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NAAC Criterion

Criteria - 1: Curricular Aspects

1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global developmental needs which is reflected in Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs) and Course Outcomes(COs) of the Programmes offered by the Institution.

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences

School of Education

Department of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

1.1.2 Syllabus Revised (1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years)

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School
- Minutes of BoS
- Course Content Changed

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences
- Minutes of BoS
- Course Content Changed

School of Education

Department of Education
- Minutes of BoS
- Course Content Changed

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts
- Minutes of BoS
- Course Content Changed

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management
- Minutes of BoS

PhD Syllabus Revision

AC Minutes

PG Diplomas

1.1.3 Employability and Skill Development Courses

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences

School of Education

Department of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs offered during the last five years)

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences

School of Education

Department of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)-elective course system has been implemented
1.2.2.1 Number of Programmes in which CBCS- Elective course system implemented.

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences

School of Education

Department of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

1.3.2 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years)
1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above

1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects - internships (current year data)

School of Commerce & Management Studies

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

School of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Criteria - 2: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1.1 Demand Ratio (Average of Last five years)

Demand Ratio (Average of last five years)

2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years

Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy.

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experience.

Student centric methods

2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning process.

Teaching with ICT enabled tools.

2.3.3: Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed academic year ).

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences

School of Education

Department of Education

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management

2.4.1 & 2.4.3 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D

Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D.

2.4.4: Average percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies during the last five years

Teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies.

2.5.1 Average number of days from the date of last semester-end year- end examination

Average number of days from the date of last semester-end year- end examination.

2.6.1 The institution has stated learning outcomes (generic and programme specific)/graduate attributes which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents.

School of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School

Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

School of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences
- Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

School of Education

Department of Education
- Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

School of Performing & Visual Arts

Department of Visual Arts
- Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

School of Languages

School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media

Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
- Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

School of Life Sciences

School of Mathematics, Computers & Information Sciences

School of Physical & Material Sciences

School of Social Sciences

School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management

Department of Tourism & Travel Management
- Course Outcomes (COs) / Program Outcomes (POs) /Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

2.6.2 Attainment of Programme outcomes, Programme specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.

Attainment CUHP Feedback.

2.6.3 Pass percentage of students.

Pass percentage of students.

Criteria - 3: Research, Innovations & Extension

3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities
3.1.1 The institution has a well-defined policy for promotion of research and the same is uploaded on the institutional website.

The institution has a well-defined policy for promotion of research.

3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year) (INR in Lakhs)

The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research.

3.1.3 Number of teachers awarded international fellowship for advanced studies/ research during the last five years

Percentage of teachers receiving national / international fellowship / financial support by various agencies for advanced studies / research during the last five years.

3.1.4 Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellows in the University enrolled during the last five years

Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellows in the University enrolled during the last five years

3.1.5 University has the following facilities

Animal House

Central Instrumentation Center (Videos)
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Video 4
Video 5

Green House
Media Lab
- Media Lab facilities
- Media Lab Video
- Lectures recorded in the media lab of the University
- Prof. Ambrish Kumar Mahajan
- Prof. Pardeep Kumar
- Prof. Suman Sharma
- Prof. Deepak Pant
- Prof. Hum Chand
- Prof. Manoj Kumar Saxena
- Prof. Mohinder Singh
- Prof. Vishal Sood
- Dr. Brihaspati Mishra
- Dr. Hem Raj Bansal
- Dr. Nanduri Raj Gopal
- Dr. Ram Pravesh Rai

3.1.6 Percentage of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR and other similar recognitions by government agency (Current Year Data)

Percentage of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR and other similar recognitions by government agency (Current Year Data)

3.2.1 Extramural funding for Research (Grants sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research projects) endowments, Chairs in the University during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years

3.2.2 Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Grants for research projects sponsored by the government sources during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

3.2.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years

Link for the funding agency website.

3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices during the last five years

Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices during the last five years

3.3.3 Number of awards for innovation won by institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the last five years

Number of awards for innovation won by institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the last five years

3.4.1 The Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research through the following: 1. Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work 2. Presence of Ethics committee 3. Plagiarism check through software 4. Research Advisory Committee

The Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research through the following: 1. Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work 2. Presence of Ethics committee 3. Plagiarism check through software 4. Research Advisory Committee

3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognitions/awards

The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognitions/awards

3.4.3 Number of Patents published awarded

Number of Patents published/awarded during the last five years

3.4.4 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years

Ph.D Degrees Awarded

3.4.5 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

3.4.6 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published, and papers in national/international conference-proceedings per teacher during the last five years

Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years

3.5.1 Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and the individual

Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and the individual

3.5.2 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

3.6.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years

Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government _recognised bodies during the last five years

3.6.3 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted in collaboration with industry, community and Non- Government Organisations through NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., during the last five years

Number of extension and outreach programs conducted in collaboration with industry, community and Non- Government Organisations through NSS_NCC_Red cross_YRC etc., during the last five years

3.7.1 Number of collaborative activities with other institutions/ research establishment/industry for research and academic development of faculty and students during the last five year

Number of collaborative activities with other institutions_ research establishment_industry for research and academic development of faculty and students during the last five year

3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years

Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years

Criteria - 4: Research Consultancy & Extension

4.1.1 Adequate facilities for teaching - learning

4.1.2 Adequate facilities cultural activities, gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium

4.1.3 General campus facilities

General campus facilities

4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Average percentage of expenditure excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

4.2.2 Institution has subscription for e-Library resources.
(6) Library has regular subscription for the following: 1. e – journals, 2. e-books, 3.e-ShodhSindhu, 4.Shodhganga, 5.Databases

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.2.3 Annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals

4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for online access) during the latest completed academic year

Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year

4.2.7 E-content is developed by teachers:

E-content is developed by teachers

4.3.1 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as LCD, smart board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities. (Data for the latest completed academic year).

4.3.2 Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provisions and updates ats IT facilities including WiFi facility.

Policy for the Implementation and Application of Information Technology

4.3.3 Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year).

Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

4.3.5 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development

IT Infrastructure

4.4.1 Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years (INR in lakhs)

Details of Expenditure for Infrastructure Augmentation

4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc

Maintenence Policy

Criteria - 5: Student Support & Progression

5.1 Student Support

Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years

5.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years

Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years.pdf

5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution: 1. Soft skills, 2. Language and communication skills, 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene), 4. Awareness of trends in technology

Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution

5.1.4 Redressal of student grievances policy document

5.2.1 Total number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year (eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/TOEFL/Civil Services/State government examinations)

Total number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year (eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/TOEFL/Civil Services/State government examinations).pdf

5.2.2 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

5.2.3 Percentage of recently graduated students who have progressed to higher education (previous graduating batch)

Percentage of recently graduated students who have progressed to higher education (previous graduating batch)

5.3.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events

Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events

5.3.2 Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare

5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per year

Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per year

5.4.1 The Alumni Association / Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and other support services

The Alumni Association / Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and other support services

5.4.2 Alumni contribution

Alumni contribution

Criteria - 6: Governance, Leadership & Management

6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules and procedures, etc

6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

6.3.1 The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.

Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.

6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the University for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years

6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs during the last five years

Average number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years

6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V).

Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V).

6.4.4 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly.

Internal and External financial audits

6.5.2 Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance

6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality

Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality

Criteria - 7: Institutional Values & Best Practices

7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years

Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years

7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures

7.1.3 Facilities in the Institution for the management of Waste

Facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste

7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution

Water conservation facilities available in the Institution

7.1.5 Green campus initiatives

Green campus initiatives

7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

Enviroment Audit

Green Audit

7.1.7 The Institution has friendly, barrier free environment

7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment

The Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment

7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations

Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations

7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard

The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmers in this regard.

7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

7.2 Best Practices

7.2.1: Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.

Best Practice - I
Best Practice - II

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1: Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words.

Distinctiveness of the University