NAAC Fourth Cycle
Criterion I – Curricular Aspects
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| 1.1 Curriculum Design and Development | ||
| 1.1.1 (QlM) | Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global developmental needs which is reflected in Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs) and Course Outcomes(COs) of the Programmes offered by the Institution. | |
| 1.1.2 (QnM) | Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years | |
| 1.1.3 (QnM) | Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the Institution during the last five years |  Courses having focus on Employability, Entrepreneurship, Skill Development |
| 1.2 Academic Flexibility | ||
| 1.2.1 (QnM) | Percentage of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs offered during the last five years | New courses introduced during 2015-2020 |
| 1.2.2 (QnM) | Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year). | Programmes with CBCS |
| 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment | ||
| 1.3.1 (QlM) | Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics ,Gender, Human Values ,Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum | |
| 1.3.2 (QnM) | Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years | |
| 1.3.3 (QnM) | Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above | Student Enrollment in Value Added Courses |
| 1.3.4 (QnM) | Percentage of students undertaking field projects/ internships / student projects (Data for the latest completed academic year) | List of Students undertaking Feld Projects/Internships/Student projects |
| 1.4 Feedback System | ||
| 1.4.1 (QnM) | Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise / year-wise is received from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers, 4) Alumni | |
| 1.4.2 (QnM) | The feedback system of the Institution comprises of the following: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and report made availiable on website B. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken C. Feedback collected and analysed D. Feedback collected E. Feedback not obtained | Action Taken Report |
Criterion II – Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile | ||
| 2.1.1 (QnM) | Average Enrolment percentage (Average of last five years) | Student Enrolment |
| 2.1.2 (QnM) | Average percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy ) during the last five years ( exclusive of supernumerary seats) | |
| 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity | ||
| 2.2.1 (QlM) | The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners | |
| 2.2.2 (QnM) | Student – Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) | |
| 2.3 Teaching – Learning Process | ||
| 2.3.1 (QlM) | Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences | Use of Student Centric Methods for enhancing Learning Experiences |
| 2.3.2 (QnM) | Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning process | ICT enabled tools including online resources used by teachers |
| 2.3.3 (QnM) | Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed academic year ) | |
| 2.3.4 (QlM) | Preparation and adherence of Academic Calendar and Teaching plans by the institution | |
| 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality | ||
| 2.4.1 (QnM) | Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years | Full-time teachers against sanctioned post |
| 2.4.2 (QnM) | Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count) | PhD Degree Certificates of Teachers |
| 2.4.3 (QnM) | Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest completed academic year in number of years) | |
| 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms | ||
| 2.5.1 (QnM) | Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results year-wise during the last five years | |
| 2.5.2 (QnM) | Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number appeared in the examinations during the last five years | |
| 2.5.3 (QnM) | IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes including Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) have brought in considerable improvement in Examination Management System (EMS) of the Institution | |
| 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes | ||
| 2.6.1 (QlM) | Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students. | |
| 2.6.2 (QlM) | Attainment of programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution | |
| 2.6.3 QnM | Pass percentage of students (Data for the latest completed academic years) | |
| 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey | ||
| 2.7.1 QnM | Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process. | |
Criterion III – Research, Innovations and Extension
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| 3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities | ||
| 3.1.1 (QnM) | The institution Research facilities are frequently updated and there is well defined policy for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented | |
| 3.1.2 (QnM) | The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year, INR in Lakhs) | Sanction Orders for the Seed Money |
| 3.1.3 (QnM) | Percentage of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced studies/research during the last five years | |
| 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research | ||
| 3.2.1 (QnM) | Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects, endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years.(INR in Lakhs) |
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| 3.2.2 (QnM) | Percentage of teachers having research projects during the last five years | |
| 3.2.3 (QnM) | Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides | Ph.D. Guide recognition letter from Bharathiar University |
| 3.2.4 (QnM) | Average percentage of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years | Link to funding agency website |
| 3.3 Innovation Ecosystem | ||
| 3.3.1 (QlM) | Institution has created an eco system for innovations, creation and transfer of knowledge supported by dedicated centers for research, entrepreneurship, community orientation, Incubation etc. | Innovation Ecosystem of the College |
| 3.3.2 (QnM) | Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), entrepreneurship and skills development during the last five years | Workshops / Seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property Rights, Entrepreneurship and Skill development during 2015 – 2020 – Reports |
| Key Indicators – 3.4 Research Publications and Awards | ||
| 3.4.1 (QnM) | The Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research through the following: 1. Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work 2. Presence of Ethics committee 3. Plagiarism check through software 4. Research Advisory Committee | Code of Ethics |
| 3.4.2 (QnM) | Number of Ph.D’s registered per teacher (as per the data given w.r.t recognized Ph.D guides/ supervisors provided at 3.2.3 metric) during the last five years | Ph.D. Registration Communication from the Affiliating University Ph.Ds awarded during last five years |
| 3.4.3 (QnM) | Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years | Screenshots of research papers without web link and DOI |
| 3.4.4 (QnM) | Number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published per teacher during the last five years | Books & Chapters, Papers and Conference proceedings |
| 3.4.5 (QnM) | Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average Citation index in Scopus/ Web of Science or PubMed | |
| 3.4.6 (QnM) | Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science – h-index of the Institution | |
| 3.5 Consultancy | ||
| 3.5.1 (QnM) | Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years(INR in Lakhs). | |
| 3.5.2 (QnM) | Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking consultancy during the last five years(INR in Lakhs). | |
| 3.6 Extension Activities | ||
| 3.6.1 (QlM) | Extension activities are carried out in the neighbourhood community sensitising students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the last five years | |
| 3.6.2 (QnM) | Number of awards and recognition received by the Institution, its teachers and students for extension activities from Government / Government recognised bodies during last five years | Awards and Recognition for Extension Activities |
| 3.6.3 (QnM) | Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., during the last five years ( including Government initiated programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. and those organised in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs) | |
| 3.6.4 (QnM) | Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during the last five years | |
| 3.7 Collaboration | ||
| 3.7.1 (QnM) | Number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/ project work | |
| 3.7.2 (QnM) | Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered) | |
Criterion IV – Infrastructure and Learning Resources
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| 4.1 Physical Facilities | ||
| 4.1.1 (QlM) | The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching – learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc. | |
| 4.1.2 (QlM) | The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games (indoor, outdoor) and sports. (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.) | |
| 4.1.3 (QnM) | Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT – enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc. (Data for the latest completed academic year) | |
| 4.1.4 (QnM) | Average percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) | |
| 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource | ||
| 4.2.1 (QlM) | Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) | ILMS |
| 4.2.2 (QlM) | Institution has access to the following: 1. e-journals 2. e-ShodhSindhu 3. Shodhganga Membership 4. e-books 5. Databases 6. Remote access to e-resources | |
| 4.2.3 (QnM) | Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) | |
| 4.2.4 (QnM) | Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for online access) during the last completed academic year | |
| 4.3 IT Infrastructure | ||
| 4.3.1 (QlM) | Institution has an IT policy covering wi-fi, cyber security, etc., and allocated budget for updating its IT facilities | IT Facilities available on the Campus |
| 4.3.2 (QnM) | Student – Computer ratio(Data for the latest completed academic year) | |
| 4.3.3 (QnM) | Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution | |
| 4.3.4 (QnM) | Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development: 1. Media centre 2. Audio visual centre, 3. Lecture Capturing System(LCS) 4. Mixing equipments and softwares for editing | Photographs of E- Content Development Facilities Purchase details of e-content development equipment Video of Media Centre and Recording Facilities |
| Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure | ||
| 4.4.1(QnM) | Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during the last five years | |
| 4.4.2(QlM) | There are established s y s t e m s a n d procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities – laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. | Maintenance and utilization of physical, academic and support facilities – Supportive Documents |
Criterion V – Student Support and Progression
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| Key Indicator – 5.1 Student Support | ||
| 5.1.1 (QlM) | Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years |
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| 5.1.2 (QnM) | Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution and non-government agencies during the last five years |
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| 5.1.3 (QnM) | Following Capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving students capability 1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene) 4. Awareness of trends in technology | |
| 5.1.4 (QnM) | Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years. |
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| 5.1.5 (QnM) | The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies 2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance 3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances 4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees | |
| Key Indicator – 5.2 Student Progression | ||
| 5.2.1 (QnM) | Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years | |
| 5.2.2 (QnM) | Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch) | Student Progression to Higher Education (previous graduating batch: 2019 – 2020) |
| 5.2.3 (QnM) | Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years (eg: IIT-JAM/CLAT/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/Civil Services/State government examinations, etc.) | |
| Key Indicator – 5.3 Student Participation and Activities | ||
| 5.3.1 (QnM) | Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years. | Awards/Medals won by students for Outstanding Performance in Sports/Cultural Activities |
| 5.3.2 (QlM) | Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution | |
| 5.3.3 (QnM) | Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised at the institution per year | |
| 5.4 Alumni Engagement | ||
| 5.4.1(QlM) | The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional)contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and other support services | |
| 5.4.2 (QnM) | Alumni financial contribution during the last five years (in INR). | Alumni financial contribution during the last five years (in INR) |
Criterion VI – Governance, Leadership and Management
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| 6.1 Institutional Visions and Leadership | ||
| 6.1.1 (QlM) | The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the Institution | Effective Leadership |
| 6.1.2 (QlM) | The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management | Strategic Plan and Deployment Document |
| 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment | ||
| 6.2.1(QlM) | The institutional Strategic/ Perspective plan is effectively deployed | |
| 6.2.2 (QlM) | The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc. | |
| 6.2.3 (QnM) | Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation. 1. Administration 2. Finance and Accounts 3. Student Admission and Support 4. Examination | Areas of Implementation of e-governance |
| 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies | ||
| 6.3.1 (QlM) | The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/ progression | |
| 6.3.2 (QnM) | Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years | Financial Support provided for the Teachers to attend Conference and Workshop Audited Expenditure Statement |
| 6.3.3(QnM) | Average number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years |
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| 6.3.4 (QnM) | Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ). | Certificates of Participation |
| 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization | ||
| 6.4.1 (QlM) | Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly | |
| 6.4.2 (QnM) | Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs) | |
| 6.4.3 (QlM) | Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources | |
| 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System | ||
| 6.5.1 (QlM) | Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes visible in terms of – Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of first cycle) Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality and post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles) | |
| 6.5.2(QlM) | The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the incremental improvement in various activities ( For first cycle – Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality For second and subsequent cycles – Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality and post accreditation quality initiatives ) | |
| 6.5.3(QnM) | Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s) 3. Participation in NIRF 4. Any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO Certification) | Annual Reports of the College |
Criterion VII – Institutional Values and Best Practices
| Metric No. | Curricular Aspects | Download |
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| 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities | ||
| Gender Equity | ||
| 7.1.1 (QnM) | Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years. | |
| 7.1.2 (QnM) | The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures 1. Solar energy 2. Biogas plant 3. Wheeling to the Grid 4. Sensor-based energy conservation 5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment | Alternate Sources of Energy and Energy Conservation Measures |
| 7.1.3(Q1M) | Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words) 1.Solid waste management | |
| 7.1.4 (QnM) | Water conservation facilities available in the Institution: 1.Rain water harvesting 2.Borewell /Open well recharge 3.Construction of tanks and bunds 4.Waste water recycling 5.Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus | |
| 7.1.5 (QnM) | Green campus initiatives include: 1.Restricted entry of automobiles 2.Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles 3.Pedestrian Friendly pathways 4.Ban on use of Plastic 5.landscaping with trees and plants | Green Campus Initiatives |
| 7.1.6(QnM) | Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution and any awards received for such green campus initiatives: 1.Green audit 2.Energy audit 3.Environment audit 4.Clean and green campus recognitions / awards 5.Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities | |
| 7.1.7 (QnM) | The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment: 1.Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms. 2.Disabled-friendly washrooms 3.Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts 4.Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities ( Divyangjan) accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment 5.Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading | |
| 7.1.8 (QlM) | Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities (within 500 words). | |
| 7.1.9 (Q1M) | Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens(within 500 words) | |
| 7.1.10 (QnM) | The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard. 1.The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website 2.There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct 3.Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators and other staff 4.Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized | Committees to Monitor Adherence to the Code of Conduct Professional Ethics Programs Organized Annual Awareness Programmes on Code of Conduct |
| 7.1.11 (Q1M) | Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals(within 500 words). | |
| Key Indicator – 7.2 Best Practices | ||
| 7.2.1 (QlM) | Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual. | Best Practices Best Practices |
| Key Indicator – 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness | ||
| 7.3.1 (QlM) | Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words | |
An Autonomous College
Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Accredited with ‘A++’ Grade by NAAC (4th cycle)
College with Potential for Excellence
(Status Awarded by the UGC)
Star College Status Awarded by DBT-MST
An ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Institution.
