1 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFER MARG NEW DELHI 110002 PROFORMA FOR INSPECTION REPORT TO DECLARE THE UNIVERSITY ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CENTRAL ASSITANCE UNDER SECTION 12-B OF UGC ACT- 1956. I. Back ground of the Institution : All the Higher educational Institutions in Nalgonda District were earlier (Before establishing this University) under the control of Osmania University, which had its jurisdiction spread over 6 districts of Telangana including Nalgonda. The Osmania University therefore became burdened with large number of affiliated colleges in its fold. The Government have been contemplating to establish Universities in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh as part of its vision to promote access, equity and inclusiveness in Higher Education. But the Osmania University which was already over burdened could hardly fulfill the vision to bring Higher education to the door steps of the people in its hinter lands. Therefore, the Government of AP has established Mahatma Gandhi University at Nalgonda under the state Act to provide the Higher educational
facility at the door steps of the People of region in general and to 2 ease the burden on the conventional Universities in particular. Further the aim of establishing this University is to achieve the gross enrolment rate of 15 to 20 percent as targeted in XI five year plan with a programme of extension of Higher educational facilities in the rural and backward regions of the state. In addition, the special socio economic characteristics of this region and also high demand for higher education in Nalgonda (as reflected in location of large No.of affiliated colleges here) has made the Government to shape strategic thrust on establishing this University in this region. (Statement of Objects and Reasons submitted by Hon ble minister to State Assembly Annexure- 1) II. Composition of Expert Committee: The Chairman of UGC has constituted the following Expert Committee to visit Mahatma Gandhi University (State University) Nalgonda, A.P to assess fulfillment of criteria by State University for granting 12(B) status. 1. Dr.D.S. Rathore Chairman Ex-VC, Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur 2. Prof.A.P. Pandey Member
3 Dept.,of Economics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 3. Dr.S.C. Singh Member A-104, Parasnath Prestige Sector-93-A,Noida 4. Col.K.P.Ghosh Member Adviser, Rajiv Gandhi IIM, Shillong 5. Dr.G.Srinivas Coordinating Officer Joint Secretary (SERO), UGC II. Inspection Report: 1. Name of the University with notification of State Govt. No. & date MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY. It was established at Nalgonda with the name of Nalgonda University Vide Go. Ms.No.19 Higher Education(UE II) Department dated:13.03.2007(annexure-2) and Gazette Notification No.4 dated: 21.03.2007(Annexure-3) Later its name was changed as Mahatma Gandhi University vide Gazette notificationno.23,dated: 28.04.2008 (Annexure-4) 2. Registered Office of the University Mahatma Gandhi University, Hyderabad Road, Nalgonda AP- 508254. 3. Name & Head quarters of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
4 Society/ Promoting Agency 4. Whether the society/ Agency is involved in Promoting /running All state Universities in AP are promoted by Govt. of Andhra any other University/ Institution? Pradesh. If Yes, give the details : 5. Territorial Jurisdiction Entire Nalgonda District 6. Date of visit 24 th & 25 th February 2012 7. Whether administrative authorities like Governing Council, Academic Council & BOS are formed? Yes In accordance with AP University act 1991 section 56 the Monitoring and Development Committee was constituted vide orders in Go.MS.No.28 Higher Education (UE-II) Department dated: 28.02.2008(Annexure-5). The Committee was given powers to exercise and discharge all the duties of the executive council under section 19 of the A.P. Universities Act,1991(Annexure-6). The list of BOS constituted is enclosed (Annexure-7). 8. Whether Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Financial Officer and Administrative Officers are appointed? Yes. The list of officers of the University is enclosed (Annexure-7(1)) 9. Source of finance and quantum of funds available: - From fees: From State Govt. From UGC The main source of funds is from Govt. Grant (Block Grant) & Tuition fee Collected from the students. The UGC has not yet released any grant except one
5 From other sources (details) time catch up grant for development of infrastructure. The accounts statements are enclosed (Annexure-8) 10. Corpus Funds of the Society/trust shown to the Inspection Committee (attested copy to be attached) Not applicable 11. Statement of income & expenditure for the last 3 years The statement of Annual accounts enclosed.(annexure-9) 12. (i) Land documents, if shown, area of land registered in the name of the University and its location in the state. 240 acres of land was alienated in the name of University. Further the University Second campus where the college of Commerce & Business Management is located has 10 acres 30 gts land and also one acre for its Girls Hostel in the heart of city- Documents are enclosed(annexure-10/1,10/2, 10/3, 10/4) Location : Hyderabad Road, Nalgonda 13. Administrative Office i) Total plinth area, ii) Built up area iii) Separate offices for Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Separate Sheet is enclosed for permanent structure. (Annexure- 11) Yes - 1372.41 SFT Yes 965.64 SFT
6 Financial Officer, Controller of Examinations, Administrative Office, Committee Room, Students, waiting room Academic Audit & Affiliation etc. Yes 409.33 SFT Yes 3873.86 SFT Yes 1542.67 SFT Yes 2000.00 SFT Yes 19901.88 SFT Yes 1335.27 SFT 14. Details of the academic 1. University College of buildings (give details ) Commerce and Business Management, Panagal Nalgonda. (10 acres 30 gts land) 2. University College of Arts & Social Sciences Nalgonda (9393.53 Sq,Mts) 3. University College of Science and Informatics Nalgonda. (9706.91Sq.Mts) (i) Owned by the University Yes (ii) Temporary/Leased Property, No if any 15. Number of Class rooms, give details 1. University College of Commerce & Business Management No. of Class Rooms: 13 2. University College of Arts & Social Sciences No. of Class Rooms : 50 3. University College of Science & Informatics. No. of Class Rooms : 50
7 16. Details of Library i) Covered area ii) No. of books iii)no. of journals a)national b) International 17. Number of Laboratories, give details A separate sheet is enclosed (Annexure-12) 6620 Titles 23,023 Volumes (Department wise list is enclosed at Annexure-13) 68 67 1 Five Laboratories Physics 1, Chemistry 1, Bio Technology 1, Bio- Chemistry 1, Geology 1. 18. Whether students are already admitted? If Yes, details of courses and the number of students admitted in each courses during the last three years Yes, (Detailed list enclosed at Annexure-14) 19. Whether any off Campus or study/ 22 off shore centre of Admission Centre/ established outside the state/abroad. No 20. Details of new Educational and communication technologies being used. e- Class Rooms, Language Labs 21. Whether functioning of the University has been computerized? if yes, to what extent? Yes, Partly Computerized to the extent of 70%
8 22. a) Research and Extension Facility? b) List of Research Publications for last 3 years c) List of ongoing research projects with their source of funding Yes (Annexure-15) Six project were submitted to DST & APCOST (Annexure- 16) 23. Future plans for starting new courses University College of Pharmacy, University College of Education, University College of Engineering and Telugu, Psychology. 24. Whether courses in emerging areas introduced/ Proposed. Yes, Non Conventional Energy course in Physics, Electronics and Communications & Medical Geology 25. a) Whether the University is running courses on distance mode. b) If yes, give details of courses run and whether prior approval taken from DEC/UGC for running courses under distance mode. If so, please attach copies of approval. Yes Yes, The University proposed to s tart B.A, B.Com, B.Com(Computers), M.A( English, Economics, Plo. Science) M.Sc. Mathematics & M.Com, P.G.D.B.M, Diploma courses- Diploma in English & Certificate Courses: 1. Communication skills in English 2. Medical Lab Technician
9 26. Whether approval of relevant statutory bodies obtained for starting professional / courses /increased intake. The approval of DEC/ UGC is under process. Yes 27. Linkages with other Institutions (National & International, give details.) 1. Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology 2. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 3. Wilkes University, PA,USA 4. Southern University Louisiana State, USA 28. Admission procedure Admissions are being made through a common entrance test. 29. Fee structure for the different courses run by the University. Yes, ( Enclosed, Annexure-17) 30. Examination system. Semester system 31. Number of sanctioned posts Professors Readers- Lecturers Professors - 10 Readers (Associate Professors) - 21 Lecturers (Assistant Professors) - 39 (Annexure-18) 32. Names, designations, qualifications and publications of the existing teaching staff (department wise) List is Enclosed (Annexure-19)
10 33. Whether the faculty members organized or attended International/ National Conferences Workshops, if so, give details 20) 34. Whether Non- teaching staff appointed, if yes, give details Yes, List is enclosed 21) Yes, List is enclosed. (Annexure- (Annexure- 35. Whether institute is following Yes (Pay scales of 2006 ) UGC pay scales for teaching staff. 36. Facilities for faculty and staff Computers and Internet, Staff Club Health Centre, Women s Hostel, Warden quarters recreation facilities like TV Rooms etc. 37. Facilities for students Hostels, Library & Reading room, Girls waiting room, Canteen, Health centre Transport Bus facility ( RTC Bus) Internet facility, Competitive coaching centre, Play fields,open air theatre for cultural activities for both boys and girls in the hostels. Green canopy, Employment Information & Guidance Bureau. 38. Sports and Games facilities with details Cricket, Volleyball, Kho Kho, Shuttle, Tennycoit caroms chess etc. 39. Hostel facilities available, if any. Yes
11 40. Other facilities available at the Institute(s) give details. Guest House, Bank facility, ATM facilities in the campus under process. 41. Requirements as per UGC Rules Status with regard to fulfillment of conditions as per UGC ( Fitness of Certain Universities for Grants) Rules 1974 under section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. Sl.No. UGC Requirements Compliance of the University i Whether the University is a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act. The University was established under the State Act vide LA Bill No.4 of 2007. ii In the case of any other University, the establishment of the University is justified on one or more of the following grounds namely. (a) Inadequacy of the facility for higher education and research in the area in which the University is situated and the inability if the existing University or Universities of the state concerned to provide for such facilities either in its or their existing faculties or schools or by the establishment of post All the Higher Educational Institutions in Nalgonda district were earlier under the control of Osmania University. It was very difficult for that university to maintain the large number of colleges, since it was over burdened in taking care of colleges situated not only Nalgonda but also other five district of Telangana. Therefore, to reduce the burden on this conventional university and also to further augment to educational facilities in the district this (Mahatma Gandhi University) was established.
12 graduate centres or campuses. (b) The University has or shall have some special features or new progamme and activities which will augment the existing academic resources in the country. Yes Special Programmes like 1. M.Sc. Electronics(Communications) 2. M.Sc. Medical Geology 3. M.Sc.Physics(non conventional energy 4. M.S.W (c) Whether the University has or shall have progammes for the upliftment of backward areas or removal of regional imbalances. Yes, the establishment of this university removes the regional imbalances. iii Whether the law under which the University is established contain a provision for the establishment of a planning Board or a committee consisting of eminent educationists to indicate the lines on which the University shall develop. Yes, as per AP University Act 1991 section 28, Chapter 4 there is provision for Planning Board having representation of eminent Educationist & UGC representation. iv Whether the law under which the University is established due weight has been given to the recommendations made by. Yes
13 v vi (a) The Education commission (1964 66 constituted by are solution of the Government of India. (b) The Committee on the Governance of Universities appointed by the commission, and (c) The committee of panels appointed by the commission during the last ten years. Whether the University is not merely affiliating University but a multi faculty University having adequate facilities for teaching and research in a number of subjects. Whether the University has powers to provide instruction through correspondence courses and to declare a college department centre or campus as an autonomous college department centre or campus respectively. It is not only affiliating University but also it is residential multi faculty University with research facility having 10 Departments. It also has 189 affiliated colleges. (Annexure- 22) Yes,(At present one Degree College (i.e., Govt.N.G. College, Nalgonda) is made autonomous) vii Whether every teaching department centre, discipline in the University has a provision for a minimum staff of one Professor two Readers and an adequate number of Lectures Yes,
14 along with the necessary supporting staff. viii Whether adequate machinery for the health residence and welfare for the students has either been provided in or resources are being made available for the purpose to the University ix Whether the University has been provided with adequate facilities in respect of building equipment, books, library hostel and staff quarters, excluding college library institutions affiliated of admitted to its privileges whose aggregate value is not less than Rs. 2.00 Crores along with the developed land or the state Government is prepared to give an assurance to the commission that a minimum amount of Rs. 2.00 Crores shall be made available to the university during the initial period of five years for provision of the above mentioned facilities in addition to developed grant. Yes Yes, - The value of the land is 10.00 Crores - The value of the buildings and other facilities so far completed is Rs.33.00 Crores. - Besides the govt. is releasing Block Grant not less than Rs.5.00 Crores every year.
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