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2 Annual Quality Assurance Report Year: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Mahatma Gandhi KashiVidyapith Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

3 1. Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution Part A Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith 1.2 Address Line 1 Englishiya Line, Address Line 2 Vidyapith Road, City/Town Varanasi State Uttar Pradesh Pin Code Institution address vcmgkvp@gmail.com Contact Nos , , Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. Prithvish Nag Tel. No. with STD Code: , , Mobile: Name of the IQAC Coordinator: Prof. K.S. Jaiswal

4 Mobile: IQAC address: 1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) 1.4 Website address: (University website) (website of IQAC ) Weblink of the AQAR: For ex Accreditation Details Sl. Year of Cycle Grade CGPA Validity Period No. Accreditation 1 1 st Cycle B+ 7580% years nd Cycle 3 rd Cycle 4 th Cycle B Education 'B' In process 5 year up to 14 Sept., year up to 14 Sept.,2017 N.A. 1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 07/04/ AQAR for the year (for example ) Details of the previous year s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR submitted to NAAC on )

5 i. (AQAR for ) Sept (DD/MM/YYYY)4 ii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) iii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) iv. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) 1.9 Institutional Status University State State University filiated College Yes No Constituent College Yes No Autonomous college of UGC Yes No Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No (eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Type of Institution Coeducation Men Women Urban Rural Tribal Financial Status Grantinaid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Grantinaid + Self Financing Totally Selffinancing Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu) TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management Others (Specify) 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Not applicable

6 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University State University with Potential for Excellence UGCCPE DST Star Scheme UGCCE UGCSpecial Assistance Programme DSTFIST UGCInnovative PG programmes Any other (Specify) UGCCOP Programmes 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.1 No. of Teachers 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff No. of students 2.4 No. of Management representatives 2.5 No. of Alumni 2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 2.7 No. of Industrialists No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 07 Faculty NonTeaching Staff Students 02 Alumni Others

7 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No If yes, mention the amount 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total Nos. International National 01 State Institution Level (ii) Themes One Day Workshop on "NAAC : A Need for Academic Excellence" 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC Significant activities and contributions made by IQAC are as follows : The IQAC involved in benchmarking/standard in different areas of academics and administration. Organized workshops and seminars on NAAC awareness. Monitored all the departments of the university for NAAC. Consequently the university was accredited and obtained B grade. Involved all the teachers in corporate work of the university. Motivated the teachers of the university to ensure their participation in National and International seminars and conferences. Organised lectures and workshops to promote interdisciplinary research in the university Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome implement: In the beginning of the session the IQAC chalked out the following plans to Online Admission process was introduced. A Committee of IQAC members was constituted to prepare AQAR of The university decided to conduct Ph.D. Research Test. Workshop on "A Need for Academic Excellence" was organized. The IQAC nominated Dr. Sandeep Giri as the Nodal Officer of NIRF. API Screening Committee recommended the names of teachers to the university administration for their promotion. Workshop was organized on "Quality Education"

8 The Individual and Departmental Profile to prepare AQAR. Plan of Action Achievements * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No Management Syndicate Any other body Executive Council Provide the details of the action taken Criterion I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Programme Number of existing Programmes Part B Year Number of programmes added during the year Number of selffinancing programmes PhD PG UG PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes Interdisciplinary Innovative

9 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 31 Trimester Annual Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects) Mode of feedback : Online Manual Cooperating schools (for PEI) *Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. Departments of the university through their Board of Studies, Faculty Board and the university Academic Council, revised and upgraded their syllabus as per UGC guidelines. 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. Criterion II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total R V R V R V R V R V No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

10 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/ Presented papers Resource Persons Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: The innovative process adopted by the institution in teaching and learning are as follows: Teachers use power point presentation. Field based study in also emphazed especially in Social Work and Geography Emphasis on Seminar presentation to ensure the full development of the students 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year Theoretically 180 including holidays in which teacher took additional classes to complete their assignment. 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) After the permission of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor as per RTI the University provided the the Photocopy of the evaluated answer books to the candidates on their demand. The university conducted the Entrance test to UG and PG classes in which Multiple choice Questions were given The university has introduced two qualifying compulsory papers at UG level named Rstra Gaurav and Environment Studies. Questions in both the papers are set on the multiple choice pattern. 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop Average percentage of attendance of students 76

11 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Departments Faculty of Science & Technology Hindi English Sanskrit Philosophy History Journalism Fine Arts MMM Institute of Hindi Journalism Physical Education Sociology Psychology Political Science Social Work Management Institute Education Law Computer Application Statistics Handloom Technology Urdu Title of the Programme B SC,MA/M SC(GEOGRPHY) Total No. of students appeared PG/M PHIL/P HD 84/26/39 Resource Person Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % 135/ RESULT AWAITED MA 47 P. G. / Ph. D. 51/07 MA 47 MA MA/BA 102/336 /150 /163 /15 /98 BFA/MFA/M PHIL/PGD FASHION DIPLOMA 181/75/08/43 75/78/78/ 49///17 08///04 1/1/1 100/100/92/100 MTTM 08 B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed/ PG Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga 50/30/40 9%/18% 40%/42% 40/39 11/ PG/MPHIL/P HD 175/50/48 04/10/ 21/53/ 48/37/ 25//1/ 98/100/ MA/PG DIPLOMA 49/30 UG/PG/M PHIL 573/233/33 22/12/34 66/70/47 08/11/13 96/93/99 MSW/IRPM/MA SRD 75/85/ /2.35/ /61.18/ /64.70/100 MBA B ED/M ED LL.B/LL.M 48/ /01 45/ /64.51 MCA/PGDCA 14/13 02/ 07/08 / /69.2 MA/MSC B SC HANDLOOM SCIENCE MA

12 Performing Art Institute of Tourism Library Science Institute of Gandhian Studies Commerce UG/PG/M. Phil/Dip(Vocal)/ Dip (Drama) 20/21/15/15/ 17 13/11 4/6 2/3 95 MTTM 08 B LIB I.SC/M LIB I.SC 40/ MA B.Com M.Com How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes? The IQAC acts as coordinator in different teaching learning activities. It guides the departments for the proper implementation of academic calendar of the university. The IQAC continuously motivates the departments and faculty members to organise seminars and workshops and symposium and also to ensure their participation in international seminars. Apart from it, it encourages teachers to apply for Minor and Major Projects. The IQAC makes the effort to involve all the teachers in corporate work of the university. The IQAC takes the Annual Academic Performance Appraisal from the teachers and on its basis their CAS promotion is made. The IQAC conducts Screening Committee time to time and recommends the names of the teachers to the university administration for their promotion. In Session online Admission process was introduced. A committee of IQAC members was constituted to prepare AQAR of The university decided to conduct Ph.D. Research Test. Workshop on "NAAC : A Need for Academic Excellence" was organized. The IQAC nominated Dr. Sandeep Giri as the Nodal Officer of NIRF. API Screening Committee recommended the names of teacher to the university administration for their promotion. Workshop was organized on "Quality Education". The IQAC asked the departments to submit the Individual and Departmental Profile to prepare AQAR.

13 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher courses 15 UGC Faculty Improvement Programme 10 HRD programmes 0 Orientation programmes 01 Faculty exchange programme 0 Staff training conducted by the university 1 Staff training conducted by other institutions 1 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 43 Others Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Permanent Employees Number of Vacant Positions Number of permanent positions filled during the Year Number of positions filled temporarily Administrative Staff Technical Staff

14 Criterion III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution The IQAC organized a workshop on "Quality Research" Details regarding major projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 02 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.3 Details regarding minor projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 01 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.4 Details on research publications International National Others Peer Review Journals NonPeer Review Journals ejournals Conference proceedings Details on Impact factor of publications: Range Average hindex Nos. in SCOPUS 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Duration Year Name of the funding Agency Total grant sanctioned Received 01 UGC Rs / Rs. 4,21,900/ 02 OXFAN/XHSI/CJSK 8000/ 3,39,000/ Major projects WCD Govt. of India 2, 10000/ / Minor Projects 01 ICSSR 80000/ 40000/

15 Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(specify) 3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 46 Chapters in Edited Books 33 ii) Without ISBN No No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGCSAP CAS DSTFIST DPE DBT Scheme/funds 3.9 For colleges Not applicable 3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution Level International National State University College Number Sponsoring agencies U.P. Govt, ICSSR New Delhi Child Line 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons No. of collaborations International National Any other 3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

16 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : From funding agency Total From Management of University/College 3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number National Applied nil Granted nil International Applied nil Granted nil Commercialised Applied nil Granted nil 3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year Total International National State University Dist College No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF 17 SRF 3 Project Fellows 1 Any other No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level 1800 State level nil National level nil International level nil 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: 115 students participate in NCC

17 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level National level International level 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: students got 'B' and students got 'C' certificate No. of Extension activities organized By NCC Tree Plantation Blood Donation AIDS Awareness Traffic Week Save the Girls Child Campaign Rally. Visit to Old Age Home Swachchh Bharat Campaign On the Republic Day and Independence Day NCC Cadets presented a Spectacular parade and spellbinding cultural programmes. Unit achieved second position in Inter G.P. competition. By NSS Communal Harmony Weekend AIDS Awareness National Youth Weekend Voters' Awareness Rally Voters' Awareness Programme Tree Plantation National Seminar on "Environment and Pollution".

18 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Many extension activities like Communal Harmony weekend (1925 Nov. 2013), AIDS awareness (1 December, 2013), Blood Donation Camp and Cander Awareness Rally 4 December, 2013), National Youth Weekend (12 January19 January, 2014), National Voters' Awareness Programme (20 January, 2014),etc. Were organised by the NSS unit of the university. The 20 NSS programme officers organised 7 Daynight special camp where the NSS volunteers approached the people of remote and slum areas of different parts of Varanasi district to make them aware of their responsibilities for the society. Apart from it, the NCC Unit of the University also did many extension activities like Tree Plantation, AIDS Awareness, Pulse Polio Drive, Traffic Control, Anti Dowry Pledge, etc. The NCC Volunteer cleaned Pichash Mochan Kund. Unmesh, Students oriented programme, was organized the Chief Warden and his team in which students participated in Essay competition, debate, painting competition, Kabaddi competition, Rangoli Competition etc. It was inter hostel competition. First, Second and Third prize were distributed by Hon'ble ViceChancellor. Criterion IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund Campus area Acre Class rooms 94 Laboratories 12 Seminar Halls 12 No. of important equipments purchased ( 10 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 21

19 4.2 Computerization of administration and library For automation the Central Library purchased SOUL software. 4.3 Library services: Central Library Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books / Reference Books ebooks Journals / ejournals Digital Database Access through INFLIBNET e Shodh Sindhu Consortium 02 Access to South Asian Archive through Nation Digital Database Access through INFLIBNET e Shodh Sindhu Consortium Departmental Libraries Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books / / / Reference Books / / ebooks Journals / ejournals Digital Database CD & Video Others (specify)

20 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Total Computers Computer Labs Internet Browsing Centres Computer Centres Office Depart ments Others Existing NKN Added 25 Total Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, egovernance etc.) 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others Total : Criterion V 5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services The IQAC took feed back from the students from time to time. Accordingly it tried to provide support services to the students. In this regard it constituted a committee that assisted students in availing Internet and other technical facilities. Apart from it some other major support services are Gym, playgrounds, auditorium, seminar halls, common rooms, Bank and Post Office, Health Centre, Grievance Redressal Cell, Employment Bureau Officer etc. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression The university chalked out the plans for tracking the progress. Accordingly it promoted on library services, sports, extension activities, technological enrichment as well as teaching and administrative functioning.

21 5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others (b) No. of students outside the state 187 (c) No. of international students 0 Men % Women % Last Year General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged This Year Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total Demand ratio 1;10 Dropout : 3% 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) No. of students beneficiaries 5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

22 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance The Employment Bureau office invites expert counsellors to provide career and psychological counselling to students. In it organized 63 career oriented programmes, Workshops, Seminars and Talks to orient the students to obtained Job. In all the programmes 1281 students ensured their participation. No. of students benefitted Details of campus placement Number of Organizations Visited On campus Number of Students Participated Number of Students Placed Off Campus Number of Students Placed 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes The university organized workshops and lectures on gender issues with support of NSS and women Grievance Redressal Cell. Apart from it departments of the university especially Faculty of Law and Social Sciences frequent make deliberation. The Women Studies Centre made tremendous effort in this regard. 5.9 Students Activities No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level 221 National level 238 International level No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level National level International level

23 5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports : State/ University level 124 National level 03 International level 01 Cultural: State/ University level National level International level 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of students Amount Financial support from institution Financial support from government 38 As Per norm Financial support from other sources Number of students who received International/ National recognitions 5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs : State/ University level National level International level Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level The NSS organized students oriented activities such as communal Harmony weekend, National Youth weekend, A Seven Day (Daynight) Special Camp, Voters' Awareness programme, Debates, cultural programmes etc. Apart from it the faculty of Dean Student Welfare organized Youth Festival "Umang" in which students actively participated. Unmesh, Students oriented programme, was organized the Chief Warden and his team in which students participated in Essay competition, debate, painting competition, Kabaddi competition, Rangoli Competition etc. It was inter hostel competition. First, Second and Third prize were distributed by Hon'ble ViceChancellor No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students Social initiatives undertaken by the students under the Banner of NSS, NCC & Social work. A lot of students initiatives has taken like Blood Donation, Plantation, AID awareness, Community Health services, Cleanliness of the Campus,

24 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: The Proctorial Board, the Dean of Students Welfare, Wardens, the Women Grievance Redressal Cell and Dean of various faculties listen to the grievances of the students. The Proctorial Board maintains the disciplines, law and order inside the university campus. The wardens make regular visits to the concern hostels. Hence most of the students related problems are resolved through the regular interaction with the students. Grievances related to female students are resolved through women Grievance Redressal Cell. Criterion VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution To make encourage students from rural background to imbibe Gandhiji teachings of Truth, non violence and Gram Swaraj and also to associate them with modern education and technology so that they can be able and competent for good job and be useful for society. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: Curriculum Development By the each Department through their Board of Studies, Faculty Board and by the university Academic Council the required syallabus of UG and PG classes are up graded time to time as per UCG, MHRD and U.P. State Govt. direction. Yes, The University has provided all major links on the website for the student to provide all the information required and update them time to time. Feedback system and Grievance Redressal System is also working in the Campus Teaching and Learning Examination and Evaluation The University has provided Smart Classes to improve the teaching methods. The teaching and learning methodology consists of lecturing, case study, experiments, group discussions, speech, assignment presentations and vivavoce. Other then Industrial visit and Educational tour which is the part of some courses. In most of the department teachers use power point presentation while teaching. The faculty members are encouraged to use ICT modules and audio visual aids for effective and interactive teaching and learning. Most of the faculty members have been trained to use computers, laptops, internet and audio visual etc.

25 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation The university introduced Semester pattern at P.G. level courses to achieve quality in education. Consequently in these courses examinations are held two times in an academic session and central evaluation of answer books have been conducted by the external and internal examiners whose names are recommended by the Board of Studies. The results of these courses are published timely. At U.G. level the annual examination is held that commences generally from the first week of April. For the conduction of fair and objective examination the university constitutes different teams of Flying Squad. The centre which is caught in copying is charged Rs / as penalty and other disciplinary actions are also taken against such type of colleges. For the evaluation of answer books the university makes 78 evaluation centres so that evaluation of the answer can be done with utmost objectivity. University makes its effort to declare all the results before start of next session i.e. up to 30 th June of the last session Research and Development The teachers are encouraged to have individual research projects and are also encourage to issues their participation in national and international Seminars, conferences, Symposia, Workshops etc. To be familiar with latest research developments in their concerned fields and apply the same in their teaching and research. To achieve quality research the university conducts the common Entrance Test for admission in Ph.D. As per the revised UGC guidelines. The pre Ph.D. course has been conducted by the university. The Pre submission of Ph.D. Thesis and the viva voce for the award of Ph.D. degree in the concerned subjects are done through the Research Degree Committee in the presence of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor as per latest UGC guidelines Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation Human Resource Management The human resource management policies of the university are in compliance with UGC regulations and State Govt. Guidelines. The appointment and promotions are made in objective and transparent manner as per defined and notified criterion. Besides permanent staff, contractual and Guest teachers are also appointed for the proper and effective teaching of the campus as well as to remove the vacuum or gap of retired teachers.

26 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment As per status of vacant post direction of U.P. Govt. It is made as it is required Industry Interaction / Collaboration Certain sponsored programmes for organizing conferences, seminars and industrial visit and before designing of curriculum suggestion to invite. Certain experts from industry is in practice Admission of Students Admission of students are done once in a year on the basis of National level Entrance Test. The reservation policy of the State Govt. Is fully followed in it. 6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Non teaching Students Yes Yes Yes The University provides many schemes to teachers, students and nonteaching staff. The university has facilities like Health Centre, Gym, Indoor, outdoor games, maternity leave for female teachers. The university also provides Group Insurance, GPF and Loan facility to its teaching and nonteaching employees For all these UGC rule and State Govt. Rules is applied. 6.5 Total corpus fund generated 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

27 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes yes Administrative Yes Yes 6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes No For PG Programmes Yes No 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? The university has made tremendous effort to reform the examination. In this regard the university introduced semester system in P.G. courses, adopted central evaluation of answer books, appointed flying squad for conducting fair examinations. It If any examination centre caught in copying by the Flying Squad, the university charges penalty of Rs / that centre What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? The university has promoted the colleges to take their support, present and suggestion by ensuring their participation in nominating their teachers as member of the Board of Studies, The Academic Council, The Executive Council etc. When the IQAC conducts workshop and seminars on quality education or the subjects related to NAAC, the affiliated colleges are invited to ensure their participation Activities and support from the Alumni Association 6.12 Activities and support from the Parent Teacher Association Formally we don't have ParentTeacher Association but informally we encourage the parent to visit the department in which their ward is studying, on regular basis to get feedback about their children and also to give their valuable feedback to the Head of the department for further improvements in the department. Alumni meeting fulfils this gap.

28 6.13 Development programmes for support staff Proper computer training programme for updating and motivating technically the staff of the university training programme is organised time to time Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus ecofriendly The NSS Unit of the university organized Environment Awareness Campaign for a month. The NSS Unit of the university organized a seminar on "Environment and Pollution." Criterion VII 7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details. It was decided not to issue 'B' Answer book to the students in the examination. Emphasised on the conduction of Ph.D. Entrance Test. Virtual classes were introduced. A meeting was held with the State IQAC Committee. Teachers and Heads were asked to submit Individual and Departmental Profile to IQAC. 7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year. Workshop organized on "NAAC : a Need for Academic Excellence". Online Admission process was introduced. 7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (Please see the format in the NAAC Self study Manuals) Cordial Teacher student relationship. Proactive and participation administration. 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness/ protection The NSS Unit of the university organized Environment Awareness Campaign for a month. 7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No

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31 Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh IQAC Summary of feedback from Stakeholders Session: S. No. Stakeholder Feedback 1 Students Good 2 Teaching and Non Teaching Staff Good 3 Industry and others Good

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