NAAC Re-accreditation
Self – Study Report
Table of Contents
S.No Contents Page No.
1. Preface
2. Executive Summary i
3. Profile of the University 01
4. Criterion – I : Curricular Aspects 12
5. Criterion – II : Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 28
6. Criterion – III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 60
7. Criterion – IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 105
8. Criterion – V : Student Support and Progression 124
9. Criterion – VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 138
10. Criterion – VII : Innovations and Best Practices 168
11. Action Taken Report 177
12. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 184
Executive Summary
Coimbatore, the second largest industrial region in Tamil Nadu has a unique
distinction of having the highest textile activity per square kilometer in the world and it is
called Manchester of South India. The city today has evolved itself into diversified economy
with Engineering, Auto Components, Pumps and Motors. In 1980‟s the city has meta-
morphed into an Educational Hub with highest density of institutions i.e. 84 in 75 square
kilometer which produce 50,000 graduates of various disciplines every year.
The Bharathiar University, named after the great visionary and revolutionary national poet,
Subramania Bharathi, was established in Coimbatore at the foothills of Maruthamalai in the
Western Ghats by the Government of Tamil Nadu in February 1982, with jurisdiction over
the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur and Nilgiris. This University is the offspring of
the world renowned University of Madras. Bharathiar University is
Ranked Fifth Best State run Universities in India by The Sunday Indian (27.06.2011)
Ranked as one of the top 50 Universities in India and placed at 32 and 33 in the
surveys conducted by the popular English Magazines „India Today‟ and „The Week‟
in 2013 respectively
In 2014, the University was ranked at 29th
position by „India Today‟ (02.07.2014)
Vision
Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the
youth. The aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to
mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and
national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to
Elevate”, the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and
protecting the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation.
Mission
To be innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in
teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic
needs of the nation.
To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic
interaction with the industry and society.
To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face the
emerging challenges of the knowledge era.
To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in
meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.
To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to
newer products and processes.
To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice
and quality.
Bharathiar University has been accredited with „A‟ grade in 2003 and reaccredited in
the year 2010 with „A‟ grade by NAAC. Eight departments in the Faculty of Science are
under the DST-FIST programme. Eight other departments are already operating UGC-SAP
and all the departments in the faculty of sciences are assisted under DST-PURSE to the tune
of nine Crores. One department has been identified by the Tamil Nadu State to create the
high tech PG laboratory towards the Center for Excellence in Physics. The M.Sc. Medical
Physics course has been conducted in the department of Medical Physics in collaboration
with Kuppusamy Memorial Hospital and BARC, Mumbai. The University has also presented
a proposal for UPE and awaiting results.
The DRDO-BU-CLS was established as a joint venture by DRDO, Ministry of
Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the Government of Tamil Nadu at
Bharathiar University campus as an autonomous research institute to pursue both basic and
applied research. Under Phase-I, a budget of Rs.18.0 Crores and Under Phase-II, a budget of
Rs. 24.0 Crores was allotted by DRDO. The centre has also added a transit cum hostel
facility. Major thrust areas of research for the Phase-II programme are highly interdisciplinary
and innovative. The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University is ranked number one
among the Academic Staff Colleges of Tamil Nadu and 12th
among the Academic Staff
Colleges in India by NAAC.
The University offers 118 programmes to cater to the educational requirement of
around 3,000 students on campus and 219 programmes under distance mode enrolling more
than one lakh students and around two lakh students through affiliated colleges. On an
average 450 Ph.D. degrees are produced annually.
Bharathiar University is one of the pioneers to introduce Choice Based Credit System
as early as in 2000-2001. Adhering the recommendation of TANSCHE, the credit structure
has been modified to bring uniformity across all the affiliated and autonomous colleges. Each
department offers minimum of four elective papers for the department students. A total of 94
supportive papers are offered by all the departments for the choice of students of other
departments. The curriculum and the syllabi are updated with an emphasis in both
fundamentals also well as application by having industrial experts from the national institutes
and notable alumni in BoS as members. The feedback obtained from the students through the
instrument prepared by IQAC is used appropriately in revamping the syllabi to make them
more dynamic. Credit transfer is permitted between regular mode and distance mode.
Teaching by industrial experts, training in industries through internships, summer
placements, academy summer fellowships in which some of the research scholars visit abroad
for three to six month fellowship to work for their Ph.D. programmes, major projects with
real time application to cater to the local industrial needs and case studies are the experiential
learning opportunities available on campus for students to become employment ready. All
our academic efforts are complimented with finishing schools jointly organized with TCS,
CTS, Infosys in sector specific, platform specific, tool specific and company specific areas of
competence and with our MoU with National Skill Development Council.
The University has 197 dedicated teachers on roll with vast experience in teaching
and research, many of whom are internationally recognized and won awards and laurels. The
state of the art facilities available for faculty members and scholars nurture a culture of
research in cutting edge areas. A testimony to this is huge publication of faculty members
with high impact factor and h-index. During the assessment period the member of faculty
have completed – 109 major research projects by attracting funds worth of Rs. 1440 Lakhs.
Currently 95 projects are on operation worth of Rs. 1550 Lakhs.
The human, physical and IT infrastructure of the University has expanded manifold to
meet the increasing demands of the academics and administrative demands. Buildings worth
Rs. 5555 Lakhs are constructed during the assessment period. By being partner in MHRD
supported National Knowledge Network, the University could access national and
international resources and get the high speed network support of 1 Gbps. The library has a
large collection of resources available through UGC – Infonet, and Inflibnet.
To support students for higher learning and career goals, learning outside the class
room, beyond the scope of the syllabus is emphasized. For the benefit of slow learners
remedial coaching and bridge courses are offered. To cater to the advanced learners, learning
additional non – credit, on line courses through open source of learning is made mandatory
from 2015 onwards for the students on campus and in the affiliated colleges. The SMART
classroom with plug and play facility, career guidance and effective monitoring system in the
ratio of 1:20 (teacher students) aptitude coaching through web learning portals, active
functioning of forums and clubs, encouragement of students to participate in extracurricular,
sports and cultural activities promote participative and culture among students and teachers
on campus . The on-campus hostels for both boys and girls with all the facilities like TV,
News papers, Wi-Fi, Magazines, Reading Room, Play Ground, Music and participative
management of hostel mess give students a home away from home experience. The
University has two of three Constituent Colleges in hilly areas viz., Valparai & Gudalur, to
cater to the educational needs of socially disadvantaged students and repatriates. Anna Civil
Service Coaching Centre is training the aspirants for civil service & competitive exams. Two
of our trainees have cleared main exams of IAS in 2015. Government of Tamil Nadu has
sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and conduct entrepreneur and skill development
programmes for students. Bharathiar University is also identified as a nodal centre by the
Entrepreneurship Development Institute by the State Government to develop entrepreneurial
skills among the youth.
The University campus is planned and constructed in an area of 977 acres, with all the
teaching departments, administrative offices, students amenity centres, hostels and staff
quarters. Besides the university has three constituent colleges and a PG centre with adequate
infrastructure. Teachers have independent rooms with desktop computers, internet and
intranet facility and intercom.
The campus is well connected by public transport system and the institution also operates
seven buses for the University and three buses for the constituent colleges to the benefit of
students and staff. Five auditoria are available on campus to facilitate the conduct of national
level seminars and conferences, besides 20 department level seminar halls. The collection of
books, journals and e-resources through various sources and working hours make the library a
happening place on campus. The multipurpose indoor and outdoor stadium with flood lights, the
fitness centre with multi gym of 20 stations, synthetic indoor and outdoor courts for various team
events support the department of Physical Education, in teaching and research as well as
conducting sports and games at Inter-College, District, State, Zonal and National level. The
campus is modified as green campus with the construction of check dam, percolation ponds, rain
water harvesting tanks, rose gardens, fountains and solar lights. The Teachers‟ Park, Children
Park, Chief Ministers‟ Birthday Park and mass tree plantation initiatives ensure carbon neutrality
on campus.
The University promotes a culture of participative management at all levels by
implementing both top down and bottom up approaches successfully and utilizing the
collective wisdom in decision making. The University Act & Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations form rule book. The composition of apex bodies like Syndicate (governing
body), the Senate (advising body), the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs and all
other statutory bodies reveal the participation of divergent stake holders in decision making.
The Planning and Development Board with members from outside and inside
University prepares a blue print for short and long term plans. With the approval of apex
bodies and finance committee the plan of action is initiated. The Deans of various disciplines
and the Dean of Research & Development along with IQAC ensure promotion, enhancement
and sustenance of quality in all academic and administrative aspects of the University.
Functional autonomy and provision of adequate finance to academic units, submitting to third
party assessment by way of academic audit, gender audit, submission of Annual Quality
Assurance Reports obtaining feedback from stakeholders, faculty and staff training are
systematically taken up to ensure autonomy with transparency and efficiency.
Strengths
The University is placed in the city of Coimbatore which is the educational hub
having highest density of educational institutions (85 per 75 square kilometer)
The University has vast land for future development.
Faculty and students are having collaborative research work with Universities,
Institutes and Industries of Coimbatore. University departments have major projects
with real time application to cater to the local industrial needs.
It nurtures good research culture as the members of faculty have raised extramural
grants from national and international funding agencies. Establishment of DRDO-BU-
CLS on campus, funding from UGC-SAP, DST-FIST and DST-PURSE and UGC
special grants for Innovative Courses, operation of Faculty Recharging Programmes
are some of the cases of evidence.
The members of faculty have commendable track record, trained at national and
international laboratories resulting huge publications with high impact factor and h-index.
Visits of national and international faculty members to the departments to deliver
lectures have promoted collaborative research.
To cater to the educational needs and give access to education to many, the University has
created multiple modes of learning. The conventional class room teaching for regular
students, Distance mode for those who cannot enroll in on-campus programme, Centre
for Collaboration of Industries and Institutions (CCII) to meet the industrial needs and
Centre for Participatory Programmes (CPP) and Centre for Online Programmes (COP)
take care the educational needs for non – traditional learners.
Effective mentoring and various students support system to cater to the diverse needs
of students.
Department of Physical Education has sports complex with good infrastructure in terms
of equipments and facilities which makes teaching, research and extension possible in
Physical Education.
Introduction of degree certificate with QR code and with eleven security features
which help to authenticate the certificate from any part of the world instantly.
Weakness
The linkage between academic and industry is to be strengthened
University Science and Instrumentation Centre has to be strengthened
Collaborative research projects need to be encouraged
Catering to the diverse educational needs of differently abled students is to be enhanced
Though gross enrollment has increased in many departments low enrollment in few
departments is a cause of concern
Non appointment in the administrative units to fill the vacant positions of retired staff
Separate women hostel for Ph.D. scholars to be constructed.
Number of students from other States and abroad is low
Faculty members should aspire to become fellows of national academies
Opportunities
Few departments have the opportunity to become Centre for Advanced Studies
Collectively the SAP departments have the potential to become Centre with Potential
for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA) and UPE
A Centre for Incubation and Innovation be created to find application to knowledge
created in the class room and labs
With the strength & potentials of basic science and social science departments there is
scope for more interdisciplinary and trans disciplinary programmes / courses and research
Technology Park can be created in the campus with help of local industry
Model Solar Energy Park to be created in the campus
Model Botanical Garden to be established in the campus
Garden for Medical Plants to be promoted in the campus
More foreign students to be admitted in the PG courses and research programs
Challenges
Training the local rural students with national and global competences and
communication skills
Empowering women students especially in socially disadvantaged groups
The University has expanded in terms of students strength, academic programmes,
research projects etc, to that extent the staff strength in administrative units has not
been increased
To the extent the academic departments of the University has expanded over the
years, the administrative units have not been expanded
Replacing the exodus of huge retirement in coming years with experienced and
efficient faculty members
The automation of the administration through ICT
Research has to lead to filing of more patents
Projects from Industries need to be attracted
Post-doctoral research is to be encouraged especially researchers from outside country
Potential departments need to raise to International Standards
Consistent working on long-term projects such as solar energy to suit national goals is
to be undertaken
The Way Forward
Bharathiar University has evolved into a premier institution by scaling new heights all
through the 33 years. The University has complemented affiliated institutions by encouraging
them to become Autonomous and Colleges with Potential for Excellence. The University is
constantly striving to be innovative as well as inclusive to serve the social, cultural and
economic needs of the nation. All the measures documented in this Self Study Report to
enhance and sustain quality are the outcomes of the combined and dedicated efforts of each
and every member of the stakeholder of the University.
The way forward is to prepare the students to work for societal transmission with
values of justice and equality and inculcate a global vision with international skill sets
through academia industry interaction
Abbreviations
AICTE All India Council for Technical Education
BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BC Backward Class
BoS Board of Studies
BU Bharathiar University
CAL Computer Aided Learning
CBCS Choice Based Credit System
CCII Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution
CDC College Development Council
CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average
CLS Center for Life Sciences
COE Controller of Examinations
CPE College with Potential for Excellence
CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
DEC Distance Education Council
DRDO Defence Research and Development Organisation
DIC District Industry Center
DST Department of Science and Technology
FIST Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in
Higher Educational Institutions
FDP Faculty Development Programme
NGO Non Governmental Organization
GO Governmental Organization
GPA Grade Point Average
HEI Higher Education Institution
ICT Information Communication Technology
INFLIBNET Information and Library Network
IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell
MBC Most Backward Class
NCC National Cadet Crops
NET National Eligibility
NSS National Service Scheme
P&D Planning & Development
PG Post Graduate
PwD Person with Disability
CPOP Centre for Participatory and Online Programmes
R&D Research & Development
S.O. Section Officer
SAP Special Assistance Programme
SC Schedule Caste
SCAA Standing Committee on Academic Affairs
SIM Self-Instructional Material
SISI Small Industries Service Institute
ST Schedule Tribe
UE University Engineer
UG Under Graduate
UGC University Grants Commission
WWW World Wide Web
YRC Youth Red Cross
Bharathiar University – Educate to Elevate 1
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY (Established by the Government of Tamilnadu in February, 1982
under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981
(Act 1 of 1982). (State University)
Re-Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade
Coimbatore - 641 046
1. Profile of the University
1. Name and Address of the University
Name: BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
Address: Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore
City : Coimbatore Pin: 641 046 State: Tamil Nadu
Website: www.b-u.ac.in
2. For communication
Designation Name Phone
& Code
Mobile &
Fax E-mail
Vice-Chancellor Prof.Dr.G.James Pitchai 0422 -
2428101
09443954777
0422 -
2422387
vc@ buc.edu.in
Registrar Dr.K.G.Senthil Vasan 0422 -
2428106
09500201010
0422 -
2425706
Co-ordinator –
IQAC Prof.Dr.B.Vanitha
0422 -
2422367
09842817131
0422 -
2425706
naac.buiqac@
gmail.com
3. Status of the University
State University
State Private University
Central University
University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University)
Institution of National Importance
4. Type of University
Unitary
Affiliating
5. Source of funding
Central Government
State Government
Self-financing
Any other (please specify)
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6. a. Date of Establishment of the University
Established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu on 05th
February, 1982
under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982).
b. Prior to the establishment of the University, was it a
Yes No
PG Centre
Affiliated College
Constituent College
Autonomous College
Any other (please specify)
7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency
Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks
2f of UGC* 29 05 1985 In May, 1985 the University
received the recognition from
University Grants Commission
(UGC) New Delhi
12b of UGC * 29 05 1985
B. Ed. ODL 24 12 2008 APs09062 Dtd.24.12.2008
M. Ed. ODL 03 03 2014 SRCAPP1859 Dtd.03.03.2014
M.Ed. Regular 28 02 2014 SRCAPP1922 Dtd.28.02.2014
B.P.Ed. Regular 01 06 2009 APS06118 Dtd. 01.06.2009
M.P.Ed. Regular 13 07 2005 APS01294 Dtd. 13.07.2005
8. Has the University been recognized
a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?
Yes No
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
DST – PURSE - July, 2010
DRDO - October, 2005 (in two phases)
DST – FIST (for depts.) - 2012
UGC – SAP (for depts.) - 2007 onwards
9. Does the University have off-campus centres?
Yes No
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10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?
Yes No
11. Location of the campus and area
Details Location Campus area in acres
Bharathiar University campus Coimbatore
(Rural) 976.81 acres
Bharathiar University Arts and Science
College *
Gudalur
(Hilly Area) 8.25 acres
Bharathiar University Arts and Science
College *
Valparai
(Hilly Area) 12.50 acres
Bharathiar University Arts and Science
College *
Modakurichi
(Rural)
Operating in Government
School Premises (approximately 10 acres)
PG Centre Erode
(Rural)
Operating in Christian
College Premises (approximately 10 acres)
* Constituent Colleges functioning separately
12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please
provide campus-wise information
Single Campus
Auditorium/seminar Hall complex with infrastructural facilities:
Bharathiar University Campus
Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Auditorium 900 seats
Thanthai Periyar Auditorium 350 seats
Syndicate Hall 40 seats
Department Seminar Hall - 20 Nos. 2500 seats
Nachimuthu Seminar Hall - 02 Halls 140 seats
Multi Purpose Hall
Sports facilities
Playground - Available
Swimming pool - Under Construction
Gymnasium - Available for men and women
Indoor Stadium with Flood Light facility
University has facilities for games like volleyball, football, hockey, cricket,
basketball. Hostel wise Indoor and Outdoor games with flood light facility
S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area
1. Multipurpose Indoor stadium 1 50x40x12.5m
2. Outdoor stadium 1 200mx150m
3. 400 Mts track with 8 lanes 1 180 x 100 Mts
4. Cricket Oval 1 200mx 200m
5. Kabaddi court Synthetic indoor 2 18x18m
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S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area
6. Kabaddi court outdoor 4 13x10m
7. Basketball court Indoor 1 28x15m
8. Basketball court outdoor 2 28x15m
9. Volleyball court Indoor 2 50x26m
10. Volleyball court with flood light outdoor 1 9x18m
11. Volleyball court outdoor 2 9x18m
12. Tennis court Synthetic 1 60x120 feet
13. Tennis court outdoor 1 78 x 27 Feet
14. Badminton Indoor 4 10mx10m
15. Hand ball court 2 40 x 20 Mts
16. Hockey field 1 91.40 x 55 Mts
17. Foot ball field 1 100 x 60 Yards
18. Soft ball field 1 40m x60m
19. Ball – badminton 2 24 x12 Mts
20. Kho – Kho court 29 x 16 Mts
21. Fitness centre with multi gym 20 station 1 15mx20m
22. Obstacle course training 1 10 station
120mx15m
Hostels
Details No. of Hostels No. of Inmates Size in Sq.m
Boys Hostel 04 868 12,100
Girls Hostel 04 1020 13,790
International Hostel 01 100 2,805
Academic Staff College Hostel 01 100 2,207
Facilities in the Hostel: Basic facilities viz. Guest Room, Sick Room, Dining Hall, Protected Drinking Water,
Reading Room, TV, Magazines, News Papers, Solar Lights, Internet and Computer
Access.
Residential Facilities
* 62 Staff Quarters with 152693.16 Sq.feet built up area for members of faculty and
non-teaching staff
* Cafeteria : 03 Canteens on campus
Health Centre
The Bharathiar University Hospital is functioning on campus. One Medical Officer
will be available from 11.30 A.M to 2.00 P.M on all working days. A full fledged
upgraded medical centre with 24×7 Doctor service is established. An ambulance is
added for additional service for emergency needs of the inmates. The University has
coordination with the nearby hospitals.
Fitness Centre
Bharathiar University Fitness Centre is functioning in the basement of the School of
Distance Education. Modern weight machines like nine station gym for upper extremity
and six station multi gym for lower extremity for pull down, peck deck, arm curl,
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abdominal crunch are available for exercising various parts of the body. Other
equipments like tread mill, bicycle ergometer, rolling machine are also available to
develop the aerobic fitness. This facility is also available for women students & faculty.
University Amenities Centre
University Amenities Centre is created for meeting the day to day requirements of the
teachers, students and staff.
The following facilities are available on campus
Stationery Travel Desk
Canteen Internet Centre
Post Office Women Care Centre
Bank Common Computing Centre
Food Court Transport Facilities including Emergency
Medical Transport
Internet Centre
The Internet centre is established in order to cater to the needs of the students in
browsing and electronic mail. Students are provided with 100 nodes along with one
server for using the Internet. In order to use the Internet effectively and efficiently,
the centre is equipped with high speed broadband facility of 100mbps.
Data Centre
University Data Centre is providing internet facility to all the Faculty members,
Research Scholars, Students and Officers through National Knowledge Network
(NKN) connectivity with 1 GBPS. Network is controlled with Router, Cisco
Switches, Hardware and Software Firewalls. Almost entire campus is connected with
Fiber Optic and CAT6 cables. University has signed MoU with BSNL for MHRDs
campus LAN project. Currently, Wi-Fi connectivity is available 24×7 on campus. It is
being extended to all residential areas.
Women's Care Centre
Bharathiar University Women's Club (BUWC) is actively working for the welfare of
women from the year of its establishment in April 2007. In order to bring out the
talents of women and children, BUWC has conducted several competitions, meetings
and free health camps.
Transport Facilities
* 12 Buses are operated for the use of students, research scholars, teachers and staff
covering a radius of 15 kilometers
* 11 Vans, 08 Cars, 05 Jeeps, 01 Ambulance are also available
* Staff children are also provided with transport facilities to school.
Facilities for persons with Disabilities
* Centre for Multimodal Material Production for Differently Abled is created.
* Persons with disability are assisted by ramps in the buildings.
* Lift in the administrative building
Animal House
* Animal House is under construction.
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Power House
* Generator - 04 Nos. (625 KVA, 600 KVA,160KVA and 110 KVA)
Waste Management facility
* A check dam for rain water storage and two percolation ponds are constructed for
water management. Rain water harvesting is also practiced.
13. Number of institutions affiliated to the University
Type of colleges Total Permanent
Affiliation
Arts & Science Colleges 97 97
Law - -
Medicine - -
Engineering - -
Education - -
Management 11 11
University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 31
Total 108 + 31 108 + 31
14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by
the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous
colleges under the jurisdiction of the University
Yes No Number 22
15. Furnish the following information (as on 2014-15)
University / Colleges Number Total No. of
Students
University Departments
Under Graduate
Post Graduate
Research Centre on the Campus - BU-DRDO-CLS
M.Sc. Military Psychology (BU-DRDO-CLS degree certificate issued by Bharathiar University)
02 *
36+02*
01
01
-
2104
225
35
Constituent colleges 03 5510
Affiliated colleges 108 199984
Colleges under 2(f) 06 9080
Colleges under 2(f) and 12B 68 172296
NAAC accredited colleges 35 136448
Colleges with Potential for Excellence (UGC) 04 25822
Autonomous colleges 22 84344
Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 96 37891
Colleges with Research Departments 52 2243
University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 140
* (to be offered from 2015-16 onwards)
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16. Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC?
Yes No
If the University uses any other nomenclatures, please specify – Not applicable
17. Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present (2014-
15), under the following categories: (For details refer Q.No : 1.2.1)
Programmes No. of Programs
UG 02*
PG 43**
M.Phil. 36
Ph.D. 36
PG Diploma 05
Total 118 + 04
* B.Voc. Bachelor of Vocation is to be offered from the Academic Year 2015-16 onwards
(i)Business Process Service & Data Analytics (ii) Multimedia & Animation
** M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry and M.A. History & Tourism are to be introduced from 2015-16 onwards
18. Number of working days during the last academic year
191 (one hundred and ninety one) – 2013 - 14
19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years. (2010-11 to 2013-14)
2010 - 11 185
2011 - 12 187
2012 - 13 186
2013 - 14 191
2014 - 15 195
20. Does the University have a department of Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of establishment March 2012 (offered from 2014-15 onwards)
b. NCTE recognition details
Notification No:
B.Ed - Distance Education – APS09062 Dated. 24.12.2008
M.Ed - Distance Education – SRCAPP1859 Dated. 03.03.2014
M.Ed – Regular – SRCAPP1922 Dated. 12.02.2014
c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No
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21. Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of establishment: 2002
b. NCTE recognition details
B.P.Ed – Regular – APSO6118 Dated. 01.06.2009
M.P.Ed – Regular – APSO1294 Dated. 13.07.2005
c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No
22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether
professional programmes are being offered?
Not Applicable
23. Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a
copy of the report and action taken there upon
University has been reviewed periodically by the UGC for plan assistance
during the plan period.
School of Distance Education is reviewed by Distance Education Council.
DST-PURSE, UGC-SAP, DST-FIST departments reviewed separately.
Academic Staff College was reviewed by NAAC.
24. Number of positions in the University (as on 30.04.2015)
Positions
Teaching faculty Non –
teaching staff
Technical
staff Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Sanctioned by the
UGC / University
/ State
Government
28 46 139 390 90
Recruited 20 35 113+03** 267 43
Yet to Recruit 08 11 26 123 47
**Created Post; University has also advertised for 25 faculty positions
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25. Qualifications of the teaching staff (as on 30.04.2015)
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent Teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03
Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152
M.Phil. 07 04 11
PG 04 01 05
Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan)
Ph.D. 05 02 07
M.Phil.
PG
Super Numerary
Ph.D. 01 01 02 04
M.Phil.
PG
Consolidated Basis
Ph.D. 01 02 03
M.Phil. 01 01
PG
Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College)
Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05
M.Phil.
PG
Faculty Recharge Programme
Ph.D. 01 03 04
M.Phil.
PG
B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare
Ph.D. 01 01
M.Phil. 01 01
PG
26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.
Emeritus Adjunct Visiting
Number 05 04 150
27. Chairs instituted by the University: 03
Vivekananda Chair - Dept of Tamil
Telugu Chair - Dept of Linguistics
Confucius Chair - Dept of English
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28. Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic
year, with the following details: 2014-15
Students PG M.Phil. Ph.D. PG Diploma
M F M F M F M F
From the state
where University is
located
394 602 52 139 54 82 01 01
From other states of
India 38 82 07 13 11 22
NRI students 01 01
Foreign students 04 01
Total 437 686 59 152 65 104 01 01
29. „Unit cost‟ of education (2013-14)
Details cost including salary
in Lakhs
cost excluding salary
in Lakhs No. of Students
Total Budget
Allotment 3648.04 551.48 1423
Unit Cost (in
Lakhs) 2.56 0.3875
-
30. Academic Staff College
Year of establishment : 1987
Number of programmes conducted (with duration) during 2014-2015
UGC Orientation : 05 [ 28 days duration]
UGC Refresher : 12 [ 21 days duration]
University own programmes
• Short Term Courses : 01 [6 days duration]
• Workshops : 03 [2-3 days duration]
• Interaction Programme : 02 [21 days duration]
• Summer School : 01 [21 days duration]
31. Does the University offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP): Yes
If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered: 219
Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII
U.G 45 105 22
P.G. 36 93 11
Certificate 13 06 07
Diploma 44 26 24
P.G. Diploma 13 40 16
Advanced Diploma - - 09
School Certificate Course - - 06
Professional Courses (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed)
37 - -
Total 188 270 95
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Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council? Yes
32. Is the University applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If
Accreditation, name the cycle.
Accreditation: Cycle 3
33. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-
assessment only)
Cycle 1: 2003, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE
Cycle 2: 28.3.2010, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE
Accreditation Certificate & Peer team report is enclosed
34. Does the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its
jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated
/ constituent / autonomous colleges under the University.
Yes, the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on
its website www.b-u.ac.in. The list of accredited / affiliated colleges
Colleges No. of Colleges NAAC Accredited
Affiliated 108 35
a. Autonomous 22 20
b. Non-autonomous 86 23
Constituent 03 -
PG Centre 01 -
35. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of
submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
IQAC was established in the year 21.10.2009
AQAR (i) 2010 - 2011 report submitted on 26.12.2013
(ii) 2011 - 2012 report submitted on 02.06.2014
(iii) 2012 - 2013 report submitted on 04.06.2014
(iv) 2013 - 2014 report submitted on 06.06.2014
(v) 2014 - 2015 report submitted on 25.05.2015
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Criterion – I
Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes
of the University?
The Vision of Bharathiar University is
To provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The
aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the
students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national
development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to Elevate”,
the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting
the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation.
The Mission of Bharathiar University is
To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to
excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social,
cultural and economic needs of the nation".
To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with
synergistic interaction with the industry and society.
To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face
the emerging challenges of the knowledge area.
To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal
partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.
To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading
to newer products and processes.
To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to
justice and equality.
We draw inspiration from the following Verse of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi
எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும் - Let my thoughts bloom
into action
ல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும் - Let me think only noble
thoughts
திண்ணிய நஞ்சம் வேண்டும் - Let me have a valiant heart
நதளிந்த ல்லறிவு வேண்டும் - Let me have a clear wisdom
Bharathiar University offers 43 PG programmes, 02 UG programme (B.Voc,
Bio Chemistry and History are to be offered from 2015-16 onwards) 43 M.Phil. &
Ph.D programmes in all the basic as well as applied disciplines under 13 different
schools.
With a strong research focus, the Defense Research & Development
Organization (DRDO) - Bharathiar University Centre for Life Sciences has been
established with most modern research equipments to enable the students and
members of faculty to take up research which has application in national defense. This
centre is a national facility recognized by the Ministry of Defense.
The skill based component in the curriculum prepares the students for job
market. The innovative courses like Textiles & Apparel Design and Communication
and Media Studies attract students within and outside States. The elective options (10
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courses) within the disciplines and supportive papers (58 courses) from other
departments offered at PG level, strengthen the operation of Choice Based Credit
System. The inter-disciplinary courses (around 30%) contribute to the advancement
of knowledge through applied research.
To cater to the needs of non-traditional learners through multiple modes of
learning the Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII) and Centre for
Participatory Programmes and Centre for Online Programmes (CPP & COP) facilitate
industries to offer skill based credit and non-credit courses.
1.1.2 Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and development of
the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.).
Design and Development of Curriculum:
The University has evolved five stages in the design and development of curriculum
to ensure currency and relevance with atmost participation of various stakeholders.
The State Government has given funds to establish a Curriculum Development
Centre.
Stage: I - Conceptual Designing
Based on the curriculum model of UGC / Other reputed Universities, feedback from
alumni, students and industrial experts, the Chairman of Board of Studies (BoS) and
the Senior faculty of the department make a conceptual framework for the overall
curriculum with details of core papers, elective papers, supportive papers, skill based
papers and papers with experiential learning. Accordingly BoS designs the new
courses as well as redesigns the existing courses.
Stage: II - Review of the Detailed Design
After giving the conceptual framework for the curriculum, papers are allotted to the
senior faculty members for the preparation of detailed design. Minimum three times
there will be discussion at the department level and at the University level to explore
the possibility of offering the course, the financial requirements in offering the new
courses, preparedness of the teachers to handle the new course etc.,
Stage: III - Design Verification and Validation
At this stage integrated curriculum is formalized by giving due credit points for each
course (elective and supportive courses). Overlapping and redundancy of the content
if any is removed. Wherever necessary interdisciplinary papers are incorporated to
enable flexibility for the students at higher levels of learning. At this stage efforts are
made to authenticate the syllabi by sending the detailed design of the curriculum to
various national and international experts in the same discipline.
Stage: IV - Recommendation and Implementation
The recommendations and revisions suggested by the experts are reviewed at the
departmental meetings, and accordingly the syllabi is framed for each paper and
placed before the BoS for recommendation. Once approved by BoS the same is placed
before the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval. Once
approved, the curriculum is recommended for the University Departments and
affiliated colleges for implementation. The same is also uploaded in the University
website.
Stage: V - Feedback
The updated curriculum is implemented with all the necessary resource requirements.
End of each semester, feedback is obtained from the students on each subject taught.
The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the outgoing students, parents, alumni,
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industrial experts which would form a strong basis for the conceptual design and
redesign of the curriculum for subsequent revisions. (In Stage: I)
1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and development?
Employability: Industrial experts are included as members in the BoS. At each stage
of curriculum design, employability of the students is given atmost priority. Nearly 50
to 60 percent of every paper involves experiential learning and skill development.
Project work, internship, digital literacy, awareness on open source learning through
web portals prepare the student for job market.
At the post graduate level, the curriculum transaction and assessment patterns are
designed in alignment with CSIR / UGC – NET / SET Syllabi.
Besides, skill set assessment, personality development and career counseling
programmes are organized involving outside experts. Coaching for NET, SET,
TNPSC, IAS and other competitive exams are also given regularly. In each
department one member of faculty taken care of placement activities of departments
and conduct various programmes. All these efforts ensure the employability related to
placement of students. The State Government has given grants for the establishment
of Cicil Service Coaching Centre.
Innovation: Keeping the complimentarity of each discipline, cross-disciplinary,
multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach is given in designing the new
courses like M.Sc. Medical Physics, M.Sc. Nano-Science Technology, M.Sc. Human
Genetics and Molecular Biology and M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology.
Research: Project based learning is mandatory for all the PG courses. Adequate
opportunities are given to students to visit centres of national importance for
facilitating research. Besides, University is endowed with high end research
laboratories in various disciplines for eg., DRDO – Bharathiar University CLS Lab,
Advanced Characterization labs in Physics and Nanoscience & Technology, Data
mining Lab in Bio-Informatics.
Software Engineering Lab in Computer Applications, Language Lab in Language
departments. Final year project work is given due importance in the curriculum by
assigning 8 to 12 credits. Paper presentations in seminars and publications of the
research findings by the students are very much encouraged. Popular Lecture Series
arranged by the departments by inviting eminent researchers expose the students to
newer areas of research. PURSE scheme has provided research fellowships and
purchase of sophisticated equipment.
1.1.4 To what extent does the University use the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for
developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the University been instrumental
in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact?
I. Curricula as per the Guidelines of the Regulatory Bodies
The guidelines of UGC, AICTE, and TamilNadu State Council for Higher Education
(TANSCHE) are followed in restructuring the curricula, with some modification
required to take care of the regional demands and aspirations. Inputs from other
reputed institutions are also incorporated while designing the curriculum. In the case
of B.Ed & M.Ed and B.P.Ed & M.P.Ed the guidelines of the National Council of
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Teacher Education are followed. In accordance with UGC regulations 2009, course
work is made compulsory for research degrees.
By following the guidelines of UGC, Bachelor in Vocational Education and
KAUSHAL Kendra, the University has prepared Under Graduate programmes on
i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii) Multimedia & Animation will be
offered from 2015-16 onwards. The Curricula is validated by the IT companies like
TCS, Infosys, UTL Technologies for the first time by following National Skills
Qualification Frame Work.
II. Curriculum Reforms with National Impact
The University is instrumental in creating curricular reform which has created a
national impact through BU – DRDO – CLS under which Eleven DRDO labs are
affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for
offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are
recognised by Bharathiar University as research supervisors for those working as
research fellows in DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from
DRDO labs are registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above
around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology
offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is
awarded by Bharathiar University.
An MoU was executed on May 25th
2011 between Bharathiar University and Ministry
of Defense, Government of India, Defense Institute of Quality Assurance (DIQA),
Bangalore and prepared a curriculum for awarding certificate, Diploma, Post
Graduate Diploma and Post Graduation in the area of Quality and Reliability
Management (QRM). The course and the activities were co-ordinated by the Faculty /
Scientist / Officers of DIQA and faculty of Bharathiar University. So far nine batches
of officers from defense department have undergone the course and around 350 have
benefited.
1.1.5 Does the University interact with industry, research bodies and the civil society in
the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the University benefitted through
interactions with the stakeholders?
BoS constituted at the department level comprises of members from Industries,
recognized Institutions and Alumni. The University also has professional relationship
with confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Chamber of Commerce, Tirupur
Exporters Association (TEA), and Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries
Association (CODISSIA). Representation of these bodies is part of University system
as members of BoS, Planning Board, Senate & Syndicate who contribute a lot in
designing the curriculum.
1.1.6 Give details of how the University facilitates the introduction of new programmes of
studies in its affiliated colleges.
The procedure for introducing new programmes in autonomous or affiliated colleges
include the following:
Submission of proposal for the introduction of new courses along with minutes of
the College Committee
Payment of registration fee and application fee with an undertaking that they have
necessary infrastructural facilities for the existing as well as the new courses.
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The University would appoint an inspection committee for visiting colleges in the
first quarter of the year and send the compliance report before 15th
May
Once approved by the inspection committee the colleges can start the programme
in that particular academic year by displaying in the notice board a copy of the
communication from the University, approving the new course.
1.1.7 Does the University encourage its colleges to provide additional skill-oriented
programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable for unitary
Universities).
Under the affiliating system, autonomous colleges are encouraged to introduce new
programmes of currency and relevance. At the UG level the colleges have introduced
new programmes like B.Com-E-Commerce, B.Com Professional Accounting, B.Com
Accounting and Finance, B.B.M Retail Management, B.Com Retail Marketing,
B.Com Freight Management and B.Com Actuarial Management, B.Com Business
Service, B.A Economics with Insurance and Bachelor of Vocations (B.Voc).
At the PG level M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, M.Sc. Costume Design and
Fashion, M.Sc. Software System are introduced. In addition, the affiliated colleges are
encouraged to provide job oriented and add-on courses that improve special skills for
e.g. Textile Chemistry, Mobile Applications, Fashion Designing and Boutique
Management and Web Designing. These programmes by and large are meant to
satisfy the regional needs as Coimbatore region is known for Textiles, Health Care
and Engineering Enterprises in a large scale.
1.2 Academic flexibility
1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:
∗ Programmes taught on campus
A. List of PG, M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes offered in the University
Departments
S.No. Name of the
Department Name of the Programme M.Phil. & Ph.D.
I. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur & Development
(BSMED)
1. BSMED MBA Business
Administration
II. School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
2. Bio-technology &
Genetic Engineering
M.Sc. Biotechnology Bio-technology &
Genetic Engineering
3. Microbial Bio-
technology
M.Sc. Industrial
Biotechnology
Microbial Bio-
technology
III. School of Chemical Sciences
4. Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry
IV. School of Commerce
5. Commerce i. M.Com Finance & C.A
ii. M.Sc. Finance &
Accounting
Commerce
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IV. School of Computer Science & Engineering
6. Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science Computer Science
7. Computer Applications MCA Computer Applications
8. Information Technology M.Sc. Information
Technology
Information
Technology
VI. School of Economics
9. Economics M.A Economics Economics
10. Econometrics M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics
VII. School of Educational Studies
11. Educational Technology M.Sc. Educational
Communication
Educational
Technology
12. Education M.Ed Education
13. Extension, Career
Guidance and Students
Welfare
M.A. Career Guidance
Extension, Career
Guidance and Students
Welfare
14. Communication &
Media Studies
Master of Journalism &
Mass Communication
Communication &
Media Studies
15. Physical Education i. B.P.Ed
ii. M.P.Ed.
Physical Education
VIII. School of English and other Foreign Languages
16. Linguistics M.A Linguistics Linguistics
17. English & Foreign
Languages
M.A English Literature English & Foreign
Languages
IX. School of Life Sciences
18. Bio-informatics M.Sc. Bioinformatics Bio-informatics
19. Botany M.Sc. Botany Botany
20.
Environmental Sciences
M.Sc. Environmental
Sciences
Environmental
Sciences
21.
Zoology i. M.Sc. Zoology
ii. M.Sc. Animal
Biotechnology
Zoology
22. Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology
M.Sc. Human Genetics
and Molecular Biology
Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology
23. Textiles & Apparel
Design
M.Sc. Textiles & Apparel
Design
Textiles & Apparel
Design
24. Bio Chemistry (to be
introduced in 2015-16)
M.Sc. Bio Chemistry Bio Chemistry
X. School of Mathematics and Statistics
24. Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics
25. Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics with
C.A
Applied Mathematics
26. Statistics i. M.Sc. Statistics
ii. M.Sc. Statistics with
C.A
Statistics
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XI. School of Physical Sciences
27. Nanoscience and
Technology
M.Sc. Nanoscience and
Technology
Nanoscience and
Technology
28. Physics M.Sc. Physics Physics
29. Medical Physics M.Sc. Medical Physics Medical Physics
30. Electronics and
Instrumentation
M.Sc. Electronics and
Instrumentation
Electronics and
Instrumentation
XII. School of Social Sciences
31. Psychology M.Sc. Applied Psychology Psychology
32. Social Work M.S.W. Master of Social
Work
Social Work
33. Sociology and
Population Studies
i. M.A. Sociology
ii. M.A. Population
Studies
Sociology and
Population Studies
34. Women Studies M.A. Women‟s Studies Women Studies
35. Library and Information
Science
MLIS. Library and
Information Science
Library and
Information Science
XIII. School of Tamil and other Indian Languages
36. Tamil M.A. Tamilology Tamil
B. List of PG Diploma Programmes offered in the University Departments
S.No. Name of the Programme Name of the Dept
1. PG Diploma in French (to be offered) English
2. PG Diploma in German (to be offered)
3. PG Diploma in Cheminformatics Bioinformatics
4. PG Diploma in Nano Technology Nanoscience and
Technology
5. PG Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil (when required)
Tamil
C. List of Programmes Offered in the Distance Education
Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII
U.G 45 105 22
P.G. 36 93 11
Certificate 13 06 07
Diploma 44 26 24
P.G. Diploma 13 40 16
Advanced Diploma - - 09
School Certificate Course - - 06
Professional Courses (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed)
37 - -
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Total 188 270 95
∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from
Name of the Programme No. of Courses Offered
UG
B.Sc. 42
B.Com. 22
B.A. 17
B.B.A. 07
B.C.A. 01
B.Litt. 01
B.S.W 01
Total 91
PG
M.Sc. 41
M.Com. 08
M.A. 07
MCA. 02
MBA. 01
M.I.B. 01
M.L.I.S. 01
M.S.W. 01
MJMC 01
One Year Post M.Sc 01
Total 64
Certificate Courses 15
Diploma Courses 10
PG Diploma Courses 30
1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility
a. Core / Elective options
b. Enrichment courses
c. Courses offered in modular form
d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility
e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and
disciplines
a) Compulsory / Optional – Under the Choice Based Credit System out of the total
90 credits 75% credits are compulsory credits to be earned from core papers, 25%
of credits are to be earned from optional papers.
b) There is no provision to earn extra credits in the PG programme of our University.
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c) Credit earned from regular mode of education is transferable if the student wants
to pursue education in the distance mode.
d) Lateral entry of students is possible in the department of Computer Applications
both in the regular and distance mode.
Student pursuing a PG programme in regular mode can opt for another PG
programme in the distance mode simultaneously. The students passing the
bachelor‟s degree in the recognized University in the discipline other than Languages
and Social Sciences may seek admission for related PG programmes of this
University subject to qualifying in the Entrance test. Ph.D. programmes are offered in
interdisciplinary areas.
1.2.3 Does the University have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international
students?
All programmes offered at Bharathiar University are available for International
students as well, provided they submit the equivalence certificate for eligible bachelor
degree from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). English Language
Proficiency is also taken with consideration.
1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how
successful have they been? If „no‟, explain the impediments.
Though all the programmes are available for foreign students, generally they seek
admission in the department of Linguistics, Tamil, Computer Science & Engineering,
Electronics & Instrumentation, Management, Human Genetics & Molecular Biology
and English in the last 5 years.
1.2.5 Does the University facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details.
Dual degree and twinning programmes are not facilitated in the Bharathiar University.
However, student pursuing a PG programme in the regular mode have an option for
another PG programme in the distance mode simultaneously.
1.2.6 Does the University offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and indicate
if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are
at par with the aided programmes?
The University is offering four programmes under self supporting mode. M.Sc.
Chemistry, M.Sc Econometrics, MCA and MBA. The admission procedure, teacher
qualification and salary are on par with the aided courses, with differential fee
structure is differential. As there is a demand for these courses self supporting streams
are instituted in addition to the normal fee structure programs.
1.2.7 Does the University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional
face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow students to
combine the courses they are interested in? If „yes‟, give operational details.
Yes. The University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face-
to-face mode and the distance mode of education. If a student discontinues his or her
studies after few semesters in the regular mode, she or he can still complete the degree
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by enrolling in the distance mode of education, where the student is exempted from
writing the papers which the student has already cleared in the regular mode. There is
a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post Graduate
programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education Mode
simultaneously.
1.2.8 Has the University adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If yes, for
how many programmes? What efforts have been made by the University to
encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges?
Yes. University has been following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2001
for the programmes offered by the University Departments as well as in affiliated
colleges. Adhering to the recommendations of TANSCHE. The credit structure has
been modified to bring uniformity across all affiliated colleges and autonomous
colleges (90 credits for two year & 135 credits for three year PG programme). CBCS
is preferred as it allows the students to acquire knowledge from various courses. It
sets a constraint that a minimum number of credits have to be earned in a particular
core subject. It also supports advanced learners by allowing them to enroll in more
number of courses in which they are interested in.
1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the University follows?
Annual System: All programmes offered in Distance mode, 100%.
Semester System: All programmes offered by the University Departments follow
semester system, 100% under CBCS.
Trimester System: No course is offered in Trimester system, hence 0%.
1.2.10 How does University promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a few
programmes and comment on their outcome.
Bharathiar University has always been promoting inter-disciplinary programmes at
various levels such as PG, M.Phil.. and Ph.D. programmes. Some of the programmes
which are inter-disciplinary are listed below:
S.No Name of the programme Department
1. M.Sc. Mathematics with Computer
Applications
Applied Mathematics
2. M.Sc. Statistics with Computer
Applications
Statistics
3. M.Sc. Medical Physics Physics
4. M.Sc. Nanoscience & Technology
- PG Diploma in Nano Technology
Nanoscience & Technology
5. M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- PG Diploma in Cheminformatics
Bioinformatics
6. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology Zoology
7. M.Sc. Human Genetics & Molecular
Biology
Human Genetics & Molecular
Biology
8. M.Sc. Biotechnology Biotechnology
9. M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology
10. M.Com Finance & Computer Applications Commerce
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Due to the offering of Interdisciplinary PG programmes the students are
motivated to take up research in interdisciplinary subjects. For example students from
the department of Chemistry have registered their Ph.D. in the department of
Nanoscience & Technology as well as Environmental Sciences.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the University reviewed and upgraded for making it
socially relevant and/ or job oriented/ knowledge intensive and meeting the
emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?
The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson (Head
of the Department), faculty members of the department, professors from other
academic institutions from all over India, industrial experts from leading companies,
student alumni who are currently entrepreneurs in industry. As the experts are from
various domains such as academia and industries, their suggestions improve the
curriculum which is relevant to industry and academia. While revising the curriculum
the emphasis is given on the state-of-the-art education, by giving sufficient number of
electives & laboratory-based courses, industry oriented mini and major projects,
internships, case studies, field work and industrial visits.
The experts of BoS meet atleast once in a year and help in designing and
updating the courses. In case there is an immediate need to change the curriculum or
to introduce a new programme, the BoS experts conduct need based meetings and
update the courses. Major changes in the curriculum, introduction of new courses are
done at least once in three years.
The following are some of the efforts taken by the University to make the
curriculum socially relevant, job-oriented, knowledge intensive and meeting the
emerging needs of students and other stakeholders:
Project work is made compulsory for the PG students, seminars; case studies are
included in the continuous evaluation and are given marks. Similarly Doctoral
Committee reviews and publications of research findings are made compulsory for
Ph.D. Research scholars.
The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and internships where
students are expected to develop real-time industrial applications required for the
company. Thus students are exposed to industrial environment. This would
enable the students to be aware of the requirements in the industry and equip
themselves to jobs once they complete their programme.
Various programmes relevant to the industries are being offered by bridging the
talent pool of both academia and industries through the Centre for Collaboration
and Industry and Institution (CCII). Industries with adequate facilities and
expertise to run the programmes are allowed to enter into MoU. In accordance
with the norms prescribed, for a specific period to offer the programmes as
collaborative programmes with Bharathiar University.
In order to make the students face placement interviews, soft skills training and
aptitude training are organized in orientation programmes for the pre-final/ first
year students.
The curriculum helps the students having interest in teaching and research for
qualifying UGC/ CSIR NET / SET as it also covers the syllabi of these
examinations.
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Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out the
importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, Department of
Computer Applications has taken all steps to initiate the programme named Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications with the specialization in Cyber
Security. This programme introduces specialized cyber security related curriculum
from 2015 onwards.
Socially relevant courses are offered in the Departments of Women‟s Studies and
Social Work. Students from other departments are also encouraged to take these
courses as supportive courses (02 credits).
1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG levels were
introduced? Give details.
Interdisciplinary o PG Diploma in Cheminformatics enables students to learn the fundamentals of
Cheminformatics which is a blend of Computer Science and Chemistry. The
tools of Cheminformatics are widely used in various pharmaceutical industries
for drug discovery and research.
o Econometrics, an interdisciplinary area including social sciences and
mathematics, is widely used to connect economic theory and real world. The
Department of Econometrics was established in the year 2012. This Department
offers M.Sc. Econometrics, M.Phil. Econometrics and Ph.D. Econometrics.
o M.Sc. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
Programmes in emerging areas
o UG Programme in B.Voc i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii)
Multimedia & Animation will be offered from 2015-16 onwards.
o Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out
the importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, steps were
taken to initiate the programme named Post Graduate Diploma in Computer
Applications with the specialization in Cyber Security.
The University introduced 8 new programmes during the last four years which
included three Ph.D., three M.Phil., three PG, two PG Diploma and one Diploma
programme. The details of the new programmes are given below.
New Programmes Introduced in Last Four Years
A. Ph.D. Programmes
S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year
1 Ph.D. Textiles and Apparel
Design
Textiles and
Apparel Design 2011
2 Ph.D. Econometrics Econometrics 2012
3 Ph.D. Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology
Human Genetics
and Molecular
Biology
2014
B. M.Phil. Programmes
S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year
1 M.Phil. Textiles and Apparel
Design
Textiles and
Apparel Design 2011
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1 M.Phil. Econometrics Econometrics 2012
3 M.Phil. Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology
Human Genetics
and Molecular
Biology
2014
C. PG Programmes
S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year
1 M.Sc. Textiles and Apparel
Design
Textiles and
Apparel Design 2011
2 M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics 2012
3 M.Sc. Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology
Human Genetics
and Molecular
Biology
2014
D. PG Diploma Programmes
S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year
1 PG Diploma in
Cheminformatics Bioinformatics 2011
2
PG diploma in Computer
Applications with
specializations in Cyber
Security, Web Designing and
Health Care
Computer
Applications 2015
E. Diploma Programmes
S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year
1
Diploma in Tamil for Mass
Communication with special
reference to foreign students –
(Chinese) conducted when
ever students are admitted
based on the need.
Tamil 2013
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? What
percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
100% of programmes have undergone a syllabus revision in the assessment
period.
University adopts the following strategies to revise the existing programmes:
o The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson
(Head of the Department), faculty members of the department, eminent
professors from renowned academic institutions from all over India, industrial
experts from leader software development companies, student alumni who are
currently entrepreneurs in software industry. The experts of BoS meet atleast
once in a year and advise and help in designing and updating the courses. The
resolutions passed by the BoS with regard to the changes in curriculum are
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implemented once they are approved by the Standing Committee of the
University which consists of the Heads of the Departments and Deans.
o Feedback is obtained from all stake holders such as industrial experts, alumni,
students and parents. The feedback is analyzed and the necessary changes are
incorporated during the design and the development of curriculum by the BoS.
o Regular academic audit of the Department is carried out by a team consisting of
experts from renowned institutions. The feedback given by them on all aspects,
including curricula, is considered and accordingly actions are taken.
o CBCS meetings are also organized regularly. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar,
CBCS Co-Ordinator and Heads of the University Departments decide the
curriculum, programmes to be offered in these meetings. The feedback is given
to BoS experts, which are then analyzed and executed. Some of the CBCS
meetings include Principals of affiliated colleges and all the BoS experts.
1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the University and how does the
University ensure that all students have access to them?
All the programmes offered in the University have value-added courses through
their curriculum as core and/ or elective courses. The curriculum is designed to
include courses which are relevant to the industry and current trends. Some of the
value added courses offered by the University Departments are listed below:
Value Added Course Department offering the Course
Thinking and Cognition, Soft Skills
through Literature, Copy Editing, Public
Speaking, Journalistic and Creative
Writing, Film Studies and Photography,
Broadcasting
Communication and Media Studies
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
Computational Biotechnology Biotechnology
Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
Python Programming, Open Source
Languages Perl, PHP
Computer Applications & Computer
Science
Modern Banking, E-commerce,
International Financial management,
Advanced Corporate Accounting
Commerce
Financial Econometrics, Advanced
Econometrics, International Economics Econometrics
Medical Imaging Technology, Advanced
Radiotherapy Techniques Physics
Nanobiotechnology, Applications of
Nanotechnology
Nanoscience & Technology
Pharmacogenomics, Drug Designing Microbial Biotechnology
M.Sc. Medical Physics offered in the University and some are offered in hospitals
with which the Department has signed MoU. The course also insists on the
completion of certificate programme on Radiation Safety at BARC, Mumbai to
qualify for the appointment of Radiation Safety Officer.
Value-added courses are offered through CCII and Distance Education
programmes also.
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CBCS enables students to undergo these courses by opting them as supportive
courses. Students can simultaneously enroll in courses offered through CCII and
Distance Education as they are conducted during weekends.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 Does the University have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students
regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?
Yes, University obtains feedback from students regarding the curriculum.
Every year, feedback is obtained from students in the format designed by IQAC.
The feedback given by the students regarding curriculum is analyzed at the
Departmental meetings and in BoS meetings. The suggestions if relevant are
considered in the BoS meetings and are included in the curriculum. This way, the
latest and industry relevant content are included in the curriculum.
Apart from this, informal feedback is obtained from students and alumni during
seminars/ workshops/ conferences & BoS meetings which are also considered for
curriculum construction.
1.4.2 Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and
international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars,
workshops, online discussions etc. and its output.
Yes, University obtains feedback from national and international faculty. The curriculum
is sent to the experts and their comments are obtained either through e-mail or through
face-to-face contact during BoS meetings. Apart from this, whenever national and
international experts come to Bharathiar University to deliver lectures in the conferences,
workshops and seminars, their feedback on the curriculum is obtained. The suggestions
given by them are discussed in the BoS meetings and considered during the design of the
curriculum. The feedback of PDFs are very useful.
1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on
curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of.
Feedback on the curriculum enrichment is also obtained from affiliated colleges and
they are considered while framing the curriculum and regulations.
CBCS meetings are organized regularly with the Principals of the affiliated
colleges where they give feedback on the curriculum.
The senior faculty members from affiliated colleges are part of Academic Council,
Senate and Syndicate. The suggestions offered by them during the meetings of
respective bodies are considered for the design of the curriculum.
1.4.4 What is the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by
the University in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?
The quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the
department for effective development of curricula are as follows:
CBCS meetings are organized regularly, where Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, CBCS
Co-Ordinator, Heads of the University Departments, Principals of affiliated
colleges, members of BoS, parents and students offer their suggestions and
improvements to be made. These suggestions are considered in the BoS meetings.
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Academic audits are also conducted regularly every year which help in improving
the curricula.
Faculty development programmes are organized for the faculty members enable
them to be aware of the recent developments. This enables them to introduce latest
trends in the courses concerned.
The curriculum is revised regularly based on the suggestions and the feedback
from the stakeholders of the University. Accordingly, taking into account the
current trends and requirements, new elective and other core papers are included
in the curricula to ensure that programmes offered meet the requirements of
industry and latest trends.
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Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the University ensure publicity and transparency in the admission
process?
Bharathiar University follows a well-administered and transparent admission process
adhering to all the norms of UGC and the State Government.
Press notification is released in all leading newspapers around March and April of
every year calling for applications for admissions to all post graduate and research
programmes respectively except MCA and MBA programmes. For MBA and
MCA programmes separate advertisements are given calling for applications. The
admissions are based on Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)/
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) marks,.
Admission details such as applications for prospectus and dates for admission are
also uploaded in the University website.
Separate prospectus containing the admission details are published every year for
post graduate, MBA and MCA programmes.
Admissions to all the programmes are granted entirely based on merit, and the
reservation policy of the government.
The details of candidates who are called for counseling or who are provisionally
selected along with the rank list are displayed in the notice boards of the
respective Departments and are uploaded on the University website.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the University. List the
criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit,
entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies
and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the University (please specify).
I. Admission Based on Merit
Candidates approaching for direct admission for programmes categorized under
direct admission, the concerned Heads of the Departments scrutinize the
applications, ascertain the eligibility criteria and if satisfied may recommend for
admission and the candidate is admitted on first come first served as well as on
merit basis following reservation policy.
II. Merit with Entrance Test:
Entrance test is conducted if the number of applications received exceeds thrice
the sanctioned strength. Selection is based on performance in the entrance test and
in the qualifying examination (UG) upto V Semester / II year.
The weightage of marks is as follows:
1 Entrance Test 60 marks
2 UG degree (upto V semester/ II year) 40 marks
Total 100 marks
Entrance test is conducted based on multiple choice questions.
Hall- tickets containing the date, time and venue of the entrance test are sent to the
candidates so as to reach the candidates atleast 5 days before the date of entrance test.
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Provisional list of selected, wait listed candidates are put up in the notice boards of the
respective departments within fifteen days after the date of entrance test.
III. Merit, Entrance Test and Interview:
For Ph.D programme admissions are made through a Common Eligibility Test
followed by an interview.
1 The PG qualifying examinations marks converted to 50 Marks
2 Common Eligibility Test (CET) 35 Marks
3 Personal Interview 15 Marks
Total 100 marks
The M.Phil.. degree holders of this University, who had already undergone entrance
test need not appear for common eligibility test, but they have to attend interview.
However the UGC/CSIR-NET/CSIR-JRF/SLET/Teacher fellowship cleared
candidates /Scientists working in DRDO/Faculty of Air Force Administrative
College/foreign candidates are exempted from appearing for the common entrance
test (CET) to qualify for admission in Ph.D programme.
IV. Common Entrance Test Conducted by State Agencies and National
Agencies
For admission in MBA programme the candidate should have pass in any degree with
10+2+3/4 years pattern and should have appeared for TANCET/ CMAT.
For admission in MCA programme a pass in any recognized Bachelor's degree of
minimum 3years duration (10 + 2 + 3 /4 years pattern) in any discipline with core
Mathematics (or) Business Mathematics at +2 level is needed. Candidates should have
appeared for TANCET examination. Rank list is prepared based on the marks
obtained in the entrance test. The candidates are called for counseling in the ratio of
1:5. The candidates are provisionally selected for admission following the communal
reservation norms of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the University‟s
role in monitoring the same.
Admission process in all the affiliated colleges is also done based on merit and
communal norms of the Government of Tamilnadu.
University‟s role in the admission process of the affiliated colleges is supervisory
in nature to ensure that all the eligibility criteria for admission are followed in
selecting the candidates.
The guidelines to be followed for admission in affiliated colleges are framed and
uploaded on the University website and the same are sent to the Principals of
affiliated colleges.
Further, the College Development Council (CDC) of Bharathiar University
monitors the admission process in the affiliated colleges.
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2.1.4 Does the University have a mechanism to review its admission process and student
profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and how has it
contributed to the improvement of the process?
The coordinator of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) organizes meetings at
least once in a year with the Heads of the Department and the CBCS course
coordinators. The members discuss on issues such as strength of students in
different programmes, need for new courses, changes in the existing courses, rules
and regulations of academic programmes and student-centered education. The
outcomes of these meetings also help in improving the admissions.
If the seats are vacant, second time advertisement in the popular news papers is
given and the last date for admission is also revised. Besides, the reasons are
analyzed with the concerned departments and steps such as introduction of skill
and job oriented courses in the curriculum, as elective/ supportive papers are
being done. Some of the innovative and job oriented programmes introduced in
the last four years are Textiles and Apparel Design, Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology and PG Diploma in Cheminformatics.
An analysis of gender wise, discipline wise and category wise enrolment of students
in P.G., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in the University departments reveal the
following
Out of the total students enrolled in the assessment period 60% are girls and 40%
are boys
More than 55% of students are enrolled in science discipline (Arts 32%,
Commerce & Management 13%)
67% of student enrolled are in the OBC category (SC/ST 20%, GT/OC 13%)
during the assessment period.
Enrolment in the M.Phil. programme in the last three years has declined while the
enrolment in Ph.D. programme for the same period has increased.
Figure 1: Students enrollment under various programmes according to gender
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Figure 2: Students enrollment under various programmes according to discipline
Figure 3: Students enrollment under various programmes according to category
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2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students belonging
to the following categories:
For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University
follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of
Tamilnadu i.e. ST:1% , SC:18%, (SCA 3% within SC/ST quota) MBC:20%,
BC:30% , BCM 3.5% within BC quota and the remaining 31% comes under Open
Category.
The following are the strategies adopted to increase the access for students
belonging to different categories:
SC / ST
o SC/ST welfare cell Committee has been constituted for the welfare of the SC/ST
students.
o Higher educational special loan scholarship scheme for SC/ST candidates of
Tamilnadu (only for hostel students) if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1
Lakh per annum.
o Government of India scholarship for SC/ST candidates of Tamilnadu who have
secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study and if the
income of their parents is below Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.
o Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC candidates to pursue M.Phil.. / Ph.D.
programmes.
o Post graduate scholarships for SC/ST students pursuing professional courses.
OBC
o The scholarships/ financial assistance are available for the OBC candidates
include post metric scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu
who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study
and if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1 lakh per annum.
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Women
o Meritorious candidates who are economically deprived are admitted under free
education scheme where the student is exempted from the payment of tuition
fees and mess fees throughout the study. Women candidates are given
preference under this scheme.
o Indira Gandhi PG scholarship for single girl child is available for the women
students
Persons with varied disabilities
o Three percent of the seats are reserved for differently-abled students in all the
courses except MBA and MCA.
o One seat is reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for
admission into each of the MBA and MCA programmes.
Economically weaker sections
o Free Education Scheme is offered by the University to the poor and meritorious
student. It is offered to one candidate from each department, admitted into
various courses of this University. Income of parents should not exceed Rs.
30,000/- p.a. The selection will be based on the family income and academic
performance of the students. Such students are eligible to apply for free
education. All the fee, boarding and lodging are borne by the University for the
students selected under free education scheme.
Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities
o One seat is reserved for candidates under sports quota for admission into each of
the MBA and MCA programmes.
o Awards for best NSS volunteers, best NSS programme officer and NSS best
college are provided through various endowments and NSS, NCC students are
given preference in admission.
o Permission is granted for the students to participate in sports and other
extracurricular activities on duty permission are given for their participation in
sports and extracurricular activities.
2.1.6 Number of students admitted in University departments in the last four academic years:
Table 1: Students enrollment under various programmes during 2011-2014
Programme Year
2011 2012 2013 2014
PG 1183 1104 981 1123
M.Phil. 310 285 246 233
Ph.D. 198 151 160 214
Total 1691 1540 1387 1570
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Table 2: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2104 according to Gender, Discipline and Category
(Post Graduate Programmes)
Table 3: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2014 according to Gender, Discipline and Category
(M.Phil. Programmes)
Discipline Category 2011 2012 2013 2014
M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot
Arts
SC/ST 72 60 132 79 35 114 72 34 106 57 42 99
OBC 111 93 204 113 93 206 117 108 225 118 124 242
GT/OC 20 42 62 18 42 61 8 26 34 12 54 66
Sub Total 203 195 398 210 170 380 197 168 365 187 220 407
Science
SC/ST 60 55 115 49 53 102 42 51 93 44 73 117
OBC 157 239 396 124 241 365 97 210 307 124 247 371
GT/OC 35 57 92 47 31 78 22 41 63 20 39 58
Sub Total 252 351 603 220 325 545 161 302 463 188 359 547
Commerce
and
Management
SC/ST 14 21 35 12 23 35 28 10 38 15 19 34
OBC 66 58 124 46 77 123 35 63 98 45 82 127
GT/OC 8 15 23 6 15 22 8 9 17 2 6 9
Sub Total 88 94 182 64 115 179 71 82 153 62 107 169
Overall
SC/ST 146 136 282 140 111 251 142 95 237 116 134 250
OBC 334 390 724 283 411 694 249 381 630 287 453 740
GT/OC 63 114 177 71 88 159 38 76 114 34 99 133
Grand Total 543 640 1183 494 610 1104 429 552 981 437 686 1123
Discipline Category 2011 2012 2013 2014
M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot
Arts
SC/ST 18 10 28 11 10 21 17 11 28 10 6 16
OBC 26 30 56 20 36 56 12 24 36 9 25 34
GT/OC 4 8 12 11 9 20 3 3 6 2 1 3
Sub Total 48 48 96 42 55 97 32 38 70 21 32 53
Science
SC/ST 20 18 38 13 14 27 18 8 26 9 19 28
OBC 29 105 134 40 78 119 27 82 109 25 92 117
GT/OC 4 5 9 7 9 16 10 7 17 4 7 11
Sub Total 53 128 181 60 101 161 55 97 152 38 118 156
Commerce
and
Management
SC/ST 2 3 5 2 3 5 1 - 1 2 3 5
OBC 4 22 26 4 16 20 5 17 22 2 12 14
GT/OC - 2 2 1 1 2 - 1 1 1 4 5
Sub Total 6 27 33 7 20 27 6 18 24 5 19 24
Overall
SC/ST 40 31 71 26 27 53 36 19 55 21 28 49
OBC 59 157 216 64 130 194 44 123 167 36 129 165
GT/OC 8 15 23 19 19 38 13 11 24 7 12 19
Grand Total 107 203 310 109 176 285 93 153 246 64 169 233
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Table 4: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2014 according to Gender, Discipline and Category
(Ph.D. Programmes)
The overall summary according to gender, discipline and category-wise enrolment of
students in PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes for the last four years was as follows:
On gender-wise classification, it was found that there are 60% girls students and
40% boys students are admitted under various programmes.
In the continuous of discipline-wise enrolment, the proportions of students
admitted in the Arts, Science and Commerce & Management disciplines are 32%,
55% and 13% respectively.
While students enrolment is about 67% under OBC category, it is about 20% and
13% in the case of SC/ST and GT/OC respectively.
2.1.7 Has the University conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various
programmes of the University departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight
the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase/ decrease.
University Departments:
The analysis on demand ratio for various programmes in the University
departments and affiliated colleges was done by IQAC. In the School of
Chemical Sciences the demand ration is 1:10. In the School of Physical Sciences
the demand ratio is 1:6. In the School of Mathematics, Statistics, English and
Foreign Languages the demand ratio is 1:5. The School of Commerce,
Management, Computer Science & Engineering and Life Sciences the demand
ratio is 1:3. In the School of Educational Studies and Social Sciences the demand
ratio is 1:2. In the School of Tamil and Other Languages the demand ratio is 1:1.
Affiliated Colleges:
Demand ratio for affiliated colleges varies from year to year. Moreover, in
program like B.Com, BBM, B.Sc, Botany, B.Sc Zoology, B.Sc Physics, B.Sc
Chemistry and B.Sc Mathematics the demand ratio is always high with 1:5 ratio.
Discipline Category 2011 2012 2013 2014
M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot
Arts
SC/ST 3 8 11 13 4 17 6 6 12 7 6 13
OBC 22 20 42 13 16 29 19 14 33 9 23 32
GT/OC 12 8 20 2 6 8 - 5 5 4 10 14
Sub Total 37 36 73 28 26 54 25 25 50 20 39 59
Science
SC/ST 10 6 16 8 4 12 10 4 14 12 5 17
OBC 33 40 73 25 31 56 27 40 67 37 56 93
GT/OC 6 9 15 4 6 10 2 10 12 8 15 23
Sub Total 49 55 104 37 41 78 39 54 93 57 76 133
Commerce
and
Management
SC/ST 2 1 3 1 1 2 - 1 1 2 3 5
OBC 6 7 13 3 8 11 5 7 12 5 7 12
GT/OC 1 4 5 4 2 6 1 3 4 4 1 5
Sub Total 9 12 21 8 11 19 6 11 17 11 11 22
Overall
SC/ST 15 15 30 22 9 31 16 11 27 21 14 35
OBC 61 67 128 41 55 96 51 61 112 51 86 137
GT/OC 19 21 40 10 14 24 3 18 21 16 26 42
Grand Total 95 103 198 73 78 151 70 90 160 88 126 214
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Demand ratio also varies from aided to self supporting courses because of the
differential fee structure. In Government colleges the demand ratio for all
branches of aided programmes is in the ratio of 1:8 this is because of free
education. In self supporting programmes the demand ratio is nearly 1:4.
In PG programmes, the demand ratio is 1:3 for programmes like M.A English
Literature, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics and other basic sciences in both
Government and aided colleges.
In PG courses like M.Sc Computer Science and MCA there has been fluctuation
in the demand ratio and the current ratio is less than 1:1 in Computer Applications
while it is 1:3 in Computer Sciences.
Demand Ratio for the PG Programmes Offered in the University Departments
2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued/ staggered by the University in the last four
years? If yes, please specify the reasons.
The PG programmes viz., M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information
System, M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology were discontinued in the
last four years. These programmes were discontinued because of the objections raised
on the grounds that professional programmes cannot be run by the Arts & Science
University. Currently the M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology is
offered as M.Sc. degree.
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2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1 Does the University organize orientation / induction programme for freshers? If
yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and
mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.
Yes, the University organizes orientation programmes for the first year students.
Each department separately conducts orientation programmes for its students. On
the first day, the first year students are addressed by the concerned Head of the
Department and faculty members. They are made aware of the scope,
requirements, and opportunities of the programme. An awareness of the common
facilities available in the University is also given to the freshers. They are also
sensitized on anti-ragging, prevention of social harassment and sexual wellbeing.
During the first week, Vice-Chancellor personally welcomes all the new entrants.
The Deans of faculties, Directors and Heads of the Departments address the
students about the academic programmes, elective and supportive courses
available for the students. The common facilities available on campus are also
informed to the students.
Throughout the first year of study, various orientation programmes are organized
by inviting experts in areas such as personality development and soft skills. These
programmes are organized for 1-3 days depending on the depth of skills imparted
to the students.
Orientation programmes are organized by the University library on the usage of
library resources every year for the benefit of freshers.
The BSMED organizes a week long programme for the freshers.
2.2.2 Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements
of the student population” are analyzed after admission and before the
commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed?
Before beginning the classes, the faculty members interact with the first year
students and identify their varied requirements also prepare a profile of the
students to understand the economic, social and academic background. Besides,
the differential requirements of the students are understood by the faculty mentors
during the mentoring session. The personal counseling by the mentor prepares the
new entrants in cultural adoptability, languages differences and integrates them to
new living and academic environments. The slow learners are given remedial
coaching. Visually challenged students are given scribes during their exams.
Battery operated wheel chair is given to one of the physically challenged students
to assist his mobility on campus.
Based on the economic status of the students and their attendance in class in the
previous UG programmes they are recommended for scholarships and free
education.
Every student is supplied with the academic calendar which supports them with all
the information needed to be known on campus.
Keeping in mind the heterogeneous composition of the students, adequate
opportunities are created for promoting gender sensitivity, mutual respect and
social mixing.
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2.2.3 Does the University offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they
structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-
wise/faculty-wise?
The remedial coaching classes are organized for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer
students in every department to meet their differential learning capacity. Courses
related to the programmes in which the students have enrolled are taught in those
classes. Apart from these courses, motivational talks and personality development
sessions are also handled in classes by experts in those areas.
In programmes where students could be admitted from multi-disciplinary
background, guest lecture series are organized on topics which are necessary for the
freshers for the better understanding of their courses. Top industrialists, renowned
academicians and alumni are invited as experts to give guest lecture series.
For instance, the Department of Computer Applications after examining the
results of 1st semester of the students, used to conduct remedial programs in
“Programming languages like C and C++. These classes are held on Saturdays for
a period of 2 to 3 hours per day. On an average 60 to 70 hours of remedial
coaching is arranged per year with lab practice.
The Department of English conducts Bridge / Remedial coaching class on every
Friday. Friday afternoon is meant for club activities, NET coaching as well as
extra coaching. In this, one hour is allotted for remedial / bridge course.
UGC funded Associates are available.
2.2.4 Has the University conducted any study on the academic growth of students from
disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically
handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?
Figure 1: Students enrollment under various categories (Post Graduate Programmes)
The category wise classification of student enrolment in the post graduation
programmes reveal that the admission in the
- SC/ST ranges between 22% - 24%
- OBC ranges between 61% - 66%
- GT category it range between 12% - 15%
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thus it can be stated that the admission of students belonging to socially
disadvantage category (SC/ST, OBC) is relatively higher than the norms
prescribed by the government.
In the case of Persons with Disability (PwD) the enrollment of male students was
50% more than the female students
PwD enrollment was 17% higher in Faculty of Arts when compared to faculty of
Sciences
The pass percentage of the students of different categories is calculated at the
entry level (67.12%). It is found that across all courses there has been an
improvement in their pass percentage at the exit level (70.7%) in the last four years.
The highest enrollment of Students from economically weaker section was in
School of Management & Entrepreneur Development.
Enrollment of male students from economically weaker section was higher than
female students in academic batches.
Enrollment of students from economically weaker section was higher in faculty of
arts than in faculty of science in all academic batches.
2.2.5 How does the University identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced
learners?
The advanced learners are identified based on their pass percentage at the entry
level and performance in continuous internal assessment by the faculty members
who handle classes for them.
Mentoring sessions with faculty mentors also help in the identification of
advanced learners.
The advanced learners are encouraged to take up industrial trainings, carry out
research related or industry related small assignments.
In programmes where placement trainings are given, the advanced learners form a
part of the team of faculty members, experts, senior students who train the
students for their placement activities.
The advanced learners are also motivated to participate in various state/ national
level competitions organized for the students where they can showcase their
application knowledge and where they can find a forum to meet with like-minded
students. This network will help them to learn more and also would pave way for
their career.
Advanced learners who have interests in research are also encouraged to take up
research related assignments by the faculty members. They are also encouraged to
participate in various symposiums, conferences and workshop in their areas of interest.
Advanced learners are encouraged to submit the assignments in the form of case-
studies, oral presentations, poster presentations which gives scope for improving
their communication skills.
For advanced learners the option of taking additional credits both in the University
departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be implemented from
the year 2015-16 onwards.
There is a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post
Graduate programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education
Mode simultaneously.
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2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the University plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation
schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?
A separate committee is constituted to prepare the academic calendar. The
academic calendar is prepared well ahead in time. It contains details such as
tentative examination schedule, details of top administrators, officers, departments
and hostels of the University, students associations and clubs, fee particulars,
courses offered, scholarships, fellowships and endowments. The academic calendar
is prepared keeping in mind the mandatory 90 working days per semester.
The CBCS rules and regulations are available in the University website. It
contains details such as the number of semester, number of contact/ teaching
hours(depends on the credit of the course), method of internal assessment & end-
semester exams. It also contains the evaluation blue print including the weightage
for internal assessment, end-semester exams and calculation of grade point and
cumulative grade point average.
The circular consisting of last date for payment of fee, commencement of classes
from the Registrar‟s office is circulated well ahead in time.
The schedules for internal tests as well as the end semester exams are placed in the
notice boards well in advance for the benefit of the students. If any teacher needs
additional time for completion of the portions, extra hours are allotted accordingly.
During the beginning of every semester, syllabus, evaluation plan is given to the
students by the concerned faculty member. The syllabus for every programme is
also available in the University website. The teaching plan varies from one
department to another and from one teacher to another. The schedule of
assignments, seminars, quiz/ programming projects is given by the concerned
faculty member. The attendance details of the students are also maintained by the
concerned faculty members.
In the case of M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, the rules and regulations clearly
mention when and how the students should take up the course work, attend
doctoral committee meetings, submit synopsis/ thesis.
The students are evaluated through continuous internal assessment, which consists of
assignments, seminars and tests. The details of these are shared with the students.
The pattern for the end semester practical and theory exams is also given to the
students during the beginning of every semester. The end semester practical and
theory exams are conducted according to the Exam schedule given by the
University.
2.3.2 Does the University provide course outlines and course schedules prior to the
commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the
process ensured?
Yes, the University provides course outlines and course schedules prior to the
commencement of the academic session. The course outlines and course schedules
are available in the curriculum, CBCS rules and regulations and in the academic
calendar of the University. The effectiveness of the process is ensured in the
following ways:
Feedback obtained through the students
Mentoring / Tutorial / Counseling Sessions
Discussions in the departmental level faculty meetings
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2.3.3 Does the University face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the
stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered
and the institutional measures to overcome these.
In general, so far no difficulties were experienced. However the University strictly
follows the 90 mandatory instructional days per semester as per the norms of UGC.
On occasions where the University is forced to declare holiday (due to rain, local
festivals), the loss of the working day is compensated in the immediate weekend.
2.3.4 How learning is made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities
adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student
learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management.
Learning is made student-centric in the following ways:
The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory-based components which
provides hands-on training. Many papers include lab components.
The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and projects where students are
expected to develop real-time industrial applications/ module required for company.
Seminars, assignments and case studies are included in the continuous evaluation
and are given marks so that students are involved in the learning process.
Group discussions and quiz are also conducted which involve students participation.
In some programmes, industrial visits and field work are also included in the
curriculum and are given due weightage.
The learning process is also made more interactive through usage of teaching aids
such as LCD projectors, smart class rooms and video lectures.
Most of the Science departments meet every week under the banner of „Journal
Club‟, „Seminar Club‟ and „Research Meet‟. Where the members of faculty and
students discuss the recent development in the respective research areas,
publications in the referred journals regularly.
Learning through Online Open Source (MOOC) are also introduced for self
learning from the academic year 2015.
Appearing before the Doctoral Committee to test the validity of research work and
publications of research paper in referred journals are made compulsory for Ph.D.
Research scholars.
M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences
and workshops and present papers.
Group learning activities, discussions on research papers and daily news events,
student seminars are practiced in the classrooms which encourage participatory
learning. When students are given freedom to select the topic for case
presentation, projects and assignment students show more interest in their work.
2.3.5 What is the University‟s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver
lectures and/or organize seminars for students?
University has hassle free policy to invite experts for lectures. University authorities
encourage the Heads of the Departments and faculty members to organize seminars,
symposiums, workshops and conferences and invite experts from industry, academic
and research institutions to deliver lectures for students. More than 150 eminent
scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact with students and members
of faculty.
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The University provides every department with annual budget for conducting
seminars/ conferences/ workshops.
UGC-SAP funded departments have the provision to invite visiting fellows.
DRDO senior scientists also give special lectures.
Whenever experts (Professors) visit the campus for Ph.D. Viva-Voce they are
requested to deliver special lectures.
Under the title Popular Lecture Series eminent academicians, industrialists,
scientists are invited to interact with the students and faculty
Dr. Nirbhay Kumar & William G. Vincent, Professor and Chair, Department
of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA gave a lecture on
26.05.2014 in the topic of Malaria Vaccines Targeting Parasite in the Mosquito
– A Strategy for Malaria Elimination
Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, School of Applied Science,
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore gave a lecture on 09.06.2014 in the topic of
Human Mouse Chimera in Infectious Diseases Research
2.3.6 Does the University formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning resources?
The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning resources in the
following ways:
Interactive audio-video lectures are transmitted through the EDUSAT facility
available in the University campus.
The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal
Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000
titles of journals from 19 National and International publishers and aggregators
through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal section,
where the students can learn atleast in part through delivery of content and
instructions via digital and online media.
The students are encouraged towards Open Source Learning through Coursera,
Udacity, EdX which gives the student a control over time, place, path and pace.
Every department has smart classrooms which enable digital teaching and learning.
All these new methods of learning are in support of conventional classroom teaching
learning methods which give the teachers and taught a scope for independent study to
create a new hybrid teaching methodology.
2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning, open
educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching?
The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through
web resources and audio-video lectures.
In some programmes, learning using open e-resources are encouraged. For instance
in MCA, some courses use additional resources through spoken tutorials website.
The UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET facility available in the University library
enables students and scholars to access e-journals, e-books and other e-resources.
An Internet centre with 100 nodes is established in order to cater to the needs of the
students in browsing and electronic mail. This facility enables the scholars and
students to use the Internet in order to download their research and course materials.
Broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments and offices of
the University (1 GBPS).
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The campus is Wi-Fi enabled which encourages students and scholars to learn
through e-resources from their convenient place and at any time.
Various online degree, diploma and certificate programmes are organized through
the joint efforts of Bharathiar University by Centre for Online Programmes and
Partner institutions.
Efforts are being taken to train the faculty members to teach through learning
management system.
Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN),
which is a nationwide knowledge-sharing initiative involving multi-gigabit, high-
speed communication network backbone.
Results are published through Internet
Syllabi for the courses all available with web page of the University.
2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues
regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in
the University‟s educational processes?
The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal
Consortium. It provides opportunity for e-learning & e-education and access to
various journals.
The students are introduced to Open Source learning portals like EdX, Udacity etc.,
The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through
web resources and audio-video lectures.
The IQAC is taking efforts to train the faculty members to teach through Learning
Management System (LMS) and to incorporate LMS in the curriculum and to
integrate ICT in the day to day teaching learning.
Seminars and workshops are organized by the University to promote the usage of
open source software in teaching and learning.
Department of Education has conducted a workshop on e-content creation to train
the University teachers.
2.3.9 What steps has the University taken to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7
learning places?
The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and the students have the facility to download
e-resources at any time with 1 GBPS connectivity.
In almost all the science departments, the research laboratories can be accessed by
the students and research scholars 24x7.
In some departments, the students are allowed to submit their assignments,
research papers through e-mail. These are corrected by the faculty members and
the comments are sent back to them.
In some research areas, there are software packages which help in executing their
lab programs, research results and analysis work. Students are encouraged to use
these software packages as supporting tools.
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2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counselors / mentors/ advisors for each class
or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social guidance? If yes,
give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted.
Counseling services are provided for four types of counselees.
Students who seek information related to career and Higher Education opportunity
Students who need personal counseling
Students who need health counseling
Students who need counseling in certain emergency situation(loss of parent)
Bharathiar Students Counseling Center is functioning from the year 2001. This center
focuses on the personal, psychological, academic and other related issues of the
individuals. The need based counseling services are rendered free of charge to the
students, scholars, staff and faculty members of the campus as well as to the general
public. Separate budget allotment is made for the counseling center. The Psychology
faculty provides counseling for the family members of the defense force.
Every class is assigned under a faculty mentor / tutor / advisor. They monitor the
academic performance at the same time need based personal counseling and
career guidance is given.
Besides, the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare do
give counseling as well as guidance to the aspiring students on career
opportunities, skill set requirements etc.,
2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted / put to use by the
faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve learning? What were the
methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices? What are the efforts made by
the institution in giving the faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?
Yes, a number of innovative teaching methods/ practices are being adopted by the
faculty members. As these methods involve students in the learning process, it
improves their learning. They are as given below:
Industrial / Institutional Visits / Training are also organized at the department level.
Innovative methods are introduced by the respective faculty members. Depending
on the complexity of courses taught, the concerned faculty member will follow
need based innovative teaching methods.
Smart classrooms with video conferencing facility are available in every
department. Using these smart classrooms, interactive teaching and learning
through audio-video lectures are possible.
The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory based components and this
enables the students to learn and understand almost all the concepts practically.
Group assignments, hands-on training, case studies, quizzes and problem solving
techniques, mini-projects and project works are included in the curriculum. These
enable the students to master application skills of the knowledge. As a result of
these efforts, the presentation and communication skills of the students have
improved which is evidenced in their paper presentations in seminars and
conferences in large numbers. Students have won prizes for Best Paper
Presentation, Poster Presentation etc.,
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2.3.12 How does the University create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and
scientific temper among the learners?
Theme centric discussions, role play, science exhibitions, instill and nurture
creativity and scientific temper among students.
In order to improve their creativity, the students are encouraged to participate in
various technical competitions, seminars, symposiums, workshops and
conferences apart from those which are organized in the University.
The students are also encouraged to organize technical events every year. For
instance, students of Social Work organize a National Level Competition every year.
Students are encouraged to participate in the viva-voce exams of M.Phil. and Ph.D.
research scholars. This will help in nurturing their interests in the areas of research.
Students are encouraged to apply for funding through projects from various
funding agencies (JRF).
Publication in research journals is made mandatory for submission of Ph.D. thesis
from 2012 onwards. The topics of their research are chosen in such a way that
they nurture creativity and scientific temper among them.
Science Day is celebrated annually (Feb 28th
) by inviting eminent scientists from
National institution and laboratories. Science exhibition are also organized for the
benefit of school children and colleges students
Besides, the activities of Journal club, Seminar club and Research meet instill
scientific temper among students.
Scholars are given training in using SPSS and other research related softwares.
2.3.13 Does the University consider student projects mandatory in the learning
programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of total)
made mandatory?
Yes, for all the programmes (100%) offered in the University, student‟s projects are
mandatory.
2.3.14 Does the University have a well qualified pool of human resource to meet the
requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented?
Yes, University has a well qualified pool of human resources selected at national level
to meet the requirements of the curriculum. In some departments where the number of
faculty members is less than the sanctioned strength, services of temporary faculty
members and guest faculty members are utilized.
2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such efforts?
All the faculty members are well versed in Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) based teaching / learning. Moreover the following programmes are organized to
make the faculty members aware of the latest trends and techniques in ICT.
All communications from office of the Registrar is communicated through
Intranet and through SMS too.
Bharathiar University has signed a memorandum of understanding with ICT
Academy of Tamilnadu (ICTACT). Periodically seminars and hands-on trainings
are organized by Bharathiar University and ICTACT for the faculty members of
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University departments and affiliated colleges.
Short term ICT related courses/ workshops are offered in the Academic Staff
College of Bharathiar University.
Efforts are being made by IQAC to train the faculty members on the usage of
Learning Management System for teaching/ learning.
Every faculty member is provided with a system and internet connectivity.
The faculty members are also given On-Duty permission to attend ICT related
seminars, workshops, conferences and hands-on trainings.
Teachers use the smart classroom facility available in their department for
teaching/ learning.
A Common Computing Center is available in the University which proposes to
offer ICT related training to administrative staff and faculty members.
The UGC-INFIBNET-INFONET facility in the library provides online access to
journals.
Internet connectivity with Wi-Fi facility is available to students and teachers.
2.3.16 Does the University have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the
students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the
quality of the teaching-learning process?
Yes, University has a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students/
alumni. The format for the same is prepared by IQAC.
Feedback is obtained from the students in a prescribed format every semester on
teacher evaluation. The feedback is analyzed at the department level.
Apart from this, green box is available in the University campus where students
can make representations of feedback on faculty members at any time and discuss
with faculty concern for their own self improvement.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 How does the University plan and manage its human resources to meet the
changing requirements of the curriculum?
The University focuses on improving its human resources to meet the changing
requirements of the curriculum in the following ways:
Every faculty member is assigned with course work. The faculty members are also
involved in research related activities. (personal projects and SAP)
Well planned time table is prepared by every department with the details of
practical classes, project and seminar classes.
The faculty members are encouraged to participate in conferences, seminars,
workshops and hands-on trainings in order to make them aware of the latest trends.
The faculty members are also encouraged to participate in faculty development
programmes, curriculum workshops, pre-conference training programmes,
refresher courses and orientation programmes in order to make them familiar with
the state-of-the art technologies and trends in their respective areas of interest.
Bharathiar University has signed MoUs with various international research and
academic institutes and the faculty members are encouraged to go abroad on
faculty exchange programmes.
The faculty members are encouraged to organize conferences, workshops,
seminars and faculty development programmes through the allotment of funds.
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The faculty members are also encouraged to collaborate with industries and
research institutions to carry out research work.
Training programmes are organized to train the faculty members to apply for
funded projects.
They are also encouraged to undertake paid consultancy work.
2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty
The educational qualifications of the faculty members are as given below:
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent Teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03
Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152
M.Phil. 07 04 11
PG 04 01 05
Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan)
Ph.D. 05 02 07
M.Phil.
PG
Super Numerary
Ph.D. 01 01 02 04
M.Phil.
PG
Consolidated Basis
Ph.D. 01 02 03
M.Phil. 01 01
PG
Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College)
Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05
M.Phil.
PG
Faculty Recharge Programme
Ph.D. 01 03 04
M.Phil.
PG
B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare
Ph.D. 01 01
M.Phil. 01 01
PG
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2.4.3 Does the University encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the
following details (department / school-wise).
Yes, the University encourages diversity in its faculty recruitment. The details are as
given below:
Department/ School
% of faculty
from the
same
University
% of faculty
from other
Universities
within the state
% of faculty
from
Universities
outside the state
BSMED 31 46 15
Bio-Technology - 100 -
Microbial Biotechnology 50 50 -
Chemistry 58 28 14
Commerce 13 87 -
Computer Applications 29 57 14
Computer Science 25 75 -
Information Technology 20 80 -
Economics 40 40 20
Econometrics 100 - -
Educational Technology 50 50 -
Department of Education 25 75 -
Communication & Media
Studies 100 - -
Physical Education 60 40
Linguistics 14 86 -
English - 100 -
Bio-informatics 25 75 -
Botany 50 40 10
Environmental Sciences 25 62 13
Zoology 33 67 -
Mathematics 50 50 -
Applied Mathematics 50 50 -
Statistics 57 43 -
Nanoscience & Technology 67 33 -
Physics 70 30 -
Electronics & Instrumentation - 100 -
Psychology 80 20 -
Social Work 75 25 -
Sociology & Population Studies - - 100
Women‟s Studies 100 - -
Tamil 50 50 -
Textiles & Apparel Design 17 49 34
Extension, Career Guidance &
Students Welfare - 100 -
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2.4.4 How does the University ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for new
programmes / emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics, Material
Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora Studies, Forensic
Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty members were
appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years?
University follows two types of methods for the appointment of faculty members in
new posts. They are direct recruitment and internal recruitment.
Direct Recruitment
For direct recruitment, University follows the UGC and State Government norms.
Advertisements for the sanctioned posts are given in newspapers. Enough time is
given for the applicants to apply for the posts.
The received applications are screened to check the validation of eligibility
criteria such as qualification, experience of the applicants for the posts applied for
by the scrutiny committee. Individual call letters are sent to the shortlisted
applicants, to appear for interview.
The existing faculty members are also permitted to apply for the new posts and if
found eligible are recruited for the new posts based on their performance in the
interview by the selection committee.
As per the norms, a selection committee is constituted and the interview is
conducted. The selected candidates are intimated through a letter of appointment.
Appropriate reservation policy of Government of Tamilnadu is adopted while
recruiting the faculty.
The faculty members recruited during the last four years to teach new programmes are
as given below:
S.No. Department Number of faculty members
recruited during the last four years
1. Textiles & Apparel Design 05
2. Women Studies 02
3. Communication & Media Studies 02
4. Human Genetics 02
2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the
University?
Emeritus Professors:
There are 05 Emeritus Professors in the University
Dr. K. Sasikala, (UGC) Dept of Zoology
Dr. K. Natarajan, (CSIR) Dept of Chemistry
Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Rajaramana Fellowship, DAE, Government of India
Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy, (UGC) Dept of Environmental Sciences
Dr. D. Mangalaraj, (UGC-BSR) Dept of Nanoscience & Technology
Adjunct Faculty:
Dr. Balasubramaniam, Dept of Educational Technology
Mr. S. Chidambaranathan, CEO, Vasantha Advanced System, Coimbatore,
Mr. R. S. Mani, General manger, Bi-Metal Bearing Ltd and
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Mr. Assissi Meanchery Professor, Layola Institute of Management, Kanyakumari
visit the BSMED school periodically and handled sessions on Operations
Management, Advanced Production Management and Six Sigma.
Visiting Professors:
More than 150 eminent scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact
with students and members of faculty. To name a few
Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director, Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan
Ocean University, Taiwan.
Prof. Dr. Ching Feng Weng, Laboratory of Molecular Physiology Department of
Life Science & Institute of Biotechnology, National Dong Hwa University,
Hualien, Taiwan.
Prof. Julian Ma, Hotung Chair of Molecular Immunology, Director, Institute of
Infection and Immunity, St. Georges University of London, London, UK
Dr. Matthew Paul, St. Georges University of London, London, UK
Prof. Paul G. Layer, Developmental Biology and Neurogenetics, Darmstadt
University of Technology, Germany
Dr. Helia Cardosa, Indo-Portugal Project, University of Evora, Evora, Portugal
Prof Deouk Chin Yang, Kyung Hee University, Suwan, South Korea
Dr. Chih Yang Huang, Professor, Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science,
China Medical University and Hospital, Taiwan
Dr. R. Krishnan, Former Director CNRS, France
Dr. Augustina Genia Fongod, Dept. of Botany & Plant physiology, University of
Buea, Cameroon
Dr. Sarasan, Scientist, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), United
Kingdom
Prof. C.S. Shasting, Amrita Vidhya Peedam, Ettimadai, Coimbatore
Prof. David Cameron, Lappeenranta Univ of Technology, Finland
Prof. A. Kobayashi, JWRI, OsakaUniversity, Osaka, Japan
Prof. Arun Venkatraman, IICER, Pune
Dr. S. Sivakumar, Scientist-F, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Dr.A. Simon, Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai
Dr. Sundararajan, Scientist, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Dr. G. Rajasekaran, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Mathematical Science,
Chennai
Dr. Ranber Singh, Visiting Scientist, JNCASR, Bangalore
2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate
teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to
national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing
national/international conferences etc.)?
The systems in place to academically recharge the teacher are as follows:
The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend national/
international level conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ symposiums/ faculty
development programmes. On an average each faculty member has attended
atleast 5 seminars / conferences / workshops a year and presented papers.
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The faculty members are encouraged to organize seminars/ conferences/
workshops from the funds allotted in the department budget as well as from
funds obtained from various funding agencies. On an average each department
would conduct atleast one program per year.
Eight of our teachers have gone for Post Doctoral Studies abroad in the last 5 years.
The faculty members are granted leave to pursue their post doctoral study/ higher
qualifications in reputed national/ international research/ academic institutions.
Faculty members are given onduty leave to work in other Universities in India and
other counties to widen their teaching and research horizon.
The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend the courses organized
by Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University and other institutions.
Newly recruited faculty members are permitted to avail grants from the University
to write proposals or to conduct pilot research.
There are provisions to avail special on-duty permission (more than 30 days per
year) for the faculty members to attend/ give lecture in seminars/ conferences/
workshops (need based).
Sabbatical facility is also available.
2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the
state, national and international level during the last four years
Around 50 teachers have received awards for teaching at the state level. Around 30
teachers were recognized at the International level for excellence in teaching and were
invited to share their expertise abroad.
2.4.8 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last four
years (add any other programme if necessary)?
All the teachers in the cadre of Assistant Professors have undergone Refresher &
Orientation courses
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty
Refresher Courses 53
HRD programmes 51
Orientation Programmes 32
Staff training conducted by the University 02
Staff training conducted by other institutions 33
Summer/ Winter Schools, workshops etc. 53
2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have
been invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
organized by external professional agencies? – 90%
participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by
national/ international professional bodies? – 100%
presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized
by professional agencies? – 100%
teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other
institutions? – 15%
industrial engagement? – 7%
international experience in teaching? – 20%
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2.4.10 How often does the University organize academic development programmes (e.g.:
curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content
/ knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-
learning process?
Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University regularly organizes, orientation,
refresher courses and other short term courses for faculty members.
All the departments of the University regularly organize faculty development
programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, summer/ winter schools atleast
once a year. Experts from other reputed institutions are invited to deliver lectures
or key note speeches.
Faculty members are also encouraged to participate in the faculty development
programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops organized by other renowned
institutions/ Universities.
Curriculum Development Cell of the University organizes workshops on curriculum
development and e-content development for the faculty members once a year.
The office of the Controller of Examination organized one day seminar on
Examination Reforms.
On an average every department organizes one programme per semester.
2.4.11 Does the University have a mechanism to encourage
Mobility of faculty between Universities for teaching?
Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies?
If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty?
Yes, University has mechanism to encourage mobility of faculty members between
universities for teaching and for faculty exchange programmes.
The University encourages faculty members to participate as resource person in
courses, faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops and
symposiums organized by other universities or renowned research institutions.
The University also encourages faculty members to undergo higher studies/ post
doctoral studies in other institutes in India and abroad by providing lien and other
facilities. Eight faculty members have availed post doctoral fellowships in foreign
countries in the last four years.
There are various MoUs signed with renowned international universities/ research
institutions for exchange of faculty members for teaching and research activities.
For example MoU signed with Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC),
Doshisha University, Japan
MoU signed for research collaboration with Dr. Ching Feng Weng of National
Dong Hwa University, Taiwan.
MoU signed with St. George‟s University, London
Faculty exchange to South Korea under INSA Exchange
Faculty exchange to The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia under
INSA exchange
The faculty exchange programmes help the faculty members to be aware of the latest
trends and techniques in their areas of research and for exchange of knowledge and
expertise. They also help them to acquire hands-on experience on the latest equipments
available in other renowned institutions. Further the faculty exchange programmes has
helped to revamp the syllabi in including recent trends in the respective subjects.
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the University ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the
evaluation processes that are operative?
Number of P.G programmes offered curriculum, syllabi, CBCS rules and regulations
of all the programmes offered in the University are available in the University
website, academic calendar and prospectus. These regulations clearly mention the
evaluation process in detail related to the continuous internal assessment and end-
semester exams for every course, weightage of marks for these exams, calculation of
grade point, requirement of minimum 75% of attendance and condonation.
M.Phil. programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams
and the procedure for the submission of M.Phil. thesis.
Ph.D programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams,
course work, mandatory doctoral committee meetings and the publication of
atleast one research paper in referred journals before submission of synopsis.
These rules and regulations are also explained to the first year students during the first
week of their classes by the concerned Heads of the Department/ Course Co-Ordinators.
Continuous Assessment marks are displayed in the department notice boards.
Provision of copy of answer scripts to the students on request and payment
reflects the true spirit of transparency in the evaluation.
2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the University and to what
extent have they been implemented in the University departments and affiliated
colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination
management system
University follows CBCS system from the year 2002.
During the beginning of the semester, date for payment of exam fees, tentative
theory/ practical exam schedule is circulated to all the departments. This enables
in completion of the syllabus and conduct of exams without any delay. As soon as
the exams are over and the exam papers are evaluated, the members of the results
passing board convene a meeting and help in faster declaration of results.
There is complete transparency in the evaluation process. The students can apply
for revaluation. They can also obtain photocopies of their evaluated answer
scripts on payment of a nominal fee. The supply of photocopies helps the students
to assess his/ her own performance in the concerned examination.
The answer scripts have fixed number of pages which avoids wastage of paper.
They also support for Optical Marker Recognition (OMR) facility.
The degree certificates can be obtained through tatkal scheme on payment of a
nominal fee. This scheme is very useful for foreign candidates who are pursuing
their studies in Bharathiar University and who have to return to their countries
after their course completion.
The degree certificates have QR codes with 11 unique features which makes the
certificate highly safe and authenticate verification from any part of the world.
Some of the processes of the examination section such as credits calculation,
results declaration, mark sheet preparation, degree certificate preparation are
automated. Hence the errors are less.
Surveillance cameras are fixed in the examination centres for monitoring purposes.
University is in the process of procuring software for examination management
system to completely automate the exam section.
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Supplementary exams are conducted for the final year students; those who have
failed in the subjects (maximum of two subjects) to enable them to get the degree
on time without wasting a year.
These reforms are applicable to the affiliated colleges too.
Online payment of exam fees is practiced.
2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for declaration of examination
results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate
the mode / media adopted by the University for the publication of examination
results ( e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).
Final continuous assessment marks awarded to the students will be forwarded to
the Controller of Exams just before the commencement of the end semester
exams. University declares the final results within 30 days from the date of
completion of the last exams. The University has not faced any major delay in the
publication of results.
The PG exam results of the University Departments are displayed in the
University/ Department notice boards and in the University website. Besides
results of affiliated institutions are uploaded in the University website.
The results of the Affiliated Colleges / Distance Education (within 30 days)/
Common Entrance Test (within 5 days) / CCII / State-level Eligibility Test (SET-
within 30 days are uploaded in the University website.
2.5.4 How does the University ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are
the rigorous features introduced by the University to ensure confidentiality?
Transparency
The continuous internal assessment (CIA) marks are displayed in the department
notice boards. The evaluated assignment papers, test papers are given to the
students. Any discrepancy in the CIA is resolved at the department level.
The students can obtain the photocopy of their evaluated and semester exam
papers on demand with a fee.
The students can also apply for revaluation of their papers on payment of a
nominal fee.
The end-semester exam results of University Departments are displayed in the
department notice boards and in the website. The exam results of affiliated
colleges are displayed in the University website.
Confidentiality
The evaluation of end-semester exams are conducted through central valuation
system.
Two sets of question papers by two different examiners are set for every exam.
Only one of the sets is selected for the exam. This ensures confidentiality.
Dummy numbers are assigned to the answer scripts and the scripts are shuffled
before valuation.
Teachers from Colleges / Universities other than affiliated to Bharathiar
University are involved in valuation of answer scripts.
A rule book is available for all the function of the Controller of Examinations.
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2.5.5 Does the University have an integrated examination platform for the following
processes?
Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list
generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, etc.
Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc.
Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto
processing, generic result processing, certification, etc.
Pre-examination processes: The tentative time table is generated based on 90
working days in every semester. Notification of exam dates is given a month
prior to exam date. Student list is generated based on the attendance details.
Based on the payment of exam fees, hall tickets are given.
Examination processes: The question papers along with the coded answer
scripts for the end-semester exams are properly sealed and sent to the concerned
departments at least one week before the commencement of the exams. Head of
the Departments act as Chief Superintendent and conduct the exams by
appointing faculty members as invigilators. Flying squads consisting of
syndicate members and senior faculty members make sudden visits to examine
the proper conduct of exams both in the University Departments and in affiliated
colleges. University representatives are nominated to oversee the conduct of
exams in affiliated and autonomous colleges. The answer scripts contain OMR
for basic information. The marks after evaluation is posted in OMR sheet for
speedy recovery and process.
Post-examination processes: During the examinations the invigilators obtain
the attendance of the candidates present, verify them and submit them to the
Chief Superintendent of exams. These attendance particulars are then forwarded
to the examination section. The answer scripts after the exams are counted
properly and sealed by the Chief Superintendent of exams and sent to the office
of Controller of Examinations then and there. The examiners are appointed
from the list of approved examiners from outside the institution and city. Single
valuation system is followed. OMR sheets are used for marks entry. The results
are passed by the results passing board approved by the Controller of
Examination and the results are published. Most of the post examination
processes such as giving dummy numbers, entry of marks, generation of mark
sheets and calculation of grade points are automated.
2.5.6 Has the University introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process?
Ph.D. students who have not undergone M.Phil. have to undergo Part-I exams.
Publication of one paper in refereed journal with citation index is compulsory for
submission of thesis.
The Ph.D. candidates have to appear for two mandatory Doctoral Committee
Meetings as per the UGC norms. In the first meeting they have to clearly identify
the problem and the committee approves to proceed if the problem is relevant.
Only after the successful completion of the second Doctoral Committee Meeting,
the Ph.D. candidate can submit the synopsis.
Some of the Science Departments are conducting, Pre synopsis presentation in the
department to validate the research work.
The status Ph.D. evaluation is updated in University website for the scholars to
know about the status.
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Hard and soft copies of synopsis and Ph.D. thesis are to be submitted by the
candidates for evaluation.
The Ph.D. thesis is evaluated by one Indian expert and one foreign expert. Only
after the recommendation of these experts, a mandatory open viva-voce
examination is conducted.
Ph.D. thesis is displayed in the library before the viva-voce examination.
Course work is made compulsory for part-time category-B Ph.D. candidates.
2.5.7 Has the University created any provision for including the name of the college in
the degree certificate?
Currently there is no provision for including the name of the college in the degree
certificate of the affiliated colleges. However, the autonomous colleges affiliated to
Bharathiar University can issue the degree certificate with their names.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations?
Any grievances in the CIA is resolved at the department level
Any grievances with regard to the exams can be represented by the students through
the concerned Head of the Department and course coordinators for redressal.
Grievances received from the students by the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar go to
the person concern and necessary replies / recommendations are given.
Vice-Chancellor conducts regular meetings with students, along with student
advisors where the grievances of students are addressed.
2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the University to streamline the operations at the
Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which
have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section.
The examination section follows proper guidelines for the duties and
responsibilities of every staff in the section. All the data are properly
documented.
University has taken steps to completely automate all the processes. Issue of
dummy numbers is completely automated to increase the speed of the functioning.
Equipments with high end capacity for photocopying, laminating, data storage and
retrieval are installed.
The functioning of the exam section is monitored by the Controller of Exams and
reviewed by the Vice-Chancellor ultimately.
The degree certificate and mark sheets of the University contain a uniquely encoded
QR code in an encrypted form. The code will be linked to a centralized database
containing details of the students. Scanning the encrypted QR code printed on the
document will lead to a web page that bears the name of the student, year of passing,
photograph, and other related information. The centralized database is a secure
database of the University that can be accessed by corporate or any other University
to electronically verify the authenticity of the document.
A separate Examination Block is newly been established to facilitate central
valuation.
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2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Has the University articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate
and monitor its implementation and outcome?
Yes, the University has articulated the graduate attributes.
The Graduate Attributes of Bharathians
(Graduate of the University)
Based on the graduate attributes, first we decide on what the students should learn;
and then identify the activities the students need to be engaged to develop their
learning. These are being done by obtaining feedback from the stakeholders such as
industrial experts, alumni, students, parents and HR personals of placement
companies. and discussed in the department meetings and CBCS meetings.
Simultaneously there will be discussion about the activities the teachers need to
engage to support the students in their learning. Accordingly necessary changes are
incorporated in the design and development of curriculum in the BoS which is
approved by SCAA. The curriculum emphasizes on laboratory based components,
projects and self learning where the students get real time industrial applications. The
curriculum also gives emphasis on development of communication skills by
introducing at least one course in a programme. Moreover, trainings on
communication and soft skills are organized in every department regularly and use of
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language laboratory is encouraged. Learning is facilitated through E-resources,
INFLIBNET and INFONET with enabling Internet and Wi-Fi facilities which gives
information literacy. Faculty members and course-coordinators guide the students
properly and monitor their progress through proper counseling. The Department of
Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare have uploaded placement related
materials in their website. Finally, we prepare the students to demonstrate their
learning during group discussion, seminar presentations viva-voce exams as well as
placement interviews.
2.6.2 Does the University have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic
programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
The CBCS rules and regulations for all programmes of the University clearly
mention the learning outcomes of its academic programmes. These regulations
are available in the Departments and in the University website.
On the first day, the first year students are informed about these regulations by the
faculty members. They are made aware of the objectives, requirements, learning
outcomes and opportunities of the programme which inculcate a quest for excellence
among the students and scholars. Besides each course is developed and detailed
syllabus is prepared keeping in mind the learning outcome from each course.
2.6.3 How are the University‟s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to
facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
Every course work is developed at the department level keeping in mind the objectives
and the learning outcomes of the coursework. The induction and orientation
programmes given to the freshers orient and sensitize them about various opportunities
available to them on successful completion of the academic programme.
Participatory teaching and learning, periodical continuous assessments and tutorial
system monitor the performance of the students at all levels. The connectivity
between what they study and the opportunities available for their career is well
established through faculty intervention, industrial training & internship and
career guidance.
2.6.4 How does the University collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and
use it to overcome the barriers to learning?
The details of the students such as marks secured, placement details and alumni
details are maintained in the department. They are analyzed periodically to
monitor the learning outcomes at the department level.
Student record file is maintained for all the students at the department level by
tutors which maintains data on learning outcomes.
The tutorial / mentoring sessions helps the mentors to identify the performance of
students as well as barriers for learning and remedial measures are initiated
accordingly to overcome the barriers.
The research scholars in the University are given training on research
methodology to introduce them in the advanced techniques and tools for
application in research once a year to facilitate them in doing research.
Benchmarks are set.
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2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student
learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future challenges?
The following new technologies are deployed by the University to enhance student
learning and evaluation:
University is linked through EDUSAT network which facilitates the students and
faculty members to have access to various web resources and audio-video lectures.
Language laboratory is set up in the University which is very user-friendly. The
manual available in the laboratory enables the student for self study.
The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal
Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000
titles of journals from 19 National and International publishers and aggregators
through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section.
The Internet centre enables the scholars and students to use the Internet in order to
download their research and course materials.
Wi-Fi and broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments
which can be accessed by students and faculty members.
Every department is equipped with smart classroom which enables ICT based
teaching/ learning facility.
Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN),
which enables access to a large number of resources.
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Criterion - III
Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the University have a Research Committee to monitor and address issues
related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few
recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.
Yes. The University has a Research Board functioning under the chairmanship of the
Dean, Research. Research Board meets minimum once a year, based on the need it
meets even twice a year.
Composition of Research Board:
Dean, Faculty of Research, Chairman
Industrial Experts - 3
Deans of Various Faculty - 4
Principals of Affiliated Colleges - 2
Association of University Teachers - 2
Professors / Scientist of other
Universities and Research
Institutions - 3
Student Representatives - 1
Recommendations of the Research Board:
The Research Board has framed the following recommendations during the
assessment period
Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges
for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil.
Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of
the research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of
the research.
Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time
and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholar.
To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic
standards such as
change in the examination pattern for completion of course work
guidelines for change of topic and area of specialization
guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research
Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed
standard journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts
subjects. For science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI
journal before submission of the thesis and the same is produced in the form of
acceptance letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect.
appointment of senior faculty member as Research Co-Ordinator to expedite
the process of evaluation of theses.
formation of need based Grievance Redressal Committee in case of any
dispute faced by the candidate and the guide
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3.1.2 What is the policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated / constituent
colleges?
Affiliated colleges are empowered to submit their research proposal individually /
collectively through the mechanism advised by their own institution. The 12b status
of UGC takes care of their research grant eligibility. Besides, Department of Scientific
and Industrial Research (DSIR) also will recognize such institutes towards obtaining
grants for research pursuits.
conducts orientation programmes to college teachers to encourage them to apply
for major research projects to funding agencies and suggest the method of doing
quality of research
organizing training programmes for teachers working in colleges in the
application of software tools, statistical packages and experimental techniques
whenever eminent resource persons visit the University there are taken to the
colleges also in order to promote high quality research
The library and laboratory of the University is accessible to students and teachers
of colleges too.
When the colleges seek for recognition of department for research as well to increase
the admission of research scholar, the University approves such requests only based on
the recommendations of the Inspection Committee which inspects about availability of
eligible guides, books, research facilities and space in the colleges.
Research Infrastructure facilities available in the University departments are
extended to Principal Investigators and students of colleges too.
There is a fast track mechanism in the administration to speed up the sending of
proposals, midterm reports and Utilization Certificate to the funding agencies.
The University encourages and supports the potential colleges to establish
research centres. Eligible college teachers are given guide recognition to guide the
students. To ensure the quality of research, the University also maintains and
monitors the number of students to be admitted per guide (Maximum 8 Ph.D.‟s &
5 M.Phil.‟s) at any given point of time.
The maximum strength of Ph.D. admission per department is also fixed based on
the availability of research facility in the colleges, books available in the library,
class room facility etc to ensure quality service to the students.
3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the University to facilitate the
smooth implementation of research schemes/projects?
Advancing of funds for Sanctioned Projects
Seed money is sanctioned to young faculty to take up projects. The new recruiters
are sanctioned with minor research projects.
Maximum of three month salary / fellowship is provided for sanctioned projects
when there is delay in sanction of II & III installment of funds.
Autonomy to Principal Investigators in Purchase
There are categories for purchase of equipments.
Expenditure upto 10,000, the P.I can make on his own.
Expenditure of ̀10,000 to ̀ 50,000. Purchase can be made by inviting sealed quotation.
Expenditure of ` 50,001 to ` 2,00,000 can be made by inviting limited tenders.
Expenditure above ` 2,00,001 to ` 10,00,000 of can be made through sealed tenders.
Any expenditure exceeding ` 10,00,000 can be made by inviting open tender
through publication of tender notice in the news papers.
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The Principal Investigator can utilize 5% of overhead charges on the basis of the
need after getting prior permission. The University is taking all the necessary
steps to release grants on time. Spending of sanctioned funds is done based the
budget allotment. (suggested by P.I) The annual audit is done by local fund audit
and utilization certificate is submitted on time.
Consumables and chemicals are purchased on rate contract basis from suppliers.
3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?
The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University Departments.
Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research and have also
jointly published papers. Faculty members of University Departments conduct inter-
disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides.
Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology,
Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO-
BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology,
Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial
Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects
in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU CLS. Eleven DRDO
labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and
three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various
labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research
fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from
DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above
around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology
offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is
awarded by Bharathiar University. The major thrust areas of DRDO are:
o Application of nanotechnology for biosensors
o Prospecting of medicinal plants for therapeutics
o Synthesis of novel fluorescent molecules for various applications
o Activated carbon technologies
o Computational biology
o Plant systems for vaccine development
Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned a special grant to University for
inviting foreign Professors.
Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to
promote transdisciplinary research.
Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from
different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme.
3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes
conducted by the University to promote a research culture on campus.
Programmes to sensitize research are organized at different levels. Workshops and
Seminars are organized at the Department level, University level and by the
Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University.
The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University conducts a maximum of two
programmes in a year, one for the faculty members and one for research scholars to
sensitize about recent developments and application of software package in research.
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Besides University departments organize research oriented conferences / workshops /
training programmes with hands on experience atleast once in a semester.
Research and Development Centre of University conducts one programme each
year inviting International experts to promote research on-campus.
Frequent meetings with the principal investigators are organized to obtain
feedback and grievances in implementing the projects.
More than 100 workshops / conferences / training programmes on research orientation
have been organized on-campus to nurture research culture in the last 5 years.
Through DST-PURSE programme the departments are encouraged to conduct
seminars / workshops and training programmes. 12 such programmes were
already conducted under DST-PURSE.
University periodically conducts programmes for newly recruited University and
college teachers to sensitize about the importance of funded research projects and
the formalities of applying for major research projects for funding agencies.
The University insists that every department should conduct weekly department
seminar involving both teachers and students on the recent developments in
research.
The University gives nominal amount for research scholars to present papers in
the international seminars outside the country
Young faculty members are supported by the University by way of providing
partial financial assistance to visit foreign countries from UGC merged scheme
assistance
3.1.6 How does the University facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus as
adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of
the University?
The adjunct professors visit the University twice or thrice in a year on different
capacities. They deliver lectures on latest trends in subjects and discuss the latest
research progresses in thrust areas with students and faculties and contribute to the
curriculum. They participate in workshops and conferences as keynote speakers. The
impact of their visit helps to promote inter-disciplinary research, improve the quality
of research as well as encourages the new departments to compete with other
departments.
The following are few eminent adjunct professors visiting our university:
Dr. A. Sivathanupillai, Former CEO, Brahmos, Govt of India
Dr. N. Lakshmanan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Dr. Thangavel, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Dr. Mohanrao, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Dr. Periasamy, Hyderabad Central University
Dr. Periasamy, Emory University, Atlanta,USA
Dr. T. J. Pandian, Madurai Kamaraj University
Dr. Rajasekaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai
Dr. G. Baskaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai
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3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of
heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
Every year the University is allocating fund to each department under the budget head of
Equipment, Maintenance, Chemicals and URF. Whatever is allocated effectively utilized.
Budget earmarked for Research
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
(Amt in
Lakhs)
(Amt in
Lakhs) (Amt in
Lakhs) (Amt in
Lakhs) (Amt in
Lakhs)
URF 31.10 33.20 35.55 35.55 35.55
(14%) (11%) (11%) (9%) (9%)
Equip 137.30 191.80 209.00 240.20 270.05
(60%) (64%) (63%) (64%) (67%)
Chem 48.50 58.60 66.00 78.30 76.30
(21%) (20%) (20%) (21%) (19%)
Maint 11.20 14.40 19.80 21.00 23.40
(5%) (5%) (6%) (6%) (6%)
Total 228.10 298.00 330.35 375.05 405.30
3.1.8 In its budget, does the University earmark fund for promoting research in its
affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.
The University promotes research in the affiliated colleges through
sharing of research facilities in terms of research equipments and high end
software with the members of faculty and students of affiliated colleges
giving access to the University library books
sharing e-resources available through INFLIBNET and INFONET and
extending computational facilities to students and teachers of affiliated colleges
3.1.9 Does the University encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral
Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of
students registered, funding by the University and other sources.
Yes. The University encourages Research by facilitating the Post-Doctoral fellows
and Research Associates to pursue their research
Fellowship No. of Students
DST- Fast Track 06
DST-WOS 02
UGC-Kothari Fellowship 02
UGC SC/ST Postdoctoral Fellowship 04
CSIR RA 03
Other Sponsored Projects 03
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3.1.10 What percentages of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher
research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the
University monitor the output of these scholars?
The University teachers who have completed 6 years of service are permitted to go for
higher research by visiting premier institutions in pursuit of Higher Education. On
return the teacher shall submit a report to the University on the study, research done
during the period of leave together with a copy of the work which is evaluated further.
During the last five years 20 % of our faculty members have visited other research
laboratories. To name a few:
Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Dept of Physics - Japan
Dr. L. Senthil Kumar, Dept of Physics - Australia
Dr. K. Balachandran, Dept of Mathematics – USA
Dr. S. Saravanan, Dept of Mathematics – Japan
Dr. C. S. Sureka, Dept of Medical Physics – USA, Italy
Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology – USA, Taiwan
Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Dept of Biotechnology – Mexico, UK
Dr. S. Girija, Dept of Biotechnology - Korea
Dr. S. R. Prabakaran, Dept of Biotechnolog - USA
Dr. J. Angayaykanni, Dept of Microbial Bio-Technology - USA
Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Taiwan
Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Ireland
Dr. K. Murugan, Dept of Zoology - Taiwan
Dr. M. Ramesh, Dept of Zoology - China
are some of the teachers who have visited other countries during the assessment
period.
3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the
University highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who participated in
these events.
A total of 181 National Seminars / Conferences / Workshops and 16 International
Conferences were organized by the University Departments during the assessment
period. The names of the few eminent scientists participated and shared their expertise
in such events are given below:
Dr J. M. Davila, GSFC, NASA, USA
Paulo Younse, Robotic Hardware Systems Grup, NASA, USA
D. Scherrer (Stanford University), Martha Wawro, USA
Dr. Mark Boyta and AK Scherrer NASA, USA
Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Raja Ramanna Fellow, DAE, Govt. of India
Dr Ruey Chang Hsiao, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials
Engineering, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Professor Julian K-C Ma from St. George‟s University of London
Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, Temasek Polytechnic, 21 Tampines
Avenue 1, Singapore – 529757 Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan
Ocean University, Taiwan Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls &
Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA
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Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH,
Germany
Dr. Nirbhay Kumar, William G. Vincent Endowed Professor and Chair,
Department of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, 1440 Canal Street, Suite
2210, New Orleans, LA - 70112
Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States
S. Ramarethinam, Director, Research and Development Division, T-Stanes and
Company Limited, Coimbatore
Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan
Ocean University, Taiwan
Dr. Manas K Mandal, DS, DG (LS), DRDO
Dr. Lokendra Singh, OS, DRDO
M. R. Srinivasan, Formar Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Govt. of
India
Prof. K. Chattopadhyay, IISc, Prof. G. Siva Prasad, IITB, Prof. A. Sundaresan,
JNCASR, Prof. Sampath, IISc, Dr V. Chandra Sekaran, DMRL, Dr C. S. Sundar,
IGCAR, Prof. Sundar Manoharan, IITK, Prof. S. Ramaprabhu, IITM, Prof. G.
Mohan Rao, IISc.
Dr K. Prabhakaran, Pusan National Lab, South Korea
Dr R. Krishnan, CNRS, France
Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls &
Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA
Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH,
Germany
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the University budget for supporting
students‟ research projects?
The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for
eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with
faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency
expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four
research scholars per department are given scholarships.
The students are also given travel grant to meet part of the expenses incurred towards
paper presentations in the international conferences and seminars. Wi-Fi facility is
provided on-campus and in hostels at no cost to facilitate students research.
University is in the member of Consortium and subscribing e-journals.
Number of students who have availed University Research Fellowship:
Year No. of Students
2010 53
2011 53
2012 41
2013 44
2014 47
Total 238
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3.2.2 Has the University taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for
patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?
The University has taken special efforts to encourage the faculty to file for patents.
An awareness programme was conducted on „Intellectual Property Rights‟ on 11th
&
12th
August 2011 sponsored by DRDO.
Dept of Microbial Biotechnology
S.No Patent Year
1 Bacterial Pterin Deaminase with
Antitumor Property 2260/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009
2 Mammalian Pterin deaminase with
antioxidant activity 2259/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009
Dept of Botany
S.No Patent Year
1
Dietary supplement and method of
manufacturing the dietary
supplement
No. 1119/CHE/2010
2 Method and Composition for
Treatment of Wounds No. 2088/CHE/2011
Dept of Textiles & Apparel Design (Dr. Sangeetha Krishnaswamy)
S.No Patent Year
1 Sansevieria stuckyi fibres and yarns 5253/Che/2014: filed: October 21, 2014
2 Swietenia Microphylla extracts for
medical textiles
5915/Che/2014: filed: November 26,
2014
Dept of Nanoscience & Technology
S.No Patent Year
Novel chitosan nano-herbal
composites and process for
preparation and application (Ms P.
Premasudha)
Dec. 29, 2014
„Wide bandgap nanostructures‟,
British patent (Dr.R.T.Rajendra
Kumar)
0803709.5
Dept of Environmental Sciences
S.No Patent Year
A process for Denitrification of
ground water (Dr. Swaminathan &
Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy jointly applied for patent in Govt of
India Patent office)
236768 Application No. 1433/DEL/2003
Dt. 19.11.2003 valid for 20 years
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3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty:
S.
No.
Name of the Principle
Investigator
Name of the
funding
Agency
Title of the Project
Fund
Sanctioned
In Lakhs
Duration
Department of Bio-Technology
1 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DBT Development of Vitamin E
Biofortified Indica Rice 42.86
2012-
2015
2 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DBT (NER-
TWINING)
DNA Barcoding to study the Honey
Biodiversity in Mizoram 35.91
2013-
2016
3 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DST (Indo-
Portugal)
Study of DcAOX Genes
Functionality Associated with Cell
Reprogramming under Abiotic
Stresses
7.00 2013-
2015
4 Dr. V. VijayaPadma DST
Chemosensitizing effect of neferine
on cisplatin sensitive and resistant
human Lung, Liver and Colon
cancer cells in in vitro and in vivo
models
52.99 2014-
2017
5 Dr. J. Mathivanan Bharathiar
University
Generation of BoxB-RNA tethering
system to study gene regulatory
noncoding RNAs
1.00 2014
6 Dr. R. Sathishkumar
The
Himalaya
Drug
Company
To DNA Barcode 50 medicinal
plants 5.50
2014-
2015
7 Dr. R. Sathishkumar UGC-
UKIERI-III
In Vivo and In Vitro Studies of Plant
Expressed Recombinant Antigens
and Antibodies Against
Chikungunya Virus
9.62 2015-
2016
Department of Microbial Bio-Technology
8 Dr. K. Swaminathan UGC-MRP
Biodiesel from Simarouba glauca
seeds: Development of a protocol
for extraction and enzymatic
transesterification of S. glauca oil
and its fuel efficiency analysis.
8.15 2012-
2015
9 Dr. K. Swaminathan UGC-BSR,
India One time grant 7.00
2012-
2013
Department of Chemistry
10 Department UGC SAP Sanctioned 72.00 2011
11 Dr R.Prabhakaran DST
Binuclear tripodal ligand
complexes: An efficient candidates
for molecular wire
19.25 2011-
2014
12 Dr.M.Ilanchelian UGC
Nanomaterial functionalized with
cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of
organic dye molecules based
detection system for heavy metals
sensing
13.94 2012-
2015
13 Dr.R.Prabhakaran CSIR
A detail study on biomimetic and
dioxygen activation properties of
new Cu(II)/Cu(I) and Fe(II)
complexes containing multidentate
ligands
10.92 2012-
2015
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14 Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad UGC- BSR
Prof. Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad has
received an onetime grant of Rs. 7
lakhs for his life time academic
achievement ( UGC- BSR)from
UGC, New Delhi
7.00 2013-
2015
15 Dr.M.Ilanchelian SERB
Functional nanoparticle
architectures for amplified
electrochemical detection of
biologically important molecules
12.00 2013
16 Dr.N.Dharmaraj CSIR
Cobalt, Nickel and copper
complexes containing
semicarbazones and
thiosemicarbazones of coumarin:
An investigation on the influence of
structural factors towards
biomolecular interactions
24.00 2013-
2015
17 Dr. P.S. Mohan DRDO
Synthesis of New Fluorescent
Probes for Biological Applications. 26.11
2014-
2017
Department of Commerce
18 Dr.M.Sumathy
ICSSR,
New Delhi
An Evaluation Study on the
Performance of the Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act Scheme in
Tamilnadu with a Special focus on
Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirapalli and
Ramanathapuram District (MRP)
7.12 2012-
2014
19 Dr.M.Jegadeeshwaran
UGC
New Delhi
Role of India Post in Financial
Inclusion in Tamilnadu (MRP) 6.95
2014-
2017
Department of Computer Application
20 UGC Dr. T. Devi Basic Scientific Research 30.00 2011-
2015
Department of Economics
21 Dr.B.Muniyandi
Gulf of
Mannar
Biosphere
Reserve
Trust
(GOMBRT)
(jointly
implemented
by Govt. of
India, Govt.
of Tamil
Nadu and
UNDP
Changes in the Socio – Economic
Conditions of Fisher Folk
Households – A Study on Impact of
Vocational Training Offered by
GOMBRT
3.00 2011
22 Dr.B.Muniyandi
Directorate
of Municipal
Administrati
on,
Government
of Tamil
Nadu,
Chennai
Preparation of Human Development
Report for Coimbatore City
Municipal Corporation.
4.36 2010
23 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP
Economic Utilization of Common
Property resources : A case –study
of rural households in Tamilnadu
6.69 2012-
2014
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24 Dr. S. Boopathi UGC
Socio-Economic, environmental
impact of Indoor air pollution on
Tribal households: A case evidence
from the Nilgiris District of Tamil
Nadu
6.24 2015-
2018
25 Dr. P.S. Shanmugam BU
Livihood Strategies among the Irula
Tribes of Siruvani hills in
Coimbatore District
1.00 2015-
2015
Department of Econometrics
26 Dr. A. Sangamithra ICSSR –
MRP
Treatment seeking behavior, source
of finance and cost incurred for the
treatment among married infertile
women in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
8.00 2015-
2017
Department of Extension, Career Guidance
27 Dr. A. Vimala UGC Impact of Stress on Work Life
Balance 6.92
2014-
2016
28 Dr. A. Vimala UGC Life Skill for Self Development 1.00 2015-
2015
Department of Physical Education
29 Dr. K. Murugavel UGC- MRP
Geographical based analysis on
factors predicting and determining
the performance of boys in track
and field events- A case study of
Tribal area in Tamilnadu.
4.85 2012-
2014
30 Dr. T. Radhakrishnan UGC- MRP
A study in determining cardio
respiratory fitness and
cardiovascular risk factors among
college players in Tamilnadu.
8.20 2013-
2015
31 Dr. P. Anbalagan UGC- MRP
Wellness course on Physical Health
and Mental Health among different
Professionals.
4.91 2013-
2015
32 Dr. P. Anbalagan DRDO
Effects of Yoganidra and wellness
training programme on selected
wellness components among
paramilitary personnel.
16.63 2013-
2016
Department of Linguistics
33 Dr. V. Thayalan,
Dr. C. Sivashanmugam
UGC-SAP-
DRS II
Studying the Tribal Languages and
coming out with a description of the
two Tribal Languages namely
VettakadaIrula and Eravala in the
form of two books
33.50 2011-
2013
34 Dr. S. Sundarabalu UGC
A study on dialect variations in
Tamil with reference to technical
terms of selected occupational
implements
2.05 2011-
2013
35 Dr. T. Muthukrishnan
UGC
(Innovative
Research)
“Exploring e-English of the
Undergraduated Students of B.U. and
Complting dictionary for e –English”
0.50 2015
36 Dr. V.M. Subramanian
“ A study on the Creative writing
skills of Bharathiar University
constituent college students”
0.50 2015
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Department of English
37 Dr. R. Saravana Selvan UGC
Enhancing the Soft Skills of the
Post Graduate Students of English
Literature for better Employment
1.00 2015
Department of Bioinformatics
38 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DBT-MRP Biomedical Literature Mining of
MTP 43.4
2013-
2016
39 Dr. P.Shanmugavel DBT DBT Bioinformatics Centre 37.30 2006-
2015
40 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. UGC, New
Delhi Cheminformatics Programme 50.00
2012-
2017
41 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. UGC, New
Delhi
Computational Identification of
promoter regions in Fungal
Genomes
10.39 2012-
2015
42 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. ICMR, New
Delhi
In-silico molecular design of anti-
HIV microbicides and preclinical
evolution
13.85 2013-
2017
43 N. Sundara Balaji ICMR
Structural studies on Membrane
Bound and Soluble Quorum Sensing
Proteins of Salmonella typhi
28.60 2012-
2015
44 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DRDO Data Mining of High Altitude
Dieseses, DRDO 20.00
2014-
2017
Department of Botany
45 Dr. V.S.Ramachandran
Professor CSIR
Documentation, Cataloging and
Domestication of Wild Ornamental
Potential Plants from Nilgiris
15.23 2013-
2016
46 Dr. V.S.Ramachandran
Professor TBGP
Status and Distribution Surveys
Selected CR/EN/DD taxa in the
Wild
6.29 2013-
2014
47 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor DST-SERB
Combinatorial chemopreventive
potential of Ficus species and
natural non-nutritive compounds
against Breast cancer – a novel
approach
12.00
2013-
2015
48 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor
DRDO-
BUCLS
Development of Nutraceutical from
underutilized seed embryo of
Palmyrah
25.30 2014-
2017
49 Dr. T. Muthukumar
Assistant Professor DBT
Indo-Swiss collaboration in
Biotechnology project on
Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for
sustainable mixed cropping of
Pigeon pea and Finger Millet
69.00 2014-
2017
Department of Zoology
50 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan DST
DNA BAR coding in fresh water
prawn species of the genus
macrobrachium
41.06
2014-
2016
51 Dr. C. Gunasegaran
UGC
Impact of climate change on
terrestrial invertebrates in protected
areas of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve,
South India
4.31
2014-
2016
52 Dr. P. Sundarraj UGC
Nematode Diversity with respect to
flora distribution at marudamalai in
Tamilnadu.
13.80
2014-
2016
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53 Dr. K. Murugan DST
A green protocol for Synthesis
Nanopesticides for Sustainable
management of Crop pests and
Vector Mosquitoes
12.00 2014-
2016
54 Dr. M. Ramesh DRDO
Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity
studies of toxicants and
nananoparticles using Zebra Fish
genotoxicity studis of toxicants and
nananop
20.20
2014-
2017
Department of Mathematics
55 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan NBHM Stability, H Control and H Filter
Design for Time – Delay System 9.89
2012-
2015
56 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan DST SERB
Delay Differential Models in
immunology and Infectino diseases
in an individual
13.68 2014-
2017
57 Dr. K. Balachandran DRDO Computational Studies of Biological
Models 24.00
2013-
2016
Department of Applied Mathematics
58 Dr. M.Muthtamil
Selvan DST
Numerical Investigation of
Oscillatory convection in a lid-
driven cavity filled with Nanofluids
11.04 2013-
2016
59 CSIR
Effects of magnetic field on mixed
convection flow in a 3-D lid-driven
cavity filled with Nanofluids
10.84 2013-
2016
Department of Statistics
60 Dr. K. K. Suresh UGC UGC-BSR-OTG-Life time
achievement. 7.00 2012
Department of Nanoscience and Technology
61 Dr D.Mangalaraj UGC
[National]
UGC – One Time Grant for Basic
Science Research 7.00
2013-
2015
62
Dr N. Ponpandian
UGC-DAE
CSR
[National]
Ion Beam Synthesis and
Characterization of Nanocomposite
Exchange Spring Magnets
7.00 2011-
2015
63 Dr N. Ponpandian DST
[National]
Development of Monodispersed
Functionalized Superparamagnetic
Nanoparticles for Potential
Biological Applications.
22.64 2012-
2015
64 Dr N. Ponpandian UGC
[National]
Hollow Nanostructures of
Hydroxyapatite and its Composites :
Shape Controlled Synthesis and
Photodegradation Studies
12.76 2012-
2015
65
Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
DST
[National]
Fabrication of ZnO
nanorods/polymer hetero-junction
for solar cell application
30.00 2011-
2014
66 Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
DST – Indo-
Ireland
Bilateral
Project
[Internationa
l]
Investigation of interfacial charge
transfer aspects of hybrid
polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an
initial step towards judging their
potential for nano-light emitting
devices (NANOLED)
3.07
2014-
2015
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67 Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
UGC –
IUAC
[National]
Influence of Swift Heavy Ion
Irradiation on the structural and
Magnetic Properties of Galfenol
(Fe1-xGax) Thin Films
6.03 2012-
2015
68 Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
DAE- BRNS
[National]
Wetting control and electrowetting
properties of superhydrophobic Si
nanostructures
14.35 2012-
2015
69 Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
DST-SERB
[National]
Synthesis and characterization of
reduced graphene oxide for gas
sensing applications
27.60 2012-
2015
70 Dr R. T. Rajendra
Kumar
DRDO-BU
CLS
[National]
Development of carbon based
nanostructures for nano biosensors 25.50
2014-
2017
71 Dr C. Viswanathan DST
[National]
Longmuier Blodgett Assembly of
ordered Tin Oxide /Graphene
Nanocomposites Film for Energy
Storage Applications
20.0 2012-
2015
72 Dr A. Balamurugan
DST
[National]
Development of Calcium Phosphate
/ Silica Nanotube (SiNTs) based 3 D
Porous Scaffolds : A candidate
material for hard tissue regeneration
26.6 2012-
2015
73 Dr A. Balamurugan UGC
[National]
Development and Evaluation of
Corrosion Resistance Biocompatible
Coatings on Titanium Alloys for
Implant Applications
8.00 2012-
2015
74 Dr A. Balamurugan ICMR
[National]
Development and Evaluation of
Regeneration Sol-Gel Derived
Nanoscale Bioactive Materials
27.0 To be
started
75 Ms P. Premasudha
DRDO-BU
CLS
[National]
Isolation, Charecterization,
Application of Pigment from
Microorganisms
14.9 2014-
2017
Department of Physics
76 Dr. P. Kolandaivel
DST
(Cognitive
Science
Initiative -
CSI)
Misfolding Process of Beta
Amyloid Protein 15.60
2011-
2015
77 Dr. P. Kolandaivel DRDO Structure, stability and molecular
dynamics study of Bio-nanotubes 30.00
2014-
2017
78 Dr.K.Srinivasan UGC
Investigation on the ultrasound
assisted control of nucleation,
separation, shape, size and single
crystalline growth of alpha lactose
monohydrate (-LM) polymorphs
for food and pharmaceutical
applications
11.99 2013-
2016
79 Dr.K.Srinivasan DRDO
Development of deuterated and L-
Alanine doped TGS Single Crystals
for Uncooled Pyroelectric Infrared
Detector Applications
25.20 2014-
2017
80 Dr.L.Senthilkumar DST-SERB
Theoretical Investigations on the
structural and Functional properties
of pure and metallated Protein –
DNA complexes Protein – DNA
complexes
21.14 2012-
2015
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81 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar UGC-IUAC
Influence of Swift Heavy Ion
Irradiation on the structural and
Magnetic Properties of Galfenol
(Fe1-xGax) Thin Films
6.03 2012-
2015
82 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar
DAE-BRNS,
Young
Scientist
Award
Wetting control and electrowetting
properties of superhydrophobic Si
nanostructures
14.35 2012-
2015
83 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar DST-SERB
Fast track
Synthesis and characterization of
reduced graphene oxide for gas
sensing applications
28.00 2012-
2015
84 Dr.K.Senthilkumar UGC-MRP
Quantum mechanical and molecular
mechanical studies on the reactions
of pollutants in atmosphere and in
water
13.48 2012-
2015
85 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan DST-SERB
Development of carbon coated
mesoporous ferrite nanostructures
embedded conducting polymers as
electrodes in electrochemical
supercapacitors
22.25 2012-
2015
86 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan UGC-MRP
Shape and size controlled synthesis
of Co2AO4@C (A = Sn, Ti,V and
Si) nanocomposites as an anodes for
Li-ion batteries
6.89 2012-
2015
87 Dr. G. Shanmuga
velayutham DST-SERB
Measurement of electrothermal
efficiency, deposition efficiency of
the plasma spray torch and
development of a nanostructured
lanthanum zirconate thermal barrier
coatings
21.00 2013-
2016
88 Dr. R.Shankar DST-SERB
Quantum Chemical and molecular
Dynamics Studies on DNA with
intercalators, partial intercalators
and Groove binding molecules
16.37 2012-
2015
89 Dr. D. Nataraj DRDO
Bu- CLS
Design and fabrication of metal
oxide (Fe2O3, La FeO3 and
LaSrFeO3) hybrid transtructure
based prototype gas sensor device to
detect the trace amount of CO and
CO2
24.28 2014-
2017
90 Dr. D. Nataraj DST – SERI
Development of Hot – electron
Harvesting ducronturn dot (CdTe,
CdTe / Zns, CdTe / Cds) Based
solar cell device for Efficient
Energy Conversions Application
40.00 2015-
2018
Department of Psychology
91 Dr. S. Subramanian ICSSR
Integrated Intervention for
Eliminating Psychological
Resources among Nurses Treating
HIV?AIDS and Cancer Patients: An
experiment
7.00 2014-
2015
92 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC
“Skill Streaming: Social Skills
Intervention among Rural
Adolescents”
7.40 2015-
2017
93 Dr. A. Velayudhan ICSSR Effectiveness of Integrated Training
for Learning Disabled Children 6.50
2014-
2015
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94 Dr. N. Annalakshmi NCERT
Effect of Therapeutic Story making
Intervention on Reading Skills and
Academic resilience
6.63 2015-
2017
Department of Social Work
95 Dr. R. Arjunan
CBM Christ
offel
Blindenmissi
on, South
Regional
office,
Bangalore
Physical accessibility features of
Persons with disabilities in affiliated
colleges under Bharathiar
University.
2.50 2013-
2015
95 projects are ongoing with a tune of ` 1547 lakhs
3.2.4 Does the University have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If
yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received.
Industry with which linkage established Outcome of linkage
Suguna Poultry farm, Pvt Ltd., Coimbatore.
The development of feed
supplements for improvement of
poultry
Parry Agro Industries Ltd. Valparai disease forecasting for Tea
plantations
Himalaya Drug Company Development of DNA Bar codes for
Herbal Products
CIFT, Cochin Effect of EPA on TCDD/Dioxin
induced toxicity in rats.
SITRA, Coimbatore Medical textiles
The Himalaya Drug Company, Bengaluru DNA Barcoding of medicinal plants
IMTECH, Chandigarh Microbial Taxonomy and Bacterial
diversity
Aravind Eye hospital & Post Graduate institute
of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore
PCR diagnosis of Post Operative
Edophthalmitis
Madras Diabetes Research foundation, Chennai,
TN.
DNA sequencing
M/s SJK Industries Pvt. Ltd., India Development of Bio-products with
anti cancer properties
Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation,
Bonn, Germany
Studies on nutritional evaluation of
differentially processed certain
underutilized legumes as alternative
food and feed sources through in
vitro and in vivo experiments
Jatropower AG, Switzerland Biochemical evaluation,
biofunctional prospecting,
assessment of genetic basis of
variability and characterization of
genetic markers of diverse
germplasm of Jatropha curcas
including a collection from different
agroclimatic regions of South India
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3.2.5 How many departments of the University have been recognized for their research
activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS; Department with
Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and what is
the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or
breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.
DST-FIST – 08 Depts
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Botany
Environmental Science
Nanoscience and Technology
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Level I - ` 30.00 lakhs, Level II- ` 122.00 lakhs
Level 1- ` 32.00 lakhs, Level 2- ` 300.00 lakhs
Level 1- ` 29.05 lakhs
Level 1- ` 35.00 lakhs
Level 1- ` 85.00 lakhs
Level 2- ` 150.00 lakhs
Level 1- ` 45.00 lakhs
Level 1- ` lakhs
UGC-SAP – 08 Depts
Biotechnology
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics *
Linguistics
Tamil (DRS-II)
Computer Science *
DRS - I – ` 42.50 lakhs, DRS- II – ` 75.00 lakhs
DRS – I –` 69.50 lakhs
DRS – I –` 39.00 lakhs, DRS – II –` 72.10 lakhs
DRS –II- ` 40.00 lakhs
-
DRS-II- ` 33.50 lakhs
DRS-II- ` 55.70lakhs
-
DST-PURSE –
all the Science Departments
` 900.00 lakhs
* - Discontinued for some years. Efforts are taken to renew.
Seven more departments are shortlisted for UGC-SAP interface meeting.
(Commerce & BSMED, Zoology, Statistics, Nonoscience, Psychology, Botany,
Computer Application)
The significant outcome of these programmes are the following
The departments were able to create sophisticated instruments for high end
research
Tamil Nadu Government has recognized the Department of Physics for creation
of Hi- tech laboratory with a financial outlay of ` 2.5 crores
The University is shortlisted for Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular
Area in Solar Energy
The Department of Bio-Technology could collaborate
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3.2.6 List details of
a. research projects completed and grants received during the last four years
(funded by National/International agencies).
S.
No.
Name of the Principle
Investigator
Name of the
funding
Agency
Title of the Project
Fund
Sanctioned
In Lakhs
Duration
Department of BSMED
1
Dr. R. Venkatapathy,
Dr. S. Mahalingam
Dr. V. Ramanujam
Govt. of
Tamil Nadu
Entrepreneurship and Skill
Development 20.00
2011-
2013
2 Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan
Professor UGC
Supply of skilled labour to the
industrial units in Coimbatore 5.61
2009 -
2011
3 Dr.K. Malar Mathi
Professor UGC
Capacity building and skill
development of Tribals in The
Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu
6.12 2010 -
2012
4 Dr.V. Ramanujam
Assistant Professor UGC
Investment pattern among working
women manage in stock market
operations with reference to
selected districts in Tamilnadu
6.24 2011-
2013
Department of Bio-Technology
5 Dr.R.Sathishkumar
Assistant Professor
DRDO -BU
- CLS
Production of α - tocopherol using
methyl transferase gene from
Arabidopsis thaliana in Lycope
icom esculuntum through
Agrobacterium mediated
transformation
40.00 2006-
2011
6 Dr.S.Girija
Assistant Professor DRDO
Genetic Engineering of tomato for
cold tolerance by expressing carrot
antifreeze protein (AFP)
9.92 2006-
2010
Dr.S.Girija
Assistant Professor
BU-DRDO-
CLS
Enrichment of vitamin E in tomato
through metabolic engineering 30.00
2006-
2011
7 Dr.R.Sathishkumar
Assistant Professor DRDO-FRL
Production of Cold Tolerant
Transgenic tomato using
LTI6/RCI2A gene from
Arabidopsis thaliana
9.88 2007-
2010
8 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran
Assistant Professor
DRDO -
DRDE
Population dynamics of Microbial
consortia in human waste digeste 4.46
2008-
2011
9 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran
Assistant Professor DBT
Novel A operon homologues from
a enic resistant indigenous
bacterial strain Bacillus indicus
13.79 2008-
2011
10 Dr.V.Vijayapadma
Assistant Professor UGC-MRP
Studies on the Antimutagenic, anti
carcinogenic and anti
inflammatory potential of
Quercetin on Ochratoxin induced
toxicity
11.66 2009-
2012
11 Dr.R.Sathishkumar
Assistant Professor UKIERI-I
Development of recombinant
vaccine in transgenic plants for
Chikungunya viral infection.
32.00 2009-
2011
12 Dr.R.Sathishkumar
Assistant Professor UGC-MRP
DNA barcoding of Indian
medicinal plants (Apocyanaceae) 9.48
2009-
2012
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13 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran
Assistant Professor UGC
Investigation of Novel Probiotics
from Gut Microflora of Indian
Honey Bee Apis cerana ”
11.22 2009-
2012
14 Dr.R.Sathishkumar
Assistant Professor DST
Bacterial biodive ity of Western
Ghats in search of novel species 20.35
2009-
2013
15 Dr.V.Vijayapadma
Assistant Professor
DRDO-
DIPAS
Cytoprotective effect of neferine
against hypoxia induced oxidative
stress in muscle cells.
9.58 2010-
2013
16 Dr.V.Vijayapadma
Assistant Professor DST
Neferine as a chemosensitising
agent against Doxorubicin resistant
non small cell lung carcinoma cells
using in vitro and in vivo model.
Internation
al Travel
grant
2010-
2013
Department of Microbial Bio-Technology
17 Dr. J. Angayarkanni (DST),
India
Novel derivative of Lovastatin as
anticancer agent 29.50
2010-
2013
18 Dr. V.Brindha
Priyadarisini
UGC,
New Delhi
Characterization of pigments from
Actinomycetes collected from
industrially polluted areas for
therapeutic applications.
10.03 2011-
2014
Department of Chemistry
19 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DST-SERC
Inorganic Nanomaterials
Composite- Nickel and Aluminium
silicates –hydrogen transfer and
catalytic reactions- Preparation,
characterization and catalytic
activity
23.34 2008-
2011
20 Dr.K.Natarajan DST
Dicarboxylic acid bridged
ruthenium complexes- Synthesis,
characterisation and
electrochemistry
13.78 2008-
2011
21 Dr.K.Natarajan ICMR
Identification of semisynthetic
antitumour drug from natural
topoisomerase II inhibitor using
ruthenium
20.00 2008-
2011
22 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR
Variable coordination behaviour of
thiosemicarbaozones - A
systematic investigation
9.10 2008-
2011
23 Dr.N.Dharmaraj UGC-MRP
Bionanometallation: Microbial
Assisted Synthesis of Gold
Nanoparticles for Catalytic and
Antimicrobial Applications.
9.80 2009-
2012
24 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DRDO
Preparation and characterization of
Tin (IV) oxide nanoparticles for
gas sensor and applications
14.00 2009-
2012
25 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR
Coordination behaviour of
thiosemicarbaozones: Synthesis,
characterisation, structure
determination and applications of
thiosemicarbazone complexes of
ruthenium, palladium and nickel
15.96 2009-
2012
26 Dr.M.Ilanchelian DST
Dye molecules functionalized
metal nanocluste for the
Colorimetric and FRET detection
of biomolecules
9.70 2011-
2013
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Department of Commerce
27 Dr.G.Ganesan UGC
Effective Implementation of
Activity Based Cost Management
(ABCM) Practices by
Manufacturing Companies in
South India
(MRP)
5.84 2009-
2012
28 Dr.M.Sumathy IIPA, New
Delhi
Comparative Study of the working
of District Consumer Disputes
Redressal Forum (DCDRF) in
Tamilnadu and Karnataka
(MRP)
4.00
2012-
2013
29 Dr.M.Sumathy MEA Trust,
Chennai
Global Financial Crisis on
Employment and Growth of
Textile Industry in India with
reference to Textile and Garments
Units in Coimbatore and Tirupur
District in Tamilnadu. (Minor
Research Project)
1.02 2012-
2013
30 Dr.M.Dhanabhakyam UGC
Effectiveness of E-CRM Practices
adopted by Public Sector Banks in
Tamilnadu (MRP)
6.19 2008-
2011
31 Dr.P.Chellasamy UGC
Equity Investment Strategy and
Portfolio Selection in Indian
Capital Market with special
reference to Tamil Nadu (Minor
Research Project)
0.75 2008-
2010
Department of Computer Science
32 Dr. R. Porkodi UGC
A Methodology for automatic
feature extraction, from Medline
abstracts using hybrid approach
1.90 2010-
2012
33 Dr. S. Vijayarani UGC An Efficient Technique for Privacy
Preserving Data Mining 1.62
2010-
2012
34 Mr. D. Napoleon UGC
Information technology based
knowledge bank for differently
abled students
1.10 2010-
2012
35 Dr. D. Ramyachitra UGC
An Efficient Scheduling Strategy
for protein sequence analysis on
the Grid
0.94 2009-
2011
Department of Information Technology
36 Dr. S.Sarala UGC
A Model of Defect Detection in
Object Oriented Programming
Languages and Console Based
Applications
0.98 2009-
2011
37 Dr. R.Vadivel UGC
A Protocol for Reliable Routing in
Mobile Ad-hoc Network‟s
(MANET)
1.20 2011-
2013
Department of Economics
38 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP
Economic Impact of Water
Pollution on Rural Households – A
case study of Noyyal River Basinin
Tamil Nadu
6.02 2006-
2011
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39 Dr.B.Vanitha UGC
Economic Dimensions of
Integrated Municipal Solid Waste
Management in Coimbatore
Corporation – A case study
6.67 2009-
2012
40 Dr. B. Vanitha ICSSR
Economics of Cultivation of
Medicinal Plans in Tamilnadu with
Special Reference to Karur District
4.07 2011-
2013
41 Dr. S. Boopathi ICSSR
Dyeing and bleaching industries
pollution and its socio-economic
and environmental cacies. A case e
idence from Thiruppu, Erode and
Karur District
4.19 2010-
2013
42 Dr. A. Sangamithra (ICSSR),
“Elasticity of Demand for Health
care Services and the Impact on
Health Insurance among Industrial
Worke in Urban Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu”
4.52 2009-
2011
43
Dr. A. Sangamithra
Malcolm &
Elizabeth
Adiseshiah
Trust,
Chennai
“Burden Of Diabetes Cost and
Source of Diabetic Treatment In
Coimbatore City” – A Study of
Coimbatore Engineering Industry”,
1.00 2010-
2011
44
Dr. A. Sangamithra UGC
“Demand for Healthcare,
Expenditure Pattern and
Awareness of Health Insurance for
Diabetic Patients in Urban
Households of Coimbatore-Tamil
Nadu”
6.09 2011-
2013
Department of Extension, Career Guidance
45 Dr. M. Padmanabhan UGC Drug abuse among the Employees
in BPO 6.20
2012-
2014
46 Dr. M. Jayakumar UGC Lifelong Learning and Extension 15.00 2012-
2014
Department of Bioinformatics
47 Dr. P. Shanmugavel. DBT
Molecular Interaction studies of
Human Neuronal α7 Nicotinic
Acetylcholine Receptor with
Neurotoxins and Neurotransmitte .
A Structure Based Drug Discovery
paradigm
23.18 2010-
2013
48 N. Sundara Balaji DST
Structural Characterization of
integral membrane proteins with
proteolytic activity from
pathogenic bacterial species
17.90 2010-
2013
49 Dr. N.Jayakumar.
UGC-Major
Research
Project
Isolation and in silico evaluation of
bioactive compounds from wheat
seedlings for Depression and T-cell
mediated autoimmune diseases”
8.88 2009-
2012
Department of Botany
50 Dr.V.Narmatha Bai
Professor & Head UGC
Survey, documentation, in vitro
propagation and Ex situ
conservation of orchids of
Vellingiri hills, Nilgiris biosphere
reserve, Western Ghats
9.97 2010-
2013
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51 Dr. S. Manian,
Professor (Rtd.)
Suguna
Polutry Ltd
“Commercial trial of two selected
natural sources of saponins as feed
additive in poultry production”
2.00 2010-
2011
52 Dr. V.S.Ramachandran
Professor
Karunya
University
Biodiversity Assessment of
Karunya University Campus,
Coimbatore
0.60 2009-
2010
53 Dr. V.S.Ramachandran
Professor UGC
Inventorisation, Documentation
and Conservation of Endemic
Angiosperms of Nilgiris,
Tamilnadu, Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve.
7.69 2009-
2012
54 Dr. A. Rajendran
Professor UGC
Assessment of Rare, Endemic and
Endangered Plants of Velliangiri
Hills, the Southern Western Ghats,
India
8.03 2011-
2014
55 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor
DIHAR -
DRDO
Phytochemical and
pharmacological investigations of
Rhodiola
9.97 2008-
2011
56 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor
DIBER -
DRDO
Nutritional and phytochemical
investigations of Buckwheat 9.92
2010-
2012
57 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor UGC
Evaluation of Passiflora species of
Southern India for Nutritional and
antioxidant properties
10.25 2010-
2013
58 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan
Associate Professor
INMAS-
DRDO
Qualitative extraction from tulsi
leaves from Coimbatore region
using organic solvents for
quantification of bioactive
compounds
4.86 2012-
2013
Department of Environmental Sciences
59 Dr. M.V. Usha Rani UGC
The Etiology and Genetic pe
pectives that influence the onset of
obesity in a semi urban population
of Tamil Nadu
7.94 2009-
2012
60 Dr. P. Siddhuraju UGC
Studies on nutritional evaluation
and biofunctional properties of
selected underutilised legumes,
Bauhinia vahilii,Canavalia
ensiformis and Vigna vexillata
through in vitro and in vivo
approaches
9.73 2009-
2013
61 Dr. A. Manimekalan UGC
Fish germplasm inventory, habitat
quality assessment and mapping of
streams/river of Southern Eastern
Ghats linking with GIS
8.50 2011-2014
62 Dr. M. Muthukumar DRDO Degradation of Xenobiotics 1.50 2006-2011
63 Dr. M. Muthukumar UGC
Degradation of organochlorine
pesticide using electrochemical
oxidation and reduction process
8.43 2008-2011
Department of Zoology
64 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO
Environmental Management Sub
project on “Use of GIS- for the
prediction of mosquito vecto and
mosquito Borne diseseas
1.00 2005-
2010
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65 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO
Evaluation of Bacterial Larvicides,
Bacillus sphaericus (DRL, Tezpur,
Isolates) for the control of
Mosquito vecto
4.27 2008-
2012
66 Dr. K. Murugan UGC
Integration of Botanicals and
Novel Microbial (Spinosad)
Insecticides for the Control
Mosquito Vecto and for the
Development of Eco-Friendly
Biopesticides
7.09 2009-
2012
67 Dr. K. Murugan UGC
Integration of Novel Bacterial
Insecticide (Spinosad) and
Botanicals for the Control of
Mosquito Vecto at the Endemic
area of Tamil Nadu, India
10.56 2009-
2012
68 Dr. K. Murugan TANSCST
Integration of Botanical Pesticides
and Entomopathogenic Fungi
(Metarizhium anisopliae) for the
Control Mosquito Vector at
different Agro-climatic Regions of
Tamil Nadu, India.
15.17 2009-
2012
69 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan
UGC
Health management through low
cost plant feed for better survival,
growth and production of
economically important freshwater
prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergi
and Macrobrachium malcolmsoni
7.01 2009-
2012
70 Dr. V.
Ramasubramanian UGC
Development of new feed
formulations towards technological
empowerment of aquaculture
farme
6.17 2009-
2012
71 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO
Integration of Nanoparticles with
Botnicals and Microbial
Insecticdes for the control of
Malarial vector, Anopheles
stephensi and malarial parasites
19.44 2010-
2012
72 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO
Development of Novel Neem,
formulations for the control of
Apple Coding Moth, Pomonella
9.97 2011-
2014
Department of Applied Mathematics
73 Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi UGC
A Study on the effect of radiation
on unsteady hydromagnetic flows
over a stretching surface
11.99 2010-
2013
Department of Statistics
74 Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan UGC
A Study on the Evaluation of
Sampling Inspection Plans by
Variables Based on Normal and Non
-normal Distributions (2011-14)
5.85 2009-
2013
75 Dr. K. M. Sakthivel
UGC
A surveillance on risk facto of
cardiovascular disease, (2011-13) 1.40
2011-
2013
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76 Dr. R. Muthukrishnan
UGC
Robust statistics and its
applications in computer vision
(2011-14)
5.43 2011-
2014
Department of Nanoscience and Technology
77 Dr D. Mangalaraj
DRDO
[National]
Fabrication of Nanostructured Thin
Films for Microfabricated Gas Senso
to Assess the Quality of Food
Products such as Meat and Milk
260.00 2005-
2010
78 Dr D. Mangalaraj
ISRO
[National]
Fabrication and Characterization of
Organic Solar Cells 8.50
2005-
2008
79 Dr N. Ponpandian DRDO
[National]
Magnetocaloric effect in
Nanostructures and Thin Films of
Gd5(SixGe1-x)4 for Magnetic
Refrigeration
23.24 2010-
2014
80 Dr C. Visvanathan
UGC
[National]
Controlled growth of single
crystalline V2O5 nanorod arrays for
high storage capacity Li-ion
batteries
8.40 2010-
2013
81 Dr C. Visvanathan
DRDO
[National]
Preparation and Characterization
of ZnO nanorods for UV sensor
applications.
9.00 2010-
2013
Department of Physics & Medical Physics
82 Dr. K. Srinivasan CSIR
Investigation on the
Crystallization, Polymorphism,
Habit Modification, Solution
Mediated Phase Transformation
and Optical Properties of the
Amino Acid: L-Glutamic Acid
17.43 2007-
2011
83 Dr. K. Srinivasan DST
Investigation on the
Crystallization, Polymorphism,
Habit Modification, Solution
Mediated Phase Transformation
and Optical Properties of the
Amino Acid: Glycine
11.28 2008-
2012
84 Dr. M.
Balasubramanian DAE-BRNS
Studies on nuclear fission reaction
process with orientation to nuclear
data needs of India‟s advanced
reactor program
12.11 2009-
2013
85 Dr. M.
Balasubramanian UGC-MRP
A study of heavy ion collisions in
the heavy and superheavy mass
region and the related phenomena
6.09 2010-
2013
86 Dr. D. Nataraj DRDO
BU - CLS
Nanostructured thin film based gas
sensor for food quality assessment 20.00
2005-
2010
87 Dr. D. Nataraj DRDO
BU - CLS
Fabrication of quantum dot based
visible and IR photon detecto 22.00
2010-
2012
88 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DRDO
Theoretical studies on charge
transport properties in organic field
effect transistor
7.40 2009-
2012
89 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DST-SERB
Effect of structural fluctuations and
environment on charge transport
in π-stacked and conjugated
organic molecules
17.87 2009-
2012
90 Dr. R. Kalai Selvan DAE-BRNS
Development of cost effective
electrode materials from
Eichhornia Crassipes for
electrochemical supercapacito
18.86 2010-
2013
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91 Dr. R. T.
Rajendrakumar
DST-
Nanomission
Fabrication of ZnO
nanorods/polymer hetero-junction
for solar cell application
29.87 2011-
2014
92 Dr. R. T.
Rajendrakumar
DST – Indo-
Ireland
Bilateral
Project
Investigation of interfacial charge
transfer aspects of hybrid
polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an
initial step towards judging their
potential for nano-light emitting
devices (NANOLED)
3.07 2011-
2013
93 Dr.D.Nataraj DST
Synthesis and Photoluminescence
characterization of Natural
Biomolecule Beta-Carotene
conjugated ZnS:Mn
20.40 2009-
2013
Department of Electronics and Instrumentation
94 Dr. S. Muruganand UGC MRP
Design and fabrication of computer
aided dip coating and studies of
certain polymer films
1.95 2011-
2013
95
S. R. Vijayalakshmi
(Principal Investigator)
Dr. S. Muruganand
(Mentor)
DST-WOS
A
Real time monitoring of ubiquitous
wireless pulse oximeter sensor
node for medical care
8.50 2011-
2013
Department of Psychology
96 Dr. S. Subramanian
(Principal Investigator)
DIPR
DRDO
New Delhi
A survey on psychosocial
Determinates of potential Youth
Intention to Join Indian Defence
Service
9.96 2009-
2011
97 Dr. S. Subramanian NCERT
New Delhi
Assessing the Effectiveness of
Individualized Integrated
Intervention Strategies to turn
around Slow Learne
2.11 2010-
2012
98 Dr. S. Subramanian UGC
A Study of Psychological Facto
Determining Career Intentions and
Coping Strategies of Failed
Entrepreneu
4.64 2012-
2014
99 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC
Psychological Facto Influencing
the Knowledge of Cancer Causing
Plastics
7.54 2009-
2011
100 Dr. A. Velayudhan
(Principal Investigator ICMR
The Influence of Perception of
Parenting Style on Adjustment,
Stress, Sexual Behaviour and
Substance Abuse of Adolescents of
Different Socioeconomic and
Geographical Conditions
9.61 2011
101 Dr.N.Annalakshmi
Center for
Educational
Research –
Madurai
Kamaraj
University,
Madurai,
Psychological Dynamics of
Academic Resilience Among
SC/ST Students In Higher
Education In Tamil Nadu
3.00 2008-
2010
102 Dr.N.Annalakshmi ICSSR
A Study of Resilience of Rural
Adolescent Students Under Risk
2.87 2008-
2010
103 Dr.N.Annalakshmi UGC, New
Delhi
Fostering Academic Resilience
Among Rural Low Socioeconomic
College Students
3.10 2009-
2011
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104 Dr. N. Annalakshmi ICSSR
Enhancing Resilience among
Adolescent Students in Rural
Schools at risk for Psychosocial
Development: An action research
5.55 2012-
2014
Department of Social Work
105 Dr. Lovelina Little
Flower
UGC
2009/F.No.0
5236(1)
HRP
“Psycho-Social Correlates of Well-
being among Adolescents in
Institutional and Parent Care in
Western Districts of Tamil Nadu”
4.54 2010 -
2012
106 R. Baskar UGC
“A Study on psycho-Social Well
being of Juvenile Delinquents in
Observation Homes of
Tamil Nadu
1.40 2012-
2014
Department of Population & Sociology
107 Dr. N. Audinarayana UGC
New Delhi
Care of the Rural Elderly across
their Living Arrangements: A
Study in selected Rural Settings of
Tamil Nadu
4.39 2009-
2011
108 Dr. N. Audinarayana ICSSR
New Delhi
Care Giving to the Urban Elderly
across their Living Arrangements:
A Study in Coimbatore city Tamil
Nadu
2.39 2009-
2011
109 Dr. N. R. Suresh Babu UGC
New Delhi
Social Exclusion and Identity
of Arunthothia (Dalits) in some
selected districts of Western Tamil
Nadu
4.34 2009-
2011
109 projects are completed with a tune of ` 1439.53 lakhs
b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received
National:
1. Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has
collaborated with Dr. K. Asokan, Inter University Accelerator Centre and
executed the project on Swift Heavy Ions to Improve the Structural and Magnetic
Properties of Materials (` 6.05 Lakhs).
2. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated
with Dr M. Manivel Raja, Scientist, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory ,
Hyderabad and executed the DRDO ER & IPR Sponsored project on Magnetic
Materials for Magnetic Refrigeration (` 23.84 Lakhs).
3. Dr R. Kalai Selvan, Department of Physics has collaborated with Dr Melo,
Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Mumbai and executed the
project on Cost effective Electrode materials for Supercapacitors (` 19 Lakhs).
4. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has
collaborated with Dr K. P. Vijaya Kumar, CUSAT, Cochin and executed the
project on Fabrication of ZnO Nanorods/Polymer Hetero-Junction for Solar Cell
Applications (` 30 Lakhs).
5. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated
with Dr S. Amirthapandian, Scientist, Indira Gandhi centre for Atomic Research,
Kalpakkam and executed the UGC – CSR Sponsored project on Exchange Spring
Magnets (` 7 Lakhs).
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International
1. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has
collaborated with Dr Enda Mcgylan, Dublin City University, Ireland and executed
the project on Charge Transfer Aspects of NANOLED (` 5 Lakhs).
2. Dr C. S. Sureka, Department of Physics, has been invited by Dr Reinhard Schulte,
Lomalinda University Medical Centre, California USA in the year 2012.
3. A project entitled "Bio fertilization and Bio irrigation for sustainable mixed
cropping of pigeon pea and finger millet" is sanctioned to Dr.T. Muthukumar by
ISCB, Indo Swiss Collaboration in Biotechnology, Project Duration : 21.10.14 -
20.10.17 Fund allotted (` 69 lakhs)
4. Dr. K. Murugan, with Dr. Donlad R Barnard, under CREST AWARD from
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi to work at
USDA-ARS-CMAVE, USA for three months from May, 2011 to August, 2011.
5. Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London
under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against
Chikungunya viral infection
6. Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and
DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich,
Germany (` 10 lakhs)
7. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked
on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis
of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of
Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of
South India (` 8 lakhs)
8. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH)
Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of
differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed
sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs)
3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the University to improve its infrastructure
requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the
needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?
University has created several sophisticated research infrastructures through the
DRDO–BU- CLS, DST –PURSE, DST-FIST and UGC-SAP programmes. The major
research facilities developed and available on campus are given below:
List of Research Equipments Available
Name of the Equipment Actual Cost
(` in Lakhs) Source
Year of
Purchase Department
Fluorescent inverted
microscopy
10 DST-FIST 2012 Biotechnology
Gel-documentation Unit 07 University 2012 Biotechnology
Deep free – 80 deg C 20 DST 2011 Biotechnology
Real Time PCR 20 DST 2013 Biotechnology
Nanodrop 06 University 2014 Biotechnology
Plate Reader 06 University 2012 Biotechnology
High Performance Liquid
Chromatography
09 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental
Science
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FTIR Spectrometer 10 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental
Science
Inductively Coupled Plasma
Mass Spectrometer
75 DST-
PURSE
2012 Environmental
Science
High Performance
Computing Cluster
75 DST –
PURSE
2014 Maths &
Statistics
Single Crystal X-ray
Diffractometer
175 DST-
PURSE
2014-15 Physics
Powder X-Ray
Diffractometer
60 DST-FIST 2011 Physics
FTIR Spectrometer 14 DST-FIST 2011 Physics
Differential Scanning
Calorimeter
30 UGC-SAP 2013 Physics
Spectroflourimeter 14 DST 2011 Physics
Electrochemical Work
Station
20 DST 2012 Physics
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer 07 University 2013 Physics
Plasma Equipments 25 2010 Physics
High Energy Ball Mill 09 UGC 2010 Physics
High Performance
Computing Cluster
75 UGC,
DST
2010-
2013
Physics
DC/RF Magnetron
Sputtering
35 State
Govt.
2009 Nanoscience
Field Emission Scanning
Electron Microscope
175 DST-
PURSE
2012 Nanoscience
Laser Raman Spectrometer 65 State
Govt.
2008 Nanoscience
Atomic Force Microscope 25 State
Govt.
2008 Nanoscience
FTIR Spectrometer 13 University 2013 Nanoscience
Spectrofluorometer 14 University 2014 Nanoscience
UV- Visible
Spectrophotometer
07 DST-
SERB
2013 Nanoscience
Contact Angle Measurement
Setup
09 DST 2012 Nanoscience
Potentiostat / Galvanostat 06 UGC 2011 Nanoscience
Gel-Documentation System 06 UGC – XI
Plan
2011 Nanoscience
High Energy Ball Mill 8.5 University 2011 Nanoscience
High Energy Ball Mill 07 DST –
SERB
2012 Nanoscience
Longmuir Blodgett Trough 09 DST -
SERB
2013 Nanoscience
Thermal Evaporation Unit 06 University 2011 Nanoscience
Plasma Chamber with Turbo
Pump
08 DST 2012 Nanoscience
Probe Sonicator 5.5 2013 Nanoscience
Electro Spinning Unit 6.5 DST-
SERB
2014-15 Nanoscience
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Powder X-ray Diffractometer 65 DST-FIST 2014-15 Nanoscience
Scanning Electron
Microscopy
65 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU
CLS
Differential Scanning
Calorimeter
35 DRDO 2009 DRDO-BU
CLS
Autolab 10 DRDO 2009 DRDO-BU
CLS
Simultaneous Thermal
Analyzer (STA)
20 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU
CLS
Glove Box 35 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU
CLS
Impedance Analyzer 18 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU
CLS
FTIR Spectrometer 16 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU
CLS
Powder X-ray Diffractometer 50 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU
CLS
Spectroflourimeter 15 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU
CLS
Arc Melting Furnace 09 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU
CLS
High Energy Ball Mill 09 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU
CLS
ICP-MS 50 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU
CLS
3.3.2 Does the University have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the needs of
researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.
The University caters to needs of the researchers in two stages
Pre Research Stage: Information related to e-journals, relevant publications, books,
research lab are given by the respective departments / guides in the induction meetings.
Post Research Stage: Details related to Post Doctoral Fellowships; Seminars and
Conferences are shared through intranet facility and in the display boards.
The University has a well established computer centre with more than 100 nodes with
latest research softwares. Internet facility is provided to students and research
scholars. University has an excellent Library resource including more than One Lakhs
Books, 145 Journals, e-journals like Science Direct, Springer, Wiley, ACS, APS and
other online resources through INFLIBNET and INFONET.
3.3.3 Does the University have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)? If
yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the
funding allotted to USIC?
The University has established the University Science Instrumentation Centre as a
service Department which extends instrumentation services to the University
Departments by way of designing and fabrication of experimental gadgets, electronic
equipments. Later, the centre is elevated to academic status in the name of „Department
of Electronics and Instrumentation‟. The department possesses high end equipments
like Ultra Centrifuge; Peltier based UV, Visible Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatography etc.
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3.3.4 Does the University provide residential facilities (with computer and internet
facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer
fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/international)?
Residential facilities are available for research scholars and other academic experts.
There are four hostels for boys which can accommodate around 868 students, and four
hostels for girls which can accommodate around 1020 students and scholars. There is
an International hostel which can accommodate 100 inmates. Summer interns and
visiting scientist are accommodated in this hostel. The guest houses of the University
as well as Academic Staff College are established with facilities to accommodate
National and International academicians. Besides, DRDO transit facility is also
available on campus which can accommodate scientists of National and International
reputation. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and computers are available for use in
all the residential facilities.
3.3.5 Does the University have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-campus and
off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes?
On-campus – most of the Physical and Chemical Science faculty members are
working on advanced materials. The University has sophisticated instruments like
FESEM, XRD for characterizing materials.
For computational facilities 15 nodes are available in Ramanujam Cluster in the
Department of Mathematics created under DST PURSE programme. In addition 20
more nodes are available in the Department of Physics for the same
Off-campus - DRDO – BU CLS has latest equipments and software needed for high
end research which can be accessed by the faculty members and research scholars of
our University to address the special challenges of research programmes
3.3.6 Does the University have centres of national and international recognition/repute?
Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from
other laboratories.
Yes, the DRDO-BU-Centre for Life Sciences was established as a joint venture by
DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the
Government of Tamil Nadu at Bharathiar University campus to pursue both basic and
applied research. The centre was launched by his Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam,
the then President of India on June 06, 2005.
In addition the sophisticated instrumentation facilities available in the Department of
Physics and Nanoscience & Technology are utilized by the researchers from various
organizations.
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Does the University publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the
composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they is/are
listed in any international database.
No. Bharathiar University does not publish any research Journal. The research
accomplishments are released as proceedings by the press division of the University.
However, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Computer Applications and
the Department of Physical Education and publish research journal with ISSN number.
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3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:
S.
No. Item
Total
Numbers
1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477
2. Monographs 10
3. Chapters in Books 120
4. Edited Books 127
5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70
6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015)
Web of Science
Number of Articles
Sum of the Times Cited
Average Citations Per Item
h – index
1401
6422
4.58
30
Scopus
Number of Articles
Sum of the Times Cited
Average Citations Per Item
h – index
2157
5723
03
28
7. Citation Index (Overall)
Total
Average
28927
10
8. SNIP Range
Average
2.385 – 0.507
1.45
9. SJR Range
Average
2.409 – 0.493
1.025
10. Impact Factor Range
Average
2 – 7
2.7
11. h – index (Overall) 62
Based on Scopus (as on March 25, 2015)
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
126
256
309
382
447
569
183
123
153129
Num
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of
Public
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Publication Year
Pa
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3.4.3 Give details of
∗ Faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals
Many of our faculty members are serving as members of editorial boards in National
& International journals.
Name of the faculty Journal
Dr. D. Mangalaraj Journal of Nanoscience, Hindawi Publishers, USA
Dr. N. Ponpandian Scientific Reports (Chemical Physics), Nature
Publishing Group, UK
Dr. K. Srinivasan Crystal Research and Technology, Wiley, Germany
Dr. R. Kalaiselvan Advanced Carbon, ASP Publishers, USA
Dr. R. Sathish Kumar International Journal of Biology, Canada
Dr. T. Parimelazhagan Indian Society of Horticulture Research & Development,
New Delhi
Dr. K. Balachandran
Nonlinear Analysis; Hybrid Systems
International Journal of Engineering Mathematics
(Hindawi)
Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications (Korea)
Dr. T. Muthu Kumar Journal of Biology and Fertility of Soils, Springerverlog,
Netherlands
∗ Faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences
recognized by reputed organizations / societies
Two percent of our faculty members are serving as members of steering committees
of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies
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3.4.4 Provide details of
∗ research awards received by the faculty and students
∗ national and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed
professional bodies and agencies
Name of the faculty &
Department Nature of the Award
Prof. Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Nanoscience &Technology
Tamil Nadu Scientist Award for Physical
Sciences, Tamilnadu State Counsil for Science and
Technology, Government of Tamilnadu, 2012.
Fellow of Academy of Sciences, Chennai
Dr. N. Ponpandian,
Nanoscience &Technology
Young Scientist Award, International Union of
Crystallography
Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai (2014)
Dr. C. Viswanthan,
Nanoscience &Technology
Marie Curie Fellow
Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai
Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi,
Applied Mathematics
Awarded with “Best Woman Achiever Award
2012” by Anna University of Technology,
Madurai during March 2012
Dr. M. Muthamilselvan,
Applied Mathematics Received Top citation paper Award from
Elsevier, 2012
Dr. P. Shanmugavel,
Bioinformatics TamilNadu Scientist Award, Biological Science,
TANSA – Government of TamilNadu
Dr. R. Rajesh, Computer
Application
Certificate of Research Excellence, The
International Journal of Arts and Sciences,
Germany Nov. 2009
Dr. A. Sangamithra,
Econometrics „Young Economist‟ award by the Association of
Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET)-2011
Dr. S. Sundarabalu,
Linguistics
“Moliyiyal Cinthanai Cirppi” – Kalaittamil
Sangam – Namakkal (for Academic Service).
Selected from Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi-
“Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar National
Fellowship Award – 2014” (Public Service).
Dr. K. Balachandran,
Mathematics
ONR Global research Award, US Navy (2012).
Office of Naval Research Global Award, USA
(2012)
TANSA & L- Chandran Award
Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai
Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Physics
Fullbright – Nehru Administrator Award (2012),
TamilNadu Scientist Award (2010)
Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai
Dr. C. S. Sureka, Physics ICTP Junior Associateship (2012-2018)
Dr. D. Gnanasekaran,
Tamil Kalaimamani Award by Govt. of TamilNadu in
the year 2010.
Dr. A. Rajendran, Botany K. S. Manilal Award (2012).
Dr. R. Sathishkumar,
Biotechnology Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai
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3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil.. and Ph.D. scholars guided per
faculty during the last four years. Does the University participate in Shodhganga by
depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through
open access?
On an average four M.Phil. and five Ph.D. scholars are guided per faculty in the last
four years.
Yes. The University participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with
INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access. Around 409 theses are
uploaded. Among Universities participated in Shodhganga, Bharathiar University is
listed as 21st University among top 40 Indian Universities in 2014.
3.4.6 What is the official policy of the University to check malpractices and plagiarism in
research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken.
No case of plagiarism has been reported in the last four years. However, syndicate of
the University is entrusted with the responsibility of dealing with malpractices and
plagiarism. Plagiarism softwares (open sources) are also used to check the plagiarism.
If any case of plagiarism is found it would be refereed to ethics committee of research
board.
3.4.7 Does the University promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many
interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and
mention the number of departments involved in such endeavors?
DRDO – BU CLS promotes interdisciplinary research programmes among science
departments such as Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and
Chemical Sciences has integrated four departments, Physics, Nanoscience &
Technology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Individual faculty members have joint
publications with other departments in interdisciplinary area. The University has
passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which the related departments
can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic degree / departments.
3.4.8 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and
international recognition for research contributions?
When the faculty receives State, National and International recognition for research
contribution they are duly honored during the celebrations of Formation Day as well
as Bharathiar Day by the Vice-Chancellor.
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 What is the official policy of the University for Structured Consultancy? List a few
important consultancies undertaken by the University during the last four years.
Bharathiar University has a structured consultancy policy which is detailed below:
Industry / client should pay consultancy amount to the University and University
will distribute the consultancy fees to the staff and department.
The fund received by the department can be utilized for the academic research
activities of the consultant and welfare of the department in the ratio of 3:1.
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For any consultancy work, communications between consultant and industries
should be made at first through e-mails/ letters/ in person for technical details and
consultancy charges.
Consultant can sign an agreement with industry / client in presence of concern
Head of the Department, regarding the details of the work to be carried out, non-
disclosure agreement as well as terms and conditions.
The committee has recommended consultancy charges of ` 5,000 per day for
advisory consultancy (for local) in addition, DA at the rate of US $ 250 per day if
the consultant is required to visit abroad and ` 1,00,000 in total for general
consultancy as charges to be paid by the industry / client.
Most of the consultancy services are offered at free of cost. If at all any fund is raised
through consultancy service, the policy of the University is to share the generated
funds in the ratio of 4:6 between the University and the consultant.
Bharathiar University launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre (B-NIC)
under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme which will
provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to commercial values.
This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials (conventionally not available in
the market) to the industrial world on non-profit basis, which will open up a new
window for upcoming research students and scientists for realization of their innovative
and creative ideas.
Some of the other consultancy services offered from the University is listed below:
S.No. Department Nature of Consultancy Organization Benefited
1. Botany
Biodiversity survey and
Environmental impact assessment
Rio Tinto Exploration
India Pvt. Ltd
Development of indigenous
animal feed for poultry farms to
substitute the imported feed
Suguna Poultry,
Coimbatore
2. Applied
Mathematics
Solved issues related to data use
& Interpolation models TCS, Chennai
3. Commerce Project Consultancy on
Consumer Issues
Indian Institute of Public
Administration, Ministry
of Consumer Affairs,
New Delhi
4. IQAC Cell
Digitalization of the process of
Assessment & Accreditation of
the Higher Educational
Institutions
TCS, Chennai
5. Economics
1. Preparation of Human
Development Index
Directorate of Municipal
Administration, Chennai
2. “Changes in the Socio-
Economic Conditions of Fisher
Folk Households - A Study on
Impact of Vocational Training
GoMBRT” (Gulf of
Mannar Biosphere
Reserve Trust – A
Registered Trust of
Government of
Tamilnadu)
6. Nanoscience
&Technology
Faculty members offer research
consultancy and spare the
Research Scholars,
Scientists, M. Sc., M.
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prepared Nanomaterials for
researchers working in
Nanoscience.
Assist in-house project for M. Sc.
and M. Tech. students from other
institutions.
Tech. Students
7. Physics
Development of plasma arc
technologies for materials
processing and waste treatment.
(1)M/S Ion Arc
Technologies Ltd,
Coimbatore
(2)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd,
Australia
(3)M/s Jyoti Om chemical
Researc centre
Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas,
Gujarat
8. Biotechnology DNA Barcode 50 medicinal
plants
Himalayan Drug
Company, Bangalore
3.5.2 Does the University have a University-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and
range of activities?
The University has a Center for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII)
which is an approved programme division under which industries are permitted to
offer non-traditional / para professional / vocational / industry oriented diploma, post
graduate diploma, degree and post graduate degree programmes.
3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy
Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?
The faculty members are encouraged to do consultancy work. The consultancy rules
of the University provide flexibility and freedom in undertaking consultancy work by
individual faculty members. The Departments of Physics, Nanoscience and
Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Communication & Media
Studies and Electronics and Instrumentation do the consultancy services for the
reputed firms on demand basis. The University publicizes the expertise of the
University through official website, printing brochures and sending it to the industries
as well as displaying them during the organization of conferences and seminars.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the University sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional Social
Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an
impact on students‟ campus experience during the last four years.
The University expresses its institutional social responsibility through various social
outreach programmes. For example:
The teachers and staff of the University willingly and generously contribute their
one day salary towards the National Relief Fund.
Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and
conduct Entrepreneur and Skill Development programmes for the students
reaching the portals of Higher Education. Bharathiar University is one of the few
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University successfully accomplished the mission in record time.
Entrepreneurship Development Institute has identified Bharathiar University as
nodal centre to develop entrepreneurship among the unemployment youth. Under
this four different outreach programmes were organized as extension activities.
Space Festival was conducted to create awareness to the general public especially
to school children on 9th
to 14th
July 2012 on space science. More than 50,000
school, college students and general public visited the campus during the Space
Festival to see the exhibits.
University has actively participated in the conduct of World Tamil Conference.
Awareness programme on blood donation, eye donation, parthenium eradication,
child labour eradication are regularly conducted.
Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for
school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12.
More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the
fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines.
Last rights are performed for the unclaimed bodies in the government hospital
mortuaries by the University students.
Placements of students in the slums to create awareness on importance of
education as well as to orient towards life skills.
Computer education to school children is offered.
Programmes on women and legal aid are conducted.
Celebration of Women‟s Day.
The following programs are conducted regularly
World Mental Health Day on 10th
Oct 2014
World Environments Day is celebrated on 5th
June
World Disabled Day on 3rd
Dec2013
World Elderly Day on 1st Oct 2014
University conducted voter‟s awareness rally.
HIVS awareness on 1st Dec 2013
Plastic eradication campaigns are conducted periodically.
Street Plays are enacted to sensitize certain social issues such as Abolishing of
bonded labour on 8th
OCT.
Awareness on Drug Abuse
In all these Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) programmes, both faculty and
students are actively involved.
3.6.2 How does the University promote University-neighborhood network and student
engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained
community development?
Campus NSS units have adopted rural neighbourhoods and supported primary
school enrolment, sports facilities, coaching classes and classes on computer
literacy.
The University library is open for all the students of affiliated colleges and from
other districts and states.
The research laboratory is accessed by the teachers and students of affiliated
colleges for their research purpose.
The senior faculty members assist the affiliated colleges in getting autonomy,
applying for funds and preparing the laboratories.
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The IQAC cell assists the neighbouring colleges in preparing them for applying
for accreditation.
University Health Centre and Physical Fitness Centre are open for public use.
The physical fitness centre also is open for the public use.
The children‟s park is allowed for the use of the children of the neighbourhood.
The University has a walkers club which is permitted for the use of the public who
come forward to register themselves.
Being in the outskirts, the University operates bus service at no cost between
University and nearest terminus for the benefit of people visiting University.
The Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare has
conducted affirmative programmes to train the graduates of SC/ST category
towards employment with the support of TCS. Eleven such programmes were
organized by the department, benefiting 742 students.
Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for
school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12.
More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the
fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines.
The senior members of faculty from the University has visited the neighbor
colleges especially Government and aided college teachers in deliver special
address and motivational talks.
3.6.3 How does the University promote the participation of the students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/
International programmes?
National Service Scheme of Bharathiar University is conducting annual regular
programmes and special camping activities regularly. In addition to this we also
conduct extension activities such as assisting direct administration, City police and
other Government department wherever the services of our volunteers and programme
officers are required. There are 84 colleges, 250 units and 25000 volunteers under
NSS umbrella, at present. The basic aim of the scheme is to strengthen skill, self-
discipline and confidence, service mind, leadership quality and inculcate moral values
in addition to academic assignment among the youth.
Bharathiar University is well known for its community services through extension
activities such as organizing National Integration Camps, Blood Donation Camps,
Medical Camps, Rally and Awareness programmes on AIDS control, Organ
Donation, importance of literacy and reduction of school dropouts, environmental
awareness programmes etc.,
Our NSS units have also undertaken specific programmes such as
Mass Tree Plantation in Bharathiar University Campus and affiliated colleges to
the tune of 25,000 saplings under Chief Minister‟s Green Cover Programme
during 2011-2012.
The Bharathiar Innovation Centre has conducted workshop on recent
developments in Nanoscience in some of the affiliated colleges.
Donated more than 5000 units of blood to the needy.
Attended National Integration Camp, Adventure Camp, Mega Camp and Winter
Camp conducted at Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Praesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Conducted World population day rally
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3.6.4 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities
organized by the University, how did they complement students‟ academic learning
experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt.
The extension activities organized by the University give opportunity to students to
understand the livelihood of rural areas and urban issues, slum dwelling, health status
of women and children, effective use of public services, personal growth and survival.
During camps the students, learn the live skills of survival with limited resources,
worthiness of physical work and the ability to understand the social realities. In the
Youth Red Cross, blood donation camps are organized to save human life. First Aid
training programmes are conducted. The importances of health habits are inculcated.
3.6.5 How does the University ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach
activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives
of the University which have encouraged community participation in its activities.
The Department of Social Work, usually organizes tribal and rural camps intensively
for seven days in very remote and hilly areas. The major aim of the camp is bringing
social transformation with support of people as well as community participation.
During the camp all the students undergo Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
training. After which all the students go and assess the needs and problems of the
community. The following problems /needs were identified, such as sanitation
condition, status of Old Age Pension (OPA) received, immunization, literacy status,
services available within the community, caste discrimination, non issue of
community certificate to Malayali (one of the tribal community) in Erode district, lack
of transport facilities and so on. The following techniques and tools were taught and
practiced with the support of the community.
Types Tools followed
Space related PRA Social mapping
Service and opportunity
map
Resource mapping
Mobility map
Time Related PRA Daily Schedule activity
Time Line
Seasonal Diagram /
Calendar
PRA Relation method Venn diagram
Problem-Tree
Ranking
Cause and effect
diagram
Body mapping
While adopting the tools, the students involved all the community members. After the
assessment, the felt-needs and problems were addressed to the Gram Panchayat and
Veterinary department. Through the community participation, the people realized
their felt-needs and problems. PRA training program brought Participatory Learning
and Action (PLA). This way the department ensures the community participation.
Clean India Movement: Plastic Free Campus; Cleaning the Maruthamalai Area
Check dam, Green campus to protect biodiversity Adopting nearby villages for
cleaning and computer literacy to the needy are some of our outreach activities.
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3.6.6 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
The award received by the institution for extension activities include:
XVIII. National Youth Festival Award, Punjab, 2014
Indira – Gandhi NSS award, New Delhi, 2013
Best Program Officer Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013
Best Volunteers Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013
Selected for participation in Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2014
Selected for participation in Global Leader Development Program, Japan, 2014
Selected for participation in NSS mega camp, Bangalore, 2013
Selected for participation in Uttar Pradesh for national integration camp
Selected for participation in Andhra Pradesh for adventure camp
Selected for participation in Himachal Pradesh for mega camp and winter camp
3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How has the University‟s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility,
identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the University
benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?
The University‟s collaboration with other agencies has impacted visibly both
academically and financially.
Based on the research collaboration between the DRDO and Bharathiar
University, we established DRDO-BU CLS in 2005, with financial assistance to
the tune of 18 crores in Phase-I. Subsequently, the centre could attract faculties
from various disciplines to undertake research projects for the needs of the
defense industry. After the completion of the Phase-I successfully the centre has
received the grant to the tune of 24 crores in Phase-II. Based on these grants a
separate DRDO building with sophisticated research facilities, DRDO transcit
facility were created physically. Many faculty members could take-up research
projects benefiting research scholars with financial assistance. Besides, the centre
also admits the students for their doctoral degrees. Eleven DRDO labs are
affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs
for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are
recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in
DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are
registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service
officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO
lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by
Bharathiar University.
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Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London
under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against
Chikungunya viral infection
Dr. A. Balamurugan, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology holds an Indo-Taiwan
collaborative project on Nano Biomaterials
Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology has research collaboration with
Dr.Ching FengWeng of National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. They worked on
“Neferine as a Chemosensitizing agent against doxorubicin resistant non-small
cell lung carcinoma cells using in vitro and in vivo model”
Dr. T. Muthu Kumar, Dept of Botany is operating an Indo-Swiss collaborative
project on Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for sustainable mixed cropping of
Pigeon pea and Finger Millet
Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and
DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich,
Germany (` 10 lakhs)
Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked
on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis
of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of
Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of
South India (` 8 lakhs)
Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH)
Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of
differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed
sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs)
The University has signed an MoU with IIT, Mumbai for the online coaching of
programming languages like C, C++, JAVA, PHP & SQL. Special software for
Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and Communication and
Media Studies are also available at free of cost for the students to learn based on
their own pace of learning.
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3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote
Curriculum development
Internship
On-the-job training
Faculty exchange and development
Research
Publication
Consultancy
Extension
Student Placement
Any other (please specify)
Curriculum Development: The experts of the collaborating institutions during
their visits to the University give suggestions for the improvement of curriculum
and addition and deletion of existing syllabi. In some occasions they also become
members in BoS and contribute towards curriculum development. Their
suggestions are duly incorporated in BoS.
Internship: Most of our Post-Graduate courses have the project in the final
semester with the duration of three to six months as integral component of the
curriculum. The students are advised to do their project work in the institutions of
National significance. Such linkages facilitate the placement or for further study
in the same institutions in turn such placements help students in exploring
opportunities for further studies in those Institutions. There are several instances
in every academic year where students who go for PG projects outside campus to
reputed labs and institutions get opportunities for doctoral programs.
On-the-Job-Training: The internship projects provide a platform to learn about
the actual processes and challenges on a bigger level with hands on experience.
The students get the job training with modernized research instruments and
computational softwares. Those students are able to compete for
national/international level placements.
Faculty Exchange and Development: The link between the reputed institutes
help in arranging faculty exchange and academic development. Faculty from
Institute and Industry is involved in teaching, soft skills development and
research collaboration. This has improved the quality of research and their
applications.
Research Publications: The collaboration with other Research Institutions
promotes collaborative research in interdisciplenary areas and thus generates joint
publications. It promotes the access of modern sophisticated instruments,
advanced data bases for literature survey for acquisition of accurate data. A
number of joint publications are generated from such collaborative efforts with
laboratories such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Indira Ganthi
Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, and several other
institutions in various streams of Science.
Consultancy within and outside the Country: Interactions among different
collaborative researchers help them evolve methods that can give the faculty an
insight into problems faced by the industry. This opens the door for consultancy.
Extension: In collaboration with the local Hospitals Medical Camps were
conducted to bring awareness among people. The department of Social work and
the University NSS units conducts several awareness programmes to the people in
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the nearest villages.
Student Placement: The placement of students for their project work/internship
for few months in outside the University led to improvement in personality
development and also served as a kind of probation period where in the
management get an opportunity to get acquainted with skills and abilities of the
student. Accordingly, the students get offers for placement offers soon after the
course is completed.
The collaboration of the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students
Welfare with TCS has helped in the Curriculum Development which is brief below:
Curriculum Development with TCS Finance & Accounting Academy,
Mumbai Bharathiar University and TCS established linkages to prepare industry based
three year UG curriculum in the area of Business Process Services and Business
Process Management. The company trained more than 200 teachers prepared
teaching learning materials for 12 courses and provides student assessment tools,
new add-on courses also prepared to the employability of students.
Curriculum Validation with Infosys, Bangalore
The Infosys, BPO has established linkages with Bharathiar University to
create and validate three year UG programme in data analytics and business
intelligence.
Curriculum Delivery with Infosys
Bharathiar University signed MoU to prepare a 120 hour course on Global
Business foundation skills.
Student Placement with TCS & HCL
Under affirmative action special coaching for SC/ST and socially excluded
students in areas like mathematical abilities, logical reasoning & mental
application was provided and conducted special campus placement drives for
the graduates.
On the Job Training with TCS, Chennai
The company trained 180 teachers in three spells and more than 3000 final
year students were benefitted during 2014-15.
3.7.3 Has the University signed any MoUs with institutions of national/international
importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have
they enhanced the research and development activities of the University?
S.No. Name of the Foreign University / Institution Activities
1. Yungang Teachers College, Hubei Province,
China
Exchange of students for
“One year B.A. English”
2. Institute for Nano, Micro and Neuro Electronics,
Sensors and Systems, University of Arkansas
Professional Visit of faculty
members
3. Co-operatiove Research centre for
Contamination Assesment and Remediation of
the Environment, Adeleide, Australia
Professional Visit of faculty
members and students
4. Huaihua University, China Exchange of
Students/Programs
5. Korea Maritime University, Korea Exchange of
Students/Programs
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6. Yonsei University, South Korea Exchange of
Students/Programs
7. Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC),
Doshisha University, Japan
Exchange of faculty
members and
Students/Programs
8. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
(XTBG) Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Exchange of Students /
Programs
9. Government of Rebublic of Equador, Equador Exchange of Programs
(through Government of
India)
10. Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South
Korea
Collaborative Research
Program
11. The University of Turin, Italy Scientific Co-operation
12. College of Engineering, University of
Saskatchewan, Canada
Collaborative Research
13. National University of Singapore, Singapore Collaborative Research and
Students Exchange
14. Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials
Science, Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang,
China
Students Exchange
15. School of Information and Communication
Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South
Korea
Collaborative Research
16. Anglia Ruskin University, UK Research Collaboration,
Exchange of Faculty
Members and Students
17. DRDO, Govt. of India Established a Research
Centre in the Campus. 150
DRDO scientists from
various labs are recognised
by BU as research
supervisors. More than 225
candidates from DRDO labs
are registered for their PhD
program with BU.
18. JSS University, Mysore Research Collaboration with
Department of
Biotechnology,
Environmental Physics,
Botany and Nanoscience
and Technology
19. TCS ion Chennai & Infosys, Bangalore Learn Bharathi Portal
20. National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Exchange of faculty
members and students
21. UTL Technologies, Bangalore Training faculty members
and supporting student
projects
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The MoU‟s signed with institute of National and International importance has
enhanced the research and development activities of University by way of increasing
the number of publications, improving the quality of the publications helping to take
up research in related diversified areas, sharing resources, as well as developing valid
curriculum and syllabi.
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Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 How does the University plan and ensure adequate availability of physical
infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?
Bharathiar University has a sprawling campus of 976 acres of land. The physical
infrastructure of the University has undergone a tremendous growth in the last five
years keeping in mind
a. expansion to meet the growing demands and
b. modernization to keep in pace with existing demand.
Further, the University spends adequate time and funds on its proper maintenance. In
view of environmental sustainability, the campus is modified as green campus and the
front area of the University is planned and constructed with tidy reception area with
lawn, beautiful garden with decorative fountains which enhances the aesthetic value
of the place. There are totally 36 departments offering Post Graduate, Master of
Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy programmes. In order to deliver quality higher
education to its stake holders, the University is very keen in constant planning and
development of its infrastructural facilities. In connection to this, there is a huge
addition made to the buildings and other facilities during the assessment period of
2010 – 2015. The campus layout is designed in such a way that the administrative
building is at the heart of the campus so that it is accessible at ease to all departments.
The ancillary services such as bank, post office and estate maintenance are planned in
a block just parallel to the administrative building which is also easily reachable to all
the departments. All the buildings and space are user friendly and optimally utilized
by the University. There is an auditorium Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre
which is a big hall having occupancy of 900 people. It is utilized for grand functions
like Convocation, Formation Day celebration, International Conferences and
Seminars. Department level functions and seminars are organized in their respective
department seminar halls. The high end research software packages and instruments
available at DRDO are being shared and used by all the departments for their
interdisciplinary research.
Medical centre, medical facility, percolation pond, construction of check dams to save
rain water were well done with the help of University funds and funds partially
contributed by UGC.
Every year the University conducts Syndicate Sub Committee meeting to find out the
requirement in terms of classrooms, laboratories and other common facilities based on
the admission of students. Accordingly classrooms, laboratories are constructed by
creating new annexure with the existing building (facilities) or by creating new
structures. In the last five years new building for the departments viz
Nanoscience and Technology Biotechnology
Physics Social Work
Physical Education Electronics and Instrumentation
Mathematics Biotechnology
BSMED Education
are constructed. For common facilities a generator room, student amenity center, book
storage godown, photocopy centre, examination and valuation block, sports
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infrastructure like indoor stadium and food court, University Instrumentation Centre
are created. Guest house for Academic Staff College, additional rooms for Women
Hostel and International Guest House are notable among the list. The indoor stadium
with flood lights constructed at huge cost is optimally 6.25 crores by conducting
zonal, districts and state level sports. The facilities like seminar halls, research
laboratories and class rooms are optimally used by sharing them among students and
faculty members of other departments.
4.1.2 Does the University have a policy for the creation and enhancement of
infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes,
mention a few recent initiatives.
Yes, the University has a policy for creation and enhancement of infrastructure in
order to promote a good teaching-learning environment. Bharathiar University is
constantly creating new buildings as per the requirements of the increasing number of
courses, students, research and extension activities. A few recent projects are,
Construction of first floor in School of Management building with smart class
rooms, modernized computer laboratory with the occupancy of 100 students, air
conditioned conference hall, director‟s room and computerized office room.
The University entrance and front area is modified into green area which includes
a beautiful lawn with resting benches, Umbrellas, fountains, rose garden and
decorative mountain falls which is highly attractive and pleasant to the inmates
and the visitors.
An international standard indoor sports stadium with all facilities has been
established.
There is extension of new department buildings Biotechnology / Genetic
Engineering, second floor in Bio-technology/Microbial Biotechnology, Guest
house for Academic Staff College, building for Physics, Kasthuribai hostel for
women, Examination and Valuation block,.
Administrative functions are undergoing a rapid automation. The important
sections such as office of the Controller of Examinations, Registrar‟s office and
Finance Section are completely automated. This automation enhances the
functioning of the University.
The University has constructed a new food court which can accommodate food
service to one thousand people at a time.
Generator facilities are enhanced for providing uninterrupted power supply in the
University.
A full time doctor and two nurses are appointed for the University health centre
and the service is made available for general public too.
Two well established canteens have been expanded and furnished.
Physics, Mathematics and Nanoscience & Technology Labs are well equipped
with high end equipments.
Wi-Fi facility with broadband capacity of 100 mbps is available 24 × 7 to all.
Every department has a SMART class room.
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Construction Activities (2010- 2015)
S.No Name of Work Estimate Amount
(in Lakhs)
1 Construction of Ground & First floor building for
Physical Sciences ` 550.00
2 Construction of Building for Indoor Stadium (Part II) ` 260.00
3 Construction of Second floor building for Tamil and
Linguistics Department ` 137.00
4
Construction of Additional class room building for
Bharathiar University Arts & Science College at
Gudalur
` 125.00
5 Additional construction to Kasthuribai Hostel during
XI plans period under UGC grant ` 350.00
6 Construction of Guest house (Hostel) for Academic
Staff College under UGC grant ` 296.45
7 Construction of Examination and Valuation block
under UGC grant ` 1100.00
8 Construction of First floor over east and north block
of Environmental Science Building ` 105.00
9 Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building
for Nano Technology Department ` 300.00
10 Construction of International Students Centre ` 242.00
11 Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building
for Bio Technology and Genetic Engineering ` 320.00
12 Construction of Book Storage Godown for SDE ` 49.00
13 Construction of Second floor over School of
Mathematics & Statistics block ` 160.00
14 Construction of Second floor over the First floor of
Commerce and Education department ` 49.00
15 Construction of Second floor building for Sociology
department ` 50.00
16 Construction of First floor (Part) building for
Management block ` 37.00
17 Renovation of Vice-Chancellor‟s Secretariat and
Chamber ` 40.30
18 Renovation of Syndicate Hall ` 19.80
19 Construction of Second floor over the existing
Biotechnology department ` 175.00
20 Construction of first floor over Electronics and
instrumentation department ` 20.00
21 Construction of Four Wheeler and Two Wheeler sheds ` 7.70
22 Construction of Generator room ` 10.00
23 Construction of common amenities centre in
Bharathiar University ` 9.50
Total ` 4412.75
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4.1.3 How does the University create a conducive physical ambience for the faculty in
terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services?
The University is always very keen in providing conducive physical ambience for the
faculty members to deliver their best services to the stakeholders. The faculty
members are motivated to apply for various research funding agencies. Each faculty is
provided with Personal Computer either a laptop or a desk top with internet
connection. And also, Wi-Fi facility improves the academic and research performance
of the faculty members further. Apart from this, all the research laboratories are
equipped with latest equipments and there is adequate budget allotment for the
purchase of chemicals, glass wares and other consumables. The software installed in
the various labs are optimally used among the researchers from various disciplines.
Besides, the latest books purchased in the library also support research on campus.
4.1.4 Has the University provided all departments with facilities like office room,
common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff?
Yes, every department has office room with adequate office equipments and furniture,
restrooms and wash rooms. Besides, women students, faculty members and staff are
provided with separate rest rooms and wash rooms which are well maintained.
4.1.5 How does the University ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-friendly?
Taking into consideration of differently abled students, the University has constructed
both stair case and ramp at the entrance of every department so as to enable the
disabled students to get along easily. The visually challenged students are provided
with special learning materials including CDs and scribes at the time of preparation
and writing examinations.
4.1.6 How does the University cater to the requirements of residential students? Give
details of
Catering the residential facilities
The University has Four Men hostels with the capacity of 868 inmates while
four Women hostels are having the capacity of 1020 inmates besides one
International hostel with the strength of 100 inmates.
All the hostels are provided with basic facilities such as Guest room, Sick
room, Dining Hall, RO plant, internet and Wi-Fi access.
Two more hostels are under construction (one boys & girls each) with the
capacity of 400 students each
Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.
All the hostels are provided with essential recreational facilities like reading
room, TV, magazines, news papers, and shuttle court. Fitness Centre and
health care centre are available to residential students too. Flood Light
facilities are also available. Instrumental music / Bharathiar songs for 6.30 PM
every day.
Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility in hostels
Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility is provided in all the hostels
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4.1.7 Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-
teaching staff living on campus?
Yes, the University has revamped its 24 hours health centre as University Hospital
inside the University campus. It is equipped with medical facilities and equipments
required. A full time physician and two nurses render their services at the hospital. In
addition, the University has tie up with four specialty hospitals with Out Patient
Department for emergency care and admission facility to attend to any emergency needs.
4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in
sports and cultural events/activities?
The Department of Physical Education is actively engaged in developing sports and
games. There are seven faculty members specialized in various fields of sports
working in the department. The major facilities such as in-door stadium with all
facilities, sports pavilion, multipurpose play ground, volley ball court, handball court,
table Tennis court, football court, hockey court, shuttlecock court, basket ball court,
gymnasium, badminton court and tennis Court are available in the campus for
promoting games and sports.
In addition to the sports events, the students are provided with adequate opportunities
to show case their talents in various cultural activities through students associations
and clubs. Competitions are conducted at interdependent level and prizes are
distributed. Interdepartmental sports events are organized for students of University
Departments by the Department of Physical Education every year. Cultural festivals
are organized regularly for the students of University Departments and for the
affiliated colleges in commemoration of during Bharathiar‟s birth day.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the
committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to render
the library student/user friendly?
Yes. Library plays an important role in maintaining the quality of higher education.
Hence, Bharathiar University has constituted its Library Advisory Committee for
strengthening the activities related to teaching, learning and research.
The advisory committee is regularly conducting meetings for discussing the ways and
means of improving the quality of service in the library.
Members of Syndicate Sub – Committee on Library
S. No Name Designation Members Status
1 Dr. P. Kamalakannan Syndicate Member Convener
2 Dr. V. Thiagarasu Syndicate Member Member
3 Dr. V. Vijaya Padma Syndicate Member Member
4 Dr. D. Jayabalan Syndicate Member Member
5 Dr. R. Sarangapani University Librarian Secretary
The Library Advisory Committee gives suggestions on
Purchasing of Books, Journals, E-Resources and Databases
Organizing of Books Exhibition
Appointment of additional manpower
Technology Up-gradation and Physical Infrastructure
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4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
∗ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) - 1, 650 sq.mts.
∗ Total seating capacity - 330
∗ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during
examination, during vacation)
Days Particulars Timings
Week Days Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm
Week Days Transactions 09.00 am to 07.00 pm
Week Ends Study & Reference Only 10.00 am to 04.30 pm
During Examination Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm
∗ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and
relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)
∗ Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm;
access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection
The library subscribes 153 National and International journals and seven leading news
papers. Around 150 journals, magazines and periodicals are received on gratis. Back
issues of journals are available some dating back to 1880`s. Photocopying facility is
also available inside the library. Separate chairs and tables are provided for reading in
the book section. Separate reading cubicles are provided in the theses and dissertation
section. 40 systems are provided in the INFLIBNET centre for accessing e-resources.
Besides, access to e-resources can be made through any system connected to the
Bharathiar University intranet through LAN or Wi-Fi. Display boards are kept to display
the arrival of new books, Journals & Magazines.
4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings:
a) Print (Books, Back Volumes & Theses)
Print Books Back Volumes Theses Dissertation
1,72,386 9,087 3,593 13,178
b) Average no. of books added during the last three years
Academic Year Volumes
2010-11 5,591
2012-13 5,577
2013-14 5,636
2014-15 5,764
c) Non Print (Micro Fiche & AV)
Audio & Video Cassettes : 136
d) Electronic (E-book, E-journals)
E-Books (Springer) : 2,700 Volumes
E-journals : 23,000+ (INFLIBNET, CMIE, ProQuest & J-Gate)
E-Databases : 31,000 Companies Data
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e) Special Collections (Text books, Reference books, Standards, Patents)
Text books : Bharathiar Collections
Reference Books : Competitive Exam and Civil Service Books
Standards : ISI Books
Patents : Nil
Database Collections :
Current contents on Physical, Chemical, Earth Sciences, Social &
Behavioral Sciences and Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences
CMIE – Economic Intelligence Services and Prowess
On-line Data Base (E-learning)
4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection?
The tools deployed to provide access in the library include
The University has implemented OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for
searching the availability of books and identifying their locations. OPAC keeps
the readers at ease in utilizing the library facility and it saves readers‟ time and
creates academic culture.
Though Electronic Resource Management, UGC Infonet, EBSCO & ProQuest can
be accessed
Federated Searching Tools (IP Based) are also available in the Library.
In-House / remote access to e-publications via J-CCC and INFLIBNET are
accessible in the Library.
4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to
Library Automation Online Public Access Catalogue for search of books is
available
There are 35 computers for public access
Library has Internet band with Speed of 1Gbps
The Institutional repository is under construction
Content Management System for E-Learning is also under construction
The Library has participation in resource sharing through INFLIBNET Consortia
Participated in Shodhganga and deposited 409 Ph.D. theses
The entry / exit of users and issue of books are automated through scanning of bar
codes.
The library has subscribed to current contents through electronic media, which
provides access to more than 4,000 journals covering disciplines in Life Sciences
Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences. It
provides easy reference and helps to retrieve relevant references by keywords, by
authors, by subject, by journals title and also by combining the parameters. It covers
number of journals published around the world with abstract like Life Sciences
covering 1359 journals, Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences 1063 journals and
Social and Behavioral Sciences 1635 journals.
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4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to
Average No. of Walk-ins: 6562 users
Average No. Books Circulated: 4,562 Volumes
Ratio of Library books students enrolled: 6:1
Average No. of Books added during the last five years:
Academic Year Volumes
2010-11 5,591
2011-12 5,606
2012-13 5,577
2013-14 5,636
2014-15 5,764
Average No. of login to OPAC: 365 Users / day
Average No. of login to E-resources: 60 Users / day
Average No. of downloaded / printed: 45 Users / day
No. of IT literacy trainings organized: 06 Programs
Library operations are mostly computerized especially books circulation and
OPAC. The University library has bar-coded its document collections. Facilities
are being created to provide internet access to the library users so as to enable
them to access the various learning resources available in the academic websites.
4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to
Reference: Reference & Referral service are available
Reprography: Copier & Printer are available
Inter Library Loan Service: Article request under J-Gate Custom Content for
Consortium (JCCC)
Information Deployment & Notification: Context Aware Service (CAS) &
Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) Services are available
OPACs: Intranet Service Internet Access is available
Internet Access, Downloads, Print outs are available in INFLIBNET Lab
Reading list / Bibliography Compilation: University Website links gives
information
In-House / remote access to e-resources: Intranet facility
User Orientation Programmes for students and scholars is organized periodically.
Assistance in Searching databases: Training Programme Conducted
Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) / Inter-University Centre (IUC)
facilities: INFLIBNET Lab
The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal
Consortium which includes Shodhganga in which the University has uploaded 409
Ph.D. theses. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000
titles of journals from 23 National and International publishers and aggregators
through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section.
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The details of e-journals available in UGC-INFONET
S.No Name of the Publisher Number of
Journals Website Address
1. American Chemical Society 37 http://www.pubs.acs.org/
2. American Institute of
Physics 18 http://www.aip.org/
3. American Physical Society 10 http://www.aps.org/
4. Annual Reviews 33 http://arjournals.annualreviews.org
5. Blackwell 908
http://www.blackwell-
synergy.com/
6. Cambridge University Press 224 http://journals.cambridge.org/
7.
Encyclopedia Britannica
National
site
Licensing
http://search.eb.com/
8. Institute of Physics 46 http://www.iop.org/EJ/
9. Portland Press 4 http://www.portlandpress.com/
10. Project Muse 411 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/
11. Royal Society of Chemistry
23 + 6
Database http://www.rsc.org/
12. Springer & Kluwer 1217 http://www.springerlink.com
13. Taylor& Franics 1105 http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk
14. Euclid 18 http://projecteuclid.org
15. Oxford University Press 206 http://www.oup.co.uk/
16. Knimbus
19 e-
resource http://www.knimbus.com
17. Economic & Political
Weekly 1 http://www.epw.in
18. ISID 1 http://www.isid.org.in
19. JSTOR 1041 http://www.jstore.org
20. Web of Science
Citation of
Journals http://www.webofscience.com
21. Science Direct 1036 http://www.sciencedirect.com
22. JCCC Data Base http://www.jccc-ugcinfonet.in
23. Indianjournals.com 22 http://www.indianjournals.com
List of Subject Covered and No. of Journals
Agriculture [39] Earth Science [64] Mathematics [192]
Anthropology [45] Ecology [7] Medical Science [494]
Archeology [17] Economics [188] Philosophy [124]
Architecture [9] Education [159] Physics [178]
Arts [184] Engineering [158] Political Science [153]
Astronomy [17] Environmental Studies [93] Psychology [147]
Biochemistry [1] Geography [45] Religion [55]
Biology [306] History [221] Sciences [56]
Biotechnology [15] Humanities [26] Social Sciences [166]
Botany [39] Information Science [19] Sociology [155]
Business [43] Language & Linguistics [79] Statistics [36]
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Chemistry [167] Law [61] Technology [17]
Commerce [3] Library Science [36] Zoology [16]
Culture [21] Literature [159]
Computer Science [133] Management [16]
Fig in the parenthesis indicate the No. of Journals available in each subject
4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing
new books and journals.
Books and Journals purchased under PURSE, SAP
Books:
Academic
Years
Sanctioned
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Spent
(Rs. In Lakhs)
No. of Books
Purchased
2010-11 53.50 51.43 5,591
2011-12 70.50 66.15 5,606
2012-13 81.35 61.38 5,577
2013-14 181.10 156.15 8,619
2014-15 118.10 101.50 5,764
Journals:
Academic
Years
Sanctioned
(Rs. In Lakhs)
Spent
(Rs. In Lakhs)
No. of Journals
Subscribed
2010-11 20.00 16.27 176
2011-12 25.00 17.33 139
2012-13 12.00 10.36 104
2013-14 20.00 14.00 114
2014-15 20.00 17.22 145
4.2.9 What initiatives has the University taken to make the library a „happening place‟ on campus?
The Library is located at the centre of campus, so that it is accessible to the faculty
members, scholars and students. Library is kept open from 8 A.M to 8 P.M. Adequate
number of books, journals, magazines, dissertations and theses are stocked in the
library, which attract the readers to get use of the library facility. Adequate qualified
man power is also available. News paper section and Thesis sections are also
available. Annual book exhibition is conducted inviting many book sellers to
showcase their books from which the members of faculty can recommend to library
by personally going through the content of the books. INFLIBNET facility is highly
useful for referring internationally published articles and theses. Faculty members are
eligible to borrow 10 books at one time, Ph.D scholars can borrow five books and
M.Phil. scholars and P.G students are allowed to take three books. Library automation
and the issue of bar coded identity cards to the users ensure transparency in library
transactions. Services such as Web OPAC, Instant browsing, Online database, E-
resource access and allied services like photocopying, scanning, CD writing etc are
well planned and provided to the users. The route maps of the various sections and the
required instructions to the users are placed in conspicuous places which make the
readers to feel easy and comfortable in getting use of the library to the optimum level.
The library is constructed in such a way that a good and well planned reading place,
good ventilation and pleasant ambience create an effective learning environment.
Sufficient budget amount sanctioned for purchase of books and journals, adequate
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infrastructures created in library, automated transaction service provided to the user
community connecting with INFLIBNET centre for accessing of e-resources make the
library a happening place on campus. Bharathiar University inflibnet Centre is ranked
15th
among 419 member Universities in India by UGC Infonet Consortium.
4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users? How is
the feedback analyzed and used for the improvement of the library services?
The advisory committee has initiated the system of collecting feedback from the
library users. Also, there is a suggestion register kept at the entrance which is under
the custody of the receptionist. For the purpose of making improvements in the library
services separate feedback is collected from the faculty members, scholars, P.G
students and outside users. All the feedback forms are analyzed by the librarian and
based on that several changes and improvements have been made in the structural and
functional aspects of the library.
The analysis of the feedback reveals that
The users of Library were completely satisfied with the e-resources available for
reference.
They were completely satisfied with the collection of reference books. However,
they have expressed their preference to have more text books for their use.
They were satisfied with the other services available in the library. However, they
prefer to have additional photocopying, furniture for intensive use of library.
4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the
last four years.
On the recommendation of Library Committee renovation of entire floor, wall,
window, doors have been completed. All basic amenities like pure drinking water,
toilet, reading hall, cupboard, has been refurnished.
The infrastructural developments are
Increased seating capacity
Photocopying facility (1 to 2)
Added Computer Systems (40 to 50)
Provision Wi-Fi connectivity
Installed Reception Desk
Appointed Information Officer and Book keeper
Seminar Hall
Server Room, and
Smart Class Room
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4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Does the University have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to
IT Service Management
All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance
Contract (AMC) basis.
ATOs will look after day to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments
in the departments as well as in the labs.
University Science Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining the
computers.
The Data Center supports 24/7 access of high speed connectivity to the Internet
and campus network resources.
The University has an in-house mechanism to maintain the website and intranet
facility.
Information Security
The Common Computing Centre provides a secure and robust academic/
administrative computing environment by protecting all the computational
resources of the University.
The data center ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
University's information resources.
The examination wing is fully computerized to maintain confidentiality and
ensure quick services.
Network Security
The Data Centre has both hardware and software firewalls to ensure security from
unauthorized access through internet.
Risk Management
Risk due to power fluctuation is managed with Uninterrupted Power Supply
facility (UPS).
Software Asset Management
Software to manage the processes in finance section is done through a specially
designed software „Finance Management System‟ software licensed commercial
softwares such as SPSS, MATLAB have been purchased by the University.
Open Source Resources
University promotes the usage of open source educational resources. In some
courses, open source educational resources such as spoken-tutorial are included in the
references of the syllabi and students are encouraged to learn from these web sites.
Research scholars are using Linux Operating System which is a Free Open Source
Software in order to carry out their research.
All statistical software „R‟ is used for research purpose.
Green Computing
Paperless conferences are organized by sending call letters, brouchers through e-
commercials.
Circulars are uploaded on the intranet for internal communication.
Mobile communication is also facilitated on campus.
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4.3.2 Give details of the University‟s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software.
High performance computing facility with 40 nodes (cluster computing) is
available in the Department of Physics & Mathematics for quantum computing
and simulation which can be accessed through internet by other faculty members
& students.
The Internet Centre has 100 systems
Library has 40 systems
The Common Computing Centre has 200 terminals
Most of the departments have dedicated computer lab
Besides, individual faculty members are provided with desktop computing
facilities
The offices of the departments and laboratories are also assisted with computer
terminals
The recently purchased desktops / laptops are of the configuration Core i3, i5, i7
or Mac
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?
The University has introduced paperless office through computer and intranet facility
to all sections. In the finance and examination department, most of the records are
digitally stored (soft copy) and computer processed results are provided by
examination section and pay-slip preparation and other accounting data are provided
by the finance section. The University has introduced online payment for all fees
included tuitions fee, convocation fee, exam fee, etc. and also has plans to introduce
to affiliated college in future.
4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other
knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and students
for quality teaching, learning and research.
Every Department has been provided with computers, internet, smart board, projector,
DVD players and smart class rooms which enable Multimedia presentation and video
conferencing facilities to provide on line teaching and access of online learning
resources. The IQAC of Bharathiar University has conducted an awareness generation
program to the members of the faculty to introduce online portal and open source
learning to the students.
In finance section, to speed up the administrative procedure computerized
solutions are adopted.
In examination section systems are introduced for online fee collection, dummy
number issuing, optical mark reading and issue of degree certificate with QR code
and publication of results.
The Ph.D. theses evaluation status can accessed through online.
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4.3.5 How does the University address issues such as authenticity and copyright with
regard to online resources that lie outside the University?
By being member of INFLIBNET, University is able to access authentic sources
that lie outside the University.
By being a member of UGC Infonet, e-journal consortium, the University can
have access to authentic sources of information for more than 11,000 journals
from 23 national and international publishers.
Further any requirement of data mining for research purpose is done through
online research such as EBSCO and Proquest.
4.3.6 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student
learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new /
future challenges?
All Departments have been deployed with Hi-tech equipments, to enhance student
learning and evaluation process. The University is planning to introduce a Virtual
Class Room facility so that quality of education may be improved to the international
standard. Video conferencing facilities are also available.
Some departments conduct online test, results are published through online,
internet usage radar is also created by the Library, Google Apps is used
extensively to meet new/future challenge.
The University is issuing degree certificate with the unique security feature with
QR code which makes the certificates highly safe with authenticated verification
from any part of the world.
Exam section is automated to enable bar coding mechanism.
e-dummy numbering machine is installed in the examination section which saves
huge manual labor to be deployed during the examination time. Besides, the time
saved due to this effort has made the University possible to expedite the other
related work such as paper valuation and publication of results (within 30 days
from the date of last exam)
4.3.7 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and
quality research?
All Departments has been provided Laptops and Desktops with Wi-Fi so that teacher
may utilize the benefits of new technologies for effective teaching and let them
known to the latest developments in their areas of interest.
All the teachers are given with personal computers with 24 hours Wi-Fi and
internet facilities.
The SMART class rooms are available in all the departments to compliment the
conventional teaching and learning.
Intranet facilities are also available for internal communication.
e – resources available in the library is another facilitating feature which promotes
teaching and research.
4.3.8 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the University?
How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?
The classrooms of all the departments have provisions for using LCD projectors,
Computers interactive boards and white boards with other accessories.
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The classrooms are internet enabled with plug and play mechanism.
Teachers are encouraged to be computer friendly and avail these facilities in
preparing teaching modules and power point presentations.
There is a Common Computing Centre with 200 systems for students and
scholars, with high end softwares.
Learning resources available through online viz., spoken tutorial is used by the
students and the teachers for classroom teaching space. Besides, the printed
version of available resources, the teachers and the students are encouraged to use
the e-content available in web pages by including the concerned websites in the
reference list in each course.
Language laboratory is widely used by the students to improve communication skills.
4.3.9 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such initiatives?
Departments have assistant technical officer who will look after the computers and
computer related activities of the departments. Besides, they assist the teachers in
preparing teaching aids. Workshop – cum training programmes are organized in the
University, inviting experts to give hands on experience in multimedia material
preparation.
17 teachers participated in multimedia material preparation training programme
and prepared e-contents.
The suppliers of the computers give periodical services to maintain the systems.
4.3.10 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?
All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract
(AMC) basis. Besides, the ATO‟s appointed in all the departments will look after day
to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments in the departments as well as
in the labs. Electronic and Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining
the computers.
4.3.11 Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so,
what are the services availed of?
Yes, Bharathiar University is connected to the National Knowledge Network (NKN)
seamlessly at speeds of 1 Gbps to enable sharing of online information resources
among all Universities. The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network
for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related
institutions in the country. The NKN enables scientists, researchers and students from
different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human
development in critical and emerging areas. NKN acts as a test bed for research in the
area of network, security and delivery models for various services.
Advanced applications in areas such as Health, Education, Science & Technology,
Grid Computing, Bio informatics, Agriculture, and Governance are the integral part of
NKN. The entire network is seamlessly integrated with the global scientific
community at multiple gigabits per second speed. The NKN while impacting the
existing academic and student community will also alter the R&D landscape for
future generations
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4.3.12 Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other
education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?
Yes, the University is availing web resources through UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET-
E-Journal Consortium and provide open access to academic resources to the students,
scholars and members of faculty. All educational sites are allowed for access by using
firewall protection.
Our faculty members use to download research materials regularly through search
engines included in Google, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, Ask, Bing , Internet Archive,
Redz, fefoo, ResearchGate, carrot2, yahoo directory, duckduckgo, blekko, dmoz etc
and they are well acquainted with availing these online facility for enhancing their
knowledge.
4.3.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update,
deployment and maintenance of computers in the University.
Out of the total funds allotted for other expenditure for each department (except
teaching and non-teaching salary) roughly around three to five percent of the annual
budget is allotted for the maintenance of computers and other equipment.
4.3.14 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning
from closed University information network to open environment?
Transfer of teaching learning from closed University setup to open environment is
attempted by having access to EDUSAT, MOOC and (Massive Open Online Course),
Coursera, edX, Udacity etc.,
University is also planning to create central repository of e-contents prepared by the
members of faculty for easy access to the stakeholders. Besides, internships give
hands on training to students.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1 Does the University have an estate office / designated officer for overseeing the
maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few
campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.
Yes. Bharathiar University has a well established Estate Maintenance Office with
designated officers to oversee the maintenance of physical infrastructure. Some of the
initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience of the University include
construction of
Check dam, percolation ponds
Rose garden
Fountains
Teachers Park, Children Park, Chief Minister Birthday Park
Proper roads linking the departments
Solar lights
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4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained?
Give details.
The sweeping, cleaning and scavenging at the University campus, maintaining hostels
and staff quarters up keeping are taken care of by university Engineering Department.
Maintaining University campus and building is the responsibility of the Maintenance
Department. The Estate maintenance office is headed by the University engineer in
the cadre of Executive Engineer who is deputed from public works department,
Government of Tamilnadu. The office is functioning with the following staff
1. Two Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil)(up gradation)
2. One Junior Engineer
3. One Junior Draughting Officer
4. Retired Engineers for own seeing new construction
The major building works, maintenance and repairs, additions and alteration,
improvement works both for civil and electrical were executed based on the funds
allotted in the budget estimate.
Major construction activities
S. No Name of the Building Total area in
Sq.ft
Approx.Cost
(in lakhs)
1
Construction of second floor over the
International Students Centre in Bharathiar
University
9688 ` 100.00
2
Construction of ground and first floor
building for Bio Technology and Genetic
Engineering Department.
27298 ` 320.00
3 Construction of first floor building for
Examination Hall in Bharathiar University. 5272 ` 53.00
4
Construction of Book Storage Godown for
School of Distance Education in
Bharathiar University.
3875 ` 49.00
5
Construction of second floor building for
Sociology Department in Bharathiar
University
4593 ` 62.00
6
Construction of first floor building over the
existing guest house in Bharathiar
University
1615 ` 30.75
7
Construction of second floor over the
Mathematics building in Bharathiar
University
13661 ` 160.00
8
Construction of second floor over the first
floor of Commerce and Education
Department in Bharathiar University
5770 ` 62.00
9
Construction of second floor over the
existing Bio-Technology building in
Bharathiar University
13661 ` 175.00
10 Construction of Dining Hall near
Multipurpose Hall in Bharathiar University 5000 ` 25.00
11
Construction of Guest House (Hostel) for
Academic Staff College in Bharathiar
University.
22836 ` 348.00
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12
Construction of ground floor and first floor
building for Physical Science Department
in Bharathiar University
48370 ` 550.00
13
Construction of first floor over Electronics
and Instrumentation Department in
Bharathiar University
2713 ` 20.00
14 Construction of toilet block Kambar Hostel
in Bharathiar University 510 ` 18.00
15 Additional construction of Kasthuribai
Hostel (Phase II) in Bharathiar University 26836 ` 350.00
16
Construction of first floor building over the
existing guest house in Bharathiar
University
1615 ` 30.75
17 Construction of Generator room in
Bharathiar University. 236 ` 10.00
18 Construction of Examination and Valuation
block (Phase I) in Bharathiar University. 44156 ` 550.00
19 Construction of Common Amenities centre
in Bharathiar University. 64 ` 9.50
20 Construction of Bus service station in
Bharathiar University. 2471 ` 36.00
21
Construction of toilets for the Department
of Electronics and Instrumentation
Department Building near Dining Hall in
Bharathiar University.
323 ` 8.00
22 Construction of Ladies hostel (Phase I) in
Bharathiar University. 46570 ` 550.00
23
Construction of Additional class room and
toilet block in the Eastern wing of
Management block in Bharathiar
University.
7470 ` 137.00
24 Construction of Gents Hostel (Phase II) in
Bharathiar University. 46570 ` 550.00
25
Construction of ground floor building for
Physical Education Department Phase I in
Bharathiar University.
12190 ` 230.00
26
Construction of ground floor building for
Physical Education Department Phase II in
Bharathiar University. 13993 ` 260.00
27 Construction of Rest room building for
drivers in Bharathiar University. 388 ` 9.95
28 Construction of Servant room (male cook)
in Bharathiar University. 1033 ` 7.15
29 Construction of Gas room and drain for
Kasthuribai Hostel in Bharathiar University. 129 ` 7.15
30
Construction of Ladies and Gents toilets
near Book Storage Godown to the SED in
Bharathiar University
316 ` 9.10
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31 Pro-Construction of toilet near Canteen in
Bharathiar University. 528 ` 8.10
32
Construction of second floor East wing
(part) over the Physical Science building in
Bharathiar University.
13465 ` 190.00
33
Construction of Radiation and Protection
and source room building of Medical
Physics Department in Bharathiar
University.
2034 ` 30.00
34
Construction of second floor over the North
wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar
University.
7266 ` 138.00
35
Construction of second floor over the North
wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar
University.
5544 ` 106.00
36
Construction of Servant shed for the food
court to the SDE building in Bharathiar
University.
299 ` 7.00
37 Construction of Guest House for Academic
Staff College 2375 ` 348.00
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Criterion - V
Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the University have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what
are its structural and functional characteristics?
Yes, the University has a system for student support and mentoring as it is a strategy
for youth development as well as a path to successful adulthood and career
advancement for students. Each teacher in the capacity of a mentor is assigned with a
student strength of around 20 students (1:20) at the department level.
Implementation of Mentoring System:
The mentees will be attached to the same mentor for the entire period of study. A
tutorial file containing the personal details, performance in academics and other
extracurricular activities is maintained individually for all the students. The mentor
also takes care of the attendance. The mentors shall meet the mentees and record the
outcome of the meetings in the Tutorial file. Need based counseling is given to the
students and if necessary, parents are also updated. Based on the academic
performance of the students, slow learners are guided to take remedial coaching,
advanced learners are encouraged to do case presentations, paper presentations and
publications.
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic
mentoring?
The induction and introductory programme organized in the beginning of each
academic year introduces the students information pertaining to the availability of
supportive courses from various departments, the academic facilities like library,
laboratories etc.,
Academic mentoring helps the students to evaluate their performance as well as to
seek need based additional help from the mentors.
In the hostels there are senior residential advisors as wardens to take care of the
requirements of inmates.
The student development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, popular
lecture series introduce the students about the recent developments and the current
trends in academic as well as research areas.
Besides, on an average two programmes per year are conducted on advanced
research methodology for the benefit of the research scholars.
Remedial coaching classes are also conducted for the benefit of socially
disadvantaged and academically underperformed students.
Continuous Internal Assessment by teachers encourages the students to perform
better in the classroom ambience.
Some departments like BSMED, invites alumni for the orientation of the freshers
thereby build a branding.
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5.1.3 Does the University have any personal enhancement and development schemes
such as career counseling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and
orientation to well being for its students? Give details of such schemes.
Yes, the students get the benefit of academic and career counseling through
a) the placement officers at the department level
b) through Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare. They
have created the following websites for career opportunities.
www.careervarsity.com is a Learning Portal for Career Aspiring Students.
www.civilservicecoach.com is useful for civil service aspirants.
Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching Academy is functioning at the
University to coach the aspirants for civil services exams.
University has signed MoU with TCS, HCL, UTL Technologies, IIT Bombay and
Infosys for preparation of industry required curriculum and faculty training.
Soft skill training programmes are also given at the department level.
The use of English language laboratories is encouraged with the intention of
improving the language skills of the students.
Finishing schools were organized by the Department of Extension, Career Guidance
and Students Welfare under which so far seven programmes were organized for 1240
students and 05 programmes were organized benefiting 242 teachers.
Under affirmative programmes for SC / ST minorities and economically weaker
sections of students 17 events were organized for 1050 students and 221 were
selected for placement.
5.1.4 Does the University publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes,
what are the main issues/activities/information included/provided to students
through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?
Yes, the University publishes its updated prospectus and handbook annually.
The Prospectus contains the following information
Profile of the University
Vision and Mission of the University
Courses Offered, Sanctioned Strength & Eligibility
Fee Details
Procedure for Securing Admission
Reservation Seat Matrix for Various Courses
Opportunities for Learning, Teaching and Assessment
The Academic Calendar is given to the students during the beginning of each
academic year which contains information pertaining to the following
Tentative Exam Schedule
The syndicate members, administrators, deans of faculties, wardens, faculty
members of the University departments and officers of the University
Names of the schools, departments, courses and members of the faculty
Information about students associations and clubs
Fee structure and rules for payment of fee for students and scholars
Types and eligibility for the award of scholarships and fellowships
Library rules and regulations
School of Distance Education, CCII, COP / CPP
UGC – Academic staff college
Students Amenities Service Centre
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The University also publishes Annual Reports which contain the details of
University departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges.
Vice-Chancellor‟s Engagements
University Administration
Status Report ( Financial, School of Distance Education, Academic Staff
College, College Development Council, National Service Scheme, Library and
Hostels)
Report from the University Departments
Report from the Affiliated Colleges (Government, Constituent, Aided and Self
supporting)
Examination details
Recognized Research Institutions
All these information‟s can also be accessed online.
5.1.5 Specify the type and number of University scholarships / freeships given to the students
during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details
The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for
eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with
faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency
expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four
research scholars per department are given scholarships. Status report of the student
getting fellowship will be submitted in the last week of every month and subsequently
the dispersal of funds will be made within seven working days. Besides, there is a
policy of admitting one deserving meritorious student in each department under free
education every year where the tuition fee and the boarding lodging expenses were
totally waived.
5.1.6 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government,
central government and other national agencies?
All socially disadvantaged group of students receive scholarship from the State
Government and the Central Government scholarship in the form of SC/ST, BC
Scholarships.
S.No Name of the Scholarship Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
1. Rajiv Gandhi - 14 07 11 - - 32
2. Moulana Azad 03 - 01 03 01 - 08
URF 52 49 41 45 47 -
3. JRF (NET) 05 10 16 06 04 - 41
4. DST – INSPIRE 05 09 06 07 03 - 30
5. ICSSR – SRF 01 01 02 05 - 03 12
6. ICMR - SRF - - - - 03 01 04
7. CSIR – SRF - - 15 - 02 01 18
8. UGC - SC / ST Post Doctoral - - - - 03 04 07
9. UGC – Post Doctoral for
Women - - - - - 02 02
Total 66 83 88 77 63 11 154
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5.1.7 Does the University have an international student cell to attract foreign students
and cater to their needs?
The University has Overseas Student Support Service (OSSS) co-ordinated by a
member of faculty to cater to the needs of the overseas students. The University
website provides all the related information.
5.1.8 What types of support services are available for
Overseas students:
Overseas Students Support Services (OSSS) is the first port of centre in Bharathiar
University for overseas or international students. OSSS will help the overseas
students to settle in a new environment and assist with the practicalities of living
in India and completing their studies in Bharathiar University. OSSS will also
advice on aspects of University accommodation, counseling, health and
employment. Help is extended in getting registration with local police and
extending their visa process when they are in need.
The courses which attract the interest of the foreign students such as English,
Biotechnology, Computer Applications, BSMED, Electronics & Instrumentation
are identified and preference is given for admission to overseas students.
Physically challenged/differently abled students:
There is exclusive quota for admission of physically challenged. One seat is
reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for admission into all
the courses.
Services of scribes and allotment of extra time of 30 minute are provided to the
visually challenged students. Multi Media Material preparation centre is
established to help the differently abled students. Ramps are constructed in all the
buildings for their support.
SC/ST, OBC and Economically Weaker Sections:
For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University
follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of
Tamilnadu. Government of India scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates
whose parent‟s income is below ` 2,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of
75% attendance in their previous year of study.
Post metric scholarship is available for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu
whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of
75% attendance in their previous year of study
Higher educational special loan scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates of
Tamilnadu whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a.
Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship is available for SC candidates to pursue M. Phil /Ph. D
degree programmes.
Tuition fee is fully waived for SC/ST students. SC/ST welfare cell is functioning
to redress their grievances.
Anna Civil Service Coaching Centre is functioning for the student‟s career
development and progression.
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Students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and
Abroad
University encourages students to participate in various Inter-University
competitions, conferences, sports and cultural activities. University provides duty
leave and travel allowance to the students. Many of our research scholars from
science disciplines have benefitted with DST/DBT travel grant to attend
conferences and seminars abroad.
Health centre/health insurance etc.
On campus a full time doctor, nurses and ambulance facilities are available at
Bharathiar University hospital. It takes care of the health of the students, teaching
and non teaching staff. Medical consultation is provided on all working days.
Health insurance is available for students, staffs and members of faculty.
Fitness centre
Fitness centre focuses on maintaining and developing physical fitness, weight
reduction and body building. Qualified fitness instructors are available for men
and women on all the working days. All the exercise equipments are available in
this centre.
Skill development (Spoken English, Computer Literacy, etc.)
Language laboratory is functioning for all students to improve their
communication skills. Soft skill development programmes are conducted by all
the departments. Depending on the needs of the students, computer training is also
given. Specific courses are included in the curriculum. Internet centre is available
for the students to develop computer skills and use internet resources. The centre
is managed by a coordinator and two supporting staff.
Performance enhancement for slow learners
University is conducting remedial coaching classes for weak students and it
provides training to the teachers to identify slow learners and the way of treating
them. Mentors also take care of the slow learners.
Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning / corporate /
business houses, etc
MoUs signed with various foreign Universities like
Munster University, Munster, Germany
St. George‟s University of London, United Kingdom
National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan by the Dept of Biotechnology
Yunyang Teachers College, Hubei Province, China
Huaihua University, China
Korea Maritime University, Korea
Yonsei University, South Korea
Energy Conversion Research Centre (ECRC), Doshisha University, Japan
University of Arkansas, USA
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of
Sciences, China
University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
University of Canada, West Victoria, British Columbia, UK
National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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Anglia Ruskin University, UK
University Jean Monnet, Telecom Saint-Etienne, France
Sheyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal
Research, Shenyang, China
National University of Singapore, Singapore
enable the students to have exchange opportunities. In the internships, students are
sent to various industries, organizations to get the practical exposure and get
knowledge about the functioning of the organizations. Exposure of students to
other institutions is made possible when they are taken to TCS, HCL, Infosys,
UTL Technologies and also Manufacturing Units for industrial visits. Besides the
departments are arranging study tours to the students which helps them to learn
practically.
Publication of student magazines
The University is publishing student magazine which contains the creativity of the
students such as articles, drawing, poems, riddles, interesting information etc.
Besides, newsletter is published by the University Department of Communication
& Media Studies and Women‟s Studies.
5.1.9 Does the University provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students
appearing for civil services, defense services, NET/SET and any other competitive
examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?
Yes. University has a centre called Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching
Academy which conducts coaching classes for civil services and competitive
examinations. It is functioning through the funding of Anna Institute of Management,
Chennai, and Government of Tamilnadu. About 100 trainees from Coimbatore,
Nilgiris, Tirupur, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Madurai,
Ramanathapuram, Vellore & Thiruvannamalai districts are undergoing. Civil Services
Preliminary examination coaching under this institute. The coaching is residential in
nature; Due to the presence of this centre, Civil Service aspirants all over the western
zone of Tamilnadu have been getting free coaching for the Civil Services Exams.
Since, its inception, 11 trainees have passed the Preliminary Examination of Civil
Services and have joined in All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, Government of
Tamilnadu, Chennai for their main examination. In addition to this, 21 trainees who
had undergone coaching under this institute have been selected as Inspectors of
Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of India through Fast
Track Selection process. As well, a trainee Mr. Venkatesh Prabhu has been selected as
the topper in the country as Flying officer through the Fast Track Selection conducted
by the Staff Selection Board of Mysore and Dehradun. More than 20 trainees of this
coaching Academy have become Group-II, Group-III officials; Ms. R. Kalpana, a
trainee of this institute has emerged as a topper in the South India in the Reserve Bank
of India Officer Exams. Two of our trainees in the academy has cleared IAS main
in 2015.
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5.1.10 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student participation in sports
and extracurricular activities through strategies/schemes such as
Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations
Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
Any other (please specify)
The Physical Education Department is working to promote sports activities. Students
are encouraged and trained by the physical educators to participate and win in inter
University/college sports competitions. Additional classes are taken to the players
who miss the regular classes. The sports persons when they are representing the
University outside the city are given retests to earn their internal assessment marks.
Duty leave is provided for the sports students. Gym is available with all the
equipments to maintain the physical fitness of the students. For non physical
education students one course is offered as supportive course on Yoga Education,
Health, Fitness and Wellness. Dietary requirements of the sports students are taken
care off in the hostels by giving extra egg, milk and protein rich food.
Special exam will be conducted for sports participants during examination period, if
they happen to miss the exams due to his / her participation in inter University, State
and National level tournaments. During coaching camp, the selected University team
players will be provided daily allowances and travel allowances further the players
will be provided track suits and competition sports wears with University emblem.
The medal winners in all India Inter University competitions for individual events and
team events will be honored with cash awards of ` 10, 000 & ` 5, 000 respectively.
5.1.11 Does the University have an institutionalized mechanism for students‟ placement?
What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare
them for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?
Yes. Every department has faculty co-ordinators to take of placement activities for
which separate budget allotment is there. Apart from domain knowledge the students
are trained on soft skills, and communication skills. The Department of Extension,
Career Guidance conducts Finishing Schools to enhance the employability of the
students of University departments and affiliated colleges benefiting the students and
placement officers (teacher). Besides, www.careervarsity.com a learning portal is
created to cater to the needs of career aspiring students.
5.1.12 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different
employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus
during the last four years).
Eight On campus and Off campus Job fairs were conducted and 956 students
(University / Colleges) were placed in the last year due to the placement services
provided by the University. TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL regularly visit the
University for placement of students.
5.1.13 Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its
activities and contributions to the development of the University?
The Bharathiar University Alumni Association has been formally inaugurated on 22nd
October 2001. In an era of networking and collaboration, it is the alumni support,
which is definitely a value addition for any institution destined to move towards
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excellence. Alumni keep on posting information about job placement and variety of
issues which help the University to take steps to bring the changes in the process of
the development of the students. Alumni being a part BoS do contribute towards
curriculum development in all the department. There is provision for the alumni to get
registered with the alumni association through the University website.
Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development has a registered
Alumni Association. The Alumni involved in various activities like
orienting the new entrants
delivering special lectures on job opportunity
conducting panel discussion
Training the students to face interviews
„NEXUS‟ is Seminar organized exclusively by the Alumni in which eminent
Alumni industrialists are invited and Best Entrepreneur and Best Alumni awards
are given to deserving alumni.
„AXIS‟ is the flag ship event of BSMED where, the best project award is given to
student of BSMED which is partially sponsored by the Alumni.
5.1.14 Does the University have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the
nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed?
The Bharathiar University established the grievance cell to redress the grievances of
the students, teachers and staff working not only in the University but also in the
affiliated colleges.
Any aggrieved student / employee of the University with a grievance may approach
the cell in writing and they are provided with proper advocacy to express their
grievance. The cell is guided by the principle of natural justice in hearing and settling
the grievance. The members of grievance redressal committee are:
1. Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairperson
2. Registrar Ex-officio Secretary
3. Director Students Welfare
4. Deputy Registrar (SA) Member
5. Dean, CDC Member
6. Dean, Research Member
7. Officer-in-Charge GR Cell Member
8. UG/PG students(s)/Research
Scholar(s)/representative(s) Special Invitees
In order to redress the grievances of the students and other stakeholders, a system is
introduced in the University by way of placing a “Green box” at the entrance of the
University where the stake holders are free to lodge any complaints / grievance
without any fear of being identified. The whole system of redressal of grievance is
directly handled by the Vice-Chancellor‟s office.
5.1.15 Does the University promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conduction
gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with
issues related to sexual harassment? Give details.
Yes, the Department of Women Studies conducts many programmes to create
awareness on issues of the women and strategies of managing the issues, gender
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equality, gender awareness, gender sensitivity, gender responsiveness and gender
mainstreaming etc. The University has Women Harassment Redressal Cell which is
working for the welfare of the women in campus. The Department of Women Studies
has conducted Gender Audit on campus. Every year Women‟s Day is celebrated on
March 8th
by honoring outstanding Women achievers in the choosen field.
5.1.16 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been
reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases?
Yes. Anti-ragging cell is constituted in the University as per the norms of the UGC.
Anti-ragging slogan is displayed in the notice boards of all the departments of
University. No reports were received in the University with regard to ragging.
Adequate preventive measures to check ragging is also given at the beginning of the
academic year itself. Besides fresher‟s day is celebrated in all the Departments
welcoming the juniors by seniors to get along and socialize with in the departments.
In the beginning of academic year, wardens visit hostels frequently to ensure a
conducive environment to the freshers.
5.1.17 How does the University elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the
overall development of its students?
The cooperation of various stakeholders of the University is elicited through the
feedback received from them on various occasions. To cite a few, feedback from
Students on teachers, syllabi, curriculum and infrastructure are obtained regularly.
Industrial experts and employers is obtained through the meetings of the Board of
Studies, Planning Board, SCAA, Syndicate and Senate Meetings.
Academic external expert is obtained during academic audit.
Alumni and parents during the Curriculum Development meeting
The HR persons of the companies visiting for recruitment.
The apex bodies such as UGC and State Government received during the finance
committee meetings help the University to elicit the co-operation of the stake
holders to ensure the overall development.
5.1.18 How does the University ensure the participation of women students in intra-and
inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of
sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.
The University conducts inter-departmental cultural fest involving the
participation of all the PG students especially women students
In commemoration of birthday of Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiar, a three day
cultural fest Bharathi Kalai Vizha was conducted involving the students of the
University departments and affiliated colleges.
During hostel days cultural events are held.
The students are motivated to conduct festivals like Onam, Pongal, Dushara,
Ifthar, Republic day, Independence day and Christmas where the girls students
actively participate in the cultural activities.
Department of Physical Education takes care of participation of women in sports
Women students are also deputed to Regional and National level cultural
programmes organized by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
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5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 What is the student strength of the University for the current academic year?
Analyze the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years.
Student Progression %
PG to M.Phil. 43
PG to Ph.D. 24
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 34 (mostly from science depts)
5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the
University?
The completion rate during the time span stipulated by the University in the Post
Graduate programmes in the University department is around 93%
5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/qualified in
examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL
/ GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?
a) UGC-CSIR (NET) : 110
b) SET : 39
c) GATE : 17
d) GRE : 02
e) TOEFL : 06
f) Indian Civil Service : 03
g) IAS Preliminary Exams : 11
h) IAS - Main : 02
i) IAF Pilot : 17
j) Intelligence Bureau : 15
k) TNPSC Group II Services : 17
The students are encouraged to appear for NET / SLET and other competitive exams.
The list furnished is only tentative. We are unable to trace the performance of the
students in the above said exams once they leave the University.
5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses
submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years.
Number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted / accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected
Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Ph.D
Submitted 246 318 477 503 773
Accepted 240 310 470 496 622
Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 -
Rejected - - - - -
D.Litt
Submitted 01 02
Accepted - -
Resubmitted - -
Rejected - -
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D.Sc
Submitted 02 02 02 02
Accepted 01 02 - -
Resubmitted - - - -
Rejected - - - -
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students.
Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students‟ participation.
List of Sports
Year Sports Level Medals
2014-
2015
Kabaddi (women) South Zone Inter
University Silver
Kabaddi (women) All India Inter
University Bronze
Badminton (men) South Zone Inter
University Bronze
Basketball (men) South Zone Inter
University Bronze
Hockey women South Zone Inter
University Silver
Power lifting (men) All India Inter
University Bronze
2013-
2014
Athletics – Decathlon (men) All India Inter
University Gold
Athletics – Decathlon (men) All India Inter
University Bronze
Athletics – Triple Jump (men) All India Inter
University Silver
Athletics – Steeple Chase (women) All India Inter
University Bronze
Power lifting (women) All India Inter
University Bronze
Volleyball (men) All India Inter
University III Place
Volleyball (men) South Zone Inter
University II Place
2012-
2013
Athletics – Long Jump (men) All India Inter
University Gold
Athletics - Triple Jump (men) All India Inter
University Silver
Power lifting (women) All India Inter
University Silver
Volleyball (men) All India Inter
University III Place
Volleyball (men) South Zone Inter
University III Place
2011-
2012
Volleyball (men) All India Inter
University III Place
Volleyball (men) South Zone Inter
University III Place
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Athletics - Triple Jump (men) All India Inter
University Bronze
2010-
2011
Volleyball (men) All India Inter
University III Place
Volleyball (men) South Zone Inter
University III Place
Athletics - Triple Jump (men) All India Inter
University Bronze
Bharathi Kalai Vizha -2013-14
Inter – College Cultural Competitions
Consolidated Results – Inter College
S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place
1 Classical Dane Vishalini.A (LRG) Reshma.R (STC) Athulya.S (B U
Gudalur)
2 Folk Dance PKR Arts College for
Women, Gobi
Kongunadu Arts
College,
Coimbatore
GVG Visalakshi
College,
Udumalpet
3 Skits Hindustan College of
Arts & Science
Kovai Kalaimagal
College of Arts &
Science
Kamalam
College of Arts &
Science
4 Mime GVG College of Arts &
Science
Kovai Kalaimagal
College of Arts &
Science
Kongu Arts &
Science
5 Classical Vocal-
Solo
SaraswathiThayarajaCol
lege and PKR Arts &
Science College
GVG College Vasavi College
6 Instrumental
TalaVadya
VLBJanakiammal
College of Arts &
Science
Nil Nil
7 InstrumentalSwar
aVadya Nil Nil Nil
8 Light
Vocal(Indian) PKR College
Hindustan
College KG College
9 Western
Vocal(Solo) Nirmala College AG College Nil
10 Group
Song(Indian) PKR College GVG College VLB College
11 Group
Song(Western) Nirmala College
Hindustan
College Nil
12 On the sport
painting
Amnijith.V (Bishop
Appasamy College)
S.Preetha
(Emracd Heights
College)
Princy Pachel
(Sri GVG
Visalakshmi
College)
13 Collage K.Prabhavathi (Sri GVG
Visalakshmi College)
B.Ashwathi (Nift-
Tea College of
Kinitwear)
E.Priya Dharshini
(Kongu Arts &
Science College)
14 Poster Making
T.Prarthana (Nift- Tea
College of Kinitwear)
V.Manjula Devi
(Sri GVG
Visalakshmi
College)
A.Nirmal
(Tirupur
Kumaran College
for Women)
15 Cartooning Samuel John (BU Arts
& Science College-
B.T.Vigneswar
(Kongu Arts &
S.Ramya (KSR
College of Arts &
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Guddalur) Science College) Science)
16 Rangoli
Shalini – (Nift- Tea
College of Kinitwear)
Deepika Devi
(Kongu Arts &
Science College)
Vedanayaki.H
(AdharshVidhyal
aya College of
Arts & Science
for Women)
17 Tamil Elocution
K.Santhosh Kumar
(Govt Arts College,
Coimbatore)
V.SivaKumar
(Dr.SNSRajalaks
hmi Arts &
Science College)
S.Senthil Kumar
(Saraswathi
Thayaraja
College
18 English Elocution Diyya (NirmalaCollege) Vijayadasan
(STC)
Jomini(Konguna
du College)
Consolidated Results – Inter Departments
S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place
1 Classical Dane Ragu.R - Tamil Sathya.T - English Gomathi.S –
Computer Science
2 Folk Dance English PhysicalEducation Econometrics
3 Skits English
Department Nil Nil
4 Mime English Social Work Mass
Communication
5 Classical
Vocal-Solo Nano Science English
Textiles &
Apparel Design
6 Instrumental
TalaVadya Nano Science English Nil
7 Instrumental
SwaraVadya English Nil Nil
8 Light
Vocal(Indian) English Tamil Nil
9 Western
Vocal(Solo) English Nil Nil
10 Group
Song(Indian) English Tamil Nil
11 Group
Song(Western) English Nil Nil
12 On the sport
painting
G.Kabin
Antony –
(Mathematics)
MohammedShehabudeen.MN
- (Physical Education)
M.Merlin Singh –
(Social Work)
13 College
J.Saravana
Kumar
(Textiles &
Apparel
Design)
A.Tharani Vanavalli English)
T.Anu
Priya(Commerce)
14 Poster Making R.Nabel Lizzy
(Mathematics) N.Ravi Kumar (English)
N.Balaji (Physical
Education)
15 Cartooning
Ranjith.C
(Textiles &
Apparel
Design)
A.Siva (Social Work) N.R.Pavithra
(Commerce
16 Rangoli R.Krithika
(Mathematics) Ragu (Tamil)
Bala Muniandy
(Social Work)
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17 Tamil
Elocution
Ramesh
Kumar.M
(Tamil)
Maha Lakshmi (English)
Nambi Anand
(Econometrics)
18 English
Elocution
Narain Yadav
(Econometrics) Lalith (Psychology)
Vishnu Priya
(English)
5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and
cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /
International, etc. during the last four years.
There are as many as 25 association and clubs to involve students in extracurricular
activities on-campus and off-campus. Some of the clubs actively engage the students
include photography club, trekking club, literature and orators club, acting club,
music club, campus development club, nature club, yoga club and cultural club. These
clubs are guided by members of faculty as faculty advisors.
5.3.3 Does the University conduct special drives/campaigns for students to promote
heritage consciousness?
The Department of Social Work conducts rural or tribal camps to promote heritage
consciousness among students. Through experts, the department conducts workshop
on street theatre and make the students to perform street theatre in village streets, bus
stop, malls etc., to promote heritage consciousness. Programmes organized by
Vivekananda Kendra and the active participation and organization of our students and
faculty in the Classical tamil conference World Classical Tamil Conference has also
promoted heritage consciousness. Celebration of Onam, Dushra, Christmas and Ifthar
on campus promotes secularism at the same time create heritage consciousness.
5.3.4 How does the University involve and encourage its students to publish materials
like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the
major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four
academic sessions.
Faculty members are helping the students to identify and bring out their creative skills.
Students are encouraged by their faculty to publish magazines. The Department of
Communication and Media Studies as well as Women Studies bring out a newsletter.
5.3.5 Does the University have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details
on its constitution, activities and funding.
There is no student council in Bharathiar University
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.
There are student representatives (1 male, 1 female) for each class, as well as each hostel.
Students also participate as committee members to look after various activities of the
hostels such as purchase of provisions, monitoring mess, attendance of students,
cleanliness etc. Besides, academic bodies like BoS, committee of CBCS involve the
students and their participation. As members of BoS and CBCS, the students are able to
express their views about the curriculum, adequacy of the syllabi etc.,
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Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the University.
Vision of Bharathiar University
“Educate to Elevate”
Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth.
The aim is not only focused on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould
the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and
national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to
Elevate”. The University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and
protecting the rich heritage of our past and secular ideals of the nation.
Mission of Bharathiar University
To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to
excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social,
cultural and economic needs of the nation".
To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with
synergistic interaction with the industry and society.
To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face
the emerging challenges of the knowledge area.
To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal
partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.
To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading
to newer products and processes.
To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to
justice and equality.
6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in
terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the
institution‟s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?
Yes. The Mission statement of Bharathiar University undoubtedly define the
distinctive characteristics in addressing the needs of the society by striving to be
innovative at the same time inclusive in transferring knowledge which serves the
social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. Our mission is to prepare the
students to work for societal transformation with values of justice and equality. At the
same time we inculcate a global vision with international skill sets through synergic
interaction with industry.
6.1.3 How is the leadership involved
i. in ensuring the organization‟s management system development,
implementation and continuous improvement?
The Vice-Chancellor being the academic head of the institution interacts periodically
with the administrative departments through the Registrar being the administrative
head. The Syndicate is the governing body, the senate is the advisory body and
Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) under the chairmanship of Vice-
Chancellor meets regularly with a prior agenda. The proceedings are minuted and
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there is a follow up to oversee that the decisions taken in the statutory bodies are
implemented on time. Besides, these committees are entrusted with the task of
developing, implementing and improving participatory decentralized management
system for continuous improvement. The Deans, the Coordinators, Coordinator -
CBCS, Chairmen - BoS, Coordinator – IQAC other designated coordinators are
responsible for introducing new courses, restructuring the existing ones and
innovating the methods of teaching in the emerging areas of interest. The College
Development Council (CDC) caters to the developmental needs of the affiliated
institutions. The BoS for research programme ensures the quality of the research
programme by conducting admission test and periodical doctoral committee meetings.
ii. in interacting with its stakeholders:
The students being the main stakeholder have direct access to Heads of the
Departments, Registrar, Deans and Vice-Chancellor for interaction. The Vice-
Chancellor also meets the students and research scholars at least twice a year,
sensitize them about the new developments on campus and motivate them for higher
levels of achievements. Interaction of Heads of the Departments with alumni,
industrialists and educationalists takes place in the meetings of BoS. The views of the
parents on curriculum, teaching learning methods and quality of education are
recorded in the CBCS‟s parents meet. Besides, there is regular interaction with apex
bodies such as UGC and the State Government. Whenever our students are placed,
feedback from the HR professionals are also collected and reviewed at the department
level. When new students are enrolled they are given orientation about CBCS,
effective use of resources and assessment methods.
iii. in reinforcing a culture of excellence: The year 2013 was marked on the Year of Excellence by our University. Year 2014
was marked as Year of Innovation. The University took lot of initiatives in
enhancing quality of higher education in academic as well as administrative side by
promoting culture of excellence. Every department conducted a minimum of two
Seminar/Conference/Workshop by inviting external experts. Both teachers and
students were encouraged to present papers in seminars as well as publish their
research work in reputed journals. The departments were asked to submit monthly
performance reports. E-governance initiatives were encouraged at the administrative
level. Teachers were encouraged to apply for more projects. Excellence is ensured
through consistency of our services, transparency and accountability at all levels,
public disclosure of our policies and programs, establishing benchmarks and adopting
best practices. The State Government has provided special grants to invite scholars
from other countries example Botany Department.
iv. striving to fulfill organizational needs:
With the growth in the number of academic departments and the admission of
students and research scholars there has been increased demand for physical
infrastructure, academic requirements as well as human resource. These requirements
are recommended by the respective departments and discussed by the statutory bodies
for making budgetary provision and maintenance. Expenditure towards
modernization, replacement of equipments is met from the budget allotments to the
departments. Special infrastructural needs are met from grants such as UGC
infrastructure, UGC-SAP, DST-PURSE, DST-FIST etc. The syndicate and finance
committee in the annual budget meetings allot grants for recruiting additional faculty
and support staff.
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6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a
year? If so, state the reasons.
The top leadership position of the University has not remained vacant for more than a
year. However in few cases (CoE, Director – ASC, Dean – CDC) senior faculty
members were given additional in-charge to fill the time gap before filling the
vacancies.
6.1.5 Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are filled
and meetings conducted regularly?
Yes, the University ensures that all positions in various statutory bodies are duly filled
as and when the vacancy arises and the meetings are conducted regularly.
The details of meetings conducted for syndicate and senate of the University are given below:
Dates of Syndicate Meeting:
S.No Particulars Date
2010
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 08.03.2010
02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 12.04.2010
03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.06.2010
04 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 15.07.2010
05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 26.08.2010
06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 22.10.2010
07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 16.11.2010
08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.12.2010
2011
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 15.02.2011
02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 28.02.2011
03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 29.04.2011
04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.05.2011
05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 21.06.2011
06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 05.08.2011
07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.11.2011
08 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 24.11.2011
09 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.12.2011
10 Special Syndicate Meeting
(Finance Committee Minutes Approval) 22.12.2011
2012
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 24.01.2012
02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 10.03.2012
03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 19.05.2012
04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 08.06.2012
05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 27.07.2012
06 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 10.08.2012
07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.08.2012
08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.10.2012
09 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.12.2012
10 Special Syndicate Meeting
(Finance Committee Minutes Approval) 22.12.2012
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2013
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 14.02.2013
02 Special Syndicate Meeting 16.04.2013
03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 28.05.2013
04 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 06.06.2013
05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.06.2013
06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 01.08.2013
07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 11.10.2013
08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 21.12.2013
2014
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 10.03.2014
02 Special Syndicate Meeting 25.03.2014
03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.05.2014
04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 18.06.2014
05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 25.08.2014
06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 24.10.2014
07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 19.12.2014
08 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 22.12.2014
09 Special Syndicate Meeting 29.12.2014
2015
01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 13.03.2015
02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 13.04.2015
Dates of Senate Meeting:
S.No Particulars Date
2010
01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 11.06.2010
02 Annual Senate Meeting 30.12.2010
2011
01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 30.06.2011
02 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to the Syndicate) 25.11.2011
03 Annual Senate Meeting 28.12.2011
2012
01 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to VC‟s Search
Committee) 25.05.2012
02 Ordinary Senate Meeting 22.06.2012
03 Annual Senate Meeting 27.12.2012
2013
01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 24.06.2013
02 Annual Senate Meeting 27.12.2013
2014
01 Special Senate Meeting 20.01.2014
02 Ordinary Senate Meeting 30.06.2014
03 Special Senate Meeting 25.11.2014
04 Annual Senate Meeting 31.12.2014
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6.1.6 Does the University promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate
the levels of participative management.
Yes, University promotes a culture of participative management in curriculum
development, research and administration. The Syndicate is the governing body, the
Senate is the decision making body and the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs
is (SCAA), the authority to decide on course and curriculum and other academic
matters of the University. The composition of three apex bodies reveals the
divergenee of the stake holders viz., the University faculty and faculty from affiliated
colleges, the principals and eminent personalities of the society as well as the
government representatives as part of participative management. There are several
sub-committees in each body to study the issues in detail and present to the respective
body for decision making.
The diversity of these participants in decision making enables the leadership to
identify the organizational needs from all the stakeholders. Monthly meetings of the
Vice-Chancellor with the Heads of the Academic and Administrative departments and
the follow up faculty meetings provide avenues to involve everybody in participative
management.
6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the
University to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to
them to become autonomous.
The University has 108 affiliated colleges of which 22 enjoy autonomous status
and 04 colleges are recognized as Colleges with Potential for Excellence.
The senior faculty members of the University are nominated as representatives in
both statutory and non-statutory committees in the affiliated colleges. For
example, College Committee, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Board of
Studies and Results Passing Boards.
When the affiliated colleges intend to start either a new programme or increase the
student strength and to decide on admission of research students, University
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constitutes an inspection committee which examines the request in the light of
demand for such requests; availability of teachers, space, books in the library,
laboratory etc. and decision is taken accordingly. Thereby the affiliated colleges
are assisted and guided by the University. Besides University encourages the
affiliated colleges which have completed 10 years of existence to apply for
autonomous status. All the possible guidance and assistance are provided by the
University right from the curriculum development to conduct of exam to new
autonomous colleges. The IQAC coordinator also supports colleges in securitizing
about assessment and accreditation of colleges and in preparing the self study
report.
The Dean, CDC conducts meetings of Principals to brief the guidelines for various
funded schemes to colleges and encourages eligible colleges to apply for
autonomy as well as for various schemes to raise fund from UGC.
6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and
Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?
The provision to confer degrees by autonomous colleges is not incorporated in the
University Act and Statutes.
6.1.9 How does the University groom leadership at various levels? Give details.
Bharathiar University grooms leadership at various levels by conducting technical and
non-technical workshops for both teaching and non-teaching staff through in bound
and outbound programmes. Position of Dean and Director are held for three years at a
time on rotation basis. Short tenure (2 / 3 years) of membership of the faculties in
various statutory bodies ensures that a greater section of faculty members get trained
in the necessary aspects of University and college management.
6.1.10 Has the University evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give details.
Knowledge has two distinct aspects;
1. Information that is easily communicated and recorded
2. Embedded in the minds of the individuals that are not to be documented.
“Knowledge Management is about capturing, creating, distilling, sharing and
using know-how. That know - how includes explicit and tacit knowledge. It is not
about books of wisdom and best practices, it‟s more about the communities that keep
know - how of a topic alive by sharing what they know, building on it and adapting it
to their own use. It can be called as „performance through learning‟, „shared
knowledge‟, or simply „working smarter.‟
The core competency of Bharathiar University is its development and sustenance of
knowledge. The effective functioning of the organization depends on the effective
mobility of the processes through the structure and dynamics of the organization. To
achieve this, the lubrication is considered as the effective maintenance and
management of knowledge which can be done by knowing the following:
1. The current levels knowledge and its value
2. The extent of new additions and avoiding of duplication
3. The source content and delivery of knowledge which is vital for survival
4. The forecasting of knowledge requirements
5. Sources persons and events inhibiting knowledge creation, sharing and application
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The strategic plan on knowledge management complements the vision &
mission of the University. The academic plans, formulated around the strategic vision
are the roadmap for knowledge management. Knowledge infrastructure components
provide the launching platform for knowledge management plan. The process of
knowledge management involves discovering, capturing, sharing and applying the
knowledge. The mechanism of knowledge management involves creation of
documents on knowledge discovery and transferring them through conferences and
publications. Internship, case studies, face to face meetings internalize the knowledge
while identifying best practices, creating models and evaluating the same externalize
the captured knowledge. Collaborating with other institutions, industry interactions
help to share the knowledge. Through consultancy and extension activities we strive
to find application to the knowledge created, in terms of work practices and
standards. The feedback from the stakeholders helps to revise or optimize for the
effective functioning of the system in due course.
The successful knowledge management on campus has created positive impact on the
institution by way of getting funds from external agencies, (UGC, DST-FIST, DST-
PURSE, UGC-SAP) getting listed among the top 45 Universities across the country,
in pursuing quality research and creating high impact factor publications.
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6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the University?
∗ Contributing to national development
Contributing to National Development is the implicit goal of Bharathiar
University. The University is sensitive to the educational requirement of the State
as well as the Nation. It contributes towards national development by creating and
sharing knowledge and innovation in diverse fields.
The Department of Biotechnology works towards research in cancer biology and
genetic diseases.
The Department of Physics works on Energy harvesting and thin flim and
radiation studies.
The Department of Environmental Sciences design alternative technologies to
control pollution in water resources and generate sustainable energy.
The Department of Nanoscience and Technology works on nano materials for
environmental remediation and monitoring & biomedical applications.
The DRDO – BU – CLS develops need based new technologies for defense
application.
The University also strives to increase the gross enrollment ratio by increasing
access to higher education by instituting constituent colleges and PG centre.
Appointment and admissions based on the reservation policy of the Government
ensures social justice and equity.
The academic programmes such as Human Genetics and Molecular Biology,
Textiles and Apparel Design which have currency and value.
∗ Fostering global competencies among students
Well established laboratories with the state-of-the-art equipments and experienced
and internationally renowned faculty members are the strength of the University in
fostering global competencies. The periodical revision and up gradation of curricula
meets the aspirations of the students and the industry. Some of the curricula are
validated by Sector Skill Councils of National Skill Development Corporation
(NSDC). The University has signed MoUs with Telecom, Electronics Sector Skill
Councils and training partners like TCS, HCL, Infosys and UTL Technologies. The
University nurtures the culture of publication among both students and teachers which
connects them with world of outside knowledge. The University has signed MoUs
with foreign Universities, which enables the student and faculty exchange
programmes. Many of our research scholars are under taking short-term research
training through exchange programmes abroad. Soon after the Ph.D. many of our
candidates go abroad for post doctoral studies. Besides, the faculty members are given
financial support to visit libraries and laboratories of national importance.
Connectivity established through National Knowledge Network (NKN) also foster
global competencies.
∗ Inculcating a sound value system among students
Series of lectures given by eminent speakers, on the ideologies of Swami
Vivekanandha, Bharathiar and other notable personalities inculcate value system
among students and teachers. The supportive papers offered by the departments in
Yoga and Personality Development and events like, youth festivals and cultural
programmes inculcate values among the students in Yoga and Personality
Development. The University also organizes programmes on gender sensitization
and anti-ragging.
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Begins the Each working of day University anthem at 9.45 AM every day.
எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும் - Let my thoughts
bloom into action
ல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும் - Let me think only noble
thoughts
திண்ணிய நஞ்சம் வேண்டும் - Let me have a valiant
heart
நதளிந்த ல்லறிவு வேண்டும் - Let me have a clear
wisdom
National Flag is hosted at 6 AM everyday till 6 PM
Dress code for students is also followed, informally
Vivekanandha chair is created by Tamil Department, under which series of
lectures / workshops are organized for all the students and research scholars.
∗ Promoting use of technology Campus wide availability and accessibility to internet promotes the use of technology.
Use of technological resources and ICT are widely practiced in teaching learning.
Automation of administrative departments, linking of academic and administration
through intranet, use of digital library, provision of PCs, laptops to all members of
faculty, Common Computing Centre with high-end software packages, well
established language laboratories are all platforms promoting the use of technology in
campus. Submission of proposal for funding from various funding agencies is done
through online. Payment of tuition fee, exam fee is done electronically. All
communication from Office of the Registrar is sent through intranet and intimation
regarding meetings are given through E-mail and SMS.
∗ Quest for excellence
Quest for Excellence is promoted in the following areas:
In curriculum construction, validation and delivery by involving all the stake
holders and by following national skill qualification framework.
In teaching and learning, by providing the state of the art laboratories, hands on
experiences and through experimental and experiential learning.
In promoting research competence among scholars and faculty, by deputing
them to seminars and symposia and encouraging them to apply and operate
projects.
SAP, DST-FIST, BU-DRDO joint research projects.
We promote Quest for Excellence by encouraging the departments to apply for
funds through UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, UPE, CPEPA etc.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the University have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what aspects
are considered in the development of policies and strategies?
Yes, the University has a perspective plan both for short term and long term
development. Perspective plan for the University is developed by the Planning and
Development Board which serves as think-tank of the University to coordinate overall
planning. Members of the Planning and Development Board are:
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S.No Details S.No Details
1. Dr. G. James Pitchai ( Chairman)
Vice – Chancellor
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore – 641046
2. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, S.J
(Former Vice – Chancellor,
Bharathiar University)
Director, Entomology Research
Institute, Loyola College,
Chennai - 600034
3. Dr. L. P. Thangavelu
Managing Director,
Ashwin Hospital, No. 1,
Alamu Nagar Road,
Coimbatore - 641012
4. Dr. K. A. Chinnaraju
Secretary,
Coimbatore Institute of
Management & Technology,
Vellimalaipattinam,
Narasipuram (Post),
Thondamuthur (via),
Coimbatore - 641109
5. Judge A. Ratnavelu
Willow-401, Prince Green Woods,
66, Vanagaram Road, Athipet,
Chennai - 600058
6. Dr. Palani G. Periasamy
Founder & Chairman,
PGP Group of Companies
PGP House, No. 57. Sterling
Road
Nungambakkam,
Chennai – 600034
7. Thiru S. Meiyappan
Deputy General Manager
The Times of India, 126/127,
Chamiers Road,
Nandanam, Chennai - 600035
8. Dr. P. Balasubramaniam
Professor and Head,
Department of Mathematics
Gandhigram Rural Institute,
Gandhigram - 624302
9. Dr. K. Nirmala Prasad
Principal, M.O.P. Vaishnav College
for Women
No.20, IV Lane, Nungambakkam
High Road,
Chennai - 600034
The outcome of Planning and Development Board is reflected in
a. Establishment of Constituent Colleges of the University in the rural
areas(Valparai, Gudalur and Modakurichi)
b. Establishment of Bharathiar University PG Extension centre at Sivagiri, Erode
c. Starting of new departments in the University Human Genetics and Molecular
Biology(2014-15), Dept of Bio Chemistry (2015 onwards), Dept of Library
and Information of Science (2014-15 onwards)
d. Initiation of e-governance
e. Promotion of green campus (check dam, percolation pond, solar light, hostel
building, etc.,
f. Preparation for the proposal of five year plan of the University
g. Implementing State Government special schemes to Universities
h. Purchase and distribution of equipments to the University Departments
i. Appointing guest faculty to compensate the vacant position of regular teachers
j. Appointing non-teaching staff on temporary basis to manage the workload in
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administrative and academic departments.
In the development of policies and strategies the Planning and Development
Board consider the aspects like, expansion of teaching and research departments,
increase in students strength, increase in number of research projects operated by
members of faculty. The existing infrastructure both in terms of Physical, human and
financial are evaluated against their demand and the ways and means of meeting the
inadequacy of the same are also looked into by the Planning and Development Board.
6.2.2 Describe the University‟s internal organizational structure and decision making
processes and their effectiveness.
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6.2.3 Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed,
driven, deployed and reviewed?
Yes. The University has policy to ensure quality.
The Quality Policy of Bharathiar University
Bharathiar University strives for excellence with a sense of
commitment through continual improvement in the quality
and reliability of all academic and administrative services
with the effective quality management system encompassing
all statutory, regulatory and environmental requirements.
6.2.4 Does the University encourage its academic departments to function independently
and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?
Yes. The University constantly encourages the academic departments to function with
autonomy and intern sought their accountability through periodical review meetings.
In the organizational hierarchy Vice-Chancellor provides effective leadership to the
University. There is decentralization in all decision making powers with both
academic and financial autonomy. The departments have considerable autonomy in
design and implementation of academic programmes, research & extension activities.
Annually, according to the needs, budget is allotted. The departments are also
entrusted with the autonomy of conducting internal and end semester exams. The
Deans of respective faculty are involved in some of the academic activities of the
departments like admission in M.Phil. & Ph.D., appointment of guest faculty,
selection of research investigators / assistant etc., Accountability in the functioning of
the faculty is ensured through performance appraisal reports, feedback from the
students in career advancements and academic audits. Financial autonomy is ensured
to the departments within the given budget.
6.2.5 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by and
against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on
these issues?
In the last four years 151 cases were filed of which 98 cases were filed by the
students against the process of SET - UGC. All the cases were quashed in the
upper court by UGC which was the main respondent and it has also got a direction
from the Supreme Court for the disposal.
Few cases are pending in the court in which the University is only second
respondent, the first respondent being the Higher Education Secretary,
Government of Tamilnadu. Instructions are expected from the Department of
Higher Education for further action.
6.2.6 How does the University ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended
to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of
grievances for promoting better stakeholder-relationship?
There is a Grievance Redressal Committee which promptly attends and redresses the
grievances / complaints case by case, besides the department level staff council. The
staff council redresses academic related issues, the syndicate redresses issues related
to affiliated colleges. The syndicate analyzes the nature of grievance and redeems the
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situation effectively. The chief warden and council of wardens address the grievances
of inmates of the hostels. The teaching and non-teaching staff association represents
grievances related to service matters for which various syndicate sub committees
formed then and there to address their grievances and resolve effectively.
6.2.7 Does the University have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?
Yes. The University obtains feedback on curriculum and teachers from various
stakeholders such as students, alumni and parents annually. The office of IQAC has
prepared the format for obtaining feedback on curriculum, teachers and infrastructure.
The feedback on teachers and syllabi are obtained at the end of each semester by the
teacher concerned from the students. The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the
outgoing students at the end of the final semester. The feedback on teacher is
analyzed in the departmental meetings for further improvement. The feedback on
curriculum is also analyzed and the outcome is placed before BoS during syllabus
revision. The feedback on infrastructure is discussed in platforms like department
meetings, HoD meetings and sub committee meetings for consideration and
requirements are placed before finance committee for annual budget allocation.
6.2.8 Does the University conduct performance audit of the various departments?
Yes. The IQAC of the University conducts Academic Audit of all departments once in
a year. External experts from other reputed Universities are invited to review the
curriculum of the programs offered and the activities carried out in the department.
The recommendations of the experts are placed before appropriate bodies for
necessary action. Performance audit of administrative departments is conducted by
office of Registrar.
6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify the developmental
needs of its affiliated institutions?
Building Committee, Course Approval Committee and Multi Disciplinary
Committees are constituted by College Development Council (CDC) as and when the
need arises. Inspection Committee is constituted to evaluate the research facilities on
campus in the affiliated colleges for all the individual programmes before approving
the sanctioned strength of research scholars to be admitted in the department. Course
Approval Committee is appointed by the University which assess the feasibility of
conducting the new programmes in the affiliated colleges. When high-end equipments
are imported from foreign countries, the University takes initiative to facilitate the
import. When the affiliated colleges apply for starting new course, the syllabi for the
course is placed before SCAA (Standing Committee on Academic Affairs) for
approval and sanctioning.
1. Various College Principals were called for the meeting with Deans College
Development Council to identify the development needs of colleges on different dates.
2. CDC enabled in grooming the faculty for preparing best academic career by
making them to prepare proposal and forward to UGC for 38 colleges.
3. The Dean, CDC visits the affiliated colleges to view the infrastructure facilities
for the development of the affiliated institutions.
4. As per the reports received from the affiliation commission, the Dean will take
follow-up action for the development of the affiliated Colleges.
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6.2.10 Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) / Board of
College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions
and achievements.
Yes. The University has a vibrant College Development Council (CDC). It was
established in 1985 with financial support from UGC initially. The office of CDC is
headed by a Dean and consists of a group of staff members. It is financially supported
by the University. CDC is responsible for getting affiliation to colleges, promotion of
research in colleges, overseeing the academic and administrative functions of
affiliated colleges.
Specific Functions of CDC:
The office of the Dean, CDC acts as an intermediary between the University and its
Affiliated Colleges. During the assessment period, 33 proposals from affiliated
colleges were sent to get 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC. It also plans for the integrated
development of the Affiliated Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) with all the
procedural formalities to submit proposals to the UGC for different schemes such as
Plan Block Development Grant (PBDG)
Career Oriented Programmes
Instrumentation Maintenance Facilities,
FDP (Teacher Fellowship)
Remedial Coaching Scheme
Coaching Classes for Entry into Services Scheme for SC/ST Minority Students
Coaching Classes for NET and
Equal opportunity cell
Persons for Disabilities
Development of sports infrastructure
Construction of Women‟s hostel
Grant of Autonomy and
Colleges with Potential for Excellence (CPE)
The office of the Dean, CDC deals with the matters related to the procedure
and proformas regarding Affiliations, Approval for opening new colleges or new
courses, Admission for M. Phil, Ph. D, D.Sc. & D.Litt., Re-registration, Change of
Guide / Broad field / Course Conversion, Change of Institution and Time Extension
for M. Phil, Ph. D are also dealt by office of CDC. Besides, Faculty – Qualification
Approval, Students Transfer, Age Relaxation and Name Change are also taken care of
with regard to Affiliated Colleges. CDC proposes University nominees for physical
verification of constructions funded by UGC.
All autonomous colleges of the University send periodic reports relating to
course of study, increase in admission strength, minutes of the Boards of Studies and
Governing Council, Report of the Result Passing Board etc., to CDC.
It identifies the colleges and college magazines for the award of Best College
and Best College Magazines. The CDC also conducts seminars/workshops for college
Principals on curriculum planning, college administration, fund management,
augmenting funds for college development from funding agencies as well as on
examination and curriculum restructure.
Innovative programmes namely Genome Informatics, Economic for Logistics
and Freight Management, Environmental Sustainability & Green Management, Cyber
Crime and Security Management, PG Diploma in Bioprocess Technology, Fashion
Design, Computational Biology applied by the affiliated colleges are forwarded to
authority concern.
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Activities of CDC
Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Conduct of Multidisciplinary Committee meeting 05 05 03 02 03
Applications sent for 2(f) & 12(b) Status 02 04 11 04 03
College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) 03 01 - - -
Essentiality Certificate 05 05 03 02 03
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching
and non-teaching staff?
Following are the efforts made to enhance the professional development of teaching staff:
All teaching staff who have put in six years of continuous and confirmed service are
eligible for sabbatical leave of six months with full salary and allowances during
which period they will be permitted for study purpose to go or work in other
universities in India or to do research outside the Bharathiar University with the
permission of the Syndicate. Travel support and On Duty Leave are provided liberally
to facilitate faculty participation in International and National Conferences, Symposia,
etc. Teachers are also given leave to undergo Post Doctoral fellowships in foreign
universities. Faculty members are encouraged to undergo summer training and to
attend specialized workshops for capacity building in their respective areas of
specialization. Bharathiar University has signed number of MoUs with International
and National Universities which facilitate such faculty exchanges. Seed grant of
Rupees One Lakhs each is given for the newly recruited teachers to undertake
research. Innovative minor research projects applied by the teachers are supported
with the grant of Rupees One Lakhs each. Rupees Fifty thousand is given to teachers
to publish their research output in the form of books.
Besides, Academic Staff College (ASC) of Bharathiar University has conducted many
programmes towards the professional development of teachers.
Refresher and Orientation programmes organized by the Academic Staff College
Programme Year
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Orientation
Programmes
07 05 05 05 05
(278) (174) (149) (124) (139)
Refresher
Courses
13 14 14 14 13
(391) (405) (402) (412) (395)
Short Term
Courses
01 02 02 02 04
(19) (30) (40) (74) (248)
Workshops 01 01 01 01 01
(150) (22) (53) (53) (54)
Interaction
Programme for
Ph.D. Scholars
- 01 01 01 01
- (63) (43) (33) (34)
Workshop for
Non-Teaching
Programmes
01 01 01 02 01
(37) (31) (35) (74) (60)
Other - - 01 - -
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Recharging
Programmes - - (53) - -
Figures in brackets denotes Number of Participants
ASC has conducted programmes to enhance the professional development of Non-
Teaching Staff in the areas such as office procedures, methods of accounting, service
procedures, drafting of official letters, improving communication skills, e-governance
sensitizing about IQAC for non-teaching staff members.
S.
No. Details of the Course Male Female
Total No. of
Participants
1 Workshop for Academic Administrators
(18.03.2014 - 20.03.2014) 31 11 42
2 STC for NSS Programme Officers
(26.03.2014 - 28.03.2014) 16 29 45
3 Academic Administrators Workshop
(01.04.2014 - 03.04.2014) 25 35 60
Total 72 75 147
Besides, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Bharathiar University has
conducted the following programmes towards faculty recharge:
workshops on the preparation of research projects to apply for financial support.
e-learning and e-content development programmes for teachers
workshop on lesson plan preparation
workshop to introduce the teachers the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)
one day training programmes for each the teaching staff and non-teaching staff on
the process of re-accreditation
The office of Controller of Examination conducted 75 seminars on examination reforms
seminars on Knowledge Management
gender sensitivity training programme to teaching and non-teaching staff
workshops and training programmes for placement officers of the University
departments
programme on MS-office for all the administrative staff, re-orientation
programmes on functional English for assistants, assistant section officers and
section officers.
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the
University? List the important decisions.
The members of the faculty are subjected to appraisal by way of obtaining
a) students feedback on teaching learning methods
b) periodical appraisal by the external experts when they appear for promotion under
career advancement scheme
The feedback on teachers is considered for the professional betterment of the
members of faculty after a wide consultation with the Heads as well as Dean of the
faculty. The performance appraisal under career advancement scheme has resulted in
the promotion of teachers to next cadre. In the last five years 50 percent of the
teachers were promoted under CAS.
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6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff? What
percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details.
The University has good number of welfare schemes for both teaching and non-
teaching staff.
A few examples are, allotment of quarters, group insurance scheme for all, leave
travel concession, co-operative & credit thrift, society, co-operative housing society,
health centre, dedicated transportation of all employees and children of the
employees, sports facilities, health checkups, eye camps, blood donation etc.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?
The advertisements for faculty positions are given in print media as well as University
website to give wide publicity in order to invite best talents available to fill the
vacancy positions. Senior Professors after retirement have served the University as
emeritus professors as well as adjunct professors by which the University could retain
meritorious academicians even after their retirement from the University.
Under UGC faculty Recharge Programme one Associate Professor (Physics), 3
Assistant Professors (Physics, Chemistry, Bio-technology) have been inducted
during the assessment period.
One eminent Professor from Raja Rammana fellowship is a regular visiting
professor in the Department of Mathematics
Three retiring professor from the University is going serve as UGC BSR fellow
6.3.5 Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes,
mention a few salient findings.
A study has been conducted to find the enrolment of male and female students to
various courses offered in the departments of Bharathiar University from 2010-2014.
The following are the some of the major findings of the study
The total enrollment of female students (52.6%) is higher than total enrollment of
male (47.4%)
The enrollment of Male SC students‟ enrolment (56.71%) is higher than female
SC students (43.9%)
The enrollment of Male ST students‟ enrolment (54.54%) is higher than female
ST students (54.46%)
The enrollment of Female OBC students‟ enrolment (56.95%) is higher than male
OBC students (40.05%)
The enrolment of female students belonging to General category (57.72%) is
higher than enrolment of male students (42.28%)
Women members of faculty constitute 27% of the total faculty strength
26% of the women members of faculty operate major research project
In the departments such as Tamil, English, Physical Education, Social Work and
Medical Physics gender issues are included in the syllabi.
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Fig. I Enrolment of Male and Female Students
Fig. II Enrollment of Category Wise Male and Female Students
6.3.6 Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty?
Yes, a programme on “Gender Sensitivity” was conducted on 21st January 2014 by
the Department of Women Studies which also conducted poster, essay writing and
short story writing, debate, street play, skit writing competition on women
empowerment.
6.3.7 What is the impact of the University‟s Academic Staff College Programmes in
enhancing the competencies of the University faculty?
Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses conducted by Academic Staff College
are very useful to the teachers in improving quality in Higher Education. It helps the
teachers to learn new skills in teaching, research and classroom management. The
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teachers are motivated to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, etc. These
programmes help the teachers in pedagogy and scientific method of presenting concepts
to students community. Developing positive thinking, creating awareness of various
social, educational & environmental problems and importance of assessment &
accreditation are some of the topics covered in these programmes.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient
use of financial resources?
At the beginning of each financial year the University Departments, academic and
administrative sections and other offices like Engineering Section, Controller of
Examinations, Public Relations Office, Office of the Chief Warden, College
Development Council and other functional units will present their recurring and non-
recurring expenditure needs based on the discussion at various levels. The overall
expenditures from multiple sources are also calculated (approximately). Keeping
these sources, the Vice-Chancellor interacts with every section and prepares a detailed
annual plan in the presence of Registrar and finance officer.
Further the accounts of the University are audited by the Local Fund Audit,
Government of Tamilnadu. The Accounts and Audit Reports are placed before the
Finance Committee, Statutory Committee and the recommendations of the same are
submitted to the Syndicate for the approval.
The finance committee meets atleast 3 times a year to draw the annual budget, revised
estimate and sanction & review of capital expenditures. All the liabilities related to
salary of the staff is approved by the finance committee. Any expenditure in a
particular head becomes excess than the allotted amount, justification is insisted upon.
6.4.2 Does the University have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details.
The internal mechanism is controlled by the “Finance Officer” deputed from the office of
“Local Fund Audit Department” Government of Tamilnadu. The University has a
concurrent audit wing headed by “Assistant Director” Local Fund Audit” Government of
Tamilnadu. The finance officer is the appointee of Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Local Fund Audit issues the Audit Report every year. The report is to be placed
before the Finance Committee, Syndicate and Senate simultaneously. The Audit
remarks are compiled by the Audit Department and appended at the end of the audit
report. The Annual accounts are reviewed by the Joint Director, Local Fund Audit and
submitted to the office of the Director, Local Fund Audit for approval.
Serious audit remarks (excess payment, procedural laps in the purchase if any, non
collection of fees etc) will be discussed case by case and remedial actions are taken
case by case.
6.4.3 Have the accounts been audited regularly? What were the audit objections, if any,
and how were they complied with?
The accounts of the University are audited regularly. On 01/08/2013 a joint sitting
was held and nearly 42% of the audit remarks are settled.
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6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the last four years.
Income Statement for the Year 2010-11
General Fund Account
Abstract for 2010-2011
Revenue Account (A) ` `
Donation 210000.00
Government Grants 76510000.00
Valpari College final year gr. 2774000.00
15% contribution from SDE 6066000.000
Fees From Students 50526788.00
Various fees 105167382.00
Income from Buildings 7416245.00
Sale of Publication 1371646.00
Auxillary service 2080581.00
Miscellaneous 186700854.58
Total (A) 438823496.58
Capital & Other A/c (B)
UGC 78248737.00
Other Scheme 27767647.00
Deposits 12066083.00
Advances 53270007.00
Total (B) 171352474.00
Total Receipts (A+B) 610175970.58
Opening Balance 31959301.79
Grand total 642135272.37
Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2010-11
General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2010-2011
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Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total
Teaching
V.C.s Office 3653947 3653947 1111119 4765066
Registrar's Office 26677165 26677165 20656115 47333280
Finance Office 9872178 9872178 351782 10223960
PRO's Office 5382436 5382436 3195485 8577921
Estate Maintenance 16050224 16050224 18118166 34168390
Library 3453174 3453174 7095799 10548973
Total Departments 121577415 79304153 200881568 120941822
Capital & Other a/c 88913415
Deposit 5605281
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Advances 54423447
U.G.C. 38920201
Other Scheme 18086438
Total Expenditure 619611657.00
Closing Balance 22523615.37
Grand total 642135272.37
Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs
Income Statement for the Year 2011-12
General Fund Account
Abstract for 2011-2012
Revenue Account (A) ` `
Donation
Government Grants 95784000.00
15% contribution from SDE 2022000.000
Fees From Students 60838896.00
Various fees 120204740.50
Income from Buildings 7751435.00
Sale of Publication 1118064.00
Auxillary service 2633855.00
Miscellaneous 273869376.16
Total (A)
564222366.66
Capital & Other A/c (B)
UGC 44443949.00
Other Scheme 29227347.00
Deposits 13810291.00
Advances 25103822.00
Investment realized 7693818.00
Total (B) 120279227.00
Total Receipt (A+B) 684501593.66
Opening Balance 22523615.37
Grand total 707025209.03
Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2011-2012
General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2011-2012
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Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total
Teaching
V.C.s Office 4122986.00 4122986.00 1502391.00 5625377.00
Registrar's Office 27771401.00 27771401.00 18378411.00 46149812.00
Finance Office 10090865.00 10090865.00 410209.00 10501074.00
PRO's Office 4934336.00 4934336.00 3931177.00 8925513.00
Estate Maintenance 17915497.00 17915497.00 20326920.00 38242417.00
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Library 3359161.00 3359161.00 8098283.00 11457444.00
Total Departments 137483287.00 82901950.00 220385237.00 211587137.00 431972374.00
Capital & Other a/c 74796463.00
Deposit 6931187.00
Advances 49676997.00
Investment made
10154501.00
U.G.C. 59063389.00
Other Scheme 21478840.00
Total Expenditure 654073751.00
Closing Balance 52951458.03
Grand total 707025209.03
Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs
Income Statement for the Year 2012-13
General Fund Account
Abstract for 2012-2013
Revenue Account (A) ` `
Government Grants 128428528.00
15% contribution from SDE 2022000.00
Fees From Students 558910409.00
Various fees 190972685.88
Income from Buildings 6484435.00
Sale of Publication 891099.00
Auxillary service 2161366.00
Miscellaneous 161737736.80
Total (A) 1051608259.68
Capital & Other A/c (B)
UGC 93797345.00
Other Scheme 39835131.00
Deposits 11121382.00
Advances 74567348.00
Investment realized 252433861.00
Total (B)
471755067
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2012-2013
General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2012-2013
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Sections Teaching
Non-
Teaching Total Others Grand total
V.C.s Office 4377948.00 4377948.00 1909218.00 6287166.00
Registrar's Office 29266448.00 29266448.00 59116131.00 88382579.00
Finance Office 9809033.00 9809033.00 498056.00 10307089.00
PRO's Office 5455088.00 5455088.00 4483814.00 9938902.00
Estate Maintenance 17822389.00 17822389.00 29507258.00 47329647.00
Library 4970128.00 4970128.00 7166730.00 12136858.00
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Total Departments 151962690.00 85203043.00 237165733.00 233502805.00 470668538.00
Capital & Other A/C 91412548.00
Deposit 6100726.00
Advances 78533018.00
Investment Made 252433861.00
U.G.C 75490977.00
Other Agencies 31528109.00
Total Expenditure 1006167777.00
Closing Balance 72836669.71
Grand Total 1079004446.71
Rs. 10790 Lakhs
6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization.
Fees from students admitted in the University, Academic fees, Publication, Auxiliary,
and Miscellaneous are some of the sources of resources to University.
Periodically the students tuition & exam fees are increased in consultation with
stakeholders, similarly charges collected from affiliated institutions were also
enhanced periodically. The faculty members are exchanged to apply for major
projects, funding of which helps to enhance the research facilities at the department
level. At the same time the overhead charges occurred from the funded projects gets
added the Government fund of the University.
UGC-SAP grants increases the infrastructure facilities, and facilitates conduct of
seminars and workshops as well as the fellowship requirements of the research
scholars and research associates. Major equipments are purchased by using fund from
DST-PURSE schemes Phase II ` 24 Crores. Bharathiar University has the unique
distinction of operating projects funded by DRDO through Bharathiar University
DRDO – BU - CLS.
6.4.6 Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund? If yes, give details.
No provision was specifically mentioned in the Act / Statues. However, the Syndicate
has the discretary power to create corpus fund as and when required especially for
purpose of pension commitments.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.1 Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give details.
Yes. University has conducted academic audit of its departments during 19-20
December 2013 and 08th
December 2014. The format for submission of report for
academic audit was prepared by IQAC. Ten experts who were not below the rank of
Professor from renowned Universities were invited to conduct the academic audit.
The academic audit was performed for all the University Departments, Hostels,
Library, Finance Section and the Office of Controller of Examinations. The expert
committee submitted the report of academic audit of these departments and offices
along with suggestions for improvement. Feedback of experts is shared with the
concerned Heads of the Departments for further action.
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6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have
been taken by the University to improve teaching, learning and evaluation?
Feedback of experts is shared with the concerned Heads of the Departments for
further improvement. Academic Audit has suggested to conduct inter disciplinary
courses. This process has been initiated. A seminar on Examination and Evaluation
Reforms was conducted. Start-up grants to young faculty members for doing
innovative research is initiated.
The academic and infrastructure gaps identified by the auditors were communicated to
the University authorities. As a follow up action a common computing centre has been
setup in the University with 200 Desktop computers for the use of PG students and
research scholars. The report is also placed before the Syndicate for policy initiatives.
6.5.3 Is there a central body within the University to continuously review the teaching learning
process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?
Yes. Curriculum Development Cell of Bharathiar University continuously reviews the
teaching learning process within the University. The structure and composition of
Curriculum Development Cell is as given below
Structure and Composition of Curriculum Development Cell
Chairman: Director:
Col. Prof. Dr. G. James Pitchai Dr. K. Swaminathan
Hon‟ble Vice-Chancellor, Professor and Head
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Members:
Dr. R. Boopathy (Retired), Professor and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology
Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Professor and Head, Dept. of Nanoscience and Technology,
Dr. K. Balachandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Mathematics
Dr. P Kolandaivel, Professor and Head, Dept. of Physics
Dr. K.J. Rajendra Prasad, Professor and Head, Dept of Chemistry
Dr. M. Sundaresan, Professor and Head, Dept of Computer Sciences and
Information Technology
Dr. R. Venkatapathy, Director, BSMED
Dr. A. Sethuramasubbiah, Professor and Head, Dept of Social Work
Dr. S.M. Ravichandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Tamil
Dr. R. Saravana Selvan, Professor and Head, Dept of English
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Feedback
from
Parents
Printing of syllabi
Board of Studies
(Members provided with
orientation and training on
Designing and Development
of Curriculum)
Recommendations of Choice
Based Credit System Review
Committee
Standing committee on
Academic Affairs for
Approval
Recommendations of
Interactive meeting of
Administrators,
Educationalists, Subject
Experts, Industrialists,
Alumni and Teachers
Recommendations of
Academy -Industry Meet
Recommendations of Curriculum
Development Cell
Feedback
format
prepared
by
Educationali
sts
Feedback
from
Students
Feedback
from
Alumni
Recommendations of
Interactive meeting of
Faculty, Students, Alumni
and Parents
Distribution to Affiliated
Colleges / University
Departments
Text book writing (members provided with
orientation / training programme on professional
skills, student‟s empowerment and employability)
and preparation of teaching modules and text
books
Curriculum Development Cell
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6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and
processes?
The IQAC has institutionalized several good practices to enhance, assure and sustain
quality in teaching, learning, research and administration on campus. The following
are the activities initiated by IQAC:
IQAC conducted National seminar on “People Management for Quality
Enhancement in Higher Education” on July 25, 26th
2013 and the proceedings
are brought out as book
IQAC prepared the format for feedback from students on teachers, curriculum and
infrastructure.
The IQAC has also developed an online data collection system for generating
department-wise Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQARs). The IQAC then
consolidates the information for the submission of AQAR of the University. In
addition the following programmes were conducted by IQAC.
Organized National Workshop on Management of University Administration.
Provided training to faculty of affiliated colleges to undergo NAAC Assessments
and also supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges.
Conducted Workshop to prepare teaching plan by the faculty
Trained two faculty members from each Department to Open Source Learning
through Web Portals like Coursera, Udacity, Open Study, Standford online varsity
and all MOOC courses (Massive open online course) relevant to their department.
Organized a training programme on Process of Reaccreditation and E-learning
Conducted three day training for teachers on E-content creation through ASC.
Conducted training program for non teaching staff on reaccreditation process
Conducted seminar on Examination Reforms
Organized seminar on Knowledge Management
Gave Library user orientation for First year P.G students
Arranged for Popular Lecture Series
Conducted Academic Leadership Programme
Conducted a study on students admission trends for the last four years
Conducted Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and
administrative departments.
Conducted a study in the areas of Academic Achievements and Admission Trends
of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the University Departments
Supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges in the conduct of seminars /
conferences related to quality enhancement in Higher Education.
Suggested the University Departments and the affiliated colleges to include one
course in each semester to be completed under open source learning as non-credit
course for PG students.
Sensitized about Graduate Attributes to the faculty members.
6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities
of the University for implementation?
The decisions of IQAC placed before the statutory authorities of the University for
implementation include the following:
Conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and
administrative departments.
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Conduct of research studies in the areas of Academic Achievements and
Admission Trends of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the
University Departments.
Creation of E-Contents by the University faculty members to include in the
knowledge repository of our University.
Application for UGC-SAP and CPEPA by the eligible departments.
The Syndicate also reviews the functions of IQAC.
Submission of proposal for B.VOC by the Department of Extension, Career
Guidance & Students Welfare in
Business Process Services
Data Analytics
Multi Media Services and
Submission of proposal under KAUSHAL Kendra for funding
Conduct of National Workshop on Management of University Administration to
the administrative staff members.
6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any
significant contribution made by such members.
Yes. IQAC has external members in its committee, one academician from principals
of affiliated college, one notable alumni and one local industrialist are the external
members of IQAC.
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students
from disadvantaged sections of society?
Yes. IQAC has initiated a research study on the academic achievements of the Post
Graduate students of the University Departments. The following are the findings of
the study:
Students exit level performance is 3.58% higher than the entry level performance for
the past academic batches.
Students exit level performance is 8.09% higher than the entry level performance in
faculty of Arts.
Students exit level performance is 1.0% higher than the entry level performance in
faculty of Sciences.
SC students exit level performance was 4.7% greater than the entry level performance for
the past academic batches. The same trend was found in faculty of Arts & Sciences.
OBC students exit level performance was greater than the entry level in all academic
batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and science.
General Category students‟ exit level performance was greater than the entry level in
all academic batches. Their performance was high at exit level in faculty of arts,
where as in faculty of science it was low in 2010, 2011 and 2013 batches.
OC students‟ performance was higher at exit level than the entry level in all academic
batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and faculty of science.
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Pass % of SC students in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches
Pass % of OBC students‟ in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches
6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic
departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.?
Regular review meetings are conducted at the department level to formulate policies
to strengthen the functioning of the University Departments. This exercise has
provided scope for introspection and need for improvement in various dimensions.
More teachers have applied for projects as a result of these meetings.
A detailed discussion is held among the members (once in three years) of faculty in
order to construct a blue print for the syllabi and curricula. Having constructed the
Pass % at the entry level
Pass % at the
exit level
Pass % at the entry level
Pass % at the
exit level
Pass % at the entry level
Pass % at the
exit level
Pass % at the entry level
Pass % at the
exit level
66.98%
71.13%
69.15%
71.73%
67.59%
72.49%
69.43%
71.66%
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curricula and detailed design plan of the syllabi, it is sent for validation by external
experts before it gets approved in the BoS. Curriculum approved by BoS is reviewed
by the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval.
The annual doctoral committee meetings evaluate the quality, validity and the
progress of the research work carried out by the research scholars at the department
level. Besides, expert committee validates the research proposals sent by the faculty
for funding by other agencies.
Priority is given for computerization and networking of Finance Section, Examination
Section, Admission Section, Library and Scholarship Section.
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Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus?
Yes, University regularly conducts a green audit of its campus and its facilities.
Green auditing enables proper waste reduction and recycling practices through
education and communication efforts
It creates general awareness of health consciousness in major leading diseases like
cancer due to smoke, breast cancer, addiction to drugs and alcohol etc.,
It creates awareness for using reusable components for manual use and making the
environment plastic free.
Train the science students in lab to land programme in tissue culture, ornamental
plants, vermi composting, medical plants and mushroom cultivation.
Solar lights are installed to increase the energy efficiency.
Paper free seminar was conducted to save paper by which paper can be saved as
part of tree conservation.
More than 500 saplings are planted on campus.
A research study was conducted at the University on Water Harvesting in the campus.
The following are the findings of the study:
Average of rainfall in Coimbatore over last 5 years was 80 cm (Source: IMD).
During an average rain fall 1,46,678 litres of water can be harvested from the
terrace of BSMED building (1,08,278 litres) and Thiruvalluvar Hostel (38,400
litres). Similarly approximately 44,66,211 litres of water can be collected from the
terrace of all the buildings. This can be used to recharge the Ground water table if
proper rain water harvesting facility is created on campus.
The study also measured the disposal of waste water from the hostels which
worked out to be 1,24,344 Listen / Day. This means the total water required to
irrigate the lawns and gardens of the University can be met with if the sewage
treatment plant is setup on campus.
Subsequently, Check dams, rain water harvesting tanks, percolation ponds are
constructed for water saving.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus
eco-friendly?
The University has taken an initiative towards environmental sustainability by
promoting the idea i.e. „Say no to Plastic. That‟s Fantastic‟.
The NSS unit of the University has organized a programme for „Eradication of
Parthenium Plant‟ on campus
The entire campus is pollution free
Environment and Energy audit is conducted
Student‟s services are utilized to keep the campus clean.
Awareness programs on economical consumption of electricity are conducted.
Sensitization initiatives were organized for administration staff on campus
cleanliness and parthenium eradication
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Energy Conservation
Sharing the equipments to reduce the load in the office. Turning off all the electric
and electronic devices at the end of the day to same energy.
University has taken initiative to do a trial run in installing solar lights and Power
plant as per the vision 2023 of the Government of Tamilnadu
Initiations have been taken to convert the Campus as solar energized one. University
has installed 22 solar street lamps and 112 solar bulbs in the campus
The members of faculty are advised to consume energy economically in the staff
room, class room and the laboratories.
Overload and shock in the electricity are automated by tripping system.
Auto change over generators are made available in the campus so that delay or break
in works due to electricity failure can be avoided
Use of Renewable Energy
Both solid and liquid waste products are stored for renewable energy compost and
used as manure for plants inside campus for proper nutrition.
Bottles, cans and plastics are sent for recycling.
LCD monitor is used instead of CRT monitor
Waste from Costume Design & Fashion like waste clothes are used for stuffing, and
for making accessories for children.
Water Harvesting
University has installed rain water harvesting facilities. Entire rain water is
conserved through drainage which is collected in various ponds in the campus.
Each block in the University has water harvesting provisions and all the blocks are
benefited during summer and dry days. All the blocks including the hostels have
rain water harvest tanks.
Check Dam
Check Dam in the University campus is constructed for rain water harvesting and
improving the ground water level and to avoid soil erosion.
Efforts for Carbon Neutrality
A large number of trees not only gives beauty to University campus but also
neutralize carbon level in the atmosphere.
Plantation
Mass tree plantation in Bharathiar University and affiliated colleges to the tune of
25,000 saplings (University and college campus, Road Sides in the cities) under
Chief Ministers Green Cover Programme is undertaken.
Tree Planting Programmes and Birthday Park Programme towards green campus
initiative has created beautiful parks on campus.
Hazardous Waste Management
University is sensitive to the hazardous waste materials which are stored in the
safe areas.
The vegetable wastes in the eight hostels are disposed regularly to keep the
campus clean.
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In all the hostels and the toilets in the University, the human waste in the septic
tanks is periodically emptied with the help of Coimbatore Corporation or private
truckers. e-waste management proposed for instalment.
As the University is more than 30 years old, there is a large waste of computers
and peripherals due to frequent use. It is unavoidable to dispose them to the scrap
merchants. All e-waste materials are auctioned through U.E.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created
a positive impact on the functioning of the University.
The total number of programmes offered in the University is increased to a large
extent to approximately 400 including U.G., P.G., M.Phil.., Ph.D., Certificate,
Diploma and P.G. Diploma Courses promote research in niche areas like Medical
Physics.
Towards innovation in e-governance initiatives, high-end office automation
software has been installed in the Research & Development Centre, Controller of
Examinations, and Finance Office. Moreover, a Student Support Centre is
established to facilitate easy accessibility of services such as, payment of fee, etc.
Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities which is selected as a
nodal centre for the National Knowledge Network.
Highest number of students are placed in TCS from Bharathiar University among
Arts & Science University.
Bharathiar University has implemented free education for poor and talented
students.
Innovation in teaching such as case studies, video lectures, industrial visits and
spoken tutorial has been initiated. These initiatives help the students to identify
their creative thinking which in turn will motivate them towards effective
learning.
e-books and other e-resources have been included in the data base of the library.
Intranet facilities for the issue of circulars and other communications help
administration. Communication is sent through SMS service too.
Facilities such as television, internet connectivity, newspapers and magazines are
provided in hostels.
Tatkal scheme has been introduced by the University to issue degree certificates
within two days on payment of extra fees.
The faculty members who offer consultancy services are encouraged by the
University by allowing them to take 60% of the consultancy earnings and
remitting 40% to the University.
The admission process in School of Distance Education under single window
system is very fast and the process is completed within an hour.
Introduced degree certificate with QR codes with eleven security features and
authenticate verification from any part of the world.
We have introduced B. Voc.
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7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better academic and
administrative functioning of the University.
Best Practice – 01 “Finishing School for Empowering Women Students”
Objectives:
To promote awareness among the women students in the rural areas about their
self development, self learning, employment, earning and empowerment.
To train the women students in rural colleges in the aspects of personality
development, soft skills and other basic aspects required in the job market.
Context:
Finishing School Programme is Technology Specific, Tool Specific, Sector Specific
and Company Specific training organized by Academia and Industry together to
minimize the cycle and cost of training for the companies / employer. The department
of Extension and Career Guidance is providing services like Career Preparation, Skill
Development, Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning Skills and Domain Skills
required for the students to empower themselves to meet the corporate requirement in
the job market. The special and best practice of the Extension, Career Guidance and
Students Welfare department is training and empowering the students under Finishing
School Programme especially women students.
The Practice:
The department organizes 10 – 15 days in two cycles Finishing School Programme
for final year undergraduate girl students at selected affiliated colleges of Bharathiar
University in various districts. Every year more than 500 women students participate
in the training programme. The content of the programme include basic attitude,
sectors of employment, mock interview, career counseling, resume and e-resume
preparation, soft skill development, personality development and career choice with
power point presentation. Special assignments were given on the above said topics to
assess their ability. HR trainers from reputed companies offer their expertise in the
training programme. The department jointly organizes this program with TCS, CTS,
Infosys and Wipro. The courses are taught using case analysis, group discussions,
assignment and regular class room training. Assessment is made every day by
conducting test, oral presentation and face to face interview. At the end of the day the
HR officials from the above said companies are invited to assist the students and the
report will be given to individual students. Certificates will be distributed to the
students at the end of the programme
Evidence of Success: The success of the Finishing School Programme is evidenced by the continuous
increase in the number of participants in the successive years. Besides, the
participants of the programme get the opportunity for better placements. Each year
roughly about 175 students get their placements in both on-campus and off-campus
avenues.
Problems Encountered:
The aim of the programme is to enrich and empower women students in rural areas. In
that context organizing such programmes for a period of 10 - 15 days inviting experts
from reputed organizations was found to be difficult due to the problem of logistics in
reaching and accommodating in rural areas the experts.
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Best Practice – 02 “Space Festival - 2012 (Reaching the Unreached)”
The Bharathiar University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi is
enshrined with the motto “Educate to Elevate”. It is the aim of the Bharathiar University
to participate in the task of inculcating necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Creative
Attitudes and Values among the youth of the country to contribute more effectively
towards establishing equitable, social, economic, and secular ideals of our nation.
Goal / Objectives
The objectives of the Space Festival 2012 are:
To showcase the achievements of mankind in space science especially through
Indian Space Science Programmes
To expose the school and college students in order to raise their level of awareness
on space science and technology.
To promote research outlook among students especially rural students in space
science and technology.
To bring the space scientists to a broader platform for face-to-face interaction in
order to inspire the young generation.
The Context
Legendary Indian space scientists like AryaBhatta, Vaioebaba, Bhaskara, S.
Chandrasekhar, Vikram Sarabhai and Sathis Dhawon and others have created an
impressive tradition in space science. In spite of millennia old scientific thinking, the
mysteries of the Universe have not been fully comprehended yet. Though future of
science research lies in space, many of our youth are not properly educated on its
importance. So, it was befitting for Bharathiar University to conduct Space Festival
to raise the level of awareness on space science and technology and the ongoing
research in space science especially among school and college students. The aim is to
"reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we learn and do will
benefit the humankind".
The Practice
Space Festival 2012, a week long program was conducted by Bharathiar University
in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) –
USA, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and
Development Organization (DRDO) from 9th
to 14th
July 2012 to promote research
outlook, especially among rural students in space science and technology. The event
was aptly inaugurated by former President of India Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and hosted
by visiting scientists from NASA, DRDO, ISRO and Stanford University.
Notable Events:
Festival had a participation eminent space scientists and astronauts for delivery of
special lectures on the latest developments in the international space programs,
face-to-face and open house session with students and general public besides the
display of their space exhibits and models.
A temporary planetarium was set up for the event, which hosted routine shows
like Earth‟s Wild Ride, space expeditions and adventure journey with the
dinosaurs and models of scientists and engineers from around India every day.
Live working models of space equipments were displayed. The exhibition
included Galileo‟s deductions, Brahmos model, satellite and rocket launching
models MIG III, and working models of other space technologies.
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Videos of missile testing operations were presented.
Events like paragliding, balloon launch, hang-glider shows, rocket launching were
conducted which greatly attracted school children.
The festival also thrived to build scientific temper among students and teachers
through activity based learning by training the teachers of higher secondary schools.
Weather monitoring satellite balloons where launched daily.
The University had made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the events.
Twenty five special buses were operated between city and the University for free
transport facilities. Security had been ensured by the deputing nearly 100 police
personals. Surveillance cameras were placed at important venues. A medical team of
doctors and nurses with an ambulance facility was also arranged. 3000 NSS volunteers
from 130 colleges served as volunteers to manage the crowd on all the 6 days.
Evidence of Success
During the space festival nearly 60,000 students from schools and colleges of
south Indian states enjoyed the experience of going in to the space by knowing
about the space through the interactions with scientists and astronauts, public
lectures and teacher workshops and planetarium shows.
The tall achievements of ISRO, DRDO and NASA were brought to the light of the
general public for their understanding and appreciation. Nearly 50,000 general
public visited the campus and enjoyed every bit of the festival and learned about
space science technology.
The school children prepared wonderful aero space robotic models for exhibition.
Hands on experience given to teachers through activity based learning made
teaching and learning simpler and interesting.
The distance between the University, college and school and general public is
narrowed down by their day long tour on campus.
The students (NSS volunteers) learned the art of managing the crowd and
developed spirit of service and voluntarism.
The presentations made by the women scientists created lot of confidence among
youngsters especially girl students to aspire for the space research.
The youngsters were encouraged to take up higher studies and research in areas
like aeronautics and aero space, robotic engineering, satellite systems, etc for their
future career.
Thus the Space Festival 2012 enabled every one of the participants to understand the Space
Vision India 2025. The achievements of our space scientists in the areas of satellite based
communication and navigation, understanding of the solar system and Universe, planetary
exploration where made public for better understanding and appreciation.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The festival was expected to have the participation of nearly 40,000 students but the
number went as high as 60,000. Managing such a big crowd was a herculean task.
However the NSS volunteers through their diligent efforts helped us to manage the
show. Arranging free transport facility to the students of government schools was
found to be difficult however we could overcome the difficulty by taking assistance
from affiliated colleges.
The resources required for the conduct of the festival was met by the University
through partial assistance from NASA, ISRO, DRDO and DST. The affiliated
colleges also extended their helping hands by sending their NSS volunteers and
sharing their transport facility at free of cost to the University.
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Best Practice – 03 “ATA EXPO, 2013”
Objectives of the Practice
To bring together assistive technology and accessibility expertise, products in India
under one roof.
To create awareness on technology happenings, accessibility options available for
people with disabilities
To enhance their education as well as career prospects on par with normal persons in
society.
Context
Making education inclusive for the differently-abled did not just mean giving them an
opportunity to study in higher educational institutions, but also meant making all
systems associated with education accessible and affordable for them. In organizing
the ATA Expo it was felt that nearly 2000 people with disabilities will get benefitted
by knowing the support services available for them. The arrangements for the Expo
met with little challenges in the training and installation of software in the Multimodal
Material Preparation Centre and setting up of ramps for accessibility of the people
with disabilities also a challenging task to fix it in many places in the University.
Allocation of stalls for different exhibitors, display of their products, equal time
sharing for their presentations was given more concentration as all the stalls and
NGOs helps in enhancement of the empowerment of people with disabilities.
Practice
Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University and one of the affiliated college
along with stakeholders in the domain of disability services joined together to create
awareness, identify specific needs, offer solutions, implementation strategies for an
inclusive educational environment for people with disabilities. Barrier break teams are
aligned with vision and mission to help people with disabilities to provide accessible
solutions. One stops Voice, Speech, language clinics instrumentation Supply
Company for all disciplines - ENT Clinic, Speech Therapy were given by Voice Tech.
Many NGOs participated in this Expo to promote the different assistive devices for
the betterment of people with disabilities to groom and enhance their skills to reach a
greater success in their life. The Expo was a complete solution to improve the
educational and social empowerment of differently abled person‟s life.
Evidence of Success
The Expo was organised with a plan of promoting the knowledge for a minimum of
2000 people with disabilities whereas a tremendous response has been obtained from
various NGOs‟, special schools and organisations who work for people with
disabilities to make 3000 people with disabilities get participated and benefitted from
the Expo and in the Multimodal material preparation center with different kinds of
knowledge based assistive devices and accessible technologies that are available in
the present scenario. The outcome of the Expo brought us a greater conviction that
Social Work has done its professional application towards the betterment of weaker
sections of the society through its eternal practices. This also pays the way for further
necessary actions to be concentrated towards the enhancement and empowerment of
people with disabilities in the areas not only restricted to education but also with the
need for technological updates.
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Problems Encountered
Preparation of assistive devices for betterment of people with disabilities need lot of
training and focus. The financial requirements to develop such devices is also huge.
Managing both human and financial resource on a continuous basis is found to be
difficult.
Best Practice – 04 “ICICA 2014 – Paper Less Conference”
Objectives of the Practice
To conduct Paperless Seminar to save papers and there by save trees to nurture the
nature for future.
The Context
Identifying the right tool was the important task for organizing the event. The authors
and reviewers are provided with detailed steps to register and verify their status for
using the portal. More queries were posted by authors when problems encountered
which were answered digitally through emails.
What were the contextual features or challenging issue that needed to be addressed in
designing and implementing the practice in about 150 words.
The Practice
The aim of the conference ICICA 2014 was to organize the pre-conference activities
paper acceptance, review and intimation and release of proceedings through e-mode.
A Conference website ICICA 2014 was exclusively hosted providing all the details
about the conference and the same has been also promoted through social networking.
The Conference Management tool CMT of Microsoft a free portal was used to post
the papers by the authors by providing individual usernames. The review of the papers
was received digitally by 100 reviewers. Paper acceptance is also intimated to the
authors using the same portal digitally. The mode of payment for the conference by
the authors is through NEFT transfer for the conference account. No Papers has been
used for the conference for the above mentioned steps. The conference ICICA was
going green for maintaining the biodiversity.
Evidence of Success
The Conference ICICA 2014 practice followed was found to be a great success. The
conference was posted to more than 10,000 users through e-broucher and email
communication and social networking sites. The website created was visited by more
than 8500 users within 90 days from the date of the conference. The Conference
received tremendous response from participants all over India and other countries.
450 Papers were received for the conference. All the papers were peer reviewed by
two reviewers. 100 reviewers reviewed the papers through CMT tool and submitted
their reviews online digitally. The conference first of its kind posted the review
comments for all the papers received to the authors to improve and modify their
papers. 180 papers were selected for publication. All Review comments and papers
were maintained electronically.
The publication of the conference is done in three means. 92 papers were archived in
IEEE Digital Xplore Web publication online and 60 papers as Conference
Proceedings with ISBN and 28 papers were published in International Journal of
Research in Computers with ISSN published by Department of Computer
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Applications. All the authors were distributed the electronic copies of the proceedings
in CD.
This conference has contributed by making paperless work and saved the usage of
more than 10 reems of paper needed for maintaining the details. As per the statistics
for making papers 1 tree makes 16.67 reams of copy paper or 8,333.3 sheets 1 ream
(500 sheets) uses 6% of a tree (and those add up quickly!) we have one tree (75%)
required for making papers for the conference. As the title Going Green 5 saplings has
been planted as part of the conference.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Minimum resources are required to implement the said practice.
Hardware: Internet Connection and an External Hard disk to store the data.
Software: Website, A tool to manage the Conference.
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Action Taken Report
I. More ICT enabled teaching programmes with effective use of internet facility may
be explored.
Towards integrating ICT as an enabler in teaching learning the University has taken
several measures and some of them are narrated here.
The University has signed an agreement with IIT Mumbai, to teach programming
languages like C, C++, Java/ Python, and Net beans and also Scilab (equivalent to
Matlab) SQL, LATEX, for students & faculty of Computer Applications.
For Bio informatics & Bio technology students Python is taught, for Media
Studies students Blender (equalent to Maya 3D) is provided.
For advanced learners the option of taking additional non-credit courses both in
the University departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be
implemented from the year 2015-16 onwards. However Department of English
has already introduced the provision of earning two additional credits (optional)
for advanced learners in Human Bionics and e-publishing. Besides, one course in
each semester through open source learning is made mandatory.
The University provides Wi-Fi connectivity (24X7) through National Knowledge
Network to have easy access of On line resources.
A Common Computing facility (200 Nodes with four high end servers) is also
available for scholars and students.
The Department of Education has organized a FDP for teachers in the area of e-
content creation. Subsequently the teachers have prepared e-contents.
A separate leaning portal for aptitude coaching is available for self learning
www.careervarsity.com.
The research scholars are encouraged to access www.oatd.org to refer
dissertations of various Universities across the globe.
II. The University may strive to organize more remedial classes and coaching classes
for competitive examinations.
The UGC, during the 12th
plan period, has sanctioned grants to conduct remedial
coaching programmes and aptitude coaching classes for various competitive exams.
Accordingly, five programmes associates are appointed for conducting regular
classes. The Government of Tamil Nadu has also sanctioned grants to coach graduates
in Civil Service
11 trainees of Anna Civil Services Coaching Academy have passed the IAS
Preliminary exams conducted between 2010-13. Two of the trainees of the
academy have cleared main exams in 2015.
Special Coaching Classes are held for SET and NET.
One student has topped the Nation in the Indian Air Force Pilot Officer selection (2012)
17 trainees have cleared up to „Final Result‟ for IAF Pilot Officers.
15 students were selected for the posts of „Intelligence Bureau Inspectors‟ by
Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.
One student has become Additional Collector of Patna District, Bihar State
(10.06.2011)
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One student has been appointed as „RBI Officer‟ and serving in Mumbai, RBI
Head Quarter (15.10.2012)
One student has appeared for IAS Interview on 30.04.2014 at UPSC-New Delhi.
One student is appointed as Judicial Officer in Nilgiri District
17 students have been selected for TNPSC Group-II Services & SSC Posts.
The department of Extension has printed and distributed aptitude coaching materials
to around 1200 students and faculty. Under Affirmative Action Programme TCS has
supported employability training programme for more than 1000 students of
University Departments and
affiliated colleges out of which
221 students are placed as Process
Associates in the same company.
In order to create the opportunities
in service sector, nine Finishing
School Programme, each
consisting of 25 days of coaching
were organized benefiting 1240
students. At the department level,
remedial classes are organized in
the concerned departments
benefitting socially disadvantaged
and academically weaker students.
III. The University should review existing programmes and introduce more relevant,
value based and bridge courses
Introduction of new courses:
The University has also instituted new programmes like M.Sc. Textiles & Fashion
Technology (2011), M.Sc. Econometrics (2012) and M.Sc. Human Genetics and
Molecular Biology (2014). To enhance the vocationalisation of education the
University has prepared model curriculum in Business Process Service & Data
Analytics and Multimedia & Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education (B.
Voc.). Two new programmes namely M.A History & Tourism and M.Sc.
Biochemistry are to be introduced for the academic year 2015-16 along with B. Voc.
Bridge Courses:
In programmes like Business Management, Biotechnology, Bio informatics,
Linguistics, English, Tamil, Econometrics, Women‟s Studies, and Social Work
students from multiple disciplines could be admitted. Hence a week long programme
is organized in the departments introducing various perspectives, skills and value
systems a student should imbibe to be a successful post-graduate of the respective
department. Academic Induction Programme is organized in the beginning of the
academic year involving the Deans, Heads of the Departments, Co-coordinators of
various students support services and the Librarian to main stream the students.
Besides, senior faculty members introduce various papers and their importance,
teaching learning methods, and evaluation patterns, project work to the newly
admitted students for about a week.
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IV. The University should encourage research and publication in refereed journals
with high impact factors
To encourage research, the University has constituted a Research Board functioning
under the chairmanship of the Dean, Research. The board meets minimum once a
year, if required it meets even twice a year. The board has recommended the
following during the assessment period
Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges
for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil.
Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of the
research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of the
research.
Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time
and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholars.
To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic
standards such as
change in the examination pattern for completion of course work
guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research
Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed standard
journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts subjects. For
science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI journal before
submission of the theses and the same is produced in the form of acceptance
letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect.
Evidence of Success
As a result of these initiatives, the members of faculty and research scholars could
come out with good publications in referred journals with high impact and citation
index (illustrated below).
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S. No. Item Total Numbers
1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477
2. Monographs 10
3. Chapters in Books 120
4. Edited Books 127
5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70
6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015)
7.
Web of Science
Number of Articles
Sum of the Times Cited
Average Citations Per Item
h – index
1401
6422
4.58
30
8.
Scopus
Number of Articles
Sum of the Times Cited
Average Citations Per Item
h – index
2157
5723
03
28
9.
Citation Index (Overall)
Total
Average
28927
10
10. SNIP Range
Average
2.385 – 0.507
1.45
11. SJR Range
Average
2.409 – 0.493
1.025
12. Impact Factor Range
Average
2 – 7
2.7
13. h – index (Overall) 62
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As a result of the encouragement and support given by the management towards
improving the research culture on campus, the faculty members could complete
109 projects to the tune of ` 1439.53 Lakhs and 95 projects are ongoing to the
tune of ` 1547 Lakhs
Number of Ph.D. theses submitted during the last five years has also increased
Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Ph.D. Submitted 246 318 477 503 773
Accepted 240 310 470 496 622
Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 -
Rejected - - - - -
D.Litt. Submitted 01 02
Accepted - -
Resubmitted - -
Rejected - -
D.Sc. Submitted 02 02 02 02
Accepted 01 02 - -
Resubmitted - - - -
Rejected - - - -
V. The University should try to mobilize financial resources including formal
consultancy services
Following are the initiatives of the University to mobilize financial resources
In order to encourage research at all levels the University submitted and received
grants to the tune of ` 900 Lakhs under PURSE Scheme sponsored by DST. 19
Scholars have benefited through the scheme (11 Project Assistants, 08 Project
fellows) and 10 of them have submitted their Ph.D. Thesis. Major research
equipments worth ` 650 Lakhs were purchased.
Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ` 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and
conduct entrepreneur and skill development programmes for students. Bharathiar
University is identified as a nodal centre by the Entrepreneurship Development
Institute to develop entrepreneurial skills among the youth
University has submitted a proposal to UGC to conduct vocational course under
B. Voc. in Business Process Service & Data Analytics and Multimedia &
Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education towards which the University
has received ` 183 Lakhs.
Under Innovative Programmes the University has received ` 60 Lakhs from UGC
to offer a programme on Textiles & Apparel Design (2011).
The University has also submitted a proposal under Kaushal Kendras to the
tune of ` 500 Lakhs
A proposal for funding by UGC under Centre with Potential for Excellence in
Particular Areas (CPEPA) is submitted to work on Solar Energy.
Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities selected as a nodal
centre for the National Knowledge Network, a nationwide knowledge-sharing
initiative involving multi-gigabit, high-speed communication network backbone
through which the University gets 1 GBPS connectivity.
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Bharathiar University has launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre
(B-NIC) under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme
which will provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to
commercial values. This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials
(conventionally not available in the market) to the industrial world on non-profit
basis, which will open up a new window for upcoming research students and
scientists for realization of their innovative and creative ideas.
Department of Botany is offering consultancy service on Biodiversity survey and
Environmental impact assessment for Rio Tinto Exploration India Pvt. Ltd also it
prepares animal feed for Suguna Poultry farm, Coimbatore
Department o Physics has developed plasma arc technologies for materials
processing and waste treatment for a)M/S Ion Arc Technologies Ltd, Coimbatore,
b)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd, Australia and c)M/s Jyoti Om chemical Researc centre
Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas, Gujarat
Department of Biotechnology has prepared DNA Barcode 50 medicinal plants for
Himalayan Drug Company, Bangalore
VI. University may consider steps to attract students to the courses / departments where
student enrollment is inadequate
In order attract students to the courses / departments where student enrollment is
inadequate wider advertisement is given through different media. The programmes
are revamped to suit the market needs the teachers are encouraged to handle
supportive papers across disciplines and encouraged to undertake more research
projects.
VII. Culturally oriented certificate programmes and Study India programmes may be
offered to foreign students
The programmes offered on campus for the benefit of the foreign students include the
following
The Department of Tamil is offering a Diploma course in Tamil and a Post
Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil for foreign students.
The Department of Linguistics has organized a month long programme for UG
students from other countries to teach Modern Linguistics, Social Linguistics,
Tamil Usage in Science & Technology and Electronic Dictionary in Tamil.
VIII. Post Doctoral fellowships may be offered
Nearly 15 Doctoral students are pursuing their Post Doctoral research with the help of
fellowships like Kothari Fellowship, UGC Women Scientist etc.,
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IX. Interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines to be strengthened
The University has strengthened interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines
thorough the following
The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University
Departments. Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research
and have also jointly published papers. Faculty members of University
Departments conduct inter-disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides.
Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology,
Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO-
BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology,
Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial
Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects
in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU-CLS. Eleven DRDO
labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and
three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various
labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research
fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from
DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above
around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology
offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is
awarded by Bharathiar University.
Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to
promote transdisciplinary research.
Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from
different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme.
The University has passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which
the related departments can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic
degree / departments.