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DIGBOI COLLEGE, DIGBOI
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)
2016-2017
Submitted by IQAC
DIGBOI COLLEGE, DIGBOl
ASSAM - 786171
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Part – A
AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)
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:
03751-264416
DIGBOI COLLEGE
ITAVATA
DIGBOI
ASSAM
786171
Dr. Dip Saikia
+919954487650
03751-264416
2016-17
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
OR
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle B+ 78.60 2004 5 years
2 2nd
Cycle B 2.47 2015 5 years
3 3rd
Cycle
4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2015-16 submitted to NAAC on (25/07/2016)
ii. AQAR __________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
iii. AQAR __________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
iv. AQAR __________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
www.digboicollege.com
27/07/2005
http://digboicollege.com/AQAR2016-17.pdf
Dr. Jayanta Handique
+919435531665
EC(SC)/10/A&A/92 dated 15/11/2015
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1.9 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
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
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
M.Sc. in Physics in regular mode under Dibrugarh University
PGDCA under Dibrugarh University (one year Regular course)
BA and MA in Economics, English and Political Science under Krishna Kanta
Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), Guwahati, Assam.
BA, BCom & PG in Assamese Economics, Education, English, Mathematics and
Political Science under Dibrugarh University Directorate of Distance Education.
PGDJM under Dibrugarh University Directorate of Distance Education
UGC sponsored Certificate Course on Human Rights Education
UGC sponsored Career Oriented Course in Wild Life Conservation Biology.
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course under KKHSOU, Guwahati,
Assam.
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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
UGC-COP Programmes
Any other (Specify)
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
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
2
1
1
1
2
3
6
DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
Dibrugarh, Assam
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2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff 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
Institution level:
i. Workshop on “Teaching in Elementary Level.”
ii. Workshop on “Ornamental Fisheries: Its relevance in Assam”.
iii. Talk on “Importance of bio-diversity Conservation and Snake Identification
Techniques and their conservations”.
iv. Student-centric workshop on “Understanding Linguistics”.
v. DCTU Study Circle Special Session.
1
3
1
17
1
1
5 - - - 5
2
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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
The IQAC has taken significant steps towards quality enhancement and development of
the college. These can be enumerated as:
1) Process completed for NIRF.
2) Data uploaded in AISHE portal.
3) Online Spoken Tutorial provided to the students from IIT Bombay.
4) Motivating and encouraging faculties for research and extension activities and
enhancement of the quality of teaching and learning.
5) Holding meeting with the Students Union to discuss their needs and responsibilities.
6) Nourishing eco-aesthetic sense through the activities of NSS, NCC and
Beautification Committee.
7) Curbing the menace of Ragging through Anti-ragging squad committee.
8) Invitation of eminent academician/scientist to the institution with a view to encourage
students.
9) Self Defence Programme for girl students from 9-3-2017 to 8-4-2017.
10) Organising workshops, symposia and special functions for quality enhancement and
overall development of the college. Significant ones are:
a. Observation of Foundation Day on 15th July, 2016;
b. Army Awareness Programme observed on 5th February, 2017;
c. All Assam Inter-College Satriya Dance Competition held on 22nd
& 23rd
January, 2017;
d. Workshop on Teaching in Elementary Level organized from 11.03.2017 to
15.03.2017;
e. Workshop on “Ornamental Fisheries: Its relevance in Assam” on 01.04.2017;
f. Talk on “Importance of bio diversity Conservation and Snake Identification
Techniques and their conservations” on 04.04.2017;
g. Student-centric workshop on “Understanding Linguistics” on 17.04.2017.
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year*:
Plan of Action Achievements
Opening of M. Sc in Physics (Regular
Mode)
Course started with inauguration programme on 5
August, 2016.
Completion of Indoor Stadium Completed
Construction of a double storied building
adjacent to the Zoology dept Construction is going on.
Construction of big classrooms Construction of two big classrooms is going on.
Construction of Water reservoir Construction is going on.
Construction of New dining hall in Girls’
Hostel Started
Organizing programme relating to
revamping of Assamese culture
All Assam Inter-College Satriya Dance
Competition held on 22nd
& 23rd
January, 2017.
Organising student-oriented workshop
Workshop on “Ornamental Fisheries: Its
relevance in Assam” 01.04.2017
Workshop on Teaching in Elementary Level
organized from 11.03.2017 to 15.03.2017;
Workshop on “Understanding Linguistics” on
17.04.2017
Organizing environmental awareness
programme
Talk on “Importance of bio diversity Conservation
and Snake Identification Techniques and their
conservations” on 04.04.2017
Organizing awareness programme on
national security/defence
Army Awareness Programme observed on 5th
February, 2017.
Organizing training programme on Self
defence for girls students Successfully organized for one month duration.
* Academic Calendar of the year is attached in Annexure I.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
The reconstituted IQAC meeting held on 20/11/2017 accepted the AQAR for the
session 2016-17. The GB approves the AQAR on 01/12/2017.
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Part – B
Criterion-I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes
added during the
year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD - - - -
PG 10 01 11 -
UG 06 - 03 -
PG Diploma 02 - 02 02
Advanced
Diploma
- - 00 -
Diploma 02 - 02 02
Certificate 02 - 02 01
Others - - - -
Total 23 01 19 05
Interdisciplinary 04 - 02 03
Innovative - - - -
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
Core option: a) English
b) Modern Indian Language – options for Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali and
Alternative English
c) Environmental Studies
d) Multi-disciplinary course
e) Computer Skill or Communication Skill
f) Skill Based courses:
For Arts: Creative writing,
Photoshop,
Teaching in Elementary Level
For science: Repairing and Maintenance of Electronic Appliances,
Web-design, Elective options:
Computer Application, Economics, Education, Elective Hindi, Geography, History,
Information Technology, Philosophy, Political Science, Rural Development, Botany,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology,
Accountancy and Management
Major and Speciality options:
Assamese, Economics, Education, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Botany,
Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Accounting and Finance and
Marketing
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(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Analysis of the feedback is provided in the Annexure II
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.
Criterion – II
2. 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
2 16 -
Presented papers 12 31 -
Resource Persons 1 - 15
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 10
Trimester 00
Annual 13
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
65 41 24 0 0
Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4
2
23
- 11
NA
M.Sc. in Physics (Regular mode) under Dibrugarh University started.
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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination,
Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the programme Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
Assamese Major 14 0 14.29 35.71 0 50.00
Economics Major 15 13.33 20.00 20.00 0 40.00
English Major 15 0 26.67 60.00 6.67 93.33
Political Science Major 25 0 52.00 36.00 4 92.00
Philosophy Major 14 0 50.00 21.43 14.29 85.71
BA General 125 0 5.60 24.00 8.80 38.40
Botany Major 16 6.25 75.00 0 0 75.00
Chemistry Major 14 0 78.57 0 0 78.57
Electronics Major 10 0 70.00 0 0 70.00
Mathematics Major 7 0 28.57 28.57 0 57.14
Physics Major 17 0 88.24 0 0 88.24
Zoology Major 13 7.69 69.23 0 0 69.23
BSc General 22 0 31.82 13.64 0 45.45
Acc & Finance Speciality 42 0 28.57 52.38 0 88.10
Marketing Speciality 19 0 26.32 47.37 0 84.21
BCom General 28 0 0 10.71 0 17.86
Class seminar presentation with a view to motivate students for studies and inspire with
presentation skills.
Organising workshops, quiz, debate etc. for enhancing knowledge and communicative
competence.
Conducting tutorial class on demand.
Organising interactive sessions, group discussions and group assignment.
Insisting on more and more use of ICT tools so as to enhance effectiveness in teaching learning
process.
Prescribing authoritative reference books for enriching the syllabus.
Issuing books from departmental library.
Inspiring students for brilliant academic performance by conferring awards and prizes.
180
All examinations/evaluation reforms initiated by the college such as conduction of Internal
Assessment, insistence on Multiple Choice Questions, provision of Photocopy of answer scripts
etc. have been continued.
71.11
05
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses 5
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme -
HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes 2
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university -
Staff training conducted by other institutions -
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 74
Others (Short Term) 3
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 20 03 1 24
Technical Staff 0 0 0 0
Prepares an academic calendar informing admission, class, examination schedules, results
and observation of significant days, holidays, vacation and that way, total number of class
days enabling the Departments/Faculties to have proper teaching plans.
IQAC has formed an Internal Semester Monitoring Committee (ISMC) for monitoring and
for effectively implementing the semester system. The IQAC coordinator officiates as the
coordinator of ISMC.
Prepares Weekly class routine ahead of session start for proper distribution of course
Suggests the teacher to prepare teaching plan semester wise
Suggests the teacher to keep record of course progression
Monthly monitoring of course progression
Special arrangement for advance, average and slow learners
Intimate the faculty about their performance on the basis of analysis of students’ feedback
Organises workshop and seminar to enrich the academic climates and enhance the learning
process
IQAC monitors and evaluates the performance of faculty by way of frequent visits to and
meeting with the departments
Provides necessary infrastructures helps for successful conduction of teaching learning
process
Ensures continuous internal evaluation
HoD monitors course progression and ensures course completion in due time
Student-Teacher exchange programme are organised.
Group discussion, Peer learning students’ oriented seminar, workshop are organised
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Criterion–III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 0 01 0 0
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0 0 0 0
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 9 9 0 9
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 2.89 4.02 0 0
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 11 1 -
Non-Peer Review Journals - - 5
e-Journals 3 - -
Conference proceedings - 2 -
The college felicitates the teachers who obtain M. Phil., Ph. D. degrees and present
research paper abroad.
Encourages faculty members for Major and Minor research projects.
The faculty members are encouraged to publish research books and research articles and
to participate in National/ International seminars/ workshops etc.
Significant research publications and award of research projects as well as research
recognitions (e.g. role as resource person, chairperson) are reported in the college
NEWSLETTER.
Research committee keeps eye on the research activities of the teachers and ensures an
atmosphere conducive for research activities.
Digboi College Teachers’ Unit (DCTU) Study Circle provides a platform for
presentation of research works.
Motivates the teacher to pursue research work and also to avail the benefits of FDP.
Access to INFLIBNET provided.
Students are taken to other notable colleges/University to carry out their research
projects under the guidance of the faculties.
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3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other
organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects 3 UGC 0 0
Minor Projects 2 UGC 6,91,000/- 6,91,000/-
Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -
Industry sponsored - - - -
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College - - - -
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
- - - -
Any other(Specify) - - - -
Total - - 6,91,000/- 6,91,000/-
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE
Any Other (specify)
NA
0.50-4.621
1
2.56 5 3
NA
NA
NA
NA
Nil
- 03
UGC
-
-
0 6
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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences organised by the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number - - - - 05
Sponsoring agencies College
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
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
Type of Patent Number
National Applied Nil
Granted Nil
International Applied Nil
Granted Nil
Commercialised Applied Nil
Granted Nil
Total International National State University Dist College
- 02 - - - - -
NIL
- - - -
14
6,91,000/- 1,00,000/-
/- 7,91,000/-
1
-
0
0 0 0 0
16
(1
7)
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3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
College level:
Free coaching at Vivekananda Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School.
State Level Chemistry Olympiad.
State Level Mathematics Olympiad.
Distribution of Biological Models to Tingrai M. E. School and Ramnagar High School.
Free Coaching at No. 2 Borbil L. P. School.
Distribution of teaching materials to students of Puberun L. P. School, Balijan.
Plantation at Puberun L. P. School (Balijan) campus.
Awareness Programme on - “Climate change and its impact on Bio-diversity and on snake
of Assam, their identification and protective measure of snake bites” at Kanaipather High
school, Bordumsa, Tinsukia.
Awareness programme on Bio-diversity conservation its issues and Tourism and Snake
Conservation at Rasbari Gaon, Doomdooma.
NCC Level
Blood donation camp
NSS level
Gandhi Jayanti celebration at Saraipung L. P. School.
Awareness Programme on Wildlife conservation at Bhadoi Passali High School.
Socio-economic survey at Saraipung forest village.
Health Check up Camp at Saraipung forest village.
911
5
4
0
61 19
3 0
0 1
0 1
0 0
0 0
09
1 04
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 32481 33,56,191 1744 4,04,238 34225 37,60,429
Reference Books 754 28,560 0 0 754 28,560
e-Books 44 - - - - -
Journals 16 23,100 16 23,100
e-Journals - - - - - -
Digital Database - - - - - -
CD & Video - - - - - -
Others (Magazine) - - - - - -
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Facilities Existing Newly
created
Source of
Fund Total
Campus area 25.85
acres 0 0 25.85 acres
Class rooms 32 2 UGC 34
Laboratories 11 - - 11
Seminar Halls 1 0 0 1
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. 0 0 0 0
Value of the equipment purchased
during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) NA
UGC/Govt./
Clg.
Rs. 29.79700
Others (Rs. in Lakhs) 0 0 0 Rs. 0.37590
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office Departments Others
Existing 48 4 5 8 10 8 13 0
Added 50 23 0 0 10 1 15 1
Total 98 27 5 8 20 9 28 1
• The official works from admission to accounts have been computerized.
• Internet facility has already been provided for students in the library.
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4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total:
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
Transaction through Public Financial Management System (PFMS) of UGC
Utilisation of e-schemes of UGC
Internet facility to students at the library.
0.15850
Publication of details about various student support services in the college
prospectus
Held meeting with the Student’s Union to inform the various support
services for students
Counseling for the First semester applicants at the time of admission
Orientation on the first day of class.
Information through Parent teacher meetings.
Notice circulated in due time for various supports for availing by students.
Details about student support system is given in college websites
Publication through NEWSLETTR.
15.62855
2.87702
0.62875
19.29282
Academic committee takes stock of students’ performance.
Departments maintain record of students’ progression.
Students’ progression is tracked through continuous Evaluation.
Results are analyzed to find out students’ academic development.
Administration keeps records of students’ progression in co-curricular
activities too.
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5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio: 1.5 : 1 Dropout %: 23.7
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
UG PG Ph. D. Others
1483 55 0 0
No %
701 55.5
No %
562 45.5
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenge
d
Total Genera
l
SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
403 77 110 603 0 1193 491 143 219 410 0 1263
Career Guidance Cell motivates and sensitizes the students for various
career options.
Training and Placement Cell organizes intensive coaching and training for
placement in various jobs.
An Army Awareness Programme was organized on 5th February, 2017 with a view
to encourage the youth for defense services.
327
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
158
0
NA
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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
0 0 0 10
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports: State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 64 128380/-
Financial support from government 133 (Amount directly credited
to the Beneficiary’s A/C)
Financial support from other sources 26 39000/-
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions 0 0
Students are encouraged to perform cultural activities related to women
empowerment.
24 0 0
11 1 0
0 0 2
8 1 0
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5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
The grievance of students regarding congestion in the classes of general courses has been
emphatically considered and construction of big class rooms has been initiated.
Demand for enhancing seats in different courses has been taken into account and seats
have been increased in possible cases.
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
Our Vision:
The college has a vision of imparting quality education. Quality education would create holistic
atmosphere for the students to cater to the demands of a modern technological and global world
while inculcating in them the values and cultural heritage, India is known for.
Our Mission:
The college aims at-
i) Educating its students to become responsible, competent and ethical citizens of the world
with the skill to think creativity analyse critically and communicate effectively.
ii) Encouraging the students to pursue their courses with resolute determination, equanimity
of mind and honesty of character.
iii) Fostering global competency among students so that they can prepare themselves for the
opportunities and challenges of life.
iv) Stimulating the academic ambience for quality sustenance and quality enhancement
v) Building strong bonds with all the stake holders through dedicated team work, innovative
strategies and commitment to excellence.
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Yes
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6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
The curriculum is framed by affiliating University. Faculty members from the
college provide active supports when invited as members to the Board of Studies
(BoS) and Undergraduate Boards (UG Board). During 2016-17, total 5 faculty
members served as members of UG BoS (English, Economics, Education,
Electronics and Mathematics) of Dibrugarh University.
Dr. Dip Saikia, Principal, is serving as a member of the committee constituted for
implementation of CBCS in UG colleges of Dibrugarh University.
For quality improvement in the teaching learning process, the college adopts the
following strategies-
Free internet access teachers and students.
ICT oriented teaching including use of SMART BOARD
Remedial classes
departmental seminar/class seminar,
Field trip,
interactive class and one to one contact,
Solving of previous years’ questions.
workshop on discipline related areas,
Necessary and up to date teaching materials on course
Extra class for course coverage and tutorial class on demand
Quiz, debate, group discussions and Peer learning
Showing course related videos.
Teaching by guest/visiting teachers.
Separate Examination Conduction Boards for conduction of odd & even semester
examinations.
Two sessional examinations in each semester are conducted under supervision of
the Vice-Principal.
Dates of sessional examination and notification of marks are distinctly stated in the
academic calendar published in the college prospectus.
MCQ pattern for sessional exams has been stressed.
The examined papers are shown to students for verification and mark sheets are
displayed in the notice board. Photocopies of answer scripts are provided on
demand.
Record of students’ progression.
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6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
Ongoing Major Research Project: 01
Ongoing minor Research Project: 09
Students are encouraged present research papers.
Encouragement to teachers to attend National/ International seminars/
Workshop/ Conference etc.
Orientation to students for field work
Field trips of students for carrying out projects.
Purchase of course related text and quality reference books.
Renewal of subscribed Journals.
Renewal of N-List.
Purchasing of new computers and projectors processed.
Construction of Indoor stadium completed.
Purchase of instruments for laboratories has been processed.
Construction of new classroom initiated.
Principal in consultation with the GB manages the required human resource. He
requests suggestions from the concerned departments/branch for Human
Resource Management. Shortfalls in various dept/branches are filled with
temporary/adhoc staff.
During leave of teachers (for Orientation/Refresher courses, Short Term
courses, Seminar etc.) other teachers of the department manage the classes.
Teachers retiring during full swing classes are appointed as guest teacher so that
classes are not affected.
Various committees and cells are formed to carry out various administrative,
curricular and co-curricular as well as community extension activities. Members
for the committees are selected on the basis of their aptitude and expertise.
Experts in course related areas are invited to conduct classes.
The college authority adopts flawless policy in recruitment of faculty and staff
members.
Vacancy is advertised through News Papers/ informed through employment
exchange.
Candidates are screened by a committee constituted as per UGC and the state
Govt. Rules.
Roster system is strictly followed.
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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
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 NO NA Yes Principal, IQAC
Administrative NO NA Yes Governing body
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
Teaching DCTU Benefit Fund
Staff Benefit Fund
Non teaching Staff Benefit Fund and
Employee Unit Fund
Students
Digboi College Students’ Aid Fund
Group Insurance Scheme
DCTU Students’ Aid Fund
1,00,000/-
Students are counselled to visit the neighbouring industries for understanding work-
culture and motivation for entrepreneurial venture.
Admission schedule is notified in notice board, hoardings, banners, prospectus
and websites.
Selection and admission are done on merit basis.
Students are counselled on the day of admission for selection of subject
combinations etc.
Govt. reservation norms are followed.
Special consideration for disadvantaged students is provided.
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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
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
The college has been running with semester system. The course curriculum were
revised/ updated by the university at the time of its implementation w.e.f. 2011–12 sessions.
NA
Alumni Association provides positive supports when required.
Guardian members of the GB are actively supportive to all round development of
the college.
Parent-Teacher Association submits its unanimous resolutions for adoption and
effective implementation by the authority.
Deputation of staff for training.
Provision of residence to certain non-teaching staff.
Enhancement of salary for non-teaching adhoc/temporary staff.
IQAC takes initiative to enhance the computer skill of the staff time to time.
Plantation programme to make the campus eco-friendly. Saplings are collected from
Forest Department.
Special plantation drive as part of Govt. directive to plant tree by fee-waived students.
Steps to make the campus polythene free.
Regular cleaning drives at the initiative of NSS.
Special cleaning drives as part of Swacha Bharat Mission.
Sensitisation for cleanliness through signboards.
Setting up of dustbins/waste-bins wherever required in the campus.
Tobacco free zone.
Appointment of gardener and sweeper for keeping the campus rich and eco-friendly.
Rain water harvesting system.
Sensitisation for cleanliness through meetings, writing of assignments on cleanliness
etc.
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Criterion – VII
7. 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.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
Details are provided in Annexure III
Parent-teacher meetings are organized departmentally. Pros and cons of the students’
attendance, performance in internal exams are discussed and suggestions are
transacted.
Organization of state level inter-college competition on Sattriya Dance to sensitize on
the importance of the Mahapurukhiya classic dance form and to search out the young
talents.
Uploading of College Magazine in College website.
Scanning of Old College Magazines.
Innovations introduced in the last year are all continued.
Construction of big classroom is going on
Construction of a double storied building adjacent to the Zoology department has
been initiated.
Indoor stadium has been completed.
Construction of new dining hall in girls’ hostel has been started.
M.Sc. in Physics (regular mode) started.
I. Free Coaching to school students
II. Transparency in Admission
III. Wildlife Rehabilitation Drive
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
Environmental Awareness / Protection Activities during 2016-17
Celebration of 67th Van Mahotsav from 1-7 July, 2017.
Plantation programme on 5th June, 2017 on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Plantation by fee-waived newly admitted students.
Cleanliness drive as part of Swachcha Bharat Mission.
Wildlife week celebration 1-7 Oct, 2016
International water conservation day Celebration, 22 March 2017.
Awareness programme on Wildlife conservation at Bhadoi Passali High school on 16-11-
2016
Talk on “Importance of bio-diversity Conservation and Snake Identification Techniques
and their conservations” on 04-04-2017 at the College.
Regular nourishing of eco-aesthetic sense through the activities of NSS, NCC and
Beautification Committee.
Focusing on environmental protection through curricular and co-curricular modes.
Workshop on “Ornamental Fisheries: Its relevance in Assam” 01.04.2017.
Awareness programme on “Climate change and its impact on bio-diversity and snakes of
Assam, their identification and protective measures of snake bite” at Kanaipather LP
School on 26-11-2016.
Students’ field trip to Dehing Patkai WLS, Saraipung on 11-12-2016.
Awareness programme on bio-diversity conservation, its issues and tourism and snake
conservation on 29-12-2016.
Students’ visit to Sericulture Department, Tingrai on 12-01-2017.
Publication of Coffee Table book on environment entitled “In the Lap of Nature” edited by
Rajib Rudra Tariang on 26-01-2017.
Interaction with senior scientist of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Dr. Rashid Raja on 31-
01-2017 at the college.
Talk on “Climate change and its impact on bio-diversity and conservation of snakes” at
Namphakae Buddhist Monastery Conference Hall, Naharkatiya on 04-02-2017.
Field trip to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on 9 and 10 February, 2017.
Talk on importance of “Wildlife Conservation and prospects of Eco-tourism” at the 1st
Namami Brahmaputra Festival on 01-04-2017 at Dholla, Tinsukia.
Training programme on “Why Conserve Wildlife, its importance, Climate Change and
Snake conservation” on 08-04-2017 at Makum Forest School.
Talk on “Why Conserve Wildlife, its issues and conservational measures” at the College of
Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh on 08-05-2017.
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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
8. Plans of institution for next year:
Name: Dr. J. Handique Name: Dr. Dip Saikia
Signature of the coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
Establishment of new Computer Lab.
Completion of construction of the undergoing big classrooms.
Completion of the double storied building adjacent to the Zoology dept.
Erection of boundary wall on the west border of the college.
Completion of the water reservoir under construction.
Establishment of a wildlife care and treatment Unit.
Establishing an ethnic cultural centre.
Installation of Solar power unit.
Organising national seminar.
Construction of conference hall in the 2nd
floor of the library.
Strength:
Faculty dedication to academic exercises, environmental preservation, free
coaching to school students and community service
Transparency in Admission
Academic and natural environment of the college
Energetic and dedicated office staff
Diversity of programmes and courses
Library resources
Weakness:
Water resource in the campus
Congestion in classrooms
Full digitalization of library
Lack of industry collaboration
Opportunities:
Opening of more PG programmes and career orientated/vocational courses
Collaboration/support from neighbouring industries (OIL, IOCL etc.)
Threats:
Financial constraints
Infrastructure for additional programmes/courses.
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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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Annexure-I
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nnexure
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Annexure II
Students’ Feed back analysis
Students’ Feedback was prepared to evaluate the teachers performance and on the curriculum, teaching,
learning, evaluation and the various facilities in the college. The students recorded their views on printed
format. The format is divided into two parts – Part-I consist of 10 parameters to evaluate the faculties of
the college and Part-II consists of 20 parameters regarding the overall administration and facilities of the
college. The feedback form provided a grade scale (very poor, poor, average, good, and excellent) to the
students to evaluate the feedback parameters. For an impartial analysis on feedback, the data was
collected from the twenty different departments of the college from the different semesters including
science, arts and commerce stream. Basic statistical tools are used to analyse each criterion and are
presented in charts.
The average performance of the faculties was found ranging from good to excellent in terms of the score
received from the students in all the 10 parameters. But, in a few cases it was noticed the average grade
or lower. In this regard, suggestions, counselling and support have been provided to concerned faculty for
enhancement of teaching-learning performance for quality education.
Details:
Programme: 3 year BA
Semester: 1st, 3
rd and 5
th
Number of students enrolled: 640
Number of students taking part in the feedback: 250
Courses covered: Assamese, English, Political Science,
Economics and Philosophy
Feedback score range: 1 - 5
Lowest score: 3 Highest score: 5 Average Feedback score: 4
Programme: 3 year BSc
Semester: 1st, 3
rd and 5
th
Number of students enrolled: 355
Number of students taking part in the feedback: 145
Courses covered: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics,
Zoology, and Botany
Feedback score range: 1 - 5
Lowest score: 3 Highest score: 5 Average Feedback score: 4
Programme: 3 year BCom
Semester: 1st, 3
rd and 5
th
Number of students enrolled: 269
Number of students taking part in the feedback: 90
Courses covered: Accountancy, Marketing
Feedback score range: 1 - 5
Lowest score: 2 Highest score: 5 Average Feedback score: 3.5
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Areas of performance Improvement: The average performance was found ranging good to excellent in
terms of score. But in few courses it was noticed to be average. Scope of improvement in terms of score
was noticed in few subjects as the score can be improved for excellent grade.
Action taken:
Informed to individual course faculty.
Areas to be improved were identified and communicated.
Suggestions, Counselling and support have been provided to concerned faculty for
improvement of teaching learning exercises.
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Annexure III
Best practice – I
1) Title of the Practice:
Free Coaching to school student
2) Goal: a) To extend services to society as part of Corporate social responsibility.
b) To provide help to the nearby schools having shortage of staff.
c) To fruitfully utilize the expertise of the faculty and meet the needs of the school
students.
d) To teach the school students the basics of subject and prepare them for the higher
classes.
3) The Context:
Performance of students in the college is resultant not only of the teaching learning
activity in the college but also of their basic knowledge of the concerned subjects.
Intensive coaching on the various subjects of school level may significantly develop the
knowledge level of the students. Quality school education may lead to quality higher
education.
4) The Practice:
Nearby feeder schools and newly established schools are contacted for arranging the
coaching by college teachers. College administration with the support of the College
Teachers’ Unit prepares the schedule for the coaching in consultation with the concerned
school(s). The schedule is circulated among the concerned teachers and the Head Master
of the concerned school. The school Head Master informs the beneficiary students.
Classes are conducted as per favourable timings of the students and the school. Best
possible efforts are taken to cater to needs of the students as regards their subject. Two
MoUs have already been signed in this respect with Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Digboi and
Rajani Kanta Baruah High School, Tingrai.
5) Evidence of Success:
The practice has brought about a good understanding between the college and
beneficiary schools and students, and that way the society of the locality. The college has
come to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the students of the feeder
school/newly created students.
6) Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
There is no major financial involvement in implementing this practice as the teachers
provide the service free of cost. The notable problems encountered are timings of the
schools, i. e., arrangement of class outside the class timings of the schools. Resources
required are faculty, school textbooks and time.
7) Notes:
School students are noticed to be enthusiastic to attend the extra coaching classes. The
teachers of beneficiary schools request for more classes of this nature. The school
authority is greatly pleased to have the academic support of the college staff. On the
whole, the practice has been an enjoyable one to the college teachers and greatly
supportive to the school students.
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Best practice – II
1. Title of the Practice:
Transparency in Admission
2. Goal:
The chief objective of this practice is to bring transparency in admission to all courses of
study so that norms of the state government and the University are followed in toto and
the provisions for the weaker sections are adhered to. Moreover, it aims to evade all sorts
pressures on admission.
3. The Context:
With the increasing demand for admission and pressures of the different organisations,
winning the trust of the community and bringing transparency to admission procedure is
a call of the time.
4. The Practice:
All details regarding admission such as intake capacity in different programmes, course
combinations, number of seats in hostels, reservation systems etc. are notified in the
college prospectus as well as in the advertisement for admission in the news paper. Three
admission committees scrutinises the admission applications and prepares list of selected
candidates on the basis of merit and provisions for the weaker sections. The lists are
notified in the college notice board well ahead of the date of admission. Admission is
conducted in the hall after counselling to the applicants and proper verification of
documents. In the same way, lists of selected applicants for hostels are prepared as per
recommended norms and displayed in the notice board.
5. Evidence of Success:
The practice has brought positive results as the various pressures on admission have been
greatly lessened and community trust has increased. This has on the whole, led to a very
healthy academic ambience.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Apart from the time needed for listing the eligible candidates based on the diverse
provisions, there is no major constraint in carrying out this practice. Major resource
required is the service of the faculty who have to work beyond their regular academic
schedule since they have sometimes to work on holidays and even during vacation.
7. Notes:
The image of the college has been brightened by the successful implementation of the
practice. Continuance of it will sustain the healthy academic ambience.
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Best practice – III
1. Title of the Practice:
Wildlife Rehabilitation Drive
2. Goal:
The chief objective of this practice is to rescue wildlife including animals, birds, reptiles
etc. found in and around Digboi College, Greater Digboi area and beyond. Animals that
come out of the nearby Dehing Patkai Reserve Forest most of the time fall prey to
humans and machineries. Under this rehabilitation drive, attempts are taken to physically
rehabilitate them to their natural abode of the forest. Moreover, attempts are there to
aware the public regarding various aspects of wildlife protection and rehabilitation.
3. The Context:
With the increasing threats to wildlife in the recent times, it is only mean to say that we
should contribute to wildlife protection and rehabilitation. The need is not only to
physically rehabilitate the wildlife to their natural environment, but to educate all people
for wildlife protection and aware them of the benefits of wildlife and also about the way
they can contribute to their rehabilitation.
4. The Practice:
The practice has two basic segments- physical service and awareness programmes. The
physical service includes the active rescue operations carried out by several teachers of
the college and treatment of the injured animals at the Wild Life Care and Treatment Unit
presently being conducted from the Dept of Zoology. It also includes providing food sources to
endangered birds, butterflies etc. The awareness programme also has two components- training to
forest personnel, teachers, students and the public for rescue of animals/ for rescue operations as
well as sensitizing the school students and the public regarding the protection wildlife though
meetings, presentations and wildlife photography. Under this practice, several wild animals have
been rescued and treated at the Zoology Dept. Many awareness programmes have been organized
at different schools in the region which have been listed at sub-criterion 7.4.
5. Evidence of Success:
The public of the surrounding area have come to take keen interest in wildlife protection.
The School students have come to realise the benefits from wildlife. Snakes that were
once threatened by human being have been rescued. The calls of the public to the
faculties of the college to save and treat wildlife signify the faith the faculties have
created among the public. The treatments of the injured animals have shown positive
results.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Several major problems are encountered in carrying out this practice. Time, courage,
patience and dedication as well as money and infrastructures are required. Unfavourable
weathers, mortal road conditions add to the discomfitures of the rescuers. Training the
illiterate people particularly to fight against superstitions connected with wildlife killing
is a great challenge. Resources required are transportation system, money for recurring
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expenditures, certain tools, presentation materials, fauna for food sources and
technology.
7. Notes:
The general public have been enlightened in wildlife protection. Several wild animals
have been treated in the college. The fruit orchard established in the college has attracted
several species of butterflies. Construction of a Wild Life Care and Treatment Unit can boost
up the venture for the best of service to wildlife rehabilitation.