

Teacher’s Diary

The teachers’ diary is a record of what actually transpired in the classroom and thus is a

blueprint for further planning and implementation.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation is based on clearly defined criteria and guidelines. Seminars and assignments are

assessed in terms of clarity of data, organization, analysis and presentation. Before valuation,

standardization sessions are held to minimize subjective differences and to make the process

more systematic and scientific. Projects and dissertations also receive a similar treatment

although the final valuation is left to external examiners.

2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social

and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research

aptitude) of the courses offered?

All the programmes offered in this institution equip the students to undertake quality jobs

and materialize their career ambitions. The college prepares and distributes booklets

containing information on recruitment processes, higher education institutions, interview

techniques, group discussion strategies and quality jobs. The college hosts career and higher

education seminars. All the eligible students of the institution have registered with Kerala

Public Service Commission (one time registration). The college periodically displays

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Career Guidance and Placement Cell

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell are functioning in the campus to enhance the

career opportunity and skills of the students. Students are provided with career magazines

which enable them to cope with the current trends in the job market. For ensuring quality

jobs for the students, the following activities are conducted in the college:

➢ Conducted Personality Development Programmes

➢ Career Guidance Classes by experts in that field

➢ Conducted classes on Group Discussions, Interview tips etc

➢ Conducted classes on CV writing and presentation

➢ Conducted classes on Bank test, interviews etc

Entrepreneurship Development Club

Entrepreneurial club under the guidance of the Department of Commerce gives

entrepreneurial guidance to the students. The club always encourages students in creative

activities.

➢ Conducted a workshop on flower making

➢ Conducted a workshop on handmade pouch, purse and bags.

➢ Conducted exhibition cum sale of different products produced by the

Entrepreneurship Development Club members

➢ Classes were conducted from the experts from different fields.

Innovation

College always welcomes the innovative ideas by the students. For creating and

encouraging innovative ideas and products different activities are conducted in the college

which includes:

➢ Training was given by one of our student on handmade purses, bags, pouches etc to

other students

➢ Flower making classes was conducted by our student by using waste papers, waste

clothes etc under the leadership of ED Club

➢ Glass paining classes was conducted by our guest faculty and one of our student to

others who are interested in that

➢ Training was given for chalk making

Research Aptitude

We take students to visit leading R&D institutions to ignite scholastic aptitude among them.



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The active participation of students in national seminars is encouraged to develop their

research aptitude.

➢ Social surveys were conducted by the NSS volunteers which helps to develop a

research attitude among them

➢ Small surveys was also conducted within colleges itself by students

➢ Project work prescribed by the university also helps the students to develop a

research attitude among students

2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and

use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?

The institution collects data on student learning primarily on the basis of the result obtained

in the semester examinations, and also from the higher education enrolment ratio from each

programme. The college also collects feedbacks from institutions and industries with regard

to the performance of our students. We offer special coaching to the weak students from each

programme (limited to 10 students) under the auspices of Scholar Support Programme.

2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?

Continuous evaluation under CCSS and CUCBCSS is useful in ensuring the achievement of

learning outcomes of our students. Grades are given on the basis of the achievement of the

required skills and abilities. Besides, the exposure provided to the students through various

curricular and co-curricular activities on a regular basis ensure that the learning outcomes are

achieved in the course of the programme. The results obtained in the semester examinations,

higher education enrolment ratio, feedback from industries all point toward the achievement

of the learning outcome of our students.

2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as

an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning

objectives and planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few

examples.

Yes, the college endeavors to mould its students into talented professionals in their respective

fields of study. They are expected to have a strong understanding of the basics of the



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discipline undertaken by the time they complete the programme. Self reliance and skills in

communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing, and presentation

skills are also expected in the students so that they can undertake any career that demands

these skills. All these skills develop the personality and outlook of the students and generate

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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or

any other agency/organization?

No, the institution has no research centers in the affiliating university or any other agency or

organization. There are only 2 Post Graduate Departments in our institution. Department of

English started M.A English course only in the academic year 2014-2015. Department of

Malayalam got sanction for P.G. course only in 2016. Commerce department having M.Com

course have the eligibility to apply for research center. We are in the initial stage of applying

for Research centre. At present, Research centers in the neighboring colleges and other

universities are utilized by our teachers and students for their research projects.

3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of

research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the

committee for implementation and their impact.

Yes. Our College got 12B and 2(f) status from UGC only in March, 2013. Thereafter, in

2014-15 academic years IQAC was formed. The recommendation of IQAC gave birth to a

Research and Publication Promotion Committee comprising three faculty members with

research experience and aptitude was constituted in 2014 and continued with the following

objectives:

Objectives

➢ To upgrade UG department to PG department

➢ To take initiative for upgrading our P.G departments to a Research Departments

➢ To set up research activity in the departments and among faculty

➢ To Co-ordinate the Faculty Development Programme of UGC within the college

➢ To publish interdisciplinary research journal

➢ To start more research oriented programmes

Research Committee



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Sl.No. Name of Faculty Designation Department Position in

Committee

1. Dr. K. Krishnakumari Principal Chairman

2. Dr.Rajith K.S Assistant

Professor

Physical Education Member

3. Dr. P.V Prakas Babu Assistant

Professor

Malayalam Member

4. Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Assistant

Professor

Commerce Member

5. Dr. N. Anil Kumar Professor

Emeritus

Malayalam External

Member

6. Dr. Rajendran Patinhare

Karammal

Assistant

Professor

Hindi External

Member

Major Recommendations of the Committee

➢ Suggested for publication of Research Journals

➢ List of Funding agencies for each domain

➢ Encourage the faculties for doing research

➢ Encourages faculties for applying for Major and Minor projects.

Impact of the recommendations

➢ Three Assistant Professors in department of Commerce and One Assistant professor

in department of Malayalam have got Minor projects in the year 2016.

➢ Mrs. Priya Varghese, Assistant Professor in Malayalam, doing PhD under FDP at

Kannur University

➢ Mrs. Abitha Balagopal, Assistant Professor in English submitted Ph.D thesis in

August, 2015 and awarded in October,2016 at Calicut University.

➢ One faulty from department of commerce have registered for Ph.D in the academic

year 2016-17

3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and

implementation of research schemes/ projects?

➢ autonomy to the principal investigator

The Principal Investigator is given full autonomy

➢ Timely availability or release of resources



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Research students and faculty members pursuing research for M.Phil and Ph.D. are

given ample opportunity to present & participate in International/National level

symposiums. Teachers are given special leave (FDP) as specified in university

research norms and alternate teacher arrangements are made.

➢ adequate infrastructure and human resources

Adequate infrastructure and human resources are ensured.

➢ support in terms of technology and information needs

Support in terms of technology and information are provided

➢ Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding

authorities.

The funds are given by the UGC and the auditing and utilization certification is done

by the government.

3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and

research culture and aptitude among students?

➢ Students are given ample opportunities by the department to inculcate research culture

and aptitude. All UG and PG students have to undertake research projects as part of

their curriculum.

➢ Students are encouraged to participate in seminars and workshops and present research

papers.

➢ The various departments have organized national seminars and workshops in the

emerging fields of respective disciplines to benefit the teachers and post graduate

students and also to equip them with the advances made in the field of research and

development.

➢ The college has computer lab and internet facilities with INFLIBNET service available

at the library along with the subscribed journals and periodicals to update research area.

➢ Debate competitions are conducted in all disciplines to stimulate the competency in

students

➢ Seminars are conducted based on research.



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3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research,

leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc.

➢ All the PG and UG students have projects as part of the curriculum and hence almost all

the faculty is engaged in supervising the students for their UG & PG projects.

Sl. No. Name Designation Guide

1. Dr. K. Krishnakumary Principal Approved Guide for

Ph.D programme at the

Research centre of

Sree Kerala Varma

college

2. Dr.P.V.Prakas Babu Assistant professor in

Malayalam

Approved Guide for

Ph.D programme at the

Research centre of

Sree Kerala Varma

college

3. Dr. G. S Sandhya Nair Assistant Professor in

Commerce

Approved project

guide in IGNOU off

Campus Centre at Sree

Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur

Approved Guide for

M.Phil, Madurai

Kamaraj University

4. Mr. Arun M. S Assistant Professor in

Commerce

Approved project

guide in IGNOU off

Campus Centre at Sree

Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur.



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Ongoing Research Projects undertaken by faculty

Ph.D Programmes

Sl.

No.

Name of the

candidate

Guide Title University

1 Mr. Edison K

Verghese

Dr.Sundersingh, HOD,

Dept.of English,

Karunya University,

Coimbatore.

Team Teaching

Strategy in English

Classroom, An

Experimental

Study at UG Level

Karunya

University,

Combatore

2

Krupa

Dr.P.P. Baburaj,

Asst. Professor,

Sree Sankaracharya

University of Sanskrit,

Thiroor.

Interrogating

Motivational

Narrative: A

Cultural Critique

Sree

Sankaracharya

University of

Sanskrit, Kalady

3 Ms.Priya

Varghese

Dr. Prabhakaran

Pazhassi,

Associate Professor,

Department of

Malayalam, University

of Kerala

Malayalikalude

Sahitya Vayana

University of

Kannur.

4 Ms.Sujitha.K.A Dr.B.Johnson,


School of Commerce &

Management Studies,

University of Calicut.

Cost-Benefit

Analysis of e-

banking services

of SBI in Kerala

University of

Calicut

5 Ms.Suba

Kuriakose

Dr. G. Raju,

Professor, Department

of Management and

Legal Studies,

University of Kerala,

Kerala

A Study on

Administration of

LSG in Kerala

University of

Kerala

6 Ms. Deepthi .S Dr. Jayaraju,


Department of

commerce, Iqbal

College, University of

Kerala, Kerala

CRM in Hotel

Industry

University of

Kerala.

7 Ms.Minu M.

Gopal

Dr. Abdul Aslam,


School of Commerce &

Management Studies,

CUSAT.

Impact of Beaches

in Tourism

Industry in Kerala

Cochin

University of

Science &

Technology



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Minor Research Projects:

Sl. No Name of the Faculty Department Funded agency Year

1 Dr.Jalsa M. Malayalam UGC 2016-2018

2 Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Commerce UGC 2016-2018

3 Deepthi.S Commerce UGC 2016-2018

4 Femy O.A Commerce UGC 2016-2018

Major Research Projects:

SL. No. Name Department Funded Agency Year

1. Dr. P.V. Prakas Babu Malayalam UGC 2016-2018

2. Dr.Jalsa.M Malayalam ICSSR 2012-2014

The research activities of the faculties have resulted in a good number of publications in national

and international journals and paper presentations:

Year No. of Publications Paper Presentations

National International National International

2016-17 4 - 2 1

2015-16 10 2 5 1

2014-15 7 2 10 3

2013-14 21 1 11 7

2012-13 11 - 10 3

3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes

conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research

and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.

The following are the details of Seminars conducted by the institution to imbibe research

culture and to focus on capacity building among the faculty and students in the campus during

last 5 years:

Sl.

No.

Name of Seminar /

Workshop / Conference

Dignitaries Department Year



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1 Contemporary Poetry-

Narration & Politics

(Two day National

Seminar)

1. Prof. Viju.V.Nayarangadi

Govt.Thunchan College,Tirur

2. RafeeqAhammed,Malayalam

Poet, Lyricist & Novelist

3. Prof.K.M. Bharathan,

Asst.Professor, Dept of

Malayalam, M.G.G Arts College,

Mahe

4. Dr.J.Sundersingh,

HOD, Karunya University,

Coimbatore.

English &

Malayalam

31 Jan & 1

Feb ,2013

2 One Day Regional

Seminar on Innovative

Horizons in Banking

Sector

1. Prof .Dr. K.P.Mani,

HOD-Dept of Economics,

John Mathai Centre,Aranattukara.

2. Prof.A.V.Jose,Faculty -SCMS

Commerce 29Feb,

2012

3 Bhashayum

Madhyamangalum

Vyavaharathinte

Reethibhedhamgal

1. Dr.R.V.M.Divakaran, Associate

Professor, Department of

Malayalam, Calicut University

2. Dr.K.J. Varghese, Associate

Professor, Department of English,

Christ College, Irinjalakuda

3. Dr.H.K Santhosh, Associate

Professor, Department of

Malayalam, Govt. Sanskrit

College, Pattambi

4. Sri.Vineeth, Content Writer,

Web Designer

5. Dr. N.Anilkumar, HOD,

Dept of Malayalam, Sree Kerala

Varma College

English &

Malayalam

21 & 22

Feb 2012

4 A seminar on Value Based

Education.

1. Swami Bhoomananda

Tirtha,Sannyasin & active social

reformer

Commerce

7 Feb 2013



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3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the

institution.

The faculty members of our institute are involved in research at individual/collaborative level.

Thrust Area Faculties with expertise

Eastern and Western Poetics Dr. K. Krishnakumary

IT in Management, Organizational Behaviour Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair

Cultural studies – Novel Dr. Brilly Raphael .V.

Malayalam Novels Dr. P.V. Prakas Babu

Linguistics Dr. Midhun K.S.

Medieval Malayalam Prose Dr. Jalsa Menon

Sports training methodology Dr. Rajith. K.S.

Sanskrit Sahithyam (Theatre) Dr. Anjali Pankajashan

3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit

the campus and interact with teachers and students?

The institution does not spare any effort in bringing researchers of eminence to the campus.

The talks of such scholars are followed by discussions and question answer sessions. At the

beginning of each academic year, the various departments of the institution chalk out and

priroitise certain key areas that are to be analysed. To augment lack of expertise in these

areas, eminent personalities in such areas are invited for resource lectures. The institution and

the departments together diligently invite dignitaries to grace special occasions of the college.

• The college organizes National Conferences, Symposiums, Workshops and Seminars as

the important tools of collaboration where experts from academia and industries are

invited for delivering special lectures and interact with teachers and students.

• Various short-term training programs for faculty are organized, for which experts are

invited to deliver special lectures and deliberations on important issues.

• The faculty members are encouraged to collaborate with eminent professors of reputed

institutions for their research activities

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Sl.No. Name Designation Year

1. Dr. T.P. Sasikumar Former ISRO scientist, Director Academic

Staff college, Calicut University

2016-17

2. Mr. Madambu Kunjikuttan Eminent writer 2016-17

3. Adv. A. Jayashankar Media Person 2016-17

4. Sreeja K.V. Theatre Activist 2016-17

5. Aalangode Leelakrishnan Poet and Critic 2016-17

6. Sree Jayaraj Warrier Actor 2016-17

7. Vineet Kumar Actor 2016-17

8. Surjith Theatre Activist 2016-17

9. T. Jesna Psychologist 2016-17

10. Nishandini IPS IPS 2016-17

11. P. Surendran Novelist 2016-17

12. Artist Namboodiri Artist 2015-16

13. Drishya Actor 2015-16

14. Asha Menon Writer & Critic 2015-16

15. Devaki Nilayangode Writer & Feminist 2015-16

16. N.A. Naseer Wild Life Photographer 2015-16

17. Kottakal Nandakumaran

Nair

Kathakali Performing Artist 2015-16

18. Chirakkara Salim Kumar Katha Prasangam Artist 2015-16

19. Prof Savithri Laxmanan Former M.P. and Academician 2015-16

20. Kapila Venu Koodiyattom Artist 2015-16

21. C.P. John Former Kerala State Planning Board

Member

2014-15

22. Prof. Viju.V.Nayarangadi Principal, Thunchan College,Tirur 2013-14

23. Rafeeq Ahammed Malayalam Poet,Lyricist & Novelist 2013-14

24. Prof. K.M.Bharathan Asst.Professor,Dept of Malayalam, M.G.G

Arts College, Mahe

2013-14

25. Dr.J.Sundersingh HOD, Dept of English, Karunya University,

Coimabtore

2013-14

26. Prof.Dr. K.P.Mani HOD-Dept of Economics, John Mathai

Centre, Aranattukara

2012-14

27. Prof.A.V.Jose Faculty-SCMS 2012-13

28. Dr.R.V. Dr.R.V.M.Divakaran Associate Professor, Department of

Malayalam, Calicut University

2012-13

29. Dr.K.J.VDr.K.J.Varghese Associate Professor, Department of English,

Christ College, Irinjalakuda

2012-13

30. Dr.H.K SDr.H.K. Santhosh Associate Professor, Department of

Malayalam, Govt. Sanskrit College,

Pattambi

2012-13

31. Dr. N.AnDr.N. Anilkumar

Dept of Malayalam, Sree Kerala Varma

College

2012-13



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3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities?

How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research

culture on the campus?

There is no provision for sabbatical leave as per the Kerala State Rules. The faculties also engage

in research as part time without availing leave.

3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating

awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and

elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)

Creating awareness: Awareness of research is created through various ways like seminars,

workshops, and extension lectures.

Advocating research: The Institution takes all effort to advocate research and instill in the

students a culture of research. One direct method is the encouragement to take part in seminars,

conferences, defense viva voce, and other such programmes that augment research orientation.

The notices concerning such events are put up on the notice boards, announced over the public

announcement system and handed over to the Department or Cell concerned.

The IQAC organized a national seminar on the inculcation of research culture and provided a

session exclusively for student presentations.

Transfer of research findings: The findings of research done by the faculty are published as

articles in journals and presented as papers in National Seminars. Copies of research papers

published by the faculty are compiled in the library to be used as reference material. The IQAC

has proposed to compile it an annual compendium.

3.2 Research Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is ear marked for research? Give details of major

heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

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3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for

research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has

availed the facility in the last four years? Seed money to faculty for research:

There is no provision to provide seed money to the faculty, as an Aided affiliated college

funded by the Government of Kerala.

3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects

by students?

Internship projects of the students at different institutions are arranged by various

Departments at affordable rates. The institution provides library and computer lab facilities to

the students. Free internet connection is made available to the researchers. Financially

backward students are identified and the concerned department provides assistance to them

generously.

3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking

inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in

organizing interdisciplinary research.

➢ Paper presentation sessions were arranged by various departments. The papers presented

at such seminars are of contemporary relevance and of an interdisciplinary nature.

➢ Interdisciplinary exhibitions and seminars are organized collaboratively by various

departments.

➢ Necessary guidance for the preparation of standard solutions for project work is provided

by the Department of Commerce for the Departments of English and Malayalam.

➢ The language Departments provide help in translation.

3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research

facilities of the institution by its staff and students?

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➢ Maintaining Log books and usage registers.

➢ Computer with internet facility available in each department

➢ Computer Lab facility available to the students is relaxable, according to the needs,

under the supervision of corresponding faculty.

➢ Substantial addition and up-gradation of library resources.

IQAC of the institution pays serious concern on the optimal utilization of the equipments and

resources available in various departments to the students and the same is monitored

constantly by the heads of departments

3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other

beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‘yes’ give details.

The institution has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other

beneficiary agency for developing research facility.

3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from

various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and

completed projects and grants received during the last four year.

Major Research Projects:

Sl.

No.

Name Name of Project Funding

Agency

Duration Grant

1 Dr.P.V Prakas

Babu

Interface with

Modernity in

Theatre Arts of

Kerala

UGC 2016-2018 10,74,600

2 Dr.Jalsa.M Traditional Texts

of Theory &

Practice-A Socio-

linguistic Analysis

of Knowledge

Texts from Kerala

ICSSR 2012-2014 4,21,400



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Minor Research Projects:

Sl.

No.

Name Name of Project Funding

Agency

Duration Grant

1 Dr.Jalsa.M Cultural Politics of Mohiniyattom-

A Historical Analysis of the Social

Structure of Medieval Kerala

UGC 2yrs 89,000/-

2 Dr.G.S.Sandhya

Nair

Social Commerce as a Change

Agent in Retail Communication

UGC 2yrs 70,000/-

3 Femy O.A A Study of Emotional Intelligence

of Service Providers on Tourist

Satisfaction in Kerala

UGC 2yrs 70,000/-

4 Deepthi.S A Study on Green Marketing-A

responsible Approach with Special

reference to Hotel Industry in

Kerala

UGC 2yrs 80,000/-

3.3 RESEARCH FACILITIES

3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within

the campus?

➢ Inflibnet facility

➢ Library

➢ Computer lab

➢ WiFi enabled Campus

➢ The faculty provides guidance to the PG students of our institution in project work.

➢ Efforts are also made to publish the project works in esteemed journals.

3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating

infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and

emerging areas of research?

➢ Institution is planning to increase more computers

➢ Research lab

➢ Language lab

➢ More library books



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3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other

beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‘yes’, what are the instruments /

facilities created during the last four years.

No, The institution has not received any grants from any agencies for Research Activities

3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars

outside the campus / other research laboratories?

The students and research scholars are encouraged to use facilities of the institutes and

libraries linked to our college.

3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities

available specifically for the researchers?

• General College Library

• Department Section

• Internet Access & INFLIBNET

3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed/ created by the research

institutes in the college? For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new

technology etc.

The college has signed MOU with:

Sl.No. College/University Collaborated

1 Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur Library & Computer lab

2 University of Calicut Library

3 Kerala Sahitya Academy Library

4 Vimala College, Thrissur Language Lab

5 Public Library Library

3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS

3.4.1 High light major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of

* Patents obtained and filed (process and product) - Nil

* Original research contributing to product improvement. - Nil



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* Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services. - Nil

* Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social developments -Nil

3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If „yes‟,

indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such

publication is listed in any international database?

The College proposes to publish an interdisciplinary journal as early as possible.

Publication Policy

➢ Multi disciplinary – Science, Arts, Commerce and Humanities

➢ Per Reviewed

➢ Executive Editorial Board constituted of experts from various disciplines Annual

➢ Only original research works in the respective areas are selected for publication.

3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:

Publications by Faculty:

Books Published by Faculties

Sl. No. Name of Faculty Title Publisher

1 Dr. P.V.Prakas Babu 1. Alosarangal Arthha

Viramangal

2. Pravasavum

Novalum

3. Vaakkil

Midikkunna

Charithram

4. Rasasidhantam

Chila Vicharangal

Insight Books,

Calicut,2008

Lipi Books,

Calicut,2008

Lipi Books,

Calicut,2007

Harmony

Books,Thrissur,2004

2 Dr.K.S. Midhun 1. Thanal Marangal Thedi

(An Anthology of Short-

stories)

2. Kathamsam(An

Anthology of Studies)

Mozhiarangu,SN

College,Nattika

Oruma

Publications,Trivandrum

3. Priya Varghese 1. Manjadiyil oru

Angikoodu

Samandha

Publications,2015

3 Dr.Jalsa.M 1. Gadya Prakaram Kerala Basha Institute,

Trivandrum

4 Mrs. Krupa 1. Two Acts One Soul

Sargasree

Books,Thrissur,2014



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2. Saundarya Lahari

-An Eco-critical Reading

3. The Tusker’s Trumpet

Sargasree

Books,Thrissur,2015

Sargasree

Books,Thrissur,2014

5 Dr. Rajith K.S. 1. Arogya Kayika

Vidyabyasam,

Teacher’s Text

Department of General

Education, SERT,

Kerala 2014

Research Publications : International

Sl. No. Name of Faculty Title Name of Journal

1 Dr.Rajith K.S 1. A Study of Examination

of the Similarities of Body

Mass Index, Percentage of

Body Fat, Blood Pressure

Between Orphanage and

Shelter Women Students.

International Journal

of Management

2 Dr. Midhun K.S 1. Raising Issues in

Connection with Second

Dialect Acquisition

Global Journal for

Social Research

3 Mrs. Krupa 1. Re-reading Adorno’s

essay ‘Commitment’ in the

Contemporary Context of

Media and Literary Culture

2. Styron’s Sophie’s

‘Choice’ as a Holocaust

Fiction

IJELLH-


for English

Language, Literature

& Humanities

IJELLH-


for English

Language, Literature

& Humanities

4 Ms. Suba Kuriakose 1. Education Loan by

Commercial Banks-An

Analysis of Adequacy


of Management

Research Publications : National

Sl.

No.

Name of

Faculty

Title Name of Journal



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1 Dr. P.V

Prakas Babu

1. Vidhooshakante

lokadharmmam

2. Naam Nokkinilke

Aranginu Thee Pidikkunnu

3. Navodhanathinte

Bhramanapathangal

4. Kathithudangiya Veedu:

Pranayathinte Roopakam

Conference proceeding:-

1. Realisathodulla Kalaham

KELI, The Official Journal of Kerala

Sangeetha Nataka Academy, March-

2012

Keli,July-2012

Grandha Lokam,June-2012

Vijana Kairali-June 2014

Vyala:Jeevitham/Darsanam/Nadakam.

VayalarVasudevanPilla

Trust:Thrissur,Aug-2013

2 Dr. Brilly

Raphael V

1. Jathivathkaranathinte

Madhyavarga Rasathanthram

2. Akthyanam-Rashtriyam-

Charitram:1984 Delhi

Padangal

3. Bahuswarathayude

Rashtriya Sthalam Delhi

Vayikumbol

4. Sthapanangalum

Lingapathavi

Rupeekaranathinte Keraleeya

Mathrikakalum

5. Delhi:Sthala nirmithiyude

Charithra Padam

6. Vivarthanavum

Pothuvivara Sasthravum

7. Dhainamdhina

Jeevithavum Akhyanavum

Research Scholar,2013

ISSN No.-2249-6696

Malabar Research Manual,2013 ISSN

No-2320-947X

Thudi,2013 ISSN No-2320-8880

Research Lines,2013 ISSN No-0975-

8941

Research Scholar,2013 ISSN No-

2249-6696

Distance Education Notes Kannur

Uty,2013

Sahithya Lokham,2012



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8. Anusheelanavum

Anubhavathinte

Varthamanavum

9. Translation: Indulekha

Hair Oil Marakku

Mudithreyyam Orkku

10. Malayala Novellum

Lingapathaviyum

11. Aparalokavum

Bhashayum R.Meerayude

Kadhakalil,Sthrayinatha

Karthruthvam akhyanam

Prathinidhanam,

Rashtreeyam

Sahithya Chakravalam,2012

Malayalam,2012

Malayalam Research Journal,2015

Chintha Publications.2016

3 Dr. Jalsa .M 1. Mudrayil Oru Kavitha Mathrubhumi.Sunday

Supplement,Nov 2014

4. Priya

Varghese

1. Vyavasthapitha

Vayanathanthrangale

velluvilikyunna puthu

kavitha-“Idi”

2. Nadamundu sabdamilla

Articles/Chapters

published in Books

1. “Rajalakshmi-

Pennmanasinte novu eattu

vangiya eazhuthukaari

2. Aadhunikatha: Kovilante

Kadhakalil

Kannur University Journal,Apr-Jun

2015,ISSN : 2320-8880

Bhashaposhini,July 2015,issn: 0975-

220X

Earinju kathunna vaakkukal, Kerala

Bahsha Institue, July 2014

ISBN: 978 81-7638-710-1

Cherukadha:Eazhuthanubhavavum

Vayananubhavavum, Feb 2014,

ISBN: 978-81-925 111-1-5



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5 Dr. Midhun

K.S

1. Discoursing The Linkage

s between Tamil and

Malayalam Morphemes

2. Sangakala Cheranattile

Nritharoopangalum

Vadhyopakaranangalum

3. Ekakiyude

Atmanweshnangal

4. Puranannoru: Chera

Charithravum Samskaravum

5. Fanthasikkullile Viplava

Dwanikal

6. Neethiketinte

Navakhyanangal

7. Pattupattile Karshika

Soochanakal

8. Adhikaratthinte

Nirabhedhangal

9. Manushyan: Ethra

Mahatthaya Patham

10. Ekakiyute

Atmanweshnangal

11. Neeranandathinte

Ananthangal

Agosholsavangle

Munnirthiyulla Padanam

12. Ekanthayathrayile

Kalbhairavan-An interview

with T.Patmanabhan

(b) Articles/Chapters

published in Books

1. Role of Language Lab in

Second Dialect Acquisition

2. Dulcet Deities of Sangam

Literature

3. Social System of Chera

Kingdom Reflected in

Pathittupaatthu

4.Social System of Chera

Kingdom Reflected in

Pathittupaatthu

Paripex-Indian Journal of

Research,June 2015, ISSN No: 2277-

8160

KELI-The Official Journal of Kerala

Sangeetha Nataka Academi-Apr-May

2015

Vijnana Kairali,March 2014

Vijnana Kairali,2014

Sarga Sudha Malayalam Masika,Aug

2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714

Research Scholar,ScholarsAssociation

of Kerala,Sep 2013, ISSN No: 2249-

6696

Sarga Sudha Malayala Magazine,Sep

2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714

Discourse,Peer Referred Quarterly

Inter Discipinary Research

Journal,2013, ISSN No: 2321-0214

ResearchScholar, ScholarsAssociation

of Kerala,2013, ISSN No: 2249-6696

Sarga Sudha Malayalam Masika,Sep

2013, ISSN No: 2277-5714

Meridian,Published by MES

College,Vemballur,Mar 2015, ISSN

No: 978-750X

Ullezhutthu,Aug,2013

Recent Trends in Teaching and

Learning of Language Subjects ISBN

No:978-93-81830-68-0, 2015

Research Article published in Sree

Vasavi College ISBN No: 978-93-

81830-05-5, 2013

Research Collections,Published by

All India Tamil Teachers

Association,Madurai. ISBN No:978-



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5. A Comparative Study of

Future Tense Case Markers

of Dravidian Languages

93-81724-15-6, 2013

Research Collections,Published by

All India Tamil Teachers

Association,Madurai. ISBN No:978-

93-81724-15-6

Published by Hans Roevers

College,Tirichirapally, Feb 2015

ISBN No: 9793-81992-77-7

6 Dr.G.S

Sandhya Nair

1. The Proprietary vs Open

Source Software- Making the

Right Move with it in

Management Education

2. A Study of Business

Process Outsourcing (BPO)

as an Effective HRM

Strategy- with special

reference to Information

Technology Companies-

Tamil Nadu.

3. A Study on the Impact of

Positive College Culture on

Students Academic

Achievements-with special

reference to Arts and

Management Colleges in

Thrissur.

4. A Study on the Effect of

Quality of Work Life (QWL)

on Organisational

Citizenship

Behaviour(OCB)-with

special reference to College

Teachers in Thrissur District.

(b)ConC

Conference proceeding:-

1. A Study on Financial

Innovation and Consumer

Protection

Research Scholar,Dec 2011 ISSN No:

2249-6696

Mirror,March 2012 ISSN No: 2249-

8117

Kaveripakkam College Journal of

Management & Research,March 2012

Integral Review- A Journal of

Management,June 2013 p-ISSN No:

0974-8032,

e-ISSN No: 2278-6120,Indexed at J-

Gate & EBSCO

FINNOVA’14,Published by the Post-

Graduate Department of Commerce

and Management,Nov 2014 ISBN

No: 978-81-89085-91-9



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7. Arun M.S 1. A study on Investor’s

Preference to Mutual Funds-

with special reference to

Investors in Cochin, Kerala.

Research Scholar,March 2012, ISSN

No: 2249-6696

8. Minu

M.Gopal

1. A study on Beach Tourism


Nattika Beach,Thrissur

2. Study on promotion of

Beach Tourism in Kerala-


Nattika Beach

3.Festival Tourism in Kerala-

a study in Thrissur


Management & Research,jan-Mar

2012, ISSN No: 2249-6459

Mirror,Mar 2012, ISSN No: 2249-

8117

Research Scholar,Dec 2011, ISSN

No: 2249-6696

9. Sujitha K.A 1.Digital Divide in e-banking

Services

2.Microfinance and Banking

Industry

3.Is CD Ratio an Indicator of

Banking Sector Performance

4.E-CRM techniques for

effective Banking

5.Camel Model- As a tool of

financial performance of

State Bank of India

Mirror, Peer Referred Bi-annual

Research Journal Of Commerce,

Management and Social Science, Mar

2012 ISSN No: 2249-8117


Management & Research ISSN No:

2249-6459

Emerging Trends in Financial

Innovations in India ISBN No: 978-

81-8411-398-3

Finance India, Indian Institute of

Finance, New Delhi. ISSN No.0970-

3772

Banking Finance, A leading Monthly

Journal of Banking & Finance,

VOL.XXVIII No. 10 October 2015

ISSN- 0971-4498

10. Suba

Kuriakose

1.Changing Financial

Reporting Strategies of

Indian Corporates through

the Convergence of IFRS

2.Convergence of

Accounting Standards with

IFRS

Explorations,2013, ISSN No: 2320-

8899

Recent Trends in Finance and

Banking,2012, ISBN No: 978-93-

82062-05-9



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3.Role of Micro-Credit on

the Socio- Economic

development of

Fisherwomen

4. Scope for FDI in Multi

Brand Retailing in Indian

Economy After international

Financial Crisis

5. Developments in Financial

Sector with special reference

to Modern Trends in Indian

Banking

6. Commitment of

Commercial Banks in

Education Loan: An

Analysis of Beneficiaries’

Perspective

Financial Inclusive and Inclusive

Growth,2013, ISBN No:978-81-84-

264-7

Global Financial Crisis and Indian

Business,2013, ISBN No: 978-81-

921442-2-1

Global Financial Crisis and Indian

Business,2013 ISBN No: 978-81-

921442-2-1

FMU Journal of Management,2013

ISSN No. 2320-8899

11.

Krupa 1. A Recent

Tragedy(Translation of

Padmarajan’s Oru

Sameepakala Dhurantham)

2. An Analysis of Andy

Goldsworthy’s Scriptures

using Gaia Hypothesis

3. A Foucauldian Reading of

Bhoothakannadi

Malayalam Literary Survey-Kerala

Sahitya Academy,2014-2015

E’tude, A Multidisciplinary

Journal,2014-2015

ACSR-Research Journal,2014-2015

3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of

➢ Research awards received by the faculty

➢ Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies,

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➢ Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international

recognitions for research contributions

Sl. No. Name of Faculty Fellowship

1. Dr.Prakash Babu JRF(Cultural Department, New Delhi)

,JRF (UGC)

2. Femy O.A JRF(UGC)

3. Deepthi .S JRF(UGC)

4. Suba Kuriakose Maulana Fellowship,JRF

5. Dr.Jalsa.M Post- Doctoral Fellowship

Krishnakumar.M.Menon JRF(UGC)

Abitha Balagopal JRF(UGC)

3.5 CONSULTANCY

3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface?

➢ EDP Cell have collaborative tie-up with DIC Thrissur. Expertise in diverse fields is

imparted through activities such as training programmes, advisory services etc

➢ Day to day consultancy services are published through dailies, college website,

college notice board, notices and local TV channels.

➢ The institute has been constantly obtaining technological supports from various

eminent professionals and researchers for the welfare of staff and students who

persuade in research.

3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the

available expertise advocated and publicized?

➢ Without generating any grants or revenue staff members are promoting and providing

consultancy.

➢ Consultancy team is their under Women Club exclusively for lady students.

➢ Staff adviser is there for consulting political problems of the students.

➢ More over Doctors and psychologist from outside are also handle some sections in the

college.



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3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available

facilities for consultancy services?

➢ The management always encourages the staff members to prove their expertise in the

different field of consultancy.

➢ They are giving moral classes to our students and also personnel talk to solve their

problem.

➢ The institution permits faculty members to offer consultancy in other institutions as

resource persons and subject experts.

➢ The Faculty gives extension lectures and other community sharing ideas for

augmenting national commitment

3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and

the revenue generated during the last four years.

➢ All consultancies by Faculty members do without any revenue.

➢ The faculty members are given the freedom and encouragement to utilize their

expertise for the benefit of the society, provided there is no disruption in their core

duties of teaching and research. Permission is given to attend programmes and offer

their expertise at various institutes. Such activities are appreciated at staff gatherings.

It cannot however be said that consultancy has generated income for the Departments,

for most of them engage in unpaid consultancy.

Sl.No. Faculty Name Broad Areas and Major Consultancy Services

1. Dr. K. Krishnakumari M.A., P.G. Board of Studies University Nominee,

St. Joseph College (Autonomous)

P.G. Board Chairman, M.A. (Malayalam), 2013-

2015

U.G. Board Chairman, 2013-14

Government College, Subject Expert for

Teachers Interview.

Interviewing candidates for the post of Assistant

professor in Various College under N.S.S.

Management



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2. Dr. P.V. Prakash Babu Question paper setter for Kerala university,

St. Joseph college (Autonomous),

SD College (M.G. University).

3. Mr. Edison K. Verghese Board of Studies English Dept.

Question paper setter in St. Thomas College

(Autonomous),

Christ college (Autonomous).

4. Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair Question paper setter

CUSAT

M.A. College (M.G. University)

IGNOU counselor

5. Mrs. Sujitha K.A. Question paper setter

Farook College (Autonomous)

6. Mrs. Minu M. Gopal Question paper setter

St. Thomas College (Autonomous)

7. Mr. Arun M.S. IGNOU approved counselor

Question Paper setter for M.A. College, M.G.

University.

Farook College (Autonomous)

Chief Examiner for M.A. College

8. Mrs. Deepthi.S. IGNOU counselor

9. Dr. Brilly Raphael External evaluator in Sree Shankaracharya

Sanskrit university

Study material prepared for distance education

program under Kannur University.

10. Mr. Krishna Kumar. M. Question paper setter in Christ college

(Autonomous)

11. Mrs. Krupa Question paper setter in Christ college

(Autonomous)

12. Dr. Rajith K.S. Question paper setter in Kerala University.

National games Convener accreditation games



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committee 2014-2015.

SERT Committee Member

Executive Member, District Cricket Association

under KCA

Vice President,Korf Ball Association- Palakkad

District

3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through

consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development?

➢ The Faculty members do the consultancy without any revenue.

➢ As an Institution located in a rural area, the College does not claim any remuneration for

the services rendered by faculty and students.

3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

(ISR)

As the institution is set up in a rural area, we are vested with the predominant responsibility

of upliftment of educational and living facilities of the local community. Elaborate efforts are

made to serve the local community, society and the nation. There are several extension

programmes initiated by the students and faculty through the institution, departments, cells

and units like NSS, Women Cell, Nature Club, Commerce Club, Alumnae, etc..

Sl.

No

Name of the organization No. of

Students

enrolled

Name of the Faculty in

charge

1 NSS 74 Dr. Brilly Raphael

2 ED CLUB 65 Mrs. Sujitha K.A

3 NATURE CLUB 95 Dr. Jalsa Menon

4 COMMERCE ASSOCIATION All Students of

Dept. of

Commerce

Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair

5 MALAYALAM ASSOCIATION All Students of

Dept. of

Dr. P.V Prakas Babu



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Malayalam

6 ENGLISH ASSOCIATION All Students of

Dept. of

English

Edison K Verghese

3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood-community network and

student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic

development of students?

The institution promotes various holistic activities like tree plantation, Yoga, first aid in

critical illness awareness(108 ambulance) and awareness on road safety, Handicraft making

etc.

Compulsory Social Service (CSS): CSS is an integral part of the University UG syllabi, and

students are required to complete 30 working days of social service. The CSS Programme

primarily aims at creating awareness among students about the problems in their surroundings,

and to involve them in direct participation in community life. All the Departments encourage

students to carry out various social service activities, such as active participation in blood

donation camps, AIDS Awareness programmes, tribal visits, visit to welfare organizations,

involvement in community development programmes, locality cleaning, campus cleaning, etc.

Students also visit rehabilitation centres. They mobilize funds and distribute items according to

their needs.

NSS

Sl.No. Program Organised Year

1. Dasapushpa Exhibition 2015

2. Poster making competition - Hiroshima 2015

3. Suchitwa Mission 2015

4. Cleaning of Campus and Surroundings 2015

5. Yearly Camp 2015

6. Adopted area “Two and Five Municipality Wards” Continuous

process

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8. Nirbhaya Training Program for Women 2015

9. Zeebra lines were drawn 2016

10. Organ donation program, Govt. of Kerala 2016

11. Blood donors directory 2016

12. E waste collection 2016

13. Baalamela (Creative painting with cartoon characters in

Government Anganavadi)

2016

14. Kaithangu Padathi 2016

15. Rally on AIDS day 2016

16. RAAF, appreciating the drivers 2016

17. Survey for Muncipality on Street Merchant 2017

For student engagement in Social Service:

• Students under the banner of various associations ,clubs or cell pay visit to Old Age Homes,

destitute Homes ,Orphanages, Rehabilitation centres and render small services to them.

• They are taken to Hospitals and Palliative care units occasionally to speak with the patients

and give them care

• Students are motivated to collect money and help the poor through projects

• Students spend their time and energy and monetary sources voluntarily for road

construction, house repair, and solid waste management and to provide free tuition in the

adopted villages.

• Surveys are conducted by the students always under the leadership of the teachers on

literacy, computer literacy, hygiene, health to chalk out future social service programmes.

3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track student’s involvement in various social

movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?

The principal has framed various committees for community network and identified involved

students in many social movements. Also Attendance is marked after every function.

The College is situated in a socially and educationally backward region of Kerala

and it has grown into one of the important centres of learning at undergraduate, postgraduate

and in by providing quality education to the underprivileged and vulnerable section of the

society. The students are involved in various social surveys around the College premise

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3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance

and quality of the institution?

The institution always solicits the stakeholders like the students, parents, Alumni and the

eminent persons from the society based on the overall performance and the quality of the

institution.

Currently college is taking online institutional, library and curriculum feedback from

students, teachers to ensure whether the expectations of the society and stakeholders are met

with. Appropriate questionnaires are prepared and feedback is collected on the overall

performance of the College. The feedback is reviewed by the authorities and the required

actions are taken timely.

The P.T.A., a representative body of the major stake holders of the institution, monitors the

overall functioning of the institution and contributes to the infrastructure development in the

college. The college presents the annual report of activities carried out by P.T.A. at the

general body meeting held annually.

3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes?

Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and

outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.

With small budgetary provisions the institution is organizing various extension and outreach

programmes. The following are the extension/outreach programmes the College organized

through different activities:

3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in

extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other

National/International agencies?

Particulars of the extension activities

Sl No. Organization List of activities

1 NSS Yearly camps, Adopting villages every year and improving

them, Cleaning of college campus, Tree plantation,

Campus Beautification, Help Election Commission for

enrolling names for college students and near locality, Red



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Ribbon club, Acquisition Skill Development Programme,

World health club activities, Pain and patient care unit.

2 ED CLUB Certificate Course titled ‘Entrepreneurship Management’,

Workshop on leather canvassing products and Paper craft,

Industrial Visit, Exhibition.

3 WOMEN CELL Consultancy, Yoga, first aid in critical illness awareness

and awareness on road safety, Handicraft making, Glass

Painting Classes etc.

4 NATURE CLUB Cleaning of college campus, Tree plantation, Campus

Beautification

5 COMMERCE

ASSOCIATION

Advertisement Applications, Business Quiz, Finance Quiz,

Exhibition, Debate, Industrial Visit etc.

6 FILM AND

THEATRE CLUB

Film Screening, providing information about the career

prospects and developing the histrionic skills

3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the

college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and

vulnerable sections of society?

• NSS student conducted survey on Street Merchant for the Municipality.

• Help Election Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality

3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized

by the institution, comment on how they complement students‟ academic learning

experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.

Regular NSS camps, creating awareness on social forest, various awareness programme,

primary and basic health awareness programme to the nearby village and Help Election

Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality.

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➢ Valuable avenue for harnessing youth power for social development

➢ Empowerment of students through team work and enhanced self esteem

➢ Social Commitment

➢ Social and environmental responsibility

➢ Compassion for the under privileged

➢ Improve their leadership potential

➢ Train them to participate in the nation building process Provide service to the

community and organizations in the neighbourhood of the College

➢ Sharing of knowledge with neighbouring community

➢ Environmental awareness

➢ Learning aptitude Developing Research aptitude

➢ Awareness of social problems

➢ Inculcate team spirit and co-operation

➢ Realization of the hard realities of life faced by the less privileged fellow citizens

➢ Reminding them of their responsibility to the less privileged, empathize with the

unfortunate and cultivate humanitarianism

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out

activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the

institution that encourage community participation in its activities?

Regular NSS camps, creating awareness on social forest, various awareness programme,

primary and basic health awareness programme to the nearby village and Help Election

Commission for enrolling names for college students and near locality.

This institution maintains close links with the local self-government and non-government

organizations in their endeavors of social development and environment protection. Youth of

local Kizhoor have been a part of the extension programmes of NSS. Local men and women

are the participants and beneficiaries of programmes organized by extension club of College

supported by various clubs and NSS.



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3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of

the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.

The NSS unit of the college adopted two areas “WARD 2 & WARD 5”, the duties are

thoroughly fulfilled by the NSS team and in thus way the college constructs relationship with

locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.

3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities

and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.

Nil

3.7 COLLABORATION

3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories,

institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the

initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment,

research scholarships etc.

As a part of the university curriculum the institute emphasizes and gives much priority to the

students to visit various industries, companies and other related areas in discipline wise. The

collaboration and interaction of the Institution with research laboratories and higher

education institutions are intended for the betterment of academic activities through training

at these institutions and also for the sharing of expertise. There exist fruitful and useful

interactions with various institutes for research as well as training for the faculty. Interactions

with premier institutions also happen when faculty members choose to pursue research in

these institutions, present papers at seminars hosted by them or when invited as resource

persons. This leads to a networking of human resources and access to experts in the field.

.

3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of

national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and

how they have contributed to the development of the institution.

Each Department has an association which schedules each year’s programmes. The outcome

of such collaborative activities with student involvement has resulted in academic, social and

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Department Title of Workshop Collaborator Year

Department of English “Madyamangalam

Kodathiyum”

(Media and Court)

Press club 2016-17

3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have

contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and

staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new

technology /placement services etc.

Industrial visits and eminent talks about ‘entrepreneurship’ by ED club.

The industrial visits made by the Departments concerned during their study trips create a

bond with various research centers and institution which in turn helps them to avail the

resources. “ASAP” is an Additional Skill Acquisition Programme initiated by the

Government of Kerala to improve communication and computer skills of students.

Name of the Industry/ Association Contributions

District Industries and Commerce, DIC

Thrissur

EDP “Entrepreneurship Development

Program” Certification Course on

Entrepreneurship Management

Government of Kerala ASAP “Additional Skill Acquisition

Program”

Communicative English Trainer and also

give student placement opportunity

3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the

events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college

during the last four years.

Nil



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3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and

agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the

established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated–

a) Curriculum development/enrichment

b) Internship/ On-the-job training

c) Summer placement

d) Faculty exchange and professional development

e) Research

f) Consultancy

g) Extension

h) Publication

i) Student Placement

j) Twinning programmes

k) Introduction of new courses

l) Student exchange

m) Any other

Sl. No. Department Collaboration

1 Curriculum

Enrichment

ED Club: Certificate Course titled

‘Entrepreneurship Management’, Workshop

on leather canvassing products and Paper craft,

Industrial Visit, Exhibition.

Department of Commerce has an MOU with

MSME.

2. Extension Press Club: “Madyamangalam Kodathiyum”

(Media and Court)

3. Library Linkage ➢ University of Calicut Library

➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur



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➢ Public Library Thrissur

➢ Sahitya Akademy Library, Thrissur

➢ St. Thomas College Library,

Thrissur

4. Research Linkages ➢ University of Calicut

➢ Kerala Sahithya Academy

➢ Sree Sankaracharya University of

Sanskrit, Kalady

➢ Lalithakala Academy

➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur

5. Academic Linkage ➢ Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur

➢ St. Thomas College, Thrissur

➢ Vimala College, Thrissur

➢ C. Achutha Menon Govt. College,

Kuttanelloor, Thrissur

➢ Panampilly Memorial Govt College,

Chalakudy

➢ Christ College, Irinjalakuda

➢ St. Joseph College, Irinjalakuda

➢ Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

6. Media Linkage ➢ Malayala Manorama

➢ Mathrubhoomi

➢ Local TV Channel

7. Industrial Linkages ➢ Industrial Estate, Olloor, Thrissur

➢ Industrial Estate, Palakkad

➢ District Industrial Centre



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➢ Kitex limited.

8. Other Linkages ➢ Banks

➢ Hospitals

➢ Management Associations

➢ Gymnasium, SKVC

➢ Department of Commerce has an MOU with MSME.

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and

implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations.

As a part of the university curriculum the institute emphasizes and gives much priority to the

students to visit various industries, companies and other related areas in discipline wise.

➢ Teachers are continuously engaged in research and consultancy.

➢ Teachers participate in various extension activities such as invited talks, paper

presentations, community and social services.

➢ Teachers have membership in various organizations

➢ Research committee members arrange regular and ad hoc meetings as per needs and

occasions and discuss topics of relevance.

➢ Many members of faculty are Board of Studies of various universities of the State

➢ Faculty participate in various extension activities initiated by the Government like

election duties, census compiling, etc

➢ Faculty encouraged to contribute to distance education programmes of IGNOU,

Calicut University, etc

➢ Help students to have acquaintance with various organizations.

Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which

the college would like to include.

Future plans:

• Promoting interdisciplinary research from the part of students and teachers

• More number of MoU with organisations.

• Attend more number of international conferences.

• Work for more research centres in the college.

• Availability of more research guides in the college.



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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1PHYSICAL FACILITIES

4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure

that facilitate effective teaching and learning?

The college has given due importance to the development of infrastructure facilities for

creating the right ambience of the curricular and co-curricular activities. College is

functioning at Kizhur near Kunnamkulam owned by the Cochin Devaswom Board, Thrissur

adjacent to the famous Karthiayani Temple.

The Institution has constituted various committees comprising of Management Members and

Staff Members to facilitate smooth running of the College. As and when needed the

committees convene the meetings with staff members and review the requirement of

infrastructure. The committee recommends the College Management for the creation of

sufficient infrastructure. The College Management takes appropriate decision on the

recommendations of the committee to facilitate effective teaching and learning.

At the end of every financial year, the principal presents the infrastructure requirement for the

next academic year. After analyzing the proposal, the management committee determines the

requirement of the college and sanctions the required amount.

4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for:

a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning

spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal

house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.

The Institution has the following facilities for Curricular, Co-curricular and extra

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Sl. No Facilities Number

1. DEPARTMENTS 3

2. CLASSROOMS 13

3. FACULTY ROOMS 3

4. SPORTS ROOM 1

5. COMPUTER LAB 1

6. ICT ENABLED SEMINAR HALL 1

7. AUDITORIUM 1

8. COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH ALL

ACCESSORIES

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9. LAPTOPS 1

10. LCD PROJECTORS 6

11. OTHER PROJECTING SCREEN 6

12. ECOLOGICAL PARK 1

b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium,

auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills

development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.

Extra curricular activities and sports

The Physical Education Department provides infrastructure facilities and training in

Cricket, Foot Ball, Net ball, fencing, Taekwondo, athletics and Kalarippayattu.

Other Extra curricular Activities

NSS:

There is an NSS unit functioning in this College in a very successful manner. The unit

includes 74 students and is administered by a trained programme officer. Special Camp

facility is there for which we receive a financial support of Rs.22500/-from the University

every year. For regular work, we avail a fund of Rs.22000 /- also from the University.



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CSS:

Compulsory Social Service is a special facility made compulsory for all the

students of the Calicut University in order to get them trained in social service activities. All

UG students get an opportunity of 30 hours of dedicated service either in the campus or

outside.

Cultural Activities:

The college is conducting several cultural programmes in an academic year with the

association of Fine arts club

The projected future expansions

College management is planning to build a permanent building complex to which

some of the present facilities can be shifted. Besides, the plan include the following

a) Library complex with language labs

b) Conference cum Seminar Hall

c) Research block to co-ordinate and augment our inter disciplinary and multi disciplinary

research activities.

d) A centralized instrumentation facility with more equipment to boost our teaching learning

and research programme.

e) An Open Air Auditorium

f) Planning of constructing a New Building

4.1.3 Plan of the institution to ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its

academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities

developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose the Master

Plan of the Institution/ campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the

future planned expansions if any).

This Institution always plans ahead to ensure that its infrastructural development keeps pace

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is always vigilant about the growth and technological development that occurs in the global

educational scenario and places before the Principal’s Council suggestions regarding the

required augmentation in infrastructure needed to support the developmental changes. At the

close of every academic year the governing body meeting is convened in which the Principal

presents the proposal for the new courses applied for, class rooms and other facilities needed

for each course and the proposals for augmentation of infrastructure. After getting the

approval of the management, new additions are made and existing ones augmented whenever

the need arises.

Following are the development plans for the college for the upcoming years.

1. Construction of the women’s retiring room

2. Smart class rooms

3. Visitors’ lounge

4. Computer centre

5. Computers with internet facility and laser printers in all Departments.

4.1.4 Institutional Measures to ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the

requirements of students with physical disabilities?

In our College, the differently abled students are well attended with befitting empathy. Our

physically challenged categories of students belong to partially or totally blind students, lame

students, victims of renal failure, and spinal puncture, students with physical deformities. In

designing our educational, open and recreational spaces, we have kept the requirements of

these students in mind. They are given special facilities in their Departments depending upon

individual cases. Classes are arranged conveniently for the physically challenged students.

Our students are ever eager to lift, carry and give company to their physically challenged

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4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:

• Hostel Facility – Accommodation Not Available

• Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. – Yes

• Computer facility including access to internet in hostel – N.A.

Facilities for medical emergencies –Yes

The college has signed a MOU with the Doctor in nearby Hospital, who visit the college in a

periodical basis.

The college has a First AID facility.

• Library facility in the hostels- NA

• Internet and Wi-Fi facility- Yes

• Recreational facility- Common room with audio-visual Equipments

• Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy Constant supply of safe

drinking water – Yes

• Security – Yes

24/7 Hours security is available in the college premise

The college is situated in a remote village named, Kizhur adjacent to Kunnamkulam Town in

Thrissur district. The ultimate goal of the starting up of the institution is to educate the rural

cum local people of the locality and thereby inculcating moral and spiritual values and

sharpening the younger generation so as to be useful to the society. The entire students of the

college are day scholars. At present there is no need for having a hostel facility.

4.1.6 Provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus

and off the campus

The provisions made available to students and staffs in terms of health care on the campus

and off the campus include the following

a) Nearby doctor visits the college campus

b) First Aid facility available in the college campus

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4.1.7 Details of the Common Facilities available on the campus –spaces for special units

like IQAC, Grievance Redressal Unit, Women’s Cell, Counseling and Career

Guidance,Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and

students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.

IQAC: Computing facilities with printers, scanners ,copiers, and notice boards are available.

Grievance Redressal Cell: Shares the same room

Women’s Study Centre: Shares the same room

Career Guidance and Placement Cell: Shares the same room.

Canteen: The College authority is planning to start up a canteen which has specially marked space

for staff, girls and boys.

Safe Drinking Water facility: The College offers adequate drinking water facilities for its students

and staff with water purifiers and water coolers.

Other Facilities: The staff and students have separate vehicle parking facilities.

4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a

committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render

the library, student/user friendly?

The college has a Library Advisory Committee to serves as the coordinating and policy

making body which functions as a buffer agency and interpreter of the needs of the library to

the authorities.

Sl. No. Name Designation

1 Dr. K. Krishnakumary Chairperson

2 Mrs Sujitha K.A Faculty Member

3 Mr. Shivadas K.R. Coordinator



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4 Mr. Jishnu Raj M.J. Student Member

5 Mr. K.L. Babu External Member

Following are the Functions of the Library Committee:

➢ Allocation of book fund for the purchase of books and journals

➢ To verify and approve the list of books to be purchased by various Departments

➢ To Frame and suggest amendments to the library rules

➢ Assess and suggest improvements in library services

➢ Conduct stock verification every year

Significant Initiatives Taken by the Committee to be User Friendly

➢ The librarian meets all newcomers and briefs them about the rules and regulations of

the library

➢ All the students are given user orientation in the beginning of the course.

➢ A library club comprising students from different batches is constituted to intensify

the use of library, to read, discuss and be aware of the latest arrivals.

➢ Provides space to display student articles and book reviews

➢ Conducts feedback to improve the functioning and resources

➢ Each library user is provided a library cum photo identity card with bar coding which

is swiped at the entrance

➢ The new arrivals of books in the library are displayed on a separate rack.

➢ Award has been instituted for the best library user

➢ Allocation of fund for the purchase of books and journals.

➢ To verify and approve the list of books to be purchased by various Departments.

➢ To frame and suggest amendments to the library rules.

➢ Assess and suggest improvements in library.

➢ Conduct stock verifications every year.

➢ Proposal for e-check in and e-check out.

➢ Library Reader’s Club formation with activities.

➢ Book Exhibitions are scheduled frequently.

4.2.2 Provide details of the following:



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➢ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.)

60 sq mts

➢ Total seating capacity

20

➢ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during

examination days, during vacation)

9 AM to 4 PM except on public holidays

➢ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and

relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)

2 computers are available in the library for the faculty and staff to utilize the e-

resource.

4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals

and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals

and e-resources during the last four years.

Library

Holdings

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Number Total

Cost

Number Total

Cost

Number Total

Cost

Number Total

Cost

Text

Books

112 9140 782 125498 321 82598

Reference

Books

10 1615 31 37315 11 36902

Journals /

Periodicals

7 3800 6 2200 12/6 3300 12/7

e-

resources

INFLIBNET

Any others

(Specify)



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4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the

library collection?

➢ OPAC - Yes

➢ Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals - Yes

➢ Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases - No

➢ Library Website - No

➢ In-house/remote access to e-publications - Yes

➢ Library automation - Yes

➢ Total number of computers for public access - 3

➢ Total numbers of printers for public access - 1

➢ Internet band width/ speed 2mbps 10 mbps 1 gb (GB) – 10 Mbps

➢ Institutional Repository - Yes

➢ Content management system for e-learning- On process

➢ Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet)

4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:

➢ Average number of walk-ins – 50 per day

➢ Average number of books issued/returned – 30 per day

➢ Ratio of library books to students enrolled -70:1567

➢ Average number of books added during last three years: 402

➢ Average number of login to opac (OPAC):

➢ Average number of login to e-resources

➢ Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed

➢ Number of information literacy trainings organized

➢ Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: 30

4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library

➢ Manuscripts: Yes

➢ Reference: Yes

➢ Reprography: Yes

➢ ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) : Yes



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➢ Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and

Notification)

➢ Download: Yes

➢ Printing: Yes

➢ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: Yes

➢ In-house/remote access to e-resources: Yes

➢ User Orientation and awareness: Yes

➢ Assistance in searching Databases: Yes

➢ INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: Yes

4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers

of the college.

➢ Lending service: Books are issued to all students and faculty of the Institution and

the period of retention of books are specified. A fine is imposed for delayed return in

order to ensure the timely return of books.

➢ Reference service: Reference service is provided for queries from available reference

sources.

➢ Current awareness service: This service is provided through the display of new

books on the New Arrivals Rack.

➢ Photocopying service: Books, Journals, and other materials can be photocopied at a

nominal charge.

➢ CDROM service: Library has a collection of CD and DVD. Library also maintains

CD’s received along with the books.

➢ News paper service: Library subscribes to eight newspapers.

➢ Online Journals: Library has online access to INFLIBNET.

➢ Question paper service: Question papers of all examinations conducted by the

University of Calicut are uploaded in the computer.

➢ Internet: Free Internet service is provided to all students.

➢ News paper clipping: All news related to Vimala College, are updated and kept in

hard and soft copy. This is useful for students and teachers.

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➢ Library tour: for new students

➢ Vayanavaram: A programme related to reading which also features an interface with

an eminent author.

➢ Library newsletter entitled Echoes

➢ Book Bank: Creation of book bank for poor students with support from Alumnae

➢ Archives: Archive of College magazines, dissertations of faculty and other

publications.

4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically

challenged persons? Give details.

Braille books are available in our library. Physically disabled students are given special

preference in issuing books. College Library subscribes The support staffs in the library

provide all assistance to the differently able students to make optimum use of the library.

4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used

for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect

feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further improvement of

the library services?)

The library collects the feedback from its users through a structured questionnaire and

suggestion box. Currently the library has an Online Library Feedback software, collected

information is scrutinized, coded and the coded information is transferred to the computer

and analyzed through statistical techniques (percentage, average.) Based on the findings of

the analysis, measures are taken for further improvements. Some of the measures undertaken

for improvement are: it was suggested that there was a shortage of prescribed text books, so

more number of text books were purchased: similarly when the misuse and damage of library

resources were pointed out, it was decided to install CCTV cameras. More CDs of films were

purchased to facilitate the film studies course and also for entertainment.

➢ Suggestion box and suggestion book.

➢ Personal interviews with the Library users.



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➢ Relevant points are discussed in the staff meetings and Library Committee meetings

and necessary actions are implemented.

4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE

4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the

institution.

➢ Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact

configuration of each available system)

➢ Computer-student ratio

➢ Stand alone facility

➢ LAN facility

➢ Wifi facility

➢ Licensed software

➢ Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility

➢ Any other

Number of computers with Configuration

Departments Configuration No.

Principal’s Room Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 1

Office Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 3

Commerce Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,

DVDR/w, LCD Monitor

1

Laser Printers 1

Malayalam Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,

DVDR/w, LCD Monitor

1

Laser Printers 1

English Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,

DVDR/w, LCD Monitor

1

Laser Printers 1



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Class Rooms Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 5

Computer Lab Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5 9

Library Intel Pentium Dual Core, 2GB RAM, 500GB HDD,

Intel core i3 processor, 2GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, LED 18.5

1

1

➢ Computer-student ratio

➢ Stand alone facility

➢ LAN facility : Available

➢ Wifi facility : Available

➢ Licensed software: Available

➢ Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility: All

➢ Any other

4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and

students on the campus and off-campus?

Free Internet and computer access is available to the faculty during College hours. All

Departments have computers and internet facility. Besides the Departments, there are other

spaces for browsing like the library, computer lab etc.

All the Computers are having the Internet facility, student and faculty can avail the facility.

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT

infrastructure and associated facilities?

The IT up gradation of the College is done at three levels: administration, knowledge

mobilization and as an aid to the teaching-learning process. The objective of the Institution is

to achieve global standards and no compromise is made in providing the best of IT

infrastructure to enhance academic excellence.

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➢ Internet connection is made available to all Departments, Units and Cells in the

College. There is direct BSNL- Optic fibre high speed internet connection 10 MBPS.

➢ Admission, assessment, and all other matters related to administration are executed

with the help of technology.

➢ The library, as a learning resource, makes maximum use of technology not only in

administration but also in referencing from e sources. It has been completely

computerized with INFLIBNET facility.

➢ The Departments are provided with computers and internet facility. All the final UG

and PG classrooms are ICT enabled. A Multimedia Centre, UGC Network Resource

Centre, library, etc provide easy access to computer for the students. In order to meet

the challenges of the future requirements of the syllabus and introduction of new

courses, the IT infrastructure is upgraded.

Students are encouraged to make power point presentations of their assignments and use

technology to access resources, submit assignments and do projects. There is restricted Wi-Fi

area in the campus. The future plans are to make all the classrooms ICT enabled and ascertain

the facility of virtual lab, EDUSAT, etc

4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement,

upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the

institution (Year wise for last four years)

As of now the college has not kept the separate allocation of funds for the college

expenditure. It is directly maintained and managed by the Management Cochin Devaswom

Board, Thrissur.

The College has also decided to keep the separate allocation from the current academic year.

4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including

development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and

students?

The University curriculum is structured so as to integrate ICT increasingly. All the UG and

PG programmes include projects, seminars and assignments. At the Institutional level, the



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students are expected to make maximum use of technology in the preparation of these

projects, seminar presentations and assignments. Students browse internet to access journal

archives and collect study materials. Paper presentations are made by preparing power point

presentations and utilizing the ICT facilities.

4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies

deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT

enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of

teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.

Currently the college is using e campus portal, where the teachers upload their study material

in the portal and student can view, download and make discussion on the same.

Access to e-library has helped the student to enhance their knowledge and can focus more on

research trends.

4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or

through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?

Nil

4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES

4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available

financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate

your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?

Item 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Building 144136 2,34,341 6,02,737

Furniture

Computers

Any others

(Renovation)

6,70,518 4,93,919 11,92,895

4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the

infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?



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There are non-teaching staff appointed by the Institution for maintenance and up keeping of

the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the College. These staff members work under

the supervision of Office Superintend of the College.

4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other

precision measures for the equipment/ instruments?

The Institution has made permanent arrangement with service providers to regularly service,

calibrate and repair the various items of systems in the labs, office and at departments. In case

it is irreparable it is replaced.

4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive

equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?

The college has regular water supply (with 2 tanks, 1 well). There is a water cooler in the

campus to meet the requirement of drinking water. To avoid instrument damages due to

voltage fluctuations sufficient number of stabilizers and UPS (13 No.s) are installed. To

attend the problems regarding equipments, an electrician and plumber is available in the

nearby campus 24 hours.

Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which


Future Plans

➢ Planning to construct an administrative Block and Academic Block

➢ To make all classs rooms smart classes

➢ To make the infrastructure more friendly to the differently abled



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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

There is a provision for counsellors/advisors for each class or group of students for academic

and personal guidance. The students are divided into groups and each group is provided with

counsellor /advisor to provide academic and personal guidance to the needy students. It is

done at all level of courses in all the divisions. The last hour of every Thursday is the tutorial

hour and the tutor interacts with the students in this hour. The tutor carefully monitors the

regularity of attendance, participation in seminars and other activities and also the

performance of the students in internal tests/semester examinations. The tutors also keep

track of the progression of the students in curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular

activities. Accordingly the students are advised to improve by way of help and remedial

/corrective action. The students who seek psychological boosting or the candidates who are

psycho-socially left out are given psychological counselling by the college faculty itself. To

add, the college teachers really act as a true friend, philosopher and a guide for the students.

The Career Guidance Cell is effectively working to help the students choose a profession of

their will and trains them to pursue their dreams. Various methods are adopted to collect the

responses of the students and necessary changes are incorporated to ensure their wholesome

development.

The institution has successfully implemented two mentoring programmes, Walk with a

Scholar Programme and Scholar Support Programme, in this academic year.

5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If ‘yes’, what

is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the

institution ensure its commitment and accountability?

Yes. The institution publishes its updated prospectus annually. The information about the

history the college, its locality, route-map, Governing Body, Teachers’ Council, Academic

Council, details of the teaching and non-teaching staff, Total Intake Capacity, Library

facilities, Fee Concession, Academic Results, Prizes, Awards and Trust Funds etc are

disseminated to students through this prospectus. The prospectus of this academic year and

previous academic years consist of the following information is updated in our college



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website. Prospectus is not in print form for the past few years as the admissions are done

directly by the university single window system. Our institution publishes a college calendar

annually. It includes the following:

➢ Vision, mission, motto, prayer, Hymns, National Anthem and brief history of the

College.

➢ Rules of admission and fee structure.

➢ Courses offered for both UG & PG.

➢ Details regarding Departments and faculty members, Non-teaching staff and their

contact numbers

➢ Co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

➢ Student support and extension activities.

➢ General code of conduct for students, attendance and leave for students.

➢ Academic calendar

➢ Essential university information and contact numbers regarding government

scholarships.

The College ensures commitment and accountability through various means resulting in a

successful and smooth functioning

➢ Accuracy of information.

➢ Evaluation through feedback mechanism.

➢ Academic responses at various levels like Tutorial, Departmental, College council,

PTA etc., are recorded.

➢ Complaint, suggestions and response mechanism.

➢ Transparency in governance and administration

➢ Effective participation and response to local needs.

The Institution has moved towards electronic data management and have official institutional

website to provide ready and relevant information to stakeholders.

Sree Vivekananda College with its holistic approach is trying to be instrumental in catering to

the needs of the poor students having rich latent potentialities and coming from far-flung

Ensuring its commitment by the production of students, who are academically strong and

sound areas of this rural area in Kerala. The college tries to ensure its commitment by the

production of students who are academically strong and sound, morally upright, socially

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5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to

the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and

disbursed on time?

The college caters to the academic needs of the students belonging to the rural areas. Most of

the students belong to the non-creamy layer of the society or economically weaker sections of

the society. The college provides financial assistance to these students, which is received

from the Central Govt., State Govt. other agencies.

Financial aid for Institutional scholarships/ freeships/welfare schemes

Sl.N

o.

Name of

Scholarship

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

2013-

2014

2014-

2015

2015-

2016

Total no.of

beneficiaries

Total Amount

in Rs.

1. Suvarna

Jubilee

Merit

Scholarship

Nil Nil Nil Nil 9 9 Rs.90,000/-

3 Centre

Sector

Scheme

3 3 3 2 8 19 Rs.1,90,000/-

4 Post Metric

Scholarship

Nil Nil Nil 6

1 7 Rs.24,500/-

5 Hindi

Scholarship

2 2 Rs.24000

6 State Merit

Scholarship

2 2 Rs.5000

7 Snehapoorv

am-kerala

social

security

mission

4 4 Rs.40,000

8 SEBC 2 2 4 Rs.9,200/-

9 KPCR 81 65 67 64 48 325 Rs.7,47,500/-

10 OBC 48 39 40 17 34 178 Rs.4,09400/-

11 OEC 8 3 5 3 5 24 Rs.55,200/-

12 ST Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

1 SC 49 37 66 60 58 270 Rs.6,21,000/-

Total 189 147 181 154 173 844 Rs.22,15,800

/-

Percentage 72.13 56.10 69.08 58.77 66.03 64.43



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5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government,

central government and other national agencies?

Sl. No. Department /Agencies Percentage

1 State Government 62.59

2 Central Government 1.98

3 Other National Agencies Nil

5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for;-

➢ Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections

➢ Students with physical disabilities

➢ Overseas students

➢ Students to participate in various competitions/National and International

➢ Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.

➢ Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams

➢ Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)

➢ Support for “slow learners”

➢ Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business

house etc.

➢ Publication of student magazines

➢ Economically and socially weaker section:

The institution is committed to provide the students every possible help and support they

need in their pursuit to become civilized and worthy citizens. As the majority of our students

belong to economically and socially weaker sections, special care is taken for their

betterment. College has reservations for the economically and socially weaker section of

students as per University and Government norms. Concession in tuition fees in the form of

granting full or half-tuition fees waiver are awarded to them. The institution is providing the

following support facilities to such students:

• Scholarship is given by the state government.

• Reservation in admission

• Remedial coaching.

• Peer learning

• Bus concession.



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• Freeship and half freeship for tuition fees are provided on merit-cum-means basis.

• The College has a student welfare fund for needy students for books, tution fees and

also for medical help.

➢ Differently abled students:

There is reservation for students belonging to differently-abled category or physically

challenged students as per UGC notifications. Their requirements and needs are given a

special care and attention. The college ensures that infrastructure facilities meet the

requirement of the students with physical disabilities. For differently-abled students, it is

ensured that they don’t have any physical obstruction. They are provided front-seating

arrangement, comfortable furniture and attendant facility.

College has ramp facility, wheel chair and separate western toilet for the differently abled

student. The students are given extra attention during the college terminal examinations as

well as the final examinations.

➢ Overseas students: No Overseas students are admitted. College follows norms of

university

➢ Support to participate in national and international competitions:

• The Physical education department and Arts-in charge faculty along with the support

of various departments of the college support students participating in national and

international competitions. Necessary training and help from the departments and

teaching staff is provided to support the students who excel in extra-curricular

activities and sports. Participation at inter college competitions is ensured. Necessary

financial aids are partly met. Accommodation facilities if required are provided for

practice sessions. It also does the following

• Remedial classes for those students who miss regular classes due to participation in

such competitions are being taken by the concerned departments.

• Special coaching classes are taken and guidance is given.

• Coaching classes for SC/ST /OBC students, free of cost.

• Career coaching classes are taken

• Competitive books & magazines facility is provided

• Computer with net facility is provided



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➢ Medical assistance:

Our College has a very special concern for the health and hygiene of the college students and

staff. The college’s Health Unit has signed a MOU with the doctor who will caters to the

health problems of the students & provides them with medical aid (First-aid). Proper

arrangement of drinking water is present on the college campus. In case of emergencies, the

patient is taken to the Local Nursing Homes as they prefer. Health Camps are organized

regularly under the leadership of NSS and Women’s Cell for health checkups for students.

Besides, physical fitness of the students is ensured by the physical education department at

regular intervals.

➢ Coaching classes for competitive exams:

The coaching for Banking, UPSC examination, NET-JRF and short-term computer courses, is

imparted to needy students. Moreover, the P.G departments (English and Commerce) are

conducting extra time coaching classes for preparing the concerned students for

CTET/SET/UGC-NET exams. Recently, Online entry to service has been introduced.

➢ Skill development:

The college regularly conducts Personality Development Programmes which enhance the IQ

level and communication skills of the participants. The college also invites Guest speakers

from various areas of expertise which provides regional and global employment opportunities

for the students. The Walk With A Scholar Programme which is an endeavor of the Office of

The New Initiatives (Higher Education department, Govt. of Kerala) is implemented in our

institution for the last two years. External mentoring sessions are conducted in this regard and

motivational and personality development classes are provided for mentees selected for these

programmes. Special classes are taken for communication skills taking into consideration

the rural background of the students. The students are also given exposure to Computer with

net facility. Classes in jewellery making and handicrafts were given to members of the

Women’s cell and can be considered as a step taken towards skill acquisition. The efforts

taken by Entrepreneurship Development club also contribute in providing students to develop

and nurture entrepreneurial skills for the students of our institution.



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➢ Support for slow learners:

The institute understands that the college has to serve the basic education needs of students

from economically and socially weaker sections of the society. The students from this rural

area have very few options to get better higher education. The students who are slow in their

learning are identified by the faculty at the beginning of session through various internal

assessments. The following measures are taken to support them

• Remedial classes & Tutorials are organized for such slow learners

• Their daily homework is checked to monitor their progress

• They are guided to take coaching from specialists in the field

• Simplified versions of books are recommended to them

• Special tests are conducted for them & Trial tests and mock examinations are also

envisaged.

• Bilingual explanations and discussions are provided taking into consideration the lack

of exposure of our students in the target language.

• Concept clarification and problem solving exercises & Provision of simple but

standard alternatives are provided.

• Lecture notes/course materials are given.

• Revision of topics and IT practicals are done regularly.

• Personal, academic and social counseling.

• SSP Programme which is offered by the Office of the New Initiatives is organized and

implemented to support learners to tackle their difficult areas.

➢ Exposure of students to other Institutions of higher learning/ corporate/

business house etc:

The institute has a placement cell of its own. Over the years the college has helped its

students in finding better job opportunities and better enterprises to work in. Our Placement

Cell encourages outgoing students to visualize the starting of their own enterprises and

become active contributors to the nation’s GDP. Students were taken for motivational visits

to higher centres of learning and knowledge like The University of Kerala , Kerala

Kalamandalam ( A Centre for arts par excellence),Planetarium, Civil Service Academy,

Trivandrum ,State Central Library ,Departmental libraries of English and Commerce of The



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University of Kerala , Netiar Museum of the Archaeological and tourism department ,All

India Radio,Doordarshan Kendra,Thrissur etc . The placement cell assesses the needs of

entrepreneurs and prepares a comprehensive training module to equip the outgoing students

with necessary skills. The module focuses on the following skills:

1. Leadership Skills

2. Marketing Skills

3. Business Development Skills

4. Managerial Skills

5. Risk Assessment and Management

6. Communication Skills

7. Public Speaking

8. Team Building Skills

➢ Publication of student magazine:

The College annually publishes a magazine for students. It is an ideal platform for students to

realize their creative potential and hone their writing skills. It is published with substantial

contribution from Students’ Union. The Staff Editor is always there to help the students

chisel their artistic and creative skills. ’Cantastoria’ 2015– was a wall magazine installed by

the Department of English on 23 rd September 2015. Cantastoria the story singer, who sings

or tells a story while gesturing to a series of images, provided a platform for the students to

explore and exhibit their creative expressions. The BA students of 1st,2nd and 3rd year English

and Malayalam students of final year Open course contributed enthusiastically to

‘Cantastoria’ with their literary and artistic exploits.

Sl.No. Magazine Name Year

1 Kalpantham (College Union Magazine) 2016-17

2 Cantastoria 2015-16

3 Karmayogi 2013-14

5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among

the students and the impact of the efforts.



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The Institution encourages innovative, creative and entrepreneurial in their approach, to

ensure skill development amongst the students. College has a very active ED Club

Coordinated by Mrs. Sujitha K.A, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce. U.G.

Courses in Commerce have been strengthened as per global trends/needs in HRM, Marketing,

etc. Interactive sessions with faculty members from Chartered Accountants, Income Tax and

Other professionals are organized to ignite the students’ desire for new ventures. Job Training

Programmes and organized by the department of Commerce, Career Guidance cell & the

NSS Unit. Career Oriented workshops with corporate/business house by the career guidance

cell are given at regular intervals. A few our old students have become young entrepreneurs

and own their own business even abroad.

5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation

of students in extracurricular and cocurricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz

competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.

➢ additional academic support, flexibility in examinations

➢ special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials

➢ any other

To promote participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, a special

committee including members from the Sports Wing, NSS Unit and Student Union of the

College formulate the policies and strategies. The college youth festival is a venue for the

students to showcase their talents in various art forms as singing, dancing etc. For this

purpose, the institution avails of the services of its faculty. The policies and strategies of the

institution regarding additional academic support, flexibility in examinations, special dietary

requirements, sports uniform and Materials can be elucidated as below:

ED Club

Our college has started ED Club in 2016. It organizes many activities

since then including giving the students an opportunity to do a

certification course in entrepreneurship development.



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• Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations - Extra classes for the

participants so that the time they have given in for the various activities can be

compensated for. Special exams are taken for them

• Special dietary requirements are partially met. Sports uniform and materials are

provided.

• Diet to the sportsmen is borne by the institution as per the norms laid down by the

State Govt/Calicut University from time to time.

• Sports kit with uniform & Sports Material for sports like Cricket, Table Tennis,

Carom Board, football etc are provided

• Various incentives and concessions such as free-ships, scholarships & special leaves

are granted by the College authority to participate in competitions

Departmental Associations

All the departments in our college organize associational activities and are active in giving

opportunities to the students with adequate platform to come out with their talents and realize

their true potential.

English association-This body has been functioning for several years and conducts various

competitions in essay writing, versification, elocution, debates, extempore, story writing etc.

It also organizes talks and seminars that are aimed at benefitting faculty members and

students. Academicians, Eminent Writers, Scholars, Retired Professors etc. are invited for the

purpose. It ensures the participation of neighboring colleges too .The English association has

hosted a grant SHAKESPEARE FIESTA (during the academic year 2015-2016) to

commemorate the death anniversary of the universal dramatist and the Bard of Avon. It also

screens movie adaptations of plays and novels that are included in the syllabus.

Malayalam Association-Malayalam association conducts reading competitions and other

literary fests in connection with Vaayana Vaaram(Reading week) on June 19 every year. This

day is declared as Reader’s day by the state govt. in order to pay respect to P.N.Panicker,

who is known has the father of library movement in Kerala..His death anniversary is

considered and observed so and is followed by a weeklong celebrations to the champion of

literacy in Kerala. Malayalam association also conducts departmental competitions on Nov.1st

every year which is observed as the Official Birthday of the state.



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Commerce Association –has organized an industrial visit to Ollur Industrial Estate-Thrissur,

for B.com and M.com students during the academic year 2015-2016.It has also organized an

orientation programme for 1st sem B.com students on Brain storming, Team Building

activities, Case study and Role play. ‘Oracle’, Finance club students organized intra

department quiz competition on business and current affairs. This group helps students who

are interested in finance to share their ideas and enrich their knowledge in their respective

areas. Moreover, Marketing students club , ‘MARKMANIAC’ organizes various sessions that

encourages the students to gain a practically oriented exposure to the current trends in the

field of marketing. ‘DHRISHTI’,HR students gathering has organized various sessions on

games in order to practically highlight team coordination as the key in the functions of

Management. It strived to inculcate the synergy in students to the fact that the collective

whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts.

The college also organizes various inter-departmental competitions and different clubs like

Nature club, Tourism Club, Film and Theatre Club, Quiz Club, Debate Club function

with each faculty members as their coordinators. Such activities provide ample

opportunities to the students to work as a team and showcase their extra –curricular talents.

Besides, we also impart value education and realizing the importance of grooming socially

committed young individuals, a unit of National social service scheme works in our

institution.

NSS:

The college has a very social committed and active group of enthusiastic students working

under the National Social Service Programme. Dr.Brilly Raphael, Assistant Professor,

Department of Malayalam is at present the coordinator.

Women’s Cell:

The Governing Body of the College constituted the Women’s Cell, following the Vishaka

guidelines of the Supreme Court of India, which has started its journey from 2012 for

addressing issues related to women staff & students & Gender Sensitization. The cell

encourages students & staff to participate in all cultural activities. It inspires them for

empowerment socially and financially. The cell makes women students aware of the social

responsibilities and gives them mental support to fight against sexual harassment of women

students and for other women of the society. This cell takes initiatives for guidance and



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counseling of female students. Mrs.Minu M Gopalan, Asst.Professor, Department of

Commerce function as the coordinator.

5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for

the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in

various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT /

GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.

Placement and career counseling centre renders efficacious service to the students. The

placement cell extends its service to the students in career guidance, organizes lectures

concerning career planning.

No. of Students who have cleared National/ State level competitive exams

Exam 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

UGC-CSIR-NET NA NA NA NA NA

UGC-NET 1 0 1 0 1

SLET 0 0 0 0 0

ATE/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/GMAT 0 0 0 0 0

Central/State Services, Defense,

Civil Services etc

0 0 1 1 1

5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,

personal, career, psycho-social etc.)

Teachers arrange academic, personal, career-oriented and psycho-social counseling

department wise both before and after admission. The college also has a online psychometric

test, where the student can take the test online and they can understand the situation they are

facing.

Tutorial classes held are meant primarily for academic and personal counseling. Teachers

also organize interdepartmental dialogues and interactions towards the goal of counseling. In

addition to this, periodical career-counseling is held at our career counseling centre where

trained and qualified counselors are invited from other colleges and institutions also.

Mentoring is given prime importance and a team of internal mentors work smoothly

interacting closely with the students and understanding their real issues and help them tackle

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5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement

of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services provided to help students identify job

opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected

during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes).

Yes. The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of our College organizes talks on various

subjects like effective communication, intellectual enhancement, new generation job

prospects, time & stress management, personality development, soft skill development etc.

The Cell organizes number of innovative programmes that will cater to the ever transforming

and fluidic job prospects. We have always pioneered to create employment opportunities for

our students. The employment opportunities are displayed on various notice boards. With an

aim to mould high quality professionals from our College the following programmes were

conducted.

Sl. No Date Programme

1. 5th Feb2012 Organized by the Sadanam Institute-A class on choosing one’s

vocation

2. 1st July 2016 Organized by Franklin Institute of Air Hostess Training,Thrissur

Class related to Air Hostess Training(For all Degree Students)

3. 13th Jan 2016 Organized by Profinz CMA Coaching Centre to all Final Year

B.Com Students

4. 13th Jan 2016 Organized by the Institute of Management and Technology-A

Class on MBA

5. 24thFeb 2016 Soft Skill Development Class as a part of UGC-Competence

Building Initiatives in Colleges by HR Trainer Harish Kumar

6. 11th Jan 2016 Edu Expo for all Final Year Degree students-( students were

selected and they qualified GD conducted by Happy Valley

Business Schools affiliated to Anna University

7. 15thFeb 2016 Career Guidance by Indian Logistics

8. 24th Oct 2016

Bank Coaching and PSC Coaching by Presidency Educational

Institutions

9. 10thNov2016 An Introduction to bank Coaching Syllabus

10. 8th Dec 2016 Career Guidance class to all final year B.Com and M.Com students

ASAP is open to all final UG and PG students of the College, they register for the interview

and group discussion take place during the ‘ASAP Fest’. Our College has been a venue for



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the past three years as the scheme is rolled out by the State Government. It has given

immense opportunities for the participants.

5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redress cell? If yes, list (if any) the

grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.

The Student Grievance and Redress Cell of the College cater to the needs of the students.

Grievances regarding administration, teaching, learning and evaluation are addressed and

resolved. The Grievance and Redress Cell for students is constituted of the Principal, Vice

Principal, Student Advisor, a faculty who is also a counselor and a legal advisor, a part time

faculty for law, and two other faculty members. The Heads and tutors of the respective

Departments are consulted in case of need. The Cell assists students in resolving the

intrapersonal, interpersonal and other grievances like delay in the publication of results,

anomalies in the University examination results, and the problem of insufficient conveyance

facility for students, Institutional shortcomings, and so on. Issues regarding sexual harassment are

also dealt with by the Cell

The grievances reported and redressed during the last five years

Sl No. Academic Year Grievances reported and redressed

1. 07-08-2011 Lack of Tuck Shop

2. 02-01-2012 Lack of fans

3 08-02-2012 Road tarring

4. 12-06-2012 Photo Copy Facility

5. 11-08-2012 Installation of a water cooler.

6. 04-09-2013 Lack of white boards

7.

05-06-2014 Unavailability of adequate number of smart classrooms

8.

16-02-2015 Properly functioning projectors

9.

17-07-2015

Enhancing the seating capacity of classrooms

10.

08-03-2016

Unavailability of Girls Leisure Room

11.

16-06-2016

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5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual

harassment?

Even though the institution has majority of female students, instances of sexual harassment

are very rare inside the campus. The sexual harassment outside the campus was resolved by

the Women’s Cell of the College, Students’ grievance & redress Cell and with the help of the

local police. As there is a rapid increase in the gender biased issues and human rights

violations, students participate in the protest rallies and campaigns. Talks are held to create

awareness among students and counseling is also provided for such wards and their families.

5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been

reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?

Yes. The institution has an anti ragging committee formed according to the statutory

provisions which is comprised of the Principal, Vice Principal, 2 staff representatives, 1 PTA

representative, local body members and student representatives from each department.

Ragging is banned in the college. The College has adopted the UGC Regulations on Curbing

the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009 & has constituted an Anti-

Ragging Committee governed by the senior staff members of our college. No instances of

ragging have been reported during the last five years.

Sl.No. Name Designation

1 Dr.K. Krishnakumary Chairperson

2 Sheeja V.A Manager/Secretary

3 Mrs. Femy O.A. Teacher Member

4 Mrs. Minu .M. Gopal Teacher Member

5. Mr. V. Leelakaran Administrative Member

6. Dr. Brilly Raphael. V Coordinator

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The institution has several welfare schemes for students other than financial aid from Central

Government.

➢ Orientation for new students.

➢ Library

➢ Remedial Learning Methodology

➢ Counseling services

➢ Extension talks

➢ Various clubs

➢ Bridge courses

➢ Career guidance and placement training

➢ Alumnae

➢ Women’s cell

➢ Students Grievance Redressa cell

➢ Value education

➢ Walk With A scholar Programme

➢ Scholar Support Programme

➢ PTA

➢ Feedback system

➢ Departmental Associations

➢ ASAP

5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’, what are its

activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure

development?

The Alumnae is not separately registered. We have a strong and large number of alumnae

scattered all over the world. The association offers ordinary, life and Patron memberships for

the outgoing students and the faculty of the College. The members are vibrant and actively

involved in the functioning. It is a matter of great pride for the college that four of our

existing faculties are members of the Alumni Association, besides one retired faculties and

some non-teaching members of the college.

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5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment

(for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.

5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the

last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish

programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same

institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.

Programme Wise Pass Percentage

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Programme Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

Pass

Percentage

UG

Department Progression 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Tot

al

% Total % Total % Tota

l

%

ENGLISH UG to PG 16 80 17 85 12 60 8 40 PG to M.Phil NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA PG to Ph.D NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Employed through

Campus Selection - - - - - - - -

Employed through

other

than Campus

recruitment

3 15 2 10 5 25 4 20

MALAYALAM

UG to PG 06 25 10 41.66 6 25 5 20 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed through

Campus Selection -

- - - - - - -

Employed through

other

than Campus

recruitment

7 29.

16

7 29.16 4 16.66 9 37.5

COMMERCE UG to PG 11 36 25 83 15 50 15 50 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed through

Campus Selection 2

6 - - - - 1 3.33

Employed through

other

than Campus

recruitment

10 25 2 5 3 7.5 5 12.5



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B.A English 94.4 89.5 84.2 83.3 70

B.A

Malayalam

87 95 82 83 62

B.Com 75.8 96 96.6 100 100

P.G

M.A English NA NA NA NA 100

M.Com 100 100 100 100 100

5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education

and/or towards employment?

The institution facilitates student progression to higher level of education or employment in

the following ways:

➢ Personal counseling, mentoring and tutorial system instilling confidence and

achievement drive in each and every student

➢ Regular conduct of internal and model exams, preparation of progress report etc.

➢ Guidance sessions through career orientation classes is given to all students

➢ Coaching for competitive exams like UGC-NET,PSC is provided to students

➢ Student initiated programs like seminars, paper presentation etc. is conducted in every

year.

➢ Students are encouraged to attend different on-campus and off-campus recruitment

programs.

5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and

drop out?

The dropout rate for the various courses is negligible. In the case of probable drop out, the

reasons are identified. Financial and emotional supports are given as the case may be.

Marriage and pregnancy are the major causes identified for dropouts. For those students who

might fail, additional coaching is provided through extra classes, peer teaching, advanced

learners’ teaching and so forth. If the problem happens to be a personal one, the effective

tutorial system prevalent in the College ensures that it is remedied with the sensitivity and

confidentiality it requires.

No. of Drop outs

Programme 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17



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UG

B.A English 1 2 NIL 3 2 NIL

B.A

Malayalam

2 NIL 3 1 2 NIL

B.Com 2 1 NIL NIL NIL NIL

P.G

M.A English NA NA NA NIL 1 1

M.Com NA NA NIL NIL NIL NIL

5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES

5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available

to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.

excellent performance of its students in sports and games. We have quite a good number of

national players in various items.

5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co- curricular, extracurricular

and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /

International, etc. for the previous four years.

2011-12

Event Dist. Level State Level University Level University Team

Members

Kalaripayattu 1.Nikhil.RB(3rd

B.com)-1st Prize

2. Anjaly KP(3rd

B.Com)

3.Praveen

KV(1st B.Com)

Nikhil.RB(3rd

B.com)-1st Prize

2. Anjaly KP(3rd

B.Com) 3.Praveen

KV(1st B.Com)

Cricket 2nd Prize 1.Rareesh Raj

C(Captain)(1st BA

English)

2.Sooraj PV(3rd

B.com)

3.Sajith KS(2nd BA

Malayalam)

4.Nikhil KB(3rd



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B.Com)

5.Bijeesh AK(2nd

BA Malayalam)

6.Limesh CM(2nd

BA Malayalam)

7.Sreejith EV(1st

B.Com)

8.Vibin KS(2nd BA

Malayalam)

9.Rahul ER(2nd

B.Com)

10.Sunil C(2nd

B.Com)

11.Eapan John(2nd

B.Com)

12.Rijoy M

Rajan(2nd BA

Malayalam)

13.Anas IN(2nd BA

English)

14.Praveen KV(1st

B.Com)

15.Vaishakh KA(3rd

BA Malayalam)

2012-13

Event Dist. Level State Level University

Level

University Team

Members

Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1.Nikhil KB(1st

M.Com)

2.Nidhin MS(1st



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B.Com)

3.Praveen KV(3rd

B.Com)

Net Ball 1st Prze 3rd Prize 1.Anju VJ (2nd

B.Com)

2.Ranjitha C(1st

B.Com)

3.Jyothi PC(1st

B.Com)

4.Surya(2nd BA

English)

5.Meera K

Mohan(2nd BA

English)

6.Tiby Boban(2nd

BA English

7.Athira Balan(2nd

BA English)

8. Reshma KA (1st

B.Com)

9.Praveena (1st

B.Com)

10.Merin(1st BA

English)

11.Jiji(3rd BA

English)

2013-14


Level

University Team

Members

Fencing 1st Prize 3rd Prize 1.Aarcha K(1st BA



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Malayalam)

2.Praveen KV(2nd

BCom)

3.Ajith Shankar

KP(1st B.Com)

Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1st Prize 1.Ajith Shankar(1st

B.Com)

2.Nikhil KB(2nd

M.Com)

Chess 1st Prize Participation 1.Sharath Kumar

PS(2ndB.Com)

2.Anand P(2nd

B.Com)

3.Shyam CKS(1st

B.Com)

Body Building 1st Prize 2nd Prize 1.Ali Shifar(1st

B.Com)

2014-15


Level

University Team

Members

Kalaripayattu 1st Prize 1st Prize Overall

Championship

1.Ajith Shankar

KP(2nd B.Com)

2.Nithin MS(3rd

B.Com)

Fencing 1st Prize 3rd

Prize(Individual

and Group)

1.Reshma KA(3rd

B.Com)

2.Jyothi (3rd B.Com)

3Aarch K(2nd BA

Malayalam)

Chess 1st Prize Participation 1.Sharath Kumar

S(3rd B.Com)



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2.Anand P(3rd

B.Com)

3.Shyam CKS(2nd

B.Com)

2015-16


Level

University Team

Members

Kalaripayattu 1st Prize Overall

Championship

1.Ajith Shankar

KP(2nd B.Com)

2.Jithin MS(3rd

B.Com)

3.Ninju VR(2nd

B.Com)

Fencing(Boys) 1st Prize 1Jithn MS(3rd

B.Com)

Participation

3rd

Prize(Individual

and Group)

Inter University

1.Jithin MS(1st

B.Com)

1.Ranjith KM (2nd

BA Malayalam)

2.Krishnakishore(2nd

BA English)

3.Jithin MS(3rd

B.Com)

4.Ajith Sankar (3rd

B.Com)

5.Rahul

Vasudevan(3rd

B.Com)

6.Prajith PJ (2nd

B.Com)



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Fencing

(Girls)

3rd Prize –

(Bronze Medal

) Ninju VR(2nd

B.Com)

1st Prize

Overall

Championship

Inter University

2.Ninju VR(2nd

B.Com)

1.Athira VS (1st

B.Com)

2.Gifty KA (1st

B.Com)

3.Jisna Joy(1st

B.Com)

4.Anjaly T(1st BA

English)

5.Ninju VR(2nd

B.Com)

6.Aarcha K(3rd BA

Malayalam)

7. Athira VB(2nd

MA English)

Taekwondo

Silver Medal-

2nd Prize

3rd Prize Akhil MA ( 1st BA

Malayalam)

Weight

Lifting

3rd Prize-62KG

3rd Prize

Jisnu Chandran

KC(3rd BA English)

2016-17

Event Dist. Level State Level University/

Inter zone

Level

University

Team Members

Kalaripayattu Ist Prize for

Nidhin M.S

Ist for Nerkal &

2nd Prize for

Thirichukal

Ist Prize in

Kettukari

1st Prize in

Cheruvadi

payatu

Overall college



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2nd prize

Fencing(Boys) 1st Prize for

Junior and

Senior

Ninju V.R.

Inter-Collegiate Competitions:

1. Declamation Contest (in connection with the Shakespeare Fiesta organized by the

Department of English)-2015.

2. VT Induchoodan Memorial Painting Competition organized by the Nature Club 2015

Inter-Departmental Competitions:

Our college organizes various inter departmental competitions every year like

❖ Literary Fest- Essay Writing (English, Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit)

Story Writing (English, Hindi, Malayalam)

Versification (English, Hindi, Malayalam)

Elocution and Declamation (English, Hindi, Malayalam)

❖ Pencil Drawing, Water Color and Oil Painting Contest

❖ Poster Making Competition and Quiz Competition organized by NSS to commemorate

the Hiroshima on 6th August 2015 and 2016 respectively.

❖ Quiz Competition organized by NSS in connection with District Suchithwa Mission

❖ Union Arts Fest- College union organized various on stage competitions and students

participate in various individual and group items like Bharathanatyam,

Mohiniyattam,Folk Dance,Thiruvathirakali, Oppanna,Group Dance, Group Song,Carnatc

Music, Light Music, Skit, Mime and Mono-Act. Often the students are divided into four

different houses.The winners of college arts festival represent the college at Calicut

University D-Zone and Inter-zone arts fests.

Sandra KM (2nd B.Com) secured 2nd place in Classical Music in 2011-2012 at the

university D-Zone Festival. A team for thiruvathirakali represented the college and won

accolades at the D-Zone Arts Fest in 2014-2015.

❖ Pookalam and Payasam Making Contest in connection with Onam celebrations.



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❖ Christmas Crib, Tree and Santa Clause competitions in connection with Christmas

celebrations.

❖ Debate Competition

❖ Poetry Contest organized by the Department of Malayalam in connection with t

Kerala Piravi celebrations.

❖ Reading Contest organized by the Department of Malayalam in connection with the

Vayana Dinam

❖ ‘Oracle’, Finance club students organized intra department quiz competition on

business and current affairs

❖ Various other contests and competitions organized by the different clubs.

Besides the inter departmental competitions, the college students actively join hand and

participate in the various celebrations which include, Fresher’s day, Farewell day, Onam,

Christmas and Eid Celebration, Niveditha day and the College Union Arts Festival..

5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and

employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?

A regular and a permanent feedback system on teaching and learning process, the quality of

teachers, support service, infrastructure etc is strictly maintained. These unbiased feedbacks

from the students are discussed with the HOD’s concerned. Students’ suggestions are also

taken into consideration.

Feedback from employees, outgoing students (exit survey), parents feedback, Alumnae

feedback, etc are done with an insight in the form of well structured questionnaires.

5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like

catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/

materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions.

Students from all Departments contribute to the College magazine. They also contribute to

the monthly magazine of students. Faculties always give encouragement to students to

develop their literary skills. Departments give full encouragement and support to students to

participate in academic seminars, present papers and to publish papers. Each department is

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out pour their creative potential. Cantastoria is the name given to the wall magazine of The

Department of English. The college also brings out newsletter titled Aagama once in every

six months that chronicles the activities of the college and has a staff member as its chief

editor.

5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its

selection, constitution, activities and funding.

Yes. The selection procedure of the College union is presidential. The College union

constitutes the following office bearers-chair person, vice chairperson, general secretary, joint

secretary, fine arts secretary, student editor, university union council member and general

captain. The student’s union is very active; it organizes seminars, awareness classes, cultural

activities and various competitions.

All activities in the College such as celebration of festivals like Onam, Christmas

Independence Day, Teacher’s day, Republic day, Yoga day, Environmental day, Women’s

Day, Sports Day and others are done with the wholehearted support and cooperation of the

Union. The fund for the activities of the Students Union is collected from students at the time

of admission according to University norms. The deficit is met by conducting fund raising

programmes under the leadership of the Union. The Student Union is one of the major links

between the students and the Management.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student

representatives on them.

We have student representative in various academic and administrative bodies. They are as

follows:

Sl. No. Committees No. of students

1 IQAC 2

2 Magazine Committee 9

3 Women Cell 3

4 ED Club 2

5 Nature Club 3

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7 Library Advisory Committee 1

8 Film and Theatre Club 5

The Student Council, Magazine Committee, IQAC, Departmental Associations and various

clubs, Anti Ragging Cell, Students Grievance Redressal Cell, The Library Club, Social

Service, Alumnae, Discipline Committee etc.

5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty

of the Institution.

The Institution maintains warm and cordial relationship with its alumnae and former faculty.

All retired staffs are invited for the Alumnae Reunion so that the former students can interact

with their teachers. Retired Staff Association was formed in the year 2006. All retired staffs

are members of the Retired Staff Association. They conduct two meetings annually.

The Association has instituted two special awards for honoring deserving students. The

contact numbers of the retired staff are updated and recorded in the Student’s Handbook and

Calendar. The Departments regularly invite the retired staff for their lectures in order to tap

their expertise. For all important occasions they are invited to the Institution. The College

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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP

The College Management believes that education is the most potent weapon for the

development of rural families and the nation. The management and Principal have an active

role in the improvement of the quality of the College’s educational services. The College

maintains quality in teaching, keeping pace with the current developments, internal quality

assurance systems, frequent programme evaluations etc. are implemented for quality

teaching. The College authorities have always encouraged a culture of participative

management which includes the top management, Principal, Principal’s council, HODs,

faculty, staff, student union, PTA and alumnae.

The mission of the institution portrays the institution’s unique characteristics in terms of

addressing the needs of society; the students it seeks to serve; institution’s tradition; value

orientation and visualization of the future

6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission

statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the

needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value

orientations, vision for the future, etc.?

Our mission

➢ To motivate our students to achieve intellectual excellence, to become good citizens

of character and ability committed to the service of fellow countrymen.

➢ To facilitate the continuous upgradation and to strive for improvement in the quality

and ability of faculty members.



the students.

Vision


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Our motto

➢ AWAKE , ARISE AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED

Our college values

➢ Creating an educational environment for the total development of students:

➢ Maintains a harmonious relationship with students

➢ Incentives and scholarships for students who excel to motivate them to higher levels

of learning and also for the deserving students who have proved their excellence

➢ Institutionalized feedback system

➢ Teachers are sent to attend national and international seminars outside the State and

they are expected to share their experience in the Department and staff meetings

➢ Career guidance classes offered to students to make them excellent

6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and

implementation of its quality policy and plans?

The College Management transforms its commitment into action mainly through its teachers,

who are professionally competent and committed to their vocation. The selection of the

Faculty by the Management is based on merit from among the applicants, after notifying the

posts in national dailies, in strict compliance with the University norms, Government of

Kerala and the UGC rules, statutes and guidelines

Stake Holder Feedback

Governing Body

Manager

Strategy Meet

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Principal



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The College Management encourages staff development programmes at a higher level. The

staff are encouraged to attend Orientation, Refresher programmers, Seminars and Workshops

conducted by various organization. The teaching staffs are encouraged to take M.Phil. ,

Doctorate and Post Doctoral degrees. The College administration also stands committed to

the development of the entire work force by encouraging participation, learning, innovation

and creativity. This is done by including the stake holders in the administration through

distribution of responsibility, participation, reviewing of performance and recognition of

employees for their quality enhancement.

The Principal is the executive authority of the Institution. She plays a vital role in steering

the academic community towards excellence. She ensures that the policies of the

Management are implemented to the letter and spirit and makes all effort to uphold the

principles on which the Institution was founded. Her duties include:

➢ Day to day administration: ensures uninterrupted execution of the teaching learning

process

➢ Oversees the smooth conduct of all procedures from admission at the beginning of

the year to the end semester examination

➢ Prepares a work schedule that lists the various functional committees in the

➢ College and the names of staff in charge at the beginning of the academic year

➢ Takes steps to inculcate research culture among staff and students

➢ Maintains healthy interaction with the stakeholders

➢ Creates a learning environment that values the academic, vocational, spiritual and

developmental needs of the students, integrating these uniformly among them.

➢ Attempt to connect the College with the society and initiates the College Community

to work for social progress

The faculties are closely involved in the design and implementation of quality policy and

plans. The College Council and Staff Association have developed various strategies to sustain

and enhance quality. A group of committed and dedicated staff is the strength of the College.

The Manager meets the staff personally once a year to discuss any personal or professional

problems they may have, to get a feedback from them and motivate them to dispense their

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The faculties of the Institution are delegated duties pertaining to the various administrative,

academic, student activities and extension according to their expertise and efficiency. Quality

assurance in the execution of these duties is ensured through the periodical committee

meetings. The IQAC plays a major role in ensuring the sustenance of quality and ascertaining

of documentation and proposing new ventures to meet the growing requirements of the

students.

The role of faculty members in the implementation of college policies are:

➢ The staff council which forms a group of staff representatives, shares the

administrative responsibilities with the Governing body.

➢ The newly appointed staff members are always briefed about the institutional

objectives and functioning by the management

➢ The faculty members are assigned duties pertaining to various

administrative, academic and student activities, extension works according to their

expertise and efficiency.

➢ Periodical committee meetings are held to ensure the easy execution of these duties.

➢ The IQAC plays a major role in ensuring the sustenance of quality through

departmental visits and ascertaining of documentation. It also proposes new ventures

to meet the growing requirements of the student.

➢ The staff council constitutes the Principal, Departmental heads, and Staff secretaries,

Office Superintendent, Librarian.

➢ The council meets periodically to plan, implement, monitor, review and resolve

issues.

The Management and principal make some organizational changes to meet the growing

academic requirements. A few of the organizational changes instated by them are;

a. Reconstitution of the IQAC according to the specifications in the revised

b. Anti Ragging Cell constituted in response to the instruction of the Kerala Government

c. Merit day to consider the University toppers

d. Expansion of infrastructure

e. More academic programmes introduced : NET coaching , Remedial coaching for

weak students , add-on courses

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6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring:

➢ The policy statements and action plans for the fulfillment of the Stated mission

Leadership is evolved through assigning responsibilities as coordinators, with appropriate

training for various functional levels of the management system. The position as coordinators

is held by members of management, staff and students for a specified term. The College has a

well-defined Participative Management System. The Governing body is the apex body. Next

comes the College Council comprising the Principal, Heads of the Departments.

The management system includes several committees for coordinating curricular and extra-

curricular activities and the Student Union with elected representatives. The Governing body

of the college has well defined vision that assures a performance leading to the overall benefit

of the students, stakeholders and society as a whole.

Formulation of action plans for all activities of the institution and incorporation of the same

into the institutional strategic plan is an important aspect of policy formulation in this

institution. All Departments and committees are asked to prepare the action plan for the

ensuing academic year. After scrutiny, and feasibility assessment, the finalized programmes

and projects are incorporated into the strategic plan by the top authorities.

➢ formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into

the institutional strategic plan

As mentioned in 6.1.2 the principal is the executive authority of the institution. The

Governing committee reviews the formulation of action plans for all operations and

incorporation of institutional strategic plan.

➢ Interaction with stakeholders

o The key stakeholder of the institution is Student, Peer, Parents, Alumni, Non-

teaching staff, Administrative staff and university.

o On a daily basis faculty meetings and Non- teaching staff meetings are

conducted.

o Parents teachers meeting are conducted in every semester

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➢ Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and

consultations with the stakeholders

The college has an mechanism to seek views and feedback from all the stakeholders.

All the committees of the institution conducts meeting, where the discussions are

addressed by the governing body. Qualitative inputs are taken for the planning

purposes.

➢ Reinforcing the culture of excellence

To improve the quality of teaching learning process, the college encourages the

faculty to attend various seminars, workshop and orientation program to enhance their

skills.

Online 360 degree feedback is in place to evaluate the faculty performance.

➢ Champion organizational change

The college adopts the change and whenever necessary to address changes in internal

or external environment.

Institution takes necessary steps to maintain healthy relationship with the Stakeholders.

The Principal plays a key role in bringing together the governance and the Stakeholders in

understanding and implementing the needs of the institution.

➢ Students are given personal counseling, tutorial and remedial classes as part of the

mentoring system of the College.

➢ To maintain the healthy interaction with the parents periodically, PTA meetings are

arranged by the College.

➢ The Alumnae Association of the College meets every year extending and updating their

activities.

➢ The Policy planning and execution is always done after discussing with the stakeholders.

➢ Students are trained to extend helping hand to the weaker sections of the society.

➢ Various committees of the College works together to take the students into social realm.

➢ A faculty member is delegated as Student Advisor to cater to the affairs of the students



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➢ Student Grievance Cell functions effectively in the Campus.

➢ Student representations are included in various committees like Women’s Cell, discipline

etc.

6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies

and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to

time?

All the policies and plans of the institution are based on the ultimate aim of attaining the

vision and mission of the College. The academic outcome envisioned by the University is

also taken into account while making plans and policies. The administerial and academic

structure works as a unit to monitor and evaluate the plans and policies. The hierarchical

organization facilitates the delegation of duties and responsibilities aiming upon perfection in

execution of the policies. The periodical meetings review the implementation of the action

plan and take measures to bridge any omissions made. The Principal, with the assistance of

departmental heads monitor the task allocation, coordination and supervision. As mentioned

earlier, a detailed work schedule is prepared at the beginning of each academic year and

duties are allocated to committees and individuals according to their efficiencies and skill.

The IQAC and the staff council evaluate execution of the action plan on a daily basis. An

annual College report is prepared and presented in the presence of the management, faculty,

students, PTA.

The periodical committee meeting, Annual General Body meeting discusses and report flows

in the implementation of the action plan. The progress of student-learning and development is

assessed regularly through test paper, internal assignments, peer teaching etc. Our system of

governance and management is closely linked with transparency and accountability and

supported by competent Governing Body with clear job descriptions for each person in

management.

6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top

management?

The faculty is well motivated and encouraged by the management for the perfect fulfillment

of their roles as academicians and mentors for the students. The management adopts various

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➢ Staff meeting is regularly held at the College level to evaluate and monitor the

activities.

➢ The staff interview is conducted in the presence of the management.

➢ All newly appointed staff members orientation regarding their privileged role in

moulding the society by the Management.

➢ The faculty is given the benefit of quality improving seminars and workshops.

➢ Elaborate measures are taken to inculcate research culture among the staff.

6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?

The institution tries to mature leadership qualities among students and Faculty in different

ways:

Faculty and students

➢ Involve the students in the organizational structure through functional units like-the

student union.

➢ Student representation and participation in committees like IQAC, Alumnae, and

College Magazine etc.

➢ Personality development classes given to students.

➢ Encouraged to take up various responsibilities.

➢ Involvement of student in feedback mechanism like teacher evaluation and peer

evaluation (i.e., seminar evaluation).

➢ Responsible participation of students in Arts Festival, D-zone and Inter zone.

➢ Extension programmes and competitions to enhance leadership skills.

➢ Value education and counselling to help them shed fears and attain confidence.

➢ Encouraging self-learning and Peer teaching through seminars.

➢ Orientation for new teachers.

➢ Responsibilities assign according to skill and preference.

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6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the

departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system?

Decentralized Governance is accomplished by bestowing the required autonomy on all Units

in the organizational structure so as to instill responsibility and accountability and allow the

freedom to execute duties effectively. Each Department is invested with administrative

autonomy as is required for effective Functioning. The Heads of Departments are responsible

for task allocation, monitoring and evaluation. They are constantly in coordination with the

Principal and constitute the major part of the College Council. The Departments meet

formally and informally to discuss work distribution, evaluate their performance, take

remedial measures and prepare action plans for future development. Besides the purpose of

administration and academics, there are various other Committees, Cells, Units, and Clubs

that are formed to facilitate the co-curricular, extracurricular and extension activities of the

College. Each of them is managed by nominated committee members comprising a

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Organisation Chart

Governing authority

(Manager/ Appointing Authority)

Principal

IQAC Staff Council

Teaching

staff

College

Union

Conveners

of various

committees

• Head

Accountant

• Non-

teaching

staff

Union

members Departmental

association

secretaries

Library



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6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate the

levels of participative management.

Sree Vivekananda College, Kunnamkulam has always maintained a culture which fosters

Participative Management.

Sl.No. Committee Coordinator

1 Discipline Committee Dr. Rajith K.S.

2. Anti Ragging Cell Dr. Brilly Raphael. V.

3. Examination Committee Mr. Edison. K. Verghese

4. Walk With A Scholar Mrs. Krupa

5. Scholar Support Program Mrs. Suba Kuriakose

6. Library Advisory Committee Mr. Sivadas K.R.

7. Purchase Committee Mr. Sri Gopalakrishnan.K.

8 IQAC Committee Mr. Arun .M.S

9 NSS Dr. Brilly Raphael. V

10 Women Cell Mrs. Minu M. Gopal

11 Nature Club Dr. Jalsa Menon

12 ED Club Mrs. Sujitha K.A.

13 PTA Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair

14 Career Guidance and Placement Cell Mrs. Femy O.A.

15 ASAP Cell Dr. Mithun K.S.

16 Anti Narcotic Cell Mr. Edison K Verghese

17 Anti Tobacco Cell Dr. Rajith K.S.

18 Film and Theatre Club Mr. Krishnakumar M.Menon

19 Sports Club Dr. Rajith K.S.

20 Fine Arts Club Mrs. Krupa

21 Admission Committee Mr. Arun M.S.

22 Student Grievance Cell Dr. K. Krishnakumari

23 College Union Ms. Aishwarya K.R.

24 Magazine Committee Mrs. Krupa



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.6.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT

6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,

driven, deployed and reviewed?

6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects

considered for inclusion in the plan.

The institution develops a perspective plan usually for a period of five years, taking into

Consideration the major factors such as:

A proposal is considered for inclusion, if it corresponds to any of the above aspects, and if the

management is convinced that it will benefit all the stakeholders, and there are enough

financial resources to make the proposal a reality.

6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.

The internal organization of the institution is structured to ensure the allocation of duties and

responsibilities in accordance with designation, potentials and efficiency. As described

earlier, the fundamental legal head of the institution is The Governing Council. The Manager

1. Effective Teaching and Learning

2. Academic-industry interaction

3. Students efficiency and Career Progression

4. Infrastructure Development

5. Community/Nation Development

6. Rain water harvesting project for energy conservation

The institution is driven only based on the Merit System. Starting with the recruitment of

the faculty as well as admitting the students in Management Quota is purely based on Merit.

“Zero Percent” addition fees are collected from Management Seats.

The Management of the college is strictly following the quality policy and it is reviewed by

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acts as the representative of the council and delegates authority to the Principal. The Principal

is the key Representative and is responsible for the progress and smooth functioning of the

College and acts as the linking agency connecting the College with the affiliating University,

the Government and all the other responsible agencies. The Principal is the academic,

administrative and financial head of the College and is assisted by all the designated council

members of the IQAC, Education Council and Staff Council.

➢ The Department Heads supervise and provide instructions for the accomplishment

of the activities of respective Departments responsibly.

➢ IQAC is the axial agency acting for internal quality assurance and enhancement.

➢ The head accountant heads the administrative wing and supervises the Smooth

functioning of the ministerial activities.

➢ The Librarian ensures the satisfactory dissemination of the intellectual resources.

➢ The College Union is a dynamic organization through which the student community

acts, expresses and matures

➢ The supportive staff consisting of the Ministerial Staff, security personals play a

major role in smoothening and accelerating the College activities.

PRINCIPAL

TEACHING STAFF &

LIBRARIAN

Non- TEACHING STAFF



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6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for

each of the following

➢ Teaching & Learning

a) Faculty quality improvement strategies

➢ Orientation is given to newly appointed faculty to introduce them into the work

culture of the College

➢ Constant grooming of the faculty through professional development

programmes are held by the College and by the University

➢ Equipping the faculty to cope with the pace of the developing world through

seminars, workshops, orientation programmes and talks by resource persons

➢ Encouraging the faculty for achieving academic excellence through attaining

additional qualification MPhil, PhD

➢ An examination wing functions in the College for the effective execution of

exams, assessments and result publications.

➢ The Faculty is encouraged to take up UGC funded Major/Minor Research

projects.

b) Students quality improvement strategies

➢ Continuous evaluation programmes.

➢ Tutorial Classes, Mentoring and counseling sessions are given for all round

development

➢ Peer learning is encouraged

➢ Value education, ethics and moral classes .

➢ Remedial classes are held for the benefit of slow learners

➢ Research aptitude is boosted among the students through assignments,

seminars and projects.

➢ A feedback mechanism is active to get the suggestions and opinions of the

stakeholders

➢ Career guidance classes are provided.

➢ NET coaching classes for PG students.

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➢ Research & Development

The institution has a considerable of part of its faculty working on various major and

minor research projects, PhD programmes. Faculty makes sure of their participation in

various National and International Seminars in various workshops held far and near.

Steps undertaken to promote research

➢ Research aptitudes of the students are encouraged through research oriented activities.

➢ Projects for UG and PG programmes are introduced as part of the curriculum.

➢ Student Project compilation implemented by various Departments

➢ Students are encouraged to attend and present papers in national and international

seminars.

➢ UGC Sponsored National and International Seminars

➢ Faculty is encouraged to go on FDP

➢ A number of faculty members function as research guides

➢ Research articles are published by the faculty

➢ Community engagement

➢ Students and teachers visit old age homes and rehabilitation centres in the

locality to understand and help them

➢ Teachers generate funds to aid financially backward students and the local

community for education ,marriage and medical purpose as and when needed

➢ Students take free tuitions for the children from poor family

➢ Compulsory Social Service scheme is undertaken as per University Norms

➢ Faculty visits to the households of the students to know their economic and

social well being.

➢ NSS unit of our college is very active. They do various community

development activities.

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The human resource potential of the College which includes the Faculty, supporting

staff and whose intelligence and capabilities are deployed effectively to ensure smooth

functioning of the institution and for the up liftment of the society.

➢ Industry interaction

Entrepreneurship Club of our college interacts with various industries and conduct industry

visits. PG Department of Commerce also conducts industrial visits as a part of their studies.

Students on their part, interact with industries for the fulfillment of their academic projects.

6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from

feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the

stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?

➢ The annual College report is presented by the Principal to the community on the

College Day

➢ The College report published in the College magazine.

➢ The important events at the College are made known through news papers.

➢ The PTA and Alumnae gatherings (Smrithy) held periodically form platforms for the

dissemination of information.

➢ Feedback generated through various channels are meticulously reviewed and taken

into consideration.

➢ Class wise parents meetings are conducted.

6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in

improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?

The faculty, which plays a pivotal role in the teaching learning process, is duly encouraged

and supported in their activities through:

➢ Management organizes enrichment programme for the staff at the beginning of every

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➢ Occasional visits by the Managers to meet the faculty and to refresh and encourage

them through classes.

➢ Staff tours held annually.

➢ The class teacher system, tutorial system and mentoring system ensures the creative

involvement of faculty.

➢ Inspiring working ambience.

➢ Frequent Departmental and general Staff meetings to enhance efficiency of the

Institution.

6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the

status of implementation of such resolutions.

1. Setting up of a new Conference Hall

2. ICT enabled class room teaching – Installation of computers, LCD Projectors etc

3. Digitalization of the library and administration

6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy

to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the efforts made by the institution in

obtaining autonomy?

Though the university makes a provision for according the status of autonomy, our institution

is not in a position to seek autonomy right now.

6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to

and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for

promoting better stakeholder relationship?

The institution wants to provide the best facilities and quality education to the students and

take keen interest in fulfilling the needs of the stakeholders. In case of any dissatisfaction

they can directly approach the Principal, HOD or faculty members. There is a full fledged

Grievance Redress Cell that looks into grievance/complaints raised by stakeholders.

Grievance boxes are also kept in key areas, where anyone can deposit written grievances.

Every month the committee consolidates and brings the grievances to the notice of the

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6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and

against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these?

No, the College has no court cases against it. The college has not filed any court cases against

anyone.

6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on

institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the outcome and response of the institution to

such an effort?

Yes. The institution gets feedback on the performance of both the faculty and institution.

There is a formal feedback mechanism to evaluate the performance of the faculty. Currently

the college is taking online institutional feedback is taken. Based on the analysis report the

actions are taken accordingly

6.3 FACULTY EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES

6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development

of its teaching and non teaching staff?

The institution takes measures to enhance the professional development of its teaching and

non-teaching staff.

➢ The faculty is encouraged to hold national and international seminars in their

respective disciplines at the College.

➢ Encouraged to take up Major and minor projects and M.Phil/Ph.D

➢ Encouraged to attend and present papers at various seminars and workshops held at

other institutions.

➢ Encouraged to attend orientation refresher courses organized by the university.

➢ Paper publications by the faculty is boosted.

➢ Experts from other institution are invited to provide classes to the faculty especially

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➢ Each of the faculty members is encouraged to present a paper of his or her own choice

in front of the other faculty .This helps in enhancing the inter disciplinary competence

of the faculty.

➢ The non-teaching staff is periodically given counselling and training classes to

improve their performance.

6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through

training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they

perform?

In the Management system of the College, the responsibilities are defined and put into action

through the Principal of the College, the staff and the students. The Government and

University have defined the duties and responsibilities of the Principal, teachers and the non-

teaching staff, in various acts, statutes, regulations, ordinance, rules and bye-laws. The

College follows a decentralized administrative pattern in which the Principal is at the apex.

In addition to Teaching-learning and evaluation, the Principal assigns various duties to the

teachers by appointing them as Tutors, IQAC coordinator, Staff Advisor to the College

Union, Fine Arts College Advisors, Conveners of various Clubs and Cells, Returning officer

of College Union Election, Magazine advisor Etc. These additional duties and responsibilities

to the staff are communicated either personally by the Principal or by written orders, circulars

or notices. The staff of the college practises a healthy and proactive compliance to such

duties.

6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and

ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for

better appraisal.

Performance Appraisal

The teachers submit the self appraisal report countersigned by the H.O.D on an annual basis

to the Principal. This self appraisal is comprehensive and refers to the teacher’s

academic/research achievements, innovation in teaching and contribution in social and

cultural areas. The co-operation of the teachers in various co-curricular and extracurricular



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programmes in the College is also assessed. The College also maintains a visitors’ diary for

recording the appraisal of delegate and guests who visit the College.

6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the

management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the

appropriate stakeholders?

The performance appraisal report is scrutinized by the management and decisions are taken

accordingly to ensure further development. Short comings, if noticed, are made known to the

faculty concerned by the Principal. The timely completion of major and minor projects,

attending orientation and refresher courses are encouraged. Proper guidance is provided by

the management to overcome any drawback.

6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What

percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?

Being an aided College, the salary and welfare scheme of faculty and supportive staff are

paid under the norms of UGC and the State Government. However, the management provides

additional support to the staff during crisis.

6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent

faculty?

Appointments done purely on merit basis, which assures quality. The institution considers

talented people who continue to develop skills and increase their value to the institution as an

asset. We attribute this to the peaceful campus atmosphere which facilitates effective

teaching and learning, quality culture, research orientation, infrastructure facilities and

smooth employee-employer relation. Connections of our faculty with other reputed institutes

also play a positive role. The management does not accept capitation fee for any course.

Unbiased, merit-based selection and appointments of meritorious candidates have sustained

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6.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available

financial resources?

The College, through a number of mechanisms makes sure of the productive and effective

use of the financial resource available. The council to monitor the use of financial resource

constitutes the Governing Council, Staff Counsel and mainly, the Finance and Accounts

Department, which functions under the Junior Superintendent. The financial requirements of

each section of the College is analyzed and prepared annually by each and every unit that

includes various Departments and Library. This requirement form is then transferred to the

Management through the Staff Council and Principal. The finance and accounts sections

deals with the financial aid that is allocated from the UGC, Government, and other funding

agencies that is allocated according to statutory norms. The College being a non- profit

institution faces financial shortage as one of its major challenges.

6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the

last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance.

The institution meticulously audits the finance and accounts operations through its internal

audit system appointed by the Management. The audit cell consists of a Chartered

Accountant deputed by the Manager.

External Audit is done by Indian Audit and Accounts Department Thiruvanathapuram and

Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Thrissur.

SL no Audit authority

1 Director of collegiate Education

2 Accountant General of Kerala

3 Internal Audit Group

Audit reports are added in the annexure 2



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6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit

managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and

administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available

with Institutions, if any.

The College, being a UGC aided concern, receives its major financial assistance from the

UGC and the State Government. The faculty salary is paid by the State Government .Any

deficit in the UGC fund available for the various College activities is supplemented by the

management. In the case of self-financing courses, the fee is collected as per the university

guideline and the expenditure met from that. Complete income and expenditure statement and

audit details of the last five years are attached in the Annexure 1

6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and

the utilization of the same (if any).

Other than the governmental and UGC grants, the institution has been able to secure

additional funding from various agencies such as DST, FIST, etc., during the last five years.

PTA and Alumnae also contribute to the developmental needs.

Details of PTA fund

Year 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Opening balance 60006 67736 50551 35716

Income 7730 7285 134398 104626

Expenditure 0 24470 98682 89092

Closing balance 67736 50551 35716 15534

6.5 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? .6 If ‘yes’,

what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed

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Yes. The institution has maintained an IQAC for quality assurance since the year 2014. As

quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC has become a part of the institution’s

system for conscious, consistent and catalytic involvement in the quality sustenance and

enhancement, channelizing all efforts and measures of the institution towards achieving

academic excellence.

IQAC directs and monitors all developmental activities in the institution regarding teaching

and learning, starting of new courses, research and development, conducting seminars and

workshops, capacity building sessions for empowering faculty, communication networking

among Departments, quality assessment and rewards through systematic feedback, appraisal

system etc.

The Present Composition of our IQAC is as follows;

SL. NO. Name Designation

1 Dr. K. Krishnakumari Chairperson

2. Mr. Gopalakrishnan Senior Administrative

3 Dr. Prakash Babu Teacher Member

4 Dr. Rajith K.S. Teacher Member

5 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair Teacher Member

6 Dr. Brilly Raphael Teacher Member

7 Mrs. Krupa Teacher Member

8 Mr. Suresh P.M (Ward Counselor) Local Society Member

9 Ms. Aishwarya K.R. Student Member

10 Mr. Madhu K. Nair Alumni Member

11 Mr. Kripa Kumar K.S. (DIC Thrissur) Industrialist Member

12 Mr.Arun M.S. IQAC coordinator

Student Participation in the Functioning of the IQAC: To ensure free and effectiveness

of the student community in the affairs of the institution, two student nominee representatives

are included in the IQAC. The representation formally acknowledges for the first time their

role as key stakeholders in the quality of education. Each class has an IQAC representative

who attends periodic meetings held by IQAC and prepares the students for collaborating with

the development proposals put forward by IQAC.

b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management / authorities

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Sl. No. Year Discussion Made Status

1 2016-17 Digitalising the Office 3 computers are added in the

office room.

2 2016-17 ICT training The training on usage of ICT

was given to all the faculty

3 2016-17 Software for Quality improvement e-campus, Online feedback

on 360 degree feedback,

Institutional feedback,

curriculum feedback and

Library feedback, OPAC,

Psychometric test, Office

automation software has

been installed.

4 2016-17 Installing of invertors Installed successfully

5 2016-17 Water facility (Scarcity of water in

the college campus)

Municipality has sanctioned

and gave the connection

from the nearest borewell.

6 2016-17 Construction of new building Management has Approved

and government funds are

awaited.

c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant

contribution made by them.

Yes, Ward Counselor P.M. Suresh

The college had a scarcity of water in the college premises. With the help of Mr. Suresh, the

Municipal chairperson Mrs. Seetha Ravindran gave the permission to take the water

connection from the nearest borewell.

d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?

Alumni of the college contribute in the following way:

• Awareness on recent job offers



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• Alumni Feedback

• Infrastructure of the college.

e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the

institution?

The IQAC understand its individual need

6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the

academic and administrative activities? If ‘yes’, give details on its operationalisation.

The institution has an integrated framework for Quality Assurance of both academic and

administrative activities. The management of the college strictly follows and appreciates only

the Merits and Commitment.

The college receives the high number of application for each course, because of the quality of

education.

6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the

Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its impact.

➢ Staff are sent on Orientation/Refresher course and encouraged to avail FIP

➢ For the non-teaching staff training programmes on Computer skills (Hardware and

Software), communication skills, soft skills, interpersonal relations are offered.

Recently the training on Office automation has provided.

6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the

academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional

activities?

The college is conducting Academic Audit and the Audit is done by the external academic

expert. The Outcome helps the principal and management to identify the faculty current

situation and their areas to improvise. Based on the report remedial actions are taken

accordingly.

6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of

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The IQAC committee focus on adopting the latest technology for the betterment of teaching

and learning process. The college follows the requirements as per the university and state

government norms.

6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching

learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?

➢ Students Performance

➢ Online 360 degree feedback

➢ Annual report

➢ Teaching methodology

➢ Student Participation and initiatives etc

These are the few methods which helps us to review the teaching learning process

6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and

outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?

The communication regarding the quality assurance policies is carried out through the Heads

of Departments, IQAC contact persons, and class teachers. Meetings of stakeholders,

discussions, talks, seminars, annual report, College magazine, handbook etc., are the other

modes of communication. But the best and the most accessed medium is the College website.

Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which


College is planning to gather all the financial data from the Governing body, as it is

maintained by the Cochin Devaswom Board.

Setting quality

norms

(managing board,

staff council,

IQAC)

Implementation:

(college,

administration,

department, PTA

and alumnae)

Monitoring: (internal

and external audit ,

peer review)



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CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS

7.1.1 Does the institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?

No, although we adopt eco friendly measures, our system does not follow a structured green

audit.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?

➢ Energy conservation

The institution believes in conservation of energy and ensures usage of electrical equipment

on a need basis. Energy saving attitude has been cultivated among students and staff through

awareness programmes, discussions, and environment related campaigns and exhibitions.

➢ Use of renewable energy

NSS Units of this college took the initiative to develop the awareness of energy saving

attitude among students and staff. Nature Club is functioning regarding this energy related

issues also.

➢ Water harvesting

Rain Water harvesting: Kunnamkulam faces water shortage during the summer. However,

within our campus, we have one big Rain dig which ensures the sufficient water percolates

into the ground during the rainy season.

➢ Efforts for Carbon neutrality

The College has been nurturing a large number of plants and trees, which can absorb carbon-

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➢ Plantation

The Nature Club organize tree-plantation drives in and outside the campus frequently.

Each year, around 100 saplings are distributed to the students for planting at home.

➢ Hazardous waste management

Hazardous waste management: No hazardous waste is generated in the campus by any

department.

Two separate dustbins Segregation are made available for the deposition of wet and dry waste

in the campus and it is proposed to set up a vermi-composting unit too.

➢ E-waste management

As of now the college has never encountered with the e waste. NSS takes part in Clean

Kerala Project of the Govt. of Kerala

7.2 INNOVATIONS

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last five years, which have created a

positive impact on the functioning of the college.

New Courses and programmes: M A English language and Literature has been started in the

academic year 2014 – 2015.

WWS: – a Specialised mentoring programmes for UG students. The theme of this program is

to encourage the advance learners. This program has a wide scope for the advance learner to

face the modern world.

ASAP:- This programme aims at equipping the students with skills in communication, IT and

in areas of their interest in industry and service sector.

SSP:- The objective of the programme is to provide personalized additional support to

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2. Continuous evaluation: Continuous evaluation of the students is carried out through oral

tests, home assignments, project work, seminars, paper presentation and internal assessment.

It improves the performance of students in University exams and other competitive

examinations.

3. Innovative techniques in Assessment: Surprise tests, case studies, paper presentations,

assignments, group discussion, etc., are incorporated in assessment.

7.3 Best Practices

7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices in the given format at page no. 98, which have

contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the

Quality improvement of the core activities of the college.

Best Practice-1

Title: Usage of ICT

Goal: The aim of college is to give the quality education.

The Practice

The entire faculty uses ICT for Teaching and learning purpose. Currently almost all the

classrooms are filled with LCD projectors and Computers. The faculty uses e-campus portal

for sharing the study materials, online discussions are made. The faculty also uses the Video

for teaching learning purpose.

Evidence of success

The Students make the best use of it and currently they can match up with current trend in the

modern world.

Problems encountered and Resources required:

No, Smart Classrooms are there in College. More IT infrastructures are required to make this

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Best Practice- 2

Title: Student Seminar

Goal: Nurturing the students’ skill.

The Practice

During the semester a particular session will be only dedicated for student seminar using ppt.

In the Student seminar, all the students should present any topic of their interest using PPT.

Evidence of success

The Students can gain confidents and also overcome the stage fear. In this way their skills of

the student presentation are nurtured.

INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: effective administration and fast

Communication

Sree Vivekananda College is introducing a new web oriented information management

system. This envisions the managing of all information relating to the college, including the

admission process, curriculum and time table, teaching - learning and evaluation processes

such as assignments, examinations, results, feedback and comments, details of extracurricular

activities and research and projects in the college, etc. This online interface is an information

bridge linking the college Administration, Faculty, Students and Parents. Through this

system, the college administration and faculty can update/manage the complete data base of

students. This data base is available online for students and parents through the login

provided to them.

Context: The introduction of credit and semester system involves managing a lot of academic

and curricular information. Efficient e- management is needed for the fruitful utilization of

time and human resources. Knowledge proliferation demands that the students and teachers

go in for modern methods of learning and access to learning materials. Process: Separate

login is provided to Administrator (Principal), HOD’s, Faculty, Office staff, Library,

Students, Parents, Alumni, NSS coordinator, All Clubs & Forum Conveners and the



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Placement Coordinator. The parents can access details of the academic activities - both

curricular and co-curricular, and conduct of their wards and can have effective

communication with any teacher or administrator from anywhere.

Communications can be sent via sms alerts and email on individual and group basis. The

students can download previous question papers/articles/study materials uploaded by the

faculty. Students will be able to communicate with teachers/fellow students through the

communication management option provided to them. The students get information on fresh

arrivals of books or journals in the library.

This process enables the quick generation of various reports to be submitted to authorities in

the university or government. Admission related documents, prospectus, admission rules,

interview schedules and Rank lists will be available online.

Outcome projected: This will serve as a comprehensive record of students and faculty and the

feedback will aid self-improvement.

NEWS LETTER: Monthly News bulletin

Our institution plans to launch a monthly newsletter. The aim of the newsletter is to make

each member of the college community, staff and students, aware of the multitude of events

connected to the college.

The newsletter is planned to be released every month will include the brief report of events

conducted in or connected to the college, with supporting photographs. There will be a space

to highlight the special achievements or awards of any member of the college. This will act as

a reinforcement and evaluative platform for the departments of the college.

The newsletter will have an advisory committee headed by the principal and an editorial

board with representation from staff and students. They will be supported by representatives

from each department. Each issue is to be released on the 5th working day of the month.



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The Newsletter, it is hoped, will to serve to document at the major and minor events of the

college in general and the departments in particular. The students will get a platform for

involve with the techniques of publication. This will provide encouragement to the students

to conduct various events, thus leading to the overall development of the college.

CAMPUS VOICE

We propose to introduce a daily campus public address programme during the lunch break.

This will include a daily news bulletin of the activities on the college campus – both

curricular and extracurricular. Important university news and other information relating to

academic and employment opportunities beneficial to the student community will be

included. This system should provide opportunity to the students to showcase and present

their talents. Short programmes such as recitation, vocal and instrumental music and other

value based entertainment programmes will be included to make fruitful and creative use of

leisure time. This will promote the enthusiasm of the students and is expected to be a

platform for a disciplined creativity. An advisory committee headed by the Principal will be

constituted for the implementation of ‘Campus Voice.’ The committee will have

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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about

3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department : The Department of English

2. Year of Establishment :1981(Offered Pre-Degree courses)

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : 1). B A ENGLISH(Since 1991)

2). M A ENGLISH(Since 2014) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved :

➢ Journalism and British History (Complementary papers) for first and second year B

A Students-Department Of Journalism and Department of History.

➢ Conducts Open Courses for final year B.com and B.A Malayalam students. Creative

Writing in English is the paper offered as Open Course by English Department.

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) :

BA ENGLISH – SEMESTER SYSTEM(6)-CUBCCSS

M A ENGLISH-SEMESTER(4)-

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:

English Students choose a Paper offered by Malayalam, Commerce and Physical

Education Departments and study it in 5th Semester of B A Programme. Film Studies

and E-Commerce are offered by Malayalam and Commerce departments respectively

and students utilize this opportunity to the maximum, gaining knowledge in a new

area.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. : NIL

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:

Pre-Degree course was Delinked in 2000 in accordance with the Pre-Degree Course

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9. Number of Teaching posts

Designation

Sanctioned

Filled

Professors NIL

Associate Professors 1 (*Mr. Krishnanunni.M. , retired as

Associate Professor in 2015).

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.

/Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

Name

Qualification

Designat

ion

Specialization

No. of Years

of Experience

No. of Ph.D.

Students

guided for

the

last 4 years

Krupa M A English,

M.Phil,

B.Ed, NET,SET,

CTET ,

Assistant

Professor

Cultural

Studies and

Literary

Theory

1yr+2yrs as

Guest faculty

NA

11. List of senior visiting faculty :

i. Dr. A.R Vijayaragahavan (Retd. Prof, Sri Achutha menon Govt. Arts and

Science College, Kuttenellur)

ii. Dr. Sheeji Raphael ( Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Vimala College, Thrissur)

iii. Mr. N.R. Anil Kumar (Retd. HOD, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur)

v. Prof. Salini S. Raja (Retd. Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma

College, Thrissur)

vi. Dr. M.V. Narayanan (Former H.O.D and Professor, Dept. of English, University of

Calicut)

vii. Dr. N. Prashantha Kumar (Former HOD and Registrar, Dept. of English, Sree

Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

viii. Dr. J Sunder Singh (HOD Dept. of English, Karunya University, Coimbatore)

ix. Dr. K.J Verghese (Assoc. Prof, dept. of English, Christ College, Irrijalakuda)



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x. Prof. Jalaja (Retd. Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur)

xi. Sri Ramakrishnan, Jounalist and Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma

College, Thrissur

xii. Sri. Jayaprakash A, Asst. Prof , Dept. of English, Govt. Polytechnic College,

Challakudy

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled

(programme wise)

B.A. English – 69.84%

M.A. English- 8%

Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

B.A. English –3:79

M.A. English- 1:7

13. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;

sanctioned and filled

NIL, Seeks the help of the college office staff

14. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.:

Name

Qualification

Designat

ion

Specialization

No. of Years

of Experience

No. of Ph.D.

Students

guided for

the

last 4 years

Edison K

Varghese

M A English,

B.Ed, NET

ssociate

Professor

ELT 22yrs NA

Krishnakumar M.

Menon

M A English,

NET,JRF

Assistant

Professor

3yrs+14yrs(high

er secondary

level)

NA

Krupa M A English,

M.Phil,

B.Ed, NET,SET,

CTET ,

Assistant

Professor

Cultural

Studies and

Literary

Theory

1yr+2yrs as

Guest faculty

NA

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International

funding agencies and grants received: NIL



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17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and

total grants received NIL

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL

19. Publications:

∗ a) Publication per faculty : 6

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) by faculty and students 6( 2 International and 4 National)

∗Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,

Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International

Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

∗Monographs

∗Chapter in Books

∗Books Edited

∗Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: 3

∗Citation Index

∗SNIP

∗SJR

∗Impact factor

∗h-index

20.Areas of consultancy and income generated NA

21.Faculty as members in

a)National committees : Krupa (Life Member, National association of Malayalam artists)

Nanma

b) International Committees

c) Editorial Boards….

1. Edison K Verghese, Member (Board of Studies, Functional English, 2014-2015)

2. Prof. M Krishnanunni, Member, Board of studies, B.A. and M.A. English, University

of Calicut, 2014-2015.

22. Student projects

a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter

departmental/programme: 30.3%

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution



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i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies NA

23.Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department:

i. Dr. A.R Vijayaragahavan (Retd. Prof, Sri Achutha menon Govt. Arts and

Science College, Kuttenellur)

ii. Dr. Sheeji Raphael ( Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Vimala College, Thrissur)

iv. Mr. N.R. Anil Kumar (Retd. HOD, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur)

xiii. Prof. Salini S. Raja (Retd. Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma

College, Thrissur)

xiv. Dr. M.V. Narayanan (Former H.O.D and Professor, Dept. of English, University of

Calicut)

xv. Dr. N. Prashantha Kumar (Former HOD and Registrar, Dept. of English, Sree

Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

xvi. Dr. J Sunder Singh (HOD Dept. of English, Karunya University, Coimbatore)

xvii. Dr. K.J Verghese (Assoc. Prof, dept. of English, Christ College, Irrijalakuda)

xviii. Prof. Jalaja (Retd. Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma College,

Thrissur)

xix. Sri Ramakrishnan, Jounalist and Assoc. Prof, Dept. of English, Sree Kerala Varma

College, Thrissur

xx. Sri. Jayaprakash A, Asst. Prof , Dept. of English, Govt. Polytechnic College,

Challakudy

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

a) National: Language, Media and the Nuances of Communication(2014) in

collaboration with the Department of Malayalam, Sree Vivekananda

College.

b)International: NIL



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26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the

Course/programme

(refer question no. 4)

Applications

received

Selected

Enrolled

Pass

percentage *M *F

B.A 2016-17 2573 39 10 29 -

B.A 2015-16 2144 20 1 19 -

B.A 2014-15 2144 20 2 18 -

M.A 2016-17 462 20 1 19 -

M.A 2015-16 185 10 0 10 -

M.A 2014-15 21 10 0 10 100

*M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students All second and third year BA and PG courses have 100% students from the same state- Kerala. 1 student- Ist BA -2.56%

Name of the

Course

% of students from

the same state

% of students from

other States

% of students from

abroad

B.A. 97.44 2.56 -

M.A. 100 - -

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such

as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?

3 students have cleared State PSC Exams over a period of Three years

29. Student progression


Total % Total % Total % Total %

ENGLISH UG to PG 16 80 17 85 12 60 8 40 PG to M.Phil NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA PG to Ph.D NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Employed - - - - - - - -



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30. Details of Infrastructural Facilities

a) Library: Students depend on the well equipped college library. We have a separate

PG Reference Section which provide journals and reference books issued exclusively

for the use of PG

b) English Students

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Our Department provides WiFi facilities

enabling the staff members and students to use the E-Resources available to gather

information in their respective area/ specializations.

c) Class rooms with ICT : Final Year BA classes and IInd MA classes have been

made smart classes.

d) Laboratories: NA

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,

Government or other agencies.

Many of our students are receiving financial assistance from Government/Other

Agencies as majority come from socially and economically families.

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) with external experts:

Students are given exposure to higher centers of learning whenever a seminar or

workshop is conducted. Selected students are given opportunities to attend external

mentoring sessions of Walk With A Scholar/ Scholar support Programme in which

experienced academicians, faculty members from other colleges and Professors come

and deliver lectures. Moreover, students get to spend time with them, raise questions

and clarify doubts. We also conduct Study Tours annually.

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning :

Our classes are ICT enabled and we present them with E-Content thereby, giving an

through

Campus

Selection Employed

through other

than Campus

recruitment

3 15 2 10 5 25 4 20



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updated version of topics and content. The classroom lectures are delivered with

special focus on constructivist and learner centered approach.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension

activities:

Many of our students are part of NSS besides involved in activities like Blood Donation,

providing food and clothing to refugees of Natural Disasters etc.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strenght:

The department of English established in 1981, has well qualified, eminent, sincere, hard-

working and dedicated staff members. The Department has always maintained good rapport

with the student community. The teachers are student friendly, approachable and accessible

to the students. Teachers function as ‘mentors’ ensuring the over all development of the

students. Together, we work as a team to fulfil the vision and mission of the institution.

The department has 4 permanent faculty members (1 Associate Professor and 2 Assistant

Professors) and 4 guest lecturers.

Weakness:

1. Lack of Permanent Faculty

2. Lack of Adequate infrastructure

3. Insufficient funds for the implementation of Creative developmental programmes that

will enhance the skills and talents of the students.

Opportunities:

1. To be part of major/ minor projects of UGC

2. To take part in the cultural and social activities

3. Moulding and helping students from socially and economically backward

communities

4. Foster Research linkages



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Challenges:

1. To equip students hailing from socially and economically backward communities

to attain good communication skills.

2. To reduce student drop-out rates

3. To enable the students to pass UGC-NET, SET and similar competitive exams



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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1. Name of the department : Commerce

2. Year of Establishment : 1993


Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) – B.Com & M.com

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Semester

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. : NIL

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons NIL


Designation Sanctioned Filled

Professors

- -

Associate Professors - -

Asst. Professors

8 7



Sl.

No

Name

Qualification

with subject

specialization

Designation

Specialization No. of

Years

Experience

No of

Phd

guided

1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya

Nair

M.Com,M.Phil.,

M.B.A.,

M.Sc.(Psy) Ph.D.

Assistant

Professor

Organizational

Behavior

IT in

6 yrs +12yrs

in other

colleges

Nil



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Management

2. Sujitha.K.A. M.Com.,M.Phil.,

B.Ed.,

Assistant

Professor

Marketing and

Banking

6 Nil

3. Minu.M.Gopal M.Com.,M.Phil.,

B.Ed., M.B.A.

Assistant

Professor

Marketing and

Finance

6 Nil

4. Arun.M.S.

M.Com.,M.Phil.,

M.B.A.

Assistant

Professor

Finance and

Marketing

6 Nil

5. Suba Kuriakose

M.Com., M.Phil.,

M.B.A.

Assistant

Professor

Finance 3 Nil

11. List of senior visiting faculty

1. Dr. K.P Mani

Department of Economics, University of Calicut,

Dr John Mathai Centre, Aranattukara, Trichur 680 618, Kerala

2. Dr. V.M. Xavier

Additional Coordinator John Mathai Centre, Calicut University.

3. Dr. C.K. Francis

Principal, ELIMS, Thrissur

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise)

by temporary faculty : B.Com 11% 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

B.Com – 8 :121 M.Com – 7 :32

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;

sanctioned and filled : N/A

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

Sl.

No.

Name Designation Qualification with subject

specialization

1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya Nair Assistant Professor M.Com,M.Phil.,M.B.A.,M.Sc.(Psy)Ph.D.

2. Sujitha.K.A. Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,

3. Minu.M.Gopal Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., M.B.A.

4. Arun.M.S. Assistant Professor M.Com.,M.Phil., M.B.A.

5. Femy.O.A. Assistant Professor M.Com



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6. Deepthi.S. Assistant Professor M.Com

7. Suba Kuriakose Assistant Professor M.Com., M.Phil., M.B.A.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International

funding agencies and grants received

Sl.No Name Title Amount

Sanctioned

1 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair

A Study On Social Commerce As A Change

Agent In Retail Communication -With

Special Reference To Social And On-Line

Word-Of-Mouth

70000

2 Mrs. Deepthi S

A Study On Green Marketing- A

Responsible Approach With Special

Reference To Hotel Industry In Kerala

80000

3 Mrs. Femy O.A

A Study On The Impact Of Service Providers

Emotional Intelligence On

Tourists Satisfaction In Holiday Homes In

Kerala

70000

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and

total grants received : NIL

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL 19. Publications:

∗ a) Publication per faculty


international) by faculty and students

List of Publications by faculty

Sl.No Name International

Publication

National

Publication

Publication

listed in

International

Database

Edited

Books

Conference

Proceeding

1. Dr.G.S.Sandhya

Nair

- 4 1 1



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2. Sujitha.K.A. - 4 1

3. Minu.M.Gopal - 3 1

4. Arun.M.S. - 1

5. Suba Kuriakose 1 12

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL

21. Faculty as members in

a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….

Sl.No Name Member Editorial Board

1 Dr. G.S. Sandhya Nair KPC Journal of Management

and Research

22. Student projects

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter

departmental/programme : NIL

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution

i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : 26%

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students

Sl.No Name Award and Recognition

1 Femy O.A JRF

2 Deepthi S JRF

3 Suba Kuriakose Maulana Fellowship, JRF

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

1. Dr. K.P Mani

Department of Economics,

Dr John Mathai Centre, Aranattukara,

Trichur 680 618, Kerala

2. Dr. V.M. Xavier

Additional Coordinator

John Mathai Centre, Calicut University.

3. Dr. C.K. Francis

Principal, ELIMS, Thrissur

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National

b)International




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Name of the

Course/programme


Applications

received

Selected

Enrolled

Pass

percentage *M *F

B.Com 2016-17 4773 59 13 46 -

B.Com 2015-16 3821 32 7 25 -

B.Com 2014-15 3821 30 4 26 -

M.Com 2016-17 647 21 3 18 -

M.Com 2015-16 695 11 4 7 -

M.Com 2014-15 170 10 0 10 100


27. Diversity of Students

Name of the

Course

% of students

from the same

state

% of students from

other States

% of students

from abroad

B.Com 100 - -

M.Com 100 - -

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such

as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?

Sl.No Name of the Student

Batch & Class Competitive

Examination

Passed

Year of

passing

1 Anjal A.V M.Com (2014-

2016)

NET 2015

2 Nimya P M.Com (2011-

2013)

NET 2013

3 Saranya P.G M.Com (2010-

2012)

NET 2012






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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library : Yes

b) Internet facility for staff and students: Wifi Campus

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 2

d) Laboratories: N/A

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college,

university,government or other agencies : NIL

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops

/seminar) with external experts

Orientation Classes for I year students, Soft skill classes organized by career guidance

cell 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

i. ICT

ii. Online Quiz

iii. Case Studies

iv. Video Cases

v. Group Discussion 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension

activities:

NSS, CSS etc.,

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

STRENGTH

1. Highly Qualified Teachers with National and International Experience

2. Good Teacher Student Relationship

3. Highly dedicated Team of Teachers

COMMERCE UG to PG 11 36 25 83 15 50 15 50 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed

through

Campus

Selection

2

6 - - - - 1 3.33

Employed

through other

than Campus

recruitment

10 25 2 5 3 7.5 5 12.5



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4. 41% of the total students in UG are from B.Com course and 50% of the PG students are

from M.Com Course

5. Almost all the faculty members are in the various committees, association and clubs and

coordinate events for students in and out of the department. This increases the possibility of

solving and preventing intra departmental student conflicts.

6. Attendance is effectively monitored by displaying the attendance progress every month

7. Good cooperation between Teachers and Parents

8. 100% pass in the B.Com and M.Com courses for the past several years

9. Students are encouraged to participate in the inter collegiate competitions for grooming

them for the corporate world

WEAKNESS

1. Inadequate Library facility for research

2. Most of the students are from economically and socially weaker section

3. Students Union is political party based and hence minor conflicts between student groups

create problems occasionally

4. Students are with poor communication skills

5. Students lack in goal orientation

OPPORTUNITY

1. The department can be enhanced to a research department in future as 12% are with PhD,

62% are with M. Phil, 50% are with MBA., 12% with additional PG (interdisciplinary), 50%

are perusing PhD

2. Focus on continuous research through research article publication and presentation

3. The Teacher – Student ration is 1:11 in B.Com and 1:4 in the M.Com courses and hence

individual care and attention can be provided

4. Scholar Support program supports the slow learners and Walk With A Scholar develops

the overall personality of the advanced learners as expected by the Corporate world

5. The Orientation program for the fresher’s, the industrial visits and the finishing school for

the final year students provides a platform for the students development

6. Growing demand for commerce students encourages them to peruse ACS, ICWAI, CA

etc.,

CHALLENGES

1. Enhancing the infrastructural facilities for research



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2. Early marriage and motherhood of the girls students create psychological and emotional

problems which may lead to drop outs.

3. Poor chance of exposure as the college is based in a rural location

4. Attraction of new course offered by the self financing colleges



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EVALUATIVE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM

1. Name of the department: MALAYALAM

2. Year of Establishment: 1999


Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : NIL

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : SEMESTER

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

:NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :NIL


Designation

Sanctioned

Filled

Professors

-- --

Associate Professors

-- --

Asst. Professors

4 4



Name

Qualification

Designation

Specialization

No.

of

Years

of

Exper

ience

No. of Ph.D.

Students

guided for the

last 4 years

Dr. P V

PRAKASH BABU

MA, B.Ed, Ph,D Asst.Professor LITERATURE 12 5

Dr.M JALSA MA,Ph.D,PDF Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -



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PRIYA

VARGHESE

MA,M.Ed Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -

Dr.BRILLY

RAPHAEL

MA,M.Phil,Ph.D Asst.Professor LITERATURE 5 -

Dr.MIDHUN K S MA,M.Phil,PGDS

CR,Ph.D,P

FDP

SUBSTITUTE

GRAMMAR

LINGUISTICS

1 -

11. List of senior visiting faculty: Prof.E S SATHEESAN, Prof. KALPETTA

NARAYANAN, VIJU N NAYARANGADI 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)

by temporary faculty 13. Teacher Student Ratio (programme wise) : 1:22

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and

filled 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. :

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and grants received : 2 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total

grants received :NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NO

19. Publications:

∗ a) Publication per faculty

Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU : 63

DR. M JALSA : 10

PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) : 10

DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 22

DR.BRILLY RAHAEL : 16

Education


international) by faculty and students

Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU : 25

DR. M JALSA : 10



DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : 16



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: ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For

Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International

Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences

Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :1


∗ Chapter in Books


DR. M JALSA : 1

PRIYA VARGHESE (ON FDP LEAVE) :1


DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V :1

∗ Books Edited


∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers


DR. M JALSA : 8


DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : 7

∗ Impact factor


DR. MIDHUN K S (FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : 2 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated

Dr. P. V PRAKASH BABU :PANEL MEMBER OF QUESTION

PAPER SETTING

1. KERALA UNIVERSITY

2. ST.JOSEPHS COLLEGE,

IRINJALKUDA (AUTONOMOUS)

3. S D COLLEGE CHANGANACHERY

(AUTONOMOUS)

DR. M JALSA : UG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR

1.CALICUT UNIVERSITY

PANEL MEMBER OF SDE STUDY

MATERIAL COMPILATION

CALICUT UNIVERSITY

DR. MIDHUN K S

(FDP SUB OF PRIYA VARGHESE) : UG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR

CALICUT UNIVERSITY



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DR.BRILLY RAHAEL V : PG EXTERNAL EVALUVATOR

1.SREE SANKARACHARYA

UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT,KALADY

KANNUR UNIVERSITY, KANNUR

21.Faculty as members in

a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….

NIL 22.Student projects a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter

departmental/programme :27 % b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution

i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies :NIL

23.Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students

The following students won 2nd Prize in Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition named as

LOCHANA ,Organized by Dept. of Malayalam,VIMALA COLLEGE, THRISSUR

1. SRUTHI T M IInd BA MALAYALAM

2. HARITHA T S IInd BA MALAYALAM

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

1. Shri. V K SREERAMAN (FILM ACTOR/CRTIC/MEDIA PERSON)

2. Shri. SHIHABUDHEEN POYTHUMKADAVU (WRITER)

3. Shri. RAFEEQ AHAMMED (POET)

4. Shri. KALPETTA NARAYANAN (EMINENT TEACHER/ WRITER)

5. Prof. E S SATHEESAN (POET)

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

a) Organized Two days national seminar on Contemporary Poetry Narration

and Politics, from Jan 31 to Feb 01 ,2013


Name of the

Course/programme


Applications

received

Selected

Enrolled

Pass

percentage *M *F

BA 2016-17 1664 40 6 34 -

BA 2015-16 1160 25 7 18 60



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BA 2014-15 1160 24 7 17 87.5


27. Diversity of Students

Name of the

Course

% of

students

from the

same state

% of students

from other

States

% of

students

from

abroad

BA MAL 100 NIL NIL

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as

NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? 2 STUDENTS( NET)


30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library: E Libraray Is Available , Study Materials And Journal Are Avialable At

Dept. For Reffernce

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students YES c) Class rooms with ICTfacility YES

d) Laboratories : NIL

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,

Government or other agencies

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /



MALAYALAM UG to PG 06 25 10 41.66 6 25 5 20 PG to M.Phil - - - - - - - - PG to Ph.D - - - - - - - - Employed

through

Campus

Selection

- -

- - - - - -

Employed

through other

than Campus

recruitment

7 29.16 7 29.16 4 16.66 9 37.5



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seminar) with external experts Details enclosed 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning If needed ICT enabled

teaching methods will use Traditional teaching methods

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

Distribute books (novels and short stories) to neighborhoods to develop their reading

habit and mental stability. This newly venture named as “Pusthaka Thottil”

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strength

The department has a team of well qualified teaching staff who has proved their

respective domains. All faculty members are PhD holders and two of our teachers are

done major and minor projects of UGC and ICSSR.

Weakness

Lack of infrastructure and unavailability of reading space is a setback we face in our

department.

Opportunity

The subject is vast and students have lot of scope to explore

Challenges

Lack of Job opportunity.

Future Plan;

The department look forward to be upgraded as a PG department and to be in a

position to offer MA Malayalam course for our students in near future.



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INCOME &EXPENDITURE STATEMENT OF P D A/C

SPECIAL FEES-INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT 2012-2013

Sl.No. Item Opening Receipt Expenditure Closing

Balance Balance

1 REGISTRATION 66875 4080 2000 68955

2 ADMISSION 24053 7125 0 31178

3 LIBRARY 48695 25442 24518 49619

4 LABORATORY 0 0 0 0

5 COLLEGE UNION 36673 18650 1925 53398

6 CALENDAR 13778 6675 7200 13253

7 VISUAL EDUCATION 41855 5725 0 47580

8 SPORTS 60760 22575 6750 76585

9 STATIONERY 48722 11125 0 59847

10 MAGAZINE 49756 11255 8000 53011

11 MEDICAL INSPECTION 15851 820 0 16671

12 SAF 9608 1145 0 10753

13 SCOUT & GUIDE 3765 1145 0 4910

14 WOMEN STUDY 9725 6680 0 16405

TOTAL 430116 122442 50393 502165



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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2013-14( from 1/6/13 to

31/05/14)


Balance Balance

1 REGISTRATION 68955 1430 0 70385

2 ADMISSION 31178 9300 0 40478

3 LIBRARY 49619 22050 17573 54096


5 COLLEGE UNION 53398 20535 20850 53083

6 CALENDAR 13253 6455 0 19708


8 SPORTS 76585 22850 18217 81218

9 STATIONERY 59847 10650 0 70497

10 MAGAZINE 53011 11270 0 64281


12 SAF 10753 1025 0 11778

13 SCOUT & GUIDE 4910 1430 0 6340

14 WOMEN STUDY 16405 9460 3500 22365

TOTAL 502165 124220 60140 566245



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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2014-15( from 1/6/14 to

31/5/15)


Balance Balance

1 REGISTRATION 70385 2320 0 72705

2 ADMISSION 40478 3100 0 44853

3 LIBRARY 54096 6915 487 70124


5 COLLEGE UNION 53083 9455 11980 50733

6 CALENDAR 19708 1975 0 24863


8 SPORTS 81218 6550 0 97968

9 STATIONERY 70497 3300 0 78597

10 MAGAZINE 64281 3255 1500 71076


12 SAF 11778 330 1215 11368

13 SCOUT & GUIDE 6340 65 0 95

14 WOMEN STUDY 22365 3255 6900 21540

TOTAL 566245 42490 22082 621103



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Special Fees-Income and Expenditure Statement 2015-16( from 1/6/15 to 31/5/16)

Sl.No. Item Opening

Balance

Receipt Expenditure Closing

Balance

1 REGISTRATION 72705 1130.00 0.00 73835.00

2 ADMISSION 44853 8925.00 0.00 53778.00

3 LIBRARY 70124 26000.00 32831.00 63293.00

4 LABORATORY 0.00 0.00 0.00

5 COLLEGE UNION 50733 28100.00 25100.00 53733.00

6 CALANDER 24863 7800.00 0.00 32663.00

7 VISUAL EDUCATION 58105 6520.00 0.00 64625.00

8 SPORTS 97968 26000.00 24044.00 99924.00

9 STATIONERY 78597 13000.00 9885.00 81712.00

10 MAGAZINE 71076 13100.00 0.00 84176.00

11 MEDICAL

INSPECTION

19076 1320.00 0.00 20396.00

12 SAF 11368 1055.00 0.00 12423.00

13 SCOUT & GUIDE 95 45.00 0.00 140.00

14 WOMEN STUDY 21540 12850.00 10750.00 23640.00

TOTAL 621103.00 145845.00 102610.00 664338.00



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ANNEXURE: AUDIT REPORT



217

ANNEXURE: UGC 2F & 12B



218

ANNEXURE: COMPLIANCE LETTER



219

ANNEXURE: DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION



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