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Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce
G.T.B. Nagar, Mumbai-400 037.
Annual Quality Assurance Report of the IQAC
2010-11
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Section A: - Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement 1) The IQAC gives directions and guidelines for quality enhancement of the various aspects of college functioning at the beginning of the year. 2) These guidelines are given for planning the year’s activities towards fulfillment of the Objectives. 3) Upgradation of infrastructure and planning engagements for imparting quality all round education is planned in advance. The plan for 2010-11 seeks to implement these suggestions and meet these objectives :
Resource Augmentation and modernization. Renovation of Chemistry laboratory. Creation of additional IT lab. Enhancement of technology in teaching-learning by acquiring electronic and computer
equipments and accessories. Software modules for Provident funds of staff and attendance of students. Additional elevator. Use of e-notice board Developing a dynamic website. Mentoring students for improving results. Organizing workshops on statistical tools in research and national seminar in Hindi. Arranging computer literacy programmes for staff and students to use ICT in regular
teaching-learning. Introduction of Post- graduate course in Accountancy, additional division in B.Sc. (I.T.),
Travel and Tourism as an option in S.Y.B.A., Mathematics (six papers) in T.Y.B.Sc. Introduction of certificate courses in languages. Research projects to be taken up by Dept. of Physics and Chemistry Organize a book exhibition, adding e-journals to the library.
Student-centric Planning :
Appointment of a College Activities Coordinator to organize and oversee all the activities of the various committees and associations.
Open access system in the library. To give additional incentives to sports men/women. Introduction of community and extension programmes. Celebrating Maharashtra’s 60th year of formation. Organizing visits and field trips for students. Strengthening campus placement programme and the counseling cell. Conducting Gender Empowerment programmes, keeping in mind the dominant girl
population in the college.
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Section B : Details in respect of the following
1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution :
‘Inclusiveness, Equity and Service’ have guided the activities of the college. The focus is on activities that enhance the competency of our students and transform them into an employable human resource. a) The College introduced six papers course in Mathematics in T.Y.B.Sc. at the under-
graduate level and M.Com in Accountancy at the post-graduate level in this year. b) The Library seeks to enrich its information resources on a continuous basis as new courses and subjects are introduced almost every year. As a result of the introduction of Mathematics as a full elective in the Third Year B.Sc. and M.Com. in Accountancy and Management, more emphasis was laid on buying relevant text books and reference material for these courses and adding to the on-line subscriptions of ICFAI Journals.
a) More reader friendly measures were also initiated this year. The Open Access System in the Central Library and photocopying service was introduced.
b) Workshop on use of statistical tools in research in Commerce was organized. c) 22 students have availed of full/partial fee concession. Scholarships/Freeships were
availed by 45 students. d) Book Bank facility was used by 31 students. e) Our ex-students have assisted student volunteers in the organization of cultural programmes through choreography and audio arrangement. Our alumni also arranged workshops on socially meaningful themes at the NSS Residential camp.
Extension Activities :
Sr No
Activity Category
Date
Remarks
1 Red Ribbon Club (RRC) Activities orientation program (AIDS Awareness)
23rd Aug, 2010 & 6th Sept, 2010
Sessions conducted by Mr.Vijay Nair & Dr. Sunita Shanbhag.
2 HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign 1st Dec, 2010, 30th & 31st Dec, 2010
Awareness programme for the Community people.
3 Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with L.T Hospital, Think Foundation and Rotary
Club
5th Aug, 2010 138 Bottles of Blood were collected during the camp.
4 Malaria Awareness Programme July & August, 2010 295 household and 1180 individual benefited.
5 Gender Sensitization Workshop by NGO ‘VACHA’
Two days Residential Camp
16th to 18th July, 2010 Programme was conducted at Yuva Centre, Kharghar. To spread
awareness about sexual harassment.
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6 Special Residential Camp at Badlapur
10th to 16th Nov, 2010
Awareness programme for the villagers and Cleanliness drive in the
village
h) Students actively participate in intra as well as intercollegiate co-curricular/cultural/ sports events. They are given incentives (travel and food allowances).
58 students participated in intercollegiate events and 13 prizes were won. Folk dance group won the First prize at the dance competition organised by Dept.
of Students Welfare, University of Mumbai. i) Website has been modernized this year and is made dynamic and being managed by students under the guidance of a staff member.
j) Guidance lectures, study visits, guest lectures as well as other academic programs help students to connect learning to diverse dimensions of life.
B. Staff Development : a) Three staff members are pursuing Doctoral research and others have been engaged in participating in workshops, seminars, conferences. Six papers were presented. b) Three articles were published and three faculty members have completed Research Projects.
C. Organisational Development : a) Infrastructure upgradation is a prerequisite for developing global competencies. An addition of computational facilities and introduction of ICT in teaching have been done.
b) E-Notice Boards are maintained by students. c) Computers and printers were added to the existing facilities.
d) Eight voice amplifiers were purchased for staff members for comfort in lecturing. 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG) :
An additional division of B.Sc.(I.T.) Mathematics (6 units) at T.Y.B.Sc. Travel and Tourism (optional subject) at S.Y.B.A. M.Com. (Accountancy) a two year P.G. course is initiated. Saral Hindi Certificate course of one year duration is initiated in collaboration with Hindustani Prachar Sabha.
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction :
The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and hence, the curriculum designed by the Boards of Studies of the University is followed by the college. However, the staff members actively participate in the processes of curricular design and curriculum transactions.
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Sr. No.
Staff Member
Workshop/Seminar Attended
Date
1.
Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan
1) Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y.B.Sc.(Organic Chemistry) at Patkar College, Mumbai. 2) Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y.B.Sc.(Analytical Chemistry) at Khalsa College, Mumbai.
19th June, 2010 22nd June, 2010
2.
Dr. Meetali Das Gupta
Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y.B.Sc. (Physical Chemistry) at Sathaye College, Mumbai.
16th June, 2010
3.
Ms. Nandita Moitra
Revised syllabus workshop of F.Y.B.A. (History) at Ruia College, Mumbai.
20th June, 2010
4.
Mr. Ketan Vira
Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y.B.M.S. at Hinduja College, Mumbai.
12th June, 2010
5.
Mr. Santosh Pathare
Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y. B.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry) at K.J. Somaiya College, Mumbai.
26th June, 2010
6.
Ms. Sobha Radhakrishnan
Revised syllabus workshop of - T.Y.B.Sc. (Maths) at Vaze College, Mumbai. - F.Y.B.Com. (Mathematics) at J.M. Patel College, Mumbai.
17th July, 2010 25th Sept.,2010
7.
Ms. Divya Bhatnagar
Revised syllabus workshop of S.Y. B.Com. (Advertising) at Hinduja College, Mumbai.
8th July, 2010
8.
Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar
Revised syllabus workshop of - S.Y.B.Com. (Advertising) at Hinduja College, Mumbai. - F.Y./S.Y.B.Com. Commerce-I & Commerce-II at Mithibai College, Mumbai.
8th July, 2010 11th Feb., 2010
9.
Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Revised syllabus workshop of F.Y.B.A. Hindi (Comp.) at M.D. College, Mumbai.
21st Aug., 2010
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10.
Mr. Joshy Xavier
Revised syllabus workshop of T.Y.B.Sc. (Maths) at Mithibai College, Mumbai.
31st July, 2010
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Mr. A. Paul Raj
Co-authored course material for M.Com. (II) in the subject of Advanced Financial Management (Paper-II).
At the College level, the departments take initiatives to enrich curriculum transactions by conducting special lectures, skill enhancing sessions, etc. on topics related to the syllabus and of contemporary relevance and organizing study tours, etc. to provide the students the field experience. The staff members also use innovative teaching methods to make classroom exercises interesting and useful. The details of these activities are as follows :
Activities of Departments : Department of Accountancy :
Visit to Jamal Singh Petrol Pump, Thane for T.Y.B.Com. students on 25th January, 2011.
Department of Commerce :
Examination related guidance lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students by Dr. Madhu Nair, Principal, Nirmala College, Mumbai and Dr. S.K. Raju, Member of Board of Studies in Commerce, University of Mumbai on 21st February, 2011. Department of Foundation Course :
Examination Guidance lecture in ‘Foundation Course’ by Dr. Priya M. Vaidya for S.Y. B.Com. students (11 sessions), S.Y.B.A. (6 sessions), S.Y.B.Sc. (5 sessions), F.Y.B.Sc. (5 sessions). These sessions oriented students to develop subject knowledge as well as concept clarity apart from initiating interest in learning.
Department of Geography :
Educational tour to Karla Caves, Lonavala for S.Y.B.Com. students on 18th December, 2010.
Organized guest lecture on ‘Ancient water Harvesting Techniques’ by Dr. Roshni Udayawar, Rachna Sansad, Head, Department of Green Architecture, Bandra, Mumbai on 9th February, 2011.
Screening of films for F.Y.B.Com. students on 5th September, 2011 on environment related topics (i) Aur Kitne Dhara (ii) Global Warming (iii) Sikudate Sansadhan Aur Badalti Abadi.
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Department of Hindi :
Organised ‘Poetry Recitation Competition’ on 18th September, 2010. Special guest Shri Rajesh Johari, Lyricist, T.V & Film Personality.
Organised ‘Elocution Competition’ on 14th December, 2010 in association with ‘Hindustani Prachar Sabha’.
Department of History :
Conducted quiz competition on ‘Freedom Struggle’ for T.Y.B.A. students on 14th February, 2010
Visit to Bhaudaji Lad Museum on 3rd July, 2010 Educational tour to Karla Caves, Lonavala, on 18th December, 2010 Guest lectures organized on
a) ‘Archeology’ by Dr. Kurush Dalal, Archaeologist, Head of Extra Mural Department , University of Mumbai, on 28th September, 2010 b) ‘Ancient water Harvesting Techniques’ by Dr. Roshni Udaywar, Head of College of Architecture at Prabhadevi, Mumbai on 9th February, 2011 Department of Political Science :
Film on Dr. Ambedkar screened for T.Y.B.A. students on 30th July, 2010. Department of Self-Financing Courses :
BMM & BMS students visited various industries and institutes at Pune and Lonavala from 9th to 11th August, 2010.
BMM students attended workshop on making of short films at Nehru Science Centre on 25th August, 2010.
An Industrial visit organized for BMM, BMS, B.Sc.(I.T) and BAF students in Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer) from 23rd to 30th January, 2011.
BBI students visited industries located at Silvasa from 2nd to 4th March, 2011. An orientation programme for TYBMM & TYBMS students organized on 24th May,
2010. Mr. Vijay Gawade, Ms. Gita Sashidharan and Mr. Shridhar Naik conducted the programme.
Mr. Vinod Mahabale, Commercial Artist, Sakal Newspaper, conducted workshop on ‘ Use of Calligraphy in designing’ from 21st to 28th July, 2010.
A seminar was organized in association with Geebee Education for TYBMM, TYBMS, TYBBI & TYBSc.(I.T) students on 20th & 21st August, 2010.
A workshop was organized in collaboration with Prasad Engineering on ‘Project Synopsis, Documentation & Careers in I.T.’ on 21st August, 2010.
A seminar on ‘Hardware’ for I.T. students was organized in association with Jetking. Workshops on ‘Approach to case study’ were organized for BMS & BMM students on
30th Aug.,2010 and 14th Sept., 2010. The Guest Speaker was Dr. Shobha Dedhia, HOD & Co-ordinator, SNDT University.
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A seminar on ‘Reforms in Capital and Money Market’ was organized on 10th Jan.,2011 for BBI students of different colleges. Ms. Dina Mehta (Ex-President of Mumbai Stock Exchange), Mr. Bhargeswar Banerji (Deputy General Manager of Reserve Bank of India) gave special lectures.
Mr. Amey Taare and Mr. Praveen Mishra of Binary Web Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd., conducted a seminar on ‘Career Opportunities in Advertising & Social Media’ on 21st January, 2011.
A seminar on ‘Software Testing & Mobile Computing’ was organized by Seed Infotech for B.Sc.(I.T) students on 19th February, 2010. 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started : Nil
5. Examination reforms implemented :
The examinations for the First year and Second year course are conducted by the College on behalf of the University as per the guidelines given by the University. The dates for these examination are notified well in advance and form a part of the Academic Calendar framed at the beginning of the Term/Semester/an academic year, though subject to changes as per the directions of the University.
Coding and masking of answer papers were introduced to ensure secrecy and to pre-empt any possibility of malpractices. The coding system is devised and executed only by the Convener of the examination committee.
The assessment of the papers of the examinations for the First Year and Second Year Courses is centralized in the College. The assessed papers are moderated by senior teachers from other colleges as per the rules framed by the University of Mumbai. The Examination Committee strives to simplify procedures to make them user-friendly, though not compromising with quality and secrecy. Staff meetings are held before and after these examinations. Teachers’ suggestions based on their experience and their interaction with students are positively considered and implemented suitably by the Examination Committee. The results of these examinations are processed ensuring secrecy and published well before the deadlines set by the University. The examinations for the Third Year courses are conducted by the University. To improve the performance of the students in these examinations, periodical class tests are conducted by teachers and the Terminal and Preliminary Examinations by the Examination Committee.
6. Candidates qualified: NET/SET/GATE etc. : None
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7. Initiative towards faculty development programme :
The college encourages and recommends teachers for participation in faculty development programmes.
Sr. No.
Department / Name of the Faculty
Degree / Programme
Status
1.
Commerce : - Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar - Mr. A. Paulraj - Mr. T. Ramraj
MBA Ph.D. in Commerce from University of Mumbai. Ph.D. MBA
Completed in Dec., 2010. Registered on 26th Sept., 2010 Registered on 14th Sept., 2010 Completed in Dec., 2010.
2.
Geography : - Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni
Ph.D.
Pursuing since Dec., 2010.
3.
Physics : - Ms. Pushpinder G. Bhatia
Ph.D.
Completed in January, 2011
4.
Self-Finance : - Ms. Poonam Mirwani
MBA in Finance with Sikkim Manipal University.
Registered in August, 2010
II) Participation in Refresher Courses/Orientation programs/Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences : a) Department of Accountancy : - Mr. Gurdeep Singh attended the (i) UGC sponsored seminar on ‘IFRS’ at Birla College, Kalyan on 24th November, 2010 (ii) UGC sponsored national level seminar on ‘IFRS’ at SIES College, Mumbai on 11th February, 2011 (iii) UGC sponsored national seminar on ‘Direct Tax code & GST’ at SIES College, Mumbai on 22nd March, 2011 (iv) Refresher course in Accountancy conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai at NM College, Mumbai from 14th February, 2011 to 5th March, 2011. - Mr. S.A. Gaitonde attended (i) IFRS summit 2011 organised by CII on 18th May,
2011 (ii) Refresher course in Accountancy conducted by Academic Staff College University of Mumbai at N.M. College from 14th February to 5th March, 2011.
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b) Department of Botany : - Dr. Charuta Vaidya attended the UGC sponsored seminar on “Environmental Biotechnology-Recent advances” at Mumbai University Dept. of Life Sciences on 20th December, 2010. c) Department of Chemistry : - Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan attended a UGC-SAP sponsored seminar on “Environ- mental Biotechnology: Recent advances” conducted by Dept. of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, on 20th December, 2010. - Dr. Meetali Das Gupta attended state level seminar on “Corrosion and its Prevention” at Acharaya Marathe College, Mumbai on 4th December, 2010. - Mr. Santosh Pathare attended (i) one day state level workshop on ‘Corrosion and its prevention’ organized by UGC and Acharya Marathe College, Mumbai on 4th December, 2010 (ii) two day workshop on ‘Teacher’s training for suicide prevention among students’ organized by the Dept. of Applied Psychology and Counselling centre, University of Mumbai, on 16th and 17th September, 2010. - Mr. Karthik Krishnan attended two day seminar on “Chemistry Our Life Our Future” organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, S.I.E.S College, Mumbai on 28th & 29th January, 2011. - Mahalaxmi Murugan attended (i) four day workshop on “Spectroscopy and its applications” at Somaiya College, Vidyavihar, Mumbai from 1st to 4th December, 2010. (ii) two day seminar on “Chemistry our life our future” organized by Dept. of Chemistry, SIES College, Sion, Mumbai, on 28th & 29th January, 2011. d) Department of Commerce : - Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar participated in the (i) International conference on “Higher Education: National Policy and Global Perspective” organized by KES’s College of Arts and Commerce on 4th December, 2010. (ii) National seminar on “Best practices in Higher Education” organized by IQAC of Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai on 15th and 16th December, 2010. - Mr. T. Ramraj attended (i) a national level conference on “Sustainability of quality and excellence in the field of education in the 21st century” organized by Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai, on 18th & 19th September, 2010. (ii) a national seminar on “Recent development in trade and commerce’ organized by Changu Kana Thakur College, New Panvel, on 7th & 8th January, 2011. e) Department of English : - Ms. Divya Bhatnagar attended (i) the “First Term Training Programme for Extension Work Student Managers & Teachers 2010-2011” at Vidyapeeth Bhavan on 11th August, 2010 organized by the Dept. of Lifelong Learning and Extension Activities, Mumbai University (ii) a seminar “A-Tattva: Principles and Practices of Indian Advertising” organized by the Dept. of Commerce, Dahanukar College, Mumbai on 16th December, 2010. (iii) second term training programme for
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Extension work of Student Managers & Teachers” organized by Dept. of Life Long Learning and Extension work Activities at Govt. College of Education, Panvel on 6th January, 2011. f) Department of Economics :
- Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar attended (i) Orientation course conducted by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from October to November, 2010. (ii)
workshop on “Contract Labour Law Reform” organized by Indian Labour Research Network at WRIC Centre, Kalina Campus, Vidyanagri, Mumbai on 27th January, 2011 (iii) Round Table Discussion on ‘Indian-European Union Free Trade and Labour Sector’ with the members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 25th March, 2011 at Ambedkar Institute for Labour Studies, Mumbai. (iv) Principal’s Meet on “Contemporary Trends in Higher Education in India- Challenges and Obstacles” organized by Russell Square International College,
Mumbai on 10th January, 2011. (v) Attended the talk by Prof. Jeffery Sachs, MIT USA on “India in the Global economy: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” organized by FICCI-Aditya Birla CSR Centre in collaboration with Columbia Global Centre, South Asia on 4th February, 2011.
g) Department of History : - Ms. Nandita Moitra attended one day workshop on ‘Feminist Jurisprudence - Contemporary concerns’ on 25th September, 2010 at University of Mumbai. h) Department of Political Science : - Mr. N. Thiruvenkadasamy attended a seminar on “60 years of Indian Constitution: Retrospect & Prospect” sponsored by UGC and TATA and Sons Ltd., at Jai Hind College, Mumbai from 20th to 22nd September, 2010. i) Department of Physics : - Dr. Pushpinder G. Bhatia attended two days National Conference on ‘Liquid Crystals’ on 15th & 16th November, 2012 at the University of Surat. III) Convener/resource person/visiting faculty/PG teaching/panelist/expert lectures : a) Department of Botany : - Dr. Charuta Vaidya : PG teaching for M.Sc.-I (Pharmacognosy Paper-IV) at CHM College, Ulhasnagar. b) Department of Chemistry : - Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan (i) PG teaching for M.Sc.-I (Analytical Chemistry – Paper: IV) at KJ Somaiya College, Mumbai and Visiting faculty for M.Sc.- I (Analytical Chemistry Paper: IV) at K .V Pendharkar College, Dombivli. (ii) Invited as Subject expert in the interview panel for selection of Assistant Professor in the subject of Chemistry at SIWS College, Mumbai on 2nd July, 2010.
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c) Department of Commerce : - Mr. T. Ramraj : PG teaching M.Com-I in Strategic Management at Guru Nanak College, Mumbai and teaching faculty for MBA in Corporate Finance at KBP College, Vashi. d) Department of Economics : - Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar (i) Attended “ILO Training Programme in Building Modern and Effective Labour Inspection System” conducted by ILO, New Delhi on 6th August, 2010 at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. (ii) Read a Key Note Address on the theme “Emerging Trends in Employment Relations” at the National Annual Conference organized by the Indian Society of Labour Economics at Karnatak University, Dharwad on 17th December, 2010. (iii) Attended and organized panel discussion on “Contract Labour in India” organized by the Indian Society of Labour Economies on 18th December, 2010 at Karnataka University, Dharwad. (iv) Attended panel discussion on “ Public private Partnership for Inclusive Growth - The Road Ahead” organized at S.I.E.S College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai on 18th February, 2011. (v) Attended panel discussion on “Labour Market Flexibility & Manufacturing Sector” held at B.M. Ruia Girl’s College, Mumbai on 29th March, 2011. (vi) Invited as a subject expert at the Interview for the post of Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, at Bunts Sangha’s S.M. Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies, Mumbai on 5th April, 2011. e) Department of Foundation Course : - Dr. Priya. M. Vaidya invited (i) to share thoughts on Education as viewed by Sri. Aurobindo in September, 2010, at University of Hertfordshire, UK. (ii) to chair the session on “History of Philosophies - Asia and Africa” at the Afro-Asian Philosophy Association international conference jointly organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai and the Indian Philosophical Congress held from 20th to 23rd October, 2010. (iii) as Resource person to speak on the theme “Love Life” by Guru Nanak College NSS Unit Residential Camp at Badlapur on 14th November, 2010. (iv) to judge best research papers at Students’ seminar organized by Jainology-Jalna Academy Educational and Research Centre, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Vidyanagari, Mumbai in March,2011. (v) to design, conduct and share thoughts at a workshop on “Ethical Governance” for Senior Sales Tax Officers, Additional Commissioners from Maharashtra at Sales Tax Office, Mumbai on 19th November, 2010. (vi) to deliver lectures as a visiting faculty at the Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai for the following courses in the year 2010-11: M.A. - Part I (Indian Philosophy) and Certificate Course in Jainism. f) Department of Hindi : - Dr. Manpreet Kaur PG teaching M.A.-I & II at University of Mumbai, GN Khalsa College and Sathaye College, Mumbai and M.Phil. at University of Mumbai.
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g) Library : - Ms. Anuradha. M. Namjoshi - Consultancy Work : (i) Assisted in setting up the library of Guru Nanak Vidyak Society’s Institute of Management during 2010-11. IV) Paper Presentations : a) Department of Commerce : - Mr. A Paulraj presented a paper on “Women entrepreneurship in rural marketing” at the national conference ‘All India Commerce Conference’ held in Goa in October, 2010. - Mr. T. Ramraj presented a paper (i) “A road map to sustainable Growth in higher education” at a national conference on “Sustainability of quality and excellence in the field of education in the 21st century” organized by Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai, on 18th & 19th September, 2010. (ii) “Banking services towards slum dwellers in Mumbai city” at a national seminar on “Recent development in trade and commerce’ organized by Changu Kana Thakur College, New Panvel, on 7th & 8th January, 2011. b) Department of Economics : - Dr. Medha Tapiawala presented a paper on “Winds of change in higher education with foreign universities: Boon or Bane?” at Bhavan’s College in an international seminar on ‘Issues in Higher Education’ organized on 20th & 21st September, 2010. c) Department of Foundation Course : - Dr. Priya. M. Vaidya (i) Invited to present a paper on “Human Resource Manage- ment-the Indian philosophical perspective” at the Bombay Philosophical Society, Mumbai on 15th April, 2011. (ii) Invited to present a paper at the International Educational Conference organized by UKIERI (United Kingdom India Education Research Initiative) at University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, U.K on 13th and 14th September, 2010. (iii) Presented a paper as a contributor, titled “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts to the youth” at AAIC (Afro-Asian International Conference) jointly organized by Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai and the Indian Philosophical Congress in October, 2010. (iv) Invited to present a paper at the International Educational Conference organized by UKIERI (United Kingdom India Education Research Initiative) at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai in November, 2010. d) Department of Hindi : - Dr. Manpreet Kaur presented a paper on (i) “Punjab Mein Virachit Ram Kavya” seminar on Loktantra aur Bhartiya Bhashao mein Ram Sahitya ki Prasangikta held from 2nd to 4th December, 2010 at the Dept. of Hindi, Sathaye College, Mumbai.
(ii) “Videsho mein Rachit Hindi Kahani ka Pratipadya” at a seminar on Hindi ka Antar Rashtriya Swaroop held on 7th & 8th March, 2011 at the Dept. of Hindi, University of Mumbai (iii) “Nadi ke Dweep: Abhivyakta Aaj” seminar on Agyay Sahitya ka Punarmulyankan held on 17th & 18th January, 2011 at the Dept. of Hindi, University of Mumbai.
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8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted :
Sr. No.
Department
Seminar/Workshop
Theme
Date
Target Audience
1.
BMM
Workshop
Case Study conducted by Dr. Shobha Dedhia
30.8.2010
Students
2.
Hindi
National Seminar sponsored by Maharashtra Rajya Hindi Sahitya Academy, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Samakaleen Hindi Kahani Samvedna ke Dharatal
3rd & 4th Sept., 2010
Teachers, Researchers and students
3.
Commerce
Workshop
‘Use of statistical tools and techniques’.
25.9.2010
Teachers and Researchers
4.
Hindi
International Conference
Videsho Mein Hindi Ka Swaroop Aur Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ka Adyayan.
9.3.2011
Teachers, Researchers and students
1) Department of History :
a) Guest lecture on ‘Major Archeological sites of Maharashtra’ by Dr. Kurush Dalal, Archaeologist, Head, Extra Mural Department, University of Mumbai, on 28th September, 2010.
b) Guest lecture on ‘Ancient water harvesting techniques’ by Dr. Roshni Udaywar, Head of College of Architecture at Prabhadevi, Mumbai on 9th February, 2011.
2) Department of Political Science : a) Guest lecture on ‘Career opportunities’ for the Arts students by Mr. Mohammed
Zakaullah Shahid, Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Maharashtra College, Mumbai on 14th July, 2010.
b) Guest lecture on ‘Implementation of Right to Education’ by Ms. Simantini Dhuru, Executive Director, AVEHI, Abcus Voluntary NGO and Ms. Vijaya Chauhan, Ex-UNICEF Programme Officer on 6th October, 2010.
c) Examination Guidance lecture for T.Y.B.A. students by Dr. Chayya Bakane, Principal R.J. Thakur College, Thane, on 17th February, 2011.
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3) Department of Physics : a) Guest lecture on ‘Polymers of soft materials’ by Dr. R.R. Deshmukh, Associate
Professor , Dept. of Physics, ICT Matunga, Mumbai on 9th August, 2010.
4) Department of English : a) Guest lecture by Prof. Hemangi Bhagwat, HOD Dept. of English, K.J.Somaiya
College, Mumbai on ‘How to express yourself in simple English’ on 9th Sept., 2010. b) Guest lecture by Prof. Divya Shetty, Lecturer, Dept. of I.T., Guru Nanak College,
Mumbai on ‘The basics of computers’ on 4th Oct.,2010. c) Guest lecture by Advocate Ganesh Sovani on ‘RTI Act’ on 26th February, 2011. d) Guest lecture by Dr. M.S. Kamath on ‘Consumer Guidance’ on 25th February, 2011.
5) Department of Foundation Course : a) Guest lecture on ‘Laser Technology’ by Dr. Pushpinder G. Bhatia, Associate
Professor, Dept. of Physics, Guru Nanak College, Mumbai, in February, 2011.
6) Department of Mathematics : a) Guidance lecture for T.Y.B.Sc. students by Dr. Selby Jose, Assistant Professor,
Ismail Yusuf College, Mumbai on 15th February, 2011.
7) Department of Botany : a) Guest lecture and slide show on ‘Biodiversity 2010’ by Mr. Amod Karkhanis,
Consultant on 27th August, 2010 for the F.Y. and S.Y.B.Sc. students.
8) Department of Law : a) Guest lecture on ‘Human Rights Awareness’ by Dr. Rashmi Oza, Associate
Professor, Dept. of Law, University of Mumbai on 10th December, 2010. b) Guest lecture on ‘Human Rights Awareness’ by Prof. Narayanan, Visiting Faculty,
University of Mumbai on ‘Human Rights Day’ on 10th December, 2010. c) Talks on ‘Constitution and Jammu & Kashmir issues’ by Advocate Garima
Gupta, Asst. Professor Dogra, Law College, Jammu and by Advocate Sonia Singh, Advocate High Court, Jammu on 29th January, 2011.
9) Self Financing Courses : a) Guest lecture on ‘Media coverage of Films & Film Stars’ by Mr. Sashi Baliga,
Senior Journalist, Hindustan Times, on 10th July, 2010. b) Guest lecture on ‘Importance of Designing in Media’ by Mr. Atul Joshi, Design,
Head, Times of India, on 21st August, 2010. c) Guest lecture on “Print Production & Photography’ by Mr. Sagar Angane, owner of
‘Dreams Ad Agency’ in March, 2011. d) Guest lecture on ‘Use of Quantitative Techniques in different fields’ by Dr. Meena
Kotecha, London School of Economics, for students in December, 2010.
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10) Department of Economics : a) ‘Examination preparation and performance’ lecture for Business Economics-III by Prof. Raja Lakshmi, Member of Board of Studies, Commerce, Mumbai University for T.Y.B.Com. students on 13th January, 2011.
b) Guest lecture on ‘Higher Education and Career prospects in the field of Economics’ for the Arts students by Prof. Neeraj Hatekar, Professor, Dept. of Economics, University of Mumbai on 22nd January, 2011.
c) Guest lecture on ‘Economy of Maharashtra: Performance and Challenges’ by Dr. C. Deshpande, CEO, Maharashtra Economic Development Council, Mumbai on 15th February, 2011 ( as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration on Foundation of Maharashtra State).
9. Research projects a) Ongoing b) Completed :
Research Contribution:
Sr. No.
Department & Name of the Investigators
Title of Research Project
Funding Agency/ Project
Sanctioned Amount
Status
1.
Physics Dr. Pushpinder G. Bhatia
‘Dielectic properties of hexagonal barium, titanate
Minor Research Project, University of Mumbai
Rs.20,000/-
Completed
2.
Chemistry (collaborative) Mr. Prashant Lohani (Principal Investigator), Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan (Co-investigator) Dr. Mitali Dasgupta (Co-investigator)
‘A case study of environmental monitoring with reference to types and levels of pollution in Kalu river
Minor Research Project, University of Mumbai
Rs.10,000/-
Completed
3.
Economics Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar
‘Non regular workers in India: Social Dialogue and innovative practices
ILO, New Delhi and Social Dialogue Unit, ILO, Geneva.
Project accepted
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4.
Economics Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar
Labour Regulation in India: A need for critical appraisal
Government of Sweden, European Union
Project proposal submitted
Research Articles :
1. Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar Article : ‘Labour flexibility in India : Implications for decent work’, European Institute for for Asian Studies (EIAS) Newsletter May-June, 2011. Book : ‘Industrial conflict in India : Is the Sleeping Giant Waking Up?’ Bookwell, New Delhi.
Book Review : India’s unfree work force of bondage, old and new by Ian Breman, Isabelle Guerin and Aseem Prakashan Indian Journal of Labour Economics Vol.53, No.1, 2010. Under Publication : ‘Current state of Industrial Relations in Tamil Nadu, ILO Asia-Pacific Working Paper Series, Sub-regional Office for South Asia, New Delhi.
2. Dr. Priya M. Vaidya
i) Environmental Ethics Education – the Indian philosophical perspective, International Journal Gyan – The Journal of Education, peer reviewed indexed journal, July- Dec., 2010, Vol.7, No.1, Advanced Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
ii) Article on ‘Relevance of Sri Aurobindo’s Thoughts on Education to Academic Administrators (Part-II), Rbhu magazine, 15th August, 2010, Vol.7, No.2, Golden Horizon, Centre for Sri Aurobindo’s Adventure of Consciousness, Kolkata.
3. Ms. Surinder Kaur (Dept. of Hindi) : Articles in a) ‘Janamsaakhi Bhai Bale Vali : Ek Sarvekshan, Gurmat Gyan, Amritsar, November,
2010 (International Periodical). b) Dr. Hari Ram Gupta ke itihas mein Guru Amardasji – Gurmat Gyan, International
Periodical, February, 2011. c) Dr. Hari Ram Gupta ke itihas mein Guru Ramdasji – Gurmat Gyan, International
Periodical, March, 2011. d) Cunningham ki history of the Sikhs mein Guru Arjan Devji, Gurmat Gyan,
International Periodical, April, 2011. e) Cunningham ki history of the Sikhs mein Guru Har Gobind Sahibji, Gurmat
Gyan, International Periodical, May, 2011. f) ‘Mission Sarhind’ in the Tri-Centenary Souvenirs, SGPC, Amritsar, May, 2010.
4. Dr. Medha Tapiawala – Book entitled ‘Banking Reforms and Productivity in India’ in
July, 2010, New Century Publications, ISBN:978-81-7708-248-7
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Members of Professional Bodies : Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar and Mr. Ketan Vira - Life Member of All India Social Services Association. - Member of Mumbai Commerce Association.
Visiting Faculty :
- Dr. Medha Tapiawala visiting faculty (on-line) for MBA (Principles of Managerial Economics), THINC Educational Institute, University of Wales.
- Mr. Ketan Vira, visiting faculty at Lala Lajpatrai College for T.Y.B.M.M., Swami
Vivekananda College for T.Y.B.B.I., SIES College for T.Y.B.B.I., Bhurani College for T.Y.B.M.S. and S.M. Shetty College for T.Y.B.M.M.
Moderator :
- Mr. Ketan Vira invited as moderator at Vidyalankar College for Economics and paper setter for Consumer Behaviour at University of Mumbai.
Judge : - Mr. Ketan Vira invited as judge at the intercollegiate festival ‘Entourage-2011’ at
Jai Hind College, Mumbai.
10. Patents generated, if any : Nil
11. New collaborative research programmes :
Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar has research collaboration with the following organizations/ institutions : a) International Labour Organisation b) European Union c) European Institute of Asian Studies via Indian Labour research Network d) Maniben Kara Institute e) Hind Mazdoor Sabha f) Submitted a project proposal in Research Institute on ‘Labour Regulations in India’ in
2010-11, Sweden and European Commission.
12. Research grants received from various agencies :
The college is recognized under 2F.2B by UGC and receives grants for Research. Further, University of Mumbai funds the Major/Minor Research Projects.
Rs.30,000/- received from University of Mumbai towards Minor Research Projects.
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13. Details of research scholars :
a) Research Scholars : (students under our staff) - Mr. Sanjay Mogre under the guidance of Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar, Guide for MBA,
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. - Mr. T. Ramraj - Guide for MBA recognized by YCMOU (three students already
submitted – Mr. Vinay B. Khanna, Ms. Sayali Gawade & Mrs. Madhavi Ishwar) and two students – Ms. Rajeene & Ms. Pooja Thakkar, yet to submit the project.
- Ms. Jayshree Thakre, pursuing Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan (Shri Jagdish Prasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala, University of Rajasthan).
- Ms. Momin Shaziaya Mohammad pursuing Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan (Shri Jagdish Prasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala, University of Rajasthan
14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor :
Teachers publish papers in reputed journals and other outlets in their respective academic disciplines with ISSN Number and books with ISBN Number. They also carry out research projects for well-known national and international organisations. These research resources are generally well referred to by the receptors in their respective fields.
The details of books and journals with their ISSN & ISBN numbers are as follows :
Indian Journal of Labour Economics with ISSN-0019-5308 Indian Journal of Industrial Relations with ISSN-0019-5286 Gyan – The Journal of Education, ISSN-0972-9992 ‘Banking Reforms and Productivity in India’ in July, 2010, New Century
Publications, ISBN:978-81-7708-248-7
15. Honors/Awards to the faculty - National and International :
Core Speaker : Dr. Medha Tapiawala invited as Core Speaker at an International Conference organized by IFEEL Management Institute, Karla, Lonavala, on 26th and 27th November, 2011. Her paper was on ‘Makeover of Rural Economy in Emerging India’.
Best Paper Award : Mr. T. Ramraj’s paper on ‘Banking services towards slum dwellers in Mumbai city’ received the Best Paper Award at the National Seminar at CKT College, Navi Mumbai, 7th & 8th January, 2011. Research Guide :
a) Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan – Research Guide (Ph.D.) recognition under Shri Jagdish Prasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala, University of Rajasthan, on 27th December, 2010 ( 2 students pursuing Ph.D.).
b) Mr. T. Ramraj – recognized guide for MBA at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) – (3 students submitted the projects and 2 yet to submit the project).
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Invited as Subject Expert : a) Dr.K.R. Shyam Sundar invited as subject expert at the interview for the post of
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics, at Bunts Sangha’s S.M. Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies on 5th August, 2011.
b) Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan invited as subject expert at the interview for the post of Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry at SIWS College, on 2nd July, 2010.
Research pursuits : Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni submitted her Ph.D. thesis on ‘Perceptions on community based ecotourism – A case study of Sindhudurg district’.
Invited to present Research papers :
a) Dr. Priya M. Vaidya invited to present a paper on ‘Human resource Management – the Indian Philosophical Perspective’ at the Bombay Philosophical Society on 15th April, 2011.
b) Dr. Priya M. Vaidya invited to present a co-authored paper ‘A study of value perceptions, Academic performance and Socio-Economic status of Higher Secondary School students (co-authors were Dr. Bina Punjabi, Dr. Priya M. Vaidya & Mrs. Bhuvaneshwari Radhakrishnan) at the University of Hertfordshire, U.K., in Sept., 2010.
Key Note Address : Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar invited for the Key Note Address on the ‘The emerging trends in employment relations’ at the National Annual Conference organized by Indian Society of Labour Economics at Karnataka University, Dharvad, on 17th December, 2010.
Resource person : Dr.K.R. Shyam Sundar invited as a resource person at the following panel discussion:
a) ‘ILO Training Programme in Building Modern and Effective Labour Inspection System’ conducted by ILO, New Delhi, on 6th August, 2010 at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida.
b) Panel discussion on ‘Contract Labour in India’ organized by Indian Society of Labour Economics at Karnataka University, Dharvad, on 18th December, 2010.
c) Panel discussion on ‘Public Private Partnership for Inclusive Growth – the Road Ahead’, on 18th February, 2011 at SIES College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai.
d) Panel discussion on ‘Labour Market flexibility and Manufacturing Sector’ on 29th March, 2011, at B.M. Ruia College, Mumbai.
Invited for Interactive Session : - Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar
a) Workshop on ‘Contract Labour Law Reforms’ organized by Indian Labour resource Network at WRIC Centre, Kalina, Vidyanagri, Mumbai on 27th January, 2011.
b) At Round Table discussion on ‘Indian European Union Free Trade and Labour Sector; with Members of European Economic & Social Committee, Mumbai on 25th March, 2011.
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UKERI Collaboration and Networking : Dr. Priya M. Vaidya invited to share –
a) Thoughts on ‘Education as viewed by Sri Aurobindo with the faculty of University of Hertfordshire, U.K. on 17th September, 2010 at Wind Down to the Weekend Seminar on ‘The reference of Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts on education to teacher educators’ HELP (Holistic Educational Learning Programme).
b) Dr. Priya M. Vaidya was invited as a resource person at Guru Nanak NSS Residential Camp at Badlapur on 14th November, 2010 to speak on ‘Love Life’.
Invited to chair a session at an International Conference : Dr. Priya M. Vaidya invited to chair the session on ‘History of Philosophies – Asia & African’ at the Afro-Asian Philosophy Association International Conference organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai and the Indian Philosophical Congress on 20th & 23rd October, 2010.
Organized National Seminar : Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Head, Dept. of Hindi, organized two-day National Seminar on ‘Samkaleen Hindi Kahani Samvedna Ke Dhamtal’ on 3rd & 4th September, 2010.
Visiting Faculty : - Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar – visiting faculty for MBA (Accounting & Finance for Managers) at KBP College, Vashi (YCMOU centre).
- Dr. Medha Tapiawala (i) visiting faculty (on-line) for MBA THINC Educational Institute, University of Wales. (ii) visiting faculty for MMS at MGM Institute, Panvel, affiliated to University of Mumbai (teaching Managerial Economics). (iii) visiting Faculty at Indira Institute of management and Research for MBA Programme teaching Managerial Economics, affiliated to Vishvakarma University, Pune.
- Mr. Ketan Vira – visiting faculty to Lala Lajpat Rai College (TYBMM), Swami Vivekanand College (TYBBI), SIES College (TYBBI), Burhani College (TYBMS) and S.M. Shetty College (TYBMM). - Mr. Santosh Pathare visiting faculty for the subjects ‘Understanding Cinema, Indian Regional Journalism and Radio & Television’ at Dnyansadhana College (Thane), VPM College (Mulund) and Guru Nanak College (GTB Nagar). - Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan visiting faculty for M.Sc.- I (Analytical Chemistry) at K.V. Pandharkar College, Dombivli.
Examination Assignment – Paper Setter & Moderator :
a) Dr. Manpreet Kaur appointed as paper setter and moderator for Hindi at the T.Y.B.A. University Exam 2010-2011.
b) Mr. T. Ramraj appointed as moderator for T.Y.B.Com. – Accounting and Auditing paper at University of Mumbai.
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c) Dr. Pramoda Sasidharan appointed as moderator for F.Y. & S.Y.B.Sc. Chemistry at G.N. Khalsa College.
d) Dr. Meetali Das Gupta appointed as moderator for F.Y. & S.Y.B.Sc. Chemistry at G.N. Khalsa College.
e) Dr. Priya M. Vaidya appointed as moderator for S.Y.B.Com. – Foundation Course paper at Acharya Marathe College in April, 2011. She was appointed as Chairperson, Board of Examination, University of Mumbai, for PG Diploma Course in ‘Philosophy of Communal Harmony and Social Peace’ in February, 2010.
f) Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni worked as Flying Squad member, moderator, paper setter, examiner for Institute of Distance Education during 2010-2011.
Invited to conduct workshop :
a) Workshop conducted on ‘Ethical Governance’ at a training programme for Sales Tax Officers from Maharashtra at Sales Tax Office, Mumbai, on 31st December, 2010.
b) Workshop conducted on ‘Ethical Governance’ for Senior Sales Tax Officers and Additional Commissioners at Sales Tax Office, Mumbai, on 19th November, 2010.
Contingent leader and scrutiny member : Mr. Santosh Pathare selected as contingent leader of University of Mumbai for the National Integration Camp (NSS) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Kakinata, Andhra Pradesh on 23rd & 27th December, 2010. He was also appointed as NSS scrutiny member by NSS cell, University of Mumbai. Film festival administration and organization :
a) Mr. Santosh Pathare appointed as a selection committee member at the 12th Mumbai International Film Festival.
b) Mr. Santosh Pathare also appointed as the festival co-ordinator at the First Yashwant Film Festival, 2011.
Consultancy work : Ms. Anuradha Namjoshi helped in setting up the library of Guru Nanak Vidyak Society’s Institute of Management, 2010-2011.
Professional Membership :
1) Mr. T. Ramraj – Dept. of Commerce - Life Member - Higher Education Forum
- Mumbai Commerce Association (Annual) - Economic Club (Annual)
2) Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar - Member of Forum for Free Enterprise - Life Member of All India Social Services Association 3) Mr. Ketan Vira - Life Member of All India Social Services Association
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Service & Society : 1) Mr. T. Ramraj – Internal auditor of Sanjivani Apartments Owners’ Association,
Nerul.
2) Dr. Ramachandran N. Nadar – Member of Chitralaya Seva trust, Children’s Orphanage, Kanyakumari, India.
Chief Guest : Ms. Surinder Kaur invited as Chief Guest at the Intercollegiate Meet at Sacred Heart Church, Gyan Ashram, Andheri on 21st October, 2010.
Resource Person : Ms. Surinder Kaur resource person at the delegation for Swiss Students, Dept. of Inter-Religious Studies, Zurich University at Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Dadar on 26th January, 2011.
Member of Labour Research Team : a) Dr.K.R. Shyam Sundar Member of Labour research Team to interact with Labour Group, European Commission, Free Trade Agreement in February, 2011. b) Dr. K.R.Shyam Sundar appointed as Joint Co-ordinator for panel discussion along with Prof. Dev Nahare, Visiting Professor, Duke University by Indian Society of Labour, Economics, at the Annual Conference on 15th & 17th December, 2011.
Moderator/Paper Setter : Mr. Ketan Vira moderator at Vidyalankar College for Economics, paper setter for Consumer Behaviour , University of Mumbai Judge : Mr. Ketan Vira invited as judge at the intercollegiate festival ‘Entourage-2011’ at Jai Hind College. 16. Internal resources generated :
Funds have been generated through various assistance schemes and activities in the college like - UGC Development Scheme (11th Plan) - UGC merged scheme - Conduct of intercollegiate events and national seminars. - Collection of fines, endowment funds - Fees from self financing courses
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17. Details of departments getting assistance/recognition under SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/ DST.FIST, and other programmes :
a) Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST, etc. : NO b) Development grant from UGC - U.G
- P.G. c) FIP Grant Ms. Madhuri Kulkarni - FIP (Ph.D.) 2nd March, 2010 to 30th November, 2010 - topic ‘Development of backward regions by means of Ecotourism – A case study of Sindhudurg district’.
UGC Grant received :
Sr. No.
Year
Name of the Scheme
Date of receipt
Plan
Amount (Rs.)
1.
2010-11
UGC Development Scheme UGC Merged Scheme
17.5.2010 17.5.2010
XI
XI
234144/-
1986000/-
d) Grants from research projects : Rs.30,000/- from University of Mumbai
18. Community services (NSS) : The NSS Unit enrolled 270 volunteers. Many area - based and University based Projects were organized by the Unit. Area based Project -1 Red Ribbon Club (RRC)Activities : 1) The College has been assigned two RRC units by MDACS and 1000 students were enrolled. 2) On World AIDS Day, 60 volunteers spread awareness about AIDS (causes and consequences) and performed street plays in the adopted areas on 30th and 31st December, 2010. 40 volunteers performed street play in the College campus . 5) The film “My Brother Nikhil” was screened on 1st December, 2010 to sensitize students about the social stigma attached to AIDS. 90 students were present at the screening. 6) 35 volunteers performed street play on the subject of AIDS on 10th January, 2011 under NDTV project. 7) On 3rd & 4th February,2011 - 20 volunteers organized AIDS Awareness sessions for the students of Guru Nanak Junior college. Gender Sensitization : NSS volunteers (40) participated in Role Play on ‘Gender sensitization’ in the College campus on 17th January, 2011. This activity helped them to understand various stereotypes associated with gender, its perception in context to the society.
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On 18th January, 2011, a special thought provoking lecture on ‘Gender Sensitization’ was delivered by Dr. Medha Tapiawala, Guru Nanak College.. It sensitized students about gender issues and gender equality. 52 volunteers attended this lecture. Area based Project 2 : National Integration 1) On Republic Day , 152 students attended the flag hoisting ceremony in the College campus, followed by Bal Mela program. They also visited adopted areas to spread the message of unity and national integration. Area based Project -3 Visit to Lavali 60 NSS volunteers visited the ‘Adivasi pada’ at Lavali village on 11th January. 2011, interacted with local people, distributed clothes and made an effort to understand their problems and lifestyle. University Level Activities : 10 NSS volunteers participated in Yuvak Biradari, Vile Parle, Mumbai on 28th Dec., 2011. They participated in singing, street play and poster making competitions conducted by various colleges. College Level Activities : NSS Unit organized the annual intercollegiate competition Yuvak Mela on 27th and 28th Jan., 2011. Many colleges from Mumbai region participated incompetitions like Project Presentation, Elocution, Debate, Essay writing and street play. The volunteers also organized a food festival in the College campus. Residential Camp : Residential Camp from 10th Nov. to 16th Nov., 2010 was organized by the NSS unit at Swanand Ashram, Badlapur. 108 volunteers and 30 ex-volunteers actively participated in Guest lectures, street plays and interactive sessions conducted in this camp.
19. Teachers and officers newly recruited :
No. of teachers appointed = 05 No. of non teaching staff appointed = 03
20. Teaching – Non teaching staff ratio :
Total no. of teaching staff : 36 Total no. of non-teaching staff : 28 Ratio : 1:0.8
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21. Improvements in the library services :
a) Introduction of Open Access System : Open Access System was introduced on the 6th floor Reference Library from July, 2010.
b) Conduct of annual book exhibition : New books especially reference and general books acquired by the library were displayed from 9th to 13th December, 2010. Charts, statistics, pictures, books, newspaper clippings, etc. on ‘Human Rights’ were also displayed separately in the library.
c) Conduct of book exhibition during seminar corresponding to its theme : An exhibition of reference and general books on Hindi Literature was organized by Tulsi Book House, Virar, on 3rd & 4th September, 2010 on the 6th floor Reference Library during a UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by the Hindi department.
d) Educational CD-ROM on various subjects were purchased. e) Online/E-Journal subscription : An additional TCFA1 E-Journal was subscribed.
22. New books/journals subscribed and their value :
Degree College – Aided Courses
Sr.No.
Particulars
Number
Amount
1.
Text Books
707
79,331.00
2.
Reference & General Books
* 864
** 4,56,210.60
3.
Journals
# 71
## 61,268,00
4.
Magazines
25
8,954.00
5.
CD-ROMs
* 14
** 4,594.00
6.
Online Journals
21
26,440.00
* Books/CDs purchased under UGC Grant included ** Amount spent on the Books/CDs purchased under UGC Grant # Journals subscribed through UGC Grant included
## Amount spent on Journal subscription through UGC Grant is included
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Unaided Courses
Sr.No.
Particulars
Number
Amount
1.
Text Books
119
17,984.00
2.
Reference & General Books
581
2,72,006.00
3.
Magazines
03
5,000.00
4.
Newspapers
03
3,000.00
Book Bank Scheme
Sr.No.
Class
No. of Students
1.
S.Y.B.A.
01
2.
F.Y.B.Sc.
01
3.
T.Y.B.Sc.
02
4.
F.Y.B.Com.
11
5.
S.Y.B.Com.
03
6.
T.Y.B.Com.
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23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback :
Students assess teachers in both the Aided and Self-Financing Courses, through a feedback format circulated at the end of the academic year.
The data collected is analysed graphically and a report is maintained by the administration. Staff members are appraised of these reports, confidentially. This helps staff members to self-evaluate, improvise and constantly work upon their teaching methodology.
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24. Feedback from stakeholders :
Parents, Students, Staff, Principal and Management constitute the stakeholders of the college. Regular informal and formal interaction among stakeholders has ensured feedback this year.
Meetings with parents during admission, attendance related sessions and Annual Prize Distribution Day this year, have enabled interaction.
The LMC (Local Managing Committee) is constituted of Management representatives, teaching/non-teaching staff representatives and the Principal. The meeting was held twice this year.
25. Unit cost of education :
The unit cost of education for the year 2010-11 was as follows: Rs. 14,111.18 (cost per student including salaries). 26. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination
results, issue of certificates :
The office administration and accounting are fully computerised. With the existing Financial, Payroll and Student modules, the attendance module for maintaining students’ attendance is added in this year. With 11 computers connected by LAN with central backup server, the following functions are carried out efficiently. - Admission (students data base, merit list, fees collection, receipting, Roll call, Division allotment, etc). - Staff salary. - University correspondence in e-format in addition to hard copies. - Students’ attendance. - Notices /circulars for students and staff. - Time Tables for lectures, Tutorials and Practical. The College has its own website maintained by professionals and college teachers as well as students updated regularly and used as a tool for disseminating all sorts of relevant information. The College is in the process of adding Provident Fund Module with Payroll Module which will be operative from the financial year 2011-12. Introduction of the Advanced Tally Accounting Package gradually is also in its plans. The examination process is fully computerised. The printing of question papers, processing and finalisation of results, entry of marks and printing of consolidated statements and students’ grade sheets are handled by an independent agency. The exam scheduling, announcements through printed and electronic notices to staff and students are managed by the examination committee. However, the management is planning to introduce the examination software, with which the College will be able to manage the entire examination process internally.
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27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities :
Chemistry laboratory on the VI floor is fully renovated. An IT lab with a capacity of 20 computers is newly constructed on the IV floor adjacent to the existing IT lab, for M.Sc. (IT) Course planned to be started from the academic year 2011-12. The total cost of both of the above is Rs.9,48,365. (List enclosed) The following were also purchased during the year: ]
Sr.No.
Items Purchased
Number
Location
1.
Book cases
3
Library
2.
Chairs
35
Library
3.
Wall fans
6
Gr. floor Hall
Considering the security and safety to the institution, the management is planning to install around 32 CCTV cameras in the class rooms and all around the campus. The plans for the installation of a new lift and total renovation of the old lift are in the pipe- line. The management has also planned to restart the construction of Auditorium on the first floor which was not in use for so many years. Around seven small rooms are decided to be made, one on each floor, adjacent to the staircase and old lift, to accommodate various activities such as personal counselling/ Career counselling, teacher-student interaction, Hindi Research Centre, Medical Centre/First Aid room, Alumni Association, Extension activities and Cultural activities. 28. Technology upgradation :
The college has added many computers of latest configurations, printers, projectors, photo- copier, microprocessor, etc. as a part of technological development during the year. The details of the same with location are given below:
Sr.No.
Items Purchased
Number
Location
1.
Printer – Canon
1
Staff room
2.
Printer – Epson Dotmatrix
3
2-Office Admin, 1-Library
3.
Printer - HP1020
3
1-NSS office, 1- Self Finance Section 1-Principal
4.
Computer – Lenovo
12
11-M.Sc IT Lab, 1- Self Finance Section
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5.
Computer Mouse - Microsoft
4 0
IT Lab & Office Admin
6.
Walk-n-Talk amplifiers
7
Teachers
7.
LCD Projector : Infocus In 102
3
1-Seminar Hall, 1- Self Finance Section, 1-Chemistry Dept.
8.
Photo copier : E-studio
2
1-Library 1-Exam room
9.
Microprocessor
1
Physics Lab
10.
Camera : Nikon D3100
1
Self Finance Section
11.
Tatasky Set-top Box
1
Principal’s cabin
12.
Headphone with mice Linguaphone Language
1
Language Lab
13.
Multimedia
1
Language Lab
14.
Amplifier with Speakers
1
Class room 507
15.
TV : Samsung 2
Assembly Hall
16.
Stabiliser
1
Laboratories
17.
Educational CDs
11
Library
The College is in the process of adding UGC N-LIST (National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content) Programme to be introduced from the academic year 2011-12 that will give our staff and students access to more than 2000 e-journals and 50,000 e-books of various publishers. Moreover, it is planned to install WiFi connectivity in the Campus from the academic year 2011-12. 29. Computer and internet access and training to teachers, non-teaching staff and students
a) Computer and internet access to teachers and students For individual departments of Science stream, such as Chemistry, Physics and Botany, computers are provided in the laboratories. They are used by students and teaching as well as non-teaching staff of the respective departments.
In the library on the VI floor, two computers are made available to students. In the Reading room on the III floor, 12 computers with MTNL net connectivity are provided to students and staff. In the two computer laboratories on the IV floor, 42 computers are available, which are largely used by the students of Computer Science and Information Technology.
b) Computer and internet training to teachers : The Commerce department in association with Mumbai Commerce Association has organised a workshop on the topic “Use of Statistical Tools in Research in Commerce” in September, 2010 for the teachers.
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Teachers attending Refresher Courses and Orientation Programmes organised by UGC Academic Colleges acquire the training on IT and Computer usage. Mr. Gaitonde S.A. and Mr. Gurdeep Singh, Department of Accountancy have attended Refresher courses this year. c) Computer and internet training to students : Karrox 360 Degree Learning, a computer training institute was offered the job of training the students on computer and IT. Around 240 students benefitted from it. 30. Financial aid to students :
The details of Freeship, Scholarship and other forms of aid given to various classes of economically backward students during the year are given in the following table:
Sr.No. Scheme No. of Students Benefited
Amount (Rs.)
1. Full Freeship 12 49,305 2. Part Fee Concession 10 24,680 3. SC Scholarship 8 20,820 4. OBC Scholarship 16 2,08,490 5. STC Freeship 4 40,310
6. PTC Freeship 1 800
7. SBC Scholarship 2 31,290
8. Bidi Kamgar 14 42,000
9. Book bank facility 45 62,698
10. Assistance to Sports students - 64,538
Book bank facility is given to economically backward students of all streams on need basis.
Assistance to Sports students (Boxing, Carrom, Hockey, Football, TT, Chess, Soccer) include travel expenses of students for competitions, team participation fees, refreshments, medical expenses, purchase of sports materials and other requirements.
The Management has planned to create a corpus of Rs.10,00,000 to be put as Endowment Fund for Girl Students’ Development in the Year 2011-12. The income from the same will be used for subsidising the fees of economically weaker girl students.
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31. Activities and support from the Alumni Association :
Many of the students of the College, constituting the Alumni, are involved in a number of activities. The alumni meet and confabulate occasionally. Some noteworthy interactions are
- Mr. Natarajan (1997 Alumnus) assisted in organizing the NSS Residential Camp from 10th to 16th November, 2010.
- Mr. Krishnakant (1997 Alumnus) delivered a lecture on National Integration at the NSS Residential Camp in November, 2010.
- Mr. Shakti (2009 Alumnus) trained students in performing street plays for the community programmes this year.
32. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association : Informal interaction is done by the Principal with parents and students during admission. Teachers also interact with parents to discuss performance and behavior of students as and when required. Suggestions from parents with regard to development of College are also accepted by the Principal, if found suitable. 33. Health services :
- Guru Nanak Hospital is open to the staff of the College for medical check-up and Consultation at subsidized rate. A medical checkup was conducted in April, 2011. - The college has a doctor-on-call for any emergencies. Dr. Pritish Achalia is contacted whenever a medical emergency arises
- For addressing the mental health of students, personal counselor (clinical psychologist) visits the college - MOU with Krishna Cardiac Centre, Dadar, Mumbai.
34. Performance in Sports activities :
Sports activities have always been encouraged and student participation in both internal as well as external events has been enthusiastic.
- Events conducted in the college : Annual Sports Day on 19th & 20th December, 2010. This event has competitions in athletics, shotput, javelin throw, long jump, high jump, and tug-of-war. Individual and Team Events were conducted. No. of student participants : Girls - 357 ; Boys - 357
- Indoor Events : Chess and Carrom
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Performance of students in External Events :
Sr. No.
Event
Prize
Name of the student
1.
Mumbai District Novice Boxing Tournament
1 Silver 2 Gold
Momin Mohd. Ali Babode Anwar
2.
Tarang Mahaotsav Boxing Tournament
1 Gold 2 Silver
Jena Prabin Siddiqi Saddam Rahul Patil
3.
Parle Mahotsav Boxing ournament
1 Gold 7 Silver
Shaikh Abdul Rupesh Lal Momin Modh. Ali Pramod R. Jignesh P. Kandu Raj Vijay Shukla Ganda Shrinath
4.
Enthusia – VJTI Boxing Championship
1 Gold
Jena Prabin
5.
South Asia Genseiryu Karate – do Championship
1 Bronze
Trupti Matal
6.
Dynamic Youth Games Karate
1 Gold
Trupti Matal
7.
National Boxing Championship
Selected and qualified in the State Team
Trupti Matal
8.
Cricket Tournament (Inter- Collegiate) at SIWS College
Gold (championship)
Team
35. Incentives to outstanding sportsperson :
T.A./D.A. given to students/sportspersons for participation in Events/Tournaments Sportswear (jerseys, shorts) and equipment given to sportsmen and sportswomen Free coaching in the college by experienced coachers in boxing, Taekwondo and
football Nutritious food and eatables provided on a regular basis to sportsmen undergoing
training
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As per University guidelines, three sportsmen earned 10 grace marks Sportsmen/women are helped by teachers in the academic work missed by them due to
participation Membership of MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) Membership of MDBA (Mumbai District Boxing Association)
36. Student achievements and awards :
NSS Awards :
Sr. No.
Event
Hosted By
Name of Student
Prize Details
1.
Overall
University of Mumbai
Rajkumar Kanojia
Best Volunteer Award
2.
Poetry recitation Competition
MDACs
Mr. Sanjaya Gupta
3rd Prize
3.
Patriotic Singing
Sophia College
Group
3rd Prize
4.
Photography
Ruia College
Vivek Singh
2nd Prize
5.
Folk Song
NIC at Kakinada
Merwyn Fernandes Murli Mohan
1st Prize
6.
Dance competition
SIWS College
NSS Volunteers
1st Prize
7.
Dance competition
G.N.Khalsa College
NSS Volunteers
1st Prize
8.
Patriotic Singing
SIWS College
NSS Volunteers
3rd Prize
Achievements in Co-Curricular & Extra Curricular Activities :
Sr. No.
Event
Hosted By
Name of Student
Prize Details
1.
Chem Housie
Ratnam College
Pooja Havaldar
1st Prize
2.
Dance Youth Festival (semi final)
Dept. of Student Welfare, Mumbai University.
Paureela dance Group
1st Prize
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3.
Youth festival (semi final) Elocution
Dept. of Student Welfare, Mumbai University.
Ms. Jyoti Goswami
1st Prize
4.
Ad-masters Folk Dance
NG & DK Matre College
BMS Group – Rahul & others
1st Prize
5.
Tribal Tigers (Group dance)
SIES College
Group
1st Prize
6.
Ad making
SNDT College
Rahul Pawar & Group
2nd Prize
7.
Duet Dance
SNDT College
Vijay Kumar & Neeraj Balaria
3rd Prize
8.
T-shirt painting
SNDT College
Rahul Pawar
3rd Prize
9.
Group Singing
SIES College
Sukhendra Dubey & group
3rd Prize
Academic : a) TYBMM (Journalism) : 1st Rank – University of Mumbai
Name of the student : Shikha Kapoor
b) TYBMM (Advertising) : 1st Rank – University of Mumbai Name of the student : Astha Anilkumar Vibha
- Mr. Rahul Jaiswal & Mr. Sanket More attended special yoga camp at Badlapur from 11th to 13th February, 2011.
- Mr. Murali Mohan & Mr. Merwyn Fernandes attended the National Integration camp organized at Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from 23rd to 27th December, 2010.
- Mr. Vitthal Sadaphule & Ms. Aarti Pasi attended special camp at Ratnagiri from 27th Dec.,2010 to 2nd Jan.,2011.
- Mr. Kunal Duggal attended special camp at Krushi Vidyalaya, Dahanu from 29th Jan., 2011 to 4th Feb., 2011.
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37. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit :
- Youngbuzz conducted an exhibition on “Career Options’ and a ‘Career Talk’ - IHT (Institute of Hardware Technology) MET conducted a seminar on further career
possibilities after graduation - Youngbuzz also conducted a seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Resume Writing’, ‘Goal
Setting’ and ‘Group Discussion’.
38. Placement services provided to students :
Total No. of students recruited
Sr. No
Name & Details of the Company
Date of Visit
Students Recuited
Arts
Science
Commerce
1.
HDFC Pvt,Ltd.
11.06.2010
05
--
--
05
2.
LIC Pvt.Ltd.
11.08.2010
04
01
01
02
3.
Nouveau Medicament Ltd.
08.09.2010
00
--
--
--
4.
Macleads Pharmaceutical Ltd.
10.10.2010
08
--
08
--
5.
Spanco Telesystem Ltd.
04.12.2010
20
04
05
11
6.
Kotak Mahindra Bank
04.12.2010
05
01
--
04
7.
First Source Solution Ltd.
07.01.2011
01
--
01
--
8.
Apex Pharma Ltd.
10.01.2011
10
01
02
07
39. Development programmes for non-teaching staff : None 40. Good practices of the institution :
a) The College upgrades library facilities to make it more student friendly. A photocopier machine is purchased and kept for use in the college library.
b) Open access system was introduced in the college library to make the library more reader friendly.
c) To ensure that the students from economically backward strata also get access to higher education, facility of two or three instalments in fee repayment is also extended.
d) For effective dissemination of information, e-Notice Board is regularly updated.
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e) Student participation is encouraged in many aspects of college functioning e.g. e-NB maintenance, organizing programmes, celebrating days of National and International importance. Membership fees of Sports Association/Clubs are paid every year so that interested sportsmen/women can continue playing at the District Level even after passing out from the college viz: MDFA and MDBA for football and boxing respectively.
f) Hindi language course is introduced to improve language proficiency. g) Academy Enhancement sessions orient students to cultivate effective study skills and
improve subject knowledge. Dr. Priya M. Vaidya conducted the following sessions: Guidance lectures for academic enhancement for S.Y.B.Com. students (18 sessions). Guidance lectures for academic enhancement for S.Y.B.A. students (6 sessions) Guidance lectures for academic enhancement for S.Y.B.Sc. students (5 sessions) Guidance lectures for academic enhancement for F.Y.B.Sc. students (5 sessions) Special lecture on ‘How to face exams ?’ for S.Y.B.Com. students. Techniques to
develop positive approach towards academic enhancement were shared. h) Celebration of Maharashtra week in February, 2011 to mark the completion of 50 years
of formation of the State of Maharashtra. Cultural programme along with an exhibition, food festival and celebration of Marathi cinema and poetry were the highlights of the week long celebrations. The theme of the cultural programme was ‘Exploring Cultural bonds between Maharashtra and Punjab’
i) Pre-admission guidance is extended by the Principal and teachers to students. Principal and teachers also interact with parents (especially parents of first generation learners) as and when required to convey academic performance of the students and career related information.
j) Health check-up for non-teaching/teaching staff is organised by the college. k) College NSS Unit organised theme based ‘Yuvak Mela’ (Theme: Gender democracy) to
train youth to become socially responsible citizens of the world. l) Additional financial support to conduct Annual NSS activities is extended by the College
Management. m) To encourage reading habits amongst students, Annual theme based Books Exhibition is
organised by the College library. Books, CDs, posters on the theme of the year ‘Human Rights Awareness’ were separately displayed to sensitize students about Human Rights on 10th December, 2010 – ‘Human Rights Day’.
n) Students are motivated to improve academic performance. Endowment prizes are constituted and given to meritorious students on the College Annual Day (Table A.1 in Appendix- I).
Dr. K.R. Shyam Sundar Dr. Bina Punjabi Co-ordinator Chairperson Internal Quality Assurance Cell Internal Quality Assurance Cell
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APPENDIX Table A-1 Endowment Prizes
2010 -2011
Sr. No.
Name Subject/s Class
1. Jayshree Engineering Works Endowment Prize
Chemistry T.Y. B.Sc.
2. Jayshree Engineering Works Endowment Prize
Physics & Maths S.Y. B.Sc.
3. Adfactor Endowment Prize Economics T.Y. B.A.
4. Adfactor Endowment Prize Overall T.Y.B.A.
5. D.N. Vora Endowment Prize Accountancy T.Y.B.Com.
6. Moolchand Nagda Endowment Prize Overall T.Y.B.Com.
7. Principal Bina Punjabi Endowment Prize
Chemistry T.Y. B.Sc.
8. Shri Dilip Punjabi Endowment Prize Physics, Chemistry, Maths Group
F.Y. B.Sc.
9. P.K. Sukumaran Memorial Prize Chemistry & Botany S.Y. B.Sc.
10. C.N.Nair Memorial Prize Physics F.Y.B.Sc. and S.Y.
B.Sc.
11. Prof. Lalit K Deshpande Endowment Prize
Economics T.Y. B.A.
12 Sardar Tarlochan Singh Kalsi Endowment Prize
Business Law S.Y. B.Com.
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