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Annual Quality Assurance Report

(AQAR) of IQAC for the Academic Year

June 2016 to April 2017

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Mahatma Education Society’s

Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Sector 16, New Panvel, Maharashtra 410206

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR JUNE 2016 TO APRIL 2017

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

022-27456100/1700 ext 131

Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus

Plot no. 10, Sector -16

New Panvel

Maharashtra

410206

[email protected]

Dr. Daphne Pillai

09820123504

022-27456100/1700 ext 161

[email protected]

Dr. Aarti Sukheja

09930186306

EC/32/346 dated 3-5-2004

MHCOGN11351

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1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No.

Cycle

Grade

CGPA

Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

Cycle

2004-05

2008-09

Cycle

3.23

2010-11

2015-16

Cycle

3.25

2016-17

2021-22

Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest

Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC

Third Cycle of Re-accreditation: 16

September, 2016

i. AQAR 2016-17 (28-04-2017)

1.9 Institutional Status

University N.A. State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

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

www.pcacs.ac.in

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1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 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

*Annexure I Institutional Achievements

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

University of Mumbai

Received ‘Best College

Award’ from

University of Mumbai

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2.9 Total No. of members

*Head of the Institution: Dr. Daphne Pillai

*IQAC Coordinator: Dr. Aarti Sukheja

*IQAC Co-Coordinator: Prof. Bhavana Parab

*Librarian: Mr. Sanjay Munavalli

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: Faculty

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. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

 One-day State Level Workshop on “Autonomy Initiation’ on February 27, 2017.

 One-day Workshop on ‘Standards for High Quality Research and Analysis’ on

April 22, 2017.

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

 Internal Academic Audit (Mock)

 Internal Academic Audit Committee has been constituted with senior most faculty

members. It has been decided that an audit of all departments would be conducted

on an ongoing basis. Internal Academic Audit of all departments was conducted

from 27 June, 2016 to 5

July, 2016. Sixteen meetings were held to facilitate

interactions between various departments and IQAC.

NIL

22+4

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 Infrastructure

 Recognizing the need for augmenting classroom infrastructure,

two additional Audio Visual rooms have been made available for the purpose of

teaching for the current academic year.

 Additional computer laboratory with 50 computers is made available.

 Learning Resource Centre:

 Procured additional titles in the library.

 Purchased Bar Code Scanner to implement Online Library Visitor System. This will

have the following advantages: Paperless, Time saving, Error free, Easy to generate

reports.

 Purchased additional hand held scanners (two) for the library.

 Developed “Mobile App” to provide real-time services to users 24*7. Any user can

download it from ‘Google Playstore’ and keep track of their transactions. Students

and faculty members use their College I.D. No. and E-Mail provided to access the

said app.

 Prepared “QR (Quick Response) Codes” and deployed in the library to save time of

students and staff to access resources subscribed by the college.

 Inclusive Practices

 To ensure that all students with disabilities receive their total education within the

regular environment we have purchased Braille. We believe that educating students

with visual impairments is a must for achieving inclusion in the society

 We have a Functional Equal Opportunity Centre (EOC) offering free ships, fee

concessions & scholarships to achieve inclusion in education.

 To avoid financial problems and connected worries we have the following systems in

operation;

I. Fee concessions facilities for Sheculed Caste, Scheduled tribes, Nomadic tribes

as per government

II. Fee concessions to economically backward students from college

III. Facility for payment in instalments.

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IV. ‘Earn while you learn’ Policy

V. Internship with stipend.

 Under ‘Earn while you Learn’, Ms. Divya Nair, student of S.Y. Biotech., worked in

the administrative dept. of Biotechnology Dept. for a period of 3 months.

 Research Development Committee (RDC) reconstituted with 3 wings:

o RDC: Student Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Seema Somani

o RDC: Faculty Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Gajanan Wader

o RDC: Faculty Publications Wing: In charge: Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu

 Targets have been set for research in each wing.

 Four Minor Research Projects have been sanctioned by University of Mumbai.

 It was decided that quality research projects approved by Research Development

Committee would be considered for management sponsorship.

 Department of B.Com. organized One Day Training Programme on ‘Use of

Statistical Techniques in Research’ on 20th February, 2017. Around 50 students were

trained on how to use SPSS package for research.

 Department of Accounts & Finance Association ‘Finanza’ organized a ‘Seminar on

‘Basics in Research & Publication’ for students on 1

, March, 2017.

 IQAC & Department of Accounting & Finance organized One-day Workshop on

‘Standards for High Quality Research and Analysis’ on April 22, 2017.

 Student Research Wing of Research Development Committee trained students for

research through mentoring and workshops. Opportunities were given to

participate in many research events and competitions like Avishkar Research

Convention in which our students received recognition for their research work.

 Placement

 Two new appointments have been made in the Placement Cell:

 Ms. Tanvi Vadke

 Ms. Divya Nair

They will be assisting Prof. Padmaja Ganti- faculty, Placement –in-charge. They will

be visiting companies with profiles of our students for potential recruitment and

also have been directed to co-ordinate with Alumni for placements.

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 Youth Rova 2017 (JOB FAIR) is to be held in the college premises on 7th of May

2017. This fair will rope in 40 corporate big wigs which will immensely benefit the

placement opportunities for the students.

 Standardized format for reporting to IQAC:

Standardized format for reporting to IQAC has been prepared for collecting data from

various departments which has enabled IQAC to work with data more effectively and

with less preparation time. It has also provided an ease of support in creation of

analysis parameters which would aid future course of action.

 Feedback process:

IQAC has brought in several changes in the feedback process in the current academic

year which will be implemented from the academic session 2017-18.

 Teaching staff is in no way would be involved in the feedback process.

 Each semester feedback would be taken.

 Only students having attendance above 50% would be eligible to give feedback.

 Minimum 50% class strength must be present at the time of feedback.

 Creation of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

The ICC has been created for redressal of cases of sexual harassment amongst staff

and students. As per UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual

harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institution)

Regulation, 2015, Internal Complaints Committee is to be constituted with

immediate effect.

The following members are deputed for the committee:

1. Presiding Officer: Prof. Kiran Deshmukh

2. Faculty Members: Prof. Aditya Joshi and Prof. Kavita Kathare

3. Non-teaching Members: Mrs. Suvarna G. and Mr. Arun Radhakrishnan

4. Student Members: U.G. Ms. Jasmin Maruf (F.Y.B.Com. A)

P.G. Ms. Nikita Sakhare (M.Com.I)

5. NGO Member: Yvette LEE

 Examination

Flying Squad has been appointed and implemented in the I Semester examination

which has resulted in reduction of unfair cases.

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 Website:

The college website is regularly updated by Prof. Deepika Sharma

(H.O.D. of C.S./I. T) and her team who have been exclusively given charge for

uploading all the information relevant for the teaching learning community.

We have received high rankings from our stakeholders for having a student friendly

and easily navigable website.

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 2016-17

Plan of Action

Achievements

 To ensure fair access to and

affordability of academic

programmes for various

sections of society.

 Functional Equal Opportunity Centre (EOC)

offering free ships, fee concessions &

scholarships, Earn & Learn, Internships to

achieve inclusion in education.

 Free ships (Fee Waiver) were given to

economically backward students, sports

students and wards of our sub staff under the

Staff Welfare Category after proper scrutiny

of their applications and subsequent

interviews.

 Numbers of beneficiaries availing the various

schemes under EOC have increased from the

previous year.

 To avoid financial problems and connected

worries we have ‘Earn while you learn’ Policy

and Internship with stipend.

 Under ‘Earn while you Learn’, Ms. Divya Nair,

student of S.Y. Biotech., worked in the

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administrative dept. of Biotechnology Dept. for

a period of 3 months. 50 students from our

college work for Promotions Unlimited,

Registered Company of Pillai Group of

Institutions.

 Student Support Internship: Under the

International Collaboration with AIESEC

(International Association of Students in

Economic and Commercial Sciences) we

regularly depute students for training in

foreign countries which gives them

international internship opportunities.

 Two students (Anil Nair & Sejal Sawant from

F.Y.B.M.M.) have been sent to Hungary for

Internship via AIESEC from 23

April to 6

June,2017.

 Two students (Anil Nair & Sejal Sawant) from

F.Y.B.M.M. have been deputed to Hungary for

Internship via AISEC from 23

April to 6

June, 2017.

 To enhance outreach

programmes for the members

of the backward community

 Management Sponsored free ships, fee

concessions and scholarships were given on a

yearly basis.

 Special Coaching is provided wherever

required on request.

 To continue to provide

infrastructure comparable to

international standards.

 Felicitated with the ‘Best Infrastructure and

Facilities Award’ by Lokmat Group.

*Annexure I Institutional Award

 Additional computer laboratory with 50

computers is made available.

 Two smart class rooms have been added this

year.

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 To improve learning

resources.

 Textbooks, reference books, e-books, journals,

e-journals, digital data, newspapers worth

Rs.6,04,360 was added in the current academic

year.

 Prepared “Library Manual” to ease the

understanding of functions and services of

library.

 Prepared “QR (Quick Response) Codes” and

deployed in library to save time to access

learning resources.

 Developed “Mobile App” to provide real-time

services to users 24*7. Any user can download

it from ‘Google Play store’ and keep track of

their transactions. Students and faculty

members use college I.D. number and email

provided by the college to access the app.

(Mobile app link:

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/

details?id=ac.in.mes.meslibraryapp)

 To introduce e-based system

for different processes

E-based system is available for the following:

 Admission (Requirements, Eligibility,

Prospectus, M.E.S. Online Enquiry Form)

 Online Examination Facilities (Examination

Calendar, Online ATKT Form Filing, Online

Results, Exam Time Table, Passing Standards,

Unfair Means)

 Railway Concession Forms

 Attendance

 Feedback

 To strengthen the liaison

amongst the various

 Parent Teacher Meeting (Each semester)

 IQAC Meetings (5 in a year)

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stakeholders like, students,

teachers, parents, employers

etc.

 Alumni Meets

 Industry Linkages (Internships, Placements,

Certificate Courses)

 To ensure 100% utilization of

lecture timings.

Lectures were held as per schedule. Teachers

intimated Time Table Committee one day in

advance about absence, and appropriate

adjustments were made in time table to engage the

vacant lectures.

 To continue to prepare and

publish yearly academic

calendar /duty allocation

before the beginning of the

academic year.

 Yearly academic calendar/duty allocation chart

for 2016-17 was published towards the end of

the academic year 2015-16 and displayed on the

website.

 Academic calendar is directly linked to Google

calendar and gets updated on the college

website event/date wise

*Annexure II Academic Calendar

*Annexure III Duty Allocation

 To make the subjects more

interesting.

 International/National Study Tours/factory

visits/industrial visits for giving practical

exposure.

 Mock interviews, presentations, projects were

organized.

 You tube assisted learning.

 To support students.

(meritorious and academically

weak)

 Under Advance Learner Programme students

were made to solve University Papers and

efforts were made by teachers to explain the

advance learners how to improve upon their

performance.

 Remedial Coaching for weak students, Bridge

Courses for difficult subjects, Student

Mentoring, Language Lab for vernacular

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students, Schemes for financially backward

students, Guardian Teachers for weak students

and Counselling was conducted.

 To keep guardians updated

about their wards’

performance.

 Parents Teacher Meeting arranged regularly

for discussing wards’ progress.

 Follow up action taken on the feedback from

guardians.

 Letters sent every month to the guardians

informing wards’ attendance.

 One to one interaction of the class teacher with

the guardian whose performance needed

improvement.

 Student/Staff Recognition

 Best Student Award is given every year.

 Best Library User Award for student and staff.

 Felicitation of students in academics, sports,

cultural, social work, associations, magazine

and other categories for their contribution.

 Dept. of C.S./I.T. has iniated Best Student

Award is given at each level F.Y, S.Y. T.Y.,

 To address student grievances

promptly

 Grievance Committee is functional and active

to attend to all grievances without delay. We

have a three tier system in addition to the

Grievance Cell. Students can approach the

class teacher directly. Next stage, student can

contact H.O.D./Coordinator. After both

avenues are tried the matter can be referred to

the Principal or Vice Principal.

 Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been

created for redressal of cases of sexual

harassment amongst women staff and girl

students.

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 A complaint box is also provided next to the

office of Vice- principal and the complaints are

being addressed.

 To conduct greater numbers of

seminars and workshops of

National and International

importance at our campus.

 A number of workshops and seminars were

conducted by different departments for the

benefit of students and teachers.

*Annexure IV Seminars & Workshop Organized

 Teachers were given all support to attend

seminars and workshop for which the

management bears all expenses.

* Annexure V Seminars & Workshops Attended

 To continue to fulfil our social

obligations

 As per our institutional policy every

Department/Association was involved in

carrying out activities for the betterment of the

society.

 Students Council also contributed to social

cause by collecting donations for various

NGO’s.

 Conducted our annual event ‘Community

Service Day’ in which a number of N.G.O.s

were invited. Our College hosted the inmates

of Shanti Niketan Old Age Home. Our college

raised funds and made generous donations to

the said N.G.O.

 A fund-raiser talent show ‘Uber Rang’ was

organized by Mahatma Education Society for

all units under its umbrella. The collected

amount was utilized for various social

initiatives.

 The college N.S.S. Unit & Social Awareness

Cell carried out a number of initiatives

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towards the betterment of the society.

*Annexure VI Community Service

 To strengthen research culture

 Research Development Committee was

reconstituted to inculcate research culture

amongst staff and students.

 ENACT (Environment Awareness and

Conservation Team) encourages student

research into issues relevant to the society.

 Four Minor Research Projects have been

sanctioned by University of Mumbai in this

year.

 Two teachers are on the Editorial Board of

reputed journals.

1. Dr. Seema Somani (H.O.D., Department of

Commerce) is the Member of Editorial

Board - AHEAD International Journal for

Recent Research Review Bangalore, Online

ISSN: 2456-205X

2. Prof. Shabab Rizvi was appointed as a

Member of Review Committee for Aadhar

International Research Journal.

 Our Librarian is the Editorial Advisory Board

Member for Shodh Chetana, Special Issue, on

Library and Information Science Journal.

 Research journals/papers were published in

journals of repute.

 U.G. students participated in Inter-collegiate

Research Conventions like – Avishkar.

 To encourage students to write research papers

a Multi-Disciplinary Journal titled ‘Focus’

was published by the Department of

Accounting & Finance.

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 Biotechnology students presented their

research work in the 8th Youth Science

Congress, organized by University of Mumbai,

M.S Swaminathan Foundation, Chennai, Rajiv

Gandhi National Institute of Youth

Development, Chennai and SRM University,

Chennai on February 16-18, 2017.

*Annexure VII Research Initiatives

 To arrange special programs

for teaching / non-teaching

staff.

 Health Check-up Camp in association with

Apollo Hospital, Nerul

 Get together for staff which included screening

of movie followed by refreshments.

 Session on “How to grow your own money

through mutual fund investment’ by Dr. Suhas

Chavan, Financial Advisor, Arth Gyaan Centre

for Financial Planning on 4

October, 2016.

*Annexure XVIII Activities of Associations

 To protect the environment

 Composting of solid waste of canteen and

garden

 Research on Waste Management

 Research on Water quality ( Kalundre River)

 Cleanliness drive under the umbrella of Swach

Bharat Abhiyan at Panvel railway station

 Green measures such as rain water harvesting,

composting, energy conservation, use of

renewable energy, efforts for carbon neutrality,

e-waste management, environmental research

and the like have been adopted by the

institution towards environment protection and

sustenance.

 Panvel Railway Station received Second Rank

in Maharashtra and 35

Rank in India by

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IRCTC for its Cleanliness. The work done by

Nature Club, which has adopted Panvel

Railway Station, has received appreciation

from all corners.

 To strengthen linkages.

 MOU with NYU-STERN Urbanisation Project for

setting up ‘Urban Expansion Observatory” at our

Campus.

 Tie up with Google India Ltd.

 International Exchange Programme with St. Mary's

University, California, U.S.A.

 Coaching for Banking, M.P.S.C. and U.P.S.C.

 Certificate Courses:

1. Add on course on ‘Financial Markets’ was

conducted by American Academy of Financial

Management India Ltd from 17th October, 2016

to 21st October, 2016.

2. In association with National Stock Exchange

organized a ‘Skill Development Training

Program’ on ‘Fundamentals of Capital Markets’

from 19

September to 24

September,2016. 180

students were beneficiaries of it.

Our Institution is an Authorised Training

Centre for Skill Development Programme

under PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas

Yojana)

3. Certificate Course in ‘Oracle’ by Oracle

University. (This year students did not enrol for

the said course)

4. Foreign Language Course in Language

Laboratory.

5. Tally ERP Accounting Course with MKCL from

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December to 15

December,2016.

6. Course in Plant Tissue Culture &

Bioinformatics with Srujan Biotech. (It will be

conducted in the month of May,2017)

 To improve placements

 238 students were selected through campus

interviews.

 Campus interviews were conducted by

companies such as Infosys, TCS, L & T,

CAPGEMINI CAMS, Nokia HERE, Lilac

Insights, GEP Solutions, , IKS health Care, and

the like.

 Two new appointments have been made in the

Placement Cell for Outdoor Publicity:

Ms Tanvi Vadke

Ms. Divya Nair

 To strengthen alumni

participation.

 Department wise alumni meets were held in

the current academic year.

 Department of I.T. & C.S. felicitated alumni

students and Special Felicitation was done for

one Alumni for extraordinary progress in his

field of work.

*Annexure VIII - Alumni Meet

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body: No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

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Part – B

Criterion – I

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

Ph.D.

P.G.

U.G.

08 (B.Com. 1

division

Grant in

Aid)

P.G. Diploma

Advanced

Diploma

Certificate

Others

Total

Interdisciplinary

Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBSGS (Credit Based Semester and Grading

System)

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern

Number of programmes

Semester

Trimester

Nil

Annual

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1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)

Alumni Parents Employers Students

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

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

salient aspects.

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

 We implement revisions in syllabus carried out by University of Mumbai from

time to time and some of our faculty members are active members in the

Syllabus Revision Committee of Mumbai University.

 Research Development Committee(RDC) reconstituted with 3 wings:

o RDC: Student Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Seema Somani

o RDC: Faculty Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Gajanan Wader

o RDC: Faculty Publications Wing: In charge: Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu

 Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

The ICC has been created for redressal of cases of sexual harassment amongst

staff and students.

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Criterion – II

TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

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

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

Seminars/

Workshops

Presented papers

Resource Persons

*Annexure IX – List of Conference Attended

*Annexure X– List of Paper Presented at Seminar/Conference/Workshop

Total

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Others

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Others

Total

Guest: -

Visiting: 17

Temporary: -37

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

 Use of ICT in teaching - learning- Teachers were encouraged to make use of ICT to

enable the students to understand the subject more effectively and create interest in

the subject. YouTube assisted learning is being practiced which enhances

comprehension of complex concepts.

 Student Mentoring: Enabling academically weak students to cope with the learning

by making groups with an academically strong student.

 Mentoring by management, corporate guest, teachers and students: Mentoring

was done to acquaint students to the practicalities of the actual world scenario.

 Fresher’s Orientation: Orientation was conducted for the first year students to

acquaint them with the rules and regulations, activities and events, associations and

other important information about the college.

 In certain subjects, movies, advertisements, documentaries related to topics were

shown to give a better understanding of real life situations.

 Case Studies and discussions on them is a regular practice for different subjects.

 Study Tours/Field Visits have been a common activity for many subjects.

 Performance test: Performance test were conducted to monitor the performance of

students.

 Remedial Classes: Extra lectures for academically weak students, sports students

and cultural students.

 Vacation (Extra) lectures: Extra Lectures were conducted for final year students of

the next academic year in the current academic year.

 Guardian Teacher: Regular monitoring and assistance of weak students through

guardian teacher.

 Advance Learner Programme: Under this, advance learners were made to solve

University Papers and efforts were made by teachers to improve upon their

performance.

 Feedback: Formal/Informal Feedback from students and follow up action.

 Interaction of coordinator with the Class Coordinator: Interaction was beneficial

for identifying problems in teaching-learning.

 Bridge Course: Bridge Courses on subjects which were not familiar to students were

conducted.

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 Language Laboratory: Students having language barrier were identified and given

English mentoring.

 Guidance Sessions/Expert Lectures: Guidance Lectures were conducted for final

year students of different streams by subject experts. Expert Lectures were

conducted on various themes relevant for students.

 Use of Braille: Braille is available for the visually challenged students.

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)

Within the parameters of Mumbai University regulations, we have been carrying

out a student friendly and transparent examination system.

 Transparent and Unbiased Examination

 Three sets of question paper were taken from H.O.D.s and selection of single

question paper was done by Examination Committee Chairman through

lottery. Selected question paper was photocopied and bundled by the

Examination Committee and stored in a sealed cover and kept in a sealed

cupboard. Question paper bundles were taken 30 minutes before the

examination in-front of a witness.

 Exam Committee members are involved in the photocopying of question

papers instead of the earlier system where Department Heads/ Coordinators

were responsible for photocopying the question papers.

 Operating procedure for conduct of examinations:

 Tentative exam dates were incorporated in Academic Calendar announced

and put up in notice board at the beginning of the semester.

 Time Table, seating arrangement, hall ticket issue dates, result dates,

admission dates, etc., were announced 45 days before the examination

through Notice Boards/Website and class room announcement

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 New Initiatives by Examination Cell:

 In and out muster for entry and exit of faculty in Examination Room.

 First year question papers were sealed and opened in front of students after

obtaining their signatures in the examination hall.

 Instead of preliminary examination we have introduced assignments for

third year students which is submitted to subject teachers which has resulted

in greater participation from students.

 New Equipment for Examination Cell:

 Web cam has been procured.

 Open Book Examination:

 We are affiliated to Mumbai University and the said University does not

advocate this system.

 Double Valuation:

 There is a built in system of Moderation of answer papers evaluated by an

Examiner either by External Faculty or Internal Faculty which we follow

strictly.

 Photocopy:

 There is a system of revaluation as per University norms and student can

see the pattern of evaluation from the Examiner. Students can also demand

photocopy of answer sheets.

 Centralised Internal Assessment Test

 Centralised Internal Assessment Test was conducted for all the courses

simultaneously.

 Unfair Means Cases reported during the Examination-

 Unfair means cases were reported and cases were counselled.

 New Practice

 We have planned to install air conditioners in the Examination Room.

 Flying Squad has been appointed and implemented in the I Semester

examination. There has been a reduction in unfair cases.

 In the Department of I.T. & C.S. interchange of answer papers has been

carried out to unbiased assessment.

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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus

development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development

workshop

*Refer to Annexure IV– Seminar & Workshops Organized

*Annexure XI– List of Syllabus Revision Workshop Attended by the Faculty

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 (Grades)

B.Com.

232

O - 19

A- 65

B-42

C-30

D-10

E -1

B.Sc.C.S.

A-18

B-28

C-14

B.M.S.

174

O - 1

A-51

B-43

C-29

D-9

E -1

B.Sc.I.T.

212

O - 8

A-46

B-28

C-3

B.Com. A/F

132

O - 15

A-50

B-28

C-8

D-2

E -1

B.Com. F/M

A-8

B-17

C-16

D-4

B.M.M.

O - 1

A-5

B-9

C-15

D-6

B.Sc.Biotech.

O - 4

A-14

B-18

C-2

M.Sc.IT (Sem. –I)

A-16

B-16

M.Sc.IT(Sem. –III)

O - 1

A-7

B-10

C-4

M.Com. (Sem. –I)

120

O - 1

A+ 2

A-20

B+16

B-29

C-8

D-2

M.Com. (Sem. –III)

102

O - 9

A-27

B-22

C-12

D-3

E-1

M.Sc. Biotech. (Sem. –I)

A-18

B-7

M.Sc. Biotech. (Sem.–III)

O - 2

A-14

B-7

C-1

Participation in Revised Curriculum Discussion::workshop: 27

Member Board of Study: 0

Revised Curriculum Workshop conducted: 02

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

processes

 Contribution

 Preparing IQAC Calendar (One year in advance), Academic Calendar (One year in

advance), and Examination Calendar (Beginning of each term): Calendars spell out

time bound targets and acts as the plan of action that is used for monitoring actual

performance at the institutional level. IQAC Calendar and Academic Calendar is

prepared before the academic term begins. It is made available on the college

website as well as notice board so the students can understand our yearly plan

online and a copy of it is handed to the H.O.D.’s and Co-ordinators for them to act

upon.

 Time table for regular lectures and computer practicals is prepared well in advance

for the coming year and displayed on the Notice Board and College Website.

 Duty Allocation Chart (One year in advance): Before the beginning of new

academic session, various committees and faculty coordinator were proposed by the

Principal in coordination with IQAC and then finalized in the faculty meeting, so

that the activities of the new academic session can be planned in advance.

 Monitoring

 Conducting Internal Academic Audit through interaction with all the departments.

Regular meetings with the Coordinators and department heads

 Evaluation

 Academic performance of the students is monitored with the help of result analysis

which is used in departmental meetings for initiating necessary follow up action.

 Students & staff grievances are brought out through Grievance Committee and

Internal Complaints Committee which are aptly redressed.

 Teaching plans are prepared by respective subject teachers for all programmes of all

semester. The copy of the teaching plan is submitted to the H.O.D. within the period

of one week after the reopening of each term. All the subject teachers are required to

complete the syllabus as mentioned in the teaching plan.

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 Syllabus Completion Certificate is obtained from each subject teacher at the end of

semester to ensure that the entire syllabus is completed within the allotted time. If a

teacher fails to complete the portion within the allotted time, extra lectures are

organized.

 Examination Schedule contains all information relating to due date for marklist

submission, moderation dates, posting of marks in system, result declaration dates,

admission dates, etc.

Examination Schedule for all examinations of the concerned Semester is prepared

and issued by the Examination Committee as soon as Semester starts. A copy of the

schedule is displayed on Notice board of all programmes and website. Copies are

also issued to all Co-ordinators, Heads of Department, Library and office.

 Evaluation is carried out at a centralized place which is air conditioned where

students have no access. (C.A.P.)

 Papers are issued to the concerned teacher by the Exam Committee on the day of

correction at 8.00 am and collected back before the teacher departs. The number of

papers to be corrected by a teacher in a particular day is restricted.

 After correction moderation is carried out by an external faculty.

 On application for verification of results students are shown their answer papers by

the concerned teacher. Co-ordinators will also be present at the reverification

location which is announced in advance.

 Departmental/Other Associations Reports give information on the activities conducted

in the said year.

 Feedback Forms are analyzed and accordingly teachers with poor feedback are given

Letter of Caution and are counselled. Letter of Appreciation is given to teachers

who have received highest feedback from students.

*Annexure XII Letter of Appreciation & Letter of Caution

 Self-Appraisal Sheets We have a published format Self-Appraisal. All the teachers fill

in the Self-Appraisal Form annually, at the end of every academic year.

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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 (short term course)

*Annexure XIII Faculty Development Programme

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category

Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

Vacant

Positions

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the Year

Number of

positions filled

temporarily

Administrative

Staff

Technical Staff

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Criterion – III

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

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

institution

Regular Practice

 UGC and University Circulars pertaining to research are displayed on the staff

notice board.

 With the help of the college grants and management support, efforts have been

taken to develop research infrastructure like laboratories, advanced equipment’s,

modern ICT gadgets, access to electronic learning material, etc.

 INFLIBINET is available to the teachers to access research papers.

 Teachers are encouraged to pursue their PhDs and the College also provides

relaxation in workload and duty leave for carrying out research.

 Students are encouraged to write research papers and participate in paper

presentations.

 Support and motivation was given to the faculty to take up Major/Minor

research projects.

 Teachers who have completed their Ph.D. are felicitated by the management.

Initiatives

 Research Development Committee(RDC) reconstituted with 3 wings:

o RDC: Student Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Seema Somani

o RDC: Faculty Research Wing: In charge: Dr. Gajanan Wader

o RDC: Faculty Publications Wing: In charge: Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu

 Targets have been set for research in each wing.

 It was decided that quality research projects approved by the Research

Development Committee would be considered for management sponsorship.

 To create research culture, we have encouraged Second and Third year U.G.

students of Biotechnology Department to undertake Short Term Research

Projects, expenses of which were borne by the management.

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 It was planned that students would be trained for research through mentoring

and workshops on relevant themes.

 Mahatma Education Society’s, Pillai Group of Institutions, organises

International Conference annually, in association University Department of

Commerce, University of Mumbai, supported by U.G.C., which is platform for

teachers to present their research work. The outstanding papers are considered

for publications in the Research Volume. All the submitted papers are double

blind reviewed and the best papers are published in ISBN No. book by reputed

national publisher.

Outcome

 Four Minor Research Projects have been sanctioned by University of Mumbai.

 Dr. Daphne Pillai’s research paper titled ‘Women’s Education in India- The

power of a second chance’ has been accepted by the Global Association for

Humanities & Social Science Research (GAHSSR) for the 13

International

Conference on Social Science & Humanities which will be presented on 22-23

May, 2017 at the Congress Centre, Tecnico ( Universidadede Lis boa), Campus

da Alameda, Lisbon, Portugal. (Professional Conference Organizer: Global

Research & Development Services)

 Opportunities were given to participate in many research events and

competitions like Avishkar Research Convention in which our students

received recognition for their research work. Ms. Shivangi Chowdhary, student

of S.Y.B.Com. Acc./Fin., represented the college at the state level in the

Avishkar Research Convention ,2016. Ms. Disha Shah & Ms. Saral Joseph of

S.Y.B.Com. and Ms. Rasha Kirmani ,T.Y.B.Com. A/F represented the college at

the Zonal Level.

 Dr. Gajanan Wader has been recognised as a teacher of University of Mumbai

for the Ph.D. (Commerce) degree in Accountancy with effect from 14th July,

2016.

 Dr. Seema Somani, has been recognised as a Guide of University of Mumbai

for the Ph.D. degree in Commerce with effect from 3

April, 2017.

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 Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu & Dr. Aarti Sukheja have been recognised as a Guide of

University of Mumbai for the Ph.D. degree in Business Economics with

effect from 3

April, 2017.

 Dr. Farhat Shaikh completed her Ph.D. from Mumbai University in January,

2017. (Topic: Relationship between job satisfaction, organisational commitment

and motivation in public sector banks in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai)

 Prof. Kavita Baddi submitted her Ph.D. thesis in January, 2017.

 Prof. Abida Khan submitted her Ph.D. thesis on 13

April, 2017.

 Our faculty Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu has bagged the Award for Outstanding

Research Paper for her paper titled’ Optimising Demographic Dividend

through skilling India’ in the said International Conference on 12

-13

January,2017. The theme of the 14

International Commerce & Management

Conference was ‘Management Strategies for Global Investments in India &

from India: FDI & ODI.’

 Dr. Seema Somani was appointed as a moderator in the 5th Global Conference

on the theme "Managing Business in India - An Emerging Economy” held on 3

December, 2016 organised by Pillai Institute of Management Studies and

Research, New Panvel.

 Dr. Seema Somani was appointed as a Judge for Zonal /District Avishkar

Research Convention 2016-17 on 19

December, 2016 at S.I.E.S. College of

Commerce and Economics, Sion (E), Mumbai.

 Dr. Seema Somani was appointed as a Judge for final round of Avishkar

Research Convention 2016-17 on 24

December,2016 at V.G.Vaze College of

Arts, Science and Commerce, Mulund, Mumbai.

 Dr. Seema Somani was appointed as a Judge for Inter- Collegiate Research

Competition 2016-17 on 25

February,2017 at SIES College of Commerce and

Economics, Sion, Mumbai.

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 Raveena Menon (Student: T.Y.B.M.M. Advertising) won first prize for her paper

presentation for ‘Outstanding Research Work’ on the topic ‘Demonetisation &

its impact on the common man’ conducted by Barns College, Panvel on 23rd

February, 2017.

 One Day Training Programme on ‘Use of Statistical Techniques in Research’

was organized on 20th February, 2017. Around 50 students were trained on how

to use SPSS package for research.

 Department of Accounts & Finance Association ‘Finanza’ organized a ‘Seminar

on ‘Basics in Research & Publication’ for students on 1

, March, 2017.

 One-day State Level Workshop was organised on ‘Standards for High Quality

Research and Analysis’ on April 22, 2017.

 M.Com., M.Sc. I.T. and M.Sc. Biotechnology students were guided by the faculty

to carry out research projects for dissertation.

 Dr. Seema Somani (H.O.D., Department of Commerce) was appointed as the

Member of Editorial Board - AHEAD International Journal for Recent Research

Review Bangalore, Online ISSN: 2456-205X

 Prof. Shabab Rizvi was appointed as a Member of Review Committee for

Aadhar International Research Journal.

 Librarian Mr. Sanjay B. Munavalli was appointed as the Editorial Advisory

Board Member for Shodh Chetana Special Issue on Library and Information

Science Journal,Vol.3., I. No.(1),2017. ISSN: 2454-1477.

 Department of Accounting & Finance published its annual Multi-Disciplinary

Journal ‘Focus’ to encourage students to write quality research papers.

 Department of Accounts & Finance Association ‘Finanza’ organized a Seminar

on ‘Basics in Research & Publication’ for students on 1

, March, 2017.

 8th Youth Science Congress was organized by University of Mumbai on

February 16-18, 2017. It aimed at providing a platform for young students to

present their research work and discuss priority issues in enabling science and

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technology applications for human welfare. The following students from

Biotechnology Department were encouraged and guided to participate and

present posters.

Sr.

No.

Name of the project

Name of the students

Lev

Faculty In-

charge

In vitro evaluation of

chemical agents in the

management of dandruff

1. Salvi Aishwarya Santosh

U.G.

Ms. Meenakshi

Jori

Effect of artificial fruit

ripening agent Ethephon

on banana

1. Shinde Samruddhi Arun

2. Riddhi Jore

3. Shruti Jadhav

4. Manali Desmukh

U.G.

Dr. Remya

Varadarajan

 A visit to Advanced Center for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer

(ACTREC), Kharghar was organized on 1st December, 2016 for 15 students of

B.Sc. Biotechnology in which they were acquainted with the different

laboratories, various techniques and instruments that are used like Flow

Cytometry, Mass Spectrometer, Histology, Laser Confocal microscope,

Expression profiling, DNA sequencing and Animal facility.

 Ms. Pooja Mugundan, Ms. Dhanshree Patil and Ms. Chaityana Pulekar

students of S.Y.Biotechnology secured First place at the 16

State level

MicrobiOlympiad organized by R.C. Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College,

Shirpur in 63 different colleges all over Maharashtra on 9

January, 2017.

 Three students of M.Sc. Biotechnology part I students ,Ms. ShwetaVijaykumar

Kartha, Ms. Vaishnavi Uday Samant& Ms. Tanishka Suhas Bagwe, have been

beneficiaries of hands on training on ‘Advances in Microscopy’ which was

organised by the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT),

Matunga from 16

January to 18

January, 2017.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed

Ongoing

Sanctioned

Submitted

Number

NIL

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs

NIL

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3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed

Ongoing

Sanctioned

Submitted

Number

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs

1,03,000

*Refer to Annexure VII Research Initiatives

3.4 Details on research publications

International

National

Others

Peer Review Journals

Non-Peer Review Journals

e-Journals

Conference proceedings

* Annexure XIV List of Paper Published

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

Number

Duration

Year

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total

grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects

Minor Projects

1 year

University of

Mumbai

1,03,000

Interdisciplinary

Projects

Industry sponsored

Projects sponsored by

the University/

College

Students research

projects

(other than compulsory

by the University)

Any other(Specify)

Total

5.403

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3.7 No. of books published

i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

*Refer to Annexure VII Research Initiatives

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

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

Experts Chairpersons Resource persons

*Annexure XV Faculty as Resource Person

*Refer to Annexure XVI Awards & Recognitions

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 College

Total

Level

International

National

State

University

College

Number

Sponsoring

agencies

NIL

Rs.103000

103000

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3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

of the institute in the year

Research awards

PhD Completed /Research fellows: 01

*Annexure XVI Awards & Recognitions

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. 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 Project 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

Type of Patent

Number

National

Applied

Granted

International

Applied

Granted

Commercialised

Applied

Granted

Total

International

National

State

University

District

College

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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

*Annexure XVII N.S.S. Activities

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

Institutional Social Responsibility

Achievements in the Social Arena

 Savvy Honours Celebrating Success Award

 Dr. Daphne Pillai, Principal, PCACS, Co-Founder of the Pillai Group of

Institutions and Chairperson, Management Board, Mahatma Education

Society, received the Savvy Honours Celebrating Success Award organised by

“Savvy” magazine on 24th July, 2016.

 Dr. Daphne Pillai has been elected as the President Elect of the International

Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry, Maharashtra Chapter.

Major social activities

We believe in fulfilling our responsibilities towards the society and also teach the

younger generation the relevance of giving back to the society to which they

belong. Therefore, we try to maximise our effort through various forums:

 Social Awareness Cell (constituted voluntarily by Departments &

Associations)

 Department of B.M.S. (Visit to Shantivan Old Age Home) (11th August, 2016):

Distributed food items, BP instrument, Diabetes check machine, Pain relieving

balms & First aid requirements.

 Department of B.M.S. (Visit to Jankalyan Sevaashram, Panvel) (28th January, 2017):

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entertaining events like dancing, singing and games for the inmates. Stationery

such as pens, pencils, books and old clothes as well as eatables like rice grains,

dal, biscuits and cakes were donated.

 Department of B.M.S. (Street Children in Panvel) (10

August,2016): Monetary

donations were given, food and clothes was distributed, to the street children in

Panvel. Games were also organised for them.

 Department of B.M.S. ( Self Defence programme) (4th March,2017): B.M.S.

Department conducted Self Defence programme for girl students. Sanrakshan

team taught them the basics to make them equip them to be able to protect

themselves.

 Department of Commerce (Tribute to martyrs) (26th July,2016): A tribute was given

to the Kargil Martyrs on the account of Kargil Vijay Diwas by the Department of

Commerce by organising a lecture on’ Kargil War and Career options for

students in Defence’ by Retd. Major Vinay Degoankar.

 Economics Association (Free Medicines): (15th February, 2017): In collaboration with

Maharashtra Sashan Aarogya Seva, Panvel distributed free medicines for

deworming to 765 students.

 Department of C.S./I.T. (Smile Project) : (26th September, 2016 – 3rd October ,2016):

Department of C.S./I.T. teamed up with SEAL, a Panvel-based NGO, and

collected over sixty 20 kg bags worth of old clothes, bags and blankets. These

articles were then donated to the SEAL Ashram.

 Department of C.S./I.T. (E-Money Drive (Department of C.S./I.T.) (12th January,

2017): Under this project an E-Money Drive was organised wherein a battalion of

students created awareness amongst hawkers about the benefits of digital

payments & digital transactions.

 Department of Acc./Fin. (Entertainment Programme for the Deaf and Dumb) (23rd

February,2017): Visited Ramchanra Kurulkar’s Bahuudeshiya Shikshan Sanstha’s

Karnabadhir /Matimand Niwasi Vidyalaya (Deaf and Dumb Residential School)

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Chiple and organized an entertainment programme for school children which

included painting competition, dance and the like. Students gifted various

indoor games to children as well arranged for snacks.

 Department of Financial Markets (Community Service Program) (23rd February, 2017):

Organised Community Service Program at Rotary school for Deaf and Dumb,

New Panvel. Students taught the inmates how to make puppets and distributed

books.

 Department of Biotechnology (Charitable work for Orphan students) (January, 2017):

Organised a visit to Gyan Anathalaya , Kalamboli wherein our college students

interacted with the inmates and made an attempt to create awareness on

cleanliness and personal hygiene. Stationery materials and snacks were

distributed. Entertainment programme was organised.

 Department of Biotechnology (Awareness on Personal Hygiene & Environmental

Cleanliness & Tree Plantation) (11 January,2017): Organized a visit to Kanya Shala

School No. 03 in Panvel on 11th January, 2017. Our student’s conducted session

on “Awareness on Personal Hygiene & Environmental Cleanliness “for the

school students. (141 participants from 1st to 7th class) and their teachers. We

also planted saplings in their school garden premises.

 Economics Association. (Visit to Siddhi Karale Village) (20th December, 2016):

Students of B.Com. distributed cakes to the disadvantaged in the Siddhi Karale

Village.

 Mathematics & Statistics Association (3

October, 2016): Students visited Prerna

Orphanage and donated cash and distributed sweets/food items to all inmates

of the orphanage

 Nature Club (Cleanliness Drive): (From 17

September,2016): Members of Nature

Club, conducted Cleanliness Drive on account of Indian Railway’s Swachhata

Saptah from 17

September 2016. As Nature Club has adopted Panvel Railway

Station, its student members under the theme “Swachh Sahyog” participated in

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the said event. Commuters were made aware about the importance of

cleanliness and how cleanliness can be maintained on the station premises. The

said activity was appreciated by the Railway Authorities as well as RPF (Railway

Police Force).

 Nature Club (Railway Safety Week): (28 Novemeber-3rd December, 2016): Railway

Safety Week in association with Railway Police Force was celebrated. Members

of Nature Club performed a Skit on ‘How to travel in trains’ on account of

Railway Safety Week on 1st December, 2016.Commuters were made aware about

the situations that one faces while travelling by trains, accidents which may

happen due to negligence of passengers, illegal actions by young students like

crossing rail tracks, taking selfie on rail tracks, performing stunts were certain

issues on which awareness was created. The activity was appreciated by Head,

RPF Mrs. Vibha Chavan. A Session was arranged on “Railway Safety” on 3

December, 2016. Speakers for the session were P.S.I. Mr. Chaskar and Constable

Mr. Thombare who created awareness on precautions to be taken while

travelling.

 Social Initiatives by the Head of the Institution

Our Principal is in the forefront in supporting the vulnerable not only through

the institution but also through two important N.G.O.’s in which she is actively

involved.

 Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC)

Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur was formed in 1995 to inspire,

motivate and guide women to lead their lives with dignity and pride through

affirmative action and networking. Our Principal Dr. Daphne Pillai is the

Founder President of Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur. Certain

important projects undertaken are listed below:

1. Building Toilets Project in Varavane Ashramshala

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2. Sneha Santacruz Project (Personal Development Workshop for

underprivileged girls at the SNEHA (Society for Nutrition and Health Action)

3. Project with Sadhana Vidyalaya for the Deaf (The students of Sadhana

Vidyalaya for the Deaf were taken on an educational excursion on 19th

December,2016. Generous donations were made for funding education of

children.

4. Kidz Carnival (On the occasion of Children’s Day Celebration 14th

November, 2016, organised ‘Kidz Carnival’ to serve 25 orphanage children

from Manav Jeevan Seva Trust, Ghatkopar. Numerous fun filled activities

were organised.

5. Joy of Giving Project (The members of SIBC organized a Jumbo Sale from 6

8th October, 2016 to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week to raise funds to support

the various charitable activities conducted by the Association. This year too;

the SIBC members collected used clothes, shoes, jewellery, curtains, and other

household articles and put it up for sale at very marginal prices of Rs. 10 to Rs.

100 per item. More than 500 people from the nearby poor localities visited the

Campus and took maximum benefit from this Sale. )

6. Project ‘Fistful of Grain ‘on 10th October, 2016 (The project aimed at

providing grains such as (rice and dal) to the underprivileged section in our

society. The beneficiaries of this project were the inmates of an NGO- Access

Life in Deonar, who were undergoing treatment for cancer. The grains

collected provided them meals for more than a week.

 Euridite Education Mission

It is the social service wing of Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai Group of

Institutions. Euridite Education Mission (EEM) is a registered N.G.O.

established by Mahatma Education Society (MES). Conceived in the early 1980s,

it was actually established up a decade later and registered on 28th March, 1995

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under the Society's Registration Act 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust's Act

1950.

Its prime focus is to reach out to the underprivileged and marginalised section of

society, especially unemployed youth and women, and help uplift the economic

status of the poor.

 Institutional

 Community Service Day

Our institution hosted residents from Ramakrishna Niketan and Rajeev Rajan

Adhar ghar, Shantivan Old Age Homes on Community Service Day (Annual

event) on 21st January,2017. Senior citizens from these N.G.O.s visited our

campus and were treated to lunch, fun activities and a day of happiness with

the aid of our teachers and student volunteers. Voluntary contributions were

collected from students and staff and was utilized for various social causes.

 Social Initiatives by M.E.S. (Parent Body)

 Conducted our annual event ‘Community Service Day’ Society on 21st

January, 2017 in which a number of N.G.O.s were invited. We hosted senior

citizens from various N.G.O.s and made them feel special by treating them

with lunch and fun activities. Voluntary contributions were collected from

students and staff and were used for the betterment of the society.

 A fund-raiser talent show “Uber Rang” was organized by Mahatma Education

Society for all units under its umbrella. The collected amount was utilized for

various social initiatives.

 N.S.S. (National Service Scheme)

 International Yoga day

In association with Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Mumbai, observed International Yoga

Day on 21st June, 2016 by organising a Yoga Training Session on the campus.

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 Tree Plantation Drive

Participated in the Mega Saplings Plantation Drive at Village Koshimbe,

Bhiwandi, and Thane on 1st July, 2016.

 Essay Writing Competition on Tree Plantation

Organised an Essay Writing Competition on Tree Plantation on 30th June, 2016.

 Poster Exhibition on Tree Plantation

Organised a Poster Exhibition on Tree Plantation on 17th July, 2016.

 Disaster Management

Conducted Disaster Management Training on 5th July, 2016.

 Rehabilitation and Treatment Campaign

Organised Leprosy Education, Rehabilitation and Treatment Campaign by an

NGO, ALERT – INDIA, on 27th July, 2016. We collected 62,182 INR and donated

it to ALERT – INDIA for the said cause.

 Cosmetology Treatment Camp

Organised Free Cosmetology Treatment Camp in association with

Jyovi’s Care Pvt. Ltd. on 28th July, 2016

 Awareness Talk on Monsoon Induced Diseases

Organized an Awareness and Educational Programme on Monsoon Induced

Diseases for students in association with Lions Club of Navi Mumbai

Champions & Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi on 4th August, 2016

 Enrolment Camp for Electoral Roll

Organized a drive on 3rd and 4th August, 2016 in the college premises with the

objective of enrolling students, who had crossed 18 years of age, in the Electoral

Roll

 Organ Donation Camp

Organized an Organ Donation Camp in association with Wheels Charitable

Trust on 1st September, 2016

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 Swacch Bharat Abhiyan

Initiated Swacch Bharat Abhiyan on National Service Scheme Foundation Day

which was held on 24th September, 2016 with the objective of creating increase

awareness on cleanliness

 Peace and Non-violence Awareness Rally

Organized a Rally on Peace and Non-Violence on 2nd October, 2016 at New

Panvel on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary

 Constitutional Day

Celebrated Constitution Day on 26th November, 2016 in the different classes at

college level

The programme started with garlanding the portrait of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

followed by an informative speech on the constitution of India by Prof. Gurpreet

Kaur Kalsa

 AIDS Awareness Campaign

Observed World Aids Day on December 1st, 2016 wherein AIDS Awareness was

created amongst students. A poster making competition was organized and the

posters were exhibited to create awareness among students.

 7 days' Residential Camp

Organized 7-day Residential Camp from 5th December to 13th December, 2016

at Karole.The following activities were carried out: Zilla Parishad School

repairing work, cleaning and painting the entire school, tree plantation, school

ground levelling, health check-up camp, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan awareness for

villagers and lecture in Shivaji Maharaj School.

 `Women's Bike Rally' spotlights two-wheeler safety issues

On 3rd January 2017, in association with Navi Mumbai Traffic and Fortis

Hospital, Vashi, flagged off ‘Women’s Bike Rally’ for the ‘Road Safety

Campaign’. Over 250 women bikers participated in the bike rally to educate the

public on the importance of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.

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 World’s Largest Walk Against Blindness

Took part in the ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya – The Walk Against Blindness’

organized on 8th January,2017 which the Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute

(AEHI) and One Vision Health and Research Foundation claim it as the largest-

ever walk in the country to raise awareness for the pledging of eye donations.

Nearly 7,000 people across age groups and professions pledged to donate their

eyes during event on Palm Beach Road in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai.

The walk was preceded by a carnival in the top eight colleges of the city, with

students participating in singing, dancing and video-making contests. The

audition for the same was organized in our college campus on 19th

December,2016 and the semi-finals were conducted on 4th January 2017. 5

students were shortlisted for the finals. Our student Zubair Ulhaq (S.Y.B.M.M.)

bagged the Best Movie Making award in the final round for which he was

felicitated with a trophy, cash prize and certificate. Our student Immanuel John

(T.Y.B.F.M.) won the second prize in dance and was awarded a trophy and

certificate.

 Road Safety Week

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has organized the 28th Road Safety

Week from throughout the country to create awareness among the general

public to improve the safety on road. In association with the Ministry, conducted

a week long activities from 9th January, 2017 to 15th January, 2017 to contribute

to the cause of road safety. The activities included display of banners, lecture on

road safety, poster exhibition, essay writing competition on road safety, Short

film on road safety and a street play was also enacted for the same.

 Youth Week- Youth for Digitization and Cashless Society

Celebrated Youth Week from 12th to !6th January ,2017 observing the theme

“Youth for Digitization and Cashless Society”. A lecture was organized to

sensitize students about digital banking systems and a poster exhibition on the

said theme. Following the theme, a campaign was conducted at Raigad Bazaar

for the vendors on 23rd December ,2017. The vendors showed great interest in

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trying to understand the cashless transaction at a minimal level also. Some of the

N.S.S. volunteers spoke at an individual level to make people understand the

value of e-transactions and benefits of digital economy.

 Heartfulness Meditation Session

Organized Heartfulness Meditation Session in association with Ramachandra

Mission from 23rd to 25th January, 2017

 National Voters Day

Observed National Voters Day on January 25,2017 to promote participation in

elections and increase voter enrolment, especially of youngsters in the 18 to 19

years’ age group.

 Transform Maharashtra-Engaging the youth in governance

Participated in ‘Transform Maharashtra’ an initiative by ACT (Action for

Collective Transformation) which provides an opportunity to college students in

Maharashtra to put their heads together and come up with solutions to 11 critical

challenges being faced by the State at present. The top team in each of the

themes, chosen based on judges’ criteria would be given an opportunity to

present their solutions to Hon’ble Chief Minister.

 Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week

In association with CIDCO performed street plays to create awareness on anti-

corruption on 2nd, 3rd and 4th November, 2016 at different venues in New

Panvel, Kalamboli & Khanda Colony.

 Life Long Learning and Extension (D.L.L.E.):

In the academic year 2016-17, 68 students from different streams enrolled

themselves in different projects like Status of women in society, Annapurna

Yojana, Industry Orientation Project and Career Project.

Motivation Lecture was conducted on 15th October,2017 for encouraging and

guiding the students towards D.L.L.E. projects.

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On 12th January, 2017, 19 students (15 for Street Play and 4 for Poster

Competition) from our college had participated in the UDAAN FEST at Bharathi

Vidyapeeth (Hotel Management), Sector 8, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, organized

by Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai.

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Criterion – IV

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities

Existing

Newly

created

Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area

2000 sq.

metre

2000 sq.

metre

Class rooms

Laboratories

Computer Lab

Biotechnology lab

Seminar Halls

No. of important equipment’s

purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the

current year.

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Others – Computers

IQAC

Autonomy Committee

Placement

Minor research project

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Yes

Library:

1. All the books are being bar coded.

2. Library Book Database is being maintained.

3. Computerized Access to the book database and Internet facilities are available to

the students in library.

4. Students can access the N-list facility online where they can access various

scholarly and research journals. N-LIST (National Library and Information

Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content) has listed our institute under Top

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10 user’s list for accessing e-resources available with N-LIST.

5. The Online library catalogues is also available on the college website.

6. Library has created a Google group to communicate academic and related

information or news with staff and students.

7. Prepared “Library Manual” to ease the understanding of functions and services

of library.

8. Prepared ‘QR (Quick Response) Codes’ and deployed in the library to save the

time of the students and staff to access resources subscribed by the institution.

9. Developed ‘Mobile App’ to provide real-time services to users 24*7. Any user

can download it from ‘Google Play store’ and keep track of their transactions.

Students and faculty members can use their College I.D. No. and email I.D.

provided by the college to access this app.

10. Dedicated computers for research purpose for faculty.

Office Administration:

1. Computerized maintenance of Student Data, General Administration,

Admissions, Fees, etc. is done by the office staff.

2. Student’s data entry connected with MKCL database.

3. Use of MKCL software is done through University Portal.

4. Government Scholarship and Caste Validity is done through Government of

Maharashtra portal.

5. Registration of foreign students is done through Central Government Portal and

FRRO office.

6. Campus Care is our in-house software used for admission, fees etc.

7. E-based system is available for the following:

 Admission (Requirements, Eligibility, Prospectus, M.E.S. Online Enquiry

Form)

 Online Examination Facilities (Examination Calendar, Online ATKT Form

Filing, Online Results, Exam Time Table, Passing Standards, Unfair Means)

 Railway Concession Forms

 Attendance

 Our housekeeping staff on muster, take care of campus cleaning

 Our maintenance staff, on muster take care of maintenance of essential services

including generator

 Our hardware staff, on muster takes care of repairing and maintaining

computers.

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4.3Library services:

Existing

Newly added

Total

No.

Value

No.

Value

No.

Value

Text Books

24531

4785872.00

2688

449999.00

27219

5235871.00

Reference Books

2051

1823351.33

112

130610.20

2163

1953961.53

e-Books[N-LIST]

97000+

10000.00

3000000

5750.00

2903000

15750.00

Journals

146344.00

1500.00

147844.00

e-Journal

s[N-LIST]

6000+

10000.00

6000+

Ren*

5750.00

6000+

15750.00

Digital Database

10000.00

Ren*

5750.00

15750.00

CD & Video

829

3536.00

Nil

848

3536.00

Others (specify)

A. News Papers

B. Bound Volume

C. Staff Publication

E. MRP

F. Staff Thesis

G.UOM Annual

Report

101

10000.00

Nil

Ren. *

Nil

5000.00

Nil

111

15000.00

Nil

Note: a. All values mentioned are in Indian Rupees

a. Ren* indicates renewed subscription of database and newspapers/journals

b. MRP indicates Minor Research Project

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs.

Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres

Office

Dept.

Other

Existing

420

400

420

Added

Total

423

400

423

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4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other

programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

 Conducted ‘Library Information Instruction Programme’ for faculty members on

July, 2016 in Computer Lab-3 from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

 Information Literacy Instruction Programme was organised from 16

August,2016

to 19

August, 2016 for the fresher’s. The said programme intended to give

instruction on how to access library resources through Koha Web-OPAC, Learning

Resource Usage and importance of resources to prepare academic assignments.

 Department of I.T. & C.S. organized a One Day Workshop on ‘Automated

Software Testing’ on October 01, 2016. Resource person for the workshop was Mr.

Bishal Bose - Software Test Engineer, L&T InfoTech.

 Department of B. Com. organized One Day Training Programme on ‘Use of

Statistical Techniques in Research’ on 20th February, 2017. Around 50 students

were trained on how to use SPSS package for research.

 Department of I.T. & C.S. organized a Workshop for students to give them hands on

training on software testing programmes like ellipsis.

 Our parent body, M.E.S., has signed an MOU with Google India. We have

incorporated Google apps for education for all our faculty and students wherein

which all google services are provided free of cost to all our stakeholders- cloud

services, email, drive, calendar, etc.

 Our parent body, M.E.S., has signed an MOU with NYU-STERN Urbanisation

Project for setting up ‘Urban Expansion Observatory” at our Campus. This

collaboration has offered internship opportunities to students in the Urban

Expansion Observatory. Interns have been given opportunities in report writing,

web development, data analysis, GIS and remote sensing, drone image processing

etc.

 Tally ERP Accounting Course with MKCL.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipment’s

iv) Others

Total:

Rs.6, 38,390

Rs. 40,00,000

Rs. 39,500

Rs.67, 122,593

Rs.71,800,463

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Criterion – V

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Information on Student Support Services is given through the following modes:

 Prospectus

 Admission Counselling

 Fresher’s Orientation

 Website

 Separate notice board for each stream

 Notices put up in notice boards

 Announcements in class

 Student’s Council

 Class Coordinator

 Student Members in important committees

 E-mails via google groups

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

1. The Placement Cell arranges job fair in collaboration with employers.

2. The Alumni Association maintains consistent correspondence with alumni.

3. The Career Counselor provides necessary guidance to students in the choice of

their career.

4. Departmental records of student’s results and achievements.

5. Many departments maintain a database for recording the progress of students.

6. Periodic Parent Teacher Meetings at departmental level.

7. Student progression is monitored with the help of transcripts /transfer

certificates provided to the passed out students.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

U.G.

P.G.

Ph.

Others

3285

367

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(b) No. of students outside the state

Men Women

Demand ratio 1:27 Dropout 1.3%

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations

(If any)

 CET Coaching centre

 Coaching Centre for Competitive Examinations like U.P.S.C. /M.P.S.C. and Bank

exams

 Library has a separate section of books meant for preparation of competitive

examination & requisition forms are also available for students for requisitioning

books of their choice.

 Library disseminates information through notice board displays and emails via

Google groups about important announcement regarding various competitive

exams.

No. of student’s beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc.

State PSC UPSC Others

No.

1715

46.96%

No.

1937

53.03%

Last Year (2015-16)

This Year(2016-17)

Gen

eral

ST/

NT/

OBC

/SBC

Physically

Challen-

ged

Total

Gen

eral

ST/

/DT

OBC/

SBC

Physically

Challen

ged

Total

2860

201

439

3532

2871

273

472

3652

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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Student Counselling

 We have a Counselling Centre on Campus with one professional counsellor.

 Career guidance and personal counselling is carried out regularly.

 Orientations and talks are conducted periodically for the benefit of students.

 During the year 21 students visited the Counselling Unit. These students had

regular counselling sessions as per their needs. A total number of 67 individual

counselling sessions were held. The total number of family sessions held was 9 in

number.

 There were a range of issues and problems for which the students visited the

counselling unit. These students were either referred by the teachers or came

through self-referral. The teachers referred the students to the counsellor for issue

related to behaviour problems in class, low attendance, hyperactivity and

aggressiveness. The student visited the counsellor by themselves (self-referral) to

discuss issues like- relationship problems, family issues, study related issues, career

counselling, anxiety and depression, abuse, low self-esteem and other personal

problems.

Career Guidance

Sr.

No.

Date

Name of the

Organisation

Details of the Seminars Conducted

June,

2016

Alumni

Students placed

in Different

Companies

(L&T ,Wipro)

Alumni students shared their work experience with

third year 2016-2017 batch, and gave guidance on

the following: How to Face Interviews: Do’s and

Don’ts of interviews, New Technology used in IT

industry and Certification Courses.

June,

2016

Barclay’s Pvt

Ltd.

Career Counselling Seminar on ‘Personality

Development and Soft Skills’.

Conducted 2 days’ Workshop for third year I.T. &

C.S. students which included:

Industrial visit to Barclay’s & Mock Test.

Aptitude Test on Current Technologies.

Seminar on Personality Development.

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July,

2016

EduSharp Pvt.

Ltd.

MET

Mr. Sachin Patil conducted Aptitude Test, Group

Discussion & Mock Interviews.

Dec.,

2016

Barclays Pvt.

Ltd.

Career Counselling Seminar on ‘Personality

Development and Soft Skills’.

Dec.,

2016

Hexaware Ltd.

Mr. Shaikh conducted a Seminar on ‘New

technologies used in IT industries’.

January,

2017

Institute of Cost

Accountants of

India Navi

Mumbai

Chapter

Mr. Loganathan Prakash ,Chairman, was the key

speaker along with CMA (Cost Management

Association) Asit Kumar Ganguly , Mr. Sakpal,

Associate Members, to create awareness amongst

students on the courses of the Institute for pursuing

Cost and Management Accounting profession.

19th

January,

2017

Thomas Cook

Centre of

Learning –

Travel and

Tourism

Mrs Komal Katkade, Business Development

Manager, from Thomas Cook Centre of Learning,

was the key speaker. It is an initiative from Thomas

Cook (India) Ltd. (TCIL) aimed at building

knowledge and talent for the organization as well as

for the Travel and Tourism Industry.

March,2017

Freelancer

Session on ‘How to clear International English

Language Testing ( ILTS)’ by Mrs. Kamini Nariani,

Freelancer, who has a rich experience of 30 years.

March,2017

Technowin

Solutions Pvt.

Ltd., Training

Hub, Partner,

TISS, School of

Vocational

Guidance

Session by Mr. Mathew, Promoter, TISS on ‘Degree,

Diploma & Certificate Courses in HR,

Administration, Sales and Marketing under TISS.’

No. of students benefitted

* Refer to Annexure XVIII Associations Activities

850

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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

650

238

*Annexure XIX Placement Cell

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

 The Women’s Development Cell has been continually working upon sensitizing

and creating awareness on gender issues.

 In a sign of increasing sensitivity to the needs of women, we have purchased

Sanitary Napkin Vending & Burning Machine in the women's washroom. The

demand for the machine was instantly approved after representatives of the

Students' Council and the Women's Development Cell (WDC) approached the

college authorities with the idea. The machine, which dispenses a single pad after

coins worth Rs.5 are inserted, is already a hit on the campus. The WDC

representatives from our college helped in getting quotations for the said machine.

WDC has given requisition for additional Sanitary Napkin Vending & Burning

Machine in staff washroom.

 A Seminar on the topic ‘Women – Be in control of your mind and body’ was

organised for the girl students by Dr. Abhay Shete, Mother &Child Care Clinic,

Panvel on 10

December, 2016.

 An Essay Writing Competition on the topic ‘A World with Gender Equality’ was

organised for the girl students.

 Attended One Day Training on UGC (Prevention, Prohibition, Redressal of

Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational

Institutions) Regulations, 2015 on 21

January, 2017 organised by Maharashtra

State Commission for Women and WDC, University of Mumbai.

 Organised an Awareness Campaign through a Poster Exhibition on’ Zero

Tolerance of Sexual Harassment of Students & Women’ in our campus on 27th

February, 2017 as directed by Maharashtra State Commission for Women. The

objective was to create awareness on the University Grants Commission

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(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees

and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015.

Around 1,050 students, teaching and non-teaching staff participated in the drive.

Students were given information on the following:

i) What is sexual harassment?

ii) Composition and Role of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

iii) Inquiry & Redressal Procedure

 B.M.S. Department conducted Self Defence Programme for girl students on 4th

March, 2017. Sanrakshan team taught the basics under this programme aimed at

empowering the girls them by training them to know how to physically protect

themselves.,

 Women Development Cell celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March,

2017. Skit & dance performances were organised at Panvel Railway Station to

celebrate the said day. The women staff & girl students of our college felicitated

Railway Police Force women staff working in the station premises. Working women

were offered roses by our students. The said day was also celebrated within the

college. Students organised an entertainment programme and offered roses to

women teaching, non-teaching and sub staff working in the college. Everyone was

given an opportunity to express their thoughts in writing on this special day. On

this occasion, Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Khalsa, our women teaching faculty, was

felicitated on being featured on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page.

 Our faculty, Prof. Gurpreet Kaur Khalsa feels beautiful just the way she is. Her

version of beautiful has been acknowledged, appreciated and featured on the

Humans of Bombay Facebook page which has been covered by NDTV.

 Our Principal was the Founder of Soroptimist International, Mumbai-Chembur

Chapter, an International Women Organization, which has consultative status in

the United Nations. This organization, under the leadership of our Principal

undertakes various programmes for gender sensitization and women’s

empowerment. It conducts various Adult Literacy Drives and Skill Development

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Programmes for women such as Entrepreneur Skill Development, Spoken English

Skills and overall Personality Development.

 Prof. Abida Khan was invited as a Chief Guest on the occasion of International

Women’s day at Ratnamala Special Children School, Kamothe on 8

March,2017

*Refer to Annexure XVIII Associations Activities

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

*Annexure XX Gymkhana Council

*Annexure XXI Students’ Council

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students

Amount ( in Rs.)

Financial support from institution

(Economically backward & Staff welfare)

1,22,050

Financial support from government

260

4,344,500

Financial support from other sources

( CIDCO Stipend)

52,000

Financial support from other sources

(Management Scholarship for Sports)

85,270

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

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 To avoid financial problems and connected worries we have the ‘Earn while you

learn’ Policy & Internship with stipend. Under ‘Earn while you Learn’,

 Ms. Divya Nair, student of S.Y. Biotech., worked in the administrative dept. of

Biotechnology Dept. for a period of 3 months.

 Ms. Sushma Singh, student of M. Com. Part – II, works as a receptionist in the

Central Administration Department of the college.

 50 students from our college work for Promotions Unlimited, Registered

Company of Pillai Group of Institutions.

 Student Support Internship: Under the International Collaboration with AIESEC

(International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences) we

regularly depute students for training in foreign countries which gives them

international internship opportunities. Two students (Anil Nair & Sejal Sawant

from F.Y.B.M.M.) have been sent to Hungary for Internship via AIESEC from

April to 6

June, 2017.

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs/fest: 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:

GRIEVANCE CELL REPORT 2016-17

Category

Nature of grievance

received

Date of the

grievance

received

Solution for the grievance

Students

Corridor untidy (O- 104)

T.Y.B.Com.(A/F) B

16/06/2016

The timing of the

housekeeping staff was

changed.

Problem of white board (L-

204)

S.Y.B.Com. B

05/07/2016

Immediate replacement with

a new board was carried out.

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Cleaning of white board in

room (O- 304)

T.Y.B.M.M. (A)

10/01/2017

White Board was cleaned.

Problem of the false ceiling

S.Y.C.S. (L-503)

02/02/2017

False ceiling was repaired &

pigeon nests were removed.

Teaching

Staff

Faculty complained to

replace chalk board by

white board( L- 501, L-502,

L-503)

I.T./C.S.

12/07/2016

Replacement was done with

new white board.

Biotech. Staff needed more

space in Staff room.

12/08/2016

To create more space staff

room extension was carried

out.

The teaching staff

requested a podium in L-

402 & L-203.

01/02/2017

Podium was placed in the

classroom as per

requirement.

The commerce teaching

staff had a request to

permit support staff to visit

the canteen for getting

food items for teachers

during breaks.

02/02/2017

The Staff Grievance

Committee forwarded it to

the Vice Principal. The Vice

Principal gave the

permission for visiting the

canteen twice.(During

morning and afternoon

lunch time)

To fix a particular time for

lunch for the non- teaching

staff

20/02/2017

Lunch timings were decided

as :2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Disposal of sanitary

napkins

28/02/2017

It was decided to dispose

sanitary napkins with the aid

of burning machine installed

on the 4th floor.

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Criterion – VI

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision

• Our vision is ‘Education for All’. To fulfil our vision we welcome students from

diverse backgrounds irrespective of region, religion, caste, economic strata and

academic performance, subject to Universal rules.

Mission

• Achieving excellence in education by maintaining high standards of teaching,

shaping talents of students, moulding their character and imbibing in them a sense

of civic responsibility.

• Empowering students to become able, responsible citizens by imparting quality

education and inculcating sound values.

• Providing best of infrastructure comparable to international standards.

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

 The institution focuses on multi skill development of students in order to ensure

employability.

 We follow the Syllabus designed by the Board of Studies of University of

Mumbai. We give adequate field exposure and hands on training to enhance

their employability quotient.

 Teachers participate actively in syllabus framing and in revised curriculum

discussion workshops to obtain information and understand the changes.

 Our teachers are also members of Syllabus Framing Committee which helps

them to be updated about the recent changes in the curriculum.

Yes

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 Our faculty, Ms. Prerna Sharma, has been appointed by the Vice Chancellor,

University of Mumbai, as his nominee in the Panel for B.M.S. Syllabus Revision,

University of Mumbai on 21st December, 2016 at Shree Narayan Guru College of

Arts, Commerce and Science.

 Our Placement Cell /Career Counselling Cell conduct programmes throughout

the year so as to help students acquire the necessary soft skills for employment.

 Skill Based Certificate Courses are offered to students.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Recruitment of Quality Teachers

A. Management takes active part in recruitment, training, and follow up of

teachers.

B. Management asks for regular feedback of progress of teaching and quality of

teaching.

Quality Teaching-Learning

 ICT-enabled teaching-learning is of utmost importance for teachers in

performing their role of creators of pedagogical environments. The management

provides state of the art ICT facilities for imparting curriculum. We have made

available class rooms with LCD screens and a supporting staff is provided for technical

help. All the software as per syllabus are loaded in system (software are licensed

versions) so that uninterrupted practicals can be conducted. WiFi enabled computer labs

help teachers to access internet facility without disturbance. It is important to master

ICT skills for which we train our faculty to use ICT for teaching learning.

 Apart from classroom interaction, meaningful learning is initiated through

guided teaching, assignments, group discussions, workshops, seminars etc.

 Inquiry–based learning is provided through community survey, opinion polls,

case study, industrial visit, study tour and fieldwork.

 Peer learning is promoted within and outside the class hours.

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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 Semester system with Centralised Internal Assessment and CAP with deadlines

for marksheet and result was followed.

 Standardized and systematic Examination and Evaluation system is present.

 Examination schedule for the entire term was prepared in the beginning of each

term and put up in the notice board and website.

 The Principal and the Heads of Department monitored the performance of the

students by making an analysis after every internal test and external

examination. Result Analysis is discussed in the departmental meeting and

effective action is taken to improve whenever necessary.

 The teachers made an analysis of the performance of students after every

internal test and external examination in departmental meetings.

 Results were displayed within ten days of the examinations and marksheet

distribution within five days of the results.

 Moderation was carried out by teachers from other colleges. Inter-change of

answer sheets by same department for unbiased assesment.

6.3.4 Research and Development

 Research is a significant activity of the college

 The Principal and Management are proactive in upgrading infrastructure

facilities and making technology acquisitions on an on-going basis to aid

research amongst students and staff.

 Laboratories are well equipped hence sophisticated instruments and

equipment’s are available for strengthening research capabilities.

 Research Development Committee meets the Principal and the management

periodically for research related support.

 Management sponsorship is available for Quality Research Projects.

 The college library is a subscriber of N-LIST facility through which e-journals

and e-books are made available to the researchers (both students and staff).

Library is augmented with a number of books. Teachers can also access books

from the library such as American Information Resource Centre (AIRC) Library,

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British Council Library, Tata Institute of Social Science, etc. as we are members of

these libraries and have password access to their books.

 Research endeavours by the faculty and students is duly appreciated and

felicitated by the Principal and management of the college.

 Exemptions are provided in the form of relaxation in work load, flexi timings

etc. for completion of research assignments.

 Mahatma Research Forum was initiated by the Principal Dr. Daphne Pillai, in

April 2004 in recognition of a need to foster research practices among various

departments of the Mahatma Education Society. In 2008, the Forum initiated

“MES Faculty Seminar Series” – an innovative concept aimed to create an inter-

disciplinary platform for the various specialist departments of the Society. Yet

another initiative this year has been the inception of the “MES Student Seminar

Series”, in which the students from our various departments are nominated to

present their research or field projects carried out towards their graduation. MES

Research Forum Faculty Seminar Series 2016 was conducted on 23rd September

2016 in the Panvel Campus. All the paper presenters were awarded a Certificate

of Participation at the end of the Seminar.

 Mahatma Education Society’s, Pillai Group of Institutions, organises

International Conference annually, in association University Department of

Commerce, University of Mumbai, supported by U.G.C., which is platform for

teachers to present their research work. The outstanding papers are considered

for publications in the Research Volume. All the submitted papers are double

blind reviewed and the best papers are published in ISBN No. book by reputed

national publisher.

 Our faculty Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu has bagged the Award for Outstanding

Research Paper for her paper titled’ Optimising Demographic Dividend through

skilling India in the said International Conference on 12

-13

January,2017. The

theme of the 14

International Commerce & Management Conference was

‘Management Strategies for Global Investments in India & from India: FDI &

ODI.’

 Teachers and students are encouraged to participate in “Avishkar – Research

Convention” organised by University of Mumbai ,by sponsoring the travelling

expenses and printing expense of posters.

 Faculty is supported for attending Research Related Seminars and Conferences.

(Duty Leave is given, Registration fees is paid, travel grant/advance is given

etc.)

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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Library:

 The Library is central to all the academic activities of the college. It provides a

place in which to study, material for study and services to assist study.

 Implemented the Koha Open Source Integrated Library Management Software

with Web-OPAC facility to browse the collection of library 24*7 concept.

 With a computerized database of the books in the Library, the search and

retrieval of books is easy.

 The college is a subscriber of N-LIST facility through which e-journals and e-

books are made available to the faculty members, researchers and senior PG

students.

 Library has created Google Groups to communicate educational related

activities with staff and students.

 Library facilities are augmented by procuring new titles and copies of existing

books.

 Books are requisitioned by the H.O.D.s/ Coordination based on syllabus change

an augmentation is done without delay.

 Students have right to requisition books which is to be approved by the

H.O.D.s.

 Teachers can also access books from other libraries of which we are members.(

American information Resource Centre (AIRC) Library, British Council Library,

Tata Institute of Social Science, etc.

ICT:

 We have Google supported, continuous, uninterrupted supply of internet with

WiFi connection.

 Computer Laboratories and class rooms are supported by generators to avoid

electricity failure and loss of teaching hours.

 We have licenses for all the software required as per the curriculum.

 All Information Technology Laboratories have audio visual facilities in-

addition to class rooms with Audio Visuals.

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 Biotechnology Laboratories are equipped with latest equipment. Laboratories

have been recognized for purpose of “Research” by the University of Mumbai.

 Audio visual rooms have been made available for each department.

 All the four computer laboratories were regularly maintained by hardware

department.

 All machines were kept in conditions loaded with required software ready for

operation at short notice.

 Teachers are encouraged to supplement chalk board lectures with power point

presentations.

Physical Infrastructure/Instruments:

 Spacious well ventilated classrooms with fans and lights are provided

 To avoid wastage of time, there is a generator backup system.

 Many class rooms are equipped with Audio Visual projectors.

 We have four computer labs with 420 machines. All labs are fully AC

supported with online UPS system and licensed software.

 Biotechnology laboratories have latest instruments.

 Some of the class rooms are air conditioned.

 Well-equipped Gymkhana and Auditorium with modern facilities are

provided.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

We have a standardized procedure as under:

 Our H.R. policy is teacher/staff oriented.

 Staff Welfare activities were conducted year round

 Staff Training was provided

 Lady members were supported during their pregnancy by adjusting lecture

timing.

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 Lady members who have breast feeding babies were allowed to go in between

the lecture.

 Differently abled teachers were provided support and amenities.

 Staff can avail various benefits of leave such as casual leave / sick leave /

maternity leave/early going.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

 On account of our H.R. policy vacancy in teaching department rarely occurred.

 However, we followed the standardized recruitment policy this year also.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

 Students are encouraged to take up an Internship during their summer break,

mostly Second year going to third year students. The faculty recommend their

students to various companies and organizations.

 Our parent body, M.E.S., has signed an MOU with NYU-STERN Urbanisation

Project for setting up ‘Urban Expansion Observatory” at our Campus. This

collaboration has offered internship opportunities to students.

 To improve the employability of students and to expose the students to actual

industrial atmosphere linkages are being worked out with industries.

 Our Institution in association with National Stock Exchange had organized a

Skill Development Training program for students under Prime Minister’s

National Skills Development Corporation of India wherein 390 students are

going to be benefited.

 Our Biotechnology Department has collaborated with Srujan Biotech Ltd. to

provide training to students on plant tissue culture and other general aspects of

Careers in Biotechnology.

 Our Accounting & Finance Department conducted a Certificate Course in

association with Shahu Institute of Information Technology, New Panvel

(Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited) on “Tally ERP (0.9)

Accounting”. On the successful completion of the course the students were

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awarded certificates from the Institute and the mark sheets from Yashwant Rao

Chavan Open University (YCMOU).

6.3.9 Admission of Students

The institution is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The publicity of the

admission process starts from the day Press Release is issued by the government

relating to the declaration of result of qualifying examination for admission to

undergraduate courses.

PUBLICITY :

 Through Prospectus supplied to the students who approach us for a seat in

our Institution.

 Through Institutional Website which contains all information relating to the

courses offered, syllabus relating to each course, name of the Co-ordinator of

each course, various activities conducted in the Institute by the students, etc.

 Through Counseling Desk, handled by Experts, who can give Career

Counselling.

 Through Enquiry Desks manned by male/ female teachers to talk to students

and clarify their queries.

 Through Admission Committee members seated inside the admission room.

 Further, through our excellent results, infrastructure and student support we

have made an impact on the minds of guardians and students. Therefore, our

institution is the first choice of a 12th standard student when they fill their

application forms for admission.

TRANSPARENCY:

 The process of admission is fully transparent as there is a clear directive from

The University of Mumbai which we follow strictly.

 Any student desirous of having admission in our Institution can apply online.

Admission is based on marks obtained by the student in qualifying

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examination. A copy of online application along with admission form and

marksheet is to be submitted to the Admission Committee. Each application

has a separate identity number.

 On the last day of receipt of application forms (declared by the University), at

6.00 pm all applications are sorted out and merit list no.1 is put up in notice

board in front of the College entry gate.

 The Merit list contains names of selected candidates based on marks obtained

(Both open and Reserved Category).

 Senior teachers are the members of the Admission Committee overlooks the

entire admission procedures.

 No outsider is allowed inside the admission room during the process of

admission. Any aggrieved party can represent his/her case to The

Principal/Vice Principal directly or through written communication.

 After the last date for admission against merit list no. 1 , if there are vacancies,

merit list 2 is declared, and the process goes on until all the seats are filled.

 We follow the admission process as laid down by the University of Mumbai.

 Students have to register online on the University of Mumbai website, and

then submit their forms at the college within the last date of submission set by

the University.

 Merit List is displayed on the said date and students confirm their seats by

paying the required fees within 2 days.

 If seats remain vacant second merit list is put up and the same sequence

followed till all seats are filled up.

 We follow all the reservation policies outlined by the Government of

Maharashtra.

 Being a linguistic minority college, 50 % of our seats are reserved for malayali

students.

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6.4 Welfare schemes for

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

Yes/No

Agency

Yes/No

Authority

Academic

(2015-16)

Yes

Administrative

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?

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

 Our Alumni has been coordinating with us for placements through the

Placement Cell and through Alumni Meets.

 Alumni were invited to take Guest Lectures for our current T.Y. students.

 Suggestions were received from the Alumni during the Alumni meet.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

 We believe that Parents can play an active role in the development of the

college and their wards.

 A parent-teacher meeting is conducted every semester.

Teaching

Non teaching

Students

Not Applicable

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 We notify the parents well in advance dates for the meeting to ensure their

availability.

 In Parent teacher meeting parents interact with teachers, Co-ordinators, Vice

Principal and give their feedback on the quality of teaching.

 Corrective measures are taken, if any shortfall is found.

 Any parent can interact with Class Teacher/Co-ordinator / Vice Principal

without prior appointment during scheduled time.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

 ‘Thanks Giving Day’ was celebrated for the non-teaching & support staff on

April, 2017.

 Yoga Session was organized for the underprivileged women, who work as

helpers at Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, New Panvel, on the occasion of

International Yoga Day

 Free Health Checkup Camp was organized.

 The Sports Department organized Intra-Institute Cricket Tournament for the

staff.

 Gymkhana Facilities are provided for non- teaching staff after office hours.

 Children of support staff were given free ships on an ongoing basis. There

were eight beneficiaries of free ship for this academic year.

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

 The college has a dedicated Environment Protection Cell and Nature Club

for carrying out green initiatives in sustaining environment. Eco-friendliness

in the campus is the policy of the college. Some of our green initiatives are

listed below:

 Lawns and gardens are maintained with utmost care with the help of in-

house dedicated gardeners and cleaners.

 Trees were numbered

 Daily cleaning of the campus with the help of cleaners who are our in-house

employees.

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 Minimum use of papers and reuse of wasted files

 Waste paper basket is located in each floor of the college campus

 Solar Panels have been installed in the campus

 Energy audit of the campus is carried out

 Efforts for Carbon neutrality

 Shelters for birds were provided

 E-waste management

 Hazardous waste management

 Rain water harvesting has been carried out

 Composting is carried out of degradable (Canteen) waste

 Adopted the 3R policy – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

 Shredder machine is installed in Exam Cell to recycle the waste papers

 Butterfly garden is created

 Water Quality Assessment (Research)of Kalundre River, Panvel for the

period of April-June and July-September, 2016

 State Level Seminars on Environment related themes. Theme of State Level

Seminar on 20

February, 2017: ‘Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable

Development’

 Environmental Research: Mahatma Education Society has jointly developed

a Research Center called Urban Expansion Observatory (UXO) in

conjunction with New York University Stern School of Business. The

Environment Protection Cell has recently associated with UXO to study

environmental aspects of Mumbai. A primary comparative data on

vegetation in the city from 1990 to 2016 has been obtained so far through

mapping studies.

 Tree Plantation Campaigns

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Criterion – VII

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.

 Internal Academic Audit (Annually conducted by the college)

 Standardized format for reporting activities to IQAC (Prepared by IQAC)

 Learning Resource Centre: (Developed “Mobile App”, Prepared “QR (Quick

Response) Codes”, Prepared “Library Manual”)

 Feedback process: (i)Teaching staff is in no way would be involved in the feedback

process ii) Each semester feedback would be taken iii) Only students having

attendance above 50% would be eligible to give feedback iv) Minimum 50% class

strength must be present at the time of feedback.)

 Creation of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) (For redressal of cases of sexual

harassment amongst women staff and girl students)

 Examination (Flying Squad has been appointed and implemented which has

resulted in reduction of unfair cases.)

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

upon at the beginning of the year

Refer to Criteria no. 2.15

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

study Manuals)

BEST PRACTICE OF THE INSTITUTION

1. ‘STUDENT ATTENDANCE MONITORING POLICY’

TITLE OF THE PRACTICE

‘Student Attendance Monitoring Policy’: Creating enabling conditions for improved

attendance of students.

We have developed our own Student Attendance Monitoring Policy, Guidelines and

System as part of our commitment to providing a supportive learning environment and

excellent student experience. The system has been developed for the specific needs of

the college taking into account the local needs monitoring attendance according to the

specific needs of the college.

GOAL

 Reduce drop out by inducing regular attendance and creating interest in the subject.

 Inculcating the habit of regularity and time consciousness among students.

 Improve the results by making students participate in classroom activities.

 Reduce late arrival of students by stipulating the entry time.

 To encourage students to participate in extra –curricular activities by attendance

credit for the time spend on sports/ cultural activities.

 To identify students who may be experiencing difficulties and might need particular

support.

 Helping guardians to take appropriate actions to correct their wards, if any, go off

the track.

 For student retention, progression, achievement and employability.

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THE CONTEXT

Research has provided quantitative data that suggests a positive correlation between

attendance and learning. Monitoring of attendance is recognised as an important

element in supporting both student retention and performance and has been a

University requirement for many years.

Absenteeism is a significant problem at many institutions of higher learning and a

major concern for educators. Research suggests that student absenteeism adversely

affects the overall well-being of classes. Serious effort is called for to reform attendance

policies of colleges.

THE PRACTICE

Procedure

 The College has developed a Student Attendance Monitoring Policy, Guidelines

and System as part of its commitment to providing a supportive learning

environment and excellent student experience.

 It is mandatory for students to strictly adhere to the College’s Student Attendance

Monitoring Policies.

 A Committee in charge of attendance is in place.

 Attendance system at our college has standardized procedures and rules.

 Daily attendance sheets are filed in a systematic manner.

 The dates of winding up of students’ monthly attendance and posting the data into

the computer by the class teacher is announced at the beginning of the semester and

communicated to class teachers.

 Latest by seventh of every month data relating to attendance is ready and displayed

on the Notice Board of respective branches and website.

 Administrative staff is given standing instructions that letter to the guardians of

students having less than 50% attendance should be posted latest by the tenth of

every month.

 Follow up action is taken by the Class Teachers and written commitment

(undertaking) from students is taken.

 Guardian of the students having less than 50% attendance should meet the

concerned class teacher within one week after 10

of the month.

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 Further follow up is done through letters / telephones to the guardians.

 We counsel the students and also interact with their guardians.

 The system is continued every month, so that the attendance policy is known to

students and guardians.

 Students coming from distant places are allowed to report late.

 In certain cases, we appoint a guardian teacher for the concerned student. In certain

cases, we put the student under conditional admission making the student

accountable for his/her attendance and performance.

 All these operations are integrated with target dates and communicated to students

in either oral or written form and through the website so that the required quality

parameters can be attained.

Communication with Stakeholders

 One-way Communication: Written communication is probably the most efficient

and effective way by which we provide valuable ongoing correspondence

between college and home.

 Two-way Communication: involves interactive dialogue between teachers and

parents. Conversations may occur during telephone calls, parent-teacher meetings

and various college based activities.

Parent teacher meeting is conducted every semester wherein the parents interact

with teachers, Co-ordinators, Vice Principal and are informed about their wards

attendance and performance. Corrective measures are taken, if any shortfall is

found.

ICT Enabled Communication through technology is time-efficient as it helps in

communicating quickly to a broad parent community. Emails, SMS’s and Website are

all examples. College website is used to convey attendance related information.

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Explanation for absence

If a student is absent for any period of time the college is provided an explanation for

absence. A request has to be compulsorily put up for an authorised absence. An

"authorised absence" is a temporary absence which has been accepted by the College.

The Committee considers the grounds on which the request is made, the length of time

requested and the impact of the absence on the student’s academic studies.

Unsatisfactory Attendance

If a student is absent from any specified engagement his attendance is monitored

closely. This is designed to re-engage him with his studies, to identify reasons for his

absence and to assist and support him with any difficulties.

EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS

The following points indicate the success of the said endeavor:

 Reduced absenteeism.

 Better student control

 Better Result

 Reduced dropouts

 Punctuality of time in relation to arrival time and time consciousness is created.

 Better discipline in the campus as no student is allowed to skip classes

 Appreciations by the guardians for the interest we take in their ward’s academic

performance.

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND RESOURCES REQUIRED

 When both parents are working the college authorities and the guardians find it

difficult to bring in effective control on the students. In such cases we adopt

counselling.

 When the parents are uneducated it is easy for the students to misguide the parents

and by the time the corrective actions are taken it is delayed.

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BEST PRACTICE OF THE INSTITUTION

2. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION CELL

TITLE OF THE PRACTICE

‘Environment Protection Cell’ (EPC) is a student-led cell that works year round

towards green initiatives to promote consciousness, preservation and protection of the

environment.

GOAL

 Promoting consciousness, preservation and protection of the environment through

various activities

 Maintaining a pollution free environment

 Conservation of energy, water and other resources

 Waste Management

 Environmental Research

 Biodiversity within the campus and in the society.

 Sustainable Environment

THE CONTEXT

Environmental issues have been a prominent theme in discourse for decades. The

manner in which the environment has degraded because of human activities is a matter

of deep concern. There is a need for environmental education amongst students who

can initiate action to address concerns at different levels.

Additionally, awareness needs to be created on how the environment can be

safeguarded for the future generations. Sustainability aspect of environment needs to

be highlighted so as to draw attention on it. Serious effort is called for to protect the

environment for the present as well as future generations as our personal and collective

happiness & survival depends on it.

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THE PRACTICE

 The college has a dedicated Environment Protection Cell which includes ENACT

(Environment Analysis and Conservation Team) and Nature Club.

 The EPC prepares a plan in the beginning of the year and plans activities both

within and outside the campus.

 Students are enrolled as members of EPC and are actively involved in planning and

executing various environment related activities.

 Management is sensitive to environment related initiatives and extends full support

for conducting activities towards environment protection and sustenance.

 Dedicated Cleaners, Gardeners & Maintenance Staff ensure that the campus is well

maintained. The entire campus building is cleaned on a daily basis to maintain

environment cleanliness and health of the students and staff.

Various initiatives have been taken by the EPC of the College in the said regard:

1. Environmental Research

Mahatma Education Society has jointly developed a Research Center called Urban

Expansion Observatory (UXO) in conjunction with New York University Stern

School of Business. The EPC has recently associated with UXO to study environmental

aspects of Mumbai. A primary comparative data on vegetation in the city from 1990 to

2016 has been obtained so far through mapping studies.

As a responsibility towards river water conservation, the Environment Analysis and

Conservation team (EnACT) has initiated the annual water quality assessment

program of Kalundre River. Many environmental research projects have been taken up

by staff as well as students.

2. Adoption: Nature Club has adopted Panvel Railway station to carry forward the

PM’s initiative of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The Club has conducted Cleanliness Drives

and Awareness Programmes related to environment cleanliness.

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3. Waste Management

The College has adopted the 3R policy – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Reuse of wastes

like plastics for preparation of decorative items and use of one side printed papers for

printing also is carried out. Broken glassware’s of the biotechnology laboratory are

repaired and reused. Biodegradable wastes like vegetable wastes from canteen and

garden wastes are taken for composting process and the compost developed is used for

gardening.

4. Energy conservation

Energy audit of the campus is carried out. Capacitor banks are used in power

houses to improve the power factor. Eco-friendly Kirloskar Green Generators are used

for power backup.

5.Use of renewable energy

Solar energy is generated in the campus through solar panels installed on the

terrace of the Campus buildings. Energy generated through solar panels is used in

conjunction with incoming electricity from MSEB and when discharged, the energy

requirement is met only using energy from MSEB.

6. Water harvesting

Rain water harvesting is carried out in the campus. A huge underground tank is

installed near the lawn area. The rain water is carried to the water harvest facility

through large capacity pipes. The rain water harvest facility has the capacity to hold 2

lakh litres of water which is more than sufficient for the total incoming annual rain

water flow. Thus the requisite for a check dam was never required. The water collected

in these tanks is used for gardening through sprinkler irrigation and for water supply

in washrooms.

7. Efforts for Carbon neutrality

All the equipment’s are based on latest technology causing very minimal or no

environmental hazard. Refrigerators are environment compliant. The College has made

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arrangements for the parking of vehicles of students and staff at a separate space

demarcated for the same. No wastes are burnt in the campus, but are collected by the

municipality for disposal. Cigarettes and tobacco products are strictly banned in the

campus making it a Smoke free Campus. The College makes the student aware of the

Carbon Credits, Carbon Neutrality; its advantages etc.

8. Plantation

The campus is surrounded by lush green vegetation. A butterfly garden also has

been developed with varieties of flowering plants. All the trees of the Campus have

been numbered and taxonomic studies of the same is under process.

9. Hazardous waste management

The source of hazardous waste if any is in the Biotechnology unit. The wastes are

disposed adhering to the biohazard guidelines.

10. E-waste management

Electronic goods are put to optimum use; the minor repairs are set right by the staff

and the Laboratory assistants; and the major repairs, by the professional technicians,

and are reused. A separate room is arranged to store E-wastes . Further, exhibits of

used hardware have been maintained to disseminate technical knowledge of those

components among students.

12. Ongoing Activities:

 Preparation of Sparrow Feeders

 Dog Feeding Activity

 Owl/Snake Rescue Operation

 Field Visits

 Competitions(Poster, Photography)

13. Future Course of Action:

 Environmental Audit

 Segregation of dry and wet waste

 No plastic zones

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EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS

The following points vindicate the success of the said endeavor:

 Environmental education complements university's academic curriculum and

augments the student's educational experience

 Learning experiences produce environmentally active citizens contributing to the

environment problems at a national and global level.

 Environmental education takes on extra values: improving student achievement and

bringing green spaces to students disconnected with nature.

 Effective environmental programs provide indispensable nature exposure, life skills,

and community leadership.

Panvel Railway Station received Second Rank in Maharashtra and 35

Rank in

India by IRCTC for its Cleanliness. The work done by Nature Club, which has

adopted Panvel Railway Station, has received appreciation from all corners.

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND RESOURCES REQUIRED

Environmental education programs set high expectations when they involve students

in real projects and complicated community issues. Though if given an opportunity and

appropriate support, students will live up to the high expectations set forth for them.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

The college has a dedicated Environment Protection Cell (Environment Analysis and

Conservation Team (ENACT) &Nature Club) for carrying out green initiatives. The

following are the initiatives taken in this regard:

 Waste Management

 Energy Conservation

 Use of renewable energy

 Efforts for Carbon Neutrality

 Environmental Research

 State Level Seminar

 Tree Plantation

 Dedicated gardners and cleaners for campus maintenance

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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)

Internal Academic Audit was conducted for all the departments in the college

from 27 June, 2016 to 5

July, 2016. Sixteen meetings were held to facilitate

interactions between various departments and IQAC. An Audit Report was

generated which highlighted the following:

Strengths:

 Inclusivity (Remedial Coaching)

 Academic Honesty

 Qualified staff

 State of the art infrastructure

 Equipped Laboratories

 Sensitivity towards society

Weakness:

 Encourage quality research amongst staff

 Collaborative research among the departments

 More participation of teachers in Academic Bodies

 National and International Workshops and Symposiums

 Provide more career oriented add on courses

 Strengthen National and International linkages.

 Strengthen Alumni Participation.

Opportunity:

 Increase number of Linkages

 Increase number of Placements

 Increase in number of Research Projects

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Threat:

 There is intense competition in education field and only fittest can survive by

continually upgrading our learning resources, infrastructure and faculty

enhancement activities. We are trying to overcome this problem and our

present strength reflects our success.

7.7 Plans of institution for next year (2017-18)

 Autonomy Core Committee to continue its focus on getting autonomous

status for the institution

 Encourage faculty and students to take up research projects(Minor/Major)

and publish their research output in reputed journals. (H index/Impact

factor)

 Collaborative research among the departments and to take initiative for

inter-institutional collaboration

 Encourage faculty for Faculty Development Programme

 More participation of teachers in Academic Bodies

 National and International Workshops and Symposiums

 Arrange more campus recruitments

 Provide more career oriented add on courses

 Provide more training programmes to the administrative staff

 Conduct an Environmental Audit.

 Strengthen industry linkages.

 Strengthen National and International linkages.

 Strengthen Alumni Participation.

 Strengthening Consultancy Services.

Name: Dr. Aarti Sukheja Name: Dr. Daphne Pillai

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

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Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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