AQAR, Vidyasagar University

2021-22

1 : Curricular Aspects

1.1 : Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.3 : Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the University

1.1.3 Supporting Documents

1.2 : Academic Flexibility

1.3 : Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.4 : Number of students undertaking field projects / research projects / internships

1.3.4 Supporting Documents

1.4 : Feedback System

1.4.2 : Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows

1.4.2 Supporting Documents

1.1.2 : History Syllabus 2021

history Syllabus 2021

1.3.2 : Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year

Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year

1.3.2-1 : syllabus of Latex

syllabus Latex

2 : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.3 : Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.3 : Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues

2.4 : Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 : Full time teachers against sanctioned posts

2.4.1 Supporting Documents

3 : Research, Innovations And Extension

3.1 : Promotion of Research and Facilities

3.1.5 : Institution has the following facilities to support research

3.1.5 Supporting Documents

3.2 : Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.2 : Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies

3.2.2 Supporting Documents

3.2.3 : Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies

3.2.3 - Funding agency website

3.3 : Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.2 : Report of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship

3.3.2 Supporting Documents

3.3.3 : Awards / recognitions received for research/innovations by the institution/teachers/research scholars/students

3.3.3 Supporting Documents

3.3 : Innovation Ecosystem

3.4 : Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 : The institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research

3.4.1 Supporting Documents

3.4.5 : Research publications – Number of research papers published per teacher of the institution in the Journals notified by UGC care list.

3.4.5 Journals

3.4.6 : Books and Chapters in edited volumes published per teacher etc.

3.4.6 Book Chapter

3.5 : Consultancy

3.6 : Extension Activities

3.6.1 : Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development .

3.6.1 Supporting Documents

3.7 : Collaboration

3.7.1 : Collaborative activities with other institutions/ research establishment/industry for research and academic development of faculty and students

3.7.1 Supporting Documents

3.1.1 Research Policy : Research Policy

Research Policy

3.5.1 : Consultancy Policy

Research Policy

3.5.1 : Consultancy Policy

4 : Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 : Physical Facilities

4.2 : Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.3 : Purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals and legal databases during the year

4.2.3 Supporting Documents

4.3 : IT Infrastructure

4.4 : Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.1 : Physical Facilities

4.1.1 : The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.

4.1.1 GPS Enabled Images

4.1.3 : Availability of general campus facilities and overall ambience

4.1.3 GPS Enabled Images

4.3 : IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 : Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as LCD, smart board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities.

4.3.1 GPS Enabled Images

4.3.5 : Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development

4.3.5 GPS Enabled Images

4.4 : Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

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

4.4.2 GPS Enabled Images

5 : Student Support and Progression

5.1 : Student Support

5.1.1 : Students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, Government and non-government agencies (NGOs) (other than the students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved categories)

5.1.1 Supporting Documents

5.1.3 : Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution

5.1.3 Supporting Documents

5.2 : Student Progression

5.2.1 : Students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the year(eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ Judicial Services/Public Prosecution services/All India Bar Exams/State government examinations)

5.2.1 Supporting Documents

5.2.2 : Placement of outgoing students during the year

5.2.2 Supporting Document

5.2.3 : Graduated students who have progressed to higher education in this session.

5.3 : Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 : Awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter -university/state/national/international events

5.3.1 Supporting Documents

6 : Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 : Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 : The institution has a clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative governance

6.1.1 Supporting Documents

6.1.2 : The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management

6.1.2 Supporting Documents

6.2 : Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 : The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed Describe one activity successfully implemented based on the strategic plan with details of deployment strategy

6.2.1 Supporting Documents

6.2.3 : Institution Implements e-governance in its areas of operations

6.2.3 Screen shots of user interfaces

6.3 : Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 : The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

6.3.1 Supporting Documents

6.3.3 : Professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff

6.3.3 Additional information

6.3.4 : Teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)during the year (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course )

6.3.4 Supporting Document

6.5 : Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 : Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes by constantly reviewing the teaching learning process,

6.5.1 Supporting Documents

6.5.2 : Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance

6.5.2 Supporting Documents

6.5.3 : Incremental improvements made for the preceding during the year with regard to quality (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives(second and subsequent cycles)

6.5.3 Supporting Documents

7 : Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 : Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 : Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year. Describe gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-curricular activities, facilities for women on campus

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

7.1.11 : Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

7.1.9 : Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

7.1.9 Supporting Documents

7.2 : Best Practices

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

7.2.1 Supporting Documents

7.3 : Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 : Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust

7.3.1 Supporting Documents

2022-23

1 : CRITERION I - CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 : Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.3 : Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the University

1.1.1 : Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global developmental needs which are reflected in POs, PSOs and COs of the various Programmes offered by the Institution.

1.1.2 : Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the year

1.2 : Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 : Number of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs offered during the year

1.2.2 : Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/ elective course system has been implemented

1.3 : Curriculum Enrichment

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

1.3.2 : Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year

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

1.3.3 List of students enrolled

1.3.4 : Number of students undertaking field projects / research projects / internships during the year

1.4 : Feedback System

1.4.1 : Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester wise / is received from

1.4.2 : Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows

1.4.2 Supporting Documents

2 : CRITERION II - TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 : Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 : Demand Ratio

2.1.2 : Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the year ( exclusive of supernumerary seats)

2.2 : Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 : The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes/ have policies in place for different levels of learners

2.2.3 : Reaching out to employed persons - Percentage of the employed learners who are enrolled during the year

2.3 : Teaching- Learning Process

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

2.3.2 : Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning processes during the year

2.3.3 : Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues during the year

2.4 : Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 : Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the year

2.4.2 : Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B Superspeciality/D.Sc./D’Lit. during the year

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

2.4.4 : Average percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies during the year

2.4.5 : Full-time teachers and other academics in positions – Percentage of the sanctioned posts occupied by full-time teachers and other academics respectively during the year

2.4.6 : Learner : Academic Counselor ratio

2.5 : Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 : Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results during the year

2.5.2 : Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number appeared in the examinations during the year

2.5.3 : IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes including Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) have brought in considerable improvement in the Examination Management System (EMS) of the Institution

2.5.4 : Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination Manual

2.5.5 : Formative Assessment Standard Operating Procedures employed for continuous (internal) assessment followed by the Institution

2.6 : Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 : The institution has stated learning outcomes (generic and programme specific)/graduate attributes which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents

2.6.1 Write Up

2.6.2 : Attainment of Programme outcomes, Programme specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution during the year

2.6.3 : Average pass percentage of Students during the year

2.7 : Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 : Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process

2.7.1 Data Template

3 : CRITERION III - RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION

3.1 : Promotion of Research and Facilities

3.1.1 : The institution Research facilities are frequently updated and there is well defined policy for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented

3.1.2 : The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (amount INR in Lakhs)

3.1.2 Data Template

3.1.3 : Percentage of teachers receiving national/ international fellowship/financial support by various agencies including the applicant university for advanced studies/ research during the year

3.1.4 : Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellowships enrolled in the institution during the year

3.1.4 Data Template

3.1.5 : Institution has the following facilities to support research

3.1.6 : Percentage of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR and other similar recognitions by national and international agencies (Data for the latest completed academic year)

3.2 : Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 : Extramural funding for Research (Grants sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research projects) endowments, Chairs in the University during the year (INR in Lakhs)

3.2.2 : Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies during the year (INR in Lakhs)

3.2.3 : Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies during the year

3.3 : Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.1 : Institution has created an eco-system for innovations including Incubation centre and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge

3.3.2 : Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the year

3.3.3 : Number of awards / recognitions received for research/innovations by the institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the year

3.3.4 : Workshops / seminars conducted on innovative practices

3.3.5 : Innovative content developed in the form of e-modules / e-SLMs / MOOCs for : A. NMEICT B. NPTEL C. SWAYAM D. e-PG Pathshala E. e-SLMs F. other MOOCs platform G. Institutional LMS

3.4 : Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 : The institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research

3.4.2 : The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognitions/awards

3.4.3 : Number of Patents published/awarded during the year

3.4.4 : Number of Ph.D’s awarded per teacher during the year

3.4.5 : Research publications – Number of research papers published per teacher of the institution in the Journals notified by UGC care list during the year

3.4.5 Data Template

3.4.6 : Books and Chapters in edited volumes published per teacher etc

3.4.6 Data Template

3.4.7 : E-content is developed by teachers

3.4.8 : Bibliometrics of the publications during the year based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science/PubMed

3.4.9 : Bibliometrics of the publications during the year based on Scopus/ Web of Science – h-Index of the University

3.5 : Consultancy

3.5.1 : Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and the individual and encourages its faculty to undertake consultancy

3.5.2 : Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the year (INR in lakhs)

3.6 : Extension Activities

3.6.1 : Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development during the year

3.6.2 : Number of awards received by the Institution, its teachers and students from Government /Government recognised bodies in recognition of the extension activities carried out during the year

3.6.3 : Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC/Red Cross/YRC, etc. during the year

3.6.4 : Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above, during the year

3.7 : Collaboration

3.7.1 : Number of collaborative activities with other institutions/ research establishment/industry for research and academic development of faculty and students during the year

3.7.2 : Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the year

4 : CRITERION IV - INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 : Physical Facilities

4.1.1 : The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.

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

4.1.3 : Availability of general campus facilities and overall ambience

4.1.4 : Average percentage of expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year(INR in Lakhs)

4.1.5 : Expenditure incurred for infrastructure augmentation –Percentage of expenditure incurred for infrastructure augmentation

4.1.6 : Average percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the year(INR in Lakhs)

4.2 : Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 : Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has digitisation facility

4.2.2 : Institution has subscription for e-Library resources Library has regular subscription for the following:

4.2.2 Data Template

4.2.3 : Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals and legal databases during the year(INR in Lakhs)

4.2.4 : Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for online access)

4.2.4 Supporting Documents

4.3 : IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 : Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as LCD, smart board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities.(Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

4.3.2 : Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provision and updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi facility

4.3.3 : Student - Computer ratio

4.3.4 : Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Leased line)

4.3.5 : Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development

4.4 : Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 : Average percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the year(INR in Lakhs)

4.4.1 Data Template

4.4.2 : There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical and academic support facilities

4.4.2 Write Up

5 : CRITERION V - STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 : Student Support

5.1.1 : Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, Government and non-government agencies (NGOs)during the year

5.1.1 Data Template

5.1.2 : Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive examinations as offered by the Institution, during the year

5.1.2 Data Template

5.1.3 : Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution

5.1.4 : The Institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases

5.1.6 : Online Admission and Related Activities The status and process of online admission including payment of fees

5.2 : Student Progression

5.2.1 : Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the year

5.2.2 : Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the year

5.2.3 : Percentage of recently-graduated students who have progressed to higher education during the year

5.3 : Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 : Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter -university/state/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the year

5.3.2 : Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare

5.3.3 : Average number of sports and cultural events/competitions youth parliaments organised by the institution in which students of the Institution participated during the year

5.4 : Alumni Engagement

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

5.4.2 : Alumni contribution during the year (INR in Lakhs)

5.4.2 Supporting Documents

6 : CRITERION VI - GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 : Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 : The institution has a clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative governance

6.1.2 : The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management

6.2 : Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 : The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed Describe one activity successfully implemented based on the strategic plan with details of deployment strategy, during the year in not more than 100 - 200 word

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

6.2.3 : Institution Implements e-governance in its areas of operations

6.3 : Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.4 : Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/face-to-face Faculty development Programmes (FDP) during the year

6.3.1 : The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

6.3.2 : Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies publication and other academic incentives during the year

6.3.3 : Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the year

6.4 : Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 : Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

6.4.2 : Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the year for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V) (INR in Lakhs)

6.4.3 : Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals,philanthropists during the year for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V)(INR in Lakhs)

6.5 : Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 : Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes by constantly operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals

6.5.2 : Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance

6.5.3 : Incremental improvements made for the preceding during the year with regard to quality (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives(second and subsequent cycles)

7 : CRITERION VII - INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 : Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.4 : Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:

7.1.1 : Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year. Describe gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-curricular activities, facilities for women on campus within 100 - 200 words

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

7.1.11 : Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

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

7.1.3 : Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 100 - 200 words)

7.1.5 : Green campus initiatives include

7.1.6 : Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

7.1.9 : Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

7.2 : Best Practices

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

7.3 : Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 : Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 200 words

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)