73 CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 5.1.1 Does the university have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics? Yes, University has introduced a system of Mentoring. At the departmental level, every teacher has been entrusted to act as Mentor of a group of students. Usually, a group consists of 10 students. The role of a teacher is to develop rapport with his group. Both academic and nonacademic issues are discussed here. Students may interact with his Mentor teachers usually during off hours collectively or individually. The ethos of this system is to restore the glory of Guru-Shishya Parampara. Such practice is highly beneficial to slow learners or to those who were absent in class due to some unavoidable reasons. Further various grievances are redressed at this platform and suggestions are placed before the Departmental Council for developing better academic atmosphere. 5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic mentoring? Some provisions of mentoring system are:
74 1. Students may discuss on any taught topic any topic he / she is not comfortable with. 2. Students may raise issues related to co-curricular activities. 3. Any kind of grievances he / she may be having against any employee / student / faculty. 4. Mentor also acts as counsellor. 5.1.3 Does the university have any personal enhancement and development schemes such as career counseling, soft skill development, career-pathidentification and orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of such schemes. UGC sponsored Career and Counselling Cell is functioning in the university. The important functions of this cell are to provide soft skill training, career-path identification, and overall counseling of students. This cell is imparting soft skill training like Computer Literacy, Spoken English and personality development. The Counsellors are also invited to do counseling of students who need it. 5.1.4 Does the university publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes, what are the main issues / activities / information included /
75 provided to students through these documents? Is there a provision for online access? University publishes updated prospectus periodically in which all information are given in details. The same prospectus is also available on our website which can be easily accessed. 5.1.5 Specify the type and number of university scholarships / free ships given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG/PG/M.Phil./Ph.D./Diploma/others (please specify). For PG students a. All SC /ST students are provided scholarships by the State Govt. b. Provision of scholarship by State Govt. for rank holders c. 12.5% free studentship for meritorious students by the University administration. For Ph.D. students a. UGC JRF 13 Scholars
76 b. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 50 c. Maulana Azad National Fellowship 2 d. ICPR Fellowship 1 e. ICHR Fellowship 4 f. INSPIRE Fellowship 2 g. Post Doctoral Fellowship 3 5.1.6 What percentages of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)? State Government provides scholarship to all SC/ST students for pursuing Post Graduate degree. A new scheme has also been introduced by State Government to provide scholarship of rank holders. At the university level, 12.5% of students are provided free students ship on merit. 5.1.7 Does the university have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students and cater to their needs? This is under consideration 5.1.8 What types of support services are available for
77 overseas students - No support system in place as of now. physically challenged / differently-abled students - Certain percent of seats are reserved for this group of students in admission. SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections - Seats in admission are reserved as per state government directives. students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and abroad UGC sponsored career and counselling Cell, Entry into Services and NET Coaching are functioning well to prepare our students of weaker section for various competitive examination. health centre, health insurance etc. University has a well functioning health centre where free outdoor and indoor medical facilities are provided to our students. For critical cases, Doctors of health centre also refer patients to specialist doctors / hospitals. The DMCH once a part of this university take special care to our students. skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.) Career and Counseling Cell takes care of class room teaching
78 for spoken English and Basic Computer Knowledge. performance enhancement for slow learners Mentor System is in practice which suggests special classes for slow learners. At the end of each academic session special classes are organized for slow learners. Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/ corporates/business houses, etc. Students are encouraged to take part in extension activities and co- curricular activities, so they get acquainted with social, economic and corporate functioning. publication of student magazines At the departmental level, magazines are published in which students are encouraged to contribute their articles. On important occasions, souvenir is also published in which writing of students are incorporated. 5.1.9 Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defense Services, NET/SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome? Yes, the university also conducts coaching classes regularly for civil services and NET separately under UGC scheme. The outcome is positive
79 as students recruitment is on rise. 5.1.10 Mention the policies of the university for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies / schemes such as additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials any other (please specify) Students participating in sports and cultural activities are provided free diet, uniform and guidance. Certain percent of seats are reserved for them in admission. For enhancement of students participation in sports and cultural activities, free coaching camps are organized by the University. The Unversity also organize Inter College Meet and we host Inter University Sports and Cultural Meet. 5.1.11 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for students placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare themselves for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills? The Career Conselling Cell of the university provides help and guidance to the students both for identifying jobs opportunity and later in preparing for interviews and Group Discussion. Many of our students participated in national and international events
80 have brought laurels to the university. University has laid down a policy to provide employment in the university who has outstanding performance in sports and cultural activities. 5.1.12 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus during the last four years). 5.1.13 Does the university have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its activities and contributions to the development of the university? No, university is actively considering getting it registered. 5.1.14 Does the university have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? The Grievance Redressal Cell is functioning in all P.G. Departments. If grievances of the students are not redressed, then the matter is placed before Vice Chancellor through DSW. The Vice Chancellor also invites student s representative to get feedbacks. The grievances are mainly related to the provision of basic amenities, improvement in the facility of hostels,
81 examination related problems etc. Most of the grievances are redressed at departmental level and a few remaining problems are redressed at university level. 5.1.15 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details. Yes, University has promoted a gender-sensitive environment. Through rallies, seminar etc gender discrimination issues are discussed. University has a cell at university as well as departmental level related to sexual harassment. The complaints are entertained by the faculty members and university officials. All precautionary measure has been taken to minimize the probability of sexual harassment. 5.1.16 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases? Yes, University has a anti-ragging committee, But not a single case has been reported till date about ragging. Ragging is not a common practice in this part of the world
82 5.1.17 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students? At the departmental level, teacher-students-guardian meets are held to get the feedback of different stakeholders for developing better academic environment. Different statutory bodies also represented by students, political and social activists. Their feedbacks are also gathered and taken not of. 5.1.17.1 How does the university ensure the participation of women students in intra- and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made. Sports meets are held both in the colleges and the university levels where women students participate. Inter College Kho Kho Inter College Volley Ball Inter college Kabaddi Inter College Table Tennis Selection Trials Foot Ball Inter College Youth Festivals
83 Inter University Volley Ball and Kabaddi Tarang-2009 Youth Festival East Zone-2013. Bihar Diwas VC Special Trophy for Foot Ball Development 5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 What is the student strength of the university for the current academic year? Analyse the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years. Student Progression % UG to PG* PG to M.Phil.* N.A. N.A. PG to Ph.D. 10% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Other than campus recruitment 5%
84 5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the university? 5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/qualified in examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.? 5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years. 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students participation. S. No. Programme Date Teams 1 Chess 27.7.2013-30.07.2013 Number of participants 17 85
85 12.8.2013-2 Badminton 14.8.2013 9 54 3 Football 23.8.2013 20 320 4 Football 25.8.2013 12 192 5 Football 26.8.2013 14 224 6 Football 27.8.2013 12 192 7 Cricket 6.9.2013-8.9.2013 4 72 10.9.2013-8 Volleyball 11.09.2013 10 120 12.9.2013-9 Volleyball 14.09.2013 18 216 19.9.2013-10 Kabbaddi(M) 20.9.2013 18 240 21.9.2013-11 Kabbaddi(F) 22.9.2013 14 169 12 Kho-kho(M) 24-9.13-25.9.13 8 112 13 Kho-kho(F) 26.9.13-27.9.13 8 112 14 Youth Festival 29.9.13-2.10-13 700 15 Cricket (M) 23.10.13-29.10.13 16 256 16 Cricket (F) 31.10.13 30 40 17 Football (M) 1.11.13-2.11.13 30 70 18 Atheletics(M F) 22.11.13-24.11.13 12 240 19 Table Tennis 5.12.13-6.12.13 50 Bihar Diwas was organized on 23 rd of March every year to facilitate cultural heritage awareness along with various sports and NSS activities. 5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years.
86 5.3.3 Does the university conduct special drives / campaigns for students to promote heritage consciousness? Yes. University organizes special functions like Bihar Diwas, Youth Festival, Tarang etc. to promote heritage consciousness among our students. 5.3.4 How does the university involve and encourage its students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four academic sessions. University encourages students to write general and research oriented articles to publish in different Departments Magazine along with various souvenir published on special events and Seminars. Besides publication of magazines and journals by different Departments, University has also publishes various souvenirs on Lalit Jayanti, Tarang, Youth Festivals, Bihar Diwas and on the occasions of more than ten National Seminars organized by different PG Departments. 5.3.5 Does the university have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding.
87 Presently, Student Council in the University is not functioning due to change in Acts for conduction of Student Union Election by Govt. of Bihar. Earlier, Members of Student Union were selected on marks basis in different Departments and also at University level. 5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities. Departmental council has two student representatives. Senate and Syndicate the two highest decision making bodies also have student members on it.