NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC), BANGALORE

May 11, 2016 [NITISHWAR NITISHWAR COLLEGE, MUZAFFARPUR] M NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC), BANGALORE A CONSTITUENT UNIT OF BABA SAHAB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR BIHAR UNIVERSITY, MUZAFFARPUR

PREFACE This document of SSR has been prepared with utmost sincerity and honesty to the best of our knowledge and belief. This report contains information about Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur under two major parts, namely Institutional Data and Evaluative Report. The First part includes Profile of the College and Executive Summary. The Second part consists of Criteria-wise Evaluative Report of Departments, Declaration and Undertaking by the Head of the institution and Annexure. Nitishwar Collegeis located at Muzaffarpur city, the district headquarters of Muzaffarpur, and 2 km far from Muz. Railway Station. The catch-up area of College is covered with rural belt populated with poor farmers & laborers, mostly of SC, EBC, OBC and Minority classes. The College has played a great role to uplift and improve the student of this area educationally as well as professionally. The College was established by Hon ble Education Minister Late Nitishwar Pd. Singh, Govt. of Bihar in the year 1970.Almost all the subjects of Science and Arts have been taught here by the learned and skilled teachers. This is the only college of B.R.A.Bihar Univ, Muz, where the teaching of the subject Sociology in both courses of UG & PG is imparted. An experienced and skilled working team of Non-Teaching Staff works here regularly. It was difficult task to complete this SSR without support, cooperation and fruitful interaction with all the members of College family. The first vital role is that of Dr. Abuzar Kamaluddin, the Principal of our College, who constantly inspired us, exhibited solidarity and provided leadership with the Steering Committee for preparing the Self-Study ReportDr. J.K.L. Das, the Coordinator of IQAC extended encouragement and all logistic supports for the completion of the SSR. Other hard-working faculty Dr. Govind Jha, the HOD, Sanskrit, Dr. B.K. Singh, HOD, Sociology, Dr. M.P. Singh, Associate Professor in Chemistry, Prof. J.N. Lal, Asst. Professor in Botany, Dr. Ranjana Sinha, Asst. Professor, Sociology and Dr. Anjana Verma, HOD Hindi of the College worked day and night incessantly to complete the report in the best possible manner. The technical staff Sri Umesh Lal Karn & Prashant Kumar typed and designed the SSR. We are very thankful to all of our colleagues. We are too keen to meet the Peer Team of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council during their forthcoming visit to our institution. When such a splendid occasion arrives, all faculty members, support staff, students and all stakeholders would be substantially benefited and vastly enriched with Peer Team interactions. We wish all well with this Self-Study Report and look forward to receive the Peer Team at our institution. Date: 10/05/2016 Dr. Abuzar Kamaluddin Chairman, Steering Committee & All the members Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 2

CONTENTS Sl. No Particulars Page. No 1. Preface 02 03 2. Principal s Forwarding 04 04 3. Content, Executive Summary & SWOC Analysis 05 15 4. Profile of the College 16 25 5. Criterion wise Inputs (I) Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 26-36 (II) Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 37 51 (III) Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 52 64 (IV) Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 64 71 (V) Criterion V: Students Support and Progression 71 78 (VI) Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership & Management 78 87 (VI) Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 87 90 6. Evaluative Report of Departments I. Department of Psychology 91 94 II. Department of Chemistry 95 98 III. Department of History 99 102 IV. Department of Economics 103 106 V. Department of Political Science 107 110 VI. Department of Geography 111 114 VII. Department of Philosophy 115 118 VIII. Department of Hindi 119 122 IX. Department of English 123 126 X. Department of Urdu 127 130 XI. Department of Commerce 131 134 XII. Department of Physics 135 138 XIII. Department of Botany 139 142 XIV. Department of Zoology 143 146 XV. Department of Mathematics 147 150 XVI. Department of Sanskrit 151 154 XVII. Department of BCA 155 158 7. Letter of Recognition in 2(f) / 12(B) 159 160 8. Institutional data uploaded on AISHE-MHRD website 161 161 9. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 162 162 Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 3

Executive Summary & SWOC Analysis of the College Nitishwar College has glorious history. The college prides itself on being a state of highly educated people succeeded in almost all-national competition leading to admission in premier educational institutes and jobs. The College has acquired the recognition in the region as a hub of providing the masses excellent Higher Education in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities and Science streams. This institution has been striving hard to promote academic excellence to inculcate human values and social responsibilities, to mould the students as good citizens of India. Criterion wise Summary I. Curricular Aspects Nitishwar Collegeaspires to play a pivotal role in catering to the needs of this economically and educationally backward area of the northern part of Bihar through comprehensive education and by infusing in the students a spirit of competition and thirst for excellence. Our vision ensures personality and enlightened development of the younger generation through education to build them an ideal asset of the nation. The basic objective of the college is to work for the transformation of the students into responsible and conscious citizens through exposure to carefully prepared and well-designed curricula. While we aspire to fulfill the demands of this backward region of the country.we are also making every effort to groom our young minds to play their respective roles in the task of nation building as India reaches tantalizingly close to the status of a developed country. Since its inception, college is catering to development of competencies, talents and creativity. The perfect transference of knowledge to the masses is our main purpose to educate the students. We want to develop the critical approach, creative thinking and problem solving abilities also to the students. Our curricular aspects are reflected in our aims and objectives which are as follows: i. To develop the positive attitude. ii. To motivate the students towards his/her choice of subjects. iii. To promote academic excellence. iv. To sharpen the communication skills. v. To empower, specifically girl students. vi. To support economically challenged learners. vii. To offer a wide variety of subjects options. viii. To offer Co-Curricular activities. ix. To generate the skill of student towards career. x. To enrich teaching quality. xi. To organize Seminar, Symposium & Workshops. xii. To motivate the stakeholders towards active participation in NSS, Sports and Cultural programmes. xiii. To motivate towards social services. xiv. To enable students to be dreamers, believers and achievers. The mission, goals and objectives of this college are geared towards Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 4

bringing about society that is based on human values. All round development is our aim. Within the existing framework, we attempt to provide inputs for intellectuals, aesthetic, ethical and physical formation. We have evolved innovative methods of teaching and tried to inculcate critical, lateral and rational thinking, thereby contributing actively to formation of intellectual life of students. The college offers following graduate programmes: a. Bachelor of Arts Hons. & General b. Bachelor of Science Hons. c. BCA: Three year s Bachelor Degree: Self-Financing. d. Bio-Technology: Three year s Bachelor Degree: Self-Financing. e. This is the only college of B.R.A.Bihar Univ, Muz, where the teaching of the subject Sociology in both courses of UG & PG is imparted. We are developing our students as skilled workforce for the regional and global employment market. We have initiated training them in vocational courses like Bachelor of Computer Application& Bio- Technology. Although the college has no direct role in modifying and enriching the curriculum suitable to employment market, because it is designed and approved by the University level under UGC guidelines. II. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Nitishwar Collegeis very much responsive to community s needs in today s fast changing scenario. Primarily, the college aims at maintaining close relationship with the community. At the time of admission, we are monitoring and reviewing the college mechanism. It explains how the admission policies of the college reflect the national commitment to diversity and inclusion. Keeping it in views, college has adopted a transparent admission procedure with inclusion of a proper weightage to the students of weaker section of the society. After the admission, students noticed date and time table/routine by on display banners. The following steps have been taken for the teaching and learning process. a. Introductory classes - It is mandatory to all faculty members to engage two or three classes as motivational classes, subject, its relevance scope, job opportunity and curriculum are focused in details. b. Curriculum based classes. Promote students to use e-books & learning material from our e-library. c. Tutorials d. Organizing Debate, Discussions, Quiz etc. e. Workshops/Special Lectures/Seminars. f. Presentation modes such as PowerPoint and Smart Classes. g. Midterm test & Evaluation. h. Discussion on problems of students which they have faced in the test. i. Providing modern aids like Computers, Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity. j. We are trying to develop the interest level of students to learn Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 5

anything. k. Group presentation and interactive activities. l. Preparation for Final Exam. m. We analyze and discuss on feedback and try to achieve the goal. n. Faculty training programmes through Academic Staff College and different workshops, seminars, symposia and e-materials. Evaluation of students has been made in a two-tier system. First, the midterm test, which is organized by the college and it has been evaluated internally. Secondly, the final test offers one year completion of Bachelor degree/honours/general courses is conducted by the university and also evaluated by the university within the university by a centralized evaluation system. Part-III or final examinations of Bachelor degree are evaluated mostly outside the university (external evaluation system). III. Research Consultancy and Extension Our college has the responsibility to support faculty to undertake research project beneficial to the society. To inculcate scientific temper and research attitude in staff & students, a special Seminar & Research Committee is formed with objectives that include publishing research papers and articles, making available research literature, organizing talks with research scholars, informing about funding agencies, various study leaves scrutinizing proposals for Major & Minor Research Projects and conducting/monitoring/ promoting seminars/workshops/symposia etc. Our college teachers are much involved in research work and supervising Ph. D. research scholars registered under them. The college has not yet to accrue monetary benefits of consultancy services. Our faculty members are invited as expert/trainers by other organization. In extension activities, the college has done commendable job. The NSS unit is well recognized in the community for the activities such as Awareness drives on consumer rights, HIV/AIDS Children s rights, Road Safety, Anti Ragging, Voting Awareness, Anti-Tobacco Drive, Anti Drugs, Blood Donation, Plantation, Literary Drive, Swachchh Bharat etc. Participation of NSS Programme Officer as contingent leader and NSS volunteers in the different National and State Level Camps. Some of the NSS volunteers have participated in the National Republic Parade at Rajpath, New Delhi. We take Formal and Informal Collaboration with NGO and Learning Organizations and colleges nearby. The college had organized several programmes and workshops to inculcate moral values among its students and staff, through our unit of NSS. The volunteer students have visited nearby slums and schools for deprived section of the society. The college has rich Sports and Cultural activities. The students been participated in different games & sports in intra college and inter college level competitions. We organize different competitions among the students and NSS volunteers like debate, extempore, quiz, speech, news reading, collage, painting, sketching, funny games, drama, mono acting, mime etc. for their personality development. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 6

IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources Infrastructure and learning resources of our college are as follows: 1. Class Rooms 12 2. Tutorial Space - 04 3. Seminar Hall 01 4. ICT Class Room - 01 5. ICT Lab 01 6. Science Lab 05 7. Common Room for Girls Students 01 8. Common Room for Boys students 01 9. NSS Separate Room 01 10. Space for Cultural Activities 01 11. Library with e-resources We have been developed new facilities during the last 4 years are as follows: a. Providing Laptops to faculties for e-learning b. Establishment of Smart Class Room c. Establishment of e-library. d. Installation of interactive Board, projectors, 45 computers, software & many of e-resources. e. Construction of about 2.5 km running Boundary Wall with two main Gates. f. Construction of Women s Hostel. g. Construction of Canteen/ Cycle Shed/ Boy s & Girl s Common Rooms. h. Construction of public Toilets both for male & female. i. Construction of PCC Road in the campus approaching NH-28 (4 lane) to the College building. j. Renovation of Principal Chamber. k. Reconstruction of Library Building l. Computerization of Library and develop it as e-library with LAN networking and software. It is completely online with Wi-Fi facilities. m. Complete Automation or Computerization of office for both general & financial works and its development as e-office with LAN networking and software. It is completely online with Wi-Fi facilities. Filling of forms for admission, examinations are online, Accounts of the college maintains with Tally Software& fees are also collected through software generated Challan. n. Renovation of Class Rooms. o. Renovation of Staff Room. p. Renovation of Laboratories. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 7

q. Internet and Wi-Fi facilities. r. Generator and Inverter for Power Backup. s. Self transformer for 220 volt electricity supply. t. Construction of Seminar Hall u. Construction of Conference Room v. Canteen Facility w. Unconventional Power Source like Solar Energy. x. Water Supply System for all stake holders with water purifier. y. Facility of Health Centre. Our learning resources are Black Board, White Board, Interactive / Smart Board, Projectors, Multimedia Tools, Internet Connectivity, CD and different software etc. V. Student Support & Progression Planning Board. IQAC Grievance Redressal Cell Career and Counseling Cell Anti Ragging Cell: Arrangements of filling of Anti-Ragging Forms have been done both offline & Online by the students. Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell Gender Sensitization Cell Cultural Cell Debating Society Canteen Safe drinking water facilities. College Magazine Welfare Scheme/Free studentship for EBC/SC/ST/PH Lavatory for Girls. Other facilities for student. VI. Governance, Leadership and Management The Principal, HODs and the faculty members of different departments along with members of various committees of the college are directly and indirectly involved in policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of our mission. The Principal receives the feedback through quarterly meeting of IQAC, HODs different committees, different academic and administrative bodies and staff council take the decision. Students are also encouraged to provide feedback. VII. Innovation and Best Practices: (during the last 4 years) Best Practice I (i) Adoption of a Slum Basti by the College: We have adopted a Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 8

Maha Dalit Village (Musahar Basti named Bharthuyiya ), in Mushahari Block, Muzaffarpur nearby the college in this rural area and take care of its developments. We support the children of this poor village by providing them clothes & garments through the College and collaborations of NGOs & other organizations. (ii) Work in Slum Basti by the College NSS unit: The NSS unit of the College has adopted a nearby slum Basti, where people from deprived category are in need. The NSS volunteers organize various awareness programmes and drives like Literacy, Sanitation, Health ---, Voter s right and duty etc. under guidance of NSS Programme Officer. Best Practice II (i) While joining of present visionary Principal Dr. A. Kamaluddin in 2013, the College was neither ICT enabled nor Wi-Fi. These all efforts were made in the guidance of our Principal. (ii) Many of construction & renovation work, installation of power & water supply systems and innovations mentioned above-- have been done under the visionary guidance of present principal during the last four years. Best Practice III NSS related Awareness Programme (i) Voters Awareness Programme by NSS unit several times. (ii) Literacy Awareness Programme by NSS unit several times. (iii) Aids & legal awareness camps (iv) Youth Festivals / Cultural Programme/ Nasha-Mukti Awareness (v) Programmes on National Unity, Integrity & Communal harmony (vi) Awareness Programme and steer on environment & Green Campus Best Practice IV Student s & Guardian s Awareness Programme (i) Guardian s meet (ii) Student s meet (iii) Almuni (iv) Occasional meetings of Public Representatives like State & Union Ministers, M.P., MLAs, MLCs, Mukhiya, Chairman of Gram & Nagar Panchayat. Best Practice V (i) Sports & Cultural activities organized regularly. Grand functions are organized on Independence Day & Republic Day every year. (ii) Many of memorial days like College Establishment Day, Teachers Day, Hindi Diwas etc. are organized regularly. (iii) Career Counseling, Remedial & coaching for entry in services classes have been running regularly since 2012. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 9

About the College: Nitishwar College was established in 1970 by famous social worker & political leader ofnorth Bihar Babu Nitishwar Prasad Singh, former State education Minister, Govt. of Bihar and former acting Vice Chancellor, Muzaffarpur. He along with his bosom friend Babu Birendra Prasad Singh dreamed of this college and this college took shape in their able stewardship to cater to the need of teening masses of either to a backward reason of North Bihar. This College not only imparts Higher education to the backward section of the Society rather pioneer a movement of inclusion with equity & justice. It is a more nature of a social responsibility to shape the destiny of Modern India. It is an Institution which imparts education both at under graduate & post graduate level vis-vis guiding research and exploring new vistas for modern society. Various academic and co-curricular activities have restored the confidence of the surrounding community and we wish to march in progressive way to serve the society by producing quality graduates with employable skills like Computer Literacy, Positive Discrimination and personality development. SWOC Analysis: Strength: Well qualified faculty members & technical staff in Science Stream and Practical based Arts subject Discipline is maintained in the Department The students have potential to learn Students ensure their capabilities in modern day to day challenges Well equipped laboratory Faculty members are experienced Faculties are soft spoken and very much helpful for the students Faculties and staffs are very careful in the matter of gender sensitization, very much preventive upon sexual harassment and ragging Eco-friendly atmosphere Power back-up, computer aid, safe drinking water, modern toilet facilities to all. NSS, Cultural, Sports, different other educational and literary programmes being organized. Rich library and its facilities. Weakness Shortage of teaching staff members. Shortage of supporting staff. Lack of adequate laboratory space. We have facing problem to organize indoor games competitions and trial. Vocational courses are less in number. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 10

Opportunity Our college has main three streams of traditional courses. So that students have a vast range opportunity: Different competitive examinations like banking, railway, State Public Service Commission, Union Public Service Commission, SSC, National Defense Academy, CDS etc. Many corporate sector mainly industrial field. Teaching & Research. Skill development among the students. We have to form a strong cell for generating and Lessoning employment opportunities to the students. The biggest challenge at present to face the shortage of teachers in almost all the subject in this college. To enhance fluency in English Communication Skill to the students. To motivate the students for research work. To enhance fluency in Language. Challenges: The challenge of multi-disciplinarily research. The challenge to add significantly to our infrastructure and to add to the basket of courses we offer. To maintain the balance between educational technology and human stature. To generate and liaison employment opportunities to the students in this area of East Champaran. To remain rooted in the proven, core traditions of the College, especially its spiritual foundation, in a secularizing and modern world. To foster a deep sense of commitment in the fresh faculty appointees who hail from different traditions. To grow without outgrowing oneself; that is, to grow without compromising the character and culture of the College. The biggest challenge at present to face the shortage of teachers in almost all the subject in this college. Sustaining the pace of development and quality education in view of global trend in the education. Utilization the energy of alumni for their Time, Talent and Treasure. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 11

B. Profile of the Affiliated /Constituent College 1. Name and address of the college: Name: Nitishwar Mah Address: Club Road, P.O.- Ramna, Dist- Muzaffarpur City: Muzaffarpur Pin: 842002 State: Bihar Website: www.nitishwarcollege.in 2. For communication: Designation Name Telephone with STD code Mobile Fax Email Principal Dr. Abuzar Kamaluddin O:0621-2246983 9934700848 0621-2246983 ncollegemuz@gmail.com Vice Principal N.A. Steering Committee Coordinator Dr. J.K.L.Das O: 0621-2246983 9430084210 0621-2246983 sirjkldas@yahoo.co.in 3. Status of the of Institution : Affiliated College Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 12

Constituent College Any other (specify) 4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education b. By shift i. Regular ii. Day iii. Evening 5. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Source of funding: Government Grant-in-aid Self Financing Any other 7. a.date of establishment of the college : 01/07/1970 b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college): Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (Bihar). c. Details of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2 (f) 01.06.1978 ii. 12 (B) 01.06.1978 Remarks (If any) (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) Attached in Annexure I d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC : N. A. (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 13

Under Section / clause i. ii. Recognition/ Approval details Institution/ Department/ Programme Day, Month and Year (dd-mm-yyy) (Enclose the recognition/approval letter) Validity Remarks 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes No If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? Yes No 9. Is the college recognized a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes No If yes, date of recognition: (dd/mm/yyyy) b. for its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No If yes, Name of the agency: 10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location * Urban Campus area in sq. mts 1717sq.mts Built up area in sq. mts 958 sq.m. (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify) 11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using, any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement. Auditorium/Seminar complex with infrastructural facilities: Sports facilities Play ground - Yes ( ) Swimming pool - No Gymnasium - Yes ( ) Hostel Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 14

Boys hostel No ( X ) Number of hostels - Nil Number of inmates - Nil Facilities (mention available facilities) - Nil Girls hostel No Number of hostels - 00 Number of inmates - 00 Facilities (mention available facilities) - Well equipped with electric, Water Supply System, Drinking water with purifier, Working Women s hostel- No Number of inmates - No Facilities (mention available facilities) Nil Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available - cadre wise): Not available Cafeteria - Yes Health centre - Yes Health centre staff Qualified doctor Full time Part-time Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time Facilities like banking, post office, book shops Banking Facilities: Yes Post Office: No Book Shop: Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: No Animal house: No Biological waste disposal: Yes Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage: Yes Solid waste management facility: Yes Waste water management: Water harvesting: Yes Yes 12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year) Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 15

Sl. No. 1 2 4 4 Programme Level Under- Graduate Under- Graduate UG Vocational Under- Graduate 5 P G Name of the Programme/ Course Duration B. A. 3 Years B. Sc. 3 Years B.C.A. Bio Technol ogy Sociolog y 3 Years 3 Years Entry Qualification Plus +2 or Equivalent Plus +2 or Equivalent Plus +2 or Equivalent Plus +2 or Equivalent Medium of instruction Hindi English Hindi English Hindi English Hindi English 4 semeste Graduation Hindi English Sanctioned/ Approved Student strength No. of students admitted 2064 1562 480 371 70 57 50 32 200 106 6 Ph.D. - - - - - - 7 M.Phil. - - - - - - 8 9 Certificate courses Computer Literacy Course 01 6 months Matric 01 3 months Matric Hindi English Hindi English To be started from current session To be started from current session 10 PG Diploma - - - - - - 13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No If yes, how many? 03 ( M.A. Sociology, BCA, Biotechnology, Certificate Course in computer) in regular mode 14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes No Number 02 in Certificate &Literacy Course - 15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.) List the departments: Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 16

Research (M.Sc. by research + Ph.D.) 1 Economics - - 2 English - - 3 Geography - - 4 Hindi - - 5 History - - 6 Political Science - - 7 Psychology - - 8 Philosophy - - 9 Sanskrit - - 10 Urdu - - 11 Sociology 12 Persian 13 Maithili 14 Home Science 15 AIH & C 16 Music 1 Botany - - 2 Chemistry - - 3 Physics - - 4 Mathematics - - 5 Zoology - - Particulars UG PG Arts UG 10 Both Hons & General Science UG - 05 BCA UG-01 Selffinancing 1 Bachelor of Computer Application (H) - - Biotechnol ogy UG-01 Selffinancing 1 Bachelor of Bio Technology (H) PG-01 Self Financing 1 Sociology 16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, B.Sc, MA, M.Com ) a. Annual system 17 b. Semester system c. Trimester system 17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System 1 Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 17

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach c. Any other ( specify and provide details) 18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s).. (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:.. c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Yes No 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s). (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the program b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity: c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Programme separately? Yes No 20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution Positions Professor Teaching faculty Associate Assistant Professor Professor Nonteaching staff Technical staff *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government - - - - 47-28 - - - Recruited 03 11 05 01 01 20 01 01 Yet to recruit 26 07 0 Sanctioned by the Management/society or other authorized bodies Recruited - - - - - - - - - - Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 18

Yet to recruit - - - - - - - - - - *M- Male *F-Female 21. Qualifications of the teaching staff: Highest qualification Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - - Ph.D. 03-10 05-01 19 M.Phil. - - - - - - - PG - - 01-01 - 02 Temporary teachers Ph.D. - - - - - - - M.Phil. - - - - - - - PG - - - - - - - Part-time teachers Ph.D. - - - - - - - M.Phil. - - - - - - - PG - - - - - - - 22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College. 07 23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Categories 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 225 72 206 66 218 64 211 58 ST 12 02 11 02 07 03 02 01 OBC 318 89 325 82 308 130 578 174 General 1350 539 1227 524 782 308 915 335 EBC 213 97 272 130 256 106 396 152 24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state where 2022 106 - - 2128 the college is located Students from other states of India - - - - - NRI students - - - - - Foreign students - - - - - Total 2022 106 - - 2128 25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) Programme Level Year Dropout rate (%) Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 19

UG 2013-14 3.2 % 2014-15 2.5 % 26. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled) (a) Including the salary component Rs. 21755.00 (b) Excluding the salary component Rs. 2340.00 27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes No If yes, (a) Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programme of another University? Yes No b) Name of the University, which has granted such registration. B. R. AMBEDKAR BIHAR UNIVERSITY, MUZAFFARPUR c) Number of programmes offered d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council. Yes 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course Offered : UG 1: 68 29. Is the college applying for Accréditation :Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Re-Assessment: (Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-accreditation) 30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and reassessment only) Cycle 1: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result.. Cycle 2: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result..Cycle 3: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result.. * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. No 31. Number of working days during the last academic year. 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year 256 Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 20

(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 228 33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC: 24/04/2014 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR (i) (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (ii) (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iii) (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iv) (dd/mm/yyyy) 35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) C. Criteria-Wise Inputs Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 21

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders. Vision: Nitishwar College aspires to play a pivotal role in catering to the needs of this area of the northern part of Bihar through comprehensive education and by infusing in the students a spirit of competition and thirst for excellence. Our vision ensures personality and enlightened development of the younger generation through education to build them an ideal asset of the nation. Mission: To develop scientific attitude and generate skilled human resource to keep pace with time. (i) To provide value-based education for all-round personality development and empowerment of rural area students. (ii) To provide quality teaching and favorable learning environment to young learners with a view to exploiting their potential for the all important task of socio-economic transformation. (iii) To create in the learner s consciousness towards social justice, gender equality and to develop in them respect for human rights, protection of wildlife and concern for environmental degradation threatening the very survival of life of all kinds. (iv) To impart them with skill and knowledge to face the challenges of Nation building. (v) To engrain the younger generation with the sense of universal brotherhood, human values along with national pride. (vi) Our honest mission serves human beings with love and humanity through education. Objectives: The basic objective of the institution is to work for the transformation of the students into responsible and conscious citizens through exposure to carefully prepared and well-designed curricula. While we aspire to fulfill the demands of this extremely backward region of the country, we are also making every effort to groom our young minds to play their respective roles in the task of nation building as India reaches tantalizingly close to the status of a developed country. Since its inception, institution is catering to development of competencies, talents and creativity. The perfect transference of knowledge to the masses is our main purpose to educate the students. We want to develop the critical approach, creative thinking and problem solving abilities also to the students. Our curricular aspects are reflected in our aims and objectives which are as follows: i. To develop the positive attitude. ii. To motivate the students towards his/her choice of subjects. iii. To promote academic excellence. iv. To sharpen the communication skills. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 22

v. To empower, specifically girl students. vi. To support economically challenged learners. vii. To offer a wide variety of subjects options. viii. To offer Co-Curricular activities. ix. To generate the skill of student towards career. x. To enrich teaching quality. xi. To organize Seminar, Symposium & Workshops. xii. To motivate the stakeholders towards active participation in NSS, Sports and Cultural programmes. xiii. To motivate towards social services. xiv. To enable students to be dreamers, believers and achievers. The mission, goals and objectives of this college are geared towards bringing about society that is based on human values. All round development is our aim. Within the existing framework, we attempt to provide inputs for intellectuals, aesthetic, ethical and physical formation. We have evolved innovative methods of teaching and tried to inculcate critical, lateral and rational thinking, thereby contributing actively to formation of intellectual life of students. Communication to Stakeholders: The college holds frequent meetings of the various advisory committees, academic council and administrative bodies to discuss various plans academic, infrastructural expansion, ongoing projects and other key concerns in tune with the vision and mission of the institution. The decisions taken by the various bodies are communicated properly to the students through the College Website, notices on the Notice Board and announcement in the classrooms. The vision, mission and objectives of the college are communicated to the stakeholders using following criterion: (i) The college s mission and vision are displayed at the main entrance and other frequently visited points of the college like Library, Auditorium, and Principal s Chamber etc. (ii) Some other means we use as tools of communication are College Prospectus, College Diary, College Magazine, College Website and the Induction Programs. 1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s). The college develops and deploys action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum to achieve its vision, mission and objectives in the following ways: 1. We try to ensure minimum 180 teaching days. During University Examination/ centralized evaluation, we reschedule routine, so that classes may not suffer. We also arrange classes for sent up students if their syllabus could not be completed for one or other reasons. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 23

2. Half yearly Internal Examinations is conducted by the college to assess their achievements and their grasping capacity. Midterm assessments are done by faculty members to reschedule their target. 3. Monthly Plan of the syllabus. 4. Lesson Plans monitored by the Head of the Departments. 5. Group discussions, workshops, seminars, projects, quiz, debate, industrial visits and computer literacy to help in the effective implementation of curriculum. 6. Departmental Meetings are held to ensure the effective implementation of the curriculum. 7. Syllabus allotment to each faculty is monitored by the Head of the Department keeping in view the number of working days. 8. Academic Calendar issued by the University is strictly followed. 9. Master routine prepared by routine in charge and monitored by the Principal. 10. We develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum as per the guidelines laid down by the University. 11. We try to ensure minimum 180 teaching days. During University Examination/ centralized evaluation, we reschedule routine, so that classes may not suffer. We also arrange classes for sent up students if their syllabus could not be completed for one or other reasons. 12. Quarterly Internal Examinations is conducted by the college to assess their achievements and their grasping capacity. Midterm assessments are done by faculty members to reschedule their target. 1.1.3. What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices? University and the college provide facilities to teachers to participate in orientation / refresher courses as well as to participate in seminars and workshops. The University and College also organize seminars and workshop to update the knowledge of faculty members. The institution also provides audio-visual aids like computer, projector, internet and other devices to help them to provide modern teaching aids. The college provides ample books and other teaching and reference material like Journals, magazines, teaching modules and softwares to enable faculty members for effective delivery of curriculum. The Principal provided Laptops to faculties to improve the teaching skill with e-learning by UGC fund on behalf of the college.the heads of the departments maintain healthy interaction with the university teachers in order to improve their teaching practices. The college organizes various departmental seminars, workshops for the teaching members to update their knowledge about latest emerging trends in their respective disciplines or steams. These supports help in making the curriculum more effective and comprehensive to the faculty and the students 1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 24

statutory agency. The following initiatives taken up by the institution for effective curriculum delivery: The college ensures productive delivery of the curriculum by enabling ready access to information and through constant development and up gradation of its infrastructural facilities as well as institutional support for academic research and skill development. The college has central computing facility to the students and teachers to utilize teaching learning resources for conferences, seminars, symposia and board meetings etc. to meet the needs of curriculum delivery. Apart from the traditional chalk and talk method, overhead projectors, internet, smart board, gadgets are there to supplement the classroom lecture. 1.1.5 How does the institution network interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? The College networks and interacts the local industry of MIDC, R.K.Ashram, Bela, Muzaffarpur, and Interfaces through College Placement Cell comprising members from Local Industries. The College Research Cell interacts with the specialized Institution engaged in Research and facilitates Research Endeavour. Our faculty members from the University and other advanced learning centers are also invited to the college from time to time for seminars and discussions with the faculty members. 1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University? (Number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc. The college obtains feedback on curriculum from staff members, students, alumni, parents, employers / industries, academic peers and community by conducting meetings, college functions, seminars, workshops, discourses etc. further it is analyzed by the College Academic Council. The departmental meetings are organized once in a term for analyzing the feedback on curriculum. On the basis feedbacks from innumerable acknowledged sources, committee members prepare regulations regarding the new courses, syllabus, marking scheme, norms etc. and after getting approval by the Chancellor s secretariat, it is implemented. As a member of university academic council our present principal played vital role to prepare PG syllabus & curriculum. 1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If yes, give details on the process ( Needs Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 25

Assessment, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed. No, the college tries to supplement the syllabus by some other means like arranging special, innovative and need based classes. Although the college has no direct role in modifying and enriching the curriculum suitable to employment market, because it is designed and approved by the University level under UGC guidelines.. 1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? Objectives of curriculum are ensured through midterm evaluation of syllabus taught by faculty members, internal evaluation/examination, feedback from students through their mentors and compulsory 75% attendance in their classrooms. In addition, motivational workshops, seminars etc. are organized at regular intervals to achieve the objectives of curriculum. The college analyses and ensures through the following mechanisms that the stated objectives are achieved in the course of implementation. The college has an Academic Council which takes feedback from teachers, students and other stakeholders. If these objectives are found unachieved or under-achieved, the committee ensures their achievement by removing hassles coming in their way. To ensure quality in the course of implementation we have our Internal Quality Assurance Cell which strives hard to get effective results. 1.2 Academic Flexibility: 1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. New arrival of One Certificate & one Diploma courses in computer science from this current session of 2015 by the University are being introduced in the college. For skill development, we provide short term training of Computer, Spoken English and Personality Development through Network Resource Centre and Career and Counseling Cell and uplift of unprivileged sections of students at par with general students through Equal Opportunity Centre. We are developing our students as skilled workforce for the regional and global employment market. We have initiated training them in vocational courses like Bachelor of Computer Application. 1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If yes', give details. No, there is no any provision for twinning and/or dual degree. Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 26

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college. Choice Based credit system and range of subject options. Courses offered in modular form. Credit transfer and accumulation facility. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmers and courses. Enrichment courses. There are many traditional subjects offered to the students named as Three Year Degree Course, Honours. and General level. These options are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and Zoology in Science, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian and Sociology. At the Bachelor Part-III level General Studies Paper is mandatory/compulsory to all students MIL (Modern Indian Language) paper covers to both Hindi and Non-Hindi papers to all students as compulsory, elective paper options are Hindi, English, Maithili, Sanskrit and Urdu. The college offers following graduate programmes : f. Bachelor of Arts Hons. & General g. Bachelor of Science Hons. h. P.G. in Sociology i. BCA: Three year s Bachelor Degree: Self-Financing. j. Biotechnology: Self Financing Hons. 1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc. Yes, the College offers self-financed programmes as following details: 2. Name of the programme, duration, admission Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. Name of the programme BCA (3 yrs degree course) DCA (6 months course) Certificate Course in Entry Qualification 12 th (+2 or equivalent) Matric or equivalent Matric or equivalent Admission Admission is taken based on entrance test conducted merit as by B.R.A Bihar University, Muzaffarpur. On the basis of entrance test On the basis of entrance test Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 27

Computer (3 months) 4. Bachelor in 12 th (+2 or On the basis of Entrance Test Biotechnology equivalent) 3. Fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc. Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. Name of the programme BCA (3 yrs degree course) DCA (6 months diploma course) Certificate Course in Computer (3 Fee Structure in Rs. 12000 in 1 st year & 10000/yr in next 2 yrs. 1800/ course 900/ course Teachers Qualification MCA or equivalent MCA/BCA or equivalent MCA /BCA or equivalent Salary Teachers are paid on the basis of no. of classes. months) 4. Bachelor in Biotechnology 4. Curriculum: The curriculum is designed by the affiliating B.R.B.U.,Bihar University, Muzaffarpur and implemented by the college through the well prepared socially committed patterns of instructions. Teaching aids like LCD projectors, OHP, computer and audio equipments are frequently used for effective planning, implementation and delivery of the curriculum. 5. Differences from other programmes: These are purely carrier oriented vocational programmes and much differs from traditional Degree running in the college. 1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If yes provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries. The college provides vocational courses at degree level apart from the traditional courses. Campus with internet with Wi-Fi facility so as to facilitate self learning of the students. The college subscribed INFLIBNET accessibility for benefit of staffs and students. Group discussions, Seminars help the students in updating their information and widening their outlook. 1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice If yes, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students? Nitishwar College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Page 28