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AQAR (2013-14)

SHREE J.B. DHARUKAWALA MAHILA ARTS COLLEGE, SURAT.

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC:2013-14

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution	Shri J.B. Dharukawala Mahila Arts College, Surat
1.2 Address Line 1	Shri Swami Atmanand Saraswati Vidhya Sankul
Address Line 2	Nana Varachha
City/Town	Surat Ta-Choryasi Dist- Surat
State	Gujarat
Pincode	395006
Institution e-mail address	Varachhacollege@yahoo.co.in
Contact Nos.	Tel. No./ FAX No. 0261-2571103
Name of the Head of the Institution:	Prin. Dr. D.L.Varsani
Tel. No. with STD Code:	0261-2571103
Mobile:	09825989068
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:	Dr. M.H. Trivedi
Mobile:	09979263036
IQAC e-mail address:	varachhacollege@yahoo.co.in
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: (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)	EC/46/A&A/086 dated 16 September-2008
1.5 Website address:	www.jbdharukamahilaarts.com
Web-link of the AQAR:For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2013-14.doc	http:// www.jbdharukamahilaarts.com/download/AQAR_FORMAT_2013-14.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No.	Cycle	Grade	CGPA	Year of Accreditation	Validity Period
1	1st	B	2.10	2008	5 Years
2	2nd	LOI submitting	--	2015-16	5 Years

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY	01-08-2013
1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)	2013-14

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)

AQAR (2013-14) 30-06-2015 (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.10 Institutional Status

Others (Specify)	Certificate courses of DELL, GPSC Training Centre, UPSC Training Centre, CCC and SCOPE, Computer Courses
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)	Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat Gujarat
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
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)
UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:	No. Faculty Non-Teaching Staff StudentsAlumni 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. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

• Formation of different committees Under the IQAC

• To give some suggestions to the management regarding ICT Infrastruture Development.

• To Plan for the Expert’s Lecturer for carrier Guidance.

• To Reduce Girls Drop out Ratio.

• To give guidance & training for various competitive exams.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action	Achievements
ICT Infrastructure Development.	The Increase in physical Infrastructure facilities & ICT in college, For Example-XEROX, Computer, Fax, Scanner etc.
Guidance Counselling.	To plan the Expert’s lecturer for carrier guidance & self employment of college students.
Competitive Exam.	The Continuous increase in college student in competitive Exam.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body

Yes No

Management Syndicate any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Discussion held on important issues before the submission of IQAR by management and IQAR (Committee).

Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme	Number of existing Programmes	Number of programmes added during the year	Number of self-financing programmes	Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes
M.Phil
PG	2
UG	2
PG Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate	-
Others (GPSC, UPSC Centre)
Total

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

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern	Number of programmes
Semester	√
Trimester
Annual

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)

Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback :

Online Manual co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

The Syllabi are designed by the board of studies of the university and circulated among the affiliated colleges for implementation.

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

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning And Evalution

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

Total	Asst. Professors	Associate Professors	Professors	Others
10	03	05	-	02(Part Time)

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

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

Asst. Professors		Associate Professors		Professors		Others(Part Time)		Total
R	V	R	V	R	V	R	V	R	V
3	0	5	0	0	0	2	0	10	0

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty	International Level	National Level	State Level
Attended	0	0	4
Presented Papers	0	2	0
Resource Persons	0	0	0

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

• Tape Recorder

• Laptop

• LCD Projector

• BISAG Learning

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days 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)

University exam are conducted according to the rules and regulations of university exam controller board.

The college students are shown their answer sheet after assessment in internal exam and suggestions are invited for the quality enhancement.

Internal exams are conducted by the college itself.

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise Distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme		Total no. of students appeared	Division
Title of the Programme		Total no. of students appeared	Distinction %	I %	II %	III %	PASS
UG	F.Y.B.A.	143	2.10	20.98	53.15	20.38	97.90
	S.Y.B.A.	113	3.54	28.32	55.75	0	99.12
	T.Y.B.A.	143	3.50	23.08	48.25	0.70	90.91
	M.A.-II	91	9.89	36.26	32.97	1.10	98.90
	M.A.-IV	81	9.89	51.85	35.80	0	100
TOTAL		571	5.25	29.77	46.76	5.43	97.37

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
At College level IQAC Cell ensure that the monthly teaching plan and the annual plan Implemented with minimum variations. More Planning, extra activities & Internal Exam are conducted at college level.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development :
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes	Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses	--
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme	--
HRD programmes	--
Orientation programmes	--
Faculty exchange programme	--
Staff training conducted by the university	--
Staff training conducted by other institutions	--
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.	--
Others	--

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category	Number of PermanentEmployees	Number of VacantPositions	Number of permanent positions filled during the Year	Number of positions filled temporarily
Administrative Staff	01	12	-	09
Technical Staff	-	-	-	-

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy And Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

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3.2 Details regarding major projects

	Completed	Ongoing	Sanctioned	Submitted
Number	-	-	-	-
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs	-	-	-	-

3.2 Details regarding minor projects

	Completed	Ongoing	Sanctioned	Submitted
Number	-	-	-	-
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs	-	-	-	-

3.4 Details on research publications

	International	National	Others
Peer Review Journals	-	-	01
Non-Peer Review Journals	-
e-Journals	-
Conference proceedings	-

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS.

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations :

Nature of the Project	Duration Year	Name of the funding Agency	Total grant sanctioned	Received
Major projects	--	--	--	--
Minor Projects	2013-14	UGC	1.20 Lac	1 Lac
Interdisciplinary Projects	--	--	--	--
Industry sponsored	--	--	--	--
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. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges

Autonomy CPE DBT Star-Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level	International	National	State	University	College
Number	-	-	-	-	00
Sponsoring agencies	-	-	-	-	college

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

3.13 No. of collaborations

International National Any Other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding Agency From Management of University/College Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent		Number
National	Applied	NIL
National	Granted	NIL
International	Applied	NIL
International	Granted	NIL
Commercialised	Applied	NIL
Commercialised	Granted	NIL

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
			--

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution	who are M.Phil. Guides and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)	JRF SRF Projects Fellows Any Other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:	University Level State Level National Level International Level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:	University Level State Level National Level International Level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:	University Level State Level National Level International Level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:	University Level State Level National Level International Level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized :	University Forum College Forum NCC NSS Any Other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility.
1. A Distinguished Writer Dhruv Bhatt interacted With the college Students and shaved his expertise with them. He had also talked about his own creative works. 2. The former Scientist namely Shree Ramchandra Varma from Bhabha Atomic Research Canter guided the college Students about health and gave some tips for that. 3. Surat police Commissioner Office along with College jointly organised a training programmeg for the security of college Students namely ‘self Defence Training Program. 4. A College Campas Interview was held by Tata Company. 5. Chanchad Rinku Participated in All India Yoga Competition.

4. Infrastructure And Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities	Existing	Newly created	Source of Fund	Total
Campus area (Built up area)	3524.70sq.mt	-	-	-
Class rooms	15	-	-	-
Laboratories	01	-	-
Seminar Halls	01	-	-
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.	847	04	01	852
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)	2043203	60000	saptdhara	2103203
Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

• BSNL Broadband internet facility is provided in the administration & Library.

• SOUL software from INELIBNET (Information & Library Network Centre) has been installed.

• Student can access books (Title, Subject, Availability) on the computer through OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)

• We have purchased licensed anti-virus software to protect computers against attack.

• Administration, Library, Faculty Management etc all are connected intercom facilities.

4.3 Library services:

	Existing		(2012-13)Newly added		Total
	No.	Value	No.	Value	No.	Value
Text Books	4240	791472	149	14220	4389	835134
Reference Books	941		120	18887	1061
e-Books	1070		39	10555	1109
Journals/Magazine/ New Paper	239	69363	61	35113	300	104476
CD & Video	205	5640	25	3100	230	8740
Others (specify)

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

	Total Computers	Computer Labs	Internet	Browsing Centres	Computer Centres	Office	Depart-ments	Others
Existing	54	01	Yes	-	-	07	-	-
Added	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total	54	01	Yes	-	-	07	-	-

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

Recent books and other reference materials are accessed through internet and then the students are benefited with such resources.

The web resources like you tube are also used.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total :

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Parents are kept informed and aware about the college activities periodically with a view to enhancing the quality of the students even suggestions have also been received by them.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

• The Incrary participated of college in competitive exam at various levels.

• Personality development co-curriculum activities organized by college.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students	UG	PG	Ph. D.	M.Phil
5.3 (a) Total Number of students	419	181	-	-

(b) No. of students outside the state

No	%	Women
-	-	Women

Last Year 2012-13							This Year 2013-14
	General	SC	ST	OBC	Physically Challenged	Total	General	SC	ST	OBC	Physically Challenged	Total
U.G.	455	7	2	53	3	517	359	8	2	50	3	419
Demand ratio 100%

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

• Competitive Exams training centre (for UPSC & GPSC Exam) has been started in the college for the guidance and training to the college students.

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

• For this college students are sent outside for taking part in job fair and such activities.

• Campus interview was held in the college.

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus			Off Campus
Number of Organizations Visited	Number of Students Participated	Number of Students Placed	Number of Students Placed
01	42	02	--

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes.

• Legal advisory campaign, Medical Check-up, Traffic awareness, Anti-Ragging Cell.

• Expert lectures at college level for regarding “AIDS” awareness.

5.9 Students Activities.

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level 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 International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

	Number of students	Amount
Financial support from institution	-	-
Financial support from government	122	5,54,995/-
Financial support from other sources	-	-
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions	-	-

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: No

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

The vision of the college is: To Work for the upliftment of women through quality education and value-orientation, to inculcate progressive thinking and to contribute to social welfare with a sense of individual strength and social responsibility.
The mission of the college is; • To provide a disciplined environment where teaching and learning can be done effectively. • To encourage personal growth and self – assessment through quality education. • To ensure equitable distribution of knowledge through the adoption of regional language as the medium of education. • To develop national spirit through practical education and community service. • To empower women through access to higher education.
The Motto The motto of the institution is “Tejasvi Na Vadhitamastu” which means “ From Darkness to Light”. The emblem consists of an open book with a flame at the centre signifying illumination, honesty and sincerity. It also consists of a lotus in full bloom symbolising purity of thought and action. The rays of the sun at the centre stand for broadening of knowledge. The primary objective of our institution is to develop the basic skills, character, personality and leadership, as well as social aptitude, environmental awareness and value orientation among the learners, that are very much wanting in the context of increasing value degradation and self-centeredness in the present day global society. Infrastructural facilities in the college were also greatly augmented in our college to keep pace with academic growth.
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Member of syllabus committee they give new ideas with relevant content.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
The faculties try to make more interactive class room atmosphere by various methods.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
The final examination and evaluation is conducted by the University according to the University Norms. Internal Marks prepare by college level.
6.3.4 Research and Development
The institute is motivating teaching staff to attend work shop, Seminar and conference.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
 Library has installed SOUL software from INFLIBNET.  Seminar hall & computer lab have LCD Projector for student-teacher interactive session.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
The college management takes came of HR unit and also values it. Our management value and care for H.R.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
• Recruited teaching faculties and non-teaching on ad hock base.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
• The college has collaboration with regarding small industry.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
• Admissions are given on the first come first base level according to the convenience of college.

6.4 Welfare schemes for	Teaching
	Non teaching
	Students	√

6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done	Yes No

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

Audit Type	External		Internal
Audit Type	Yes/No	Agency	Yes/No
Academic	No	KCG
Administrative	No	Gujarat Govt

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares 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?

• Changes are implemented periodically in the exam procedure for quality enhancement by the university. Those changes are also welcomed and implemented at college level. For instance, open book exam central assessment, semester system etc.

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

• Alumni association has been established.

• One meeting is organised every year in the college.

• Suggestions given by them are welcomed and implemented.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

• A meeting is organised every year by parents, teachers association.

• Discussions are held on such issues as quality improvement, Girls Enrolment, Dropout Ratio etc.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

• The College staff participated, Seminar, workshop and conference.

• Training programme etc in the college & outside the college.

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

• Dustbins in every class.

• Tree plantation in college campus is undertaken every year.

• Clean and beautiful Garden.

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices infrasturer

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the

functioning of the institution. Give details.

• Our college take valuable suggestions by Alumni & Parents association.

• Personality Development Programmes are conducted by college.

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

beginning of the year

• To Plan Design & Introduce the Increase Percentage in University Exam.

• Parents meeting held in the beginning to impart the knowledge of educated girls in the society.

• Institute has organized various co-curriculum activities which motivate

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

• Outstanding extension activities.

• Maintaining the discipline and decorum in the college campus.

• Use of ICT in teaching learning process.

• NSS & NCC Activities.

• Extensive NSS and NCC activities are carried out.

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

• Tree plantation.

• Poster Making Competition for environmental awareness.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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

STRENGTH: • Girls College (Only one college situated in varachha Area.) • Well qualified & Experienced faculty. • Fully Developed and eco friendly college campus area. • Well developed infrastructure facility. • UPSC & GPSC Centre run by college.
Weakness: • Shortage of non-teaching staff. • To cope with the student with different Socio-economic background • Education in only Gujarati medium
Opportunity: • Since our institution provides higher education in economics & Gujarati subject. The students have wide swipe in the following Area. • Teaching Profession and its administration. • Civil services and public governance • Research
Threat: • The English medium and other colleges provide more subjects offered. • Student Enrolment Ratio is decreasing especially in arts faculty.

8. Plans of institution for next year

• Increasing Girls Enrolment.

• Improving research Activates at faculty Level.

• More placements, more student will admitted Ph.D.

• Aiming for the highness placement.

Name: Dr. Mahendra H. Trivedi Name : Dr. Dilip L. Varsani

_______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

Shree J.B. Dharukawala Mahila Arts College, Surat.

Academic Calendar : 2013-14

Sr. No.	Month	Activities
1	JUNE	· Admission · Praveshotsav
2	JULY	· Orientation of N.S.S., N.C.C. & Saptadhara · Guru Purnima Utsav · Guest lecturer · Saptadhara Activities
3	August	· Handwork & Poster Competition · National Patriotic Song Competition · Celebration of Independence Day · Field work with related to Envirnment Education · Seminar Udhisha – Organized by Udish Club · SaptaDhara Activies
4	September	· Teachers Day · Book Review · National/ State level Seminar Organised by College · Inter College Khel Competition · Musical Evening · First Internal Exam. at college level · Additional Internal Test · Sapat dhara Activities
5	Octomber	· Fun fair · Rangoli Competition · Alumni Meeting · Gndhi Jayanti Celebration · Sapatdhara Activities
6	November:	· University Exam. & Evaluation
7	December	· Guest lecturer · Educational Tour · Red Ribbon Club Activities · Sapathadhara Activities
8	January	· Participated in Youth Festival Programme at University Level · Filaria & Pulse Polio · Republic Day Celebration · NSS Camp · Sapathadhara Activities
9	February	· Second Internal Test · Additional Internal Test · Parents Meeting · Allumi Association Meeting
10	March:	· Prize Distribution · University Exam. & Evaluation
11	April:	· University Exam. & Evaluation
12	May	· University Exam. & Evaluation

University	State CentralDeemedPrivate
Affiliated College	YesNo
Constituent College	YesNo
Autonomous college of UGC	YesNo
Regulatory Agency approved Institution(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)	Yes No
Type of Institution	Co-educationMenWomen UrbanRural Tribal
Financial Status	Grant-in-aidUGC 2(f)UGC 12B Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing