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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

IQAC has been a motivating force behind all quality based initiatives in the college. Strong
strategies were to inculcate quality consciousness in all key aspects of quality education. We can

summarize the major activities and contributions made by IQAC in 2017-18 as follows:

01. From 2017-18 the feedback is taken using the student satisfaction survey, questionnaire
developed by NAAC.

02. New papers introduced on recent developments and local needs.ICT lab courses in Physics a
new theoretical paper on physics titled “physics of nano materials”, new topic introduced in
Botany related to ecology, new experiments added in Analytical chemistry. Vocational certificate
course in Geology is to be started shortly.

03. The college has implemented new question paper pattern in all the classes, where as credit
and grading system is implemented in P.G. classes

04. New methodologies like flipped classrooms, experiential learning, and use of smart
phone/online learning platform has greatly increased.

05. Publication of books and articles greatly enhanced, 14 books with ISBN no were published.
Whereas 31 international & 33 national research papers publish, 57 papers in conference
proceedings.

06. One national and five state level quality based workshops were organised by the college.

07 . New academic Collaborations developed: International -01, National - 09 and 07 with
different institutions NGOs and Labs and Linkages with Industries enhanced.

08. On initiative of IQAC, this year an innovative programme was organised for weaker students
who had to face supplementary exam. They were motivated to do hard work for better result.
They were given individual guidance by faculty members of various departments.

09. IQAC has motivated students to take up social responsibility seriously, as a result extension
activities are greatly enhanced the departmental societies initiatives like mentoring school
children, helping them to update themselves, motivate them to join higher education etc are
increased.

10. IQAC took initiative to include activities for developing global competencies in students in time table,
as a result learning modules based on communication skills, value education and ICT applications are

being incorporated now.
11. Workshops on materials modelling and research based pedagogical tools were organized to introduce
new teaching tools to enhance the quality of learning experience of the students.

12. IQAC has motivated departments to focus on the coaching and training of students for competitive

exams, as a result almost all the departments are organising special classes, mock tests for NET/ SET etc.
The career and placement cell organizes programmes on personality development, career options, UPSC/

PSC coaching, Competency tests are also organized with the help of external agencies to help students
know their weaknesses and strengths.

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