MAHARAJA GANGA SINGH UNIVERSITY, BIKANER

(A State University registered under Section 2f and 12B of the

University Grants Commission Act 1956)

SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR
THE NAAC ACCREDITATION

Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
June 2016

PHONE-0151-2212044 FAX: 0151-2212042

E-mail: registrar@mgsubikaner.ac.in

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 CONTENTS

S.No. Content Page No.

1. Maharaja Ganga Singh University: Activities at a glance 1-14

2. 1. The University Profile 15-27

Executive Summary- The SWOC analysis of the institution 27

3. 2. Criteria-wise Inputs 28-92

I. Curricular Aspects 29-36

II. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 37-51

III. Research, Consultancy and Extension 52-63

IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 64-71

V. Student support and Progression 72-79

VI. Governance, Leadership and Management 80-87

VII. Innovations and Best Practices 88-92

4. 3. Evaluative Report of the Departments 92-136

Department of Computer Science 93-100

Department of Environmental Science 101-107

Department of Microbiology 108-119

Department of English 120-129

Department of History 130-136

Self Financing Department 137-142

Law Department 143-149

5. 4. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 150-151

6. Annexure I: Scholarship Details

Annexure II: Sports Activities

Annexure III: Board of Management & Academic Council

Annexure IV: Conferences organized

Annexure V: Auditor's Report

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Annexure VI: UGC 2(f)

Annexure VII: UGC 12B

Annexure VIII: AIU membership

Annexure IX: BAR Council Letter

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 Maharaja Ganga Singh University

The Activities at a Glance

Introduction

Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner (formerly known as University of Bikaner,

Bikaner) has been established by the University of Bikaner Act, 2003 (Act No. 13 of 2003), the
Rajasthan Gazette Extraordinary Part- 4 (Ka), published on June, 07, 2003 as a new State
University. This Act brought the colleges located in the districts of Bikaner, Churu,
Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh under the jurisdiction of this University including 69 colleges
which were earlier affiliated to the M.D.S. University, Ajmer. About 3,50,000 students were
examined in various faculties by this University in 2015. At present, 357 colleges including
both the Government and the private colleges of the districts of Bikaner, Churu, Ganganagar
and Hanumangarh are affiliated to the University. The University has the faculties of Science,
Arts, Social Science, Commerce & Management, Law and Education. The Academic Council
of the University and a Board of Management take care of all the academic and management
matters respectively. The University has established five academic departments:
Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computer Science, English and History and two self-
finance courses along with three year law degree course on its campus and academic activities
have been started from the academic session-2011-12. Following subjects at UG and PG level
courses are offered in different faculties:

Faculty Courses/Subjects
Arts B.A., B.F.A, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Rajasthani, Punjabi, Music,
Philosophy, Drawing & Painting, Jain Vidhya Jivan Vigyan, Military
Science.
Social Science B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
History, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science,
Economics, Home Science, Geography, Psychology.
Science B.Sc., B.C.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computer Science, Physics,

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 Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Geology, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Home Science.
Commerce B.Com., B.B.A., M.Com., M.C.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.
ABST, EAFM, Business Administration, GPEM.
Education B.Ed., B.P.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Law LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Hon'ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalyan Singh is the Chancellor of the Maharaja Ganga
Singh University, Bikaner. The Chancellor of the University in consultation with the State
Government appoints the Vice Chancellor of the University. Presently, Prof. Chandrakala
Padia is the Vice Chancellor of the University.

Sanction of UGC 12(B) Status to Maharaja Ganga Singh University

M.G.S. University was granted 12 (B) status vide letter no. F9-24/2003(CPP-I/PU), dated 31-
10-2014 by the UGC, New Delhi, India. The 12 (B) inspection team consisted of renowned
academicians like Prof. V.K. Jain, V.C. Doon University, Dehradun, Prof. R.C. Kuhad,
University of Delhi, New Delhi and presently the Vice-Chancellor of Central University of
Haryana, Prof. G.J.V. Prasad, J.N.U., New Delhi, Prof. Khurram Mustafa, Jamia Milia Islamia,
New Delhi, Prof. Jai Narayan, University of Allahabad, and Dr. G.S. Chauhan, U.G.C. The
team expressed great satisfaction with the growth of the University.

Meeting of Academic Council

The meetings of Academic Council of MGSU are held regularly. On 25th May, 2016 17th
Academic Meeting took place. In this meeting, the report regarding implementation of
decisions made during the last meeting was brought to the notice of the members of Academic
Council by the Registrar through the revision of syllabi done by the distinguished professors
from different parts of the country who updated it with all recent developments in the field and
also included the course content of UGC-CSIR NET and other competitive examinations to
enable the students to qualify in all such examinations. The syllabi of each subject designed by
the Board of Studies of respective subjects were thoroughly discussed and then approved by
the Academic Council. Most of the syllabi got approved, as proposed by the respective BOS.

Revision and updating of syllabi

The distinguished scholars such as Prof. Rajeev Raman, Dept. of Zoology, B.H.U., Prof.
Awadhesh Pradhan, Dept. of Hindi, B.H.U., Prof. R. C. Kuhad (who sent his proposal through
mail), Prof. Kapil Kapoor (Ex-Rector, J.N.U., New Delhi), Prof. Jasbeer Jain, Dept. of English,
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Prof. K.C. Sharma, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Central
University of Rajasthan, Dr. Abhinav Sharma, Dept. of Political Science, B.H.U. etc. attended
the BOS meetings and immensely contributed in updating the syllabi. The comprehensive and
rich course content of present syllabi has enabled students to take up varied competitive
examinations like UGC-NET, SLET, IAS, RAS, etc. The syllabi proposed by the Board of
Studies of different subjects were duly approved by the Academic Council.

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Principals‟ meetings
Vice-Chancellor took initiative to resolve the problems and issues of the affiliated colleges. A
series of Principals‟ meetINGS were organized at different district headquarters like
Hanumangarh, Shri Ganganagar and Churu which fall under the jurisdiction of this University
in which The VC addressed the issues of quality education and infrastructural facilities to the
college students, conduct of examination, timely declaration of results, and timely submission
of affiliation fee.

International Conference - 'Saptarishis of Modern India : Tradition, Change and Svaraj'

(January 4-6, 2015)

An International Conference entitled „Saptarishis of Modern India: Tradition, Change and

Svaraj' was organized by Maharaja Ganga Singh University from 4-6 January, 2015 at
M.G.S.U. Bikaner campus in collaboration with Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS),
Shimla under the mentorship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chandrakala Padia, who is also the
Chairperson of IIAS, Shimla. Shri Rajkumar Rinwa, Minister for Mines, Forest and
Environment, Government of Rajasthan was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Function. The
objective of the conference was to highlight the contributions of Saptarishis in the making of
modern India. Prof. Chandrakala Padia welcomed the dignitaries and delegates. In her
welcome address, she highlighted the meaning of knowing in the context of Indian tradition,
where knowing is not merely seeking of information but entering into the realm of higher
consciousness.

Prof. Makrand Paranjape introduced the theme of the Seminar. He highlighted the fact that
Indian Traditions renew themselves through exemplars rather than through ideologues. An
exemplar is the one who embodies a consistency between anubhav (experience), vichar
(thought) and achaar (action).

Modern India was fashioned by exemplars instead of ideologues. The proposed seminar, he
said, is an attempt to explore this notion. To this end, six clusters in chronological order were
proposed with a prominent figure in each cluster. They were Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa,
Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatama Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, Shri Ramanna Maharishi and J.
Krishnamurti.

National Seminar on „Current Trends in Environmental Research‟

A three days National Seminar on 'Current Trends in Environmental Research' was organized
from February 28 to March 2, 2015 by the Department of Environmental Science, MGSU. In
this seminar, rich deliberations were made on current trends in environmental research and
potential future prospects in this field.

The thematic areas of the seminar were 'Environmental Pollution', 'Biodiversity Conservation
and Management', 'Environmental Degradation and Threats', 'Desert Ecosystem', 'Traditional
Practices of Environmental Conservation', 'Climate Change and Environmental Adaptation',
'Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resource Management', 'Natural Disaster and

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Management Strategies', 'Environmental Impact Assessment', 'Ecotourism', 'Environmental
Biotechnology' and 'Microbiology' etc. The three days seminar was quite successful. More
than 100 papers were presented by researchers and scholars from seven different states of
India. All present and former Vice Chancellors participated in this Seminar. Some of the great
scholars who presented their papers were: Prof. K.C. Sharma, Central University of Rajasthan,
Ajmer, Prof. Ganga Ram Jakher, Prof. C.B. Gena, former Vice Chancellors of MGS
University, Prof. B.L. Chaudhary, Chairman, Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Prof.
S. D. Purohit, M.L.S. University, Udaipur, and Prof. Praveen Mathur, M.D.S. University,
Ajmer.

National Seminar on „Marginal Societies in Rajasthan‟

The Department of History organized its first National Seminar on the theme “Marginal
Societies in Rajasthan” on March 30-31, 2015. In this seminar about 40 research papers were
presented in six academic sessions covering different sub-themes of this seminar. In the
Inaugural Function Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon‟ble Member of Parliament from Bikaner
was the Chief Guest and Prof. Chandrakala Padia, Vice Chancellor, M.G.S. University,
presided over the function. Prof. Umesh Kadam from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
was the Key Note Speaker. Mr. Ram Prasad Maheshwari, Expert on Vanshawali Literature
and Prof. S.K. Bhanot, Ex-Professor & Head, Department of History, M.G.S. University
graced the occasion.

In the Valedictory function, Shri Giriraj Singh, IAS, Commissioner Colonisation, Bikaner
Division, was the Chief Guest. Prof. Umesh Kadam, JNU, New Delhi, Prof. Ravindra Kumar,
Kurukshetra University were the Guest of Honours and Prof. Chandrakala Padia, Vice
Chancellor, M.G.S. University presided over the function. This national seminar was one of the
most successful academic activities of the Department of History. All the distinguished guests
and experts expressed their satisfaction on the outcome of this seminar. The participants
presented papers on varied major and related sub-themes of the seminar including theoretical
and conceptual debates on marginals, origin, growth and migration of marginal groups and
their socio-cultural, religious, economic and artistic aspects, mythology and art, religious
undercurrents, conservation, folk deities, music and paintings, prominent personalities among
marginals, status of marginals in rural and urban societies, structure and stratification,
rebellions and uprisings of marginalised communities, women in marginal societies, etc. The
paper presentations were followed by thorough rebuttal sessions enriching the deliberations in
its true spirit.

Beginning of Maharaja Ganga Singh Memorial Lecture Series

Contributions made by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the field of education were realized by the
university. It was decided that the university must start Memorial Lecture every year as a mark
of respect to this great visionary of India. Hence, the University launched Maharaja Ganga
Singh Memorial Lecture Series from the year 2013. The First Memorial Lecture was delivered
by the great historian, Prof. Ghanshyam Lal Devra, Former Vice Chancellor, Vardhman

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Mahaveer Open University, Kota, on December 11, 2013. This programme was presided over
by Prof. Chandrakala Padia, Vice Chancellor of MGSU. Prof. A. K. Gahlot, Vice Chancellor
of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, was the Guest of Honour.
In her presidential address, Prof. Padia highlighted the contributions of Maharaja Ganga Singh
in the field of education; how he helped Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in the building of
Banaras Hindu University and worked as its first Chancellor for 13 years.

Maharaja Ganga Singh Memorial Lecture Series - Second

In continuation to the series, the Second Maharaja Ganga Singh Memorial Lecture was
organized on March 9, 2015. On this occasion, Prof. L.S. Rathore, Former Vice Chancellor of
Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur and an expert on political history of the erstwhile princely
state of Bikaner delivered his thought provoking lecture dedicated to Maharaja Ganga Singh of
Bikaner. Prof. M.M. Saxena, Prof. S.K Bhanot, Mr. Vishram Meena, Registrar MGSU,
Bikaner, and Dr. Narayan Singh Rao, Head, Department of History also shared their views on
the contributions of Maharaja Ganga Singh in socio-economic and educational advancement of
Bikaner State.

Central Library
The Central Library of the University has a rich collection of books from different subjects. It
has around 7000 books on different subjects. Besides, the books are also maintained in the
departmental library of each department of the University. The Library subscribes to a good list
of journals and e-journals which include around 170 titles of journals from various disciplines.
A number of daily, weekly, monthly, and biannual magazines are subscribed for students to
keep them update with the current affairs in politics, economics and society. The library is also
equipped with e-library facility, through which various e-books, journals, book chapters, e-
lessons etc. are available to the students and faculty members. The Library has a full wi-fi zone
enabling students and faculty members to access internet resources. For the first time, Library
Day was celebrated in the University Central Library on 14 September, 2015 chaired by Prof.
Chandrakala Padia, Vice Chancellor of the University. The Director of the Rajasthan State
Archives, Bikaner, Mr. Mahendra Khadgawat was the Chief Guest of the function. The
function was also addressed by Prof. M.M. Saxena, Chairman- Central Library Management
Committee.

Inauguration of New Buildings on the campus

Several buildings have been constructed in recent pst. This includes Dean Student's Welfare
Building, Research Directorate Building, 11 KV GSS Sub-Station, overhead Water Tank,
external toilet block for students amounting to Rs. 217.99 lakhs in the year 2014-15 and 2015-
16.
Research Directorate Building

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A new building of Research Directorate has been constructed. The building was inaugurated
by the Vice Chancellor on 5 September, 2014. Till date, the University has awarded over 700
Ph.D. Degrees.

Dean Students' Welfare & Proctor Office

A new building of Dean Students' Welfare & Proctor Office has been constructed. The same
building houses the office of Students' Union office bearers. It was inaugurated by the Vice
Chancellor on 5 September, 2014.

Extension of Examination Block

Extension of Examination Block has been done to accommodate the burgeoning of
examination work. Keeping in view the daily arrival of the outside students from different
affiliated colleges, new facilities have been added for the convenience of the students in this
block.

Collaborative Researches
The MGSU has entered into several national and international collaborations with many
organizations such as IIAS, Shimla, Ohio State University, USA, West Virginia University,
USA, CAIRN Energy Ltd., ISRO (NRSC), Hyderabad, SERB, New Delhi, AIU, New Delhi,
ICSSR, New Delhi, National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), USIEF, New Delhi.

GPS Station at MGSU

A GPS station was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor at Maharaja Ganga Singh University as
an outcome of collaboration between Department of Environmental Science, M.G.S.U. Bikaner
and Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. The V.C. congratulated Prof. M. M. Saxena and
his team for this great initiative - the only one of its kind in Western Rajasthan.

Presentation by Indian Program Manager, USIEF on Fulbright Fellowships

Dr. Gayatri Singhal, Indian Program Manager, United States-Indian Educational Foundation,
Fulbright Commission in India gave a presentation to research scholars and faculty members of
the University and its affiliated colleges. She elaborated on various aspects of Fulbright –
Nehru and other Fulbright Fellowships like eligibility criteria, important dates, procedure for
applying and other terms and conditions, etc. She also highlighted about the importance of
cultural exchange between India and United States and suggested that the Indian fellows
visiting United States should act as cultural ambassador exchanging cultural values between
two countries. She encouraged that more and more people should apply for these fellowships
from this part of the state.

Felicitation of Former Vice Chancellors

On 28th Feb. 2015, the University felicitated the former Vice Chancellors of the M.G.S.
University: Prof. Hoshiar Singh, Prof. Vimlendu Tayal, Prof. C.B. Gena and Prof. G.R. Jakher
were felicitated with shawl and flower bouquet by the present Vice Chancellor, Prof.
Chandrakala Padia. The former Vice Chancellors shared their views about the University and

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their pleasant memories and events that happened during their tenure in the University. The
present Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chandrakala Padia gave Vote of Thanks to former VCs and
assured them that the progress graph of the University would keep on scaling high during her
tenure as well.

Visits of Prominent Persons to the University

Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble M.P. Bikaner, Sh. Raj Kumar Rinwa, Hon'ble Minister for
Mines, Forest, Environment, Govt. of Rajasthan, Shri Samvit Somgiri Maharaj, Adhyishthata,
Sri Laleshwar Mahadev Mandir, Shiv Math, Shivbadi, Bikaner. Prof. Anindita Balslev-
Founder, Forum for Cross-cultural Conversation, Denmark; Dr. Jonathan Hall, Ohio State
University, USA and Dr. Audra Slocum, Dept of English, West Virginia University, USA, Dr.
S. S. Chaudhary, Chairman, Bio-Diversity Board, Govt. of Rajasthan, Prof. Kapil Kapoor-
Professor of English, Centre for Linguistics & English and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, JNU, New
Delhi; Prof. Jagbir Singh, Prof. Makrand Paranjape; Head, Dept. of English, JNU, New Delhi;
Prof. Kailash C. Baral, Professor Dept. of English, EFL University, Shillong; Prof. Raghvendra
Pratap Sing, Centre for Philosophy, School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, Prof. Sudhir
Kumar, Dept. of Evening Studies-Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Panjab University,
Chandigarh, Prof. Sachidanand Mohanty, Dept. of English, University of Hyderabad, Prof.
Satish Rai, Head, Dept. of Pol. Sci., Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, Prof.
Ghanshyam Lal Devra, Vardhman Mahavir Open University Kota, Rajasthan, Prof. S.S. Tak,
Ex.-RPSC Chairman, Ajmer, Dr. Shashi Devra, Prof. B.L. Bhandari, Prof. Umesh Kadam,
JNU, New Delhi, Prof. S.P. Vyas, JNV University, Jodhpur, Prof. P. L. Dashora, Ex.-RPSC
Member, Ajmer and VC, University of Kota, Kota, Prof. B. L. Choudhary, Chairman, Board of
Secondary Education, Ajmer, Dr. Ambrish Dhaka, JNU, New Delhi, and Prof. Ravindra
Kumar Sharma visited the University to participate in different activities, events and functions.

Launching University Year Planner

The Vice Chancellor launched the University‟s year planner-cum-directory. It includes the
contact numbers of all the faculty and officials of the University and other important offices of
the Bikaner city, list of University holidays, local holidays and University calendar etc. This
also contains the list of all affiliated colleges of Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
along with the names of the colleges, names of the Principals, and their contact numbers.

Examination Section
Most of the examination work of the University has been computerized and is on-line.
The computerized pre and post examination work, starting from filling up of examination
forms, their checking to the declaration of results and preparation of mark sheet are being
outsourced. The mark sheets contain a number of security features. Results are published on
the official website of the University and other related portals. There is provision of
Supplementary examination in the final year at UG level and for LL.B. students, provision of
revaluation and scrutiny of answer books is available if a candidate is not satisfied with the
result. Revaluation work is carried out on fictitious coding pattern. Evaluation of answer books

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is done through co-ordinators by experienced faculty. Centralized evaluation has also been
tried in the Examination from 2015. Work of preparation of question papers for University
examinations is done under strict secrecy.

The University conducts examination of over 3.75 lakh examinees involving about 150
classes, 1025 types of question papers at 145 examination centres spread over 4 districts.
Semester scheme has been introduced for M.Sc. and MA classes running on University
campus. Annual examinations commenced in the last week of February and major results were
declared by June, 2015. In order to ensure the sanctity of the examinations in far flung
examination centres, the University constituted flying squads. Those examination centres
involved in suspicious practices including mass copying were immediately cancelled.

Academic Section
The Academic Section is headed by the Registrar. This section renders a wide range of services
to support the academic activities of the University. At present, Academic Section houses one
Deputy Registrar, one Assistant Registrar and seven ministerial staff to support its work. The
main functions of the Academic section are - preparation of perspective plan, accepting of the
proposals for new affiliation / recognition of proposals for extension and continuation
etc., scrutiny of proposals and their submission to various authorities of University for
permission and approval, issuing affiliation / recognition letters, follow up regarding annual,
permanent & other affiliation fees, conducting meetings of various committees and all other
affiliation/ recognition related work. The Academic Section conducts meetings of various
committees including Boards of Studies, Academic Council, Equivalence Committee and
Board of Management.

Establishment Section
Initially, when this University was established in 2003, 15 personnel were transferred from
M.D.S. University, Ajmer. Later, in the year 2005, 07 persons (officers and others) were
appointed on approval of the State Government. In 2010, the State Government sanctioned 30
teaching posts for five departments and 93 non-teaching posts for University's administrative
work. At present, Establishment Section houses one Deputy Registrar, one Section Officer and
one ministerial staff to support its functioning.

Grant-in-Aids
Under the dynamic leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chandrakala Padia, the MGS
University, Bikaner has received grant-in-aids for various infrastructural and academic
development. The University received approximately 4.00 crores from UGC in the year 2015
for developing infrastructure and academic centres of learning. The ICSSR has sanctioned the
proposal of Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members with a grant-
in-aid of Rs. 09.40 lakhs which will commence in January, 2016. The National Human Rights
Commission, New Delhi has also sanctioned a grant-in-aids of Rs. 00.50 lac for organizing the

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workshop on Women's Rights. The Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi had
sanctioned a grant of Rs. 2.50 lakhs for organizing West Zone Anveshan: Student Research
Convention in January, 2016.

KOTDI (Joodbeed) village adopted by the MGSU

The village “Kotdi” (Joodbeed) at a distance of nearly 11 km from Bikaner city has been
adopted by Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner. Various visits and meetings with the
village communities were held to identify the local requirements and needs. Thereafter, the
activities were initiated in the village which comprised of renovation and repairing of the
community water storage tank, renovation of community and construction of boundary wall
and toilets and community centre, renovation and repairing of the toilets at the school,
especially for the girls, computer, internet and communication facilities at the village school,
development of sports ground and sports facilities in the school, sponsorship of the vocational
training for the educated youth of the village like basic computer training, veterinary nursing or
Gopal training, agricultural and horticulture training. Campaigns on health awareness and clean
environment were organized in the village.

Students' Activities
Motivational Lecture

The University organized a motivational lecture for students on campus and affiliated colleges.
This lecture was delivered by Lt. Col. Ravi Choudhary of Indian Army. Lt. Col. Ravi
acquainted the audience about different aspects of life enjoyed an Army Officer like adventure,
courage, dedication and patriotism. He said that the services in Indian armed forces are
rewarding and not less than any other lucrative job. He highlighted the aspects of growth in
terms of promotion as well as salary structure of officers in Army in comparison to civil
servants. Apart from this, he explained various selection schemes through which students of
different streams at UG and PG level could aspire to become Army officer. The lecture was
appreciated by students of different streams both from University and affiliated colleges. The
event was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of the University who motivated students to join
Indian Army and said that this is not profession but service to the nation and nothing can be
nobler than this.

Blood Donation Camp on Saheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti and Pandit Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Jayanti, 25 September, 2015:

Student Federation of India in coordination with M.G.S. University organized a blood donation
camp on University campus on the auspicious occasion of Saheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti. On

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this occasion, speakers made a call to the audience to embrace the ideals of Saheed Bhagat
Singh and gave the message that blood donation is one of the greatest donations.

Again, on 25 September, 2015, a blood donation camp was organized by the University on the
occasion of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jayanti in Govt. Dungar College, Bikaner. Students
enthusiastically participated in this event and more than 140 students and faculty members
donated blood as well as volunteered for smooth conduct of the programme.

Activities of NSS Wing and Youth Development:

The youth activities under the aegis of NSS Wing of Maharaja Ganga Singh University
(MGSU), Bikaner, started in the first academic session 2011-12 with a group of student
volunteers. The activities started within the university campus for enrichment of environment
and its conservation through plantation, education and awareness. The plantation project was
taken up in accordance with the university master plan and necessary assistance was sought
from the university Estate Officer. In the first year, the NSS volunteers planted trees in
different blocks of the university campus and also started their protection through fencing,
watering, upkeep and maintenance of the old plantation. These activities aimed at addressing
local environment issues like air pollution, water pollution, pesticide contamination, its impact
on health of mankind, awareness campaign against plastic & use of polythene bags, etc. The
plantation work in and around the University campus was done in collaboration with the local
communities especially women and younger generation, State Forest Department and local
authorities engaged in developmental work. The main objective of these special campaigns was
to involve youth in the sustainable development for better and healthy environment. A number
of activities under various sub-themes were organized in the last three years as the youth &
NSS programs. Just to name a few- Celebration of Wildlife Week, World Environment Day,
World Ozone Day, World Water Day and other environment and health related days all the
year in the university campus as well as in the field. Lectures, talks, symposiums, field
trainings and workshops were organized on various environmental conservation programs for
student volunteers.

Activities like poster competition, rally, speech competition, bird watching competition, guest
lectures, field visit to sites of environmental importance and biodiversity rich areas, films and
documentary shows, etc. were also organized throughout the year. The 58th Wildlife Week was
celebrated by Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, on the University campus from 1-7
October, 2012 through Wildlife Field Trainings and Workshops in which over 100
postgraduate students and researchers from the university and science departments of other
local colleges participated. For the overall development of youth, Ministry of Youth Affairs of
Sports has launched National Youth Policy (NYP) 2014 and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan
(RGKA). This policy was launched in Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, along with
299 and 623 districts throughout the country. It is not just a policy but a movement for the
development of youth in the country. After the launching of NYP-2014, the youth participated
in various activities organized by the MGS University including NSS activities by the
Honourable Vice – Chancellor, Prof. Chandrakala Padia, Prof. M.M. Saxena, Dean, Faculty of

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Science, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, and Dr. Meera Srivastava, Head,
Department of Zoology, Government Dungar College, Bikaner.

Field Visits for Practical Training of Students:

Field visits for the student volunteers were organized to Jodbeed, Gajner, Deshnoke, Oran,
Kolayat, Badopal, Kodamdesar (protected, common property resources and natural water
bodies) near Bikaner. During these visits, participants were given practical training for the
various field methods pertaining to floral and faunal surveys, population estimation,
identification, etc.

The students also made visit to places of historical importance. This field activity aimed to
develop and enhance research aptitude among the students and acquaint them physically with
historical heritage that they study in their syllabus. The students along with faculty members
visited Junagarh Fort, Government Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and Rajasthan State
Archives, Bikaner. The students took keen interest in knowing and learning the cultural
heritage and learnt the minute aspects of art, architecture, arms & ammunitions, sculptures and
collection & preservation of archival records.

Another milestone achieved by MGSU in generating awareness among youths is making the
campus „„ragging-free‟‟. Under the able guidance and counselling of member of Anti-Ragging
Squad, we can proudly proclaim that no case of ragging has been registered in the university
campus.

Clean Campus Program under Prime Minister‟s Clean India Campaign:

Prof. Padia launched the clean campus program on 2nd October, 2014. In this program, Prof.
Padia and her family members, faculty and non-teaching members of the university actively
participated and cleaned the roads and different blocks of the university.

Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, 2-10-2015.

On 2nd October, 2015, for the first time, on the initiation of Vice Chancellor Prof. Chandrakala
Padia, the University celebrated the Jayantis of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and
organized Sarva Dharma Sabha with deliberations from Gurus of all the four religions i.e.
Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian.

Celebration of the Birth Anniversaries of Three Legends- Swami Vivekanand, Netaji

Subhas Chandra Bose, Shaheed Bhagat Singh:

The Department of History celebrated „Swami Vivekananda Jayanti‟ on January 12, 2015 and
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti on January 23, 2015. In these two functions, large
number of students, faculty members, social activists and officers participated. The participants
of these two programmes expressed their determination to work for social equality, eradication
of all forms of discriminations based on caste, colour and race. Patriotic fervour, feeling of

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sacrifice for motherland and determination to build a strong and vibrant Bharat marked these
two functions.

Celebration of Chaitra Pratipada:

The Department of English organized the New Year celebration as per Hindu calendar. On this
occasion, members of the University were welcomed as per traditional Indian customs by
applying „Tilak‟ and offering of „Gud Dhani‟. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chandrakala Padia, in her
Presidential address emphasized the importance of celebrating the traditional New Year as per
Hindu calendar, and focussed on how it rejuvenates our traditional and cultural values and
beliefs of harmony, peace, and concern for the environment, mutual co-operation and peaceful
co-existence. The Chief-Guest on this occasion, Mayor of Bikaner city, Shri Narayan Chopra
appreciated the initiative taken by the Department. Speaking on this occasion, the Head &
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. S.K. Agrawal stated that presently every country is undergoing
through the moral crisis. Celebration of such indigenous festivals rejuvenates our sustained
traditions and value system and leads to the progress of the country in real sense. The
programme was attended by the faculty members and non-teaching staff, several scholars,
historians and cultural activists of Bikaner.

Celebration of International Yoga day on the MGSU Campus:

On 21 January, 2015, the International Yoga Day was celebrated on the MGS University
campus in which all the faculty members, administrative officers and staff of the MGS
University participated. The event was marked by creating awareness on living life with motto
of „healthy body and mind‟ among MGSU family members.

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1. The University Profile

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 1. The University Profile

1.1.1 Profile of the University

Name and Address of the University:
Name: Maharaja Ganga Singh University

Address: NH-15, Jaisalmer Road, Bikaner

City: Bikaner Pin: 334001 State: Rajasthan

Website: mgsubikaner.ac.in

For Communication:
Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email

with STD
Code

Vice Professor O: 0151- 7568288 0151- vcs@mgsubikan

Chancellor 2212042 288 2212042 er.ac.in
Chandrakala
R: 0151-
Padia 2200181

Pro Vice N/A O:

Chancellor
R:

Registrar Shri Bhanwar O: 0151- 9413278 0151- registrar@mgsu

2212044 886 2212042 bikaner.ac.in
Singh
R: 0151-
Charan
2231567
(FO with

Addl charge)

Steering Prof Suresh O: 9460251 0151- sureshagl1966@g

Committee/ Kumar 734 2212042 mail.com
IQAC
Agrawal R:
Coordinator

Status of the University:

State University Yes

State Private University

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 Central University

University Under Section 3 of UGC(Deemed University)

Institute of National Importance

Any Other (Please Specify)

Type of University:
Unitary

Affiliating Yes

Source of Funding:
Central Government

State Government Yes

Self Financing Yes

Any Other(Please Specify)

a) Date of Establishment of the University: 07/06/2003

(dd/mm/yyyy)
b) Prior to the establishment of university, was it a/an

I PG Center Yes No No

Ii Affiliated College Yes No No

Iii Constituent College Yes No No

Iv Autonomous College Yes No No

V Any Other(Please Specify) Yes Fresh No

If yes, give the date of establishment 07.06.2003 dd/mm/yyyy)

Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency:

Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks

1.2.8 2f of UGC* 13 02 2004 Annexure VI

1.2.9 12B of UGC* 31 10 2014 Annexure VII

1.2.10 3 of UGC# - - -

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1.2.11 Any Other Specify 10 12 2009 Annexure VII
AIU Membership
*Enclose certificate of recognition

#Enclose notification of MHRD and UGC for all courses/ programmes/ campus/ campuses

^Enclose certificate of recognition by any other national agency/agencies, if any.

Has the University been recognized

2.1.1 By UGC as a University with potential of Excellence?
Yes No No

If yes, date of recognition:…………………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)

2.1.2 For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No No

If yes, name of the agency ……………………………and

date of recognition:…………………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)

Does the University have off-campus centers?

Yes No No

If yes, date of establishment ……………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)

date of recognition:…………………………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)

Does the University have off-shore campuses?

Yes No No

If yes, date of establishment ……………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)

date of recognition:…………………………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)

Location of the campus and area:

Location* Campus area in Built up area in sq.
acres mts

2.1.3 Main campus Urban:BIKANER 451.41 15456.29

2.1.4 Other campuses in Not Applicable

country

2.1.5 Campuses abroad Not Applicable

(*Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any Other (please specify))

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If University has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study report
reflecting the activities of the campuses.

Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus university, please

provide campus-wide information.
2.1.8 Auditorium/ Seminar complex with infrastructural facilities - YES
2.1.9 Sports facilities - YES
2.3.1 Playground - YES
2.3.2 Swimming Pool - No
2.3.3 Gymnasium - No
2.3.4 Any Other(Please Specify)
2.1.10 Hostel
2.3.6 Boys Hostel - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Number of hostels
Number of inmates
Facilities
2.3.7 Girls Hostel - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Number of hostels
Number of inmates
Facilities
2.3.8 Working Women Hostel - No
Number of hostels
Number of inmates
Facilities
2.1.11 Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching – Under process
2.1.12 Cafeteria - YES
2.1.13 Health Center- Nature of facilities available- inpatient, outpatient, ambulance,
emergency care facility etc. No
2.1.14 Facilities like banking, post office, book shop, etc. YES
2.1.15 Transport facilities to cater the needs of the students and staff - YES
2.1.16 Facilities for persons with disabilities - YES
2.1.17 Animal house No
2.1.18 Incinerator for laboratories No
2.1.19 Power house Power Generators
2.1.20 Waste management facilities Regular Waste Disposal
Number of institutions affiliated to the University
Type of colleges Total Permanent Temporary

Arts, Science and Commerce 243 2 241

Law 12 1 11

Medicine - - -

Engineering - - -

Education 109 1 108

Management - - -

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Others(specify and provide - - -
details)

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 No Number

Furnish the following information:

Particulars Number Number of Students

2.3.14 University Departments

Under Graduate
- -
Post Graduate
5 119
Research centers on the campus
4 -

2.3.15 Constituent Colleges Nil Nil

2.3.16 Affiliated Colleges 366 *

2.3.17 Colleges under 2(f) 36 *

2.3.18 Colleges under 2(f) and 12B 36 *

2.3.19 NAAC accredited colleges 16 *

2.3.20 Colleges with potential of 6

excellence(UGC)
2.3.21 Autonomous Colleges Nil Nil

2.3.22 Colleges with Post Graduate Departments 83

2.3.23 Colleges with Research Departments 8 *

2.3.24 University Recognized Research * *

Institutes/ Centers
 Not available

Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC?
Yes Yes No

If the University uses any other nomenclatures, please specify.

Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present, under the

following categories: (Enclose the list of academic programmes offered)

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Programmes Number

UG Nil

PG M.Sc. (Environmental Science)

M.Sc. (Computer Science)

M.Sc. (Microbiology)

MA (History)

MA(English)

Integrated Masters Nil

M.Phil. M.Phil.(Environmental Science)

M.Phil.(Microbiology)

M.Phil. (English)

M.Phil.(History)

Ph.D. Environmental Science, Microbiology,

English, History,

Integrated Ph.D.

Certificate

Diploma

PG Diploma

Any Other(please specify) LL.B.

Total

Number of working days during the last academic year. 180

Number of teaching days during past four academic year.

180 180 180 180

(Teaching days means days on which classes were engaged. Examination days are not to be
included)

Does the University have a department of Teacher Education?

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Yes No No

If yes ,

2.4.1 Year of establishment……………………….(dd/mm/yyyy)

2.4.2 NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No………………………. Date:
………………………………………….(dd/mm/yyyy)
2.4.3 Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No

Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education?

Yes No No

If yes ,

2.4.3 Year of establishment……………………….(dd/mm/yyyy)

2.4.4 NCTE recognition details(if applicable) Notification No………………………. Date:
………………………………………….(dd/mm/yyyy)
2.4.5 Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No

In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether professional
programmes are being offered? NA
Yes No

If yes, please enclose approval/ recognition details issued by the statutory body governing the
programme.

Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a copy of
the report and action taken there upon. NO
Number of positions in the university
Positions Teaching Faculty Non- Technical

Professor Assoc. Asstt. Teaching Staff

Professors Professors staff

Sanctioned by the UGC/ 05 10 15 127 14

University/ State
Govt.

Recruited 2 3 14 60 13

Yet to Recruit 3 7 01 67 01

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 Number of persons Nil Nil
working on contract
basis

Qualification of the teaching staff

Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Total
Professor
Qualification
Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent Teachers

D.Sc. D. Lit. 1 1

Ph.D. 2 3 5 5 15

M.Phil. 1 1

PG 2 3 7 7 19

Temporary Teachers NA

Ph.D.

M.Phil.

PG

Part Time Teachers NA

Ph.D.

M.Phil.

PG

Emeritus Adjunct and Visiting Professors

Emeritus Adjunct Visiting

Number 0 0 0

Chairs instituted by the University:

Chairs

School/ Department Nil

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 Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic year,
with the following details:
Students UG PG Integrat M.Phil. Ph.D Inte- D.Litt Certifi- Dip- PG
-ed grated / cate loma dip-
Masters Ph.D. D.Sc loma
.
M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

From the state where the University is located

English 8 10 2 8 3 1

History 10 13 5 2 3 1

Environ 8 4 5 2
mental
Science
Micro 15 21 2 5
biology
Comput 12 18 - -
er
Science
From 1
Other
States
of
India
NRI
Students
Foreign
Students
Total 53 66 8 10 4 3
* *

*M - Male *F – Female

„Unit cost of education‟

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students
enrolled)

2.4.4 Including the salary component = Rs. 564.91…………..

2.4.5 Excluding the salary component = Rs. 403.47………….
Academic Staff College NOT YET ESTABLISHED
2.4.8 Year of establishment………………………………….
2.4.9 Number of programmes conducted(with duration)
UGC Orientation
UGC Refresher
University‟s own programmes

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 Does the University offer Distance Education Programme(DEP)?
Yes No No

If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered.

Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?

Does the University have a provision for external registration of students?

Yes No No

If yes, how many students avail of this provision actually?

Is the University applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If Accreditation,

Name the cycle.
Accreditation : Cycle 1 Yes Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and Reassessment

only) NOT APPLICABLE
Cycle 1: ……………………..(dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome / Result………..

Cycle 2: ……………………..(dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome / Result………..

Cycle 3: ……………………..(dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome / Result………..

Cycle 4: ……………………..(dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome / Result………..*

Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s)

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. Under preparation

Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of

submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
IQAC 17.5.16 (dd/mm/yyyy)
(Reconstituted
vide order no.
F()
MGSUB/2016/8
732)

AQAR (i) 30.4.2014 (dd/mm/yyyy)

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 (ii) 30.4.2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)

(iii)30.4.2016 (dd/mm/yyyy)

Any other relevant data, the university would like to include (not exceeding one page).
The University presently known as Maharaja Ganga Singh University came into being as
University of Bikaner by the University of Bikaner Act, 2003. It was then renamed as
Maharaja Ganga Singh University on 3rd October in 2008 after the name of the modern
architect of Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh, a visionary who became the Chancellor of
Banaras Hindu University and wished Bikaner to be the hub of educational activities.
The University conducts examination of over 3.5 lakh examinees involving about 150
classes, 1025 types of question papers at 145 examination centres spread over 4
districts, Semester scheme has been introduced for M.Sc. and MA classes running at
University campus. Annual examinations commence in the last week of February and
major results are declared by June.
Most of the examination work of the university is computerized and is on-line. The
computerized pre and post examination work starting from filling up of examination
forms, their checking to the declaration of results and preparation of mark sheets are
being outsourced. The mark sheet and degrees contain a number of security features.
Results are published on the dedicated website of the University and other related
portals. There is provision of Supplementary examination in the final year at UG level
and for LL.B.. Provision of revaluation and scrutiny of answer books is available if a
candidate is not satisfied with the result. Revaluation work is carried out on fictitious
coding pattern. Evaluation of answer books is done through co-ordinators by
experienced faculty. Centralized evaluation has also been tried from the Examination
2015. Work of preparation of Question Papers for University examinations is done
ensuring strict secrecy.

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 Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, India

Executive Summary- The SWOC analysis of the institution

1. Strengths
Not only to sustain but to progress with minimum resources available, particularly the
human resource, has been the discipline of the University. With a team of only about 100 staff
members, including both teaching and non-teaching, the university manages not only its five
teaching departments but about 350 affiliated colleges, successfully conducting examination of
over 3.5 lakh examinees annually, declaring results on time and delivering degrees through
periodic convocations. In fact, each and every staff member is highly committed to his duties
beyond comforts, and tries to give his/her best for the development of the University. Not only
that, the university with its meager resources could organize two international and many
national level conferences/seminars, besides a number of lecture series from experts of high
eminence. The students of the University have earned laurels in sports and other walks of life.

2. Weaknesses
In spite of over thirteen years of its establishment the University has not been able to
recruit sufficient man-power, the primary requirement of any organization. The positions, both
teaching and non-teaching, are sanctioned by the Government and recruitment is made by its
permission. Having a sufficient number of staff, it may grow to greater heights.

3. Opportunities
With a huge campus, perhaps the largest one in the State, there is great scope for the
academic and infrastructural growth. The university envisages developing few more teaching
departments on campus for which governmental permission is awaited. Having lately received
12 B status from the University Grants Commission, the university plans to prepare ambitious
projects for research, sports, culture and basic amenities.

4. Challenges
The paying capacity of the people in the area is largely not very good. Therefore, to
provide higher education and research facilities at an affordable cost to the masses is one of the
challenges. It is being explored that how a rational fee structure, particularly at private
colleges, can be drawn and how more and more talented students can be covered under
scholarship schemes of the government, university and public donors. Scarcity of water has
been a big challenge to green this xeric landscape, for which efforts are being made to get
water supply from the Indira Gandhi Canal.

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2. Criteria - wise Inputs

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 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

Maharaja Ganga Singh University has been established by Act of the State Government of
Rajasthan in the year 2003. Since its Inception it has made significant progress towards its
objective of imparting quality higher education by constantly designing and developing
academic curriculum structure and content. The curriculum designing and development at
Maharaja Ganga Singh University also takes into consideration the prospective future
demands of higher education policies in India, social responsibilities of educated human
resource, global developments, technological advancements and skill development required
for employability.

1.1.2 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the

academic programmes of the university?
The university‟s vision and mission are as follows:

Vision
To build responsive, responsible, sensitive, creative and thoughtful citizens with a
comprehensive understanding of regional, national and international perspectives.
Mission
To strive towards the educational, cultural, economic, environmental and social
advancement of the region and the nation at large by providing excellent liberal education
and quality programmes leading to bachelors, masters, professional and doctorate degrees.
The M.G.S. University truly follows its vision and mission as it offers U.G., P.G., M.Phil. and
Ph.D. programmes. It also offers Diploma and Certificate courses in faculties such as Arts,
Science, Social Science, Commerce, Law and Education through its various affiliated
colleges. University itself houses five departments viz. Computer Science, Environmental
Science, Microbiology, English and History.

1.1.3 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.).
All the courses offered by the University are designed by Board of Studies (BOS) of the
concerned subject, which is comprised of subject experts coming from the University
departments, its affiliated colleges and also from other renowned universities of state itself
and other states. The courses designed are at par with the courses offered by other State as
well as Central Universities and are updated regularly by the concerned BOS time to time.

1.1.4 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum

design and development?

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∗ Employability
∗ Innovation

∗ Research

During curriculum design the syllabi of NET and SET of the concerned subject and other
competitive exams are taken into consideration and significant portion of these syllabi are
incorporated in the syllabi of the concerned courses so that the students can prepare
themselves for these exams while studying in these courses. Besides, the University is
planning to provide free coaching to students of socio-economically backward classes with
regard to preparation of different competitive exams.

For teaching various techniques like class room teaching, seminars, group discussions and
internal assessments are done to ensure multidimensional developments of the students.
The university encourages innovations through dissertations, work at the postgraduate
levels. Students are asked to design and develop a relevant research problem under the
guidance of Mentor Faculty. Subsequently, the problem is addressed by well planned
research work.

For dealing with the issues related to research, Research Directorate is there in the University,
which is playing the central role in conducting the combined M.Phil and Ph.D. Entrance
Exams, conducting the pre-Ph.D. course work in different disciplines followed by the
Course Work Exam. The students who pass the Course Work Exam are then allotted to the
concerned supervisors. For conducting research in the faculty of science laboratories
equipped with required research facilities are available, where the students/research
scholars are able to perform their experimental works and do the research. In the field of
arts, social science, commerce, management, education and law required facilities are
available for conducting the research.

1.1.5 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?

The university follows the guideline completely as provided by the regulatory bodies for
developing and /or restructuring the curricula. The university has adopted semester scheme
at PG level in the university departments. Soon the semester scheme would be
implemented at PG level in different colleges affiliated to the university. From next
session, the university plans to implement Choice Based Credit System in Semester
System, first in the PG courses taught in the university departments and then in its affiliated
colleges.

1.1.6 Does the university interact with industry, research bodies and

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 the civil society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the university
benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders?
The university interacts with industry, research bodies and civil society in the revision
process as well as in structuring of new courses which meet the requirements of the local
industries and the society. In this context the university has proposed to open a Centre for
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at the campus of the university.
This proposal was invited by the State Government. Initially the university is proposing to
open four new courses viz. Diploma in Traditional Rajasthani Food Production and
Certificate Course in Traditional Rajasthani Food Production, Diploma in Web
Designing and Development and PG Diploma In Tourism And Culture . These courses
are designed due to the keen interest of local Food Production Industries of Bikaner with
two main objectives (i) to prepare Entrepreneurs who can setup their own Food Production
industries (ii) to generate skilled labourers who would be competent enough to be
employed in such industries as per the current regulatory norms of the government. The
other two courses are designed with a view to generate entrepreneurs in the field of
information technology and tourism sectors respectively.

1.1.7 Give details of how the university facilitates the introduction of

new programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges.

The University is encouraging the affiliated colleges to start new courses which are in line with
the initiatives of the Central Govt. and the State Govt. For example the University is
encouraging the affiliated colleges to start „Hunar Se Rozgar Tak‟ (HSRT) - From Skilled
to Employment scheme of Govt. of India to train the unemployed youth from the weaker
sections of society with an education of up to the level of minimum 10th standard with
basic conversational English, between the age group of 18-28 years seeking a job in the
hospitality sector in such skills relevant to tourism sector. In starting up of such courses the
University is facilitating the designing, approval and then implementation of such courses
through BOS, Academic council and finally through the BOM.

1.1.8 Does the university encourage its colleges to provide additional

skill-oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable
for unitary universities).

Yes, the University is always encourages the affiliated colleges to start additional skill-oriented
programmes relevant to regional needs. For instance the University has approved the
proposal of Principal, Suratgarh P.G. College, Suratgarh, who was interested in starting a
vocational course in computer hardware repair, mobile repair etc.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:

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 ∗ Programmes taught on campus
The following programs are taught at the University Campus:
M.Sc. Programmes (2 years: 4 Semesters)
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Computer Science
M.A. Programmes (2 years: 4 Semesters)
History
English

∗ Overseas programmes offered on campus

Nil

∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from

The affiliated colleges can run UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D. Programme in the following subjects
Science Commerce Arts Social Science

1 Physics Accountancy & English Sociology

Business Statistics

2 Chemistry Business Hindi Political Science

Administration

3 Botany Economic Philosophy Public Administration

Administration
Financial
Management

4 Zoology Management Sanskrit Economics

5 Geology Urdu Geography

6 Mathematics History

7 Microbiology

8 Biotechnology

9 Environmental Law
Science

10 Computer Science

11 Biochemistry

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12 Education

1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to

academic flexibility

a. Core / Elective options: To be framed

b. Enrichment courses : To be framed

c. Courses offered in modular form : To be framed

d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility : To be framed

e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and
disciplines : To be framed

1.2.3 Does the university have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting
international students?
No

1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how
successful have they been? If „no‟, explain the impediments.
No. International Study Centres are to be opened. Proposals for initiating such programmes
have to be framed.

1.2.5 Does the university facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give
details.
The University does not offer dual degree programmes.

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?
Yes. The University is running LLB under self-finance scheme. The policies regarding
admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are at par with the aided
programmes?
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 choose
and combine the courses they are interested in? If „yes,‟ give operational details.

Only conventional face-to-face mode of teaching is offered.

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1.2.12 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?
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is yet to be implemented in University and its affiliated
colleges.

1.2.13 What percentage of programmes offered by the university follow:

∗ Annual system- For all Undergraduate and Post

Graduate programmes in the affiliated colleges.
∗ Semester system – For all Post Graduate
programmes running at University campus.
∗ Trimester system - Nil

1.2.14 How does the university promote inter- disciplinary programmes? Name a few
programmes and comment on their outcome.
The University is presently running following interdisciplinary programmes in which students
from different science streams are admitted:
UG,PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in
(i) Microbiology (At University Campus & affiliated colleges)
(ii) Biotechnology (At affiliated colleges)
(iii)Environmental Science (At University Campus)
(iv) Computer Science (At University Campus & affiliated colleges)

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?
Every year the Board of Studies in each subject is conducted to suggest any changes in the
syllabi of different courses. The BOS members of the concerned subject review and if
required upgrade the syllabi to make it socially relevant and/or job oriented / knowledge
intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders.

1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG levels
were introduced? Give details.

∗ Inter-disciplinary – Integrated B.A./B.Sc., B. Ed. from the session 2016-17.

∗ Programmes in emerging areas- M.Sc. Environmental Science.

1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes?
What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?

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The syllabi are revised by the BOS of the concerned subject every year to meet the need of the
time and prepare students to face career challenges. The percentage has not been
quantified.

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?

The university is introducing Diploma and Certificate courses in Value Education from the
Session 2016-17.

1.3.5 Has the university introduced any higher order skill development programmes in
consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the National Skills
Development Corporation and other agencies?
In this context the university has proposed to open a Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management at the campus of the university. This proposal was invited by the
State Government. Initially the university is proposing to open four new courses viz.
Diploma in Traditional Rajasthani Food Production and Certificate Course in
Traditional Rajasthani Food Production, Diploma in Web Designing and
Development and PG Diploma In Tourism And Culture. These courses are designed due
to the keen interest of local Food Production Industries of Bikaner with two main
objectives (i) to prepare Entrepreneurs who can setup their own Food Production industries
(ii) to generate skilled labourers who would be competent enough to be employed in such
industries as per the current regulatory norms of the government. The other two courses are
designed with a view to generate entrepreneurs in the field of information technology and
tourism sectors respectively.

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?
The University does have a formal mechanism of obtaining feedback from the students
regarding curriculum. The class representatives of each class give their feedback on the
curriculum. These feedbacks are discussed in the faculty meeting of the respective
departments and taken care of while revising the syllabus. After the relevant changes are
made by BOS, it is approved by the Academic Council and BOM.

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 impact.
The Board of Studies (BOS) of each subject is constituted in such a manner that it has few
expert members who are Professors from reputed Universities of the country such as JNU,
BHU, Delhi University, other central universities etc. which are internationally recognized.
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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.
BOS of each subject have few experts from the affiliated colleges which participate in
curriculum design, reform and up gradation.

1.4.4 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by
the university in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?

While curriculum development, BOS of the concerned subject go through the syllabi of NET,
SET and various competitive exams like , civil services, PSC, SSC, Syllabi of different
universities, institutions etc. and then design the syllabi of their courses in such a way that
the important portions of the syllabi of other universities, competitive and other
examinations are incorporated in the syllabi of their subject related courses.

Any other information regarding Curricular Aspects which the

university would like to include.

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 CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

2.1.3 How does the university ensure publicity and transparency in the admission
process?

The University advertise its admission process in News papers and also put it on the University
website along with the prospectus to attract students. Besides, the University also
publicizes its courses by pasting pamphlets in various colleges and public places and hard
copies of prospectus are given to students when they come for admission counselling. We
are also planning to utilize social networking sites and apps to publicize our courses from
the Admissions-2016-17.
Transparency of admission process is maintained by uploading all the documents related to
the admission on University website and departmental notice boards.

2.1.4 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).
Admission to Post Graduate courses is done on the merit basis only as per the State Govt.
admission policy.

Admission to all the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes run by the University and its affiliated
colleges is made through an Common Entrance Test and personal Interview as per the rules
and regulations of the UGC (Minimum standards and procedure for awards of M.Phil/Ph.D
degree) Regulations, 2009).

The University is planning to switch this process to entrance test based from the coming
sessions.

2.1.6 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the university‟s
role in monitoring the same.

Colleges make admissions as per the norms of the Admission Policy of the State Govt. taking
into account the programmes being run by the University at UG and PG level. University
monitors the minimum eligibility criteria for different courses.
2.1.7 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?

Based on the outcome of the admission process, i.e. the number of students admitted and the
profile of the admitted students, the University follows some measures to improve the
admission process in terms of the number of candidates admitted and the quality of the
admitted students. In this respect the University has prepared University Departmental

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 profiles and got them circulated in its affiliated colleges and other Universities. This
mechanism has helped us in attracting quality students from distant parts of the state and in
future we are hoping to get student from nearby states also.

2.1.8 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students
belonging to the following categories:

∗ SC/ST
∗ OBC

∗ Women

∗ Persons with varied disabilities

∗ Economically weaker sections
∗ Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities.
State Govt. reservation policy is adopted for giving admission to the students belonging to
these categories. The information regarding category wise reservation is clearly mentioned
in the advertisements related to the admission and the same information is available on the
University website. Further contact numbers of the admission committee members are also
provided on the University website, who are responsible for providing information and
answering queries related to such issues.
We are not claiming any tuition fee from these students to encourage them.

2.1.9 Number of students admitted in university departments in the last four

academic years:
Year 1 (2012- Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 (2015-
13) (2013-14) (2014-15) 16)

Femal Femal Femal Femal

Categories Male e Male e Male e Male e

SC 25 8 38 9 19 8 26 9

ST 0 1 0 3 3 1 5 1

OBC 36 26 50 26 38 4 42 23

General 38 47 22 36 31 28 37 42

Total 99 82 110 74 91 41 110 75

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 the various programmes of the university departments and affiliated colleges? If so,
highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease.
Yes, for the University Departments.

Programmes Number of Number of Demand

Applications students admitted Ratio

UG - - -

201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201
PG (2011-15) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Microbiology - - 29 38 44 - - 15 19 20 1.85
Environmental Sc. - - 23 15 51 - - - - -
Computer Science 38 71 72 77 49 20 20 20 20 20 3.07
History - - - - - - - - - -
English - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Masters - - -

M.Phil. - - -

Ph.D. - - -

Integrated Ph.D. - - -

Certificate - - -

Diploma - - -

PG Diploma - - -

Any other (please - - -

specify)

2.1.21 Were any programmes discontinued/staggered by the university in the last four
years? If yes, please specify the reasons.
None

2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

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.

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The University organizes Induction Program for all freshers at the start of the academic session
every year. During the induction program, the students are told about the University, in
general. They are also apprised about the various facilities available in the University.
Students are also informed about the University‟s strict zero tolerance policy about ragging
and sexual harassment. All the departments provide a copy of the Prospectus to the students
of their respective departments for informing them about the programme structure,
syllabus, pattern of examinations, etc.

2.2.2 Does the university have a mechanism through which the “differential
requirements of the student population” are analysed after admission and before the
commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed?

Yes, the University do have a mechanism through which the differential requirements of the
student population is met and its particularly addressed just after the admission and
students are counselled for getting adapted to a new environment and this counselling rules
out the economic background issues and language barriers found among the admitted
students. This helps in the developing a common front for all the students where there lies
hardly any difference among them. Further to facilitate both the groups the medium of
teaching involves both hindi and english. Some are already from the subject background,
e.g. the students who have taken admission in M.Sc. Microbiology have done B.Sc. in
Microbiology and some are from other subjects like conventional Botany, Zoology and
Chemistry background or any other life science subjects. For such students, special classes
are conducted to acquaint them with basic microbiology. Similar has been followed in
other departments of the University.

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 university does not offer at present any bridge/add on/remedial Courses. Several
Department offers tutorial Classes every week to help the weaker students. At the
departmental level, in –house seminars are regularly organized wherein students make
presentations on various issues related to the discipline. The students are given in aptitude
tests, mock interviews and group discussions training to prepare for competitive
Examinations.

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?

The University has adopted one village, the Kotadi village coming under the Bikaner district,
where the University has carried out various reforms like opening of a computer centre,
repair of school building, repairing the water storage tanks. We are organizing students and

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 faculty members‟ visit to this village. The University is also willing to support the
education of meritorious students from this village and those who would be taking
admission in the University, their fees would be waved-off.

2.2.5 How does the university identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced
learners?

The advanced learners are identified on the basis of their performance in the qualifying
examinations, participation in classroom activities, seminars, and cultural activities
discussions with teacher in classrooms and laboratories.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.5 How does the university plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation
schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?

The University prepares its academic calendar, teaching plan, examination schedule and
vacations as per the directions of the chancellor, which is uniform throughout the state.
Evaluation method:
i. Internal Assessment (Seminars/ Workshop/ Training/ Field visits)
ii. Examination conducted by the University.
Terminal Examination is conducted at the University level. Internal Assessment cell conducts
classroom seminars, Periodical Tests, etc to evaluate the students on various components of
studies.

2.3.6 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?
The syllabus of every subject is available in the market before the commencement of the
academic session. Syllabi are also made available on the website. Each Teaching
Department of the University uploads the weekly lecture plans on the website which are to
be taught in the coming week. So the students can find out what they are going to study in
the coming week.
2.3.7 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.
Normally the departments are able to complete the curriculum within the stipulated time frame
and calendar. However, if due to some reason, curriculum is not completed within the
stipulated time frame than extra classes are arranged to complete the course within the
prescribed time frame.
2.3.8 How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning
activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and
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 management.
Various methods are used for teaching the students in order to make a student-centric learning
approach. In this context different modes of teaching and learning are used such as teaching
through Writing Boards, Power Point Presentations, Group Discussions, Students‟
Seminars, Study Tours, Field Visits etc. Students are also encouraged to participate in
various co-curricular activities like debate, speech competitions, assay writing, poetry,
poster presentation etc. to improve their presentation and expression skills.
Terminal sessions are organised to make the courses client-centred; the suggestions thus
received are incorporated.

2.3.9 What is the university‟s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver
lectures and/or organize seminars for students?

The University regularly organizes workshops, conferences, seminars and symposia, where
experts / people of eminence are invited to deliver lectures on subject related themes. These
activities help in the overall academic development of the students.
2.3.9 Does the university formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning
resources?
The University teaching departments use online teaching resources like lectures available on
You Tube, Slideshare, Powershow, Education.ky.gov etc websites. Besides University‟s
Central Library is having access to e-Journals, e-Chapters, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala –
Inflibnet, Consortium for Educational Communication, A-VIEW etc. and other e-resources.
Students and faculty members have access to these resources.

2.3.10 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 is providing access to e-learning and open educational resources like -Journals,
e-Chapters, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala – Inflibnet, Consortium for Educational
Communication, A-VIEW and other Virtual laboratories.

2.3.11 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 Computer Science Department is taking care of this.
2.3.12 What steps has the university taken to orient traditional classrooms into 24x7
learning places?

Such efforts are yet to be made by developing Virtual classrooms on the campus. However,
faculty members of the University remain in contact with the students through social
networking sites and apps. Where students can clarify queries coming out of self study at

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 home and also post important study materials, information regarding vacancies, fellowships
and important links are also posted here. Besides, mobile numbers of faculty members are
displayed on the website of the university, which makes it easy for students to contact the
faculty members to solve issues related to their study and career.

2.3.13 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors / 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.

The department of English has a Tutorial system. Each faculty member of the department
serves as a tutor at least for 2-3 students. The tutors also function as psychological advisors
for the students.
Other departments are effectively doing all these duties. However, such a process of assigning
student-groups to specific teachers is not followed. But, the students are motivated and
encouraged time to time by the faculty members to develop skills regarding to subject with
future prospects

2.3.14 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?
Faculty members have been using different modes of teaching like teaching through writing
boards, power point presentations, group discussions, student seminars, field visits,
educational tours, excursions etc. Besides students are also encouraged to participate in
debate competitions, essay writing, poster presentations and exhibitions to equip them with
presentation skills.
2.3.15 How does the university create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and
scientific temper among the learners?

The University is organizing competitions for students like designing science based projects
and presenting them before subject experts. In this respect we have recently organized
West Zone Student Convention for “Anveshan” for the students coming from western
states to present their innovative ideas in the forms of small projects and models. Such
activities are regularly carried out by the University to bring out the creativity and
moulding the scientific temper of the students.

2.3.16 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?

University departments mainly the Science departments have made student-projects mandatory
for their M.Sc. final year students. The students are encouraged to do such projects from
some reputed institute, research lab or industry. In this respect students have done their
project from S.P. Medical college, Bikaner and Urmul Dairy, Bikaner. Some of the

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 students have done their projects from their departments under DSTs Rajasthan student-
project schemes. It has been made mandatory for 40 % of the department.
∗ Number of projects executed within the university
Department of Computer Science- 25
Department of Environmental Science-Nil
Department of Microbiology-20
Department of English-Nil
Department of History-Nil

∗ Names of external institutions associated with the university for student project work
Sharab Technologies Bikaner, Urmul Dairy, Bikaner, Medical College, Bikaner etc.
∗ Role of faculty in facilitating such projects

The faculty members are guiding a group of students in selecting the topics, doing research,
result compilation and writing of the report.

2.3.25 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?
Currently the University is running five departments viz. Department of Computer Science,
Department of Environmental Science, Department of Microbiology, Department of
English and Department of History. Only Department of Environmental Science is having
required number of teaching and non-teaching staff. Other departments have half of the
required number of staff. In these departments the teaching load and other works are be
borne by the existing staff.

2.3.26 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such efforts?

The University is providing internet facility to all the teaching departments. Teachers use their
laptops or desktops to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning materials to be delivered
to students. Each academic block is having one auditorium which is available to faculty
members for teaching students via audio-visual aids, for using power point presentation,
Youtube videos etc.

2.3.27 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?

The HODs of the respective departments interact with the students and get their feedback and
accordingly instruct the faculty members.
Besides Terminal feedback sessions are organised for this purpose.

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2.4.4 How does the university plan and manage its human resources to meet the
changing requirements of the curriculum?
To meet out the changing requirements of the curriculum resources like new books etc. are
purchased through the Central Library.
2.4.5 Furnish details of the faculty

Highest Professors Associate Assistant

Qualification Professors Professors Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Ph.D. 3 0 3 0 5 5 16
M.Phil. 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
PG 3 00 3 0 7 7 20
Temporary teachers : N/A
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Part-time teachers : N/A
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG

2.4.6 Does the university encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the
following details (department / school-wise).

Department % of % of faculty % of faculty % of

/ School Faculty from other from Faculty
from the universities universities From
Same within the outside the Other
University State State Countries

Microbiology 0 66.67 33.33 0

Computer
0 33.3 66.66 0
Science
Environmental
0 84.4 16.6 0
Sc.
English 0 100 0 0

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 History 0 66.66 33.33 0

2.4.6 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?
The University follows the guidelines of UGC for appointing the faculty members to all the
departments. During recruitment besides essential qualifications those candidates
possessing higher experience, good publications etc. are preferred.
2.4.7 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the
university?
There are no such faculties on the roll, however, guest faculties are invited from time to time
to deliver on specific topics for the benefit of students and faculty alike.
2.4.8 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 University encourages its faculty members to organize different academic extension
activities including National and International Conferences, Seminar etc. Nearly all the
Departments have organized such activities within short span of 2-5 years of their
existence. A detail list of such activities is enclosed in the later section.

2.4.9 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the
state, national and international level during the last four years?

Dr. P.D. Charan, Assistant Professor of the department Received Young Scientist Award-2016
for contribution in the field of Environmental Science on the occasion of national seminar
on „Agriculture resource management for sustainability and eco-restoration” organized by
SAAER, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner (March,11-13, 2016)

Dr Gautam Kumar Meghwanshi & R.K.Saxena. (2013). Best poster award at AMI &
International symposium on FDMIR-2013.
Dr. Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2015. First state level prize in Anveshan (a
convention for research scholars).
Dr. Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2016. Second best poster award at national
conference in Agriculture University, Bikaner
Dr. Dharmesh Harwani, Jyotsna Begani and Jyoti Lakhani 2016. Second best oral award at
CIAH, Bikaner
Dr. Abhishek Vashishtha (2013). YOUNG SCIENTIST (2nd) award in “National conference
on Environmental issues, Toxicology and exposure science”

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Dr. Abhishek Vashishtha received IIIrd best oral presentation award in National Conference on
Energy and Environmental Engineering (NCEEE-2014) organized by Manda Institute of
Technology-2014 on 26-27 April 2014.

2.4.10 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last
four years (add any other programme if necessary)?
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty
Refresher courses 12 12

HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes 13
Staff training conducted by the university -
Staff training conducted by other institutions 3
Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc 4

2.4.11What percentage of the faculty have

∗ been invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars

/ Conferences organized by external professional agencies? – 22.33

∗ 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? – 90%

∗ teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other institutions? –

100 %

∗ industrial engagement? – 15 %

∗ international experience in teaching? Nil

2.4.11 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?

Annually through BOS, Academic Council and Board of Studies.

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2.4.12 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 the faculty of the University extends lecture in other institutes and at the same time the
academicians from other institutes are invited for guest lectures to enrich the students and
faculties alike.

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 in place?
The Examination related regulations are notified and circulated to all academic departments of
the University. These are also uploaded on the website of the University.

The sessional test copies are shown to the students after evaluation and before the
announcement of the results. This is appreciated by the students and reflects the true spirit
of transparency of the evaluation process.

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.
All the question papers of the end-semester examinations are set by the external examiners and
evaluated by themselves. The panel of examiners is approved by the Vice Chancellor. The
question paper are perused by the subject teacher to ensure that there are no last minute
deficiencies in the question papers.

The department provides model paper in the subjects. This gives students an idea on the type of
questions they can expect in the mid-semester and end-semester examinations.

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.).

Results are generally declared within one month from the last date of concerned examination.
The results are published on University website, other related web sites and also in
Newspapers.

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 process? What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure
confidentiality?

All answer scripts of the sessional examinations are shown to the students, they may seek
clarification about the marks obtained by them. The teacher also informs the students about
improving their answers. The solution of the question paper is discussed in class by the
concerned teacher. This ensures transparency in the evaluation process.

The answer books of main examination are evaluated by examiners in a strict secret manner,
nut after declaration of results the scripts are made available to the students on their request
for adjudging their performance.

The Marksheets and Degrees, which have security features, are printed by an external agency
to ensure confidentiality. Encoding of the revaluation answer scripts also helps the office
maintain secrecy. The confidential section of the office of the Controller of the
Examination is physically inaccessible except to the authorized staff of the examination
Section. The Computers used for the purpose are also code-protected and only the
authorized staff can access the data.

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. Yes

∗ Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc., management

of seating plan, assignments of invigilation duties, constitution of flying squads.
Yes it includes submission of examination fee, generation of admit card, student list
generation, deployment of invigilators, flying squad, etc.

Collection of the answer books from the examination hall, seal packing and dispatching to
examiners for evaluation.

∗ Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto

processing, generic result processing, certification, etc, Display on website, degree
certificate and printed marksheets.

All post examination work is computerised including OMR based award lists, their
scanning and computation of results and generation of mark sheets.

2.5.6 Has the university introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process?

The University has amended its research ordinance fully in tune with the UGC regulation 2009
to this effect and accordingly the evaluation of a Ph.D. thesis is made.

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2.5.7 Has the university created any provision for including the name of the college in
the degree certificate?

Yes

2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to

examinations?

A grievance committee consisting of senior faculty and subject experts is constituted to redress
any grievance received from examinees.

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.

Salient Feature of the Examination Department

Examination Committee is constituted

 100%externalpaer setting
 Flying Squad is constituted before Commencement of Examinations consisting of 4-5
members from various disciplines to restrict unfair means
 Unfair means Case Committee constituted and is responsible for discussing the cases.
 Grievance redressal Committee is constituted
 Timely declaration of results within one month
 Students are allowed to apply for re-evalution of answer scripts
 Timely declaration of re-evalution results
 result is declared on the website of the University
 Marksheet available on website and examination branch
 Provisional certificate issued immediately after declaration of the final Semester result.
 Degrees are conferred in the Convocation

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?
Not at present.
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 scope of the programme is outlined in the prospectus of the University and curricular
details are made available to the students seeking admission.
2.6.3 How are the university‟s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured
to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

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The programmes are designed and updated to meet the needs of the time so that students are
empowered by effective learning.

2.6.4 How does the university collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes
and use it to overcome the barriers to learning?

It is done through internal assessment, sessional examinations and presentation by the students.
Based on the outcomes of assessment some extra classes/ guidance to overcome the
barriers in learning process of the students are conducted.

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 learning resources of the library are continuously upgraded.

The Students are made aware of the current trends of the development in technology

Lectures by the experts in various field also keep the students aware of the development in the
fields and prepare them in meeting the challenges. The entire campus is wi-fi enabled so
the students can access these resources from anywhere anytime.

The University is providing access to e-learning and open educational resources like -Journals,
e-Chapters, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala – Inflibnet, Consortium for Educational
Communication, A-VIEW and other Virtual laboratories.
Further the University is planning to convert each class room into a Smart Class Room, which
will further enhance the teaching and learning outcome. In the coming session the
University will conduct online spoken tutorials for the students of the University
departments as well as the students of the affiliated colleges as a knowledge partner of IIT
Bombay.
Any other information regarding Teaching, Learning and Evaluation which the
university would like to include.

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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, it comprises as follows
1. Vice Chancellor or his Nominee
2. Dean of the faculty concerned
3. Convener Board of Studies concerned
4. Subject Expert nominated by V.C.

It has helped resolve issues relating to recognition of supervisors, registration of students and
addressing to the conflicting situations.

3.1.2 What is the policy of the university to promote research in its

affiliated / constituent colleges?

The colleges with potential and facilities for research are recognized by the research committee
of the University and thereon qualified faculties from such colleges are recognized as
research supervisors.

3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the university

to facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/ projects?

∗ advancing funds for sanctioned projects-

Funds received from funding agencies are transferred to the P.I. for
implementation of the research projects.
∗ providing seed money
In case sanctioned funds are due to be received from the agency, the
same may be advances by the University.

∗ simplification of procedures related to sanctions / purchases to be made by the

investigators
Sanction and purchases are executed as per State Govt. rules that are adopted by the
University.
∗ autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing overhead charges
Yes, in consultation with the P.I.

∗ timely release of grants- Yes

∗ timely auditing - Yes

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∗ submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities - Yes

3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?

∗ between/among different departments /schools of the university and

∗ collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.

The university encourages inter-disciplinary research activities among its various departments
and faculties in the following manner.

 By encouraging Ph.D. and M. Phil. Scholars to work on the topics that fall in the domain of
interdisciplinary Research.
 By encouraging different departments to hold jointly seminars and training programmes

3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes

conducted by the university to promote a research culture on campus.

Please refer to Departmental profiles.

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 University regularly invites the eminent professors, Researcher, professions etc. to visit the
Campus and deliver talks on Contemporary issues for benefit of the students and teachers.
The speakers are provided with the facilities i.e. reimbursement of travelling expenses,
hospitality and honorarium.
3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of
heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

At present, there is no separate provision. However, all facilities including library and
laboratories in addition to consumables are made available to the researcher at the
University Departments.

3.1.8 In its budget, does the university earmark funds for promoting research in its
affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.

At present, no fund is earmarked. However, University provides fund to the affiliated college
for conducting seminars etc.
3.1.9 Does the university encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral

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 Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of students
registered, funding by the university and other sources.
Not at University level.

3.1.10 What percentage 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?

None has availed this.

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.

Please see Annexure-IV

3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the university budget for supporting
students‟ research projects?
No specific provisions are made; however, all liabilities are borne by the University.
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?
NO
3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of
faculty:

Name of
Name of Total grant
Year wise Number funding
project received
agency
A. University awarded projects
B. Other agencies - national and international (specify)
Minor project 02 (Sponsored agency NRSA ISRO, Cairn India Ltd.)
Major project 01 (Sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (DST), New Delhi)

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.
Yes
S.No. Name of project Funding Agency Grant
1 Phyto-Diversity assessment from Mangla Oil CAIRN INDIA LIMITED, 16,00,000/-
Field (Barmer, Rajasthan) to Bhogat GURGAON

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 Terminal (Jamnagar, Gujarat). (HARYANA)

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.

S.No. Name of project Funding Agency Grant

1 ISRO Geosphere Biosphere Progarm- NRSA (ISRO), 14,59,000/-
National Carbon Project- Department of
Vegetation Pool Assessment Space
Project

3.2.6 List details of

a. research projects completed and grants received during
the last four years (funded by National/International agencies).
Department of History Organized two week training programme
9.40 lakh from ICSSR two weeks training programme

The draft report of the consultancy project funded by Cairn India Limited has been submitted
by Environment Science Department.

S. Title Name of Funding Budget Supervisor

No. Student Agency
1. Screening, Production, Sweety Baid DST, 10000/- Dr. Gautam
Characterization and Rajasthan(BT- Kumar
application of Keratinase 1336) Meghwanshi
enzyme from indigenously
isolated Bacterial strain.
2. Microbial Diversity of Akshay Joshi DST, 14000/- Dr. Dharmesh
Desert Varnish commonly Rajasthan(BT- Harwani
acclimatized on the desert 712012)
Rocks, Monuments and
Forts of Bikaner, Rajasthan
3. Screening of infections Ankita DST, 10000/- Dr. Dharmesh
microbial community in Mathur Rajasthan(BT- Harwani
vegetables and fruits 762012)
commonly available in the
fruit market of Kotegate,
Bikaner
4. Isolation of highly Ajay Ganolia DST Rajasthan 13000/ Dr. Dharmesh
competitive Harwani
pro-biotic strain/s from
milk and milk products to

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pro-biotics supplement
pouches for the
improvement of gut health

5. Low-Cost Soil Engineering Zakir Hussain DST, 13000 Dr. Abhishek

to Enhance Hydrocarbon Rajasthan Vashishtha
Biodegradation by Soil
Indigenous Bacterial
Population Isolated from
the Contaminated Sites of
Bikaner
6. Application of halophilic Pavan Dhaval DST, Rs. 13000 Dr. Abhishek
bacteria isolated from Rajasthan Vashishtha
saline water bodies of
western Rajasthan in
promotion of plant growth

b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants

received

i) All India collaboration

One research project for three year is granted under ISRO Geosphere Biosphere Progarm-
National Carbon Project- Vegetation Pool Assessment Project. The funding Agency for the
project is NRSA (ISRO), Department of Space and total fund for the project is INR
14,59,000/-
ii) International
*International Collaboration with Prof. Harald Gross, Tubingen University, Germany has been
initiated to work on Thar desert thermophilic Actinomycetes. Letter of collaboration has
been received by Dr. Dharmesh Harwani (Deptt. of Microbiology).

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?
All necessary facilities i.e Journals, reference books ,IT aids etc.
Department of Microbiology and Department of Environmental Science of the University have
a good number of instruments and excellent research facilities which are enough o meet the
demands of basic and applied research.
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‟s Central Library is having a number of journals etc. to catter to the needs
of researchers

3.3.3 Does the university have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)? If

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allotted to USIC?
Yes, we have a central laboratory for research scholars of science faculty in the university

3.3.4 Does the university have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-campus
and off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes?

On campus Research laboratories for Microbiology and Environmental Science has been
deployed.

3.3.5 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.

No

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
3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals

(national / international) - 65

∗ Monographs - Nil
∗ Chapters in Books - 28
∗ Books edited - 11
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers - 11
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) - 9
∗ Citation Index – range / average - 43
∗ SNIP -
∗ SJR -
∗ Impact Factor – range / average 0-4
∗ h-index- 7

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3.4.3 Give details of

∗ faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals - 12

∗ faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences

recognized by reputed organizations / societies - 3

3.4.4 Provide details of

∗ research awards received by the faculty and students

• Faculty – Young Scientist Award- 1
• Best Poster/Paper Award- 3
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows –
Doctoral Students
 Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2015. First state level prize in Anveshan (a
convention for research scholars).
 Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2016. Second best poster award at national
conference in Agriculture University, Bikaner
 Dharmesh Harwani, Jyotsna Begani and Jyoti Lakhani 2016. Second best oral award at
CIAH, Bikaner
 Ajaj Ahmed, Abhishek Vashishtha and Gautam Kumar Meghwanshi. 2016. Best poster
(Second position) award at national conference in Agriculture University, Bikaner.
 Ajaj Ahmed. 2016. Best Oral Presentation (Second position) award at national conference
at Manda Institute of Technology, Bikaner.
 Gautam Kumar Meghwanshi & R.K.Saxena. (2013). Best poster award at AMI &
International symposium on FDMIR-2013.
∗ National and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed
professional bodies and agencies

 Reviewer of a book on cryptography for Pearson Publication.

 Reviewer for ACM conference AICTC2016(Member of Program committee of
International Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology &
Computing jointly organized by government Engineering College, Bikaner and ACM,
Udaipur Chapter on 12-13 August 2016)
 Reviewer for ACM conference ICAICTEM 2016, (Member of Program committee of
ICAICTEM 2016 - 1st Annual Bhiwani Conference 2016 - INDIA, 19 - 20 November
2016)

Travel Awards
 Academic Visit to Gothenburg, Sweden (2009) from DST, India

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Poster presentation on research work entitled “Global Protein Profiles to Identify
Downstream target gene regulated by bgl operon of E. coli.” in “FEMS 2009- 3rd
Congress of European Microbiologists
 Academic Visit to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA (2014) from ICMR, India
Oral presentation on research work entitled “Cell to cell contact is necessary for Growth
Advantage in Stationary Phase phenotype (GASP)” in IJAS-2014, UNLV, Las Vegas,
USA

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.

[Eng.] M.Phil - 90 %

theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access?

The the university does not participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with
INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access

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.
As per the provisions of research ordinance a soft copy of each Ph.D. thesis is received from
the scholar and is forwarded to UGC in order to check plagiarism, if any.
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 endeavours?
In science subjects, as per needs interdisciplinary research is allowed. There is a provision of a
co-supervisor in such cases.

3.4.8 Has the university instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards.

No

3.4.9 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and
international recognition for research contributions?

Nil

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.

The consultancy job is carried out with signing a MoU between the University and the Party.
One consultancy for Biodiversity investigation for Cairn India is already running at the

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3.5.2 Does the university have a university-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and
range of activities?

No
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?

No definite mechanism has so far been tuned up. However, recognizing the potential of the
University, Government and Private Organizations contact the University for the same.
Recently, faculty members from the Department of Environmental Science have been
nominated as experts for District level Environmental Impact appraisal committee and the
authority as per guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
New Delhi.

3.5.4 How does the university utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to
consultancy services?
As mentioned in para 3.5.3 and above.

3.5.5 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the university and the
revenue generated during the last four years.

Environmental auditing Rs. 16,00000.0 from Cairn India.

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.

o Through NSS and the Departmental Activities the Students are Sensitized its faculty
and Students.
o _ Adoption of a village named „Kotadi‟
 Extension activities like creating awareness about common diseases, health & hygiene etc.
 Creating environmental conservation awareness.

 Swatchh Bharat -“Clean India Campaign‟ was launched

 Go Green campaign (to turn the arid campus into green area) was launched.
 All the faculty members help in the conduction of Students Union Elections.
 Microbiology Open Day was observed.
 AIDS Day was observed.
 Science Day was observed.
 World TB day was observed.

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 World Yoga day was observed.
 Environmental awareness campaign was launched.
 Library day was celebrated.
 Career seminar was delivered by Colonel Ravi,17th Battalion, Bikaner on “Role of
Youth in Indian Army”.
 Launched a week long program aiming at “Save the Girl Child, Literate the Girl Child”
(BetiBachao, BetiPadhao) during which a number of cultural events were organized.

 The University helps in the conduction of Students Union Elections.

 At the University level endeavours are initiated by by the University Department

towards Gender Integration by ensuring that man and woman are complementary to each
other.

 World Nature Conservation & Hepatitis Day was observed

 Microbiology Day was observed

 Gandhi Jayanti was observed as SwachhataDiwas

 AIDS Day was observed

 Darwin‟s Day was celebrated

 Science Day was observed

 World TB Day was observed

 Great Indian Bustard Survey-2016was observed

 World vulture awareness day was observed

 Blood Donation Camp was organized

3.6.2 How does the university promote university-neighbourhood network and student
engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained
community development?

At the University level endeavours are initiated by by the University Department towards
Gender Integration by ensuring that man and woman are complementary to each other.

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?
Through various awareness Campaigns and workshops students and faculty members are
motivated to work for Society.

3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by
the university to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged and the most

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A Village is adopted by University. University Works towards the overall development of the
Village to ensure Social Justice and empower the Underprivileged.
Extension Programme were also organised by the University to enlighten the people.
Workshop on “Women’s Rights as Human Rights” organized on 25th January, 2016,
organized by MGSU, Bikaner and sponsored by National Human Rights Commission, New
Delhi.
The Department of History organized first National Seminar on 30-31st March, 2015, on the
theme „Marginal Societies in Rajasthan’

3.6.5 Does the university have a mechanism to track the students‟ involvement in
various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?

3.6.6 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.
Participation of students in extension activities help them in learning socal realities and
responsibilities. It help them motivating to pursue the social cause in terms of academic and
citizenry duties.

3.6.7 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.
Activities like wild life week, earth day, Environmental day, AIDS day, Science Day etc.
involve community participation to popularize the thematic values. Besides, a village has
been adopted by the University to address the needs of rural folk.

3.6.8 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
No

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?

At present the department of Environmental Science has two major projects funded by external
agencies (Cairn India Limited and NRSA, ISRO). The total fund generated from both
projects is about INR 30,59,000/. One research scholar of the department is working as
Project fellow under the project funded by NRSA, ISRO (Hyderabad).

3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote

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∗ Curriculum development
∗ Internship ---
∗ On-the-job training – Participating students get abreasted to the field situation.
∗ Faculty exchange and development - mutual exchange of
academic ideas.
∗ Research Publication- Out of collaborative research activities,
research papers are published from the data
generated.
∗ Consultancy – As mentioned in para No.
3.5.3
∗ Extension -
∗ Student placement – Field trained students have better placement opportunities.
∗ Any other (please specify) -

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?

Yes. The department has signed two MoUs with Cairn India Limited and NRSA, ISRO

3.7.4 Have the university-industry interactions resulted in the establishment / creation

of highly specialized laboratories / facilities?
One SLR Camera for Biodiversity and Field investigation under consultancy project of
Cairn India Pvt. Ltd.

Any other information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension,

which the university would like to include.

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 CRITERION IV: 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?

With the huge campus of about 1127-07 Bihga, the University has developed many building
blocks including V.C. secretariat, Administrative Block, Examination Block, Research
Directorate, Central Library, Academic Blocks, Guest House etc. all well equipped and
furnished.
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 lately developed one more Academic block. Hostel facility to
accommodate students is also under construction.

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?

All such facilities are readily available to the faculty without any financial constraint.

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, some of the facilities are centralized.

4.1.5 How does the university ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-
friendly?
Ramps for physically challenged visitors are provided in all the buildings.

4.1.6 How does the university cater to the requirements of residential students? Give
details of

∗ Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and women)

∗ Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.

∗ Broadband connectivity / wi-fi facility in hostels.

Hostels are under construction.

4.1.7 Does the university offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-
teaching staff living on campus?

Medical aid is provided by a visiting medical officer.

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 4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in
sports and cultural events/activities?

Sports ground, sports goods and gazettes are available on the campus, monitored by the Sports
Director.
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,
1. Library Management Committee
Chairmen- Prof. M.M. Sexena
Member- Dr. Rajaram Choyal
Member- Mrs. Jyoti Lakhani
Member Secretary – Umesh Sharma
2. Library Advisory Committee.
Member- Finance Officer
Member- English – Prof.
Member- History-Associate prof.
Member- Micro-Dr. Gautam Kumar Meghwanshi
Member- Computer- Mrs Jyoti Lakhani

4.2.2 Provide details of the following:

S. No. Items Specifications

1. Total area of the library 2487.74 Sqm
2. Total seating capacity 75
3. Working hours 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
4. Layout of the library Twenty Individual reading Carrels,
Separate reading rooms for students
and faculties, E-Library for
Accessing e-resources
5. Floor plan and Display Boards Stack area, periodical section, Thesis
section, Staff sitting Room, Reading
room, Reprographic section, E-
library access section, circulation
section. Technical Section, Office
Room. Conference Room. Store.
Display Boards for users. Library and
Assistant Librarians Rooms.

4.2.3 Details of the library holdings:

Details Total 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Books 8463 1249 1414 2745
Back volumes 965 89 350 526
Thesis 1098

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 Avg. No of Books Added 1802
Microforms/AV 241
e-books, e-journals (Provided by Seven
UGC Infonet digital Library Databases
Consortium of e-
journals has
been given
e-sodhsindu
Special collections Text/Ref. Text=4869 Ref=3594
Book Banks Nil
Question Bank 2012 to 2016

4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection?

Item Specification
OPAC Yes
Electronic Resources Management package for e- Cambridge University Press, Economic
journals & Political Weekly, JGate Plus
(JCCC), JSTOR, Springer Link,
Taylor and Francis, Wiley Blackwell
Publishing.
Federated searching tools to search articles in No
multiple databases
Library Website Yes
In-house/remote access to e-publications In-house access is available

4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to

Central library
Item Specification
Library Automation Yes
Total number of computers for general access 12
Total numbers of printers for general access 01
Internet band width speed 1GB
Institutional Repository Yes
Content management system for e-learning No
Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia Under Process

4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to

Item Specification
Average number of walk-ins 310
Average number of books issued/returned 331
Ratio of library books to students enrolled 24
Average number of books added during the last four 1609
years
Average number of login to OPAC Data not available
Average number of login to e-resources Data not available

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Average number of e-resources downloaded / printed Data not available
Number of IT literacy trainings organized One

4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to
Manuscripts No
Reference Yes
Reprography/Scanning Yes
Inter-library Loan Service Yes
Information Deployment and Notification Yes
OPACS Yes
Internet Access Yes
Downloads Yes
Printouts Yes
Reading list / Bibliography compilation No
In-house/remote access to e-resources In-house access is available
User Orientation Yes
Assistance in searching Databases Yes
INFLIBNET/IUC facilities Yes

4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing
new books and journals.

DETAILS (Rupees in lacs)Aprox 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Funds allotted: 15,000,00 20,000,00 30,000,00

Expenditure: 16,574,52 18,809,53 25,979,07

4.2.9 What initiatives has the university taken to make the library a 'happening place' on
campus?
For making library a happening place university took many steps. Library Advisory and
Library Management Committees are constituted for Collection Development and to look
after over all functioning of the library, keeping in view the main objective of the
University to establish this department. Apart from this 12 New PCs were purchased for the
students to access the e-collection of the library. All the PCs have Internet connection
through LAM. Library premises are fully WiFi enabled too.
Library is getting the access of 07 New Journals Databases from E-ShodhSindhu (An MHRD
Imitative) and those are Cambridge University Press, Taylor & Francis. JGate/ JCCC,
Economic and Political Weekly, J Store, Springer Link, Wiley/ Blackwell Publishing.
Library is using SOUL 2.0 as library management software to manage the library and its
collection. Through its Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) users can get the location

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 of the materials in the library. Reprography Service is also being provided. Library
management is trying their best to give best service to its users through the available
resources and human resource. Library has more plans for futures also to give more
services.

4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users? How
is the feedback analysed and used for the improvement of the library services?
For users feedback library put a suggestion box with suggestion form in the library, where
users can drop their suggestions/ complaints. Its being opened usually at day 01st of every
month. Library are try to impliment the suggestions with some modifications, if founds
useful.
4.2.11 List of efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the Library in the
Last Four years?
Following infrastructural development has been made in the last four years:

1. Periodical section has been established in 2013. Currently there are 81 print journals.
Around

50 more print journals can be placed in that section with the seating capacity of 20 readers.

2. Reading room with the capacity 75 reader has been inaugurated in the year 2014. And

separate setting for scholars and faculties.

3. New IT room has been inaugurated in the year 2015 with 12 PC.
4. 02 stake rooms is there in the library with around 8000 books at present. These rooms can

Accommodate around 15000 reading materials in addition. So for next 05 years library do

Not require new stake rooms.

5. Many more plans are in pipe line for better user friendly services.

4.3 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 Does the university have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to

• IT Service Management
• Information Security
• Network Security
• Risk Management

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• Software Asset Management
• Open Source Resources
• Green Computing –No

For Management of IT Service University is dependent on external agencies which operate

through AMC.
For Information Security the important official documents published on university website are
protected through digital signatures or uploaded in PDF format. Internal network is
protected through a firewall installed in the central server room. For Lane and Wi-Fi
facility individual login and passwords are provided to the University employees and
students. The PCs in all the departments and sections are protected by Antivirus software
for information security purpose.

For Network Security fire wall is installed in the main server room to handle and secure 1
GBPS Ethernet network.

The University has designated a nodal officer for handling Software Assets of the University.
All the PCs of University are loaded with Linux and the Teaching Departments and other
sections are using Open Source Software and Resources.
The University always prefer to purchase recyclable products if available on DGS&D.

4.3.2 Give details of the university‟s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software.
• Number of systems with individual configurations - 80
• Computer-student ratio – 34:40
• Dedicated computing facilities – Printers, Scanners, Photocopiers, Antivirus etc.
• LAN facility – 1GBPS optical fibre based LAN
• Proprietary software – Campus agreement with Microsoft for 100 users.
• Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility – More than 100
• Any other (please specify) - Nil

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?

The University is planning to equip its campus with full Wi-Fi facility, protected by passwords.
The University is also planning to purchase Smart Boards and other smart class room
products and E-PBX systems.

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.

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 The University is providing access on-line teaching and learning resources and other
knowledge and information database/packages through its Central Library which is
connected with INFLIBNET to provide e resource like J-Gate, Tailor and Francis and
Wielly, Cambridge, Springer, J-Store, Eco and political weekly, Blackwell etc.

4.3.5. 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?

The University teaching departments use online teaching resources like lectures available on
You Tube, Slideshare, Powershow, Education.ky.gov etc websites. Besides University‟s
Central Library is having access to e-Journals, e-Chapters, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala –
Inflibnet, Consortium for Educational Communication, A-VIEW etc. and other e-resources.
Students and faculty members have access to these resources.
The University emphasizes continuous and comprehensive teaching and learning by evolving
innovative strategies of evaluation such as surprise tests, quiz and use of devices such as
role play, etc. Remedial teaching sessions are also conducted. Curricula are modified and
updated in the terminal meetings with the students. These practices make students ready to
face the future challenges as these are contemporary and would also remain worthwhile in
the coming future.

4.3.6. What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and
quality research?
Computation facilities with internet, printers and other peripherals are accessible to the faculty.
The seminar halls are equipped with ceiling mounted LED projectors.

4.3.7 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the

university? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?

Yet to be developed

4.3.8 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such initiatives?
Departments are provided with internet and computer facilities. Faculty members can use these
facilities for the preparation of their lectures.

4.3.9 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?

Through AMC

4.3.10 Does the university avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so,
what are the services availed of?
Yes, The University subscribe to INFLIBNET.

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4.3.11 Does the university avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other
education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?
Above facilities are available for the use of teachers and students both in the Departments and
at Central Library.

4.3.12 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update,
deployment and maintenance of computers in the university.

As per requirements

4.3.13 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning
from closed university information network to open environment?

To be developed

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, By regular visit and inspection the E.O tries to check the present status and observes the
need and take measures for it.
Construction of building of Dean Student Welfare, VC Residence, Registrar office, Directorate
of Research, Academic Block-II, Water Tank etc.

4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained? Give
details.

The maintenance of infrastructure facilities, services and equipments is done through AMC.

Any other information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources

which the university would like to include.

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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?

1 Each Department has a provision for admission committee which briefs the students on
issues related to admission and job avenues.
2 Placement cell and career counselling cell.
3. Parent teacher cell

5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic
mentoring?
1 Group interaction beyond the classroom programmes.
2 Literary form
3 Extension cell.
4 Field surveys and field excursion are arranged on regular intervals for students of the
department

5.1.3 Does the university have any personal enhancement and development schemes
such as career counselling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and
orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of such schemes.

Every department has a placement cell for career counselling of the students of the department.
Many students of the department got jobs in consultancy services, industrial sectors etc.
through these counselling.

5.1.4 Does the university provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans
from banks and other financial institutions?
The University facilitates students for obtaining educational loans from banks and other
financial institutions by providing the necessary certificates required by banks and other
financial institutions, without delay.

5.1.5 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 publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually. The main contents
are departmental profiles, main activities of the University, student achievements, contact
information of University officials, helplines, and city administration.
Yes , Prospectus and Handbook can be accessed through University Website.

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5.1.6 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 (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG/PG/M.Phil/Ph.D./
Diploma/others (please specify).

The University has designated a Nodal Officer for providing Scholarships as provided by
State and Central Govt. under various schemes to the students of the University campus
and its affiliated colleges. The Nodal officer verifies and monitors the uploaded application
for scholarships. The University exempts the tuition fee of the Girl, SC and ST candidates.
For details see Annexure I (Scholarship document Xcel Sheet).

5.1.7 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government,
central government and other national agencies (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan
Yojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)?
5.1.8 Annexure I (Scholarship document Xcel Sheet).

The state Govt. Gives scholarship to students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and Physically
challenged candidate.

5.1.9 Does the university have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students
and cater to their needs?
Presently there is no such cell.

5.1.10 Does the university provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans
from banks and other financial institutions?

The University facilitates students for obtaining educational loans from banks and other
financial institutions by providing the necessary certificates required by banks and other
financial institutions, without delay.

5.1.11 What types of support services are available for

∗ overseas students – N/A

∗ physically challenged / differently-abled students -
For physically challenged / differently-abled students, ramps have been made.
∗ SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections –
Scholarships and reservations in Admission. Exemption of tuition fess is given to Girl
and SC/ST -candidates. For providing reservation to students of SC/ST, OBC category,
State Govt. policy is followed in the admission process.
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 The Departments at their level give information to students regarding such events, motivate
them and guide them to prepares for such competitions and conferences.
∗ health centre, health insurance etc.
The University takes the services of a visiting doctors.
∗ skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.)
The English Department conduct classes for communication skills and spoken English as
and when required by the students of different departments.
∗ performance enhancement for slow learners
Diagnostic tests, classroom seminars, group discussions are organized and accordingly
remedial classes are conducted for slow learners.
∗ exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/ corporates/business
houses, etc.

Students are taken for Academic tours and Excursions to Research Institutes, Industries and
subject related sites for their holistic learning.
∗ publication of student magazines
The University publishes News Letter and University Magazine which includes various
activities of the students and also include their articles.

5.1.12 Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students
appearing for Civil Services, Defence Services, NET/SET and any other competitive
examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?

The University provides links of e-resources and disseminates information about exams on
WhatsApp of Group of Students. The University Department of Microbiology also trains
the students for NET/SET.

5.1.12 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

The University give relaxation to the participants as per the state admission policy
∗ special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials ∗ any other (please
specify)
During the sports activities they are treated on duty and are given attendance for those days.

Since the sports calendar is released in the beginning of the session an effort is made not to
conduct exam on those days as possible.

University provide players Rs. 250.0 per day DA, Sports Kit (Track Suit, Neckar, T-Shirt
Socks) & Sports Equipments as per requirements .

5.1.13 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for students‟ placement?

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 What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare
themselves for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?

The counseling and Career Guidance Cell makes available to the students the information
related to vacancies and acquaints them with the procedure to apply for them.

5.1.14 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)
Nil
5.1.15 Does the university have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its
activities and contributions to the development of the university?
Alumni Association has to be registered.
5.1.16 Does the university have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the
nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed?
Yes. Major grievances of students redressed:
1. Transportation problem was resolved.
2. Postal services and bank facilities are made available on the campus.
3. Primary aid has also been made available in the university Sports Complex.

5.1.17 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting

gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues
related to sexual harassment? Give details.
Yes, different programmes were conducted. Seminars and symposia are organized on gender
related issues.

5.1.18 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?
Anti-Ragging Squad is active and initiates all measures to prevent ragging on the campus. For
this purpose students are briefed from time-to-time.

5.1.19 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the
overall development of its students?

Organises workshops from time to time to acquaint the Stakeholders with the major emerging
trends in the area.

5.1.20 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 gives proper representation to women in Inter University Tournaments
according to A.I.U. Sports calendar. The University women have won Gold & Silver in

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 Boxing, Bronze in Basketball, Silver in Judo Tournaments. 460 Women participated in
Inter- University Tournament in the last three sessions.

5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 What is the student strength of the university for the current academic year?
Analyse the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years.

Student Progression %

UG to PG*

PG to M.Phil.*

PG to Ph.D.

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral

Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
Since, it is an affiliating university having over 350 colleges, no such record could have been
generated.
5.2.3 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by
the university?

Since, it is an affiliating university having over 350 colleges, no such record could have been
generated.

5.2.4 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.?
Since, it is an affiliating university having over 350 colleges, no such record could have been
generated.

5.2.5 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./ D.Litt./D.Sc. theses
submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years.

Data of Ph.D. awarded scholars

Years Arts Social Science Commerce Management Law Education

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.
2013 17 27 34 19 7 4 3
2014 8 13 21 17 1 6 14
2015 13 15 27 6 1 3 2
2016 10 11 17 1 1 5 3

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.
University provides large range of sports opportunity to students to participate which is
mentioned in inter college calendar. Latest (2015-16) Inter-College sports Calendar
attached (Annexure-II).
 Adult Literacy campaign was launched as a part of the departmental
public outreach activity to benefit the marginalized and under
developed sections of the society.
 All the Faculty Members help in the conduction of Students‟Union
Election
 Microbiology Open Daywas observed
 Workshop on Organic Farming was organized
 AIDS Day was observed
 Science Day was observed
 Wildlife Week and environmentalawareness programme were
organized at various schools
 Classical cultural programmes such as Spic Maike, Jayantis of Subhash
Chandra Bose, Vivekanand, Mahatma Gandhi etc. were organized
(2014-15)
 Swatchh Bharat -“Clean India Campaign‟ was launched
 Go Green campaign (to turn the arid campus into green area) was
launched.
 All the faculty members help in the conduction of Students Union
Elections.
 Microbiology Open Day was observed.
 AIDS Day was observed.
 Science Day was observed.
 World TB day was observed.
 World Yoga day was observed.
 Environmental awareness campaign was launched.
 Library day was celebrated
Career seminar was delivered by Colonel Ravi,17th Battalion, Bikaner
on “Role of Youth in Indian Army”(2015-16)
 Launched a week long program aiming at “Save the Girl Child, Literate
the Girl Child” (BetiBachao, BetiPadhao) during which a number of
cultural events well organized.

 The University helps in the conduction of Students Union Elections.

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 At the University level endeavours are initiated by by the University
Department towards Gender Integration by ensuring that man and
woman are complementary to each other.

 World Nature Conservation & Hepatitis Day was observed

 Microbiology Day was observed

 Gandhi Jayanti was observed as SwachhataDiwas

 AIDS Day was observed

 Darwin‟s Day was celebrated

 Science Day was observed

 World TB Day was observed

 Great Indian Bustard Survey-2016was observed

 World vulture awareness day was observed

 Blood Donation Camp was organized

 A cultural event was organized under the banner of Student Union
BIKANA-2016 in the session 2015-16.
 An inter-departmental Dandiya Competition was organized.
Other than these following events are also organized –

- A plantation event is observed in every monsoon.

- Departmental celebrations like welcome parties, farewell party, Guru Purnima etc are
regularly organized.
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.
Students Activities – Session 2013-14
No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
1 National \ All India Inter-University Level = 314
No. of Medals \ Awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events.
1 National \ All India Inter-University Level = 10

Students Activities – Session 2014-15

No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

National \ All India Inter-University Level = 375
No. of Medals \ Awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
National \ All India Inter-University Level = 05

Students Activities – Session 2015-16

No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

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 1 National \ All India Inter-University Level = 428
No. of Medals \ Awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
1 National \ All India Inter-University Level = 07
Financial Support given to the students who participated in Sports and Games activities.

5.3.3 Does the university conduct special drives / campaigns for

students to promote heritage consciousness?

Departments organize student tours and visits to heritage places of Bikaner. University is
organizing a Maharaja Ganga Singh Memorial Lecture series under which lectures related
to the History of Bikaner division and its Heritage places are delivered by historians.

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.
Students from different departments have prepared posters, models, PPTs, New Letters, Poem
writing, Essay, Story writing etc.

5.3.5 Does the university have a Student Council or any other similar
body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding.
The University has a Student Union for which elections are held every year. The University
extends funds as per need for the activities of the Union.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that

have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.
 Student Union- No representative in Academic and Administrative bodies

 Departmental IQAC Yes

 University IQAC Yes

 Alumni Cell Yes

Any other information regarding Student Support and Progression which the university
would like to include.

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 CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the university.

Vision
To build responsive, responsible, sensitive, creative and thoughtful citizens with a
comprehensive understanding of regional, national and international perspectives.
Mission
To strive towards the educational, cultural, economic, environmental and social
advancement of the region and the nation at large by providing excellent liberal education
and quality programmes leading to bachelors, masters, professional and doctorate
degrees.

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.?

The mission of University is clearly reflected in the courses offered by it. Apart from U.G.,
P.G., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes and Diploma and Certificate courses in faculties
such as Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Law and Education offered in various
affiliated colleges, University is nurturing its mission through its five on-campus courses.
As Bikaner is a largest village of Asia, it needs quality education in language of English to
meet international criteria. It is necessary to save rich historical architects and monuments
of this area. It is also important to explore this scientifically unexplored region and on the
other hand it is equally important to save this natural, unpolluted environment and educate
as well as motivate people of the vicinity for the same. Last but not the least it is
important to equip the students of this area with modern technology and digital
techniques. To keep all these necessities of this region in mind, University has selected
following five teaching Departments-

Department of English
Department of History
Department of Microbiology
Department of Environmental Studies
Department of Computer Science
The choice of these subjects itself is an indication that University is seriously following its
mission – “to strive towards the educational, cultural, economic, environmental and social
advancement of the region”

6.1.3 How is the leadership involved

∗ in ensuring the organization‟s management system development, implementation and

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Yes, the University has a Board of Management to look after the policy decisions of the
organization. Board of Management is constituted with Government Nominees,
Chancellor Nominees, Ex-officio members, Deans, Representation of Govt. Colleges,
Representation of Private Colleges, State Govt. Nominee (Educationists) and Registrar as
Member Secretary in chairmanship of Vice Chancellor. BOM is responsible for approving
various policies and decision making on various issues related to the development of the
University.

- in interacting with its stakeholders?

Authorities of this University always welcome genuine problems of students. Regular visits
and interaction of Vice Chancellor with students increases positive attitude and self
confidence in the students.
Briefing Sessions are organised at the commencement of the academic session.
∗ in reinforcing a culture of excellence?
Vice Chancellor, Dean, HODs and other authorities of the University always show positive
and encouraging attitude towards the student related matters.

∗ in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfil them?

Vice Chancellor and other authorities always motivate students and teachers to bring their
problems. They enquire with students and employees of the University to know their
needs and try to fulfil them as soon as possible.

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 position of Registrar is vacant. As Govt. of Rajasthan is responsible to fill up this
position, the University does not have any option to keep this post vacant.

6.1.5 Does the university ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are
filled and meetings conducted regularly?
Yes, University regularly organize meetings of its statutory bodies. Meeting of BOM is
conducted one or two times in a year as per requirement. The meeting of Academic
Council is called once in a year. Board of Studies are organized two times in a year.

6.1.6 Does the university promote a culture of participative management? If yes,

indicate the levels of participative management.
Yes, the Board of Management (BOM) has representative from different walks of life,
including public representatives.

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.

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University control its affiliated colleges to keep their infrastructure, library, human resources
and teaching and learning environment up to the mark. Other than these quality criteria,
colleges are autonomous to manage their routine work.

6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and
Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?
Not at present
6.1.9 How does the university groom leadership at various levels? Give details.

University encourage leadership in its staff through functional freedom at

Departmental level.

6.1.10 Has the university evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give
details.

Yet to be developed

6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the university?

∗ Contributing to national development – Through imparting quality higher education

at moderate cost

∗ Fostering global competencies among students – Through imparting latest

developments in different streams of subjects.

∗ Inculcating a sound value system among students - Class room teaching with a limit of
students per class helps a direct relationship development among students and teachers that
promotes transfer of knowledge and values in an effective manner.
∗ Promoting use of technology
The syllabi of science courses in particular are updated to match the latest advances of Science
& Technology.

∗ Quest for excellence – Through effective teaching and

skill developments.
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?

∗ Vision and mission

Vision
To build responsive, responsible, sensitive, creative and thoughtful citizens with a
comprehensive understanding of regional, national and international perspectives.
Mission
To strive towards the educational, cultural, economic, environmental and social
advancement of the region and the nation at large by providing excellent liberal

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 education and quality programmes leading to bachelors, masters, professional and
doctorate degrees.

∗ Teaching and learning

The University emphasizes continuous and comprehensive teaching and learning by evolving
innovative strategies of evaluation such as surprise tests, quiz and use of devices such as
role play, etc. Remedial teaching sessions are also conducted. Curricula are modified and
updated in the terminal meetings with the students.

∗ Research and development

The University puts emphasis on the generation of new knowledge by conducting researches-
of both local and global level-
1. Every Department runs Ph.D and M.Phil Programmes.
2. Directorate of Research has been established to monitor research activities and
programmes.
3. The Ph.D coursework is organized to acquaint the scholars with the latest in the field.
Faculty members and students are encouraged to apply for
projects.
∗ Community engagement
Adoption of Kotadi village. Adult Literacy programme by
Department of English.
∗ Human resource planning and development
The Human Resource Planning and Development is achieved through regular
curriculum teaching, practical training, dissertation projects, short term
industrial/ institutional training for University students. The University
encourages its teaching and non- teaching faculty to attend workshops,
seminar and training programmes e.g. Academic Staff College mediated
Faculty Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses.
∗ Industry interaction
To ensure industry interaction, The University encourages its faculty and students
to organize conferences, seminar and workshops in collaboration with
Industries. Also, University invites experts from Industry to participate in
various programmes of the University. During these visits, the faculty
members and students of the University interact with industry experts and
understand the requirements of industry related activities.
∗ Internationalisation
For promoting international visibility the University has signed one MoU with a University of
USA. Further, the University also encourages its faculty members to collaborate with
foreign research experts in their field of interest to improve the visibility of University at
International level. Many of the faculty members have published their research findings in
international journals of high repute. These activities have helped in internationalization of
the University.

6.2.2 Describe the university‟s internal organizational structure and

decision making processes and their effectiveness.

The university has very well established organizational structure. Ordinances and office orders
delegate powers to various positions. The detailed organization structure is as follows:

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University Administration:
 Honorable Vice Chancellor
 Registrar
 Comptroller
 Controller of Examination
 Deans of Faculties
 University Proctor & Dean Student Welfare
 Deputy Registrar- Establishments & Finance
 Deputy Registrar- Academics
 University Public Relation Officer
University Authorities (Councils and Management): Annexure-III
BOM, Academic Council and Board of Studies
The constitution and composition of each of the above council and committee are defined as
per the University Ordinance. These authorities are directly involved in the formulation of
guidelines and their execution to ensure that University makes progress as per the defined
Vision, Mission and Objectives.
Academic Set- up: Academics the University functions through following Departments.
Department of Computer Science
Department of Environmental Science
Department of Microbiology
Department of English
Department of History
6.2.3 Does the university have a formal policy to ensure quality?
How is it designed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
The University has adapted well documented and formal policy for ensuring teaching- learning
quality through its structural organization consisting of University Administration,
University Authority, University Academic – set up. Additionally, University has also
established Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to fulfil the requirements of academic
quality.

6.2.4 Does the university encourage its academic departments to

function independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?

For academic purposes all departments have autonomy.

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?
A total of 73 cases have been filed against the University and 9 cases have been filed by the
University. Out of these decisions have been given against 23 cases of High Court, 11 cases
of Lower court, and 2 cases of District Consumer Forum.
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?

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 The University has established a well defined mechanism for promptly addressing grievances
and resolve them effectively. University has established a number of grievances cells (e.g.
Students grievances redressal cell, Faculty grievances redressal cell, Special Cell for
SC/ST, Anti- Sexual Harasment Committee and Anti- Ragging Committee etc.).
Additionally, Univeristy Departments and concerned officers at Departments also ensure
that grievances from students and faculty members are promptly attended and resolved
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. Actions are taken based on the feedbacks.
6.2.8 Does the university conduct performance audit of the various departments?
Yes, The University conducts internal academic audits of all the departments through the
feedback of students and also obtain information about their academic achievements
6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the university to identify the
developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?
Through regular meetings of Principals with the V.C. at each of the districts falling under the
preview of the University.

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.
Under process as approved in the Academic Council meeting dated 25.5.16.

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional

development of teaching and non-teaching staff?

Participation of Faculty members in Orientation, Refresher courses,

Workshops, Seminars, Conferences. Eminent scholars are invited
for lectures and traininig. Academic leaves or Duty leaves are
given to those going for such programmes. Workshops and
Training programmes are conducted for non-teaching staff also.

6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods

used by the university? List the important decisions.

The University has a well devised mechanism to review the progress

and quality of faculty members periodically. This mechanism is
implemented through submission of Annual Self Appraisal
Reports that are reviewed by HOD, Deans and Honourable Vice
Chancellor.

6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-
teaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from

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 these schemes in the last four years? Give details.

Teaching Teacher Welfare Fund, Academic leave, Medical Leave,

Contributory Pension, Gratuity etc.
Non teaching Medical Leave, Contributory Pension, Gratuity etc.
Students Group insurance, transport facility.

6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining
eminent faculty?

By providing prescribed pay scales, conducive work environment, freedom for academic
development and involvement in research with friendly administrative support.

6.3.5 Has the university conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes,
mention a few salient findings.
No

6.3.6 Does the university conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty?
Students are encouraged to participate in different programmes organized in different
departments of the University.

6.3.7 What is the impact of the University‟s Academic Staff College Programmes in
enhancing the competencies of the university faculty?
N/A

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?
Through regular auditing of University finances by internal as well as agencies.
6.4.2 Does the university have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give
details.
Yes, internal audit is carried out b the University‟s C.A. and external audit is made by the
Audit team of the Accounts General.
6.4.3 Are the institution‟s accounts audited regularly? Have there
been any major audit objections, if so, how were they addressed?
Yes, objections were addressed to the satisfaction of the audit agencies.

6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the last four years.
Annexure V

6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the university for resource mobilization.
The University mainly depends on its self generated funds. However, some activities
are supported by public private partenership.

6.4.6 Is there any provision for the university to create a corpus fund?

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 If yes, give details.
No the University makes provision for different activities in its budget without a
corpus fund.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Does the university conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give
details.

Yes, all the departments conducted academic audit in the year of 2014 for the period since
inception till date.

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?

Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, slow learners were identified and
accordingly remedial classes were conducted by some of the departments as per
requirements.

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?

IQAC. Details are given in the IQAC reports.

6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and
processes?

IQAC feedbacks are discussed at various University level committes like Dean‟s committee,
HoDs, etc.

6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory
authorities of the university for implementation?

Recommendations of IQAC are placed before the Vice Chancellor at time to time.

6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any
significant contribution made by such members.
Yes
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of
students from disadvantaged sections of society?
Based on the recommendations of the IQAC, slow learners were identified and accordingly
remedial classes were conducted by some of the departments as per requirements.

6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic
departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.?

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Periodic review of administrative and academic departments are done at department level and
then at different levels like Deans and Vice Chancellor.

Any other information regarding Governance, Leadership and Management which the
university would like to include.
CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the university conduct a Green Audit of its campus?

In the University students are sensitized towards issues of environment and nature
conservation. Proposal has been made for plantation of the campus. Waste reductions,
conservation and waste disposal management is practiced in labs. World Forest Day,
Ozone Day, Science Day, Environment Day, World Earth Day etc. are celebrated by the
university to instill scientific temper among students and create awareness regarding
conservation of natural resources. Visits to schools of nearby villages and conducting
participatory activities with the school students on environment consciousness and field
trips to nearby villages like Kotadi are a constant feature of the Departments of
Environmental Science and other departments of the University.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the university to make the campus eco-friendy?
Following Measures are being followed by the University to create eco-friendly campus:-

1 The ecology and biodiversity of the campus is protected by a boundary wall and security
system.
2 Plantation drive is launched in the monsoon season every year.
3 Rain water harvesting system.
4 Waste water from RO and Distillation units is used for watering the plants.
5 Solar energy is used for lighting the campus.
6 Eco-friendly club of students is operated.
7 Car pooling by the faculty and staff members. Many Students and staff shares University
bus facility.
8 Students are motivated to switch off lights and computers when not in use.

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.
Curriculum reforms towards vocationalization.

Participatory Management has resolved several areas of conflict between the University
Management and employees. It has helped to ensure responsive and responsible
functioning of the University

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.

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 Best Practice: 1

1. Title of the Best Practice: 1. Regular Feedback

2. Objectives of the Practice

The objective and intended outcomes of this practice were to get to know the
difficulties being faced by the students in learning and understanding the curriculum to the best
of their ability with the assistance of faculties. It was also intended to receive suggestion from
students regarding improving the existing system of teaching and other facilities like library,
conveyance, sports, cultural and other activities.

3. The Context

As the University is conducting Masters courses in faculties of arts, humanities and

science, the textbooks for teaching these courses are in English and the teaching medium is
also English. However, as the majority of students taking admissions are from rural
background, English is a barrier in their learning. So, in order to solve this issue, remedial
classes for English learning are being conducted by Department of English. In addition, issues
related to library, sports and cultural activities have been taken care of by the respective
departments or committees.

4. The Practice

Remedial English Classes: These classes have helped students improve their
understanding of the language and also improved their communication skills, both oral and
writing skills. The limitation was to remove the hesitation among students to participate in
these classes, as these were not mandatory, but voluntary.

Conveyance: The distance of the University from the city and its location on the
Jaislamer road has been a barrier in attracting the mass of students and it becomes even more
difficult in the case of girl candidates. The University has initiated bus services for picking and
dropping students to various stops in the city at very nominal monthly charges. This has really
facilitated turning up of students to the University.

Sports: The University has won many medals at state, national and international levels.
However, the participation of students from University campus itself is very limited. Lack of
awareness and motivation about these activities were the main reasons, however, after the
joining of the Sports Director, these issues are being taken care of.

Library: The library was initially having only textbooks and magazines in printed
forms. Now the students have access to online teaching resources like e-books, e-journals,
shodhganga and many more. These facilities have improved the students visit to library and

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improved their reading habits.

Cultural activities: With the assistance of proctor office and other members of the
teaching faculty, the students have started organizing various cultural activities like dancing,
singing, drawing etc.

5. Evidence of Success

The above mentioned measures have facilitated in improving the admissions of a good
number of students in all the departments. It also has decreased the dropout ratios and
improved the overall pass percentage of students in all the departments.

6. Problems encountered and Resources required

The resources for creating the above mentioned facilities and environment were
generated from Univerity‟s own funds.

Best Practice: 2

1. Title of the Best Practice: 2. Dialogue with Colleges

2. Objectives of the Practice

In the light of this being an affiliating University holding over 350 colleges, there is
always a need to have a dialogue between University and colleges and to have a continuous
feedback and monitoring at the level of teaching, research, infrastructural conditions, sports
and cultural activities and conduction of examination with due sanctity at all these colleges.
With this aim regular district level meetings with the colleges are held, addressed by the Vice
Chancellor and the University administration.

3. The Context

The Maharaja Ganga Singh University being an affiliating University has five
departments of its own, but has a large number of affiliated colleges exceeding 350 spread over
four districts of north-western Rajasthan. Among them, most of the colleges are run under
private ownership. The University approved programmes, courses and examinations are
executed mostly at the level of these colleges and therefore, there is always a strong need to
have continuous dialogue between University administration and the administration of
colleges.

4. The Practice

As pointed out in Para 2 above, regular district level meetings are organized under the
name “Principals' Conference”. Such meetings are attended by the Vice Chancellor,
administrative staff of the University, Principals and Management of the colleges. During such
meetings, the programmes of University are conveyed to the colleges and at the same time the
practical problems being faced by colleges in executing these programmes are discussed with

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providing viable solutions. The problems like affiliation, number of seats per class, per subject,
provision of sufficient teaching and non-teaching staff, provision of basic facilities to the
students and conduction of fare examinations at the prescribed examination centres are
reviewed and discussed at length. This way the University administration helps running and
ensuring quality education at its affiliated colleges.

5. Evidence of Success

It has been observed that prior to organization of such meetings there used to be a great
rush of problems from students, teachers and college administration to the University. Such
meetings have helped resolving the problems at door step level through a direct dialogue. A
more congenial environment with respect to teaching and working at colleges has emerged
which is evident with the lesser number of problems and complaints being received by the
University from the college community.

6. Problems encountered and Resources required

During such meetings it has been observed by the University administration that the
colleges are often short of sufficient qualified staff. This is particularly because of the reasons
like qualified staff is not attracted towards rural leaving conditions in which many of the
colleges are situated. Secondly, the financial conditions of many a colleges is not very good to
afford handsome salary packages to the qualified and experienced faculty.

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3. Evaluative Report of the
Departments

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

1. Name of the Department
Department of Computer Science
2. Year of establishment
2011
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
Faculty of Science
4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)
M.Sc.(Computer Science)
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved
-
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
-
7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
-
8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System
Semester
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
-
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including
Sanctioned Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 0 0

Associate Professors 2 0 0

Asst. Professors 3 3 3

Others

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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience
and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. Of No. of Ph.D./

Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years
Computational
Biology, Soft
Computing, Data
MCA, Assistant Mining &
Jyoti UGC NET- 2005 Professor & Artificial
Lakhani Pursuing Ph.D. Head Intelligence 9 years(PG) -
5Years 10
Fauja Assistant Web Months
Singh MCA, MTech Professor Programming (UG & PG) -
3 years 4
months
Theory of (UG)
Amresh Assistant Computation, 6 months
Singh MCA, MTech Professor Data Mining (PG) -

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

-
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information
-
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
31: 3
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled
and actual
Technical Assistants- 2
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, nature
Inspired Techniques, Theory of Computation, Web
Development, data Mining
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project
title and grants received project-wise. Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

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 NO
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,
AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
NO
20. Research facility / centre with

• state recognition NO

• national recognition No

• international recognition No

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

Nil
22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)

∗ Monographs nil
∗ Chapters in Books 3(Three)
∗ Edited Books 1(One)
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers nil
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) -nil
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average
∗ h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated

Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions
/ industries in India and abroad
Nil
26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify)
Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs).

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  Special Summer School on Research Methodology(Equivalent to Refresher Course)
Organized by UGC - Academic Staff College, MDS University, Ajmer. (From May
23, 2013 to June 12, 2013).
 Participated in the Seminar on “Think.Eat.Food” held on 5th June2013 (World
Environment day) , Organized by Department of Environment Science, MDS
University, Ajmer
 Special Winter School on “Higher Education : New Perspectives” (Equivalent to
refresher) Organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
2014
 A World of Science and Technology Beyond the English or Within. Harwani D. and
Lakhani J. “National Symposium on Interrogating New Worlds of English Language
Teaching 2012”, Bikaner, p. 30.
 Molecular Biotechnology Databases Architectural Details. Lakhani, J. “UGC
Sponsored National Conference on Biotechnology”, Mahila P.G. College, Jodhpur,
Rajasthan, p. 24.

 National workshop on “Applications of Neural Networks and its implementation in

MATLAB” organized by Poornima University, Jaipur 2014.

 “Green Computing: Towards Eco-Safe Technology Lakhani J. and Harwani D,

National Seminar on Current Trends in Environmental Research, 28-02 March, 2015,
MGSU, Bikaner.

 Participated in National seminar on Marginal societies in Rajasthan, 30-31 March,

2015, MGSU, Bikaner.

 Information Communication Technology: Suicidal Activities of Human, Jyoti

Lakhani1, Jyotsna Begani, Dharmesh Harwani. ICAR-CIAH National Conference 11-
13 March 2016

 Probiotics and Antibiotics Resistance : Safety Issue of Dietary Supplements. Dharmesh

Harwani, Jyotsna Begani , Jyoti Lakhani,. ICAR-CIAH National Conference 11-13
March 2016(Best Oral Presentation Award)

28. Student projects Nil

• percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects
• percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Nil
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 • Faculty
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
• Students
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. Nil
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments Nil
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme received Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Sc.(CS) 50 11 9 54.38 64.81
33. Diversity of students
Name of the % of % of students % of students % of
Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.Sc.(CS) 95% - 5% -

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations, NET, SET,
GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise. Nil

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG -
PG to M.Phil. -
PG to Ph.D. -
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral -

Employed -
 Campus selection
 Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs -

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36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of

the same university 0

from other universities within the State from

universities from other States from 1

universities outside the country 0

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library Nil

b) Internet facilities for staff and students Yes, LAN and WiFi

c) Total number of class rooms

Two
d) Class rooms with ICT facility Planning

e) Students‟ laboratories Two

f) Research laboratories No

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates Nil

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Nil

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. No

42. Does the department obtain feedback from No

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

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 c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department
utilize the feedback?

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) -

In Industry-
1. Akshat Vyas- after clearing CISCO certification, he is working with Dell.
2. Ganesh Vyas- Web Designer, Sun Arc, Bikaner
In Banking Sector…

3. Shashikala Godara [Batch 2012-2014] has been selected as System Manager in

Canara bank(Permanent Post).

4. Dharampal Chowdhary [Batch 2011-2013] is working in ICICI Bank against

Permanent post

In Teaching-
5. Ms. Bharti Chotia [Batch 2010-2012] is working as lecturer (Computer Science) in
Churu Girls Govt. College, Churu

6. Abhishek Pareek, [Batch 2011-2013] is working as lecturer (Computer Science) in

Nishchaya College, Nagaur, Affiliated to MDS University Ajmer

7. Priyanka Khangrot [Batch 2011-13] is working as lecturer (Computer Science) in

Rampuria Jain College, Bikaner

8. Jyoti Goyal [Batch 2011-13] is working as lecturer(Computer Science) in Jain Girls

College, Bikaner

9. Rohit Yadav [Batch 2011-2013] got selected as Office Assistant in State Government
job.

10. Selected as Information Assistants (Government Service): Anila Gehlot (2011-13

Batch), Beena Chouhan (2011-13 Batch), Brijesh Nayyar (2012-14 Batch), Devraj
Mehra (2012-14 Batch), Dharampal Choudhry (2011-13 Batch), Yogendra Valmiki
(2012-14 Batch), Pooja Meena (2013-15 Batch), Radhika Pareek (2012-14 Batch),
Ravindra Sharma (2013-15 Batch), Rishi Raj Dadhich (2012-14 Batch)

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
involving external experts.
Department motivate students to present advanced topics in student Seminars. In
that way they got knowledge about 40 advanced topics per semester. This will
enrich students with advanced knowledge of computer science field.
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. -
Powerpoint presentations
e-Learning material from reputed web resources
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
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 learning outcomes are monitored?

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Achievements of Students in Sports-

Kailash Prajapat (2011-13 Batch)–Lawn-Tanis Player, Cleared Examination and

completed training for International Coach of Lawn Tennis. Participated in several
International and National Tournaments for MGS University. Presently working as
Tennis Coach(ITF)

Sangeeta Purohit (2013-15 Batch)- represented University in Inter-University

Badminton Championship

Subhash Kumawat (2012-14 Batch)- Participated and won silver medal in Inter-
University 100 mtr. Pistol shooting Tournament for MGSU.

Radha Kishan – (2014-16 Batch) – Participated in Inter-University Base ball

tournament held on 20 March 2015 at Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Achievements in Co-Curricular activities-

Stand first in group dance category in Inter-Departmental Dandiya Compitition, organized by
MGSU Bikaner (Students : Megha Nath & Anmol Dave 2014-16 Batch)
Stand first in “Bakana2015” Solo Dance competition. (Student : Anmol Dave 2014-15 Batch)

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Nil

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,
give details. NO

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic
or applied. Nil

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department. Nil

52. Future plans of the department.

- To start special certificate courses in the Department as SFS courses –

Certification in Fundamentals of Programming
Certification in Python Programming
Certification in MATLAB

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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

1. Name of the Department: Department of Environmental Science

2. Year of establishment: 2011
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Faculty of Science
4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) M.Sc.(Environmental Science), M.Phil. and Ph.D.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved -
6. Couurses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
-
7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
-
8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System
Semester
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
-
10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including
Sanctioned Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 1 0

Associate Professors 2 2 0

Asst. Professors 3 3 3

Others

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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience and
research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. Of No. of Ph.D./

Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years
Pro. MM MSc (Zoology), Professor and Environmental
Saxena Ph.D. Head Biology 35 years 02
Behavioural
ecology and
Dr. Anil MSc biodiversity
Kumar (Zoology),Ph.D., Associate conservation
Chhangani D.Sc. Professor management 15 04
Dr. MSc (Botany), Associate
Rajaram Ph.D. Professor Ecology 20 08
Dr. Anil MSc EIA/EMP and
Kumar (Environmental Assistant Biodiversity
Dular Science), Ph.D. Professor Conservation 10 00
MSc
(Environmental EIA/EMP and
Dr. P.D. Science), Ph.D., Assistant Biodiversity
Charan PGDISHE Professor Conservation 05 00
MSc Phyto-
Dr. Leela (Environmental Assistant remediation, water
Kaur Science), Ph.D. Professor chemistry 05 00

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

-
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information -
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio 40:06
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,
filled and actual Technical Assistants: 2, Lab Assistant : 02
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies Biodiversity
assessment
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project title
and grants received project-wise.

S.No. Name of project Funding Agency Grant

1 ISRO Geosphere Biosphere NRSA (ISRO), 14,59,000/-
Progarm- National Carbon Department of
Project- Vegetation Pool Space
Assessment Project

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 2 ISRO Geosphere Biosphere NRSA (ISRO), 14,59,000/-
Progarm- National Carbon Department of
Project- Vegetation Pool Space
Assessment Project

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: 02 (1. Cairn india ltd., 2. NRSA, ISRO) b) International

collaboration: Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
1. Cairn india ltd., 2. NRSA, ISRO

20. Research facility / centre with

a. state recognition NO

b. national recognition No

c. international recognition No

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

Nil
22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international): 383

∗ Monographs nil
∗ Chapters in Books 09
∗ Edited Books 1(One)
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers 11
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) -nil
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average
∗ h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated

Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Biodiversity assessment, Income generated : INR 16,00,000/-
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions
• industries in India and abroad
Nil
26. Faculty serving in
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 b) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other
(please specify)
4 Faculty members are in District level EIA committee.
6 Faculty members are on editorial boards of various journals
28. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs).

Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

Refresher courses 03
HRD programmes
Orientation programmes 04
Staff training conducted by the university
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc.

29. Student projects 02 (Rajasthan DST funded projects)

a percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects : nil
b percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
industry / institute : 00
30. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
a Faculty
b Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
c Students
31. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. 02 (01
International + 01 National)
32. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments Nil
33. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme received Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Sc.(Environmental
Science ) 51

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 34. Diversity of students
Name of the % of % of students % of students % of
Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.Sc.
(Environmental
Science) 95 5 - -

35. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations, NET,
SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise. 01

36. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG -
PG to M.Phil. -
PG to Ph.D. 25 %
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral -

Employed -
 Campus selection
 Other than campus recruitment 75%
Entrepreneurs -

37. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of

the same university 0

from other universities within the State from

6 ( 100 % )

Universities from other States from

Universities outside the country 0

38. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period 01 (D.Sc.)

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 39. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library Nil

b) Internet facilities for staff and students Yes, LAN and Wi-Fi

c) Total number of class rooms Two

d) Class rooms with ICT facility Planning

e) Students‟ laboratories Two

f) Research laboratories One (Common for Microbiology and Environmental

Science)

40. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates Nil

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities

41. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Nil

42. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. No

43. Does the department obtain feedback from

Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes, through Board of Studies.

Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes, through close interaction with students.

Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize
the feedback? No

44. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) -

In Consultancy services-
1. Mohit Naiyyar
2. Gaffar Ali
3. Sarans Srivastava
In Industrial Sector

1. Ashwani Jakhar

2. Sunil Saraswat

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 3. Lalit Kumar Badgurjar

In Reserach-
1. Mahendra Singh
2. Hemlata Sahal
45. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
involving external experts.
Department motivate students to present advanced topics in student. This will enrich
students with advanced knowledge of computer science field.

46. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. -
Power Point presentations, Field excursion, e-Learning material from reputed web
resources

47. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?

48. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Achievements in Co-Curricular activities-

Students of the department participated in group dance category in Inter-Departmental
Dandiya Compitition, organized by MGSU Bikaner

49. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

The faculty members of the department organize field excursion programmes for students
on regular intervals.
50. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,
give details. NO

51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,
basic or applied. Nil

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 DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

1. Name of the Department – Department of Microbiology

2. Year of establishment - 2011

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Yes (Faculty of Science)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) – PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved - Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons - Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System - Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments – Department

of Computer Science and vice-versa.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience
and research under guidance

Actual (including CAS

Sanctioned Filled
& MPS)

Professor 1 0 0

Associate Professors 2 0 0

Asst. Professors 3 3 3

Others Nil Nil Nil

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 No. Of
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D./
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
Years

Dr. Gautam
M.Sc. & Ph.D. Assistant
Kumar Industrial
Microbiolo Professor & 8 3
Meghwan Microbiology
gy Head
shi

M.Sc. & Ph.D. Microbial Genetics

Dr. Dharmesh Assistant
Microbiolo & 15 3
Harwani Professor
gy Bioinformatics

Dr. Abhishek M.Sc. & Ph.D.

Assistant Hydrocarbon
Vashishth Microbiolo 13 1
Professor Bioremediation
a gy

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors N/A

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

N/A
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

M.Sc. 13:1
M.Phil. 3:1
Ph.D. 4:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled
and actual
Staff Sanctioned Filled Actual Remarks
Lab Assistant 2 1 1 -
Technical 2 2 1* One transferred
Assistant to other deptt
LDC 1 1 1

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16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
Name of Project Duration Funding Agency Sanction Amount
Bio-prospecting for Three years SERB (DST), New 22.72 Lakhs
novel microbial Delhi
lipases from desert
ecosystem of
Rajasthan: The Thar
Desert

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project title
and grants received project-wise.
Name of Project Duration Funding Agency Sanction Amount

Bio-prospecting for novel Three years SERB (DST), New 22.72 Lakhs
microbial lipases from Delhi
desert ecosystem of
Rajasthan: The Thar
Desert

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

*International Collaboration with Prof. Harald Gross, Tubingen University, Germany

has been initiated to work on Thar desert thermophilic Actinomycetes. Letter of
collaboration has been received by Dr. Dharmesh Harwani.

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

N/A

20. Research facility / centre with

• state recognition

• national recognition

• international recognition

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N/A

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

N/A

22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) : 23

∗ Monographs : Nil
∗ Chapters in Books 18

* Edited Books Nil

∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers Nil
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory,
EBSCO host, etc.) 9
∗ Citation Index – range / average 43
∗ SNIP -
∗ SJR -
∗ Impact Factor – range / average 0-4
∗ h-index 7

23. Details of patents and income generated

“Optimized process for production of alkaline lipase enzyme from Pseudomonas sp. and
applications thereof" Authors name: Prof. R.K. Saxena & Dr. Gautam Kumar
Meghawanshi. Application no. is 89/DEL/2011, Date of Filing: 14/01/2011, Date of
Publication: 30/08/2013

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated

N/A

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions

/ industries in India and abroad

 IISc Bangalore
 Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai
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 LA University, USA
 Gothenburg University, Sweden

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify)
N/A

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs).

Faculty members interested in attending such programmes are deputed for these
programmes as per University rules.

 Indian Academy of Science (IAS), Bangalore- Summer Research Fellowship. Cell

(Bgl+) to cell (Bgl-) contact (cellular signaling) analyis by Fluorescent Activated Cell
Sorting (FACS) analysis. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
(May-June 2012).
 Indian Academy of Science (IAS) Sponsored Refresher Course- Dept of
Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India (May
2013).
 Orientation Program (68)- Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, Tamilnadu, India (May-June 2013).
 Refresher Course in Microbiology (May-June 2015) Human Resource
Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

29. Student projects

• percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental

projects – 80 %

• percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities

/ industry / institute – 20 %

30. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

• Faculty – Young Scientist Award- 1

Best Poster/Paper Award- 3
Travel Awards
 Academic Visit to Gothenburg, Sweden (2009) from DST, India
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Poster presentation on research work entitled “Global Protein Profiles to Identify
Downstream target gene regulated by bgl operon of E. coli.” in “FEMS 2009- 3rd
Congress of European Microbiologists
 Academic Visit to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA (2014) from ICMR,
India
Oral presentation on research work entitled “Cell to cell contact is necessary for Growth
Advantage in Stationary Phase phenotype (GASP)” in IJAS-2014, UNLV, Las Vegas,
USA

• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows –

Doctoral Students
31. Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2015. First state level prize in Anveshan (a
convention for research scholars).
32. Dharmesh Harwani and Jyotsna Begani 2016. Second best poster award at national
conference in Agriculture University, Bikaner
33. Dharmesh Harwani, Jyotsna Begani and Jyoti Lakhani 2016. Second best oral award at
CIAH, Bikaner
34. Ajaj Ahmed, Abhishek Vashishtha and Gautam Kumar Meghwanshi. 2016. Best poster
(Second position) award at national conference in Agriculture University, Bikaner.
35. Ajaj Ahmed. 2016. Best Oral Presentation (Second position) award at national
conference at Manda Institute of Technology, Bikaner.

• Students - 5

36. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national

/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Programme Source of funding

Microbiology Open Day University

Workshop on Organic Farming National Centre for Organic Farming,

Ghajiabad, Govt. of India

37. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

Presently no animal studies are going on in the department.

38. Student profile programme-wise:

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Name of the Year Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to. question no. 4)
M.Sc. (Pre) 2013-14 29 8 7 86 92%
M.Sc. Sem-I 2014-15 38 12 7 100% 100%
M.Sc. Sem-I 2015-16 44 6 14 100% 100%

39. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme Students from other From Students
(refer to question from the universities Universities From
no. 4) Same within the outside the Other
University State State Countries
M.Sc. 86.5 9.6 5.7 Nil
Ph.D. 85.71 Nil 14.28 Nil

40. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

41. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D. Nil

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

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 Employed
 Campus selection
 Other than campus recruitment 5

Entrepreneurs Nil

42. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university Nil

from other universities within the State 3

from universities from other States from Nil

universities outside the country Nil

43. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period
Nil
44. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library - Nil

b) Internet facilities for staff and students – Two computers with internet facility

c) Total number of class rooms -Two

d) Class rooms with ICT facility - Nil

e) Students‟ laboratories - Two

f) Research laboratories – One (on sharing basis)

45. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/university

Ph.D. Scholars
(i) Jyotsna Begani
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(ii) Bharti Dhabai
(iii) Pavan Dhawal
(iv) Swati Verma
(v) Narendra Dabi
(vi) Jyoti Acharya
(vii) Surabhi Chouhan

Project Research Fellow

(i) Ajaj Ahmed

b) from other institutions/universities

46. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.
Nil
47. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
Two courses- one diploma and one certificate have been proposed as per the demand of local
food production industries like Bikaji Food Industries, Bikaner.
48. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?
Yes through BOS. Every year one BOS is called for evaluation of the existing curriculum,
which may be revised as per the need of the time.

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?
Yes feedback from students is taken every year and accordingly changes are made in the
relevant part.
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize
the feedback?
Feedbacks from alumni are taken manually and are taken into consideration while making the
strategies for smooth and effective running of the department. The HOD gives his feedback
about the staff in the form of ACR to the University Authorities.

49. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

(1) Pradeep Kumar: Ph.D. student at IMTECH Chandigarh
(2) Akshay Joshi: Topper 2011-12 batch, presently doing Ph.D. from Scottland Universsity
(3) Sweety Baid: Qualified CSIR-NET, Rajasthan-SET, and TIFR Exam for Ph.D.
entrance.
(4) Kumal Khatri: Qualified CSIR NET, presently trying to get admission in renowned
Research Institutes of the country.
(5) Shalini Suthar: Qualified GATE 2015
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 50. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
involving external experts.
Workshop on Organic Farming Organized by Deptt. Of Microbiology in
association with National Centre for
Organic Farming, Ghajiabad, Govt. of
India

51. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

For teaching various techniques like class room teaching, seminars, group discussions and
internal assessments are done to ensure multidimensional developments of the students.

52. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?
Through surprise tests, quizzes, group discussions, internal assessment and session exams.

53. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students and faculty members participated in following extension activities.

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54. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Organization of group discussions, showing scientific documentary movies, oral presentations,

Quizzes etc.
55. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,
give details.
No

S.No. Plan of action Outcome

1. Celebration of Microbiology Open Students of the Dept demonstrated various

Day experiments of Microbiology related to
environment, industrial, molecular,
agricultural microbiology to create
awareness among the students of other
departments of the University, colleges and
schools.

2. Students Seminar Week Students presented seminars using PPT on

various topics related to the subject.

3. World Aids Day Students prepared charts etc. to create awareness

about the precautions, diagnosis and
treatment of AIDS.

4. Group discussion on science and Students discussed various topics like status of
society science in India and women empowerment.

5. Workshop on Organic Farming A two days workshop on different aspects of

organic farming was jointly organized by
National Organic Farming Centre,
Agricultural Ministry, Govt. of India,
Ghaziabad, U.P. and Deptt of Microbiology,
M.G.S.U., Bikaner.

6. Science Day Science movies, documentaries, online lectures.

56. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or
applied.
The ongoing research in the Department has resulted in the generation of new knowledge in the
form of isolation of different industrially important strains of microorganisms.
57. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
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 department.

Strengths:

1. Young and Dynamic Faculty and Staff

2. A good laboratory facilities.

3. Quality assurance of courses through internal and external assessment.

4. Five years of proven experience in education and training with growing emphasis on
research and development.

Weaknesses:
1.Heavy dependence on government departments regarding supply of water and electricity
(inadequate water supply and electricity fluctuation ).
2. Inadequately developed campus facilities.

3. Little emphasis given to the admission of international students.

4. Lack of Infrastructure (mainly laboratories for individual faculty members)

5. Lack of concerned industries in the state which becomes a hurdle in campus placement of
the students.

Opportunities :
1. Exploration of desert Microbiota for their industrial applications.
2. Strategic alliances and partnerships with international institutions for offering more
professional courses, exchange programmes and collaborations.
3. Strategic alliances with national institutions.

Challenges:
1.Experienced staff leaving for better institutions.

2. The annual scheme of examination in institutions present in the state.

58. Future plans of the department.

(i) Sending proposal to the University for extension of the Department

(ii) Sending more and more research project to the funding agencies for research grants.
(iii)Opening new courses.
(iv) To develop the Department of Microbiology as a Centre of Excellence in Microbiological
Education and Research in the Western part of Rajasthan.

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 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

1. Name of the Department Department of English

2. Year of establishment 2011

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

Faculty of the university (Humanities)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) PG, M.Phil.,
Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved N.A.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

N.A.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons N.A.

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System
Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments.

N.A.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including
Sanctioned Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor 01 01 -

Associate Professors 02 - -

Asst. Professors 03 03 -

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./
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 Years of M.Phil.
Experience Students
guided for
the last 4
Years
1. English
language
teaching
2. Socio-
linguistics
3. Subaltern
Prof. S.K. M.Phil. Studies
Agrawal Ph.D Professor 28 M.Phil. 7
Twentieth
Century British
Literature,
Dr. Seema Assistant Indian Writing in
Sharma Ph.D Professor English 10 M.Phil. 7
Gender
Studies,
Contemporary
Dr. Pragti Assistant Women
Sobti Ph.D Professor Writing 5 M.Phil. 5
Indian
Writing in
Santosh K. Assiatant English
Shekhawat M.A. Professor 5 M.Phil. 2

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors. N.A.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information.

N.A.

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio 1:10

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual 1+1 = 2

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies N.A.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding
agencies, project title and grants received project-wise. N.A.

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received N.A.

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

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 19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,
ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. N.A.

20. Research facility / centre with

 state recognition N.A.


 national recognition N.A.

 international recognition N.A.

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies NIL

22. Publications:

∗Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) 12

∗ Monographs NIL
∗Chapters/ Articles in Books 16
∗Edited Books
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
∗Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗Citation Index – range / average - Not Known
∗SNIP - Not Known
∗ SJR - Not Known
∗Impact Factor – range / average - Not Known
∗h-index - Not Known

23. Details of patents and income generated N.A.

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions

• industries in India and abroad ONE

26. Faculty serving in

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 c) National committees=ONE b) International committees =NIL c) Editorial
Boards=ONE d) any other (please specify) NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs). = Refresher,
Orientation & Workshops
28. Student projects NIL

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental

projects 

  percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities 
1. industry / institute

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by NIL
a. Faculty
b. Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
c. Students

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
i. international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
Translation Workshop Organised on 23rd to 25th February, 2013 in collaboration with IGNOU-
Funded by IGNOU, New Delhi (Rs. 60000/-) and M.G.S.U., Bikaner.(Rs. 30000/-).
Organised a National Symposium on 24th -25th February, 2012 by MGSU in Collaboration with
ELTI, Rajasthan. Funded by ELTI (Rs. 100000/-) and MGSU (Rs. 25000/-)
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments
The M.Phil Supervisors and students are instructed to follow the following instructions:-
1 That the supervisor shall ensure the originality of the work, by conducting desirably three and
at least two seminars in the presence of other faculty members and M.Phil students on the
topic of M.Phil dissertation chosen by the student.
2 The topic for dissertation will finally be considered to be approved after the same is assented to
in the Departmental meeting chaired by the Head of the Department.
3 That the supervision himself/herself shall be held responsible in case the candidate is found
guilty of producing forged/plagiarised work.
4 That the supervisor shall ensure the submission of M.Phil dissertation before summer vacation.
5 The examination Incharge shall deposit the dissertation only after ensuring that the above
process has been completed.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected

Programme received Admitted Pass percentage
(refer to question no. 4) Male Female Male received

2012-13
M.A (P) 66 15 25 44 80
M.A.(F) 11 6 5 80 80
Details available
with MPCET
M.Phil office 01 4 - 75
2013-14 61 19 18 100 100
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 M.A (P)
M.A (F) 18 06 12 83 83
Details available
with MPCET
M.Phil office 02 03 0 100
Ph.D 03 01 0 0
2014-15
M.A.(P) 68 25 14 100 100
M.A(F) 08 03 05 100 100
Details available
with MPCET
M.Phil office 02 08 - -
Ph.D 03 01 - -
2015-16
M.A(P) 78 14 18 - -
M.A.(F) 09 05 04 - -
M.Phil Under Process - - - -
Ph.D 03 01 - -

33. Diversity of students – The Department comprises both male and female students,
as well as students from rural and urban areas to ensure social inclusiveness.

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
2011-12
M.Phil 40 50 10 -
2012-13
M.A.(P) 80 20 - -
M.A.(F) - - - -
M.Phil 60 20 20 -
2013-14
M.A.(P) 87.5 12.5 - -
M.A.(F) - - - -
M.Phil 40 - 60 -
2014-15
M.A.(P) 84 16 - -
M.A.(F) - - - -
M.Phil - - - -

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2015-16
M.A.(P) 100 - - -
M.A.(F) - - - -
M.Phil 30 - 70 -
34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
Mandeep – NET-JRF, Daleep- SET

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG N.A.
PG to M.Phil. NIL
PG to Ph.D. NIL
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral N.A.

Employed
 Campus selection NIL
 Other than campus recruitment 50%
Entrepreneurs

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are

graduates of the same university 0
from other universities within the State 04
from universities from other States from -
Universities outside the country -

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during
the assessment period NIL

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to Library

Internet facilities for staff and students Yes, Available

Total number of class rooms 03

Class rooms with ICT facility NIL

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Students’ laboratories NIL

Research laboratories NIL

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates NIL

from the host institution/university

from other institutions/universities

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. NIL

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
The Department designs client centre courses. For this, feedback is taken from
the stakeholders from time to time.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

i. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If

yes, how does the department utilize the feedback?
The feedback is utilized by incorporating the desired modifications at all
levels such as – course content, P.G. Methodology etc.

ii. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation

and how does the department utilize the feedback?
The feedback is utilized to make teaching responsive and responsible.

iii. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback?

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) Sandeep,
Meetu, Tripta, Dalip, Chakrveer, Sudhir

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops

/ seminar) involving external experts.

1 Extension Lecture on “Higher Education and Public Service Examinations

Interface: Challenges and Solutions” on 15 February, 2012 delivered by
Prof. S.S. Tak.
2 A two days’ National Symposium on “ Interrogating the New Worlds of
English Language Teaching” was organized on 24-25 February, 2012
3 Extension Lecture on New RAS Examination Pattern: The Ecology of Balance
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 Between Managerial Skill and Administrative Efficacy on 22nd January,
2013 delivered by Prof. P.K. Dashora.
4 Extension Lecture on Interdisciplinary Studies in 21st Century on 26 Feb, 2013
delivered by Prof. A.K. Singh.
5 Extension Lecture on “After Literary Theory?”on 28th Feb, 2013 delivered by
Prof. A.K. Singh.
6 A three day Translation Workshop aiming at translating “Rajasthani Vatas
into English” was conducted from 23 to 25 February, 2013. It undertook the
work of translating age old Rajasthani tales (from Rajasthani Vat Sangrah)
into Hindi and English.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

The Department uses eclectic approach by giving space to interactive,

communicative, structural, traditional methods and uses the devices of role
play, classroom seminars, Quiz etc. The Department also makes use of Audio-
Visual aids for the said purpose.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
To Ensure that the objectives are met the department conducts Diagnostic test,
organises extempore, gives surprise test. On the basis of outcome of these
activities special teaching sessions/ remedial teaching sessions are conducted.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

1 Extension Lecture on “Higher Education and Public Service Examinations Interface:
Challenges and Solutions” on 15 February, 2012 delivered by Prof. S.S. Tak
2 Extension Lecture on New RAS Examination Pattern: The Ecology of Balance
Between Managerial Skill and Administrative Efficacy on 22nd January,
2013 delivered by Prof. P.K. Dashora.
3 Extension Lecture on Interdisciplinary Studies in 21st Century on 26 Feb, 2013
delivered by Prof. A.K. Singh.
4 Extension Lecture on “After Literary Theory?”on 28th Feb, 2013 delivered by
Prof. A.K. Singh.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

1 Extension Lecture on “Higher Education and Public Service Examinations

Interface: Challenges and Solutions” on 15 February, 2012 delivered by
Prof. S.S. Tak
2 Extension Lecture on New RAS Examination Pattern: The Ecology of Balance
Between Managerial Skill and Administrative Efficacy on 22nd January,
2013 delivered by Prof. P.K. Dashora.

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 3 Extension Lecture on Interdisciplinary Studies in 21st Century on 26 Feb, 2013
delivered by Prof. A.K. Singh.
4 Extension Lecture on “After Literary Theory?”on 28th Feb, 2013 delivered by
Prof. A.K. Singh.
5 Community Development Programme was taken up by the Department as a
part of its Public Outreach Activities to benefit the marginalized and
underdeveloped sections of the society. Adult Literacy was chosen as focus
area for the Academic Session 2013-14.
6 The Department Launched a week long programme (14th to 18th March 2016)
“Beti Bacho Beti Padhao” (save the girl child, literate the girl child)

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. NO

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.
1 Initiated an approach towards gender integration.

2 Specification of inter disciplinarity in the literary discourses by

including gender studies, Dalit discourse, Diaspora Discourse Region
Specific Discourse and Identity Studies.

3 Propagated a medley approach comprising administrative and

managerial skills.

4 Initiated the idea that the benefits of the disciplines of Humanities

can be better reaped if they keep pace with the disciplines of Science.

5 Endeavour to create awareness by translating Rajasthani languages

into English which resulted in building a bridge between academic
language and culture on the one hand and popular culture and
language on the other.

6 Recognition to the revolution which heralds a shift from Page to

Screen.

7 Accorded a considerable space to Minority Voices by introducing a

separate course on Tribal Studies as a part of its Masters’ Program.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

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 Strengths
1 Young and dynamic faculty members
2 The department has introduced consumer oriented / client centre courses.
3 Semesterization and continuous and comprehensive Evaluation system.
4 Recognizition to acculturation of English in the form of Liberation Linguistics (
Tribal English)
5 The Department ensures the empowerment of learners by making them
potential partner in the curriculum.
Weaknesses
1 Long Pending Recruitments of Faculty Members
2 The department does not have sufficient number of technical and
administrative staff.
3 The beaurocratic setup of the University.
4 Difficult access to resources of learning such as books, journals, magazines etc.
5 The department could not execute the CBCS choice based credit system.
Opportunities
1 The Department can explore and project to the world the folk culture (Rammat,
Dhamal, Masquerades etc.)
2 Opportunities to take Rajasthani Culture and Language to the International
Reader through its English version.
3 The department has avenues to explore the frontiers of the upcoming
Interdisciplinary Studies.
4 The department can encourage the programmes such as Digital India and
Make in India by evolving the alternatives, giving space to changing
realities and post independence objectives.
5 The department has avenues to work upon language, vis a vis English, which
constitutes 90 % of the routine communication.
Challenges
1 Alarming number of dropouts.
2 The emergence of a Plethora of Private Higher Educational Institution in the
Vicinity.
3 The declining interest of the student in classroom teaching.
4 The unique, unparallel scene of challenging the hegemony of English through
the native languages including Hindi.
5 Projecting Indian values and cultural heritage to the outside world by
translating the existing Indian Literature into English.

52. Future plans of the department.

1 To establish Centre for Canadian Studies.

2 To make English Language Talent Search Test a regular feature of the
Department.
3 To organise National and International Seminars.
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 4 To initiate the move to change the department of English into the department of
Culture studies.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

1. Name of the Department – Department of History

2. Year of establishment - 2011

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? - No

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) – PG, M.Phil and Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved -

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including
Sanctioned Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 Nil

Associate Professors 2 1 1

Asst. Professors 3 2 2

Others

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 11 Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,
experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./

Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years
Dr NS Assoc.
Rao MA, Ph.D. Professor
Dr
Ambika
Dhaka MA, Ph.D. Asstt. Professor
Dr
Meghna
Sharma MA, Ph.D. Asstt. Professor

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding
agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

20. Research facility / centre with

 state recognition 


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  national recognition 

 international recognition 
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies N/A

22. Publications:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international) 143

∗ Monographs

∗ Chapters in Books
08
∗ Edited Books
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers 08
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average
∗ h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated NIL

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions

• industries in India and abroad NIL

26. Faculty serving in

d) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any

other (please specify) NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).
Faculty members are granted special leave to participate in OC/ Refresher Courses at
approved ASC of UGC. The Teachers are also granted Academic Leave to participate in
Conferences,Seminars,Workshops etc.
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 28. Student projects
a. percentage of students who have done in-house projects
including inter-departmental projects NIL

b. percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with
 other universities 
c. industry / institute

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

a. Faculty NIL

b. Doctoral / post doctoral fellows NIL

c. Students 

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
ii. international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
National Seminar
Training Programme
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme received Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Phil History 8
M.A History 126 24 13 64.86 34.13

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of
Programme students from other from Students
(refer to question from the universities universities From
no. 4) same within the outside the Other
university State State Countries
M.A 95 4% 1% 0
M.Phil 25 37.5% 37.5% 0

34 How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,
NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
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 35 Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG NA
PG to M.Phil. 5%
PG to Ph.D. 10%
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NIL
Employed
 Campus selection Nil
 Other than campus recruitment 2%
Entrepreneurs

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university

from other universities within the State

from universities from other States from

universities outside the country

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during
the assessment period

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a. Library Yes

b. Internet facilities for staff and students Yes

c. Total number of class rooms 03

d. Class rooms with ICT facility NIL

e. Students’ laboratories NIL

f. Research laboratories NIL

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

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 from the host institution/university 3

from other institutions/universities NIL

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. Through Annual meetings an
Curriculum Development

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback?

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback? The Students gives their feedback in
monthly GBM on quality of teaching ,syllabus etc.

c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? NIL

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) The
Department has just started five years back.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops

/ seminar) involving external experts. Maharaja Ganga Singh Memorial
Lecture 2013,2014-15,Special Lecture on forgotten pages of the History of
Bikaner

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

(1) Classroom Lecture

(2) Seminars and Tutorial exercises

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored? The HOD and programme incharge
constantly monitors the progress of each and every activity and take necessary
steps to ensure effective implementation of the programme

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

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 48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.
The Students are motivated to participate in games,sports and cultural events

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.
The department organised Seminar,Conferences ,talks,special lectures and Conducted
Studies.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

Major strength of the Department is that there are plenty of resources in Bikaner to conduct
research Studies of new areas so as to extend the frontiers of knowledge in History.
But due to limited limited teaching Staff and lack of support staff the department has not been
able to exploit the favourable oppurtunities nd challenging task offered to Scholars in this
University. .We do hope that the department would overcome with limitations.

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 Self Financing Department

Initially the university was only conducting the examinations of the affiliated colleges and that
of non-collegiate students. Feeling the need of in campus teaching, prior to sanction of the teaching
departments, the then Vice Chancellor Prof. C.B. Gena introduced the M.Phil. programmes in different
subjects under Self Financing Scheme in the year 2007-08. These included as below:

COURSES RUN UNDER SELF FINANCING SCHEME

Duration Seats Eligibility Fees

S.No. Course
(Years) (Rs.
Annual)

1. M.Phil. in Hindi, 1 20 in Postgraduate in respective 13000.00

Rajasthani, each subject with 55% marks, for
Sanskrit, Political subject SC/ST 50% marks
Science, Public
Adm., Sociology,
Economics,
Philosophy,
Education

2. M.Phil. in 1 20 in Postgraduate in respective 13000.00

Commerce each subject with 55% marks, for
subject SC/ST 50% marks

3. M.Phil. in 1 20 in Postgraduate in respective 13000.00

Mathematics each subject with 55% marks, for
subject SC/ST 50% marks

Refundable caution money of Rs. 1000.00 will be extra.

Initially the admissions were based on merit, but with the introduction of new research ordinance in
2010 as per UGC Regulation 2009 to the effect, the admissions are being made on the basis of merit of
M.Phil.-Ph.D. Combined Entrance Test (MPCET) conducted every year by the University. The subjects
run in a session depend upon the availability of the MPCET qualified students. Presently, in the Session
2015-16 M.Phil. is being run in Commerce and Education only.

Under the Coordinator-ship of Dr Raja Ram Choyal, Associate Professor, the classes are
managed by engaging experienced faculty available locally from the colleges and also the retired
professors.

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11. Name of the Department
SFS Department
12. Year of establishment
2007-2008
13. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

14. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)
M.Phil in Education,Commerce, Political science, Hindi, Mathematics, English,
Sanskrit, Sociology, Public Administration, Economics and Physics.
* Currently Mphil is running in only Education and Commerce
15. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved
-
16. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
-
17. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
-
18. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System
Annual
19. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
-
20. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 0 0 0

Associate Professors 0 0 0

Asst. Professors 0 0 0

Others(Guest
4 (Retd. Govt. Lecturers) for Mphil(Education) and 4 for
Lecturers) Mphil(Commerce)

12. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience
and research under guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. Of years No. of
Experience Ph.D./
M.Phil.
students
guided for
the last 4
years

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 - - - - -

19. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

NA
20. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information
All
21. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
21:8
22. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled
and actual
Nil
23. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
Nil
24. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project
title and grants received project-wise.
Nil
25. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

Nil
27. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,
AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
Nil
28. Research facility / centre with

• state recognition – No

• national recognition - No

• international recognition - No

27. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

Nil
28. Publications:

 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)

 Monographs - Nil
 Chapters in Books - Nil
 E
dited Books - Nil
 Books with ISBN with details of publishers - Nil
 Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
o Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) - Nil
 Citation Index – range / average- Nil
 SNIP - Nil
 SJR - Nil
 Impact Factor – range / average- Nil
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  h-index - Nil

29. Details of patents and income generated

Nil
30. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Nil
31. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions
/ industries in India and abroad
Nil
32. Faculty serving in

e) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify)
Nil
34. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs).

33. Student projects - Nil

• percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects
• percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
/ industry / institute
34. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by- Nil
• Faculty
• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
• Students
35. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. - Nil
36. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments - Nil
37. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage

Programme received
(refer to question no. 4) Male Female Male Female
Commerce 9 4 5 - -
Education 12 10 3 - -

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of students % of students % of students % of students

Programme from the same from other from from other
(refer to question university universities universities countries
no. 4) within the State outside the State
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 - - - - -

36. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations, NET, SET,
GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
Nil

37. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG -
PG to M.Phil. -
PG to Ph.D. -
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral -

Employed -
 Campus selection
 Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs -

38. Diversity of staff - NA

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of
the same university
from other Universities within the State from
Universities from other States from
University outside the country

49. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period - Nil

50. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library - Nil

b) Internet facilities for staff and students - Yes, WiFi

c) Total number of class rooms - Two

g) Class rooms with ICT facility - NO

h) Students‟ laboratories- NA

i) Research laboratories - NA

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48. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates - Nil

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities

49. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. -Nil

50. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. - No

51. Does the department obtain feedback from - No

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department
utilize the feedback?

52. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) -

53. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
involving external experts. Nil
54. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. - Nil
55. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?

56. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Nil
53. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Nil

54. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,
give details. - NO

55. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic
or applied. - Nil

56. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department.
57. Future plans of the department.

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 Law Department
(Under Self Financing Scheme)

The university had started LL.B. Programme under Self Financing Scheme in the year 2005. It
is imparting 3 year regular LL.B. Degree of the university. Presently 120 seats are available at entry
level, i.e., First Year. Admissions are made on the basis of merit, observing the admission and
reservation policy of the Government.

The Department is headed by a Retired Faculty from the Government College Shri K.K.
Kocher and is being supported by four guest faculty members.

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21. Name of the Department
University Law College, Bikaner
22. Year of establishment
2004
23. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
Faculty of the University
24. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated
Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)
UG, LLB
25. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved
-
26. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
-
27. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
-
28. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System
Annual
29. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
-
30. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including
CAS & MPS)

Professor 0 0 0

Associate Professors 0 0 0

Asst. Professors 0 0 0

Others(Guest
Lecturers) As per Requirement*

*Letter has been written to the State Government for sanctioning one post of
principal and eight posts of lecturers. Sanction is awaited. Work of this college is
being carried out with the help of Adhoc principal and 4 guest lecturers.
13. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience
and research under guidance
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. Of years No. of
Experience Ph.D./
M.Phil.
students
guided for
the last 4
years

- - - - -

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26. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors
NA
27. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information
All
28. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
One Teacher for 40 Students
29. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled
and actual
Nil
30. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies
Nil
31. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding
agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project
title and grants received project-wise.
Nil
32. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

Nil
29. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,
AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
Nil
30. Research facility / centre with

• state recognition NO

• national recognition No

• international recognition No
33. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies
Nil
34. Publications:

 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)

 Monographs - Nil
 Chapters in Books- Nil
 E
dited Books - Nil
 Books with ISBN with details of publishers - Nil
 Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
o Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) - Nil
 Citation Index – range / average - Nil
 SNIP -Nil
 SJR -Nil
 Impact Factor – range / average- Nil
 h-index - Nil

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35. Details of patents and income generated
Nil
36. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Nil
37. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions
/ industries in India and abroad
Nil
38. Faculty serving in

f) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify)
Nil
35. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs).
36. Student projects - Nil
a percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-
departmental projects
b percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities
industry / institute
37. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Nil
a Faculty
b Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
c Students
38. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national
international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. Nil
39. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments Nil
40. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme received
(refer to question no. 4) Male Female Male Female
LLB III Year 41 28 13 67% 61%

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of students % of students % of students % of students

Programme from the same from other from from other
(refer to question university universities universities countries
no. 4) within the State outside the State
LLB 84% 10% 6% -

39. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations, NET, SET,

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 GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise. Nil

40. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG PG is not taught in
PG to M.Phil. -
PG to Ph.D. The University
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral -
Employed Nil
 Campus selection
 Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurs Nil

34. Diversity of staff - NA

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of

the same university
from other Universities within the State from
Universities from other States from
University outside the country

51. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the
assessment period Nil

52. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library – Departmental Library along with Central Library

b) Internet facilities for staff and students - Yes, WiFi

c) Total number of class rooms

Two

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 j) Class rooms with ICT facility - NO

k) Students‟ laboratories- NA

l) Research laboratories - NA

57. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates Nil

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities

58. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university. Nil

59. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. No

60. Does the department obtain feedback from No

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department
utilize the feedback?

61. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) -

62. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
involving external experts. Nil
63. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. - Nil
64. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes are monitored?

65. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Nil
58. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Nil

59. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,
give details. NO

60. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic
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 or applied. Nil

61. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department. NA
62. Future plans of the department.
As soon as this sanction for this regular staff for this University Law college from the State
Government is received, University intends to open Post Graduation course i.e. LLM and
various diploma courses relating to Law.

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4. Declaration by the Head of the
institution

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5.

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