SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR

2nd CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

NEHRU MEMORIAL COLLEGE

NEHRU MEMORIAL COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) PUTHANAMPATTI
621007
[Link]

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

BANGALORE

June 2021

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION

Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti was established in 1967. Being situated in a serene
atmosphere on the backdrop of Pachamalai hills in the Eastern Ghats, the college provides a conducive
environment for the learners to pursue higher education. The great philanthropist and visionary Late Thiru.
Mokka Pillai had conceived a noble idea of spreading quality education to the children of peasants, the
downtrodden and the poor section of the rural society and this idea was implemented as early as 1967 in the
form of ‘Nehru Memorial College.’ Imparting quality higher education to the rural learners for more than five
decades. The college is situated in a remote rural village called Puthanampatti. The college was declared open
by Honourable Shri. C.N. Annadurai, M.A., the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu on 29th June 1967. The
college is affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, and was recognized under section 2 (f) and
12(B) by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi in 1969. In appreciation of the societal concern and
innovative practices adopted in a rural ambience, the college was granted autonomous status in 2004 by the
University Grants Commission. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council assessed and accredited
the college at “A” Grade level in 2013. The college was awarded DST-FIST scheme college as a whole at
level ‘0’. Acclaimed as a premier institution for higher learning, the college offers 15 UG programmes, 14 PG
programmes, and 11 Research programmes to students.

Vision

For Knowledge, Justice and Peace

Mission

To impart the right kind of knowledge among the rural students with the aid of computers and other
equipment,
To ensure social justice for the rural people through various academic and non-academic activities viz.,
cultural and Literary competitions, NSS, NCC, YRC, Gender Club etc.
To stabilize inner peace in the minds of the young learners through meditation and Yoga practice in
order to ensure peace among the rural people.

1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Institutional Strength

Supportive, cordial, and visionary management

Highly qualified, motivated, and committed faculty
Strong support and acceptance from the neighbourhood, alumnae and parent teachers association
Good infrastructure facility

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 Consistent good academic performance
Conducive Ambience for quality research
Reader-friendly library with good collection of books and journals
Automation of examination activities
Eco-friendly campus

Institutional Weakness

Geographical disadvantages to attract other state and foreign students.

Majority of our students are first generation learners.
Very limited scope for academia-industry interaction
Lack of consultancy services.
Difficult to retain the students after regular working hours since they hail from remote villages.

Institutional Opportunity

Opportunities for experiential, experimental and participatory learning

Sound Policies that nurture research, development and innovation
Research and academic interaction through MoUs
Incubation services for startups
Scope for interdisciplinary and sponsored projects
Exposure through International seminars, workshops and conferences
Support and guidance from the well placed alumnae
Organizing attractive job fairs
Student participation in socially relevant extension activities

Institutional Challenge

Majority of the students are the first generation learners whose entry level low motivation clings onto
them for an extended period of time
Lack of financial support from funding agencies for additional academic activities
Keeping pace with global developments and technological advancements
Difficulty in getting good internship opportunities
Building stronger alumnae network across the world
Attracting prospective employers to the campus who could organize recruitment drives

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects

The college implements the autonomy system in the real spirit by envisaging new approaches in designing the
curriculum by taking into account socio-economic and science & technological advancements. The Academic
Dean takes effort with all the activities related to curriculum design, development, updation and
implementation. The curriculum development policies are structured as per the guidelines of UGC, TANSCHE

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and other agencies. The curriculum of every academic programme offered in the college is drafted and
recommended by Board of Studies exclusively constituted for that programme with experts belonging to
Educational Institutions / Industries / Research Labs related to that programme along with the internal
expertise, which is later approved by Academic Council of the college. Due weightage is given to the opinions
of various stakeholders of higher education. The following are key features of the curricular aspects.

Outcome Based Education (OBE) was introduced in 2019-2020 in order to promote learner-centric
approach, innovative thinking, develop analytical and problem- solving skills and e-learning .
Programme Outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) are
in line with local, regional, national and global needs and the same has been sensitized among the
students.
The college offers 51 programmes (15 UG, 14 PG, 11 [Link], 11 Ph.D)
861 courses have been offered in 51 programmes.
767 Courses offered focus on Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Employability.
The Syllabus has been revised in 100% Programme.
14 new programmes and 255 new courses have been introduced for the past five years.
CBCS pattern is being adopted from the academic year 2005-2006 to facilitate the students to choose
their choice of study.
773 number of Cross cutting issues courses in the curriculum instil societal concern through Value
Education and Human Rights, Environmental Studies and Gender Studies,
54 numbers of value added courses are offered and 1477 number of students are benefited from all these
courses.
23.49% of students have undertaken projects/internships during the academic year 2019-2020.
The curriculum also ensures holistic development by enrolling students in NSS/ NCC/YRC/
Rotaract/departmental outreach activities/sports.
IQAC receives feedback on curriculum through a well-structured feedback system from all the
stakeholders.

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

The college has a well – structured admission system monitored by a separate committee called
Admission Committee and strictly follows the reservation policies of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The institution assesses the students’ knowledge at the time of admission and conducts appropriate
bridge courses for rectification. The staff members offer academic and personal counseling to the
students and devise appropriate strategies for slow and advanced learners.
The teacher-student ratio is 1:21
The institution provides special care for the differently abled students by reservation in the admission
and providing physical facilities and scribe.
Each and every department has a Departmental Association to bring out the hidden potential of their
wards. The association conducts seminars, quizzes and academic competitions regularly.
The focus of the Institution is to provide an ICT enabled student-centric method of teaching learning
process. Many classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors to enable the ICT facilities.
The institution has a mentoring system which helps in the informal transmission of knowledge between
the students and the teaching community. The mentor mentee ratio is 1:21.
The college has a well-planned and detailed series of events in the name of Academic Calendar. . The
calendar is provided to all the students and teachers to know the annual activities of the institution in
advance.

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 The college has 190 teachers, of whom 52 teachers are in grant-in-aid stream and the remaining are in
the self-financing stream. Among the 190 faculty members, 84 are Ph.D. holders.
The average teaching experience of the full-time teachers is 12.18 years.
The performance of the students is assessed through the Continuous Internal Assessment system
prescribed by the Academic Council. Besides this, the college conducts end-semester examinations.
The semester results are usually published within 25 days after the Semester Examinations.
IT-integration in examination includes computer-based exams, marks entry, publication of results and
seating allotment through developed software.
The pass percentages during the assessment period are 80.74
Attainment of course outcomes are evaluated both directly and indirectly, on the basis of parameters
defined by the College, necessary actions taken thereupon, to reinforce the advantages of outcome based
education.

Research, Innovations and Extension

To improve research activities, the Dean of Research has been nominated who coordinates all the research
related activities. Ten of the fourteen departments are recognized research centres. The college has instituted
research policies related to Research and Consultancy, Code of Ethics and has a functional Ethics Committee to
address the grievances of the researchers. The following are accomplishments in research, innovation and
extension activities during the accreditation period:

15 Research projects were sanctioned by UGC, DST, DST-SERB, ICAR, TNSCST for approximately
Rs.256.1 lakhs.
Seed money of Rs. 4.0 lakhs was provided by the Management leading to 15 Projects, benefitting
around 35 staff.
40 faculty are Ph.D Research guides. 84 students had registered for Ph.D and 53 were awarded.
314 articles published in Scopus, Web of Science & UGC Care Listed Journals. Journals
The College is moving in the path of innovation and has developed its own software and Mobile
application with the involvement of the faculty and students for Library and Office purposes.
The college has generated 9.32 lakhs through consultancy and corporate training. The college pursues
its social responsibilities by training the farmers on making bio-fertilizers (Vermicompost) thereby
transforming into organic farming.
There are 11 active MoUs with the industry and institutions to ensure outcome based results
The college has conducted 104 number of extension activities on societal and environmental issues,
through Co-curricular forums along with government and non-governmental organizations.
The college has reached out to the rural village people by performing 104 number of activities for
ensuring sustainable livelihood. Neighbouring Government school students have also benefited by using
the college infrastructure for their academic empowerment.
The college undertakes various extension activities under the aegis of NSS, NCC, YRC, Gender Club,
Red Ribbon Club and Rotract. These units organize various programmes such as Tree Plantation
Programmes, Blood Donation Camps, Village adoption Programmes, Tobacco and Plastic free
campaigns. Sports activities are yet another top priority of the college, which are effectively and
excellently monitored by the Department of Physical Education.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

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 The college campus is spread over 42.02 acres of land.
The College has multi-storey buildings housing 118 spacious classrooms and 12 laboratories. All the
laboratories are equipped with state of art modern equipment. The college has an exclusive computer
centre with 633 terminals. The office of the Controller of Examinations functions separately in a well
furnished wing.
The institution has a separate three storey Library building with 46937 volumes of books 3096 national,
and international reputed/peer reviewed journals. The KOHA and DSPACE software is integrated with
Library Management systems. A digital library is established with 20 terminals. OPAC facility is
available to access digital library stock.
1000 online resources uploaded in our LMS (Connectutor), Digimat Flipped Classroom are available.
Research block is established with 29 rooms for research advisors, 2 seminar halls and a Central
Instrumentation facility to accommodate all high end research equipment.
5 specialised research labs namely nonlinear circuit lab, advanced material science lab, alternating
computing lab, Centre for Eco-Friendly Agro – Technologies, Centre for Environment and Natural Drug
Research are established to pursue specialised research.
The college has two air-conditioned seminar halls. A mega multipurpose hall with a floor space of
25,000 sq. feet is another unique feature of the college.
There are three hostels: 1) Sir. C.V. Raman Hostel which could accommodate 1400 women inmates, 2)
Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Hostel and Highland Hostel for 600 men inmates.
The institution has established a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for the supply of purified drinking water
for all the Students and Staff.
As regards power supply, the college has 300 Kilowatt solar power along with 165 KVA backup
generators.
Three outdoor grounds are to pursue all kinds of athletic events and sports. One gyminism is
established for the physical fitness of staff and students.
A day care centre is established to look after the wards of our staff.
All the academic and administrative blocks are connected with more than 50 Mbps Internet speed
facility. All the staff rooms are provided with computer and Internet facilities.
The institution has its own health centre.

Student Support and Progression

The college endeavors for continual student progression by providing a safe, inclusive, gender equal,
and supportive campus environment.
College has assisted 55 % students for financial support from Governmental and Non-Governmental
agencies, to pursue higher education
Capacity and Career Enhancing Activities through placement cell and department activities create
awareness on career opportunities and Entrepreneurship For the past five years 1089 students got
placement.
50 programmes were organized to enrich students’ soft skill, language, technical and life skills to meet
Industrial requirements
College has an effective Grievance Redressal Mechanism for students to represent their grievances
through Student council, staff, HoDs, Suggestion Boxes, E-mails and Committee members. Grievances
are addressed through appropriate measures including counseling and corrective actions to resolve the
problems
Students participated in 55 sports and cultural events at International, National and State levels and are
encouraged through ample supportive facilities

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 College organised 33 sports and cultural events/competitions.
Student Council members are elected through a democratic process to represent the student community
and are involved in Academic and Administrative bodies, which in turn enhances their Decision
making, Leadership and Managerial skills .
Literary Association and other department clubs/forums exclusively managed by students provide
opportunities to organize events to sharpen talents, pursue passion and enhance leadership potential
Students with special needs are supported with Academic and Infrastructural facilities such as scribe,
ramp, and lift.
Alumni spread across the globe contribute immensely through College/Departmental Alumni
Association for Institutional welfare through financial (Scholarship, Sponsorship and Infrastructure
Augmentation) and non-financial assistance (Guest lecture, Motivation, Career guidance, Internships,
Workshops & Academic reforms as a Member of BoS; and Academic Council).

Governance, Leadership and Management

The governance of the college is aligned with the vision and mission of the institution. The college has
statutory and non-statutory committees to ensure proper management of academic, financial and general
administrative affairs. The system of policy evolution is structured into a hierarchy, starting with the
CollegeCommittee, Governing Body, Academic Council, Boards of Studies, College Council, IQAC,
Groups of Deans, and Heads of Department. Representatives of industry and society are associated at
almost all levels of decision making and policy evolution. Teachers are part of effective management of
college affairs including strategic planning for growth and development, academic process, research
activities, career progression and capacity building of staff, student progression and collaborations
(industry, international). Policies, rules, procedures and schemes related to recruitment, promotion,
service, research, travel, and Grievance Redressal Mechanism are in place.
The college is practicing participative management and decentralization over the years. Academic and
cocurricular activities are supported by Deans of various functional areas including academic affairs,
research and consultancy, placement and training, and alumni relations.
The college with customized MIS has effectively implemented e-governance in areas of examination,
admission, attendance and finance section
Students also participate in decision making process through IQAC, feedback mechanism, students’
council and other bodies
The college administration shows a keen interest in promoting the well-being of teaching and non-
teaching staff, through various measures such as group insurance, medical checkup, interest-free festival
advance, maternity benefits and so on The college upgrades the intellectual capabilities of faculty and
provides unstinted financial support to attend workshops, FDPs and conference.
The college strategizes to mobilize resources from Government, alumni and other sources and
efficiently utilizes these funds. An effective audit system in place for conformance and compliance of
financial transactions
IQAC acts as a catalyst by framing policies, developing plans and quality in academic and
administrative initiatives in pursuit of achieving the Mission and Vision of the college. It builds a strong
rapport with all stakeholders through an effective feedback system, periodic audits and enrichment of
programmes to sustain and upgrade the quality.

Institutional Values and Best Practices

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Inclusive development is the watchword of the college. The college is gender sensitive and provides a
safe and conducive environment for students and employees. Students with disabilities are also given
equal opportunities. The college also endures Gender Equity in the campus through curricular, co-
curricular and sensitisation programmes.
Green, Energy and Environment audits are conducted. The college follows Green campus initiatives and
maintains a clean and green landscape. 1200 Solar Photovoltaic panels with capacity of 300 kW
installed on-premises meet 70% of electrical energy requirement of the College
Effective Waste Management system ensures proper collection, segregation, handling and disposal of
biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste Biodegradable solids are converted into compost, whereas
non-biodegradable waste is recycled through vendors. Incinerators are provided to ensure safe disposal
of sanitary waste. Treated water from the Sewage Treatment Plant is used for irrigation purposes.
Ground-water level in the campus is augmented by constructing 2 rain water harvesting pits and two
well recharge pits
National days of importance are observed and religious festivals are celebrated with great fervor and
enthusiasm to kindle the spirit of National IntegrationCollege adheres to code of conduct set for
students, faculty members and administrative staff and monitors through appropriate committees
To ensure Inclusiveness, College is equipped to meet the adequate facilities for differently-abled
persons. Through appropriate forums, tolerance and harmony are ensured towards cultural, regional and
socio-economic diversities.
Annual external academic audit makes the college growth steady in all spheres. In particular,
introduction of OBE, in the curriculum, e-content development, connect tutor, R&D block, 15 number
of research projects, DST-FIST scheme, Deans in the college are some achievements in exercising the
Annual academic audit and its consequences.
Mentoring is one of the key aspects of student support and best practice in higher education. It is an
essential feature to render equitable service to all the students having heterogeneous backgrounds.
Faculty members are expected to advise undergraduates and post-graduates.

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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College

Name NEHRU MEMORIAL COLLEGE

Address Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous)

Puthanampatti

City Tiruchirappalli

State Tamil Nadu

Pin 621007

Website [Link]

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

STD Code

Principal A. R. 04327-234228 9486165596 04327-23481 naac@[Link]

Ponperiasamy 1

IQAC / CIQA A. 04327-234227 9443008804 04327-23461 [Link]@[Link]

coordinator Venkatesan 3 m

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Private , Grant-in-aid and Self Financing

Type of Institution

By Gender Co-education

By Shift Regular

Recognized Minority institution

If it is a recognized minroity institution No

Establishment Details

Date of Establishment, Prior to the Grant of 18-06-1967

'Autonomy'

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Date of grant of 'Autonomy' to the College by UGC 07-10-2004

University to which the college is affiliated

State University name Document

Tamil Nadu Bharathidasan University View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

2f of UGC 20-11-1969 View Document

12B of UGC 17-05-1986 View Document

Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like

AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)

Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks

Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months
Authority itution/Departme yyyy)
nt programme

No contents

Recognitions

Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No

with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?

Is the College recognized for its performance by Yes

any other governmental agency?

If yes, name of the agency DST FIST Sponsored College

Date of recognition 14-05-2019

Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in

in Acres [Link].

Main campus Nehru Memorial College Rural 42.02 170060.6

area (Autonomous) Puthanampatti

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2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)

Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned [Link]

Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students
ourse n Admitted

UG BA,Economi 36 PLUS TWO English 58 43

cs

UG BCom,Com 36 PLUS TWO English 58 49

merce

UG BSc,Comput 36 PLUS TWO English 55 49

er Science

UG BSc,Chemist 36 PLUS TWO English 44 39

ry

UG BSc,Mathem 36 PLUS TWO English 44 38

atics

UG BSc,Physics 36 PLUS TWO English 44 40

UG BSc,Zoology 36 PLUS TWO English 55 50

UG BA,English 36 PLUS TWO English 180 57

Self
Financed

UG BA,Tamil 36 PLUS TWO Tamil 60 60

Self
Financed

UG BCom,Com 36 PLUS TWO English 150 148

merce Self
Financed

UG BBA,Comm 36 PLUS TWO English 60 20

erce Self
Financed

UG BCom,Com 36 PLUS TWO English 120 54

merce Self
Financed

UG BSc,Botany 36 PLUS TWO English 70 28

Self
Financed

UG BSc,Chemist 36 PLUS TWO English 80 53

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 ry Self
Financed

UG BSc,Comput 36 PLUS TWO English 60 25

er Science
Self
Financed

UG BCA,Compu 36 PLUS TWO English 120 50

ter Science
Self
Financed

UG BSc,Comput 36 PLUS TWO English 200 116

er Science
Self
Financed

UG BSc,Mathem 36 PLUS TWO English 160 31

atics Self
Financed

UG BSc,Physics 36 PLUS TWO English 120 55

Self
Financed

UG BSc,Zoology 36 PLUS TWO English 40 12

Self
Financed

UG BSc,Hotel 36 PLUS TWO English 80 29

Management
And
Catering
Science Self
Financed

PG MSc,Physics 24 BSC English 14 13

PHYSICS

PG MA,English 24 BA English 35 11
Self ENGLISH
Financed

PG MA,Econom 24 BA ECONO English 35 4

ics Self MICS
Financed

PG MA,Tamil 24 BA TAMIL Tamil 35 15

Self
Financed

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PG MCom,Com 24 BCOM English 60 13
merce Self COMMERC
Financed E

PG MSc,Botany 24 BSC English 25 11

Self BOTANY
Financed

PG MSc,Chemis 24 BSC English 25 25

try Self CHEMISTR
Financed Y

PG MSc,Comput 24 BSC English 80 39

er Science COMPUTE
Self R SCIENCE
Financed

PG MSc,Comput 24 BSC English 40 1

er Science COMPUTE
Self R SCIENCE
Financed BSC DATA
SCIENCE

PG MSc,Mathe 24 BSC MATH English 75 23

matics Self EMATICS
Financed

PG MSc,Physics 24 BSC English 25 0

Self PHYSICS
Financed BSC
COMPUTE
R SCIENCE

PG MSc,Physics 24 BSC English 40 25

Self PHYSICS
Financed

PG MSc,Zoolog 24 BSC English 40 6

y Self ZOOLOGY
Financed

Doctoral PhD or 36 MA English 6 0

(Ph.D) DPhil,Englis ENGLISH
h Self MPHIL
Financed ENGLISH

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MA ECONO English 14 0

(Ph.D) l,Economics MICS
Self MPHIL ECO
Financed NOMICS

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Doctoral PhD or 36 MA TAMIL Tamil 14 0
(Ph.D) DPhil,Tamil MPHIL
Self TAMIL
Financed

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MCOM English 8 0

(Ph.D) l,Commerce COMMERC
Self E MPHIL
Financed COMMERC
E

Doctoral PhD or 36 MSC BIOTE English 4 0

(Ph.D) DPhil,Botan CHNOLOG
y Self Y MPHIL BI
Financed OTECHNO
LOGY

Doctoral PhD or 36 MSC English 6 0

(Ph.D) DPhil,Botan BOTANY
y Self MPHIL
Financed BOTANY

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MSC English 28 0

(Ph.D) l,Chemistry CHEMISTR
Self Y MPHIL
Financed CHEMISTR
Y

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MSC English 18 0

(Ph.D) l,Computer COMPUTE
Science Self R SCIENCE
Financed MPHIL
COMPUTE
R SCIENCE

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MSC MATH English 12 0

(Ph.D) l,Mathematic EMATICS
s Self MPHIL MA
Financed THEMATIC
S

Doctoral PhD or 36 MSC English 34 0

(Ph.D) DPhil,Physic PHYSICS
s Self MPHIL
Financed PHYSICS

Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 MSC English 22 1

(Ph.D) l,Zoology ZOOLOGY
Self MPHIL
Financed ZOOLOGY

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 Pre Doctoral MPhil,Englis 12 MA English 21 0
([Link]) h Self ENGLISH
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Econo 12 MA ECONO English 12 0

([Link]) mics Self MICS
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Tamil 12 MA TAMIL Tamil 27 0

([Link]) Self
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Com 12 MCOM English 18 0

([Link]) merce Self COMMERC
Financed E

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Botan 12 MSC BIOTE English 3 0

([Link]) y Self CHNOLOG
Financed Y

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Botan 12 MSC English 3 0

([Link]) y Self BOTANY
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Chem 12 MSC English 21 0

([Link]) istry Self CHEMISTR
Financed Y

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Comp 12 MSC English 30 0

([Link]) uter Science COMPUTE
Self R SCIENCE
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Mathe 12 MSC MATH English 12 0

([Link]) matics Self EMATICS
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Physi 12 MSC English 36 0

([Link]) cs Self PHYSICS
Financed

Pre Doctoral MPhil,Zoolo 12 MSC English 21 0

([Link]) gy Self ZOOLOGY
Financed

Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College

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 Teaching Faculty

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 0 21 32
UGC /University
State
Government

Recruited 0 0 0 0 16 5 0 21 14 17 0 31
Yet to Recruit 0 0 1
Sanctioned by the 0 0 138
Management/Soci
ety or Other
Authorized
Bodies

Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 76 0 138
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0

Non-Teaching Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 28
UGC /University State
Government

Recruited 25 2 0 27
Yet to Recruit 1
Sanctioned by the 36
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies

Recruited 22 14 0 36
Yet to Recruit 0

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 Technical Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 1
UGC /University State
Government

Recruited 1 0 0 1
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 1
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies

Recruited 1 0 0 1
Yet to Recruit 0

Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff

Permanent Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

[Link]/[Link]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 13 4 0 35 36 0 88

[Link]. 0 0 0 3 1 0 36 57 0 97

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 5

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 Temporary Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

[Link]/[Link]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[Link]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Part Time Teachers

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n

Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

[Link]/[Link]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[Link]. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Details of Visting/Guest Faculties

Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total

engaged with the college?
0 0 0 0

Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year

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Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total
Where College States of India Students
is Located

UG Male 422 0 0 0 422

Female 624 0 0 0 624
Others 0 0 0 0 0

PG Male 73 0 0 0 73
Female 154 0 0 0 154
Others 0 0 0 0 0

Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 1 0 0 0 1

Female 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0

Pre Doctoral Male 0 0 0 0 0

([Link])
Female 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0

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 Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic
Years

Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

SC Male 106 112 116 144

Female 180 275 263 244

Others 0 0 0 0

ST Male 13 10 21 11

Female 82 8 34 18

Others 0 0 0 0

OBC Male 311 399 332 332

Female 642 668 577 506

Others 0 0 0 0

General Male 14 12 12 8

Female 23 17 11 10

Others 0 0 0 0

Others Male 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0

Total 1371 1501 1366 1273

2.3 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS

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Department Name Upload Report

Botany Self Financed View Document

Chemistry View Document

Chemistry Self Financed View Document

Commerce View Document

Commerce Self Financed View Document

Computer Science View Document

Computer Science Self Financed View Document

Economics View Document

Economics Self Financed View Document

English Self Financed View Document

Hotel Management And Catering Science Self View Document

Financed

Mathematics View Document

Mathematics Self Financed View Document

Physics View Document

Physics Self Financed View Document

Tamil Self Financed View Document

Zoology View Document

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Extended Profile
1 Program
1.1

Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

51 51 41 38 38

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1.2

Number of departments offering academic programmes

Response: 11

2 Students
2.1

Number of students year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

3913 4272 3932 3771 3877

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2.2

Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1063 939 853 899 0810

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2.3

Number of students appeared in the examination conducted by the Institution, year-wise during the last
five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

3525 3706 3679 3589 3595

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2.4

Number of revaluation applications year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

15 14 33 29 34

3 Teachers
3.1

Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

854 854 749 699 699

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3.2

Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

188 188 182 180 179

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3.3

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Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

191 190 184 182 181

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4 Institution
4.1

Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during last five
years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1663 1703 2493 2164 1909

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4.2

Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during last five
years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

988 990 895 850 0743

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4.3

Total number of classrooms and seminar halls

Response: 99

4.4

Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose

Response: 590

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4.5

Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

627.80 430.83 341.45 307.296 342.776

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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 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.

Response:

Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous) Puthanampatti, is a 53 years old College, situated in a remote rural
hamlet in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu which provides quality education to the students of socially
and economically weaker sections of the society. Significantly above 80% of the students happen to be the
first generation learners. The autonomy conferred to our college right from 2004 was taken in the right
perspective and it propelled us to invoke innovative approaches in designing the curriculum by taking into
account the socio-economic background of the local community and the scientific technological
advancements happening around the world. The college offers 15 Under Graduate programmes, 14 Post
Graduate programmes and 11 Research programmes in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and
Commerce. Even before the autonomy was conferred upon the institution, the college had taken a very
challenging initiative to introduce Computer Science in undergraduate programmes in 1983 as the
pioneering Arts and Science College in the state which revolutionized the employability of thousands of
poor students hailing from the rural villages. The college has also started offering [Link]., in
Instrumentation as early as in 1983, [Link]. Embedded systems since 2013 and Data Science from 2017. So
the college is one of the remarkable institutions in India to innovate and introduce relevant local, national
and global need-based curriculum for more than three decades.

After having been granted autonomy from 2004 the college established Statutory Committees like the
Board of Studies and Academic Council which served as a platform for giving representation to all the
stakeholders as members. The Institution adhered to the standards prescribed by the UGC and the
affiliating University while taking the liberty to frame a curriculum that is suitable to cater to the local and
global needs. The college has been adopting the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The curriculum is
designed in tune with the vision and mission statements of the College and offered with flexibility for the
learners to choose from a variety of course options like: 1) Major Based Elective Courses 2) Non-Major
Elective Courses and 3) Skill Based Courses. The syllabi are periodically restructured/modified taking into
account the recent trends and developments in the higher education scenario. Courses like Value
Education, Environmental Studies, Soft – Skill and Gender Studies are mandatory for all the UG
programmes which help them to have a broad outlook in real life and mould their character. The curricula
developed for all the programmes include well-defined learning objectives, program outcomes, program-
specific outcomes, and course outcomes which help the students to understand the objectives of the
programme that they study and to face the challenges at the local, national, and international level. All the
UG and PG programmes pertaining to Science with practical sessions have experiment oriented learning.
More than 50% of the courses focus on the practical, field and work experience for the overall
development of the students. Practical sessions in the laboratory, industrial visit, fieldwork and project
work have been included as part of the curriculum.

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1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.

Response: 78.43

[Link] Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.

Response: 51

[Link] How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered during the
last five years

Response: 40

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meeting

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1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development offered by the institution during the last five years

Response: 92.02

[Link] Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development year-
wise during the last five years..

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

767 767 695 656 0656

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if any

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1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs
offered during the last five years.

Response: 29.62

[Link] How many new courses are introduced within the last five years

Response: 255

[Link] Number of courses offered by the institution across all programmes during the last five years.

Response: 861

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1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course
system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year).

Response: 100

[Link] Number of Programmes in which CBCS / Elective course system implemented.

Response: 51

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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics ,Gender, Human
Values ,Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum

Response:

Education does not depend on any Degree or Certificate but it is the one which inculcates different traits of
human beings in terms of attitude, action, language and behaviour with their fellow beings in real life. In
order to inculcate the aforesaid qualities in the minds of young students of the Institution the College has
devised a composite curriculum which touches on each and every one of the aforesaid issues like Gender
Issues, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics. The following courses are
offered to all the UG students. Value Education, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Soft Skills and
Professional Ethics have been included in selected programmes. Sufficient number of Seminars and
Workshops have been organized by inviting experts from the related topics. Value Education teaches the
human values in life along with a focus on our culture and tradition. Environmental studies creates
awareness among the students on the environment, the threats such as pollution, climate change, global
warming, deforestation etc., and it also sensitizes the students to preserve nature. It also creates awareness
among the students about energy conservation, use of solar power etc., in their day to day life.

The course on Gender studies inculcates in the young minds on gender equity, dignity, and the respect and
recognition to be given to the women. The course on Soft skills helps the students to enhance their
interpersonal relationship with others and in the decision making process in real life. Substantial
importance is given in the curriculum to impart business and professional ethics among the students
through courses such as Entrepreneurial Development, Stress Management, Business Environment, Retail
Marketing, Agricultural Marketing, Business Law, Company Law, Capital Market, etc., of the programme
concerned. The curriculum is designed in such a way that the student learns not only the subject concerned
but also learns necessary life skills.

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1.3.2 Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during last
five years.

Response: 36

[Link] How many new value-added courses are added within the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

01 2 1 5 27

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1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above.

Response: 7.55

[Link] Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Add-on programs year wise
during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

180 209 153 379 0556

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1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects/ internships / student projects (Data for the
latest completed academic year)

Response: 26.09

[Link] Number of students undertaking field projects / internships / student projects

Response: 1021

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1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise / year-wise is received
from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers, 4) Alumni

Response: A. All 4 of the above

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report as minuted by the Governing Council,
Syndicate, Board of Management

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1.4.2 The feedback system of the Institution comprises of the following :

Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and report made available on website

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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 Average Enrolment percentage (Average of last five years)

Response: 59.99

[Link] Number of students admitted year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1273 1364 1501 1371 1282

[Link] Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2570 2570 2295 2169 1865

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2.1.2 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)

Response: 99.83

[Link] Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five
years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

990 990 895 850 735

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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises
special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners

Response:

After admission, the students have to undergo a one- day Induction Program (Freshers’ Programme) where
they are given an overall view about the curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular courses offered.
Thereafter, they are continually assessed in their knowledge gathering and skill update through the
respective course teachers by means of interaction in the class and by devising appropriate learning
methodology. During the course of time the slow learners and advanced learners are identified.

Strategies Adopted for Slow learners

Members of the faculty are available in the Department for providing counseling, guidance, and
coaching to the slow learners.
Regular classroom monitoring, remedial coaching, personal care, continuous evaluation, discussion
are some of the strategies adopted for the slow learners in all the departments.
Unit-wise tests and slip tests are conducted regularly apart from their CIA tests in order to improve
their performance.
The slow learners are trained by way of home tests, assignments, and revisions made by the
previous year question papers.
Parents Meeting is conducted after the completion of every semester examination.
Mentor-Mentee meeting is conducted regularly to assess student performance.

Strategies Adopted for advanced learners:

Mini project, Experimentation, Fieldwork / Survey Reports, Case study analysis, summer
internship, Industrial training, and online courses are the options available for the advanced
learners.
Students are encouraged to take part in Paper Presentation in National Seminars/Conferences,
Debugging, Problem Solving, and Poster Presentation conducted through Department Association
activities and other institutions.
Preparation for Off-campus paper presentation and intercollegiate symposium.
Soft Skill training sessions cater to the needs of advanced learners by improving their skills
thereby making them well equipped and prepared for the technical communication for industrial
requirements.
Value-added courses and Add-on courses provide opportunities to develop interdisciplinary skills
and earn extra credits.
Special coaching classes are offered to qualify for the UGC NET/ SET exams.
The students are identified with their capability and suitable training in advanced courses are given
to them.

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2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

Response: 20.81

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2.3 Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem
solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences

Response:

The college gives importance to experiential and participatory learning to enhance the learning abilities and
involvement of students. The experiential and participatory learning pedagogy are done as an integral part
of the curriculum in all the programmes of the college.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning promotes learning with experience among students through Laboratory
Demonstration Classes, Practical Experiments, online learning, Internships & In-plant Training. Students
gain enriched experience from the aforesaid programmes via hands-on learning and gain in-depth insights
and acquire practical skills. Internships or projects are made mandatory for all the PG programs in which
the students have to identify an industry or academic institution in their discipline and are supposed to
undergo professional training and gain experience in the nuances, techniques, methodologies, practices and
professional ethics in their domain. Alumni play a significant role in extending a helping hand towards the
support of their juniors in facilitating information on various job opportunities, in-plant placements, and
student support.

In particular, the students gain their experiential learning in the following ways: Lab practicum
Learning, Virtual specimens, Model Building, E-learning, Various types of group work, Project-based
learning, Report Writing based on group projects, Hands-on Training Invitation, Certificate - Creation &
Designing for seminars and interdepartmental competitions is done by students, Internships/Project works
are integrated into the course structure of both UG and PG programmes, Field Visits, Educational Tours.

Participatory learning

The objective of participatory learning is promoted through the participation of students in national and
international conferences/seminars. This aspect encourages students to actively participate in workshops
and also present quality research papers. Participatory learning among students is also facilitated through
components including group discussions, Quiz, group seminars, online discussion forums, and group

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projects. This enables the students to acquire and hone both experiential and participatory learning skills.
In particular, Group Discussions, Seminars, and Assignments, Self-Directed Learning for self-study
portions/courses, Demonstration of models, Webinars/Argumentation, PowerPoint Presentations, Field
survey, Debate, Quiz, Guest Lectures – Academicians, Industry Experts, Alumnae.

Organizing Competitions College Magazine organize by various clubs to facilitate the creative and
academic pursuits, collaborative learning, team spirit, and organization skills of the students individually
and collectively.

Participation in any one of the following extra-curricular activities: NCC/ NSS/ Games/ YRC/ RRC.

The Learning Management System (LMS) – It enhances student’s learning by providing the course
curriculum, timetable, reading materials, etc. Students can also access their timetable, attendance, result,
etc. on their portal. Digital library facility for competitive examination is made available.

Problem solving approach

Problem solving approach is incorporated in the Science, Commerce, and Management Programmes. Some
of the courses offered include Mathematical Physics, Optimization Techniques, Numerical Techniques,
Quantitative Techniques, Stock-market Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Applied Sciences, and
Programming Courses. Assignments are also given to test the problem solving ability of the students.

The institution carefully integrates participatory, experiential, and problem solving methodologies to
complement the learning experiences of the diverse students who are slow and advanced, to adapt
themselves to the pedagogy.

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2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning
process.

Response:

Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has provided both students and faculty
members with more opportunities in adapting learning, teaching and managing the individual needs. The
students who are continuously exposed to technology through education have better knowledge,
presentation skills, innovative capabilities, and are ready to make more efforts for learning as compared to
their counterparts.

The college has developed two smart classrooms, forty-three ICT enabled classrooms, four ICT enabled
laboratories and a media centre with recording facilities. Teachers are now regularly scheduling classes in
these rooms to teach in a virtual environment. Apart from these facilities all departments have Internet

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connectivity, LCD Projectors and audio/visual system. The complete campus has been made Wi-Fi
enabled. All stakeholders including students, faculties, and non-teaching staff are now using the Wi-Fi
facility from anywhere in the campus. The College has campus wide LAN infrastructures (Switching
Devices) to improve the availability, stability, speed and overall performance of the LAN and internet
facilities. The college has a 50 MBPS internet connectivity and for security and safety of the campus wide
LAN setup the gateway lab is equipped with high end Router, firewall, etc.

Teaching is further enhanced by the use of the media centre which helps in the enhancement of learning
resources including pre-recorded lectures. Use of online resources for the teaching/learning process allows
personalized learning at one’s own place and pace without constraints of time and space. Online teaching
skills of the faculty members have been enhanced through Faculty Development Programmes and
workshops with hands-on training.

The Learning Management System using connectutor portals has been in operation since 2018. Due to the
recent situation caused by Covid 19 pandemic, teaching-learning process has increasingly been through
online/virtual platforms, such as Zoom, Google Meet and Google Classroom, facilitating
anytime/anywhere learning.

Faculty members post class notes, presentations, e-content modules and online subject links which can be
downloaded by the students through DIGIMAT - The Flipped Classroom, Google classrooms as well as
connectutor. Components of the Continuous Internal Assessment such as assignments, quizzes, case
studies, etc., are evaluated online.

Lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops, webinars, etc., are conducted online

Faculty members continuously update their knowledge to improve the teaching learning process, through
online courses on MOOC platforms like Coursera and Edx, NPTEL and Swayam.

About 50 faculty members have participated in the training programmes on E-content development
organized by our college. About 180 faculty members have been trained to use online teaching platforms
in particular Google class room and our own LMS connectutor, so as to enable the staff to effectively
utilize these platforms to deliver the courses efficiently.

Around 500 e-content modules have been created by faculty members so far and are made available on the
connectutor, Google classroom and Zoom platforms have been used for the conduct of the project viva-
voce examinations.

In terms of infrastructure, the College has continually expanded its infrastructure facilities both physical
and digital, to excel at stakeholder’s expectation and provide a conducive and vibrant environment for
holistic development and progress.

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2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed
academic year )

Response: 21:1

[Link] Number of mentors

Response: 190

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2.3.4 Preparation and adherence of Academic Calendar and Teaching plans by the institution

Response:

The College takes utmost care in planning and organizing the academic activities of the college. Towards
the closure of every academic year, the calendar for the forthcoming academic year is planned and drafted
in consultation with all the Head of the Departments and other key stakeholders. Then the academic
calendar after finalization is uploaded on the college website and the same in a printed format is distributed
among the faculty members and the students. The prescribed number of working days as envisaged by
UGC and State Government are followed scrupulously. All the faculty members draft their teaching plans
based on the said working days as mentioned in the calendar. The faculty members adhere to the teaching
plan drafted on the various courses to be handled. Every course is expected to have a detailed plan on the
schedule of assignments, class tests, and other academic components. The Head of each department
ensures that the lesson plan of the course is strictly followed.

Many departments make use of the academic calendar and the respective teaching plan, call for
assignments, discussion forums, tests, and other activities pertaining to the academic activities. Annual
plans for every department and for the college are developed at the beginning of the academic year. The
annual planning focuses on the holistic development of all students in various areas which include
physical, intellectual, psychological, spiritual, social, and cultural development. The department calendar
including the association activities is prepared accordingly. The annual plan of the department consists of

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 the academic schedule including the special programmes like invited talks, seminars and conferences
organized by the department. The Department calendar is methodically planned well ahead of time and
carried out systematically. Towards the end of every semester, the HoD of every department in
consultation with the faculty members finalizes the workload of the department. After the workload is
approved by the Principal, the timetable of the department is drafted and circulated among the staff
members. In case of any request by the staff members, the changes are accommodated in the timetable to
the maximum possible extent. The department workload and the timetable in its final version are submitted
to the Vice Principal who coordinates and finalizes the timetable of the college.

Thus, all the academic activities of the college are planned well in advance and published in the college
calendar and website. The common events are finalized by the Principal in consultation with the HoDs,
utmost care is taken to ensure and follow the schedule mentioned in the academic calendar in true spirit.

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2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

Response: 98.82

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2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / [Link]. / D.N.B Superspeciality /
[Link]. / [Link]. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)

Response: 38.08

[Link] Number of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/[Link]./D.N.B Superspeciality/[Link]./D’Lit. year

wise during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

84 76 69 62 59

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2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)

Response: 12.21

[Link] Total experience of full-time teachers

Response: 2295.00

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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 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

Response: 26.4

[Link] 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

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

19 25 30 30 28

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appeared in the examinations during the last five years

Response: 0.56

[Link] Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year wise during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1 4 33 29 34

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2.5.3 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

Response:

The examination system under autonomy carries out fair, transparent, accountable and equitable
assessments.

Examination Procedures

Examination system has two components: Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester
Examination.
The College Academic Calendar contains all details about the examination and evaluation
procedure.
Faculty and students are provided with the guidelines for evaluation and assessment patterns.
Revised rules and regulations are placed in the Academic Council Meeting and implemented after
its approval.
Assessment is based on CIA and Semester Examination with weightage of 25% for CIA and 75%
for semester examination.
All theory question papers for semester examinations will be set by the external examiners.

Evaluation Process

Single valuation for UG and double valuation for PG/M. Phil are done under the supervision of the
Head of the Department.
After the semester examinations, the results will be scrutinized by the Passing Board Committee.
Revaluation is permitted for the U.G. programme.
Students will be given a mark sheet for every semester examination.

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 At the end of the course, a consolidated mark sheet of the final results based on the weightage
credit point system will be given to each student.

Supplementary Examination

Students with arrear/absence in odd semesters (November) are eligible to appear for Semester
Examination only during the ensuing odd semester and the same is followed for the even semester.
Instant supplementary examinations will be held in June every year so as to enable the students to
continue their higher studies without any break.

Transparency & Accountability

The college ensures transparency in the evaluation process.

Declaration of results through the website, notice board and sending SMS to parents by
Automation.
Photocopies of answer sheets are made available on request after declaration of results for
clarifications.
Provision of retotalling and revaluation are available after the declaration of results.

Examination IT Incorporation

Online submission of Examination Applications

Exam time table through college Web-site.
Hall tickets generation with the photograph along with regular and arrear courses/papers list.
Examination Results dissemination is done through Online/ emails/SMS.

Continuous Internal Assessment System

CIA for 25 marks and Semester Examination for 75 marks.

The components of CIA include a variety of assessment criteria covering Test/ Practicum for
Laboratory Courses, Assignments, Quizzes/ Seminars/ Classroom Participation and Case Study/
Oral Tests/ Extempore Speech/ Debates/ Mini Projects.
Outcome-based continuous internal evaluation is being adopted with many components of
performance such as classroom participation, role plays, simulations, exhibition of group dynamics,
etc.

Positive Impacts

Skill assessment along with knowledge assessment.

Outcome-based assessment patterns are followed.
Exam days reduced; result declaration quickened.
Greater transparency is practiced with the principle of natural justice to examinees ensured.
Marks/Grades reflect the aptitude of the learners reflected through the learning outcomes exhibited.
Professional competencies of the students are improved.

The automation makes the Office of the COE publish the result as quick as possible

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2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and
displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students.

Response:

All the programmes of the college are clearly augmented with the

Programme Outcomes - which is developed on the basis of the core and prime objectives of the
institution to mould the graduates.

Programme Specific Outcomes – are rooted to describe the skills that the graduates will possess after
undergoing each programme

Course Outcomes – The objectives of each course in all the Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Research

Programmes are duly drafted and presented in the detailed curriculum structure.

The Board of Studies (BoS) of each department meets in consultation with all the Stakeholders (Teaching
Faculty, Subject Experts, Industrial Experts, Alumni, Parents and Student Representatives) and carefully
formulates the programme specific objectives and course objectives adhering to the norms of an
autonomous institution. The BoS takes utmost care to finalize the programme specific outcomes of each
programme of the department which clearly spells out the outcomes of the programmes. The BoS also
looks into the course objectives of each course and verifies if the course outcomes are met at the end of the
program. The Academic Council (AC) of the College is constituted with the Principal as the Chairperson,
one teaching staff as its Member Secretary, the University Nominees, and Subject Experts, all the HoDs,
Teacher representatives and Industrial Representatives members. The Academic Council exercises its
powers carefully to scrutinize and finalize the Programme Objectives, Programme Specific Objectives and
Course Objectives of all the programmes in the college.

Mechanism of Communication

The POs and PSOs are displayed in the college website for reference of all the stakeholders.
The formulated POs, PSOs and COs are communicated to the students by the course teacher in the
classrooms during theory and practical sessions.

The COs are also displayed in the website as well as communicated to the students through prescribed
books which are distributed to the students at the time of joining the programme.

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2.6.2 Attainment of programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.

Response:

The Program Outcomes of the college consist of elements for shaping graduates who are intellectually
proficient, socially responsible, professionally ethical and communicatively expressive.

The following points are taken into account while measuring the learning outcomes:

The Learning outcomes are measurable and stated using action verbs (Bloom’s taxonomy). They
are expressed as complete declarative sentences that clearly describe the knowledge, skills, and
competencies that the students are expected to acquire as a result of completing their programme of
study.
The resources (faculty, library, labs, technology etc) and pedagogy to be adopted for effective
course delivery and student learning are determined in consonance with the learning outcomes to be
achieved.
The outcomes are assessed and measured to identify the extent to which goals are accomplished.
The gaps identified after the analysis are addressed through a proper action plan.
The outcomes assessment plan also specifies the performance targets/criteria (measurable
objectives) that are used by the domain to determine the extent to which the programme learning
outcomes are being achieved.
The assessment of student learning outcomes is done by using direct and indirect measurement
tools.

CO’s Assessment process

CO attainment level is set for the program and courses based on the continuous internal assessment and
semester end examinations. Attainment of a CO in a course is set as 25% from Continuous Internal
Assessment (Inclusive of assignments) and 75% Semester Examinations

The CO attainment is measured using the following rules:

High --- students score 60% of marks and above

Medium --- students score 50% of marks and above but below 60%
Low --- students score less than 50% of marks

Program Outcomes and Program Specific Outcomes Assessment Process

PO and PSO Assessment Tools: Assessment tools are categorized into direct and indirect methods
to assess the program outcomes.
Direct methods represent the students’ knowledge and skills from their performance in the

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 continuous assessment tests, semester examinations, and classroom assignments etc.

Assignment / Quiz / Class Test

The assignment, quiz, and class test are the qualitative performance assessment tools designed to
assess students' knowledge and their analytical capabilities.

Group Discussion/ Brainstorming

This is used to assess a student's ability to communicate with others.

CIA and SE

CIA and Semester Examination are the methods for assessing whether all the POs are attained or
not. Examination is more focused on attainment of course outcomes and program outcomes.

Laboratory practical

This is mainly to assess student’s practical knowledge with their designing capabilities.
Indirect methods include surveys from the stakeholders to reflect on student’s learning.

Course Evaluation

At the end of every semester, students give feedback for the course taught to them. In this feedback
survey students tell how effective the course was in order to achieve [Link] we have started
working with PO, PSO and CO’s this year, the attainment of CO’s is being carried out. Gradually
the attainment of PSO and PO within 2 Yrs(PG Programme) and within 3 Yrs(UG Programme) will
be achieved.

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2.6.3 Pass Percentage of students(Data for the latest completed academic year)

Response: 80.74

[Link] Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.

Response: 1052

[Link] Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the
Institution.

Response: 1303

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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process

Response: 3.79

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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities

3.1.1 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

Response:

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTANCY POLICIES OF NEHRU MEMORIAL

COLLEGE

Vision

Excellence in Science, Arts and Humanities.

Mission

To achieve quality excellence in generation, transmission and development of new knowledge in Science,
Arts and Humanities through quality Teaching, Research, Training, Consultancy and Outreach
programmes.

Objectives

Create and promote research culture among the faculty and research Scholars.
Facilitate the faculty to undertake research and with financial assistance from the College
management such as seed money, incentives etc.
Establish Research Centers for various disciplines/programmes
Develop and implement an official code of ethics to check malpractices/ and plagiarism in research.
Ensure publications in quality journals, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Develop mechanisms to undertake consultancy activities and extension services.
Encourage the faculty to undertake research in collaboration with other research organizations and
industry.
Organize workshops, training programmes, sensitization programmes, Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR) to promote the research culture in campus.
Organize workshops on motivating the staff to know the avenues in the industries as a consultant.
Establish the Industry – Institution linkages.
Facilitate to utilize the expertise and knowledge of faculty in the form of consultancy services.

Composition of Research Development and Consultancy Cell (RDC)

RDC Cell shall be constituted to achieve and monitor the above-said objectives. The composition of such
cell shall be as follows:

Principal – Chairperson
Dean of Research – Member Secretary
Dean of Academic Affairs - Member
IQAC Coordinator - Member

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 Associate Dean of Research – Member
Three Research Advisers –Members
One Research / Industry representative – Member
Two Research Scholars – Members

The members will be nominated by Governing Body.

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3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year, INR in
Lakhs)

Response: 0

[Link] The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the last five
years (INR in lakhs).

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

0 0 0 0 0

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utilized

3.1.3 Percentage of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced

studies/research during the last five years

Response: 1.64

[Link] The number of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced studies /

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2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

5 0 7 2 1

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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects,
endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 240.95

[Link] Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects ,
endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

46.25 132.5 15.4 22.5 24.3

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3.2.2 Percentage of teachers having research projects during the last five years

Response: 1.64

[Link] Number of teachers having research projects during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1 3 3 3 5

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3.2.3 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides

Response: 21.28

[Link] Number of teachers recognized as research guides

Response: 40

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3.2.4 Average percentage of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
government agencies during the last five years

Response: 38.36

[Link] Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
government agencies during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1 3 3 3 5

[Link] Number of departments offering academic programes

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

10 10 8 7 7

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3.3 Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.1 Institution has created an eco system for innovations, creation and transfer of knowledge
supported by dedicated centers for research, entrepreneurship, community orientation, Incubation
etc.

Response:

Nehru Memorial College has effectively capitalized the serene and rural environment along with a large
number of students residing on the campus and it has set up a conducive atmosphere with sufficient
infrastructure to inculcate knowledge acquisition, creativity among the faculty members and students. As a
result the institution has witnessed a lot of productivity in terms of research, extension and knowledge
dissemination. The out come of dedicated effort made by the faculty members and students are listed
below:

Research Outcome:

After first accreditation the institution expanded its research wing in almost all the departments and now
11 departments are recognized as Centres for Research by the university. The quality of research carried
out is evident from the papers published in the reputed journals and grants received by the faculty
members. As a jewel in the crown the College has received a grant 110 Lakhs from DST under FIST for
augmenting research activities.

Lab to Land Technology:

The college has identified the necessity of translating the ideas generated from the lab to the actual place
where the public can use the technology for improving their livelihood.

The Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology established a Vermicompost Production Unit in
the campus. The students and public are trained in the production process and also started creating
awareness among the public.

The bio waste from the hostel kitchens are used to generate 20m3 of gobar gas. Thus generated biogas is
used as fuel for cooking in the women’s hostel.

Over 3000 resident students and staff use water (~50000 litres/day) for different purposes like drinking,
washing and bathing. The used water or wastewater from hostels is treated and then utilized to irrigate 40
acres of citrus fruit orchard. This method has created a culture of wastewater utilization to irrigate farms
and increase the income of agriculturalists in the nearby villages.

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 Renewable Energy Sources Generation:

Taking cue from the energy crisis in India and the government recommending renewable energy sources,
the college has planned for a solar park to generate power.

In the remotest corner of Tamil Nadu, Nehru Memorial College at Puthanampatti has installed 310 Kwh
rooftop solar park and produced 1500 w electricity per day. This has created a chain of solar energy
cultivation techniques in the nearby areas.

Earn While you Learn:

The college has effectively practised the lab to land technology and the Post Graduate and Research
Department of Computer Science took cue on Business Process Outsourcing and made the students to
practice it. As a result the students start part time jobs and earn money through it. Having a win-win
situation from both ends, the HOV Services Ltd (an MNC) has established a center for BPO at the campus
itself and provided job opportunities for more than 500 rural people. The decisive step made by the
institution has transformed the rural economy where most of the women in the rural segment have got
employment in this BPO.

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3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property

Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development during the last five years.

Response: 40

[Link] Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual

Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development year-wise during the last five years.

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

14 5 9 8 4

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3.4 Research Publications and Awards

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3.4.1 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

Response: B. 3 of the above

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3.4.2 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

Response: 1.4

[Link] How many [Link] are registered within last 5 years

Response: 56

[Link] Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years

Response: 40

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3.4.3 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years

Response: 1.19

[Link] Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

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3.4.4 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published per teacher during the last

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Response: 0.51

[Link] Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in
national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

16 21 13 24 20

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3.4.5 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average citation index in
Scopus/ Web of Science or PubMed

Response: 5.86

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3.4.6 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science - h-
index of the Institution

Response: 13.5

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3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).

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 Response: 9.32

[Link] Total amount generated from consultancy and corporate training year-wise during the last
five years (INR in lakhs).

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4.0 2.13 1.33 01.14 0.72

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corporate training

3.5.2 Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking
consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).

Response: 13.53

[Link] Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking
consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2.88 3.37 2.97 2.74 1.57

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training teachers and staff for undertaking
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3.6 Extension Activities

3.6.1 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

Response:

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One of the strengths of our Institution is that our faculty members and students are actively involved in
nation building activities by extending their service to the public. A substantial number of departments
carry out their social responsibilities by creating awareness among the public in various domains.

Since physical fitness is of primary importance to the public our college organized following programmes :

International Yoga day has been celebrated since 2015 every year to create awareness among the
people of Puthanampatti and nearby villages. In the year 2011 we invited yoga Guru Baba Ramdev
to our College and created mass awareness among people. The asanas taught by him were found to
be useful to the public and the students to maintain mental peace and health.

Creating confidence among young minds of India as envisaged by our former President
[Link] Kalam the Department of English, the Department of Mathematics and the
Department of Computer Science staff along with some selected students visited many government
and government aided schools in Puthanampatti, Omandur, Thuraiyur, Valaiyur villages and
trained the school children on their respective subjects.

The students of Economics and Commerce sensitized the public of Puthanampatti, Abinimangalam
and Vellakalpatti villages on digital financial literacy, life insurance and social issues such as
environment degradation, deforestation, health and sanitation. In this regard, the college organized
medical camps, eye camps and blood donation camps in which the people of nearby villages were
well benefited. During these camps free health check-ups were done and medicines were given to
them at free of cost, patients were taken to Government HQ Hospital, Tiruchirapalli for further and
continuous treatment in case of TB and Cancer.

The volunteers of YRC, RRC and members of Rotaract club were involved in organizing awareness
programmes such as Swachh Bharath Abniyan, HIV and AIDS awareness and the need of toilets
for every house. They also took initiatives to get funds for constructions of toilets in houses situated
in nearby villages under Individual Household latrine scheme of Government of India. (in liaison
with the Secretaries of village panchayats).

The NCC Cadets of our unit actively involved themselves in Blood donation camps, and organized
Health Check-up camps and Eye-screening Camps in the college. The cadets also involved
themselves in road safety programmes organized at District HQ by the Police
Department/Collectorate in which awareness on traffic rules and road safety are created among the
public.

The college has 5 NSS Units with a total number of 500 volunteers of both boys and girls. Every
year the NSS volunteers organize a special residential camp for 7 days in villages nearby and they
adopt a few villages for a period of three years. During the 3 years, students regularly visit these
villages and monitor the socio-economic conditions, health and sanitary issues, etc., and they also
contribute directly and indirectly for the development/betterment of the village people. These
residential camps also provide the students a rare chance to move closely with the village people
and understand their lifestyle.

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3.6.2 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

Response: 95

[Link] Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/
Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years.

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

6 27 33 27 2

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3.6.3 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)

Response: 113

[Link] Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with industry,
community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-
wise during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

11 35 27 13 27

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3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during
the last five years

Response: 48.14

[Link] Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above year-wise
during the last five years.

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4727 1405 1294 0532 1551

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3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/
internship/ on –the-job training/ project work

Response: 2.2

[Link] Total number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student
exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/ project work

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2 2 4 2 1

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3.7.2 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)

Response: 26

[Link] Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other
Institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

8 8 7 1 2

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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz.,
classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc.

Response:

At present there are seven blocks which include the Main Block, Muthiah Block, Swami Vivekananda
Block, Er Sujatha Block, Dr Radhakrishanan Block, Chellammal Block and Hotel Management and
Catering Science Block. In these seven blocks there are ninety ventilated and comfortable class rooms with
adequate furniture and other facilities for reading and learning. Among these class rooms, 40 rooms are
provided with ICT facilities for effective learning. There are 10 laboratories with state-of-the-art
equipment/instruments for physical science programmes and 4 computer laboratories with 600 computers
and LED Projectors. In addition to this, there are well equipped DST/DBT/Fist Sponsored Laboratories for
Research and Development.

The students are divided into batches. Time table is prepared in such a way to accommodate all the
students in batches to utilize the laboratories.

There are two fully air conditioned Seminar Halls with a seating capacity of 300 and 200 respectively
equipped with LCD Projectors, Smartboards, whiteboards with internet connectivity and a state-of-the-art
sound system to supplement the Teaching Learning process.

There is a huge Multipurpose Hall (Auditorium) with a seating capacity of 2000 students for conducting
cultural programmes and other students related functions such as College day Celebrations, Students’
Union Council, Literary Association Activities etc.

A Language Lab has been functioning to develop the communicative skill of the students with a thrust on
enriching the LSRW skills in English by Redington through Corporate Social Responsibility. There are
eleven systems with 8 headphones and Time Schedules are drawn to accommodate all the students in
different batches.

A skill development centre in association with Redington, equipped with LCD projector, white board,
audio system and business class furniture has been established functioning to develop the language and
employability traits of the students.

The College library is well established with good ventilation and automation and internet facilities for
reading and referencing. A total of 50,906 books including text books and reference books are available.

A Digital Library has been functioning with 30 systems and a reprographic facility is also available. Digital
repository and D-space are available. A fully featured scalable library management System, “KOHA has
been functioning since 2014”. The library subscribes to 74 number of journals and magazines of good
repute to promote teaching, learning and research.

In Chellammal Block, a separate air conditioned wing for Controller of Examinations (CoE) has been
established with a well furnished hall for central valuation.

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In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, an exclusive Research Block (a three storied
building) is built and it has 26 rooms for research supervisors and scholars for discussion and it has got a
centralised instrumentation lab with 24 hours service support.

A canteen with modern facilities is also functioning in the ground floor of the newly constructed Research
Block.

The Campus has been provided with 20 wi-fi hubs and 50 MBPS speed internet service for the benefit of
the students and the staff.

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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games (indoor, outdoor) and
sports. (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.)

Response:

The Department of Physical Education of the college aims to develop the students physically, mentally,
intellectually, and emotionally well. The institution has adequate infrastructural facilities for sports with
sufficient funds in order to fulfill the physical development and wellbeing of the students.

College has an outdoor stadium with a gallery seating capacity of 1500 students. We have a 400 mts
Athletic track, football and a cricket ground (140x 100 m) in the stadium. College has gymnasiums
(separately for ladies and gents) furnished with necessary gadgets for regular practice by students and staff.
We have a musical band troop for performing musical activities during the college functions.

College has a multipurpose auditorium which includes Badminton indoor courts 2 Numbers (13.4x 6.1 m),
Tennis court (23.77x 8.23 m) space for Table tennis (3 Boards), Chess, space for Yoga practice (Yoga
Hall), and a store for sports equipment.

College has a number of playgrounds on campus.

S. No Name of the Number Dimension

ground/court
1. Volleyball 4 18x9 m
2. Ball badminton 3 24x12 m
3. Badminton ( Outdoor) 1 13.4x 6.1 m
4. Kabaddi 4 13x10 m
5. Kho kho 2 29 x 16 m
6. Tennis ( outdoor) 1 23.77 x 8.23 m
7. Handball 1 40 x 20 m
8. Cricket 1 Outdoor stadium
9. Football 1 Outdoor stadium

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Coaching Facilities for sports persons:

The College provides a platform for the students to expose their talents in various cultural events such as
music, dance etc. A staff Coordinator is appointed to co-ordinate the cultural events every year. Inter
Collegiate Cultural events and interdepartmental competitions are conducted to bring out the students’
talents. Special attention /focus is given for the students to perform our folklore arts (Nattupura Kalaigal)
such as Karakattam, Poikkal Kuthirai, Mayilattam, etc.,. Pongal Day is celebrated in a grand manner every
year with a view to glorifying the Tamil Tradition and culture.

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4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class,
LMS, etc. (Data for the latest completed academic year)

Response: 45.45

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Response: 45

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4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 11.84

[Link] Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during last five
years (INR in lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

60.05 36.27 41.84 47.97 45.81

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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Response:

Our College Library is well equipped with a sufficient number of Textbooks, Reference Books, Novels,
Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals, and E-Resources required for the staff and students of
various Arts and Science programmes. The Library extends a collective support for teaching, learning,
research and extension activities of the college.

A Software called “KOHA” was installed in our college library in 2014. This software is used for:

Data entry - Books, Membership of Staff and Students

Transactions - Issue, Return and Renewal of Books

- Collection of fine Gate entry

- Generation of various reports

A Digital Library has also been established with 30 systems. This Digital Library is equipped with D-
SPACE Software, which is very useful to upload and upgrade the various e-resources in terms of Books,
Journals and Database.

An OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is provided for the benefit of the staff and the students. This
is a personalized web-page which enables the staff and the student to view the details of all the books,
journals etc., It also helps the user to check the current status of the resources like reference, circulation,
due date and enable him/her to reserve a book which he/she would like to receive from the library. There
are two systems exclusively provided for the users to access OPAC. Our library also subscribes to UGC –
N List - INFLIBNET and the resources are shared among the faculty, the research scholars and the PG
students.

The reading room and reference section are well furnished and provided with a conducive environment for
reading. A gate register is maintained for students and staff. They are required to note the time of entry and
exit with their signature in the register.

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Membership 4. e-books 5. Databases 6. Remote access to e-resources

Response: A. Any 4 or more of the above

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4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-
journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 0

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year wise during last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

0 0 0 0 0

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4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for
online access) during the last completed academic year

Response: 0.12

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4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Institution has an IT policy covering wi-fi, cyber security, etc., and allocated budget for updating
its IT facilities

Response:

Knowing pretty well that Information Technology is the backbone of any institution,it has established a
very exhaustive IT infrastructure catering to the needs of the stakeholders. For this purpose a definitive IT
policy was framed.

Our College is the pioneer in computer education. [Link]. Computer Science was introduced in 1983 with
two apple computers. Today the college has a total number of 650 personal computers which include dual
core, i3 and i5 systems.

Four computer labs, and dedicated browsing centers in college as well as in hostels are available for the use
of students. The Computer-Student Ratio of the college is 2: 3 especially for the Computer related courses.

The College has nine research departments and all the departments are provided with a sufficient number
of new systems installed with high end computing software for research. In addition to this, separate
research labs such as the Center of CEAT, is providing a holistic platform for development in the field of
computing. There is a growing need for the internet in knowledge dissemination, information sharing and
networking among the students, faculty (research scholars) and administration. Hence, the campus has
been provided with wi-fi connectivity/facility with a speed of 50MBPS.

Every building in the campus has been provided with wi-fi facility. All the staff, students and research
scholars have 24X 7 access to the internet with due approval of the college administration. .

There are six servers in the college. Among these, one is Linux and the others are Windows 2001 and
2012. An Internet server and a server for databases are also provided with the SHOPS 100 image
FIREWALL for internet security.

The college makes use of open source software which includes operating systems. Such as Ubunta
14, Red-hat, Linux besides proprietary software such as Microsoft base licenses, 70 computers are
available in the browsing centers for students in three Hostels and campus. There is a growing demand for
Interactive Boards and LCD projectors in the field of teaching and learning. Hence, the administration has
provided three Interactive Boards, each one in seminar hall, ICT Hall and Lecture Hall (Room No.5) and
40 classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors for efficient and effective teaching and learning.

The library has been automated with “KOHA Software since 2014” and a Digital Library with 30 systems
has been functioning adjacent to the central library.

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 The CoE wing of the college has been equipped with an automation process since 2013 and has been
updating IT facilities with the support of JKK Software Technologies, Trichy.

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Response: 35 MBPS - 50 MBPS

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4.3.4 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development

[Link] centre
[Link] visual centre
[Link] Capturing System(LCS)
[Link] equipments and softwares for editing

Response: B. 3 of the above

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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic
support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years

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Response: 17.97

[Link] Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities
excluding salary component year wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

90.67 77.56 62.76 64.74 61.58

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4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Response:

The college, with its 53 years of experience has established a systematic approach in maintaining the
campus. The Institution has a sprawling 42.02 acres of land housing Buildings, Sports fields and
Landscape Gardens. A separate Estate Maintenance Office is established with a Manager and a Site
Engineer have been appointed to take care of the maintenance of the infrastructure

In order to maintain the entire computer infrastructure including purchase of systems, UPSes, Printers etc
is vested with the Service and Maintenance Center with a team of technical staff headed by a service
engineer. The team looks after the hardware, software for general and academic purposes and networking
requirements of the entire campus.

Equipment required for the laboratories are discussed in the respective departments and orders are placed
through the Principal. In certain cases where costly equipment is to be purchased, a purchase committee
with experts from other colleges and universities are consulted before the final decision. The maintenance
of equipment (in case of repairs) is done with AMC or other agreements with equipment suppliers and
routine maintenance is carried out by the technical staff in the respective departments.

All the books, journals and magazines in the central library are accessed, stamped and then shelved
according to Dewey decimal classification. Necessary care is taken for book binding to prevent the damage
of books. Gate registers are maintained to monitor the in and out movements of the students, the staff and
other visitors. At the end of every academic year damaged books are segregated and sent for repair and
rebinding.

The entire infrastructure including sports equipment for sports and physical education is monitored by a
team of Physical Director, Assistant Physical Director and other support staff. Existing sports equipment

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are periodically serviced/repaired and necessary new equipment are purchased according to the need.
Cleaning and maintenance of various courts and grounds are done regularly with staff on contract. A
complete set of First – Aid kit is always made available in case of any emergency.

The college has 24 hours HT power supply along with 200 KVA backup generators. Further in 2014,
300KW solar power plant has been installed and the entire campus is marching towards “Zero Energy” in
the near future.

To ensure safe and purified drinking water for the students and the staff, a mega Reverse Osmosis plant has
been set up on the campus with a capacity to produce 2000 litres per hour.

An effective waste management system has been followed on the campus to dispose/recycle the solid and
the liquid waste. A huge plant to recycle 3 lakh litres of waste water is functioning and the recycled water
is being used for agriculture. A vermin-compost shed is operated to produce 4 tonnes of vermin-compost
per month from the natural/organic waste collected from the entire campus. Adequate dustbin facilities are
available in the entire campus indicating very clearly to segregate biodegradable and non-degradable
waste. Necessary provision has been made for harvesting the rain water and conserving the groundwater.

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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Support

5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the
Government during last five years

Response: 53.83

[Link] Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government
year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1836 1944 1994 2271 2551

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Government during the last five years

5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the
institution and non-government agencies during the last five years

Response: 5

[Link] Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution /
non- government agencies year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

238 234 124 216 176

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5.1.3 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

Response: A. All of the above

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5.1.4 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive
examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years.

Response: 22.79

[Link] Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1428 3194 105 0 0

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5.1.5 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

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Response: A. All of the above

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5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

Response: 24.39

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2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

111 285 267 225 201

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5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch).

Response: 26.15

[Link] Number of outgoing student progressing to higher education.

Response: 278

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 during the last five years (eg: IIT-JAM/CLAT/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/
Civil Services/State government examinations, etc.)

Response: 0.48

[Link] Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations, etc.)) year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2 5 3 2 1

[Link] Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET / SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT,GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations) year-wise during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

800 860 656 236 398

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5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 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.

Response: 57

[Link] Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural
activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event should be
counted as one) year - wise during the last five years.

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

13 27 8 3 6

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5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic &
administrative bodies/committees of the institution

Response:

Our college has an active and functional student council. This council is constituted at the beginning of
every academic year. It has been functioning on the noble principles of Democracy. Each student is trained
to know the importance and values of democracy along with its functioning and this exposure enables the
students to become the leaders of our nation.

Student’s representatives are elected class-wise and the elected representatives elect the Students’ Council
Chairman, Secretary and other office bearers. Apart from this student’s council, literary association and
department associations are also functioning with the office bearers elected by the students concerned.

Students council is actively involved in organizing various programmes in the college such as Fresher’s
day, Sports day, College day, Cultural festival etc., Staff-in-charge of the associations coordinate the office
bearers and train them in such a way that they would organize and conduct these functions successfully.
Budget for each program is decided in consultation with the Principal and office bearers. Planning and
execution are carried out accordingly. Thus the students are trained to shape their leadership qualities and
managerial skills.

The meeting of the students council is convened 2 to 3 times in a semester to discuss and pass resolutions
on the following:

Student – centric issues come across by the students.

Infrastructure facilities.
Conducting Sports day, College day, Literary association meeting.
Conducting cultural events.
Celebration of festivals like Pongal.

In case of literary association, the secretary and other office bearers arrange meetings periodically in Tamil
and English literature with the eminent scholars from various parts of Tamil Nadu. The student
representatives also play a very vital role by their representation in various forums such as: Board of
Studies, Academic Council, Anti ragging committee, Students’ grievance cell, Placement cell etc., They
are also equally involved in planning NSS activities on the campus and off the campus, Rotaract services,
Youth Red Cross, Red Ribbon Club, NCC and Gender Club.

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5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per
year

Response: 4

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during the last five years.

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2 3 5 5 5

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5.4 Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 The Alumni Association / Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the
development of the institution through financial and other support services.

Response:

50 golden years of service rendered by the Institution paved the way to build a banyan tree of alma mater.
The grand network of alumni comprising people from different walks of life in the society makes the
identity of the Institution more vibrant .

Alumni are the backbone of our college and they play a major role in the growth of their Alma-mater.
Many distinguished alumni are working at higher levels in Multinational companies and government
sectors. Many have become successful entrepreneurs. Alumni are connected to the college in an enormous
way and throughout the year. Alumni are engaged in following ways for the betterment of the Institution:

Establishment of a strong Alumni Network Institutionwise/Departmentwise globally.

Organizing meetings of alumni in the campus or in various other locations where the almamater can
assemble easily and their experiences are shared
Making a platform for the alumni to interact with students directly in the campus or through online

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 and paving way for the students to get the information.
Getting Placement Assistance, Financial Assistance to the students
Helping the department to frame/design the curriculum

Alumni are actively involved in the curricula development by giving their inputs based on practical
experience through the representation in the Board of studies at their respective department. Panel
discussion on topics such as recent development, job opportunities and requirements, state-of-the-art
information help us a lot for updating student’s knowledge. Alumni are playing an active role by
participating in the Academic Council and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and contribute to the
academic endeavour of the college.

Continuous guidance and support have been provided by the alumni to the department students by
delivering Guest lectures, handling sessions on different topics such as technical and HR interview
preparation, Group discussion etc. Group of Alumni are also engaged in the conduct of mock interview
processes for the present batch of students and mentoring them for improvements. Support given by the
alumni in Placements, Job opportunities and internship encourage the present batch of students in a
tremendous way. Career guidance lectures taken by alumni e.g. competitive examination preparation,
guidance regarding the higher studies opportunities in foreign universities like US, Germany, Japan help a
lot to understand the admission process and other formalities about the study.

The Alumni Association of our college is in a growing stage with a vision to involve the alumni for
institution and student interaction in order to provide financial help to the weaker students, Lab
development etc. Every year an alumni meet is planned at college level in December which will provide an
open platform for discussion with faculty, current students and alumni.

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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision
and mission of the Institution

Response:

The Vision

For Knowledge, Justice, and Peace

The Mission

With a view to realizing the vision, the college has taken up the mission

To impart the right kind of knowledge among the rural students with the aid of the computers and
other equipment
To ensure social justice for the rural people through various academic and non-academic activities
viz., Cultural and Literary competitions, NSS,NCC,YRC, Gender clubs etc.,
To stabilize inner peace in the minds of the young learners through meditations, yoga practices in
order to ensure peace among the rural people.

Nature of Governance

The effective leadership is exercised through the delegation of authority by the management, that is,
Educational agency by providing freedom to the Secretary and the Principal and various statutory
committees such as College Committee, Governing Body, Finance Committee, Academic Council etc.

The College Committee comprises the members of the educational agency, one representative of the
University, Principal, two senior teaching staff and office superintendent. The college committee which
administers the day-to-day affairs of the college is formed to function as per the (guidelines) Regulations of
the Tamil Nadu Private College Regulation Act 1976.

Further to achieve effective leadership in the administration, it is very well established that the Principal is
the academic and administrative head of the institution. Principal serves as the Chairman of the Academic
Council. He is an ex-officio member of the college Governing Body, college committee and other
committees. He serves as the linkage among the management, the staff to bring out their best performance.
He holds periodical meetings with the HODs, Controller of Examinations to plan the academic activities
and examinations. Thus he paves way for the healthy and fruitful relationship among the various members
at different levels.

Perspective plan

The college's Prospective plan is prepared with systemic reforms in the area of academics, ICT, research
and consultancy, outreach and campus development. The significant factors are:

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 Introduction of new programmes and courses in time with the current needs.
Implementation of online test for UG programmes and open book exam for PG programmes
Strengthening ICT enabled teaching learning process for both offline and online programs
Encouraging the faculty to publish quality papers in peer reviewed journals
Promoting the College for becoming a College with Potential for Excellence
Inception of Research Block and centres of research
Adoption of villages and conducting outreach programmes

Participation of teachers in the decision making bodies of the Institution

Faculty members have representation in apex administrative and academic bodies.

Nomination of faculty members to the various statutory and non-statutory bodies and committees.
Faculty members are given an opportunity to lead the college in various capacities as Vice
Principal, Deans, Directors and Coordinators.

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and participative management.

Response:

The college practises a decentralized and participative management style in decision making. In particular,
curriculum restructuring, framing and revising syllabi, admission procedure, budget allocation to
departments and purchase of equipment and consumables, computers and all accessories, selection of
teaching and non-teaching staff are few aspects involving decentralized decision making. Let us provide
below a case study to exemplify the participative management that we practise in the college.

Case Study: Curriculum Designing and Implementation

Curriculum designing and implementation at the UG and PG programmes were carried out by
involving all the stakeholders of higher education.

Feedback is sought from students, alumni, course teachers, parents, employers, and industry experts
with respect to employability, entrepreneurship and skill development.

Further workshop/seminar on Designing of curriculum with thrust on Outcome Based Education

(OBE) methodology and world class curriculum were conducted in a phased manner through which
staff were sensitized towards OBE, its significance, relevance and applicability in the current
scenario. Further, at the end of the workshop, staff were trained on framing a model curriculum on
their respective discipline.

The teachers analyse the feedback received from the stakeholders regarding curriculum and
examine the inputs on the basis of their professional expertise in the pre-board of studies meetings.

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 On the basis of feedback as well as other curriculum framework at the national and global standard
the new curriculum framework is developed for UG and PG programmes.

The curriculum and the syllabi developed in the pre-board of studies were finalized at the board of
studies consisting of renowned academicians, University Nominees, Industrial experts, and alumni
members.

The curriculum and syllabi suggested by the board of studies are presented in the Academic
Council and relevant suggestions given by the council are incorporated.

The final draft of curriculum and syllabi are placed before the Governing Body for its approval
after which the syllabus comes into effect.

The Programme Outcome (PO), Programme Specific outcome, Course outcome are disseminated to
the students in various forums including orientation programmes.

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6.2.1 The institutional Strategic / Perspective plan is effectively deployed

Response:

The College has a separate research block which houses both faculty rooms for holding offices for research
support. The four storey building of Research Block consists of 29 air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled rooms.
Each of these rooms is equipped with a table and chair for research advisor and students, desktop, internet
facility and cupboard for storing material and so on. Here, students have personal interaction with the
research supervisor on academic and research matters. These rooms have also emerged as the bedrock for
the generation of bright ideas for innovation, and research. The research block also provides faculty with a
peaceful and comfortable place for their academic pursuits.

The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, under the scheme " Fund for
Improvement of S & T Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions" (DST-FIST) sanctioned an
amount of Rs.1.1 Crore to our College in 2018 at Level 0'. The scheme is intended to augment the
Teaching and Research facilities through acquisition of Equipment, Software, Books, Networking,
Computational facilities and maintenance of equipment.

The College set up a Central Instrumentation facility in a floor to accommodate high end research
instruments purchased under DST-FIST and other schemes. The facility now houses sophisticated
equipment which includes Solid UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, ATR - FT-IR Spectrophotometer, Gas
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS). These facilities are available to students, research scholars

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and faculty of our college and other Colleges and Universities to ignite a scientific curiosity in the minds of
future scientists.

An e-learning and networking facility has been set up in the block to enable online education and
knowledge transfer. The development of infrastructure strengthened the research capabilities and has
resulted in an increase in the number of publications and paper presentations. There were 170 publications
in Scopus indexed, Web of Science, UGC Care listed and Peer reviewed journals by the faculty and
research scholars from various departments. About 40 papers were presented at the International/National
conferences. Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars are to be conducted to expand the knowledge on
recent scientific topics. For this purpose the college established an exclusive seminar hall in the block so as
to conduct seminars, Doctoral committee meeting, viva-voce examinations for research scholars etc.,

The infrastructure of our college reflects its commitment towards research. The infrastructure in the
research building is user friendly. Keeping in mind the mobility needs of the scholars, ramps and elevators
have been installed to facilitate the movement of people within the research building. The College also has
made washrooms for staff and students in the building itself.

The Infrastructure created by the college will be a long-standing resource for our students and staff and the
larger community in the years to come. The facilities embodied in the research block have enriched the
experience of students, research scholars and faculty in our college and other colleges, networking among
researchers and equipped them for professional developments in their field.

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6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.

Response:

Nehru Memorial College has a set of well defined Organizational Structure and Governance that focuses
on the vision and mission of the College. To ensure efficient management of autonomy status and general
administration, the following committees are constituted as per the Autonomous Guidelines issued by
UGC/ MHRD and Tamil Nadu Private College Regulation Act 1976:

Committee established as per Tamil Nadu Private College Act, 1976

Educational Agency
College Committee

Committee’s established as per UGC Autonomous Regulations

Governing Body
Academic Council

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 Board of Studies
Finance Committee
IQAC

Committee established for effective administration of the college

Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee

Examination Reforms Committee
Admission Committee
Library Committee
Student Welfare Committee
Anti Ragging Committee
Sexual Harassment Committee
College Calendar and Magazine Committee
Research & Development Cell

Educational Agency

The apex body of the College is the Educational Agency which functions on the following objectives.

To set policies and strategic plans

To monitor the implementation of plans
To provide required support to facilitate Principal and Staff during the course of implementation of
plans
To evaluate and analyse the outcome of the plans and to take necessary remedial measures.

Statutory Committees

Statutory Committees function as per the Autonomous Guidelines issued by UGC/MHRD and TNPCR Act
1976. The other non-statutory bodies function to ensure the practice of democratic principles and spirit of
teamwork. These Committees meet regularly as and when it becomes necessary in consultation with the
Principal. The minutes are recorded and the same is made known to the stakeholders concerned. Formation
and function of these committees enhance the efficacious functioning of the College.

Policy of Recruitment:

Our College being a non-minority Aided College strictly adheres to the procedures, rules and regulations
prescribed by the UGC/MHRD for the recruitment of teaching staff. The Selection committee is
constituted as per the rules and the same is duly approved by Bharathidasan University. The selection
committee selects the candidates purely on merit and ability. Further, the roaster system (the rules of
reservation) is strictly followed as per the rules and regulations of Tamil Nadu Government for both
teaching and non-teaching staff.

Promotion Policy:

Promotion to teaching staff is followed totally in tune with the policy of the UGC/MHRD. Whereas for the
promotion of the non-teaching staff, the promotion policy of the State Government for its employees is
followed and the promotion is given to staff members as and when it becomes due for them.

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 Grievance Redressal Mechanism:

Any complaint received from the students in respect of harassment, ragging etc., is sent to the Students’
Grievance Redressal Committee for further enquiry and redressal. In certain cases, depending on the
situation, Adhoc Committees are formed to enquire and redress the complaints. The committee consists of
the Principal, a senior most faculty as convener and two more staff members. (One among them shall be a
woman faculty member). Whenever the committee is enquiring the students, the matter is conveyed to their
parents in advance.

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6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

[Link]
[Link] and Accounts
[Link] Admission and Support
[Link]

Response: B. 3 of the above

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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues
for career development/ progression

Response:

Generally the growth of any institution depends upon the overall development of an individual. As such the
management of our college strongly believes that the development of an individual alone would lead to the
sustainable growth of the institution. Therefore, various welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching
staff are provided in order to ensure career development:

Teaching staff:

Every year the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is organized before the commencement of

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 the academic year.

Staff members are encouraged to attend Orientation programs, Refresher courses and Short-term
courses being conducted by HRDCs of various universities across India.

Leave on other Official Duty (OD) is granted to staff members to attend National/International state
level workshops, seminars, conferences etc.,

Financial assistance is also provided for the teaching staff attending seminars, conferences,
workshops, etc.,

Financial support is provided to staff members for publishing research articles in the peer reviewed
journals. They are honoured in the Teachers’ Day being celebrated on September 5th every year.

Seed money is provided for the staff members to prepare and send research proposals for various
funding agencies.

Non-teaching staff

Non-teaching staff are deputed to attend the special training programmes conducted by
RJDCE/Collectorate /Treasuries etc.,

They are motivated to take up higher studies.

They are encouraged to take up department level examinations.

Orientation programmes for non-teaching staff are organized to enrich their knowledge in office
administration.

They are trained in ICT enabled administration for speedy and efficient work.

Promotion from non-teaching position to teaching position is also provided for the deserving
candidates.

Lab assistants are given training in safety and security measures to be taken in laboratories.

Common to Teaching and Non-teaching staff

Lab assistants are given training in safety and security measures to be followed in laboratories.

Special programmes of yoga and meditation are provided for improving their mental health and
peace.

Free medical check-ups and medical camps were organised for the Staff members.

Health Insurance cards are issued to all the staff members under the aegis of the Insurance scheme

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 of Government of Tamil Nadu.

All the staff members are provided with group Insurance.

Gymnasium facilities are provided separately for men and women staff members.

Festival advance is provided by the management for the staff employed in self financed stream.

Hostel accommodation at free of cost is provided to the staff who want to stay in the campus.

Indoor stadium is open for the staff to play badminton, table tennis, etc.

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6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /
workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.

Response: 0

[Link] Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and
towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during the last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

0 0 0 0 0

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6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years.

Response: 3.8

[Link] Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years

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 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4 7 3 3 2

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6.3.4 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 ).

Response: 230.79

[Link] Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes, viz., Orientation
Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programmes year wise
during last five years

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

259 838 562 111 358

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6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly

Response:

The college conducts internal and external financial audits regularly. The internal audit is carried out by a
statutory auditor appointed by the Governing Body. Whereas the external audit is carried out by the office
of the Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tiruchirappalli region and office of the Principal
Accountant General, Chennai.

Audit by the O/o RJDCE and O/o AG is carried out for the accounts maintained by the College office

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which includes:

Maintenance of Receipts of Payments

Cash Book
Ledger Books
Cheque issue Register
Daily Fees Collection (DFC)
Voucher and Bills
Scholarships received from State/ Central Government for BC, MBC, SC-ST Students and others)
Salary Grant received from the State Government
Grants received from UGC/ other funding agencies
Autonomous grant received from UGC

The Finance Committee is entrusted with the task of management and inspection of various accounts of the
college. The Principal who is the Chairman of the Finance Committee convened meetings periodically and
accounts relating to previous years were carefully scrutinized prior to the preparation of the budget for the
current academic year.

The college also conducts stock verification (Internal Inventory Audit) at the end of every academic year
with the help of HODs and Senior most teachers. The audit team visits every department to physically
verify the equipment, computers, consumables and other resources. The team also inspects the accession
registers, bills and invoices, purchase orders and other records maintained by each department.

In respect of the funds received from the UGC under various grants and other funding agencies for various
schemes and projects, the utilization certificate along with audited statements of accounts are promptly sent
to funding agencies concerned.

The auditor appointed by the Governing Body audits the accounts of both Aided and Self-financed
streams. The income and Expenditure Statement of the accounts along with the Balance sheet is prepared
by the auditor and Income Tax returns are filed every year.

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6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 1.25

[Link] Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year-wise
during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

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 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1.25 0 0 0 0

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6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

Response:

Our College being an Aided College, the salary for the teaching and non-teaching staff employed in the
Aided section is received from the State Government under Salary Grant. For the teaching and non-
teaching staff working in a self-financed stream, the salary is paid by the college from the tuition fees
collected from the students. Fees collected are deposited in nationalized banks and proper books of account
are maintained which are subjected to internal and external audit. The fees collected from the students are
utilized as per the norms fixed by the Government and affiliating university.

Autonomous grants are provided by UGC for equipping library, laboratories, faculty development,
extension activities, conduct of seminars/ workshops etc.,. Therefore, the Finance Committee of the
College prepares a proposal/Budget for every academic year well in advance in consultation with each
department and sends it to the UGC. Thus the funds received from the UGC under autonomous grant are
spent as per the budget submitted and the guidelines of UGC for autonomous Colleges. Then at the end of
every academic year, Utilization Certificate (UC) for the grants received is submitted to the UGC. Funds
for organizing workshops/Seminars/Conferences are received from the participants, sponsors,
management, UGC, DST and DBT. The funds received are spent under the specific head and Utilization
Certificates (UC) are submitted.

Further, the management contributes a substantial amount of money every year for developing
infrastructure, scholarships for sports persons, cash awards to staff and enhancing ICT enabled teaching
and learning. The management also provides seed money to Research Advisors to prepare and send
research proposals to various funding agencies like UGC/DBT/DST etc., for receiving grants.

Scholarships are granted by the Government for the students belonging to OBC, SC and ST categories.
Earlier the fund was received from the welfare department and cheques were issued to students. In the
recent past years, the system has been modified, and the scholarship amounts are directly credited to the
students’ individual Saving Bank Account. Scholarships are also granted by corporates, College
Management, Alumni and some NGOS for the poor and meritorious students. Proper records and books of
accounts are maintained for the receipt and disbursement of funds. Generally all payment and receipts are
made only by cheque and DD.

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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 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)

Response:

In Nehru Memorial College, quality enhancement is a continuous process. The college IQAC works out
intervention and pre-emptive strategies to improve quality. The primary objective of the cell is to develop
systems for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve academics, research and administrative
performance. The IQAC follows a calendar of events.

The IQAC audits all academic, administrative and research activities regularly. The cell prepares necessary
guidelines (as per the NAAC/UGC norms) to ensure and enhance quality sustenance and improvement.
Two such examples that were implemented successfully as a result of the intervention of IQAC are
presented.

1. Feedback mechanisms

The stakeholders of higher education being many with varied expectations such as employers, parents, and
students and so on, the traditional methods will not be suitable. Further, the demands of the ever-changing
fast pace world are quite challenging. Therefore, higher education providers need to constantly collect
feedback regarding the outcomes and changes needed.

Student stakeholders contribute to the sustained development of an institution. The IQAC promotes student
feedback through a continuous digitized feedback collection system. Stakeholders submit their feedback in
varied aspects: Student feedback of teacher Student feedback of programme, Teacher feedback, Alumni
Feedback, Parents feedback. Alumni submit their feedback in the alumni meet. Parents’ feedback form is
also received in the parents’ meet. This digitalization mechanism aids in maintaining anonymity and in
obtaining a thorough feedback from all the stakeholders especially the students. Periodically the feedback
from all these sources is collected, scrutinized and necessary actions are taken.

Impact

Industry based curriculum for various programs

Enhanced Alumni interaction, Parent interaction with teachers, administration
Facilities enhancement for students such as automated examination systems e-books, updating of
website, etc.

2. Research and Development

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The other key area where college IQAC made remarkable changes is Research and Development, keeping
in view of the thrust on research in the college. The regular audits of the cell across the departments
pertaining to research identified disparities among the departments.

Another initiative taken is the formation of research groups by all departments to encourage focused and
specialised research in thrust/emerging areas. Further the college introduced incentives to research articles
published in journals benchmarked by SCI, Scopus & Web of sciences, IEEE, ASME-Elsevier, Springer.

With the intent of encouraging exposure to emerging areas of research and paper presentation, the college
promotes participation of faculty in international conferences & national conferences/seminars, short term
workshops and training programmes.

The IQAC audits these activities to help promote professionalism and greater focus and work mindedness.
Specialized research in the field of interest by both faculty members and students is likely to yield better
results.

Impact

DST-FIST was awarded to the entire college.

DBT Star college scheme was applied
Three Major Research projects from DST alone were received during 2017-2018.
Considerable number of publication in reputed journals and presentation of papers increased
Facilities enhancement for students such as automated examination systems e-books, updation of
website etc.

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6.5.2 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 )

Response:

Two examples of institutional reviews and implementation of teaching learning reforms facilitated by the
IQAC are discussed below:

1. TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

Based on the percentage of marks obtained by students the result was analyzed to judge their performance
in attaining each course outcome. All deviations were closely studied by the IQAC which came up with an
action plan to close short falls and improve the efficiency of the teaching-learning process. As part of the

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follow up the IQAC has made two recommendations to strengthen the teaching, learning process. Keeping
in view of the scientifically proven importance of graphics and visuals in communication, the IQAC
recommended greater use of ICT tools in course delivery. As a result there is a 70% improvement in
performance in memory based tests and 30% saving in required learning time. The time thus gained is
utilized in intensive study and practice of conceptual topics. This was a huge departure from and advantage
over the conventional textbook cum chalk-and-talk method. Further, the IQAC suggested that the
discussion and case study methods should be preferred to the stand-alone mode. This interactive
communication helps teachers actively identify the shortcomings and also initiate on-the-spot remedial
action.

2. ANNUAL ACADEMIC AUDIT

To monitor the functioning of the institution on various parameters given by NAAC, IQAC introduced the
Annual Academic Audit. The objective of the Audit is to assess the functioning of the departments and
enhance the quality standards with respect to curriculum, teaching learning, research and student support.
External Academic Audits are conducted to evaluate the performance of the departments. The External
Audit Team comprises academicians from other institutions. The Team visit the Departments and assess
the performance on the following parameters:

Curriculum Design & Development – quality of curriculum, new courses introduced, credit courses
offered and feedback process used.

Teaching, Learning & Evaluation – Innovative Teaching Methods, Remedial Classes, Faculty
profile, evaluation methods and pass percentage

Research, Consultancy & Extension – Minor Research Projects, paper presentation. Publication,
consultation and community development programs

Student Support & Progression – Festivals/Seminars, career counseling & guidance, guest lectures
and student participation in inter collegiate events

Innovative Best Practices of the Department, SWOC of the department

The departments make a presentation of their departmental data to the team and the audit team verifies all
the supporting documents. The External Audit team conducts an exit meet where their general feedback is
shared with the respective Head of the department. Further a report of each department was prepared and
the same has been sent to the department concerned for enhancing and sustenance of quality aspects. The
report and action taken by the department concerned were presented in the IQAC meeting. Suggestions are
also put forth to strengthen the quality standards in the functioning of the department.

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6.5.3 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:

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 [Link] meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed
and used for improvements
[Link] quality initiatives with other institution(s)
[Link] in NIRF
[Link] other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO
Certification)

Response: All of the above

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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five
years.

Response:

Women’s welfare

Nehru Memorial College is basically a coeducation college but it remains the most preferred institution for
girls desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, [Link] and Ph.D programmes. Girls are more in
number than boys in almost all programmes.

Gender Club:

Our College has formed a Gender club. Periodically, it organized various meetings for the welfare of
women such as medical camps, awareness about women's health hygiene, legal rights and personal
counselling for Women students.

Women faculty:

Appointed more women faculty in the college almost in proportion to the total number of girls.

Women administrators:

Appointed women in administrative positions such as Deans, HoDs, Deputy Controller of Examination and
Physical Directress.

Gender studies in curriculum:

College offers a course on “Gender studies” as part IV during the third semester of all UG programmes to
create gender sensitivity among the students.

Anti-sexual Harassment Cell

As per the guidelines of the UGC and the Supreme Court an Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee has been
established by the college to provide a healthy atmosphere to the women students and the women staff of
the college.

Safety and security:

The college is very keen on safety and security of the girl students and women staff members. The
following practices are followed:

CCTV cameras are installed in prominent places of our college. Footage of the recordings is periodically
seen, and appropriate action is taken, if any suspicious activity is observed by the principal.

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Counseling

Counseling is carried out at three levels:

Student Induction Programme (SIP):Department of English conducts Student Induction

Programme to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment, inculcate in
them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other students and faculty
members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self exploration.
At the department level: Our faculty members help the students in academics, co curricular and
extracurricular activities and making career choices.
Personal counseling: We follow the Mentor-Mentee system in all programme. In this system, our
professors counsel the students face to face in dealing with personal matters like mental stress,
depression and general dislike in studies.

Physical Facilities for women students and women staff members

a) Counseling room

A separate counseling room is available for face to face personal counseling.

b) Common room

The college has provided a separate room for day scholar girl students and sick room for all girl students,
and women staff. The room is attached with a washroom.

c) Day Care Centre

Day care centre is provided with the assistance of a caretaker for taking care of the children of the staff
members. The centre equipped with toys, books and pictures, blocks, drawing materials, number blocks,
riding toys, balls etc.,

d) Health Centre

Health centre is available at our college with basic medical facilities for the benefit of girl students from
hostels and day scholars. A women nurse is appointed for the same.

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7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation

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measures

[Link] energy
[Link] plant
[Link] to the Grid
[Link]-based energy conservation
[Link] of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment

Response: A. 4 or All of the above

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7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)

Solid waste management

Liquid waste management
Biomedical waste management
E-waste management
Waste recycling system
Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

Response:

Solar Energy

Solar power panel is established in order to supply enough electricity.

Totally 1400 Solar panels are installed with the capacity of 300 KV on the college and hostel roof. Daily
power production is about 1500 units. It is more than the daily power consumption. The entire campus is
marching towards “Zero Energy” in future.

Biogas plant

Biogas plants are installed and produce fuel gas for utilizing it in the kitchen in the hostel. The kitchen
waste and toilet wastes are used for the production of biogas.

Sensor-based energy conservation

Sensor-based LED lights are installed at veranda, steps, toilet entrance etc.

Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment

Most of the existing bulbs, tube lights are replaced with power saving LED lights in both the college and

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hostels. No tungsten bulbs are used in the college campus.

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7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:

[Link] water harvesting

[Link] /Open well recharge
[Link] of tanks and bunds
[Link] water recycling
[Link] of water bodies and distribution system in the campus

Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above

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7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include:

[Link] entry of automobiles

[Link] of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles
[Link] Friendly pathways
[Link] on use of Plastic
[Link] with trees and plants

Response: B. 3 of the above

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7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution and any
awards received for such green campus initiatives:

[Link] audit
[Link] audit
[Link] audit
[Link] and green campus recognitions / awards
[Link] the campus environmental promotion activities

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Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above

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7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment

[Link] environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.

[Link]-friendly washrooms
[Link] including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
[Link] technology and facilities for persons with disabilities ( Divyangjan) accessible
website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment
[Link] for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of
reading material, screen reading

Response: B. 3 of the above

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7.1.8 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).

Response:

Institution provides an inclusive environment for everyone with tolerance and harmony towards cultural,
regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities. Right from the enrollment there is no
bias as the enrollment is purely transparent. Moreover, college provides equal opportunities to the students
in various activities conducted throughout the session irrespective of their caste, creed, religion and region.
NCC and NSS are included in order to inculcate a sense of unity, discipline and harmony.

Our institution believes in equality of all cultures and traditions as is evident from the fact that students
belonging to different caste, religion and regions are studying in the college without any discrimination.

Different sports and cultural activities organized inside the college promote harmony towards each other.

Commemorative days like, Women’s day, Yoga day along with many regional festivals like Pongal day,
Ayutha pooja. This establishes positive interaction among people of different racial and cultural
backgrounds.

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Colleges organize fresher’s day for the first year students every year. The main aim of this celebration is to
give a warm welcome to the newcomers and to help the fresher to mingle with the seniors. Such
celebration not only builds their confidence but also adds creativity to their levels. It is accompanied with
so many colourful events and programs like traditional, fusion, and western dances, exhilarating singing
performances, and splendid decoration.

There are different grievance redressal cells in the institute like Student grievance redressal cell, Anti-
raging cell, Anti-sexual harassment cell which deal with grievances without considering anyone’s
communal or cultural background.

Institute has a code of ethics for students and a separate code of ethics for teachers and other employees
which have to be followed by each one of them irrespective of their cultural, regional, linguistic,
communal socioeconomic and other diversities.

Yoga day, youth day, teachers’ day are celebrated to promote national integration and communal harmony
among people of all religion and languages

In the hostel, students are accommodated without any discrimination of communal and socioeconomic
background.

Students are safe and secure at the institute, not because of locks, and security guards, but because they
know the institution has physical, emotional and spiritual safety.

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7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (within 500 words).

Response:

Our college organizes Independence Day celebrations and Republic Day every year on 15th August and
26th January, respectively. Students and faculty members participate in this function with our Principal’s
address on working towards a better India. He takes the salute from the March Past done by our NCC
students.

A foundation course on value education is offered in our college during the first semester as part IV of all
UG programme to make the student work with the right attitude and standards to face the outside world.

Our Tamil department published a book on “Valvial Kalvi” (Value education) for our first year students
which emphasizes the values, rights and responsibilities of citizens.

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College offers a course on “Gender studies” as part IV during the Third semester of all UG programmes to
create gender sensitivity among the students.

On Voters Day the students are given awareness on their duties and rights as a loyal citizen.

Our teaching and non-teaching staff are involved in Election duty in Panchayat election, assembly and
parliament elections.

The Department of Computer Science conducted a training programme on computer literacy to the school
teachers and pupils of various school students.

The department of Computer Science conducted a training programme on “Computer usage” for local
ward members and panchayath officials.

The Department of English conducted a programme on “English for communication” to the school
students of various schools.

All department staff periodically conducted various competitions such as quiz, oratorical and essay writing
for XII students of various schools around Thuraiyur Taluk.

Our faculty members every year make awareness to the school students about the importance and
opportunities of higher education.

Every year NMC remembers great Indian personalities as follows:

It observes two minutes of silence on 27th of July every year to remember Former President Dr.A. P. J.
Abdul Kalam.

NMC celebrates Teacher’s Day, birth anniversaries of Indian stalwarts such as eminent mathematician
Srinivasa Ramanujan, Iron man Sardar Vallabai patel, Swami Vivekanandha and so on.

Every year National Science Day is celebrated in our college on 28 February to commemorate the
discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman.

The awareness programmes on Consumer Rights and Human rights and women rights are organized
regularly.

Three NSS units for girls and two units for boys students are available to provide service to society without
bias. NSS volunteers work to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their standard of
living and lead a life of dignity.

One NCC wing for boys and another one for girls are functioning to aim at developing character,
comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service among the
young citizens. NCC cadets are encouraged to join our Indian army. Many of our alumni serve in the
Indian army at different levels.

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7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and
other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.

[Link] Code of Conduct is displayed on the website

[Link] is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct
[Link] organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators
and other staff
[Link] awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized

Response: A. All of the above

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7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and
festivals (within 500 words).

Response:

Nehru Memorial College celebrates National and Religious festivals with great fervor and zeal to promote
communal, religious and cultural harmony, effective socialization and national integration. These festivals
are celebrated irrespective of caste or creed forging the bond of humanity among students.

Festivals such as Pongal, Durga pooja are celebrated to augment feelings of communal unity and harmony.
Pongal, the traditional harvest festival of Tamilnadu is celebrated in a grand manner.

Independence Day is celebrated to realize the meaning of freedom and to bring back memories of freedom
struggle. Students and faculty members participate in this celebration with our Principal’s address on
working towards a better India. He takes the salute from the March Past done by our NCC students.

Every year the college remembers great Indian personalities as follows:

It observes two minutes of silence on 27th of July every year to remember Former President Dr.A. P. J.
Abdul Kalam.

NMC celebrates Teacher’s Day to honor the birthday of [Link], Teacher cum Former president
of India, in which all the teachers are honored for their dedicated service on 5th September every year.

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 Srinivasa Ramanujan's birth anniversary on December 22 is celebrated as National Mathematics Day every
year.

National Science Day is celebrated in our college on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the
Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman.

Yoga day is celebrated on 21st June from 2015 to promote mental and physical health.

Youth day is celebrated on the birth day of Swami Vivekanantha.

Sardar Vallabai Patel’s birth anniversary is observed as National Unity Day. Our students and staff
participated in oath taking.

File Description Document

Geotagged photographs of some of the events View Document

Annual report of the celebrations and View Document

commemorative events for the last five years

7.2 Best Practices

7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format
provided in the Manual.

Response:

Best Practice 1

1. ACADEMIC AUDIT

The continuous progress of the College is monitored through an annual external academic audit
conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

Objectives of the practice:

To encourage the faculty to aim constantly at quality sustenance activities.

To help the teachers, in all departments to use innovative methods in their classroom teaching and
learning process.
To encourage faculty to improve their professional expertise.
To develop research culture at the grass root level.
To review the functioning of departments, associations and facilities.
To identify the strengths and limitations of the department.

The Context:

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 Annual Academic Audit is introduced by the college to reinforce the healthy practices of the college with
suitable mechanisms to identify and reform whether the goals and objectives of the college are being
implemented successfully. The notion of conducting academic audit is to assess the academic performance
of staff in particular and departments as whole. Specifically, the audit is conducted on the basis of criterion
wise as suggested by the NAAC. Issues identified were curricular designing and development, teacher
quality and profile, performances of students, innovative methods in teaching and learning process,
academic progress of the department, professional development of staff, research and extension activities
conducted by the department, students support activities, best practice of the department and so on. In view
of this exercise, the strength and limitations of the department can be identified and suitable measures are
suggested. This practice develops a healthy competition among the members of faculty of each department
and also among the departments.

It is to be ensured that students graduating from the college are groomed to master any set of skills or
knowledge. They are trained to maintain a high standard with their counterparts in urban areas.

The Practice:

Academic audit committee is being constituted with external expert, Principal and coordinator of
IQAC.
Once the committee is constituted, the date and time of the academic audit will be informed to the
respective departments well in advance.
A department evaluative report in duplicate has to be kept ready based on the format evolved for
audit - one being the self-study report of the department and the other being the individual teacher
profile.
The departments are expected to be prepared with the following documents and display them before
the Academic Audit Committee.

a. Curricular aspects

b. Teaching, learning and evaluation methodology adopted in the department

c. Research and extension details

d. Student support activities

e. Best practice of the department

First Head of department or coordinator of Micro Quality Assurance Cell(MQAC) presents the
activities of the department. Then the members of academic audit interact with each member of
faculty with regard to programmes and courses; various concepts of the courses taught and also go
through all their records and credentials.
At the end, the committee evaluates the whole departments’ academic performance. A report is
prepared with the significant contribution of the members of faculty. Hard copies of the reports
duly signed are being sent to the IQAC. After due verification IQAC sends the report to the
Principal. The reports of the audit team will be finally sent to the Heads of the Departments
concerned for their perusal and further course of action.

Evidence of Success:

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After conducting the academic audit regularly, it has been found that a significant improvement of the
individual faculty with regard to attending seminars, publishing papers, undertaking consultancy,
organizing seminars / workshops, maintaining records etc. Further the performance of departments is
remarkably accomplished. Student support activities, student progressions and placement activities are
considerably increased.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

In view of continuous internal assessment of students, teaching schedule, research and extension activities
and examinations related duties make the teacher unable to collate the data and write the self-study report.
Clerical assistance was not available. The teachers have to adopt/familiarize new technology/gadgets to get
their work done easily.

Resource required

Human Resources - collect information to process and collate.

Financial assistance - for stationary and other miscellaneous items for preparing reports.
Technological resource - Use of computers and other modes of data processing.
Material Resources - Paper and stationery items for preparation of audit.

Notes: The IQAC develops standards for the various administrative and academic functions of the college.
It also orients and trains staff members existing and new entrants on various issues and changes in higher
education. The IQAC sheds responsibilities and works in a team at all levels of the hierarchical structure.
In particular IQAC has introduced quality circles in department level by forming Micro Quality Assurance
Cell (MQAC).

Best Practice - 2

2. Mentoring The First Generation Rural Students To Enhance Their Learning Capability

(Coming under the focal Theme: Encouraging Good Communication Between Teachers and Learners)

Objectives of the Practice:

Mentoring is one of the key aspects of student support in higher education. It is an essential feature to
render equitable service to all the students having heterogeneous background. Faculty members are
expected to advise undergraduates and [Link]-mentorship has the following objectives:

[Link] enhance teacher-student contact hours

[Link] enhance students’ academic performance and attendance
[Link] minimize student drop-out rates
[Link] identify and understand the plight of slow learners and encourage advanced learners
[Link] render equitable service to students

Need addressed and the context:

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The college is situated in a rural surrounding with students hailing from downtrodden families. Most of the
students are first generation students. The IQAC of our college had taken the initiative of implementing
the mentoring of students. Students are categorized based on the streams of studies and also according to
their core subjects. They are divided into groups of 10-15 depending on the number of students. Each
group is assigned a teacher-mentor who would perform the mentoring duties. A Mentoring Format with
Guidelines is prepared by the IQAC to ensure uniformity. The system is created to augment the student-
centric teaching and development.

The Practice:

The College has introduced the Mentoring system and it follows the guidelines given below:

[Link] maintain and update the Mentoring Format which contains space for entering particulars
and performance of students (class tests, monthly attendance records, etc.)
[Link] collecting all necessary information, Mentors are expected to offer guidance and counseling
as and when required.
[Link] is the practice of Mentors to meet students individually or in groups.
[Link] isolated cases parents are called for counseling/special meetings with the Principal on the
suggestion of the Mentor.
[Link] a student is identified as having weakness in particular subject, it is the duty of the Mentor to
apprise the concerned subject teacher.

Obstacles faced if any and strategies adopted to overcome them:

Time factor as a Major constraint for Mentors

Initially it was very difficult to have an exclusive time slot for mentoring. But we allocated the zero hour
(8.30 a.m. t 9.30 a.m.) and post class hour (3.30 p.m. t 4.30 p.m.) for carrying out the mentoring practice
effectively. Subsequently the plan worked out well.

Evidence of Success:

Though Student-Counselling system has been in practice since 2013-14, the Mentoring system has been
implemented from2017-18. Significant improvement in the teacher-student relationship is evident through
the records maintained by the college.

The system has been useful in identifying slow learners and advanced learners. On the basis of the
Mentor’s report, the department has organised remedial classes in the identified topics/subjects for slow
learners. The Remedial Classes have been institutionalized after the implementation of the Mentoring
System. Need-Based remedial classes have proved to be beneficial to the students in particular and the
entire college in general. The institutional practice of Mentoring System has considerably enhanced the
campus environment and brought about:

[Link] contact hours between Mentors and Mentees.

[Link] in students’ attendance records
[Link] student drop-out rates
[Link] of slow learners for conducting Remedial Classes
[Link] learners identified and encouraged with additional assignments and changes &incentive

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 prizes

Resources required:

A separate link in the college web site may be designed for helping the students (Mentees) to get connected
with their Mentors.

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Best practices in the Institutional web site View Document

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
within 1000 words

Response:

Empowering the rural and underprivileged students Community through broad based education

Nehru Memorial College is located in a rural area and the students population mainly hails from the
socially disadvantaged and economically weaker sections of the society, who can get entitled to dignified
survival only through higher education and employment. Hence, it has become essential to nurture and
sharpen the talents of every student and to offer them a broad-based education with deep knowledge in the
chosen discipline and broad general education in other areas. Our is a one stop destination for all the
educational needs, career options and life solutions of the students. It is a life changing destination for
students. Our college is a trendsetter and game changer of higher education in this region. For instance we
have started offering [Link]. computer science in the year 1983, M. Sc., Applied Physics 1983, UGC
Innovative programme – M. Sc., Embedded systems in 2013 and [Link]., Data science in 2018. Education is
redefined in the college, based on current global trends in tertiary education. The college uplifts the student
community by offering a global, holistic, broad-based education, which includes Integrated Learner-
Centric interdisciplinary education through Knowledge Empowerment and Integrated Skill Development
Programmes. The knowledge empowerment in broad-based education involves blending the curriculum
into a whole learning experience, by integrating with Education of deep knowledge in the discipline of
study and broad knowledge in general education. The teachers sharpen the mathematical intelligence and
linguistic fluency of each student. The teachers identify the uniqueness of each student and help them to
excel in that domain.

Knowledge empowerment

Utilizing the academic freedom of Autonomy, the College develops curricula to suit the needs of the
students with relevance to local/regional National/Global requirements. Taking students beyond
academics, it involves them in various interactive skill-development strategies to develop their higher
order:

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 Writing assignments on issues related to the subject and at the sometime having contemporary
relevance accelerates students’ creative thinking and conceptualizing skills

Taking Seminars with PPT develop their Synthesizing and Presentation ability

Students’ interacting with experts during Seminars/Workshops/Conferences promotes their

analytical and application knowledge

Industrial visits, study tours, field visits enable students to gather insights on Industrial Practices
and latest technologies that promotes students’ questioning and reporting skills.

Enhancing Communication skills

Since the majority of the rural students are first generation learners, lack of competence in communication
skills in English is their major challenge. Nehru Memorial College makes efforts to develop their
communication skills in English.

Several clubs and mentoring programmes are organised to develop communicative skills in various
levels.

MoU with CSR@ Redington, Chennai has enabled students receive professional training on Soft
skills.

Group discussions and brainstorming sessions conducted on controversial topics encourage the
process of free thinking, boosts up students’ self-confidence and promotes their communication
skills Videos, Documentaries and Films are screened and students are asked to offer critical
reviews.

Students’ building-up and justifying their individual perspectives enhance their communication
skills

College offers opportunities to the aspiring students to develop communication skills in Hindi also.
Hindi is offered under Part-I and a separate course ‘Practical Hindi’ is offered to Hotel
Management and Catering Science Students.

A separate club is formed to train the students in Public speaking in Tamil.

Technological understanding and synthesizing capabilities

The Institution maintains a well-equipped, updated, State-of-the-art infrastructure with the following
facilities:

Each science departments has its own separate laboratories for undergraduate, postgraduate and
research programme in order to utilize the facilities effectively

Wi-Fi enabled campus, Internet/Intranet facilities, 50 Mbps Optic fibre connectivity 300

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 Computers, Printers, Scanners connected through LAN, Smart classrooms, White Interactive board
with Touch screen LCD Projectors Video conferencing facility

Internships and on-Job-training in companies/hotels/industries integrate theoretical courses with

hands-on- experience by which students get insights on required technical skills.

300 KV solar power generations, Generators apart from HT electric lines are available in the
campus to meet our power requirement in 24X7.

Promoting Leadership qualities

Group activities of the college–seminars, workshops, conferences- Inter collegiate events are
organized by student Committees. It enables them to imbibe planning & organizing skills, intra-
interpersonal relationships, team spirit, time/stress/finance management.

Student representatives are incorporated into various committees as Campus discipline, Grievance
redressal, Hostel Management/Mess and students Welfare Committees. It equips students with
observation, monitoring, people handling, evaluation and decision-making skills.

Under NSS as well as NCC, students attend several camps in different places. These camps
experience provides them ample opportunities to confront grass root realities of life and develop
leadership qualities of social responsibility and community solidarity.

Entrepreneurial Skills

To equip and motivate students for starting new enterprises and undertake entrepreneurship, many Industry-
related courses are introduced in the curriculum itself. Beyond academics, our department of commerce
department organizes seminars on Entrepreneurship and through interaction with successful entrepreneurs
students learn nuances of entrepreneurship. Our departments have offered students practical training
programmes in, Soap Oil, Washing Powder & Phenol Vermicompost preparation and Organic Farming,
Bee Keeping, Culturing techniques for Mushrooms, Chocolate Making, Fast Food preparation
Manufacturing Cottage products Short-term Entrepreneurship programmes on Costume Designing, Paper
Quilling, Aari Work, Basket Making, Stitching Purses and Handbags are offered to girl students.

Employability Skills

Placement Cell invites experts from the concerned fields and conducts pre-placement training programmes
to prepare the outgoing students to gain prosperous placements. The major areas of output in the training
programmes include general knowledge, current affairs, communication skill, soft skills, Resume
preparation, participation in group discussion and interview skills. The cell arranges Interface Programmes
with prominent Alumni to familiarize the students with the Industrial demands

Library keeps ‘Career Corner’ that stocks volumes of competitive exams preparation books and
magazines for Students’ use and displays on the ‘Career Notice Board’ career related news about
upcoming competitive examinations with dates.

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Effectively trained, in this alone the students of Nehru Memorial College have secured an excellent record
of 1361 placement orders in Educational, Industrial and Banking sectors. Thus, various Skill Development
strategies transform Rural Students Community of our College from mere degree holders into a competent,
skilled responsible citizen of this nation.

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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
Nehru Memorial College has effectively capitalized the serene and rural environment along with a large
number of students residing on the campus and it has set up a conducive atmosphere with sufficient
infrastructure to inculcate knowledge acquisition, creativity among the faculty members and students. As a
result the institution has witnessed a lot of productivity in terms of research, extension and knowledge
dissemination. The out come of dedicated effort made by the faculty members and students are listed below:

An exclusive Research Block is constructed with allotting individual rooms for Research Advisors and
Central Instrumentation Room in the same block to carry out research under one roof.

The Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology established a Vermicompost Production Unit
in the campus.

The used water or wastewater from hostels is treated and then utilized to irrigate 40 acres of citrus fruit
orchard. This method has created a culture of wastewater utilization to irrigate farms and increase the
income of agriculturalists in the nearby villages.

The college has installed 300 Kwh rooftop solar park and produced 1500 w electricity per day. This has
created a chain of solar energy cultivation techniques in the nearby areas.

The HOV Services Ltd (an MNC) has established a center for BPO at the campus itself and provided
job opportunities for more than 500 rural people. The decisive step made by the institution has
transformed the rural economy where most of the women in the rural segment have got employment in
this BPO.

Concluding Remarks :
Nehru Memorial College is an autonomous co-educational institution established in 1967 to impart higher
education to the rural students who are mainly first generation learners. The college provides quality education
with affordable cost for the rural, downtrodden communities and the marginalised tribals for more than five
decades. Currently, the college offers 15 Under Graduate Programmes, 14 Postgraduate Programmes, 11
[Link]. Programmes and 11 Ph.D. Programmes. The college has a committed management and dedicated
faculty who always strive to achieve students’ overall growth by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure along
with a world class curriculum. Introduction of the Outcome Based Education, consistently securing university
ranking by the students and the establishment of Research Block are some examples to narrate the continuous
enhancement of the quality of Education. Spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, ICT enabled
conference halls, and a well-stacked library with 46937 books creates an academic ambience suitable for
imparting quality education. The institution has a well-equipped Indoor Stadium, an Outdoor Stadium and a
Gymnasium for all the staff and students. Various co-curricular forums like NCC, NSS and other service-
rendering committees offer a wide range of support services and organise events by bringing out social
responsibility and making them glorious citizens of India. The college facilitates the economically weaker
students by providing management scholarships and government scholarships. Globally and nationally placed

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Alumni, who are leaders in their respective fields, is a testimony to the institution’s commitment in building
individual excellence and thereby contributing to the overall progress of the nation. The academic journey
during the pandemic period has been efficiently managed with the support of ICT for Teaching, Learning and
Evaluation process.

Efficient leadership, participative and progressive teachers, responsive students, effective examination system
and excellent monitoring mechanism are the mighty pillars of Nehru Memorial College. Therefore, the
institution bestows value based quality education to the demands of the Local / Regional / National and Global
needs with innovative teaching pedagogies for the overall growth of the student.

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[Link] Level Deviations
Metric ID Sub Questions and Answers before and after DVV Verification
1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.

[Link]. Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.
Answer before DVV Verification : 51
Answer after DVV Verification: 51
[Link]. How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered
during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification : 51
Answer after DVV Verification: 40

Remark : Observation acepted Edited as Ph.D. is a research programme, the revision of syllabus is
not applicable.

1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development offered by the institution during the last five years

[Link]. Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development year-wise during the last five years..
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

767 767 695 656 656

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

767 767 695 656 0656

Remark : Observation not acepted >list excluded basic course ,language course and laboratory
course

1.3.2 Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during last
five years.

[Link]. How many new value-added courses are added within the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1 2 1 5 27

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

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 01 2 1 5 27

Remark : Observation not accepted as all courses are offered by Institution

1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above.

[Link]. Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Add-on programs year
wise during last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

180 209 153 379 556

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

180 209 153 379 0556

Remark : Oberservation noted No certificates for add on courses provided

2.1.1 Average Enrolment percentage (Average of last five years)

[Link]. Number of students admitted year-wise during last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
[Link]. Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2567 2570 2295 2169 1865

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2570 2570 2295 2169 1865

2.1.2 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)

[Link]. Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during
last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

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 988 990 895 850 743

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

990 990 895 850 735

Remark : Edited as data provided

2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)

[Link]. Total experience of full-time teachers

Answer before DVV Verification : 2314.08
Answer after DVV Verification: 2295.00

Remark : Observation noted .Experience of Physical education teached is excluded

2.5.1 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

[Link]. 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
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

22 25 27 26 25

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

19 25 30 30 28

3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year, INR in
Lakhs)

[Link]. The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the
last five years (INR in lakhs).
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1.0 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.6

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

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 0 0 0 0 0

Remark : observation acepted and updated

3.2.1 Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects,
endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

[Link]. Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research
projects , endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

8 185.9 15.4 22.5 24.3

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

46.25 132.5 15.4 22.5 24.3

Remark : Observation acepted and edited acordingly

3.4.1 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

Answer before DVV Verification : A. All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : Observation acepted .Bills for plagiarism software is for date 25/06/21;so not conidered

3.4.3 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years

[Link]. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five
years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

68 88 57 51 50

Answer After DVV Verification :

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 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

86 35 33 28 37

Remark : Observation noted Edited as per new data provided

3.5.1 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).

[Link]. Total amount generated from consultancy and corporate training year-wise during
the last five years (INR in lakhs).
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4.0 2.77 1.33 1.14 0.72

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4.0 2.13 1.33 01.14 0.72

Remark : Observation not [Link] consultancy fee is claimed by HEI

3.6.3 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)

[Link]. Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with

industry, community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/
YRC etc., year-wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

17 36 28 13 28

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

11 35 27 13 27

Remark : Observation acepted and Edited as per suggestion

3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during
the last five years

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 [Link]. Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above
year-wise during the last five years.
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4727 1405 1294 532 1551

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4727 1405 1294 0532 1551

Remark : Observation acepted ;but unable to count and verify as no detailed student list provided

4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-
journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

[Link]. Annual expenditure of purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e-

journals year wise during last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

4.00 1.45 2.52 2.65 4.55

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

0 0 0 0 0

Remark : Observation acepted Above expenses is not refleted in expenses statment(Refer 4.5) so
edited to zerp

4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for
online access) during the last completed academic year

[Link]. Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Answer before DVV Verification : 3
Answer after DVV Verification: 5

Remark : New Figure provided by HEI is 5.13 so edted Observation noted and verified

4.3.3 Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution.

Answer before DVV Verification : ?50 MBPS

Answer After DVV Verification: 35 MBPS - 50 MBPS
Remark : Observation noted. Bill dated 1/1/19 shows 50 MBPS conection

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4.3.4 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

Answer before DVV Verification : A. All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : Observation noted . No proof /evidence for mixing /editing software so considered
option B

5.1.4 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive
examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years.

[Link]. Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2266 4720 461 666 433

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1428 3194 105 0 0

Remark : Observsation acepted .Edited by removing Placement activities

5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch).

[Link]. Number of outgoing student progressing to higher education.

Answer before DVV Verification : 277
Answer after DVV Verification: 278

5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per
year

[Link]. Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year
- wise during the last five years.
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

5 5 9 9 5

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 Answer After DVV Verification :
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

2 3 5 5 5

Remark : Observation acepted . Edited as per suggestions

6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

1. Administration
2. Finance and Accounts
3. Student Admission and Support
4. Examination

Answer before DVV Verification : A. All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : Obsevation accepted

6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /
workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.

[Link]. Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend

conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during
the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

70000 43500 32500 27000 152000

Answer After DVV Verification :

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

0 0 0 0 0

Remark : Observation acepted . Expenditure is not reflected in Income &[Link]

6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs)

[Link]. Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year-
wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1.25 5.68 54.07 0 0

Answer After DVV Verification :

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 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16

1.25 0 0 0 0

Remark : Observation acepted . Golden Jubily celebration fund can not be considered

7.1.5 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

Answer before DVV Verification : Any 4 or All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : Observation acepted .Geo tag photo do not suport for fist two points

7.1.7 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

Answer before DVV Verification : A. Any 4 or all of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : Observation acepted . No evidence for point no 2 and 3

[Link] Profile Deviations

ID Extended Questions
1.1 Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
51 51 41 40 40

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
51 51 41 38 38

2.2 Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years

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 Answer before DVV Verification:
2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
1063 939 853 899 810

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
1063 939 853 899 0810

2.4 Number of revaluation applications year-wise during last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
1 10 33 29 34

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
15 14 33 29 34

3.1 Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
1020 1020 898 848 848

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
854 854 749 699 699

3.2 Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
190 190 184 182 181

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
188 188 182 180 179

3.3 Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

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191 190 186 183 182

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
191 190 184 182 181

4.2 Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during
last five years

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
988 990 895 850 743

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
988 990 895 850 0743

4.4 Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose

Answer before DVV Verification : 633
Answer after DVV Verification : 590

4.5 Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

Answer before DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
788.40 600.54 362.72 418.43 479.77

Answer After DVV Verification:

2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16
627.80 430.83 341.45 307.296 342.776

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