The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

2012-13
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution Sam Higginbottom Institute of

Agriculture, Technology & Sciences

1.2 Address Line 1 Sam Higginbottom Institute of

Agriculture Technology & Sciences

Agriculture Institute Rewa Road,

Address Line 2
Naini ,Allahabad

Allahabad
City/Town

Uttar Pradesh
State

Pin Code 211007

[email protected]
Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos. of Registrar +91 532 2684281

Most Rev. (Prof.) Dr. Rajendra B. Lal

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code: +91 532 2684284

Mobile: +91 9415309119

Prof. (Dr.) A. K. A. Lawrence

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile: +91 9936444447

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 [email protected]
IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) 13705

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC/65/RAR/02 dated 25.10.2013
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

www.shiats.edu.in
1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.shiats.edu.in/iqac/aqar2013-14.asp

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA
Accreditation Period
1 1st Cycle B++ - 2005 2010
2 nd
2 Cycle A 3.14 2013 2018
3 3rd Cycle
4 4th Cycle

2010
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

2012-13
1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 2010-12 2013 (DD/MM/YYYY)

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1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed ✓ Private

Affiliated College Yes No ✓

Constituent College Yes ✓ No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No ✓

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes ✓ No

NAAC and NCTE

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education ✓ Men Women

Urban ✓ Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

✓

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts ✓ Science Commerce ✓ Law PEI (Phys Edu) ✓

✓

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Others (Specify) Nil

Nil
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University Nil

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify) Minority

Status by
State Govt.
of U.P.
UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 5

3
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students -

2.4 No. of Management representatives 1

2.5 No. of Alumni 1

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

1
community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists -

2.8 No. of other External Experts -

2.9 Total No. of members 11+2

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held – [01]

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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 10 Faculty

1 2
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No √

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. 3 International National 3 State Institution Level

(ii) Themes  National Workshop on Quality Enhancement in Teacher Education

 National Seminar on Emerging trends in Food safety and food standards in India
 National Workshop on promoting health and fitness through Meditation &
Nutrition

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

Feedback from the Students

Examination evaluation reforms
Promote Sensitivity in Research

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

Plan of Action Outcome

1. Curricular aspects
(a) To undertake revision of Curricula / Syllabi Revision of syllabus has been done for selected
and regulations schools
Credit hour required for UG, PG & Ph.D. programs
updated
(b) To collect feedback from stake holders Feedback from all the stakeholders were taken
manually. Some of feedbacks were taken
telephonically and some in the meetings in informal
way.

2. Teaching, Training and Evaluation

(a) To undertake faculty improvement through The faculty has been sent in national and
conferences / trainings / paper presentations international conferences to present papers, and to
attend conferences and trainings.
(b) To adopt examination evaluation reforms Implemented
(c) To take steps for proper Monitoring and Monitoring and Evaluation is the normal feature in
Evaluation of Teaching and Learning semester system

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 process
(d) To adopt Best practices Best practices in teaching learning and evaluation
were adopted by preparing Academic Calendar,
Teaching schedule, innovative assignments,
Remedial and special classes, Tutorial classes to
address students questions, Mentoring system,
encouraging self-learning, curricular up gradation
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
(a) To promote Sensitivity and Research and MoUs were signed
sign MoUs with research organizations Projects were funded by the university
Awareness among faculty was created for
submission of externally funded projects.
National, International seminar, Symposia, training
and workshop were organized.
Fellowships were awarded to meritorious students.
(b) Submission of Projects to University and New projects have been submitted by various
outside agencies departments.
(c) To encourage publication of Research The faculty have published number of national and
Paper International research papers
(d) To undertake Publication of University Annual report published
reports
(e) To Conduct Goshthies / Seminars / Schools and Departments organizes seminar and
Trainings in villages, organizing melas conferences
Directorate of extension have organized number of
trainings, Goshtees at the villages and Kisan Mela at
University Campus
4. Infrastructure and Learning resources
(a) To plan for Improvement and increase in Facilities have been improved
facilities of classrooms, labs, hostels
(b) To Improve library facilities Additional books and journals have been added
(c) To take steps for Technology up-gradation White board, LCD projectors, computers added
To plan Special Schemes and Laboratories Seed testing laboratories 2011-12, 2014
Referral Lab
Nutri-farm Scheme
Centre of Excellence on Maize
Experimental Learning Units
Seed Processing Plant
Microbial Culture Collection Bank
5. Students support and progression
(a) To Help students during admission / Staff and students have volunteered during admission
counselling counselling
(b) To organize orientation for new students Orientation for new students organized at the
starting of session
(c) To organize students awareness campaign All the University students were made aware
through various means regarding Anti-raging through Anti-raging Cell
(d) To improve students placement Campus interviews were organized
(e) To organize students activities Annual sports meet, departmental society activities
were conducted.

6. Governance, Leadership and

Management
(a) To Adopt Quality improvement strategies University has well-structured system of governance
including Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice
Chancellors, Registrar. Directorates, Faculty and

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 School Dean and Head of Departments.
Number of committees have been formed to Govern
and Implement specific functions.
Convocations have been organized
Curriculum development Input from students and alumni were taken
Examination and evaluation Results were declared timely
Industry interaction and collaboration Some of the schools have sent the students for in
plant training, MoUs signed, Masters student have
joined some of the ICAR institutions to take up their
research work. Bachelor’s Degree students were also
sent for their summer trainings.
(b) To adopt welfare schemes Several welfare schemes adopted
(c) To conduct Audits Audits were conducted at various level

Academic Calendar of 2012-13 as Annexure A1, A2

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes ✓ No

Management Syndicate Any other body

✓

Provide the details of the action taken

The AQAR was placed in the Academic Council meeting 2016 and
approved as per action of Academic Council

AC/39 – 2016 - 34

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 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
2012-13
Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Number of value
Number of Number of Number of
Level of the added / Career
existing programmes added self-financing
Programme Oriented
Programmes during the year programmes
programmes
PhD 50 30 50

PG 116 4 77 116
UG 45 7 37 45
PG Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma 20 20
Certificate 01 01
Others 05 05
Total 237 237

Interdisciplinary 14
Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 235
Trimester -
Annual 02

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni ✓ Parents ✓ Employers Students ✓

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual ✓ Co-operating schools (for PEI)

* Analysis of the feedback has been provided in Annexure BI -B III

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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient
aspects.
4th Deans Committee (ICAR) recommendation implemented and the syllabi of all the agriculture
courses revised.
Changes (revision) in syllabus of B.Sc. forestry course SSC-406- introduction to Forest Soil Science
and Geology (2 credits) has been revised.

Course Structure and Credits of existing courses of Ethelind School of Home Science were revised.
Nomenclature of B. Tech Agricultural Engg., B. Tech Water Resource Engg., B. Tech Food
Technology (Process and Food Engg.) was revised and approved.
B. Tech Dairy Technology programme.
Renaming of Dissertation and thesis offered at Postgraduate and Ph.D. level.

Revision in UG and PG programmes like M.Sc. MT, MBA-M&EM etc.

New coursework introduced for Ph.D. Research in Commerce Accountancy.
New Supporting Courses such as BAM-853, BAM-854, BAM-855, Bam-850, BAM-851 and BAM-
852 for Ph.D. Course work of Faculty of Business Studies were introduced.

Theory and practical syllabi Biotechnology and Bio-Engineering revised .

Nomenclature of M.Sc. Biochemistry (Plant/Animal Biochemistry was changed to M.Sc. Biochemistry)
Nomenclature of course Environmental Science (SES-415) was changed to Environmental Studies
(ENV-417) of Course structure of M.Tech. Bioinformatics course was updated

M.A. in Economics and M.A. in History were revised

Research Methodology syllabus framed for M.A. English
Revision in Syllabus was done for Library Science
Clinical Psychology introduced for the Students to better understand the coding and classification of
Disorders.
Revision was made in the Course Structure and Syllabus of B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology, M.Sc.
Biotechnology, M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Biochemistry, M. Tech & M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Programmes.

Some new courses were introduced; some courses were reshuffled in the Mathematics Department.
Change in course structure was done in Dept. of Biological Science
Course curriculum of M.Sc. Physics was modified.
Modification was made in certain courses such as MAS-814, MAS-715, MAS-815, MAS-511 and
MAS-540 of Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics.
Seminar was introduced in M.Sc. Chemistry.
Revision was made in syllabus of U.G., P.G., M. Phil., and Ph.D. programmes of Dept. of Chemistry.

Revision was made in the syllabus of B. Pharm. Programme.

Addition of new topics were added in the syllabi

Syllabi of Engineering and Technology revised

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Department of Entomology runs under the Allahabad School of Agriculture

3 Experiential Learning Units were started under Centre of Excellence in Ethelind School of
Home Science
.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

322 217 55 42 08

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 158

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

Asst. Associate Professors Others Total

Professors Professors
R V R V R V R V R V

08 - 01 - - - - - 09 -

Guest Visiting Temp. Faculty

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 25 18 98

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended 65 471 27
Seminars/
Presented papers 38 213 18
Workshops
Resource Persons 02 17 01

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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
 Campus wide Wireless Networking, e-learning, digital library, mentoring system, funding of
University financed research projects to faculty, A portal is available on website in which
faculty members may upload notes and assignments teaching materials for students
 Regular revision of course curriculum.
 Remedial classes and peer support system for academically weak students.
 Day to day assessment of practical classes.
 Regular ongoing evaluation through sessional ,Quizzes, innovative projects /assignments and
End term Examination.
 Students Feedback on courses on teachers.
 Students are guided to use resources at departmental and University library .
 Overhead Projector, transparencies as delivery med ium
 Workshop, seminar, Quiz Competition and Lecture by Visiting Faculty
 Smart Boards installed
 Guest Lectures, Class seminars
 Experiential Learning
 Opportunities to teachers to attend orientation and refresher courses in order to improvise
teaching quality.
 Interactive learning through group discussions, quizzes, workshops, and academic seminars
 Teaching Theory with Power Point Presentation, more use of Information Communication
Technology, Team Teaching, Brain Storming Teaching Method, Discussion, Seminar, Group
discussion, Learning by doing, Inclusive education, Internship
 Power point presentation, practical on Apple I-Mac systems, video editing, broadcasting
practical, visiting faculty lectures, etc.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days 195

during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book
Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
Marks distribution including theory and practical for Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Engineering &
Technology, Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences &
Education, Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Faculty of Health Sciences shall be as follows;

Assignments,
First Term Second Term End Term
& Quizzes

20% 20% 20% 40%

There shall be no weightage as per the credit hours allotted to theory and practical. Every student
will be evaluated out of 100 marks and their grades with marks obtained will be send to Controller of
Examinations for preparing their mark sheets.
However, mark distribution including theory and practical for Faculty of Science shall be as follows;
Hourly Test - Hourly Test -
Assignments, Quizzes Hourly Test - I End Term
II III
10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 50%
There shall be no weightage as per the credit hours allotted to theory and practical. Every student will be
evaluated out of 100 marks and their grades with marks obtained will be send to Controller of
Examinations for preparing their mark sheets.
Recommendation of Dean Post Graduate Studies, Various Board of Studies, School
Councils and Faculty Boards on revised credit requirement for UG, PG & Ph.D Programs
and Residential Requirements

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 The Dean, PG Studies, Dean Post Graduate Studies, various Board of Studies, School Councils and Faculty
Boards recommended the minimum credit hours requirement for obtaining degree for all UG, PG & Ph.D
programs, which shall be as follows:-

Academic Programs Minimum credit requirement

All Bachelor Undergraduate – 4 year Programs 200
All Bachelor Undergraduate – 3 year Programs 160
All Masters Programs (except PG programs of Faculty of 75
Humanities, Social Sc. & Education, Faculty of Theology & (Course work - 45 + Research work –
Faculty of Business Studies) 30)
65
All Masters Programs of Faculty of Humanities, Social Sc., &
(Course work - 40 + Research work –
Education and Faculty of Theology
25)
100
All MBA Programs of Faculty of Business Studies (Course work - 90 + Project work –
10)
All Ph.D Programs (except Ph.D programs of Faculty of 90
Humanities, Social Sc. & Education, Faculty of Theology & (Course work - 35 + Research work –
Faculty of Business Studies) 55)
All Ph.D Programs of Faculty of Humanities, Social Sc. &
Education, Faculty of Theology & Faculty of Business Studies

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum All BoS Members All F.B. Members
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 78

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

The University follows CGPA Grading System. The conversion indication is mentioned bel…

Sr. School Level Program Division

No. Distinction I II III Total
1. Allahabad School Of Agriculture U.G. B.Sc. Ag. 52 36 8 3 99
Program
P.G. M.Sc. (Ag.) Agricultural 10 4 14
Program Economics
M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Protection 10 7 17
M.Sc. (Ag) Seed Science & 28 9 2 39
Technology
M.Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy 8 12 20
M.Sc. (Ag.) Crop Physiology 4 6 1 11
M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology 13 6 19
M.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics & Plant 18 15 4 37
Breeding
M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture 6 9 15
(Floriculture & Landscaping )
M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture (Fruit 12 6 18
Production & Post Harvest

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 Technology)
M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture (Vegetable 12 6 1 19
Science)
M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology 24 3 27
M.Sc. Agricultural Extension 12 5 17
M.Sc. Soil Science & Agricultural 13 6 19
Chemistry
2. Allahabad School of Education U.G. Bachelor of Education
Program
Bachelor of Physical Education
P.G. Master of Education
Program
3. Chitamber School of Humanities and Social U.G. Bachelor of Library & Information 4 3 7
Sciences Program Science
Six months Certificate Course in 5 2 7
English Proficiency
P.G. M.A. in Clinical Psychology 1 1
Program
M.A. in Psychology (H.R.M) 2 2

M.A. in Economics

M.A. in Education 4 1 5

M.A. in English 9 4 13

Master of Library & Information 8 2 5 15

Science
P.G. Diploma in Clinical Psychology

4. Christian School of Health Sciences U.G. B.Sc. Health Science (Health 2 1 1 4

Program Management)
Bachelor of Pharmacy

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory 5 2 3 1 11

Techniques
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory 11 5 6 1 23
Technology
P.G. M.Sc. MLT Clinical Biochemistry 4 1 5
Program
M.Sc. MLT Microbiology & 3 1 1 5
Immunology
Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical 8 8
Chemistry)
Master of Public Health 12 9 1 22

5. Ethilind School of Home Science U.G. B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science 16 4 4 24

Program
One Year Part Time Diploma in 2 2
Fashion Technology
P.G. M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles 2 1 3
Program
M.Sc. Family Resource Management 1 1
(FRM)

M.Sc. Food Nutrition & Dietetics 8 6 1 15

M.Sc. Home Science Extension 2 1 3

M.Sc. Human Development 3 1 4

6. Gospel & Plough School of Theology U.G. Bachelor of divinity (Five Years) 4 4
Program

Bachelor of Divinity (Four Years) 7 3 10

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 Bachelor of Divinity (Three Years) 4 4

Bachelor of Divinity (Two Years) 1 1

P.G. Master of Theology in Christian 2 2

Program Ministry
Master of Theology in New 1 1
Testament
7. Jacob School of Biotechnology & Bio- U.G. B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry & 6 7 4 17
Engineering Program Biochemical Technology
B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology 34 16 3 1 54

B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology & 28 9 7 2 46

Microbial Technology
B.Tech. Biotechnology (Bioprocess 28 19 6 53
Technology)
B.Tech. Biotechnology (Industrial 29 18 2 49
Microbiology)
B.Tech. Biotechnology (Molecular 23 22 6 51
& Cellular Engineering)
P.G. Integrated M.Sc. Biochemistry 3 2 5
Program (Five Year Programme)
Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology
(Five Year Programme)
Integrated M.Sc. Microbiology 2 3 5
(Five Year Programme)
M.Phil. in Biochemistry 1 1

M.Sc. Biochemistry (Plant 2 2

Biochemistry/ Animal Biochemistry)
M.Sc. Bioinformatics 1 1

M.Sc. Biotechnology (Plant 28 10 1 39

Biotechnology/ Animal
Biotechnology)
M.Sc. Microbiology 7 2 1 10

M.Tech. Bioinformatics 2 2

M.Tech. Biotechnology (Bioprocess

Technology)
M.Tech. Biotechnology (Genomics 8 8
& Proteomics)
M.Tech. Biotechnology (Industrial 3 1 4
Microbiology)
8. Joseph School of Business Studies U.G. Bachelor of Business Administration 19 22 6 3 50
Program (Hons)
Bachelor of Commerce 32 12 5 1 50

P.G. Master of Business Administration 7 15 11 33

Program
Master of Business Administration 20 26 1 47
(Agribusiness)
Master of Business Administration 6 5 11
(International Business)
Master of Business Administration 7 2 1 10
(Pharmaceutical Management)
Master of Commerce (Financial 2 2
Accountancy)
9. School of Basic Sciences U.G. B.Sc. Life Sc., Chemistry, Forensic 1 2 3
Program Sc.
B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry & Forensic 1 1
Science
B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry & 1 2 2 5
Mathematics
B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry & Zoology 1 1

B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics & 7 6 5 1 19

Computer Science

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 B.Sc. Zoology, Botany & Chemistry 9 7 2 1 19

Diploma in Document Examination

P.G. M. Phil. in Botany 15 2 17

Program
M. Phil. in Chemistry

M.Sc. Botany

M.Sc. Chemistry 6 2 1 9

M.Sc. Forensic Science 8 3 5 1 17

M.Sc. Mathematics 2 2 1 5

M.Sc. Physics 1 1

10. School of Film & Mass Communication U.G. B.Sc. Multimedia, Animation & 1 1 2
Program Graphic Design

BA in Journalism & Mass 13 10 2 25

Communication
P.G. P.G. Diploma in Television 1 1
Program Journalism & Video Production
M.A. in Mass Communication 1 1

11. School of Forestry & Environment U.G. B.Sc. Forestry 18 22 4 44

Program
P.G. M.Sc. Agro-forestry 4 3 3 10
Program
M.Sc. Agrometeorology 1 2 1 4

M.Sc. Environmental Science 3 3 6

M.Sc. Forestry 3 1 4

M.Sc. Wildlife Science 1 1 2

12. Shepherd School of Engineering & Technology U.G. B.Tech. Civil Engineering 13 23 1 37
Program
B.Tech. Computer Science & 15 18 15 2 50
Engineering
B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics 20 26 9 3 58
Engineering
B.Tech. Electrical Engineering

B.Tech. Electronics & 16 20 14 4 54

Communication Engineering
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 21 24 11 56

B.Tech. Production & Industrial

Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Application 11 23 16 7 57

P.G. M.Sc. Computer Science 6 1 7

Program
M.Tech. Civil Engineering 2 1 3
(Construction Engineering &
Management)
M.Tech. Advance Communication 1 1
System Engineering
M.Tech. Civil Engineering 4 2 6
(Structural Engineering)
M.Tech. Civil Engineering 1 1 2
(Surveying)
M.Tech. Civil Engineering 2 2
(Transportation Engineering)

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 M.Tech. Computer Science & 11 10 4 5 30
Engineering
M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics 7 1 1 9
Engineering (Control &
Instrumentation)
M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics
Engineering (Control &
Instrumentation)
M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics
Engineering (Power Electronics)
M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics 20 5 1 26
Engineering (Power System)
M.Tech. Electronics & 14 8 1 1 24
Communication Engineering
(Communication System
Engineering)
M.Tech. Electronics &
Communication Engineering
(Microwave Communication
Engineering)
M.Tech. Electronics & 2 2
Communication Engineering
(Optical Fibre Communication
Engineering)
M.Tech. Electronics &
Communication Engineering (Signal
Processing)
M.Tech. Electronics & 4 4
Communication Engineering
(Wireless Communication
Engineering)
M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 1 1
(CAD/ CAM)
M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 1 1
(Industrial Engineering & Mgt.)
M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 2 2
(Machine Design)
M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 4 1 5
(Production Engineering)
M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 1 1
(Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)

M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering 5 1 1 7

(Thermal Engineering)
M.Tech. Production & Industrial 1 1
Engineering
Master of Computer Application 18 16 15 3 52

13. Sunderesan School of Animal Husbandry & U.G. I.D.D. Dairy Husbandry 4 4 2 3
Dairying Program
I.D.D. Dairy Technology 10 11 10 6

P.G. M.Sc. Animal Husbandry 8 9 17

Program
M.Sc. Animal Nutrition 2 2

M.Sc. Poultry Production 3 3

14. Vaugh School of Agricultural Engineering & U.G. B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 24 34 20 6
Technology Program

B.Tech. Food Technology 30 16 10 2

B.Tech. Water Resource 13 21 7 4

Engineering
P.G. M.Sc. Remote Sensing & 1 1
Program Geographical Information System

M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 13 8 21

(Farm Machinery & Power

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 Engineering)
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 6 5 1 12
(Agricultural Process & Food
Engineering)

M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 4 3 2 9

(Irrigation & Drainage Engineering)
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 2 2
(Renewable Energy)
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering 7 3 1 11
(Soil & Water Conservation
Engineering)
M.Tech. Food Technology (Food 2 5 2 9
Chain Management)
M.Tech. Food Technology (Food 6 5 4 1 16
Engineering)
M.Tech. Food Technology (Food 12 6 2 20
Process Engineering)
M.Tech. Food Technology (Food 4 9 1 14
Quality Management)
M.Tech. Food Technology (Food 4 8 1 13
Safety and Standards)
M.Tech. Remote Sensing & 1 1
Geographical Information System
15. Warner School of Food & Dairy Technology U.G. B.Tech. Dairy Technology 19 12 9 2 42
Program
P.G. M.Sc. Dairy Technology 7 6 4 17
Program
M.Sc. Food Science & Technology 11 6 4 1 22

M.Sc. Food Technology 4 3 7

M.Tech. Dairy Technology

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

The IQAC periodically takes the feedback from the different stakeholders. Discussion are done
with the HoD’s and Deans and in faculty Boards to adopt suitable changes in teaching and learning
processes.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Number of faculty
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes
benefitted
Refresher courses 07
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 02
HRD programmes 04
Orientation programmes 20
Faculty exchange programme 05
Staff training conducted by the university 16
Staff training conducted by other institutions 06
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 81
Others 04

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2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of

Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled
Employees Positions positions filled temporarily
during the Year
Administrative Staff 96 08 108
Technical Staff 105 06 180
Others 17 02 309

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
The IQAA works in collaboration with Directorate of Research to coordinate the process of
sensitization and promoting Research Climate among faculty and students. Research
coordinators at school level has been appointed to activate and plan the research among faculty.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 2 19 21 55
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 302.29 - -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 3 9 12 4
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 6.70 - -

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 298 141 2
Non-Peer Review Journals 7 48 1
e-Journals 8 3 0
Conference proceedings 22 24 0

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Upto 0.147
Range 1.438
Average h-index 13 Nos. in SCOPUS -
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Total
Nature of the Duration Name of the Received
grant
Project Year funding Agency
sanctioned
Continuing
ICAR, SERB, Ministry of
Major projects coordinate 195.06 179.38
Science & Technology, ICMR
projects
Ministry of Science &
Technology, Ministry of Earth
Minor Projects Science, NRSA, Dir. Of Rice 42.93 41.75
Research, Min. of Agril. IIVR,
IIPR
Interdisciplinary
- - - -
Projects
Industry
- - - -
sponsored

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 Projects
sponsored by the
- - - -
University/
College
Students research
projects - - - -
(other than compulsory by
the University)
Any
- - - -
other(Specify)
Total - - - -

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 16 Chapters in Edited Books 20

ii) Without ISBN No. 22

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP 01 CAS DST-FIST 02

-
DPE - DBT Scheme/funds 04

3.9 For colleges Autonomy - CPE - DBT Star Scheme -

INSPIRE 05 CE - Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 4.92

3.11 No. of conferences Level International National State University College

Number - 08 - 01 07
organized by the Institution Sponsoring SHIATS PPV
agencies SHIATS FRA,
& ICAR SHIATS,
JSBS

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 95

3.13 No. of collaborations 46 International 20 National 25 Any other 01
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency 308.99 From Management of University/College -

Total
308.99

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3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number
Applied -
National
Granted -
Applied -
International
Granted -
Applied -
Commercialised
Granted -

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year

Total International National State University Dist College

50 11 23 3 4 0 9

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 29

who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them 57

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 49

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF 5 SRF 3 Project Fellows 1 Any other 9

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 1200 State level 05

National level -- International level
--

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level 43 State level 04

National level International level
01 --
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
-- --
University level State level

National level -- International level --

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3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level 06 State level 01

National level International level
-- --
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum 151 College forum

NCC NSS 17 Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility

 Promotion of newly released high yielding wheat varieties HD-2985, PBW-343 through Front-
line demonstrations.
 Promotion of seed treatment, use of bio-fertilizers and line sowing techniques in different crops.
 Promotion of high yielding disease resistance varieties of tomato, brinjal, cauliflower and chilli.
 Promotion of early varieties of cauliflower.
 Farmer Advisory services through helpline number 18001805309 established in Directorate of
Extension. 1506 farmers availed crop related information through this service which is sponsored
by Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad, UP Govt.

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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly Source of Total

created Fund
Campus area 600 - - -
Class rooms 161 - - -

Laboratories 165 - - -

Seminar Halls 06 - - -

No. of important equipment purchased - 34 - -

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
Value of the equipment purchased - 3,70,36,619 ICAR and 3,70,36,619
during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) SHIATS

Others - - - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

 All administrative processes are computerised.

 Computerized Admission System.
 Library is well equipped with internet facilities.
 E-learning resources are created by using e-journals and e-books.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 41750 - 204 9,31,504 41954 -

Reference Books 41954 - 67 3,02,264 42021 -

e-Books - - - - - -

Journals - - 135 19.57 135 19.57

e-Journals - - - - - -

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD & Video - - - - - -

Others (specify) - - Furnitures .52 Furnitures .52

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Browsing Computer Depart-

Internet Office Others
Computers Labs Centres Centres ments

Existing 627 79 - - - - - -

Added 120 01 - - - - - -

Total 747 80 - - - - - -

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
* Cyber security and ethical hacking programme conduced

* Training to students on Tally

* Computer literacy for teaching, non-teaching staff & students

* Internet access for students with wifi facility, practical on Apple i-Mac systems of
Animations & Visual effects, Mac-Pro Systems for film Production, Computer Training
Programme to staff provided by SHIATS, Online Research Journals of Communication,
Software for Editing like FCP, Photoshop, Maya, Max etc., Internship (summer & winter)
exposures to students at various ad industries, production houses, news channels, print
industries etc.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT 20.13

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 67.9

iii) Equipments 41.28

iv) Others NA

Total : 129.31

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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

The IQAA works with Students through various committees and facilitates them in each and every
aspects of University life.

The following Committee are found to support the Students.

Directorate of Students’ Welfare

The Directorate ensures that students are provided required facilities in the University, get good
placement It also facilitates students to pursue their higher education in India and abroad by
conducting coaching classes, motivation lectures, mock group discussions and interview
simulations.
Directorate of Chaplaincy
Directorate is responsible for counselling to anyone facing personal, social, cultural, emotional and
spiritual problems and helps staff, students and families.
Student Advisory System
Each and every student at the time of admission is allotted an Advisor for the academic and
personal guidance. The Advisor keeps the academic record, as well as, the personal and other
information of the student allotted to him. He regularly meets the students and sometimes his
parents, to guide the students to make their future bright.
Directorate of International Education and Training
Directorate has inculcated an educational vision able to provide global society with an education
that meets current needs and that can respond efficiently to contemporary demands and challenges,
which are characterized by globalisation, interdependence, and multiculturalism.
SHIATS has collaborated with numerous international institutions and organisations, which
encompass the exchange of scientific knowledge, long term staff and student exchange, holding of
joint academic events such as seminars / workshops and conferences, etc.
Proctorial Board
There are certain rules and regulations framed by the University, which are to be followed to
maintain cordial atmosphere in the campus among the students, faculty members and non-teaching
staff. The Proctorial Board is headed by the Chief proctor (disciplinary authority of the University)
and helps students, Teaching & Non-teaching staff from any difficulty and see that the disciplinary
rules are followed properly. Proctorial Board is conscious and concerned about interests of students.
Apart from the discipline enforcement, the Chief Proctor also issues Identity Cards, Railway
Concessions and Character Certificates to students.

Anti Ragging Cell

On the recommendation of Raghavan Committee and on the directives of Hon’ble Supreme Court,
the Anti-Ragging Cell (ARC) has been established in the Deemed University to curb down the
menace of Ragging. Every year ARC sends its report to central and state governments. To curb the
evil menace of Ragging, Various measures are being employed by the Proctorial Board. Every
student has to mandatorily register online with the UGC Antiragging portal and submit affidavits in
the Proctor’s office before they register in their respective Programmes. Placement of CCTV cameras
at appropriate places to monitor if any incidents of ragging takes place, frequent and sudden checks
in hostels with the help of anti ragging squads, arranging for seminars and other activities in order to
aware students about the serious effects of Ragging etc are done by the Proctorial Board under the
supervision of the Chairman, anti Ragging cell. Online compliance of anti ragging, dissemination of
Action Taken Report to concerned offices is also a routine of the Anti ragging Cell.

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 Hospital Facilities :
A Well equipped Hospital within the campus (Hayes Memorial Hospital) serves the medical
needs of staff and students.
Hostel Facilities :
Men’s Hostels : 5; Women’s Hostels : 7

House of Representatives (HoR)

House of Representatives is formal mechanism like parliament, which helps to encourage
participatory mode of communication and management with specific reference to the life of
students in the University. It facilitates communication of students for the welfare as well as
upliftment of the quality of University life.
The HoR has following specific purposes:
i) To promote the general welfare of students and the university.
ii) To constitute a medium for expressing students opinion on matters of general interests.
iii) To stimulate the academic and social areas of university life.
iv) To charter and oversee the university students organization. (Technical and social
societies)
v) To administer the allocation of students activity funds.
vi) To maintain the co-ordination between University Alumni Associations in India and
abroad.
vii) Any other, as may be approved by the Executive Council of the University from time
to time.
Center for Human Resource Development
To impart professional aptitude to the University students, SHIATS started a Center for Human
Resources Development where students engage themselves in the preparations for various
competitive Examinations (like Indian Civil services Examination, Indian forest Services
Examination, Indian Agricultural Services and Indian Engineering Services Examination etc.) and
for various academic distinctions (like CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, ICAR- NET, SRF, JRF etc.).
Center for Human Resources Development is a source of information and knowledge. The
Director (CHRD) and his team pool coaching talents from various sources and arrange for the
classes after University hours.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

All passed out students are enrolled as alumni association members and they are kept in regular
contacts through University website. There progression is tracked through Annual Alumni
Meeting and updated. The managerial information system provides regular information to them to
remain in contact with their almamater and post updates.

The university has systematic tracking system through Schools.

UG PG Ph. D. Others
i. Regular monitoring of peers for their regularity and learning by course co-ordinators and
advisors through mentoring.
ii. Monthly attendance reports are generated and reviewed.
iii. Teachers meetings and Board of Studies to review the performance of Students in
Internal Assessment.
iv. Semester feedback to understand the impact and progress of students.
v. Annual feedback on facilities, Infrastructure, Teaching, Learning and Evaluation, support
services and on examination and Evaluation Reforms.

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5.3 (a) Total Number of students 9869

(b) No. of students outside the state 2876

(c) No. of international students 432

No % No %
Men 6754 68.43 Women 3115 31.56

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total
Challenged Challenged
8609 823 28 409 - 9869
Demand ratio Dropout %

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

University has developed a separate Cell for training students for various competitive
examinations including GATE, NET, PCS & Civil Services. The concern Departments also
provide necessary guidance to students.

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 24 SET/SLET - GATE 21 CAT 12

IAS/IPS etc 01 State PSC - UPSC 03 Others 17

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Directorate of Career Planning and Counselling
The Career Planning and Counselling Centre (CPCC) have been established with the objectives
to see that the University students have a fair chance to be face to face with the Companies /
Industries / Institutions, which offer them employment CPCC facilitate the process of providing
a common platform for the jobseeker and the employers at the University.

The Man Power Structure:

The Officers

(1) Dean, Career Planning and Counselling

(2) Senior Career Planner and Placement Officer
(3) Career Planner
(4) Public Relation Associate
(5) Corporate Relation Officer
(6) HR Assistant

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 Support Staff

Clerk, Computer Operator.

Dispatch Clerk, Office Assistant,
Helper & Janitor
The Functions

The Career Planning and Counselling Centre (CPCC) made lists of various companies and keep
updating the list by adding companies. CPCC contacting them via email, postal deliverance of
various published materials, directly speaking to them on telephone and personally visiting to the
various companies.

The centre has made a marked change in the scenario of the placement activities keep the students
informed about potential job opportunities with respect to the market scenario for their future career
and guides them for the employability Since inception of the CPCC and the span of six (6) year
with his sincere efforts, CPCC could develop relations with most of the companies who are visiting
for campus recruitment regularly.

Student Advisory System

Each and every student at the time of admission is allotted an Advisor for the academic and
personal guidance. The Advisor keeps the academic record, as well as, the personal and other
information of the student allotted to him. He regularly meets the students and sometimes his
parents, to guide the students to make their future bright.

No. of students benefitted 80-90%

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Number of Students Number of Number of Students Placed
Organizations Participated Students Placed
Visited
60 886 395 31

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Organized:
Seminar on Crime against Women: Focus on sexual Violence
National Workshop on Gender issues and Challenges
National Workshop on Child Abuse: Trauma Threats and Remedies

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5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level 45 International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level 37 International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level 08 International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of
Amount
students
Financial support from institution 752.72
Financial support from government 875 1034.21
Financial support from other sources N.A. -
Number of students who received N.A. -
International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level 1 National level - International level -

Exhibition: State/ University level 2 National level - International level -

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 3

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

VISION : Gospel and the Plough.

MOTTO : Serve the Land and Feed the Hungry

MISSION : To provide teaching, research, and service programs that prepare students and
enable faculty and researchers to address the needs of the country and the
world for sustainable development, with academic excellence, integrity,
leadership, service to society and spiritual values.
The Institute was installed with the belief that the improvement of Indian Agriculture is
fundamental to all material and spiritual progress of the country. True success in life depends
not only on the ability and technical training of the individual but even more on his/her moral
character and attitude towards life. Through teaching and other Christian educational activities,
the Institute tries to develop integrity, moral stamina and unselfish idealism in its students. It
seeks to base its mode of life and activity on the teaching and example of Lord Jesus Christ and
to persuade all men and women to do likewise.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

Admission of student in the University are managed through Computer Management

Information System. Submission of application forms, Fee Submission, Admit Card
distribution and declaration of results are carried out through ONLINE facilities of SHIATS-
DU. The merit lists of candidates are displayed on the website as well as on the University
Notice Board, online call letters is available to all the selected candidates through University
website.

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The curricula for different faculties and schools are designed separately as per the norms
and guidelines of the respective statutory body e.g. the course curricula of School of
Agriculture, School of Agricultural Engineering, School of Dairy Technology and
School of Home Science are designed as per the guidelines of ICAR, the School of
Forestry as per ICFRE, the Shepherd School of Engineering and Technology as per
AICTE, the School of Basic Sciences as per UGC, College of Education as per NCTE,
Christian College of Pharmacy as per PCI etc.

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 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

The University provides flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to the
time frame as follows:

Academic Programmes Designed Duration Maximum

Duration
Undergraduate 8 Semesters 12 Semesters
Programmes 6 Semesters 10 Semesters
4 Semesters 8 Semesters
2 Semesters 4 Semesters
Postgraduate 6 Semesters 10 Semesters
Programmes 4 Semesters 8 Semesters
2 Semesters 4 Semesters
Doctoral Programmes 6 Semesters 10 Semesters

If the academic requirements are not complete during the maximum duration as
prescribed above, Vice Chancellor may grant one more year to the student to
complete the requirements as a grace period.

If the student does not complete the academic requirement even after the grace period
his/her registration will be cancelled from the Deemed University.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

Examination Committee

The Examination Committee (EC) monitors continuous evaluation system in every

faculty of the Deemed University throughout the semester. Dean of every School has
been delegated the authority to act as Examination Superintend by the EC. The records of
the every assessment are maintained by the office of the respective School Dean and also
sent to the office of the Examination Controller for producing credentials of the students
and records. The entire process is very closely monitored by the EC of the Deemed
University. Any change in the in the Examination System is developed by the EC and
then sent to Academic Council for its approval and implementation. EC consists of Vice
Chancellor as Chairman, Controller of Examination as Member Secretary, Pro Vice
Chancellor, Academic Affairs and all School Deans as Members.

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6.3.4 Research and Development
Directorate of Research
This Directorate promotes research and monitors Research Projects in the Institute
sponsored by ICAR, DBT, DST, UPCAR, MRD, BARC, UGC, ISRO, CSIR, NOVDB,
NRSA, NCOF and SHIATS.

Directorate of Innovations, Projects and Consultancy (IPC)

It takes capacity building measures for the faculty members in submission of high quality
research and consultancy project to national and international funding agencies in india and
abroad. It also manages of intellectual property rights and develops innovative concepts and
ideas into technologies and their application.
The Directorates identifies technologies suitable for valorization, assess the existing
technology transfer interfaces at the university, and designs policies and programs to
encourage the valorization services. It facilitates patenting of new technologies and help in
its application in industry and public at large. It also facilitates incubation of technology
and its application at appropriate time.
Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

The mission of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is to increase the quantity and
quality of research at the Deemed University by enhancing the research enterprise on
campus. RAC suggests thrust areas and disciplines for introducing research programmes
and related activities for future development in research.

RAC encourages faculty members/researchers of Deemed University to conduct

meaningful, ethical, cutting-edge research in an intellectually free environment.
It suggests measures for improving existing infrastructural facilities both for academic and
sponsored research and enhancing research ambiance.

RAC advises the administration on matters of policies pertaining to research, both internal
and external, and provides input concerning policies and procedures that govern
administration of externally funded research. RAC also serves as a forum to discuss
research-related issues at the Deemed University. RAC is a direct two-way communication
channel that faculty and administration can use to convey issues and receive information
about research-related concerns. Facilitating communication, engaging external and
internal members of the research community, and addressing policies that effect research on
campus are key issues for this committee.

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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
Director of Establishment and Estate
It manages the properties of the University and all new properties are purchased through
this Directorate. It also manages the legal aspects as regard to properties of the University.
It is responsible for liaison work and correspondence with ADA authorities, Municipal
authorities and other local authorities along with Estate Officer/Law Officer.

Directorate of Development
This Directorate initiates and facilitates all the developmental programmes of the
University. This Directorate operates to strengthen the image, area, scope of the university
locally, nationally & internationally.
Directorate of Internal Quality Assessment & Assurance
Develops and Applies Quality Parameters in academics, research and entrepreneurship
activities. It facilitates accreditation and reaccreditation of the University, Schools and
Academic programmes. It also disseminate the Information on quality aspects as regards to
healthy practices.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

Directorate of Human Resource Management and Relations

The directorate is responsible in departmental development, human resource information
Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits compensation,
organizational development, and employment. The Director of the directorate is responsible
for all or part of these areas; staff logistics; organizational and space planning performance
management and improvement systems organizational development compliance to
regulatory concerns and reporting employee orientation, development, and training policy
development and documentation employee safety, welfare, wellness and health. Ascertain
human resource requirements for various Academic and Non Academic Departments, and
ensuring the timely advertisement and filling of vacancy. Provides support, guidance and
training to personnel staff as required: Participates in the review of training needs of staff
making appropriate proposals to meet identified needs: Represent the University
individually or as part of a team in meetings with the State/ Central Government and other
agencies, maintaining harmonious relations and linkage with the State Government &
Central Government for developmental activities of the University, create strategic
development training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional,
and organizational needs of the employees. The Director directly reports to the Vice
Chancellor. He perform such other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Process of Staff Recruitment

The requirement in each department is forwarded by the concerned Department through Board of
Studies, School/ College Council & Academic Council for approval. Approval is obtained from the
Vice Chancellor after having forwarded from all the statutory bodies of the University. Advertisement
is published in the leading newspapers as well as University website. Applications are invited and
scrutinized. Finally interview is conducted by the duly constituted / regular selection committee setup
under the rules of the university.
Selection Committee
Appointment of Professor
i. The Vice – Chancellor of the University to be the Chairperson of the Selection
Committee.
ii. Three outside experts in the concerned subject from a panel of not less than six names
recommended by the Academic Council and approved by the Executive Council.
iii. Pro Vice – Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Pro Vice – Chancellor, Administration as a
member.
iv. Registrar
v. Director HRMR
vi. Director Research
vii. Dean of the concerned Faculty
viii. Dean of the concerned School
ix. Concerned Head of the Department
x. An academician nominated by the Vice – Chancellor.

Appointment of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor

i. The Vice – Chancellor of the University to be the Chairperson of the Selection
Committee.
ii. Three outside experts in the concerned subject from a panel of not less than six names
recommended by the Academic Council and approved by the Executive Council.
iii. Pro Vice – Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Pro Vice – Chancellor, Administration as a
member.
iv. Registrar
v. Director HRMR
vi. Director Research
vii. Dean of the concerned Faculty
viii. Dean of the concerned School
ix. Concerned Head of the Department
x. An academician nominated by the Vice – Chancellor.
Meetings of the Selection Committee:

i. The meetings of the Selection Committee will be convened by the Chairman of the
Selection Committee as and when necessary.
ii. Fifty percent members of the Selection Committee shall form the quorum, consisting of
atleast two outside experts.
iii. The Selection Committee shall submit its recommendations to the Executive Council,
for approval and appointment.
iv. The Executive Council, may appoint any eminent person/ scholar/ Scientist of the
specific field to any positions, even without an interview/selection procedure.
v. The Executive Council, upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee, may
relax any of the qualifications for appointing Officers or Teachers in the University.

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 Promotion of the Faculty Members under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)

The promotion of teachers to higher cadre / grade pay and post under Career Advancement
Scheme is not only on the basis of number of years served but also on the basis of his / her
contribution in teaching, research and extension / Institutional development. A teacher aspiring
for personal promotion should provide information through or along with the Appraisal Form for
the consideration of the Screening Committee.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Details of Foreign Collaboration / MoU signed & Funding after MoU

SHIATS Deemed University has signed 25 International and 35 National MoUs with various
national and international Universities, Institutions and research Centres in order to strengthen
the academic and research in the University.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

Admission Policy

Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences is a Christian Minority

Educational Institute within the meaning of Article 30 (1) of the Constitution of India. Under
this provision and as per the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, dated the 6th of December
1991, St. Stephen’s College, Delhi Vs. University of Delhi, and party overruled by the 11 Judges
Constitution Bench in T.M.A. Pai Foundation v/s State of Karnataka dated 31st of October
2002, that 50% seats shall be reserved for the candidates of the Christian Community and the
remaining 50% shall be allotted to general candidates strictly by merit.

Admission policy for NRI and Overseas students

 NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test.
 These admissions are against fifteen percent (15 %) over and above the regular seats.
 Foreign candidates are also admitted in various undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D.
programmes offered by SHIATS through Directorate of International Education and
Training (DIET).

Admission Procedure

 Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are granted through

All India Entrance Test conducted by the SHIATS at various centers in the country,
strictly on the basis of merit.
 There is an Entrance Examination Division of the University which looks after the
entrance examination process and admission.
 For professional courses, students are admitted through All India Entrance Test. For
Ph.D. programme, all students must clear the Entrance Exam followed by interview.

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  The admission process is given wide publicity through Prospectus, Website
(www.shiats.edu.in), local/regional/national newspapers and through TV channels.
 Submission of Application Form, Fee Submission, Admit Card Distribution, and
Declaration of Results are carried out through ONLINE facility of SHIATS-DU
 The Merit Lists of the candidates are displayed on the website, as well on the University
Notice Board.
 Online call letter is available to all the selected candidates through University Website.

The detail information for admission is available on the University Website

(http://www.shiats.edu.in/admission1.asp) and also in University Prospectus.

Admission to Doctoral Programmes

 In view of the gazette, Government, of India regarding UGC regulations for Ph. D.
admissions and eligibility of supervisors, dated July 11, 2009, the following procedure is
finalized for admission of Ph. D. candidates in SHIATS.
 Candidates who qualify the minimum eligibility criteria (regular Master degree in
relevant subject with 55% marks/6.0 out of 10 point scale, shall be eligible to appear in
Ph. D. Entrance Test conducted by SHIATS.
 The successful candidates who cleared the entrance test shall face the Interview panel at
departmental level.
 The merit list is prepared after considering the performance of candidate in Entrance
Test and Interview.
 The candidate will be registered in various departments of the University as per the
merit and seats availability.

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching Group Health Insurance Plan for the employees earning monthly salary
above Rs. 15000/ month.
HDFC Pension Plan
Hospital facility for all employees of the University
Fee concession for their wards studying in the University
Non- ESI scheme for employees earing a monthly salary upto Rs. 15000/
teaching month.
Group Health Insurance Plan for the employees earning monthly salary
above Rs. 15000/ month.
HDFC Pension Plan
Hospital facility for all employees of the University
Fee concession for their wards studying in the University
Students Group Insurance Scheme
Earn while you Learn Programme (work scholarship)
Fee concession in the form of scholarship

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

NA

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes ✓ No

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 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Yes Academic
Audit
Committee
Administrative

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes ✓ No

For PG Programmes Yes ✓ No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

1. Introduction of first term and second term examination In place of only mid -
term examination.

2. Timely conducting back paper examination.

3. Prefixed examination schedule for all the courses offered by University and
day to day evaluation of practical.

4. Online availability of end term mark sheets.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

The constituent schools and its leadership are defined within the University structure / system.
The University and Schools policies and procedures clearly define respective authority and
responsibility. The University and Schools leadership collaborate to secure adequate human,
physical, technological, educational, and financial resources to maintain and advance the
program. The Schools contribute to the activities and governance of the University. The
following mechanisms provide for autonomy of the schools.

1. The Board of Studies (BoS) at each department is empowered to recommend syllabus /

curriculum changes or changes to the evaluations / assessment methods.
2. The Dean of the individual school is member of the Academic Council, the highest
decision making body where they can raise their concern.
3. Constituent School Deans / Senior faculty are members of academic council.

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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

The University has formed an Alumni Association, headed by a distinguished alumnus. A

separate link has been created on the university website www.shiats.edu.in for maintaining
Alumni Directory. The link has sub-links for Alumni registration, profile update and finding
the details about any registered member of the Alumni. The Association also informs
individual members of the Association about major events and activities through email.

The general body of the Association regularly conducts annual meet where among other
things, new members are welcomed. Generally one distinguished member of the Alumni is
honored each year by awarding distinguished alumnus award in recognition of his / her
outstanding work in his/her chosen area of the work. The Annual Meet will have cultural
programs and grand dinner hosted by the President of the Association for all the members and
distinguished invitees including Hon’ble Vice Chancellors and other officers.

The passed-out students of the School of Home Science are active members of the Association
and take part not only in the annual event organized by the University Alumni Association but
they also participate with enthusiasm in the function organized by Alumni Association of the
school, which includes professional activities like guest lectures, tips for professional
development, orientation programs for new entrants and placement related services.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Some of Schools conduct Parent – Teacher meetings and provide them reports of their wards
and take their feed-back.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

1. Computer learning programme.

2. Discount in fee for their wards.
3. Provide medical facility,
4. Group health insurance
5. Coaching for competitive exams for their wards

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

1. Formation of Garbage Management Committee.

2. Dustbins are put at suitable places throughout the University.
3. All the waste paper is used for shredding.
4. Regular and timely cleaning of whole campus.

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
 Trained students for competitive examinations (SOFE)
 Mentoring, Interaction with parents, inter college meet (JSBS)
 National Sports Day Rally (Phy. Edu.)
 Aids awareness rally at Mahewa by the Students of the Allahabad School of Education.
 Bio-resource application against insect-pest disease by the Allahabad School of
Agriculture.
 Preparation of Academic Calendar, Teaching Schedule, Mentoring and update of
curriculum

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year

The Action taken report of Thirtieth (30th) Academic Council Meeting held on November 19,
2012 was presented by the Registrar and was received with appreciations (AC/31-2013-05)
at the Thirty First (31st) Academic Council Meeting held on March 14, 2013 at 10.30 A.M.
in Conference Room, Shepherd School of Engineering & Technology, Sam Higginbottom
Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

Earn While you Learn Scheme

Curriculum update

details provided in annexure B IV & V

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

The whole campus area of the University is covered by lush green foliage.

Dust bins are placed everywhere in the University at convenient places for collection of
dry and wet garbage and keep the University pollution free. Time to time plantation
work is done the keep the campus full of greenery. There is provision of tree
ambulance which takes care of unhealthy or fallen trees.

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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No ✓

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

SWOT ANALYSIS:

It is more than 100 years old University and was founded with the vision “Feed the
hungry” and mandate “serve the land”. This is the major strength of this University.
However, the SWOT analysis of the University clearly depicts all the different areas of
SWOT as follows:

STRENGTH:
 Pioneer Institution in the country in agricultural education, research & extension.
 The first Institution of agricultural farm machinery & equipment in South East Asia.
 Faculty with rich corporate experience, good student – teacher ratio.
 University has more than 1000 acres of land on campus and off campus for teaching,
research and developmental activities.
 Well-equipped need based teaching, research infrastructures available including online
research databases – EBSCO – HOST, PROQUEST, CeRA with Wifi enabled campus,
lab and library.
 Regular classes / good interactive sessions with students.
 The University has well established modern library, sport complex and medical
facilities.
 The University has well established Referral Lab, Centre of Excellence (Maize based),
hi-tech Seed Testing Laboratory, Nano Green Technology Lab, Remote Sensing Lab,
Food Processing Lab and a number of Experiential Learning (EL) units, modern
Students Training Dairy, Auxiliary units (Big & small animals) and Veterinary clinic.
 Department of Animal Husbandry has its significant contribution towards cross-
breeding program in cows by developing two cross-breeds namely Jersind (3/8 – 5/8
exotic inheritance) and Brownsind (3/8 – 5/8 exotic inheritance) in India.
 University has modern seed processing plant, seed godown (2000 tons capacity).
 University has an excellent communication system centre on campus and the Schools /
departments and farms including own community radio centre and Kisan Call Centre.
 University has sizable number of students & qualified dedicated sincere teachers &
researchers.
 Around 32% girls students and 33% staff and faculties from different states other than
UP and also sizable number of foreign students.
 University has signed MoUs with foreign universities, and under the scientists
exchange programme many scientists from different countries are giving their services
to the University.
 University has well equipped & established academic system and organized national
level entrance exam, timely conducting semester examinations and uploading details of
students on University website www.shiats.edu.in.
 University running earn while learn scheme for the students.
 Overseas placement of UG & PG students.
 Teaching moral value education and professional ethics.
 Appropriating the vision and legacy of Gospel & Plough by the founding Vice
Chancellor.
 Pioneering venture in Theological Education within University education in India.

Free access to E-journals by research students.

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 WEAKNESS

 Limited support from Government bodies, University depends on its own resources from fee
etc. Seeking financial support from government for faculty and man power requirement.
 Need for advanced central instrumentation facilities.
 Placement of students is an issue as less students are registering themselves.
 Externally funded grants are inadequate for developing the different activities of the
University.
 Language barrier especially with foreign students.

OPPORTUNITY:

 Experiential Learning units, Entrepreneurship cells, Directorate of Innovation, Referral Lab,

Seed Lab, growing number of students & staffs, well infrastructures and good academic
environment, human resource development.
 Development & enhancement of need based course curriculum, up gradation of syllabus
periodically including new integrated programmes, increasing research and publications.
 Developing entrepreneurial spirit.
 Faculty improvement programs.
 National and international short term trainings for faculty members.
 Exploiting the alumni association network for collaborations
 Capitalization on existing industrial contacts for collaboration and placements.
 Biobank for animal cell lines
 Tutorial for NET / GATE aspirants.
 Expansion of current academic programs to accommodate emerging trends in biotechnology
and bioengineering
 Spinning of agro based industries based on new technologies.
 Intellectual Property Right and patent of products and or process developed at University.
 Expansion of the different types of seed production programme on campus and off campus.
 Development of agroforestry, breeding programmes of animals, establishment of meat
processing unit, piggery & goatery units.
 Transforming young lives to be leaders and responsible citizens, providing counselling.
 There is immense potential & scope for vocational training and empowerment of men and
women with skills for self-reliance.
 There is greater potential to work in rural areas which can improve the quality of life of
farmers and their families and participation of women in agriculture especially in small units
of poultry, apiculture, organic farming etc. Active SHGs for integration of relevant and
sustainable technologies to farmers for better profits.

THREAT
 High Court regulation refraining not for constructing of new hostels, classrooms and
expansion of other buildings.
 Inadequate employment opportunities.
 Continued challenges for maintaining global standards and competitiveness.
 Shifting of student choice from professional courses to traditional courses.
 Mushrooming of new technical institutions with inadequate infrastructures.
 Beaming population of students and inadequate number of academic infrastructures &
accommodation to accommodate them.
 Drug abuse, alocoholism, smoking, pornography.

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 Annexure A I

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 Annexure A II

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 ANNEXURE-BI

Alumni Feedback (2012 -13)

Alumni feedback is taken during Alumni Association Annual Meetings or during the occasional visits of
alumni to University/Departments. Their views are obtained and analyzed on following points:

 Admission Procedure and Counseling

 Governance
 Environment
 Student Projects
 Infrastructure & Lab facilities
 Training & Placement
 Rating on the skill related courses and their suitability to Industry.
 Library
 Canteen
 Alumni Association/Network of Old students.
 Faculty Strength
 Learning experience in terms of their relevance to the real life application.
 To what extent the in the specific programme, educational objectives are fulfilled by the Department/ School/University?
 Core Competence of students with sound knowledge in their chosen area.
 Competence to train students with knowledge relating to an area of professional fields undertaken so as to comprehend,
analyze, design, and create innovative products and find solutions to improve the quality of life as a whole.
 Professionalism: To create professionally superior and ethically strong global manpower and to uphold moral values.
With effective communication skills, teamwork skills, multidisciplinary approach, and an ability to improve the quality of
life.
 Learning Environment: To create an intellectual environment for research and development to make them aware of
emerging technologies leading to continual learning needed for a successful professional career, to create a centre of
excellence and to develop leaders.
 Student support system
 Cleanliness
 Greenery

Their views are taken on five point scale.

Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor

5 4 3 2 1

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 ANNEXURE: BII
FEED BACK ON TEACHERS’ EVALUATION BY STUDENTS (2012-13)
Feedback from sample students from each course are taken based on following questionnaire:
The teachers are rated from 1-5 scale by the students
1. Rarely 2. Once in a while 3. Sometimes 4. Most of the times 5. Almost always

 Teacher is prepared for the class

 Teacher knows his/her subject.
 Teacher is organized and neat.
 Teachers plan class time and assignment that help students to problem
solving and think critically.
 Teacher is flexible in accommodating for individual student needs.
 Teachers follow Teaching schedule.
 Teacher allows you to be active in the classroom learning
environment.
 Teacher manages the time well.
 Teacher is clear in giving direction and on explaining what is
expected on assignment and Examination/tests.
 Teacher is systematic in his/her academic approach.
 Teacher grade fairly.
 I have learned a lot from this teacher about this subject. Based on the average score,
 Teacher gives me good feedback on assignment and projects so that I every teacher was graded as
can improve shown below:
 Teacher is creative in developing activities and lessons.
 Teacher encourages students to speak up and be active in the class. Score Rating
 Teacher follows, on what he/she says. 1 Poor
 Teacher listens and understands students’ point of view 2 satisfactory
 Teacher respects the opinion and decision of students’
3 Average
 Teacher is willing to accept responsibility for his/her own.
4 Good
 Teacher is willing to learn from students
5 Very Good
 Teacher is sensitive to the need of students
 Teacher’s words and action match
 Teacher is fun to be with.
 Teacher likes and respects students
 Teacher helps you when you ask to help.
 Teacher is consistent and fair in discipline.
 I trust this teacher
 Teacher is fair and firm in discipline without being too strict
The analysis of outcome from the evaluation sheets received from various schools is as under:

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 ANNEXURE: BIII

Employer Feedback (2012-13)

The feedback from employers is taken telephonically or at the time of their visit to University.

Employers satisfaction level best describes by their level of satisfaction from 1-5 at each of the following
question is taken.

How satisfied are you with the student/s work performance in each of these areas:

1. General communication skills

2. Technical knowledge/skill Score Rating
3. Developing practical solutions to work place problems
4. Working as part of a team 1 Far from satisfaction
5. Creative in response to workplace challenges
6. Their planning and organization skills 2 Not satisfied
7. Self-motivated and taking on appropriate level of
responsibility 3 satisfied
8. Open to new ideas and learning new techniques
9. Using technology and workplace equipment 4 Happy
10. Ability to contribute to the goal of the organization
11. Ability to manage/leadership qualities 5 Very happy
12. Innovativeness, creativity
13. Relationship with seniors/peers/subordinates
14. Involvement in social activities
15. Ability to take up extra responsibility
16. Obligation to work beyond schedule if required

On a scale of 1 to 5, how do you rate your overall satisfaction with SHIATS students and the curriculum?

Please give suggestion for improvement of programs or curriculum if any

Analysis of Feedback

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 Annexure- B IV

Best Practice-2(2012-13)

Curriculum Update
Context
There is growing concerns about the impact and challenges humans are facing. The implications of those
impacts for future generations have led many to argue that higher education has a key role to play in
helping us move to a future characterized by an ability to meet the needs of the present without impeding
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
In today's complex and competitive academic environment in higher education, professional approaches
and best practices alone can act as catalysts for quality improvements in the system prepare the future
generations to face the growing challenges. The quality of curriculum and the human infrastructure would
make a quantum difference in the quality of graduates, which is the outcome of such inputs. Realizing
that the present system offers a very rigid pattern, which is inadequate to satisfy the interests and
aspirations of the students, it was necessary for the university to move with the times and offer
programmes to cater to the diverse needs of the students according to their learning ability and pace of
learning. Optimization of resource use to achieve the best realization and nurture of talents among the
large student community prompted the university to initiate this curricular reform.

The Objectives
To assess the quality of curriculum and curricular transactions in all faculties.
To provide adequate learning opportunities for advanced learners.
To facilitate students and teachers abreast of advanced knowledge in their respective fields as well as
other soft skills and ICT components.

The Practice
The Boards of studies of all the departments meets every semester and necessity for updating the
curriculum of requisite subject is discussed. A special committee is constituted to revise / update the
syllabus to selected course under the chairmanship of school Dean to and for updating the curriculum to
suit the changing needs of the society as well as to cope with the knowledge expansion.

Obstacles faced / Problems encountered

The only obstacle faced in implementing the practice is the shortage of manpower. Sufficient time is not
available with faculty because of scheduled classes to conduct regular meetings and discussions.

Evidence of Success
The curriculum became meaningful to the students because of its relevance to their interests and
aspirations. Emerging areas of global demand have been introduced in the system, which became
attractive to students from within and outside. Student participation and experiential learning has been
enhanced to a great extent. The Assessment system has become more transparent and overall
improvement in Academic effectiveness is visible.

Resources Required
Resource available at the Head of department’s office including Computer and office assistant
The teacher of the department, outside experts, alumni as special invitees provides the special inputs.

Contact Details
Pro Vice Chancellor
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
Allahabad
(Deemed-to-be University)
P.O. Allahabad Agricultural Institute Allahabad-211007, U.P.

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 Annexure - BV

Best Practice-1(2012-13)

Earn While Learn Scheme

Context
Students are the valuable human resource and have immense potential to work, manage and organize
various activities. It is essential that they should be exposed to real working environment while pursuing
their routine academics to prepare them for better future. The opportunity to provide them hands-on
experience with financial support can make them more efficient, organized and self dependent.

The Objectives
a. Exploit the immense potential of students as a valuable human resource.
b. Involve the students in management and development of the institution.
c. Give students hands on experience and thereby prepare them better for taking up jobs in future.
d. Encourage young students to learn about dignity of Labour.
e. Prevent students from avoidable distractions and engage them in meaningful, positive activities.
f. Reduce dependence of regular ministerial staff whose productivity over a period of time has
declined considerably.
g. Achieve better work efficiency at a lesser cost.
h. Enable meritorious and needy students to earn a reasonable amount every month to meet their
expenses.

The Practice
The applications are invited by the students of weaker background immediately on the beginning of the
academic session from the Dean Student welfare to place the selected students in various University
offices, laboratories, Library etc. The applications from students are invited by the Dean student welfare.
The Committee consisting of Dean student welfare and senior faculty members selects the students in
order of merit (on the basis of last examination result) and their economic background. However, due
weightage is also given to students on the basis of participation in co-curricular activities. The selected
students contacts concerning department and are placed their, depending on their knowledge and skill in
concerning area of work. students can be engaged in offices, labs and library for making them responsible
for handling the equipment/ machinery, its maintenance and upkeep, storage of equipment and upkeep of
Laboratories/ Workshops. Senior students shall be useful for conduct of practical and jobs training in the
Workshops. Similarly, the students under this scheme would be engaged for library jobs such as
cataloguing, arrangement and display of books, repair of damaged books, issue and return of books etc.
Presently the libraries are under staff and due to this the proper utilization of library is not achieved by
the students and the staff.
The students can also be engaged for performance of various office jobs like preparation of statements,
maintenance of service records, compilation and analysis of data, maintenance of students data, Store
inventory, students attendance, hostel records etc. Since the students are having knowledge of computer,
skill can be utilized in positive way and increasing the efficiency. The students are paid on hourly basis.

Obstacles faced / Problems encountered

In order to keep vigil on the deployment of students and payments to be made to them the following
restrictions are required to be imposed. Enrolment register is to be maintained by the department
concerned which should contain full particulars of the student so enrolled specifying the work to be
allocated to him mentioning therein actual hours for which he has to work. This creates an additional
work pressure and paper work. The work is managed by the faculties which needs to devote additional
time.

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Evidence of Success

Several students of weaker section gets financial support to meet their daily expenses during their studies
in the University. They find their job interesting at the units of their choice. They also find chances of
learning at various levels. They improve their relationships with faculty, staff and research fallows. The
scheme reduces the worries of parents as the students find better environment with financial support.
Scheme makes students work oriented and financially independent.

Resources Required

Budget allocation under Earn while Learn Program. Selection of students and their trainings at various
departments.

Contact Details
Registrar
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
Allahabad
(Deemed-to-be University)
P.O. Allahabad Agricultural Institute Allahabad-211007, U.P.

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