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BISHOP COTTON WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019
Good Evening honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen and the Graduating Class of 2019. It is an
absolute honour to welcome you to share in this celebration of achievement and accomplishment.
We have come to honour the Graduating Students who have spent three or five years in this Green
Campus.
Institutions of higher education all over the world have ushered in the knowledge revolution in the
present century to shape the destiny of our youth. This requires a phenomenal expansion in terms
of quality education and we have responded to the need by strengthening the curriculum through
a sound support system in terms of co-curricular and extra curricular activities, which aim at the
overall development of our students through holistic education. Being a college of higher learning,
we are forever trying to handle changing scenarios with expertise and attempting to go beyond the
ordinary.
Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, an offshoot of the hundred and fifty year old Bishop
Cotton Girls’ School was founded by the Karnataka Central Diocese, Church of South India in
1987. The college is located in the heart of Bengaluru comprises of classrooms with LCD facilities,
laboratories, a well-furnished administrative office, library, staff rooms, canteen, infirmary, chapel
and a seminar hall. Being a Self –Financed College, affiliated to the Bangalore University, we
have the advantage of providing good Infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the increasing
student strength.
It houses the Undergraduate Commerce, Humanities, Science, Management and Post-Graduate
blocks. It is considered as a little oasis in the middle of a bustling city with tall concrete structures.
The Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College has the privilege of an illustrious legacy of over a
century in the arena of education. Being a Christian minority women’s college, we adorn a secular
outlook that attracts students from all religious and socio economic backgrounds.
A team of committed and qualified faculty are engaged in continuous Research and Consultation
activity. The commitment of the faculty ensures good results, University Ranks and Gold medals.
Remedial classes for the academically weak and constant upgrades are endeavored in to teach a
digital generation.
It is with pride that we announce the Twinning Programme with Concordia University, USA and
19 value-added course imparting transferable and life skill offered in the College. The
Management gives fee concession to CSI Christian students, academically meritorious students
and sports achievers.
The United Board Team visited the College during February 2018. The members were Dr. Marcus
Boominathan, former Principal, Bishop Heber College, Trichy and Dr. M Jezer Jebanesan, Former
Principal, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil were deputed by Madras Christian College as an
external academic audit team.
The NAAC Peer Team Visit was on 29th and 30th March 2019. It consisted of eminent
academicians viz., Dr. Arun Diwaker Nath Bajpai, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jyoti Bansal, Registrar,
OP Jindal Global University and Dr. Jayashree Ghosh, Principal, Anna Adarsh College, Chennai.
The Peer Team members had excellent reviews and rated the College at a 5 star level. The College
has been re accredited.
We are proud to announce that as per the Education World India Higher Education Rankings 2018-
2019, our College has been ranked 9th among the best colleges in Bengaluru City and 55th among
India’s top 100 Arts, Science and Commerce Colleges on 23rd June 2018.
DEMISE
It is with a heavy heart that we place on record the passing away of Dr. Muniraja G, Head,
Department of Mathematics – Degree. He served the college faithfully for 27 years until his
untimely demise. We appreciate and remember his contribution to our institution. We pray that his
soul may rest in peace and that God may grant comfort to the bereaved family and friends. He has
indeed left a void in our hearts that will take a long time to fill.
STUDENT STRENGTH (UG 3 Years & PG 2 Years) RESULT (FINAL YEAR ONLY)
Arts 170 Science 156 Commerce 592 BBA 146 BCA 102 M.Com. 46 M.Sc. Psychology – I Yr Only - 19
Arts 71% Science 84% Commerce 84% BBA 89% BCA 91% M.Com. 100%
HIGHLIGHTS OF FACULTY HONOURS
Completion of Ph.D.:
Mrs. Harshini Esther G – Faculty Member, Dept. of Post Graduate Studies (M.Com.) – “A study
on Work Life Balance among Academicians in B-Schools with special reference to Woman in
Bangalore” - Tumkur University
Mrs. Syeda Saria Musheer – Faculty Member, Dept. of Commerce (PUC) – “Financial
Performance Analysis Of Select Information Technology (IT) Companies In India” – Annamalai
University.
Mrs. Pauline V N – Faculty Member, Dept. of English (PUC) – “ Diasporic Elements in Select
Novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni” – Bharathiar University.
Completion of MBA
Mrs. Yamini R – Faculty Member – Dept. of Commerce (PUC) – Master Of Business
Administration (Financial Management) – Annamalai University.
AWARDS RECEIVED BY FACULTY
Prof. Esther Prasanakumar, Principal, Prof. Vinay Kumar Yadav, Head Dept. of Hindi, Prof.
Renuka Paul, Faculty, Dept. of Psychology and Dr. Marie Kavitha Jayakaran, Faculty, Dept. of
Home Science were honoured by Presidency College on 14.12.2018 – Outstanding Teacher
Award.
Dr. Amitha Santiago, Prof., Dept. of English
Indo-China-Indonesia (ICI) Asian Senior Research Fellowship. Senior Research Fellow at the
University of Hong Kong (2017-19).
Awarded Membership into the European Association for South East Asian Studies, Paris, France.
ECSAS conferences are organized by the Centre d’Etudes de L’Indeet de L’Asia du Sud. The
largest French Social Sciences Institute whose focus is the South Asian sphere. 2018 - 2020.
Dr. Marie Kavitha Jayakaran, Prof., Department of Home Science
Awarded the Best Faculty Co-ordinator by the Rotaract District Council for the Rota year 2017-
18 at the Rotaract District Council Awards in July 2018.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
Ms. Noor E Saba – Smt. Saroja Bai Keshava Vittal Gold Medal to a girl student in Home
Science for securing highest marks in Home Science in B.Sc./B.A. – Degree Examination for
the year 2017-2018.
Ms. Samreen Firdose – Smt. B Susheela Lingaiah – Gold Medal for having secured highest
marks in B.Sc in Degree Examination held during May 2017.
Ms. Kavya Shree M – Dr. S. Nijalingappa’s 68th Birthday commemoration Gold Medal –
SC/ST of Home Science.
Multi-Disciplinary Colloquium:
III BA Students of SPE actively participated in an International Colloquium on the theme “Gender
Equality and Inequality on 10th August 2018 organized by Gloucester Diocese.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ENGLISH:
The department conducted a Literary Workshop on Story Writing on 1st February 2019. Ms.
Devanshi Sharma was the Guest Speaker.
Two students Ms. Fatema Kapadia and Ms. Cecelia Juanita, III B.A., presented a paper on
‘Gendered Spaces in the Public Sphere’, a micro study of Bangalore’s Mall, Airports, Railways
and Educational Institutes in an International Interdisciplinary Joint Conference on ‘Multispecialty
of Spaces, Religion, Culture and Urbanity’ in India organised by the Department of English at
Chennai in collaboration with Madras University’s Department of Women’s Studies and
Department of Christian Studies on 21st and 22nd February 2019.
Dr. Amitha Santiago, Prof.
Recent Research papers published:
“BayitzeIsha: Housing the Body of the Woman through Spatializing Metaphors.” Chapter in
“Culture, Religion and Home-Making in and Beyond South Asia.” Ed. Dr James Ponniah. Fortress
Press International.Netherlands.2018.
“Homes and Spaces under Transformation”. Foreword to the book: Culture, Religion and Home-
Making in and BeyondSouth Asia. Editor Dr James Ponniah. Fortress Press International,
Netherlands. 2018.
Nurturing Abstractions of the Nation in Religio-cultural Identity Assertions and Spaces of
Generosity in Sufi Darghas of Karnataka. e-ISSN: 2654-2706 International Journal of
Interreligious and Intercultural Studies (IJIIS). Published by Universitas Hindu Indonesia. 2018.
https://www.neliti.com/journals/ijiis.
Recent Research Papers Presented: (In detail)
Interpreting the Political in the Infrastructural Body of Christ: the Church Union Movement of
South India.” Conference Theme: Issues, Questions and Debates on Christianity Past and
Contemporary in Asia: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Hosted by the International Journal of
Asian Christianity. January 2018.
“Literary Canon Formation and Religion in Colonial and Postcolonial India: Situating the Crisis
in English Studies”. Literature and Religion: Re-reading the Classics Today. Interdisciplinary Joint
Conference. Madras University, Chennai. December, 2018.
“Married to Gods and Goddesses: Sacred Feminine Bodies of Vachanakaras and Yellamma’s
Jogappas and Jogatis of Karnataka”. Indo-China-Indonesia Senior Research Fellowship with
Hong Kong University. Work- in-Progress Presentation. Chennai, May 2018.
Workshop Facilitator: 1.Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Dalit Narratives of
Witness in a Multi – Religious Context 2. Mission From and At the Margins: Dalits and
Christianity in India. Conference on “Moving in the Spirit: Transforming Discipleship.” World
Mission and Evangelism (CWME), Arusha, Tanzania, March 2018, World Council of Churches
2018.
“Spatializing Religio-Racio-Cultural Identities: Karnataka’s Indo-Iranian Muslims and Afro-
Indian Siddis”. International Symposium on Religious Life (ISRL). Theme: “Religion in a
Divided, Multicultural World: Moderation, Fragmentation and Radicalization”. Plenary Speaker
and Discussant, November, 2018. Yogyakarta, Indonesia organised by the Centre for Society and
Religion – Indonesia and the Ministry Of Religious Affairs, Indonesia.
“A Genealogy of Resistance Politics: A Historical Study of the Lingayats of Karnataka”
Panel Theme: “Religion and Socio-Political Violence in South Asia”. 25th European Conference
on South Asian Studies, ECSA, University of Paris S2018, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences
Sociales, Paris, France. July 2018.
Resource Person/BoS /BoE
Doctoral Studies Conclave Subject Expert: Reva University, Bangalore. 2018-2020.
Society for Biblical Literature 2019 Conference Interdisciplinary Planning Committee Core
Group Member.2014-19.
Consultant Editor (Language and Content Editor) International Journal of Asian Christianity
Conference. Asian Cross Cultural Research Centre. 2018.
Resource Person: Workshop Facilitator: at the World Council of Churches CWME
Conference: “Moving in the Spirit: Towards Transformative Discipleship”. Tanzania. Africa.
March 2018.
Moderator of Panel Discussion: “Becoming Woman: Crafting the Female Self in the Private and
Public Spheres”. National Conference, Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College. Bangalore.
2018.
Coordinator. Joint Interdisciplinary International Conference organised by: Bishop Cotton
Women’s Christian College and Madras University. “Multipli’city’ of Spaces: Culture, Religion
and Urbanity in India”. February 21st and 22nd 2019.
Chairperson: “Textual Representations of Urbanity”. Joint Interdisciplinary International
Conference organised by: Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College and Madras University.
“Multipli’city’ of Spaces: Culture, Religion and Urbanity in India”. February 21st and 22nd 2019.
Plenary Speaker: International Symposium on Religious Life (ISRL). Theme: “Religion in a
Divided, Multicultural World: Moderation, Fragmentation and Radicalization”. Plenary Speaker
and Discussant, November, 2018. Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
KANNADA – SRUJANA KANNADA SANGHA
Every year the department conducts a variety of programmes to uphold the language and culture
of Karnataka. The department conducts Guest Lectures, Interclass Literary and Cultural events,
Inter college events along with College Fests, Field Visits, encourages the students in Team
Building Activities such as display of Bulletin Board on unique topics to organize the inter class
events etc. The department regularly makes arrangements to take the students for the theatre visits
to view the plays related to the syllabus, organises seminars, encourages the students to take part
in intercollegiate - Literary and Cultural Events. The department also organises Kannada Nadu-
Nudi Habba and gives Rasarishi Kuvempu Award to the student who secures highest Marks in
Kannada in all the four Semesters – University Examinations.
The Department started the activities of Srujana Kannada Sangha with Chitra Sanchaya- Collage
Competition on 20th July 2018 during the Activity Hour.
The department organised a Guest Lecture on 24th July 2018. Sri. B.V. Raghavan, Founder,
Karnataka Prasara Parishat addressed the I year Students.
Our students contributed articles and sketches for the souvenir of the Intercollegiate Literary and
Cultural Fest Disha.
State Level Seminar:
The Departments of Kannada and Journalism jointly conducted a State Level Seminar on Media
and Kannada Literature, in collaboration with Karnataka Sahitya Academy on 29th August 2018.
The Programme was inaugurated by Sri Vishveshwara Bhat, Chief Editor, Vishwavani
Newspaper. A message and good wishes were given by Rt. Rev. Dr. Prasanakumar Samuel ,
Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese. The Programme was presided over by Dr. Aravinda
Malagatti, President, Karnataka Sahitya Academy. Our Principal, Prof. Mrs. Esther
Prasanakumar spoke about the contribution of Christian missionaries towards Kannada
Literature and Journalism. The Registrar, Karnataka Sahitya Academy Sri Kariyappa welcomed
the gathering. Mrs. Chaya Anilkumar, Head and Asst. Prof., dept., of Journalism spoke on the
significance of the Seminar. Prof. Manonmani S, Head of the Dept. of Kannada introduced the
dignitaries and was the compere for the programme. The Schedule of the programme was as
follows:
Session -1- Print Media and Kannada Literature - Sri. B. M. Haneef , Journalist and Writer
Kannada Literature and Digital Media - Sri G.N. Mohan , Journalist and Writer.
Session -2 - Electronic Media and Kannada Literature-Dr. Smt. Rajeshwari, Bangalore
University
Christian Missionaries contribution towards Kannada Literature and Journalism - Dr. B.S.
Talwadi , Writer.
Valedictory: Dr. Rajashekara Matapathi, Member Co-Ordinator, Karnataka Sahitya Academy
Undergraduate and Post Graduate students from other colleges, Professors and media persons
attended the program along with our students. The Department arranged lunch for all the
dignitaries and participants. The feedback from all the participants was good.
On 11th February 2019 II BBA students displayed the Kannada Bulletin Board On the Topic : Siri
Dhanyagala Mahatva.
On 13th February 2019 Ms. Harshita, III B.Com won the II Prize in the inter college Bhavageethe
competition , organised by Jain College – Kannada Vedike.
On 16th February 2019 Ms. Shashi Prabha, I B.A won the III Prize in the Public Speaking
organised by YMCA.
I B.Com students viewed Shoka Chakra – a play at Ravindra Kalakshetra on 12th March 2019.
II BBA students viewed – ‘Daala’- a play at Ravindra Kalakshetra on 13th March 2019.
The department’ organised a field visit to ‘ Janapada Lokotsava’ on 15th March 2019.
Interclass Competitions like Pictionary, Drawing, Quiz, Rangoli, Singing, Group and Solo Dance,
Fashion Show etc., were organised from 18th March 2019 to 3rd April 2019.
Kannada Nadu Nudi Habba
The department organised Kannada Nadu Nudi Habba on 3rd April 2019. Mrs. K.M .Janaki,
Director, Kannada and Culture Department, Govt., of Karnataka, Sri. L.Y. Rajesh, Police
Inspector and Vigilance Officer in Bengaluru Development Authority and Sri Vasudhendra, a
famous Kannada writer were the Chief Guests. Our Principal Prof. Esther Prasanakumar presided
over the programme and congratulated the Chief Guests on their contribution towards the
younger generation. Police Inspector Sri. L Y Rajesh is a person who believes that being
approachable and friendly works better in law enforcement. Thus he breaks the language barrier
in the multilingual city Bengaluru by teaching Kannada to techies in the city as a way of dealing
with cases of road rage. He is helping to break the language barrier by distributing books on basic
Kannada among the people and also by organising basic Kannada classes during the weekends.
He interacted with our students and created awareness about voting by showing a video about “
First time Voters”. The programme concluded with the cultural events. Students enthusiastically
took part in the group dance and fashion show.
Ms. Bhoomika, Final Year BCA is the recipient of the Rasarishi Kuvempu Award for securing the
highest marks in Kannada in all the four Semesters of the Bangalore University Examinations.
Dr. S Manonmani, Professor and Head of the Department
Seminars/ Guest lectures:
Participated in the Loka Samvvada, at BCU Foundation Lecture Series on “My Idea of Karnataka
and Revisiting Early Karnataka in the Company of Pioneering Researchers and Writers” at Jnana
Jyothi Auditorium, Bangalore Central University on 28th March 2018.
Participated in the National Seminar on “Madyayugina Bhakthi Vividha Ayamagala
anusandhaana” on 25th October 2018 organised by the Department o Kannada and Culture,
Government of Karnataka.
Participated in the National level Seminar on 28th October 2019 organised by the Kannada
Department of Mumbai University, on “ Kannada Pragne andu- indu”.
Spoke on “ Samshodhana karyada iti-mitigalu.” in the National level Seminar on 28th October
2019 organised by the Kannada Department of Mumbai University and received a felicitation
from Dr. Baraguru Ramachandrappa .
Guest Speaker at Vasavi Vidya Niketan, spoke on the Topic – Allama Prabhuvina Bedagina
Vachanagalu on 16th August 2018.
Guest Speaker at Goodwill Christian College Bangalore, spoke on the Topic –“Basavannanavara
Vachanagalu – Ondu avalokana” on 11th September 2018.
Positions held:
Member of the BOS , Bengaluru Central University.
Member of the BOE , Bengaluru Central University.
Member of the BOE , Smt. VHD Home Science College.
Bengaluru Central University – Founders’ Day Organizing committee member.
External Evaluator , for Mumbai University Ph.D/M.Phil Courses.
HINDI
A requisition for the revival of the memorial of Munshi Premchand at his village Lamhi (Uttar
Pradesh) was submitted by Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav on 17th July 2018 which was recommended
for consideration by Sri. Chandrashekar Kambar, President, Sahitya Academy to the Minister of
Culture, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, New Delhi, on 24th July 2018.
On 31st July 2018 ‘Premchand Jayanthi’ was celebrated in the college. Inauguration of ‘Hindi
Parishad’ was organised during the event and the following are the names of the elected
representatives of the Parishad. Ms. Divya – I B.A, Ms. Abreen Khanum – I B.Sc., Ms. Khusboo
Kuwar – I B.Com ‘A’, Ms. Varsha Gour – I B.Com ‘B’, Ms. Sonal – I BBA, Ms. Siddiqua – I
BCA, Ms. Nilufer – II B.A, Ms. Misba Sultana – II B.Sc., Ms. Amreen Sultana – II B.com ‘A’,
Ms. Prerana Osthawal - II B. com 'B', Ms. Afshan - II BBA, Ms. A.N. Rushda Usra – II BCA
A Brief Report about Hindi Diwas:
Hindi Diwas was celebrated in the college on a grand scale with the theme of ‘Bharatiya Naari
ke Badhte Kadam’ on 14th September 2018. Various literary competitions like creative writing,
poetry recitation, pick’n’speak, solo singing, group dance, dumb charades etc., were arranged
during the Hindi Pakhwada which was organised a fortnight before Hindi Diwas. A very eminent
Hindi writer and stage artist cum director, Shri. Susheel Kumar Singh, from Lucknow was the
Chief Guest for the occasion. The Principal, Prof. Esther Prasanakumar presided over the function.
The following is the list of prize winners who received the prizes from the chief guest.
Creative Writing:
Afshan.K – II BBA - 1st prize, Misba Taj – II BCA - 2nd prize , Vani. K.S – I B.Com’A’ 3rd
prize
Poetry Recitation:
Anupriya Kumari – II BBA - 1st prize, R.Priyanka Rao – I BCA- 2nd prize, Siddiqua.N – I BCA
3rd prize
Pick ‘n’ Speak :
Afshan.K –II BBA-1st prize, Misba Taj -II BCA- 2nd prize, Vani.K.S –I B.Com’A’- 3rd prize
Solo Singing :
Ruksar –I B.Com’B’-1st prize , Preeti Sharma –II B.Com’B’- 2nd prize , Misba Taj –II BCA
3rd prize
Group Dance :
Afshan & group – II BBA - 1st prize , Richika & group – I B.Com’B’- 2nd prize
Dumb Charades :
Misba Taj and Misba Zaiba – II BCA- 1st prize, Zenab and Hajira – II BCA-2nd prize
Afiya and Arshiya – I B.Com’A’- 3rd prize
In his address, the Chief Guest appreciated the department for the way the event was planned and
organised. He spoke on the importance of Hindi language at national and regional level. He
reiterated on the point that organising this kind of programme will definitely promote Hindi in the
non Hindi speaking States.
A Special Report exclusively on the Workshop conducted by the department on ‘Alakh Azadi Ki’,
a drama, prescribed as text book for the II B.Com, Hindi students, by the Bangalore University.
It was a matter of great pride that one of the prominent Hindi Literary stalwarts, Shri. Susheel
Kumar Singh from Lucknow, who is a renowned stage artist, producer and director as well
responded to the request of the Department of Hindi and came to Bangalore for a span of almost
one month to train our students in theatre acting for his drama ‘Alakh Azadi Ki’, a text book
prescribed for the II B.Com students of Bangalore University. The students who didn’t have any
idea of the theatre performance accepted this challenging act and co-operated with the author and
director, who was full of praises for their sincere efforts. It was first of its kind in Bangalore,
where-in the writer himself was training and directing his own play.
The HOD, with the support of the principal, faculty and students worked day and night towards
the successful accomplishment of the great idea of his. It was performed by the students in ADA
Rangamandira, JC Road, Bangalore, on 1st October,2018. The department extended its invitation
to watch the live show and also to interact with the author to various colleges of Bangalore. The
response was so overwhelming that many came to watch and participate in the event from places
like Tumkur,Tiptur and Nelamangala. A total of 750 teachers and students witnessed the live
drama in which our students won the hearts of many.
Shri.Uday Kumar Singh, President, Akhil Bharatiya Ekta Manch, was the Chief Guest for the
occasion. He spoke on the importance of the contribution of youth towards Nation building and
the sacrifices of our Armed Forces while protecting our Nation. During his addressing, he
expressed his opinion that we all should have the true awareness about the concept and importance
of Independence and self reliability, which is the main theme of ‘Alakh Azadi Ki.’ Dr. Mythili
Rao, Dean, Dept. of Languages, Jain University, was invited as Guest Speaker for the event.
The department expresses its gratitude to the Principal Prof. Esther Prasanakumar, without whose
co-operation and timely advice, this event would not have been such a great success. A special
thanks to the author Shri. Susheel Kumar Singh, who took interest in training for the theatre
performance.
The following are the various events in which Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav, Head of the Department
was invited at different levels :
Kendriya Vidyalay, Danapur Cantt. Patna, Bihar, under Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, invited
Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav as Jury Member on the occasion of Social Science Exhibition on the
theme 'Ek Bharath Shresth Bharath' which was conducted on 10th and 11th August 2018 at Patna.
As a Subject Expert for the interview conducted by BMS College for Women Bangalore for the
post of Hindi faculty on 29th June 2018.
Dr. Nitte Shankara Adyantha Memorial First Grade College, Bangalore invited him as
Resource Person for a programme on ‘Alakh Azadi ki’ which was conducted on 7th September,
2018.
As a judge for an Inter-School Hindi Debate Competition which was organised by Army Public
School, Bangalore on 7th September, 2018.
As Chief Guest by The Canara Bank Head Office, J.C. Road, Bangalore to their office on the
occasion of Hindi Diwas Celebrations on 14th September 2018.
A panel discussion on ‘Dakshin Bharath mein Hindi ka Vikas’ was organised by Doordarshan
Kendra, Bangalore on 14th September, 2018. He was invited to anchor the programme which
consisted of 3 panel members representing Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. It was telecasted at
10:00 am on the same day and re-telecast on 15th September 2018 in the afternoon.
As a Guest Speaker by Reva University, Bangalore which celebrated Hindi Diwas on 17th
September 2018.
As a Chief Guest by MES Institute of Management, Bangalore which had organised Hindi
weekly programme in their Institution for their function on 28th September 2018.
He was invited by Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore as a Resource Person to deliver a talk on
‘Kurukshetra’, a prominent work in Hindi Literature, on 28th September,2018. He was the Chief
Guest for ‘Hindi Diwas’ which was organised on the same day.
He was invited as a Chief Guest by the Literary Club, Don Bosco College, Bangalore, which
celebrated Hindi Diwas on 9th October,2018.
He chaired a session and presented a paper as well in a UGC sponsored 2 day National Level
seminar organised by the Hindi Department, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore University, on
30th and 31st October, 2018. The paper presentation was on the topic ‘Samakaleen Kahani- Katha
ke Mukhya Sarokar.’
He was invited as Subject Expert for an International Conference in Hindi on ‘Pravasi Sahitya
Evam Hindi Bhasha ka Mahatva’ arranged by Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore on
7th and 8th January, 2019.
Jain University, Centre for Management Studies, Bangalore invited him to deliver a Guest
Lecture on ‘Hindi Language as a skill set for Career Prospects’ on 12th January,2019.
He was invited as one of the Speakers to address a gathering by Anuvrat Samiti, Jain Samaj
Bangalore, at Terah Panth Bhavan , Gandhi Nagar on 24th February, 2019 which had organised an
event to pay homage to the martyrs of the Phulwama Attack.
‘HUM’ Jain Social Service Organisation, Bangalore, invited him as a Speaker on the occasion of
International Women’s Day, at ADA Rangamandira, Bangalore on 8th March,2019.
He was invited by the Christ Junior College, Bangalore on 12th April, 2019 for voice recording
on ‘Sujan Bhagat’ and ‘Bade Ghar ki Beti’ stories written by Munshi Premchand; ‘Bholaram ka
Jeev’ and ‘Ninda Ras’ written by Harishanksr Parsai for content digitalization.
Prasaar Bharathi (India Public Service Broadcaster) Doordarshan Kendra, Bangalore had
organised a Workshop in their unit for Non-Hindi speaking employees between 22nd October and
29th October 2018. Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav handled classes of Prabodh,Praveen and Prajna for
the employees during the mentioned period.
Positions held:
Board of Studies, Bangalore Central University for the year 2018-2020.
Board Of Studies, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore
Prof. Jai Laxmi, Faculty Member
Seminars Attended:
Faculty Development Programme – Power Point Using Animation conducted by ALPHA TECH
ACADEMY on 10th August 2018.
Paper Presentations:
In the International Conference on ‘Vedesh Mein Rah Rahey Pravasi Bhartiyoo Kee Chounotiya”
at Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bangalore on 7th and 8th January 2019.
FRENCH
Apart from the academic course, the French Department focused on various practices and activities
to understand and appreciate the culture of France and other Francophone countries.
Sound-bites and audio files to enhance listening and pronunciation skills, listen to the French
songs. Quizlet (an online application) Flashcards for vocabulary. links to online sites for grammar
exercises. comprehension passages and writing exercises. oral interaction to improve speaking
skills were used.
Assignments were given to students and presentations were made on the following topics with
PPT Presentation on Ecologically important Natural Reserves in France, Francophone countries
and French festivals.
Departmental Activities: FRENCH FEST 2017- PPT Presentation, Quiz, Crossword, Singing,
Pictionary, Chasse de Trésor (Treasure Hunt) Competitions. French Movie shown: La Famille
Bélier.
Mrs. Thayabunnissa Mohamed, Asst. Prof.
HISTORY
Apart from conventional classroom teaching the following methods are also used. Seminars,
assignments or projects are given to students and the same are reviewed. Students are taught to
prepare Mind Maps, which are an extremely versatile and accessible approach to help visualize
and understand the subject. Weak students are identified and remedial classes are conducted for
them. A general counselling is also given to the students to improve their overall academic
performance.
The Bulletin Board of the department was put up by the Final year students by Ms. Renuka S, Ms.
Noor Fathima and Ms. Pritika on the topic “Major Wars of India”.
The Department organized a field visit cum educational trip to Janapada Loka on 28th February
2019.
Ms. Shruthi Nagaiah, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department.
ECONOMICS
Guest Lectures and Field Trips organised during the year:
An International multi-disciplinary symposium on ‘Systems Management – an Overview’ was
organized on 23rd July 2018 by the Dept. of Management, Commerce, Economics, Computer
Science & Physics. Students and staff from various colleges were invited. The department
organised a visit to the RBI & FIRC (Financial Inclusion Resource Centre) for I B.Com. and II
BA students on 29th August 2018 as part of their curriculum development program. The Final B.A.
students were taken to a Food Processing Industry on 2nd March 2019 to have a practical experience
about Assembly Line Management.
Group Wise Projects were given viz., II B.A. ‘India 2019”, III B.A. i) Human Rights ii) Sectoral
Developments, I B.Com. – Types of Customers – Role Play
Fest Conducted – during the inter-collegiate Fest –‘Disha-2018’ the Department organized two
events - a) Pick-n-Speak & b) Collage. A number of colleges participated in the same.
The Bulletin Board was on the topic ‘Women in Industry’
Ms. B G Jyothi, Prof and Head of the Department & Ms. Joyce Metilda Irudayam, Prof.
Both completed a Faculty Development Programme “on Powerpoint using Animation” conducted
by ALPHA TECH ACADEMY on 10th August 2018.
Both participated in the multi-disciplinary Symposium – ‘Systems Management – an Overview’
on 23rd July 2018.
Both are mentors and have conducted 4 mentoring sessions with mentees and addressed issues as
and when the need arose.
Ms. B.G.Jyothi was the convenor of Criteria 2 of SSR and member of IQAC.
PSYCHOLOGY
28th July 2018: Dr Vijayshri was invited by VVN Degree College to conduct a workshop for the
parents of degree students on ‘Parenting the Millenials.
September 2018: Mrs. Monisha Muliyil, Faculty Member was invited to conduct a workshop in
psychology over SIX sessions for Karnataka Central Diocese Women’s Fellowship-Family
Counseling Course ‘Divyabhodini’
10th October and 17th November 2018: Dr Vijayshri conducted a 2 day Faculty Development
program ‘Nurturing the self :The teacher & the Taught ‘ Empowerment through an experiential
approach for over 30 faculty members each day. The topics covered were ’Communication to the
digital Generation’ and Professional Ethics
19th February 2019: Dr Vijayshri conducted a workshop on Invitation from MHRDC .The topic
was “Creating Mental health Awareness among the youth” This was part of the Refresher
course for 31 Faculty members from the Departments of Education, Physical Education &
Psychology ,held at the MHRDC at the Bangalore University campus
8th and 9th April 2019 at Chennai: Dr. Vijayashri Ravi was invited at the International Conference
on Health Psychology on the topic “Exploring the role of personal narratives/stories in creating
mental health literacy among adolescent girls”.
Dr. Renuka Paul, Faculty Member, was awarded the ‘Best Teacher Award’ by the Presidency
University
Ms. Monica P, Faculty Member, attended a National Seminar at Christ University on 21st February
2019 themed ‘Debating Sustainability: Discourses on Environment and Development’ and also
conducted a Workshop on ‘The Importance of Vocational Training For the Special Children” at
Arpana, School for Special Education on 21st March 2019.
The Department conducted an Industrial Visit to Thai-Ashique Chemicals and Cosmetics Ltd.
Science Day was celebrated with a visit to NIMHANS and a Psychology Newsletter Vol 2 was
released. The Bulletin Board of the Department has been adjudged the best for the Academic Year
2018-2019. It was on the theme “ Mental Health Awareness and Psychological First Aid”
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Fest Conducted:
At the annual intercollegiate literary and cultural fest – DISHA 2018 where the theme was –
“ECHECS” The Queens Resurgence, which was held on 18th and 19th September 2018 the
department organized an event on “Poster Making”(National Identity)
Bulletin Board:
The II and Final year students put up a bulletin board on the topic “Karnataka Election 2018” -
the struggle of forming a government displayed on 23rd July2018.
Departmental Activity and Mentoring Activity:
The Final and II year students were taken for one day regional seminar “Education, Empowerment
and Emancipation” on 5th March 2019 organized by the research unit – Indian Social Institute,
Bangalore. General counseling is done regularly in the class which is related to academics and
non-academics and motivating them towards examinations and towards life.
Interdisciplinary colloquium:
The Final year students of B A –HEP were a part of International colloquium on “Gender
Equality and Inequality” on 10th August 2018 organised by Gloucester Diocese.
Mrs. Hemalatha MS, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department
Seminar/ Conference Attended :
Attended a one day national seminar on “Indigenous Knowledge System : A Multi- Disciplinary
Exploration – Returning to the roots” on 4th September 2018 organized by Jyoti Nivas Autonomous
College, Bangalore.
Attended a one day Regional Seminar on “Education Empowerment and Emancipation” on 5th
March 2019 organized by the Research Unit – India Social Institute, Bangalore
Paper Publication:
Research Paper “ICT Creative Learning” was published in the conference proceedings with ISBN
number—9789353009298 at Dr. S Gopalaraju Govt. First Grade College, Anekal, Bengaluru
Positions held:
BOS member for Jyoti Nivas Autonomous College in 2018.
JOURNALISM
The Department of Journalism conducted various activities with the motto of imparting education
with a practical approach. A glimpse of activities conducted include:
International Multidisciplinary Symposium:
23-07-2018: The Department of Journalism along with Departments of Computer Science,
Commerce, Economics, Physics and Management organised an International Multidisciplinary
Symposium on ‘Systems Management- An Over View’. Rt. Rev. Dr. Prasanakumar Samuel,
Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Ruth Susannah, HOD-Computer
Science Networking School of Business and IT, St. Clair College, Windsor, Canada, Prof. N. S.
Ashok Kumar, Chairman, Dept. of Communication and Dean, Faculty of Science, Bangalore
University, Mr. Glen Brass, Founder and Principal Consultant, People Pulse were the resource
persons. The Principal Prof. Esther Prasanakumar welcomed the dignitaries.
State Level Seminar:
29-08-2018: State level seminar on "Madhyama mathu Kannada Sahitya" was jointly
organised by Department of Journalism and Kannada in association with Karnataka Sahitya
Academy. Mr. Vishweshwara Bhat, Editor, Vishwavani, inaugurated the seminar. Rt. Rev. Dr.
Prasanakumar Samuel, Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese was the Guest of Honour. Karnataka
Sahitya Academy Chairman Shri. Aravind Malagathi and Registrar Shri. Kappaanna were present.
Principal Prof. Esther Prasanakumar welcomed the dignitaries. Senior Journalists Shri. B M.
Haneef, Shri. G. N Mohan, Media Academician Dr. Rajeshwari R and Kannada writer Shri.
Talavady were the resource persons. Mr. Rajashekar Matapathi, Member, KSA was the resource
person for the Valedictory.
Inter Collegiate Competition:
18-09-2018:Inter-collegiate 'Verbattle' event was conducted during "DISHA 2018". Around 20
colleges participated in the competition. Media Professional Ms. Feona Davis and Health Care
Executive Ms. Srilaxmi were the judges. Both the judges are alumni of the department.
Soft Skill Training Workshop.
09-02-19: A Soft skill training workshop on "Inter-Personal Communication and Team Building”
was conducted in association with Deccan Herald. Corporate Trainer Sushma Kashi conducted the
workshop. Deccan Herald provided certificates for all the participants.
Documentary Film Screening:
13-10-2018: A documentary film "Frame within Frames" was screened for the second year
students.
Inter class PPT :
10-02-19 to 22-02-2019: Inter-class Power Point Presentation was held on various topics related
to the syllabus and media. The best presentation from each class won the prize.
Press visit:
20-02-2019: Staff and students visited Deccan Herald Printing Press at Kumbalgodu to learn the
process of printing a newspaper.
Best Advertisement:
15-03-2019: Final year students prepared a print advertisement on ‘Private Banks offering Home
loans’. The best three advertisements won the prize
Bulletin Board:
Second year students put up the bulletin board on the topic ‘Panorama of Indian Cinema’.
Student Achievements:
Final year student Anjali K under the guidance of Mrs. Chaya Anilkumar presented a paper titled
–‘Usage of Dark Web by Youngsters’ in the National Seminar ‘Mediatron’ held at Jyothi Nivas
College on 11/09/2018.
Final year student Priya Cherian won First Prize in the Essay writing competition in the Inter-
Collegiate Fest held at St. Anne’s First Grade College for women on 21/03/2019
I year students Yuthika I, Baisakhi Dhar and Jennifer J’s write up on the Aadhar Card was
published in the Times of India dated 27/09/2018.
Innovative Teaching Practices and Mentoring Activities:
The Department of Journalism adopted various innovative teaching practices such as PPT
presentations, screening of documentary films, preparing advertisement copy, interviewing noted
personalities, bringing out a one page newsletter and editing techniques enabled students to learn
theory subjects with a practical insight. First year students were taught movie review though it is
not part of their syllabus.
To hone the writing skill of budding journalists and to learn the nuances of print media various
practical oriented assignments and projects were given to the students. The Departmental
newsletter ‘Prism’ will be brought out by the end of the semester. Weak students were identified
and special coaching was given during the remedial class and lunch hour. Students with low
attendance were referred to the college counsellor. Value education and career guidance were
given to students.
Publicity:
The Department actively co-ordinated in the publicity work of the college by sending press
releases and inviting the press to various college programs. Various reports of college programmes
were published in the leading Kannada and English newspapers.
Mrs. Chaya Anilkumar, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department
Paper Presentation:
Paper entitled-‘Portrayal of Women in Kannada Serials-Realistic and Unrealistic’, in the National
Conference on ‘A Multidisciplinary approach to Culture and Gender Roles’ held at St. Claret
College on 11/04/2019.
Radio Program:
Invited by All India Radio for the Talk show programme and spoke on ‘Gender Equality& Media’
which was broadcast on 25/08/2018
Seminar Attended:
Attended a Faculty Development Program on ‘PowerPoint using Animation’ jointly conducted by
Alpha Tech Academy and BCWCC for the Academic year 2018-19.
Positions Held:
Member-Board of Studies, UG Journalism, Bangalore Central University
Member-Board of Examination, UG Journalism, BCU and set first and second semester question
paper for December 2018/May 2019 examination respectively.
External Member for the October 2018 and April2019 UG Journalism examination of NMKRV
College and set fifth semester and second semester question papers respectively
External Member for the October 2018 and April 2019 UG Journalism examination of Maharani
Lakshmi Ammani College for Women and set first and sixth semester question papers respectively
SOCIOLOGY
The department uses various innovation methods like ICT, Screening of documentaries on
different topics related to the syllabus such as Corruption, Violence against Women- Domestic
Violence – Female Foeticide, Kidnap, Murder, Dowry-deaths etc. The SPE Students of III BA
displayed a Bulletin Board on the theme “Changing Trends in the Indian Society”. The students
were given assignments from the previous question papers. Remedial classes were organized for
academic upgrading and revision tests were conducted for weaker students. Seminars from
syllabus were given to students for academic enrichment and weak students were identified and
assignments and test were given to them.
Guest Lecture:
A Guest Lecture was conducted on 24th August 2018 for the III BA Students related to the Syllabus
Paper- VI “Sociology Of Health And Medicine” by Dr. Lily John, CSI Hospital Bangalore to
understand the Interpersonal relationship in the hospital system-Doctor/patient relationship and
Doctor/Nurse relationship.
Seminars:
One Staff and 12 Students attended a One day Regional Seminar on “Education, Empowerment
and Emancipation” on 5th March 2019 organized by the Research Unit Indian Social Institute,
Bangalore.
Field Trip-Visit to Bangalore Baptist Hospital:
One Staff and 50 Students of I ,II and III BA(SPE) went on a Hospital visit on 27th August 2018
in accordance with the curriculum “Sociology of Health and Medicine”. The students were guided
into the BBH Kurien Foundation Community, Health and Research of SERC (Simulation
Education Research Centre). Dr. Caroline Elizabeth and Dr. Leebark Raja welcomed and
addressed the staff and students and briefed them about the hospital community health division
and the services rendered to the people.
Inter – Collegiate Competitions:
The inter-collegiate Street Play competition was conducted during Disha on 18th Sept 2018.
Around 08 colleges participated in the event on the theme – “Echecs-The Queens Resurgence”.
Based on the theme ‘Women Empowerment’.
Inter-Class Seminars:
The III BA Students prepared power point presentations related to the syllabus – Methods and
Techniques of Social Research Paper-VII on various topics - Sources of Data –Documentary
sources and Field sources of data on 1st April 2019.
The II BA Students prepared power point presentations related to the syllabus Physical
Anthropology, ‘Man’s place in the Animal Kingdom’, Cultural Anthropology, Acculturation and
Assimilation on 1st April 2019.
The I BA Students prepared power presentations related to the syllabus –Constitutionally
recognized minorities-Religious minorities in General, ‘Functions of National Commission
Minorities’ on 25th March 2019.
Mrs. Rajkumari J, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department
Attended a One day National Seminar on “Indigenous Knowledge Systems: A Multi- Disciplinary
Exploration – Returning to the Roots” on 14th September 2018 organized by Jyoti Nivas College
(Autonomous) Bangalore.
Attended a One day Regional Seminar on “Education , Empowerment and Emancipation on 25th
March 2019 organized by Research Unit Indian Social Institute, Bangalore.
Published a Research Paper “Effect of Digitalization On Higher Education Institutions in Rural
India” in the conference proceedings with ISBN number—9789353009298
Mrs. Aswathy Chandragiri, Asst. Prof
Attended a National Seminar at Christ University on 21st February 2019 themed ‘Debating
Sustainability: Discourses on Environment and Development’. She has also completed an online
course on ‘Social Norms, Social Change -1’ by University of Pennsylvania and UNICEF on
Course era.
COMMERCE
Workshops/Internships/Conferences attended by Students:
03 students from II and III BCOM attended an International inter disciplinary conference on
“Multiplicity of Spaces: Religion, Culture and Urbanity in India” organized by University of
Madras, Chennai.
14 students from III BCOM participated in career orientation workshop – “Career Conclave”
organized by BMS College for Women, Bangalore.
05 students from III BCOM participated in “ASEAN – Business Meet” organized by Rotaract
District Council at Lalith Ashok Hotel, Bangalore.
04 students from III BCOM attended a workshop – “Be your own Boss” organized by
Entrepreneurship Cell, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
05 students did their internship with “Million Dreams” for a period of 30 days.
Seminars Organised:
The Department organized a one day “International Multi - Disciplinary Symposium on Systems
Management” – An overview on 23rd July 2019
Guest Lectures Organised:
‘Sentiments and Professionalism’ by Dr. Vinnarasi from Christ University on 31st March 2019
‘Goods & Service Tax’ by Mr. Naveen from Christ University on 14th December 2018
‘Insights on Stock and Commodity markets’by Mr. Praveen from Geojit on 12th February 2019
‘Retail Management’ by Mrs. Shyamala Raman, Tamera (Titan industry) on 2nd April 2019
Certificate Courses Conducted:
50 Hrs. of TALLY ERP 9 Course, by Alpha Tech Academy, Bangalore.
90 Hrs. of Fashion Designing, on Basics of Measurement by Mrs. Rama Rani
90 Hrs. of Fashion Designing, on History of Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Design ideas, Tie and
Dye, Garment Construction, Draping, Fashion show and Photography by Ms. Faria Gaffar from
Designer Studio, Bangalore.
Industrial Visits Organised:
Mrs. Saadia Hameed, Mrs. Rachel Joshua and Ms. Vidya Shree R organized a visit to
‘DECATHLON’ for I B. Com. students to give a practical insight on Retailing Business.
Mrs. Powlin Sahayarani organized a field visit for 50 students from II B. Com ‘A’ to Sri Mayura
Kitchens Pvt. Ltd.
Mrs. Porkodi S organized an industrial visit to Coco – Cola Ltd, Bidadi for 50 students from II B.
Com. to give a practical exposure on the production process. She also organized a field visit to
Dairy Day, Bangalore for 50 students from III B.Com. for an insight about the production of dairy
products.
Outreach Programme:
The Department organized a social visit to an orphanage for specially - abled children “His
Paradise for Deserted” and helped in assisting the caretaker of the orphanage. The students donated
steel benches and groceries.
Student Achievements:
Ms. Spoorthy Gowda and Ms. Kavya Mohan, III B.Com. ‘C’ participated in the international level
Throwball Championship match organized by Malaysian Independent Asian Club, Malaysia.
Seminars and Workshops attended by the Faculty:
Mrs. Prathiba David, Assoc. Prof.
One day orientation on “Assessment and Accreditation of Affiliated Colleges By NAAC”
organized by MLA Academy of Higher Learning on 28th Feb 2018.
Ms. Suriya Naaz, Asst. Prof.
“Contemporary and Innovative Business Practices for a Collaborative India” organized by T. John
College on 26th June 2018
National workshop on “Intellectual property rights: Significance in Business and Research”
organized by St. Anne’s First Grade College for Women on11th September 2018.
National Seminar on “Globalism: Opportunities and Challenges For Better Tomorrow” organized
by Infant Jesus Evening College on 9th April 2018
Mrs. Saadia Hameed, Asst. Prof.
Participated in a Faculty Development Programme on “Instructional Design in Higher Education
And Ind AS organized by Department of Commerce, on 11th October 2018 organized by
Department of Commerce, B.M.S College for Women, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004.
Presented a research paper on “Digital Marketing and use of Social Media in Healthcare in
India” in an National Conference on “Contemporary and Innovative Business Practices for a
Collaborative India, Organized by T. John College on 26th June 2018
Presented a paper titled” Contemporary Issues in marketing of healthcare” at the one Day National
Conference organized by Department of Commerce and Management, Surana College, Peenya,
Bangalore on 7th September 2018.
Mrs. Rachel Joshua, Asst. Prof.
Attended an International Conference on “Emerging Global Trends in Accounting, Finance and
Taxation” organized by Jain Deemed to be University on 27th February 2019
Mrs. Jenifer Soniya S, Asst. Prof. and Ms. Vidya Shree R, Asst. Prof.
Attended a workshop on Orientation of VI Semester B.Com. – Business Taxation Syllabus,
Bangalore University on 19th March 2019
Ms. Vandana M, Asst. Prof.
Attended an International Conference on “Emerging Global Trends in Accounting, Finance and
Taxation” organized by Jain Deemed to be University on 27th February 2019
Positions held:
Mr. J E Khaleel Ahmed was Paper Evaluator for Christ University, Mount Carmel College and
Bangalore University for III and IV Semester BCOM papers. He was also aViva Voce Examiner
for B.Com. and BBA courses at Mount Carmel College.
Ms. Suriya Naaz was a question paper setter for the subject Accounting and Financial Management
for II BCA, III Semester, Government Arts and Science college for Nov/Dec 2018.
Mrs. Powlin Sahayarani was an external evaluator for MCOM – Indirect Tax, Christ University
Dec - 2018/Apr – 2019.
Mrs. Saadia Hameed, Mrs. Porkodi and Mrs. Jenifer Soniya were paper evaluators for Bangalore
University BBA/ BCOM, II and VI semester papers.
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Guest Lectures Organised:
On 23rd November 2018, the department organized two guest lectures on the topic of GST and
International business. The resource people were Mr. Pradeep Shetty a Chartered Accountant and
Prof. Lubna Amreen.
Conference/ Symposium:
On 23rd July 2018 The Department organized an International Symposium on the topic “Systems
Management – an Overview”. The resource people were Prof. N.S. Ashok Kumar, Chairperson
and Dean Faculty of Science, Bangalore University, Mrs. Ruth Susannah, H.O.D. Computer
Science Networking, School of Business and IT, St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, Canada and
Mr. Glen Brass, Founder and Principal Consultant-Peoples Pulse.
Industrial Visit:
The Department oraganized an Industrial tour to Hyderabad from 07/09/18 T0 10/09/18 students
of Final year BBA were taken for the Tour. The industries visited were Kwality Photonics Pvt.
Ltd., Ledchip Indus Pvt. Ltd., Electronics complex, Kushaiguda, Hyderabad-062.
Certificate Course Conducted:
The Department in association with Alpha tech Academy for the year 2018-19 conducted a
certificate course for the students of I BBA on “Basic Tally, ERP 9+ and Basic Excel.
Fests Conducted:
The Intercollegiate Management Fest NISHKA 2018 was conducted on 18th of August 2018. The
Theme this year was “TIME: SECONDS MINUTES HOURS…THE WAY OUR MIND
WORKS”. Students from various colleges participated in events like Finance, Marketing, Best
Manager, Business Quiz and Entrepreneurship Management.
The Inter-Class Management fest 2018 based on the theme DIVERGENT was conducted during
the month of February and March. Students from I, II and III BBA participated in the events like
Gospel, Mock-tail making, Tic-Tac, Carom, Make-up artist, Ludo, Cooking without fire,
Marketing, Public relations, Best Manager, Entrepreneurship Development, Mehendi Art and
Human Resource
Outreach Programme:
The Department made a visit to CSI Bethany Old Age Home, Channapatna.
Mentoring Activities:
Groups of 25-30 students are divided under each mentor. The mentor has details of each student
under them and has a record of the mentoring activities like counselling, encouragement in
extracurricular activities and remedial classes.
Mrs. Leena Jyotsna Raymond, Asst. Prof.
Seminars/Conferences Attended:
A National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights – Significance in Business and Research”
organized by St. Anne’s First Grade College for Women on 15th September 2018
A one day FDP on “Enhancing Institutional Excellence – the Role of teachers and management”
organized by BET College of Management and Science on 19th January 2019.
A State Level Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Retail Management” organized by BMS
College for Women on 2nd March 2019
Publications:
A paper titled “Digitalization in marketing for rural urban women entrepreneurs and their
economic growth” in a UGC approved journal of BMS College for Women.
Mrs. Rebecca Theodore, Asst. Prof.
Seminars Attended:
A 2 day workshop on Digital Marketing on 2nd and 3rd June 2018 at Eduimperia and Laureates
Academy, Noida.
A one day UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Contemporary Issue in Retail Management”
on 2nd March 2019 at BMS College for Women.
Papers Presented:
A one day UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Retail Management”
on 2nd March 2019 at BMS College for Women. The title of the Paper was “Digitalization in
Marketing of Rural and Urban Women Entrepreneur in Economic Growth”
Publications:
International Journal of Scientific engineering and Technology Research. Presented a paper
entitled “The Marketing challenges for the next decade”. In the organizing committee of IJSETR,
during July 16, 2018. ISSN 2319-8885, Volume No 7, Issue No. 7
UGC Journal – Published the paper entitled “Digital Marketing: Comparative Study” during
September 2018. Journal of emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (ISSN : 2349-5162).
Volume No. 5, Issue No. 9. ISSN UGC approved.
UGC Journal – Published the paper entitled “Effect of Digital Marketing for marketers and
consumers” during November 2018. International Journal of Scientific Research and Review. An
ISO: 7021-2008 certified Journal. ISSN No: 2279-543x. Volume no. 7, Issue no. 11.
Mrs. Sheela Margaret, Asst. Prof.
Seminars Attended:
Participated in an International Conference on “Sustaining a Competitive Edge in Changing Global
Scenario: Challenges, practices and innovations” on 6th and 7th February 2018 at Christ University.
Paper Presentations:
In a National conference on the topic “Mobile apps for higher education in India :A Business
Perspective ”on 23rd April 2018 at United Mission Degree College.
In a National Conference on the topic “ A study on Android Application for Higher Education”
on 18th March 2019 at Sri Devaraja Urs Govt. ,First Grade College, Hunsur.
PHYSICS
Workshops organised:
A one day workshop was conducted for students on the topic NANO SCIENCE by Dr. Uma Ullas
Pradhan, Associate Professor, Center for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy
(CIIRC) on 22nd February 2018.
Field visit:
All B. Sc. (PMC) students were taken to Visheswariah Museum and Planetarium
Fests conducted:
The Department organised Tangram Puzzle Solving for the annual inter-collegiate fest of the
College - Disha on 18th and 19th September 2018.
Mentoring activities: the Department was involved in focusing on the issues of the students related
to studies, friendship (family), motivation for co-curricular activities, value of life.
Ms. Anitha Clarin, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department:
Seminars /Conferences Attended:
A one day workshop on “Fourier series and its Applications” on 22nd July 2018 at Vivekananda
Degree College, Bangalore
Memberships:
Member of BOS for Jyothi Nivas Autonoumus College.
Member of BOS for NMKRV College.
Member of BOS for Physics Forum.
CHEMISTRY
The Department organised a Guest Lecture by Dr. Geetharani, Assistant Professor, Department of
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was organized on 20 th
August 2018 for the inauguration of Bishop Cotton Chemical Society. She delivered a talk on the
topic “Metal Catalyzed Borylation Reaction: A step towards Suzuki- Miyaura Coupling Reaction”.
Seminars, problem-solving and project works were given to advanced learners for academic
enrichment and to improve communication and presentation skills. Special coaching classes were
organized and revision tests were conducted for slow learners.
Dr. Jacqueline T R, Professor and Head of the Department:
Conferences and Seminars attended:
A two day Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on “ New Frontiers in Chemistry” organized
by the Department of Chemistry, Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous), Bangalore
held on 10th and 11th August 2018.
A three-day International Conference on Multifunctional Advanced Materials ICMAM-2018 held
from 5th to7th October 2018 at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India.
Paper Presentations:
Jacqueline T. Rajamathi, C. Nethravathi and Michael Rajamathi, “NanoporousCuS for visible
light photocatalysis”,International Conference on Multifunctional Advanced Materials ICMAM-
2018 at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India2018.
Research Publications:
C. Nethravathi, Ragesh Nath R., Jacqueline T. Rajamathi and Michael Rajamathi, “Microwave
Assisted Synthesis of Porous Aggregates of CuS Nanoparticles for Sunlight Photocatalysis” ACS
Omega, 2019, 4, 4825-4831.
Ms. Sarala Sonia, Asst. Prof.
Seminars / Conferences Attended:
Attended a two day workshop on “ Hands-on training on laboratory equipment and
instrumentation” for faculty and Research scholars” organized by Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry of Vijaya College R.V Road Bangalore in association with Equiptronics, Mumbai,
BOS in Chemistry and Biochemistry BCU, BU and BNU Chemistry Teachers Forum on 12th and
13th March 2019.
Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Karminder, Asst. Prof.
Seminars / Conferences Attended:
Attended a two day workshop on “ Hands-on training on laboratory equipment and
instrumentation” for faculty and Research scholars” organized by the Departments of Chemistry
and Biochemistry of Vijaya College R.V Road Bangalore in association with Equiptronics,
Mumbai, BOS in Chemistry and Biochemistry BCU, BU and BNU Chemistry Teachers Forum on
12th and 13th March 2019.
BOTANY
Industrial Visits:
The Department of Botany, Biotechnology & Chemistry organized an industrial visit to Britannia
Biscuit factory and Sula Heritage Winery on 5th April 2019. The students were educated on the
process of biscuit manufacture. They were given live experience of processing biscuits such as
Good Day, Nutritive Digestive, Bourbon etc.
The students also visited Sula Heritage Winery where they witnessed the vineyard and various
processes of wine preparation. The students were also given four different kinds of wine to taste.
Fests Conducted:
During the annual Inter – collegiate festival (DISHA) held on 18th and 19th September 2018, the
Departments of Chemistry, Botany and Biotechnology conducted an event named TABOO. It is
an interesting game to improve the working memory and mental control in an interactive task.
Various colleges participated in the event and won accolades.
Mentoring Activities:
The weaker students were identified and given extra coaching by conducting regular test. The
students were also given counseling on their academic and personal growth. They were guided on
making difficult change from their teenage to adulthood. They were also encouraged about making
decisions of what to expect while focusing on their achievements.
Mrs. Esther Watson, Asst. Prof. and Head of the Department
Attended a Conference - Bangalore Central College celebrated the Centenary of the Department
of Botany on 19th January 2019. An interesting and useful topic on BIOFORTIFICATION (Food
science) was discussed. The conference was an eye opener for many who had different views about
our traditional and modern food styles. It included about 75 faculty from various colleges across
Bangalore. It was an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Botany,
Bangalore Central College.
Ms. Nancy Deborah C, Asst. Prof.
Attended a Conference - Bangalore Central College celebrated the Centenary of the Department
of Botany on 19th January 2019. An interesting and useful topic on BIOFORTIFICATION (Food
science) was discussed.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
The department of Biotechnology aims to upgrade scientific knowledge among students in
relation to the curriculum.
Industrial Visit:
The I, II and III B.Sc. CBBt students were taken to the Britannia Biscuit Company located at
Bidadi on 5th April 2019. Students were made aware of the production of varieties of biscuits. The
guide highlighted about Safety Measures, Personal Hygiene, production process, green initiatives
and Distributors. They also enlightened the students about mixing process of wheat, sugar and
other ingredients and how to maintain to the optimum temperature for baking and several other
factors.
The students visited Sula Wines, Channapatna, on 5th April 2019. They were briefed about wine
production. Varieties of grapes are harvested, crushed and further transferred to fermentor-huge
stainless steel vessel wherein yeast and sugar is mixed.
Certificate Courses Conducted:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed on the 6th day of September 2018 by
GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED (GCPPL), JC Road, Bangalore. The
certificate course was started for 8-10 students per session. The students were deputed to undergo
the sensory evaluation of food products and differentiated flavours and aroma of chocolates,
wafers and juices. This course is an on-going project.
Career Counselling : was organized on 8th September 2018 by Alumni Ms. Puja Raunyar from
ERASMUS UNIVERSITY (European). Ms. Puja highlighted about pursuing PG and Ph.D. in the
field of Biotechnology in the various companies. Students were motivated to apply for scholarships
and study abroad.
Mentoring Activities: The students are mentored, met regularly once in a week to guide them in
different aspects of life. The weaker students are identified and remedial classes are conducted on
Thursdays or Fridays usually during lunch hour and break time. Emotionally weak students are
chosen and motivated to face the challenges in life and excel in their studies.
Dr. Sharmila A, Professor and Head of the Department:
Seminars/ Conferences Attended:
Member as a part of the Advisory Committee, a one day National Level Seminar on ‘Conclave
For Natural Disaster Reduction and Sustainable Development’ on 13th October 2018 at KLE
College.
Positions held:
Worked as BOS/ BOE for Government College and Jain University.
Worked as Assistant Custodian for the Bangalore University Examinations.
Dr. Susanna P, Professor:
Worked as the team member of BOS and contributed to syllabus revision of Biotechnology from
Bengaluru Central University 2018-2019.
Worked as Assistant Custodian for the Bangalore University Examinations.
ZOOLOGY
Ms. Surekha and Ms. Shaikh Sarah Mirza, I B.Sc. CZBt, Ms. Syeda Ayesha and Ms. Elina
Moirangthem, II B.Sc. CZBt, presented a poster at the UGC – CPE sponsored ‘One Day State
Level Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife’ organized by the Zoology
Department of K.L.E. Society’s S. Nijalingappa College on 4th October 2018.
Field Visits:
Visit to BAMUL – Bangalore Dairy on 16th August 2018.
Visit to Sericulture Department, Government of India, Ramanagara on 15th February 2019.
Guest Lecture Organised:
Organized a Guest Lecture on Apiculture by M. J.H. Shafi (former Vice Principal and Head of
the Zoology Department – Vijaya College) on 15th March 2019.
Fests Conducted:
The department organized ‘DUMB CHARADES’ for DISHA 2018 on 18th September 2018 on
the topic Life Sciences/Biosciences.
Departmental Newsboard: Parental Care in animals
Mentoring activities: Mrs. S. Anthuvan Grace, Asst. Prof., mentored II B.Sc. NDCZ students.
Attendance issues of students was handled and various problems with regard to students were dealt
with.
HOME SCIENCE
Guest Lectures Conducted:
Ms. Sharmada on the topic “Meal Planning and Food Exchange List” in October 2018.
Ms. Yallina Thomas on the topic “Adolescent Counseling” November 2018.
Industrial Visits/Field Trips:
Visit to Lal Bagh Botanical Garden to study Flower Arrangements in January 2019.
Visit to “Makkala Mandira” to study Preschool sitting in February 2019.
Visit to a Weaving Unit “Devaraj Mills” in April 2019.
Visit to YWCA – Day Care Centre and Centre for Women in March 2019.
Visit to study interiors in Dollars Colony.
Fests: Conducted an event during Disha-2018 on Jewellery Designing.
Mentoring Activities:
Mentoring students of I B.A. (EPH and SPE).
Mentoring students of I B.Sc. (CBBT and CHP).
Awareness Programme:
The students conducted an awareness programme on Hepatitis B in the campus to the college by
displaying informative charts on the subject.
An awareness program on the importance of nutritious food for pre-school children was
conducted during the Parent-Education program held on 13th October 2018.
Mrs. Felicia Sunil, Asst. Prof.
Articles Published
Title – “Identification of Predominant Bacteria present in Skin that causes Malodour in
Garments when combined with Sweat.” Volume 6, Issue IX September 2018. International
Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET).
Ph.D. Thesis Submitted: (awaiting approval)
Submission of Ph.D. thesis in March 2019, to the Gandhigram Rural Institute, deemed to be
University, Dindigul, Madurai. Topic – “Efficacy of Antimicrobial Finish using selected Herbal
Extracts on Silk Filament.”
MATHEMATICS
Methods/Practices are a style of the presentation of content in classroom. The following are some
of the innovative methods that used to make learning process of Mathematics effective.
1.Problem- Solving Method 2.Play-Way Method 3.Laboratory Method
Seminars/Conferences attended by Students:
The II Semester Students and IV Semester Students Ms. Chandana, Ms. Farheen Fathima, Ms. R
Ameena Naushin Khanum, Ms. Misbah Sultana, Ms. Anjum Zehra, and Ms. Aliyah Rehman
participated in a 2 day Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Differential Equations and
Mathematical Methods” at the Government Science College, Bengaluru on 18th and 19th February
2019.
The department conducted an Inter-Collegiate event ‘Collage- Symmetry in Nature’ during
“DISHA” on 20th September 2018. Around 15 Colleges participated in the event. The
Departmental Bulletin Board was on the topic “Pi -3.14 and Anand Kumar -Super 30”was
displayed by the students of II B.Sc. (PCM) on 14th March 2019, It’s 3.14 also known as Pi-Day,
is celebrated on the great Physicist and Mathematician Albert Einstein’s birthday as National Pi
Day. Informal career guidance and counseling was given. Remedial classes were conducted for
weaker students. Tests and Assignments were given to improve their learning abilities.
Field Visit:
A field visit was organized for all B.Sc. (PCM, PMCs) students to ICAR-IIHR (Indian Institute of
Horticultural Research) at Hesaraghatta on 5th April 2019. Dr. R Venugopalan, Principal Scientist
(Agril. Statistics) delivered a lecture on the topic “Application of Mathematical and Statistical
Methods in Biological Sciences and Career Opportunities” in this field.
Ms. Evelin Silviya S, Asst. Prof.
Attended a two day Science Academics Lecture Workshop on “Differential Equations and
Mathematical Methods” Organized at Government Science, Bengaluru on 18th and 19th February
2019.
She, along with Mrs. Gunnabathula Sirisha, Asst. Prof., attended a one day Workshop on
Mathematics Practicals using Python(FOSS) at Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Central College,
Bengaluru on 2nd March 2019.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Workshops conducted for students :
A one day workshop on Python was conducted for the II BCA students on 5th February 2019.
A one day workshop on “Big data with Hadoop” was conducted for the III BCA students on 4th
April 2019.
A one day workshop on “Photoshop” was conducted for the I BCA students on 13th April 2019.
Certificate Courses Conducted:
On “PHP” was conducted for the I BCA students.
On “Advanced Object Oriented Programming concepts and J2EE” was conducted for the III year
BCA students.
On “Networking with Netsim” sponsored by the UGC for the I BCA students.
On “Embedded System” sponsored by the UGC for the II BCA students.
Staff and few BCA students have registered for MOOC (Massive Open Online ) courses.
Student achievements:
Few students from the BCA course attended a National Level workshop on “Machine Learning”
held at Jyothi Nivas College on 19th February 2019 and Ms. Meher Aisha, II BCA won the I place
during the workshop.
Ms. Kamala and Ms. Meher Aisha, II BCA won the I place in Video Making during the National
Level IT Fest “Enthios” at Jyothi Nivas College on 20th February 2019.
Final year BCA students Ms. Catherin Y and Ms. S DivyaBharathi won the III place in Corporate
Collage during the intercollegiate fest held on 7th March 2019 at VVN Degree College.
Final year BCA students Ms. Priya, Ms. Lavanya, Ms. Sherllyn and Ms. Keerthi N Mehta won
the I place in Best out of Waste competition during the intercollegiate IT held on 22nd March 2019
at Sadhana Degree College.
Final year BCA students Ms. DivyaBharathi and Ms. Catherin won the II place in collage during
the intercollegiate fest held on 22nd March 2019 at Sadhana Degree College.
Other activities:
Inter class competitions on the events coding and debugging, poster making, movie making and
IT quiz were conducted for the BCA and B.Sc. from 27th August to 24th September 2018.
Preplacement talk was given by Mrs. Roopa Francis to the final year BCA students on April 4th
2019.
An outreach programme was conducted by the BCA students on 23rd April 2018. They visited
Karunashreya (a home for the cancer survivors).
A Guest Lecture was conducted by Mr. S Thangaraj on 29th April 2019 on the topic “User
Experience in Web and Mobile World”
The BCA students went on an industrial visit to Jetking, Shivajinagar,Bangalore on 30th April
2018.
Mrs. Suja D Shanthi, Assoc. Prof. and Head of the Department
Gave a guest lecture on the topic “Cryptographic hash function” at Bishop Cotton Academy on 3rd
April 2019.
Attended an International Multidisciplinary Symposium on “Systems Management” at the College
on 23rd July 2018.
Attended a Faculty Development Programme in “AWS Cloud Computing” held on 23rd February
2019 at Maharani Laxmi Ammanni College, Malleshwaram.
Memberships:
Member of the Board of Examiners in Bangalore Central University during the academic year
2018-19.
Paper setter for I Semester BSC, Bangalore Central University during Nov-Dec 2018
Examination.
Paper setter for I Semester BVoc(IT), Bangalore Central University during Nov-Dec 2018
Examination
Paper setter for V Semester BCA Examination Nov – Dec 2018, .for Indian Academy Degree
College (Autonomous) .
Paper setter for II Semester BVoc(IT), Bangalore Central University during May- Jun 2019
Examination.
Paper setter for II semester BCA Examination May 2019, for Government Science
College(Autonomous).
Mrs. Ann Kuruvilla, Asst. Prof.
Attended one day Faculty Development Program on “AWS Cloud Computing” at Maharani
Lakshmi Ammanni College on 23rd February 2019
Completed NPTEL Online certification program(Faculty Development Program) on “Machine
Learning” for a duration of 8 weeks (August – October 2018)
Attended an International multi-disciplinary symposium on “Systems Management “at the College
on 23rd July 2018.
Delivered a Guest Lecture on the topic ‘Extended Mark-up Language’ at Bishop Cotton Academy,
Yelahanka on 29th April 2019.
Positions held:
Paper Setter for Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College(Autonomous)
Paper Setter forVHD Central Institute of Home Science(Autonomous)
Paper Setter for CMR Group of Institutions(Autonomous)
Mrs. Reeja Esther, Asst. Prof.
Positions held:
Question paper setter for Government Science College, for I Semester BCA paper Programming
Concepts Using C, for November 2018.
Question paper setter for Government Science College, for VI Semester BCA paper System
Programming for May 2019.
Mrs. Jayakiruba, Asst. Prof.
Attended a Faculty Development Programme on “Powerpoint using Animation at the College on
10th August 2018.
Attended an International Multi Disciplinary Symposium - Faculty Development Programme on
“System Management – An Overview” at the College on 23rd July 2018.
Presented a Paper at an International Conference at St. Francis De Sales College, Bangalore on the
topic “Advances in Computer Science and Technology” on 24th January 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES: M.COM.
Guest Lectures Held:
A guest lecture was held on 23rd November 2018 on the topic ‘Research Methods’ by Prof.
Ruqsana Anjum from St. Joseph’s College for III semester students.
A guest lecture was held on 13th November 2018 on the topic ‘Business Ethics’ by Prof. M.K Lodi
from St. Joseph’s College.
A guest lecture on the topic ‘Gandhian Economics’ by Prof. M. M. Guptha on 21st November 2018
for the I Semester students.
Seminars and Conferences Attended by the Students:
Zaiba Nasheen participated in ‘Sankalp’ programme which was organized by SDC College.
Gowthami and Monisha Devaraju participated in the programme that was organized by Bangalore
Medical College and Research Institute held on 4th October 2018.
Chitra C, Kavya Shruthi R, M Nidhansaher, Padma N, Niveditha R Mathapati, Pavithra V,
Sanjanasingh, Thejaswini S participated in the programme that was organized by St. Joseph’s
Evening College held on 16th March 2019.
Industrial Visit:
Visit to Mysore Electrical Industries Ltd.(Yeshwanthpur) on 15th November 2018 with I and III
Semester students.
Visit to Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd (Bidadi) on 18th March 2019 with II and IV
Semester students.
Fresher’s Day for the I year students was conducted and organized by the II year students on 12th
September 2018 with an investiture ceremony of the M.Com. representatives.
Fest participated by students:
Monisha. B Devaraju, IV Semester participated in Solo Singing and won the III Prize. She also
won the II Prize in the Bhavageethe 35 organized by the Kannada Department.
Rajeshwari.B, II Semester participated in the Solo Dance which was organized by Kannada
Department and won the I Prize in Kannada Nada Nudi Habba.
Rajeshwari.B, Chitra C, KavyaShruthi R, Padma N, Niveditha R Mathapati, Anumnaa Aafreen,
Jacintha, II Semester participated in the Group Dance and won the III Prize in Kannada Nada Nudi
Habba.
Latha.K.N, Vidya.C, SumaiyaaFirdose, NidhaSaher.M, Megha .H.S, Sangeetha H.M, II Semester
participated in the Fashion Show and won the III Prize in Kannada Nada Nudi Habba.
Dr. Narasimhan K, Dean
Participated in a one day workshop on “Customs duty And GST” at Department of Commerce,
Central College on 23rd March 2019.
DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES: M.SC. PSYCHOLOGY
The Post Graduate Department of Psychology was inaugurated on 16th August 2018.The
keynote speaker was Dr Sudha Bhogle, who heads Educafé Student Solutions, an initiative of
Eduquity Career Technologies. A total of 15 students in our first batch have achieved 100% results
with 7 of them securing A Grade First class distinction and 5 with grade B First class.
On 10th October 2018 which is the World Mental Health Day, the PG students conducted the
College Assembly and launched the Mental Health Literacy Campaign in the student community.
The following week from 11th October to 15th October 2018, the Faculty Members of the PG
Department conducted a workshop for the students on Psychological First Aid – the Content And
Methodology of Administering Psychological First Aid, how to deal with instances of Suicide
,Depression ,Anxiety and Substance Abuse.
The students participated in Inter collegiate fests at IIPR and Montfort College.
28th February 2019 is considered as National Science Day. The students and staff visited an
Exhibition at NIMHANS that featured Models of healthy and diseased brains, illustrative charts
on different areas in Psychology, interactive models and informative explanations and skits on key
areas in Psychology.
On 30th April 2019 the students put up the Bulletin Board on the theme ‘The Psychology of
Emotions’.
The new born Department has started well and is definitely on a mission to contribute to the
wellbeing of the community.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ms. Spoorthy Gowda, III B Com ‘C’ represented India for Throw Ball Team which was held at
Al-Ethihad (Dubai) from 26th to 28th October 2018.
Ms. Jasmine Jennifer, III BA secured I place in the Taekwondo (U-53 Kgs.) in Bangalore
University Inter-Collegiate tournament held on 18.02.2019 at Adharsh College, Kengeri,
Bangalore. She was also selected to represent the Bangalore University at the All India University
which was held from 10.03.2019 to 20.03.2019 at M.D.U Rohtak University, Haryana. She also
represented the Open State Level Taekwondo Championship-2018 held on 2nd October 2018 at
Manpho Convention Centre at Bangalore and secured Gold (U-47 Kgs.)
Ms. Devishree R, II BBA secured III place in the Bangalore University Inter-Collegiate
tournament.
Ms. Meghashree, I M Com, Ms. Jenifer G, I BA and Ms. Harshini R, I BCA represented the
Bengaluru Central University at the All India University Basket Ball Tournament held at SRM
University, Chennai from 7th to 12th November 2018.
The Bangalore University Athletic Meet held on 25th to 27th October 2018 at Kanteerava Stadium.
Ms. Jasmine Jenifer, III B A secured III Place in the High Jump.
Ms. Sowmya Suresh, I BBA secured III Place in the Discus Throw and the college 4x100 Mts.
relay team secured III place in the Bengaluru central University Athletic Meet held between 2nd
and 4th November 2018 at Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore. The team consisted of Ms. Mamta
Rani, I BBA, Ms. Jenifer G, I BA, Ms. Harshini, I BCA and Ms. Meghashree, I M.Com
Ms. Kavya M, III B.Com ‘C’ secured the Individual championship on the Annual Athletic Meet
2018-19. The Best outgoing sportswoman of the year is Ms. Jasmine Jennifer, III B A and Ms.
Spoorthy Gowda, III B Com ‘C’.
The Annual Athletic Meet was held on 8th March 2018 at United Mission Degree College grounds.
The Chief guest for the day was Dr. S Japhet, Vice Chancellor, Bengaluru Central University. The
Presiding Dignitary was Rt. Rev. Dr. P.K Samuel, Bishop, Karnataka Central Diocese and Guest
of Honour was Mrs.Priyanka N, International Volleyball Player.
Ms. Nirmala C Gowda, P.E.D was appointed as the Manager for the Bengaluru Central University
Basket Ball team and accompanied them to SRM University, Chennai for the All India Inter-
University from 7th to 12th November 2018.
Ms. Nirmala C Gowda,
PED.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
The main objective of the library is to provide current library material that supports the academic
curriculum. Material is collected in all formats, to broaden and update all collections to meet user
requirements. The library also assists the college, students and staff in identification and effective
use of information.
This year the library also collected rare books, a few of which were a hundred years old, apart
from the latest books in all major disciplines.
Facilities provided in the library are Reference books, reprography & printing services, OPAC
with Wi-Fi connectivity for users to use their own laptop in the library,
Book Bank, question Bank, a good collection of journals & periodicals, E-resources, Database,
Online lecture notes, Online English notes and Interlibrary Loan facilities are some of the other
facilities provided.
Institutional membership:
Developing Network Library (DELNET)
British Council
JSTOR (A Digital Library for academic pursuits)
A separate Library for the Post graduates has started in the HRD Block with internet facilities
and other library services
Mrs. Rose Francis P,
Librarian.
COUNSELLING
Counselling is a process that enables to sort out issues and reach decisions affecting their life.
Often counselling is sought out at a time of change or crisis, it need not be so however as
counselling can also help us at any time of our life.
Counselling involves talking with a person in a way that helps a person solve a problem or helps
to create conditions that will cause a person to solve a problem or helps to create conditions that
will cause a person to understand and /or improve his /her behaviour, character, values or life
circumstances. At the end of the counselling process, the client himself /herself has an insight to
the problem and he/she becomes empowered to take his or her own decision.
Conflicts, academic problems, career, personal and socially related problems than in the past.
counselling programmes involves individual sessions with students, where truth serves as a means
to reach the goals of counseling. Follow up sessions are carried out as on a regular basis and parents
are involved in the process if the need demands.
The counsellor was also actively involved in meeting the students and parents who have shortage
of attendance. They were counselled and advised to be regular to college and to maintain 75%
attendance in all subjects. In future, the counsellor hopes to instill skills that will enable our
students to be efficient and successful. Counselling is defined as the service of helping people to
adjust or deal with personal problems, by enabling them to discover for themselves the solution to
the problems when receiving attention from a counsellor.
The Counsellor’s View point:
As the counsellor, I had to deal with not counselling but also address issues and also to manage
the help desk to help our students and parents. Throughout the year, I met students, staff and
parents addressing many issues like peer pressure, parental pressure, academic pressure, personal
problems, relationship problems, depression, career guidance, shortage of attendance ,misconduct,
enquiries, ventilation ,interpersonal problems, relationship problems and other issues. I have
maintained confidentiality and dealt with each individual on a non judgemental basis .Certain
sensitive matters had to be taken up with the Principal and handled delicately. I have maintained
confidential reports after every sessions and also maintained a record of work on a daily basis. I
have also got feedback from students, parents and staff on the session s that were conducted.
Certain case follow up sessions were taken up by me. Students who had approached me seeking
help have also brought their classmates and friends for various issues. This shows a definite
positive impact of my counselling services. The respondents were asked for general comments or
remarks of the service provided.
My primary task is to support the academic session of the college by providing a range of
interventions which enhance a student’s ability to be consistently engaged with achieving their
academic potential
Other activities:
The counsellor had given a talk on the topic “Adolescent counseling” to the II year students of the
Home Science department on 12th October 2018. The opening remark was made by the counsellor
on 4th August 2017 for the panel discussion on “Talking about mental health is a sign of strength
and not weakness” which was conducted by the department of Psychology. The counsellor handled
the students session and addressed the parents of I and II PUC students on 17th January 2018 for
the workshop on ‘Top of Form-Bottom of Form.‘
Mrs. Yallina Thomas,
Counsellor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ASSEMBLY
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. - B.B.King
The College strongly believes in the importance of learning and as an institution gives its students
innumerable opportunities for interactional learning. Assemblies are an integral part of learning
and communication at Cottons. We believe in the importance of maintaining a personal touch and
improving the interpersonal skills of students. We have assemblies every alternate Thursdays
between 12:15 and 1:00 pm. Each class is responsible for conducting the assembly and all the
students actively take part in presenting a program that has a structured format and is based on a
meaningful theme.
The theme chosen by our Principal, was “The importance and relevance of values and morals in
life”.
The convenor was Mrs. Monisha Muliyil and the staff in charge were Ms. Vidyashree R, Ms.
Anitha Clarin, Dr. Sharmila, Mrs. Powlin Sahayarani and Mrs. Rachel Joshua.
Every assembly begins with an opening prayer and Bible reading followed by chorus singing.
After this, the classes are given the freedom to choose the mode of their cultural presentation
depicting the theme. Usually the students present a skit and choreography based on the theme.
They also present tableaus and mimes on certain occasions. Apart from the class assemblies, we
also have special assemblies wherein guest speakers are invited to address the students on certain
crucial topics. Classes also conduct special assemblies based on relevant themes. This year, we
had two such special assemblies. One was held on 5th October 2018 wherein few representatives
from the Little Sisters of the Poor visited our college and the III B. Sc. class presented an assembly
on the theme “Celebrating Senior Citizens”. The students contributed non- perishable food items
and toiletries that were sent to the inmates of the institution as they are an institution that opens
their home and heart to the aged poor who are 65 years and above, without discrimination of caste
or creed and provide for all their needs without having a fixed income.
Another special assembly was conducted by the I year M. Sc. and III year BA students on 11th
October 2018 based on the theme- “Mental health awareness and Psychological First Aid”. This
theme was chosen to spread awareness related to mental health among all students as 10th October
2018 was observed as “Mental Health Day” world over. The students presented a skit,
choreography and a flash mob that depicted the theme.
The Principal addresses the students during every assembly giving them feedback about their
performances, making important announcements and inspiring them with motivational stories.
Many other special features take place during the assemblies like releasing departmental
newsletters, prize distributions to acknowledge the accomplishments of our students in various
intercollegiate events. Awards and recognitions received by our staff and students are also
announced. It also serves as a platform for students to showcase their special talents and for
important departmental and college announcements to be made. Important announcements with
regard to our inter-collegiate fest “ DISHA” and other events like sports day are made during the
general assemblies.
The year was filled with exemplary performances by all the classes with enthusiastic participation
and meaningful presentations. The themes chosen by the classes were as follows:
Class Theme
III B.Com. A A Joy In Little Things
III B.Com. B Valuing Relationships Through Gifted Time
III B.Com. C Parents Love
III BBA Perseverance
III B.Sc. Celebrating Senior Citizens
I M.Sc. Mental Health Awareness and Psychological First Aid
III BA The Age of Unsung Heroes
II B.Com. A Women Achievers and A Tribute to Martyrs
II B.Com. B Love
Asst. Prof. Monisha Muliyil,
Convenor.
VALUE EDUCATION
Value education classes were held on Thursdays during the value education hour by the class
teacher in order to inculcate our students with moral and ethical good values and be achievers in
society and also contribute back to the society. The value education classes are interactive and
students are taught using multimedia aids, videos, group discussion, debates and short stories. The
schedule comprised of topics such as values, life enrichment skills, interpersonal relationships,
personality development etc. A feedback on each session was given by the class teacher.
The other members of the Value Education committee are Dr Renuka Paul, Mrs Suvina Benjamin,
Dr. Grace Premila Victor, Mrs. Rebecca Theodore and Mrs. Sonu Sujith David.
Mrs. Yallina Thomas
Counsellor
ANTI RAGGING
The anti ragging committee, in order to take care and prevent ragging, visited the classes of all the
first year students on 30th July 2018.The committee explained to each class the strict anti ragging
policy of the college .The students were told that the college has a zero tolerance policy on ragging.
The details on 24/7 anti ragging helpline was put on the notice boards. The other members of this
committee are Mrs. Leena Karanth and Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav
Mrs. Yallina Thomas
Counsellor
SEXUAL HARASSMENT REDRESSAL
As education and increasing awareness are the best ways to prevent sexual harassment, the
members of the sexual harassment committee visited all the classes on 20th August 2018 and
informed them about the different aspects of inappropriate gender - based sexual behaviour. A
questionnaire was distributed among students to find out the level of understanding among students
on various issues related to sexual harassment. The other member of this committee is Dr Marie
Kavitha Jayakaran.
Mrs. Yallina Thomas
Counsellor
CHAPEL
Philippians 4:6 “Do not worry about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition with
thanksgiving present your request to God”.
Chapel service is integrated in the college timetable during the value education hour, every
alternative Thursdays for all the Christian students and is open for all interested non-Christian
students as well. The academic year of 2018-2019 began with the Communion service for the staff
and students.
The students of each class took turns in conducting the chapel service as guided by their respective
chapel prefects. During the chapel service, the students have lot of fun by learning and growing
through various activities such as praise & worship, Bible quiz, games etc. The staff of each
department would share the word of God during the service. Few Students gather every Thursday
for prayer cell from 1:00 - 1:30 pm and pray for their personal needs, other issues and share
testimonies. Bible study was also held every Wednesday from 1.00 to 1.30 pm. It was conducted
by Dr. Grace Premila, Head, Department of Home Science and Mrs. Anitha Giju from Campus
Crusade.
The Christian students from our college participated in many gospel fest like Stauros, Exalted,
Jehoushva, Agape at Mount Carmel College, Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College, Christ
College and United Mission College respectively. They participated in various events and bagged
the II place for Collage in Stauros, I place for Treasure Hunt and II place for Bible Quiz in Exalted;
II place for Collage in Jehoushva ; III place for Choreography, III place for Face Painting, III place
for Creative Writing and III place for Walk The Bible in Agape fest.
"Reach the unreached and tell the untold" - An outreach ministry was organized this year to Arpana
School of Special Education. 30 students were taken for the outreach program. Students performed
and engaged the children with action songs, dance, games and shared the word of God. They shared
with the children the gifts and stationery material.
This year an Inter-class competition CHAZAQ'19 derived from Hebrew word meaning “To grow
firm in Christ" was conducted with the theme for this year being "RECHARGE" and it was
scheduled on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd April 2019. These three days were packed with various events
such as Bible quiz, collage, creative writing ,Bible minute ,pick and speak and pot pouriee. This
was initiated to encourage the students to take part and grow in their spiritual life.
A One day Retreat programme was organized on 13th April 2019 by a team of volunteers from
NBC "None But Christ" based on the theme "SELFLESS". The day was filled with different
sessions like praise and worship, spiritual mentoring, games etc. The Guest speaker for the day
was Pastor. Srikanth.
The chapel service and the various activities conducted helped and moulded the students to grow
in the Lord. It has overall been a fruitful year. Asst. Prof. Rebecca Theodore – Convenor
Asst. Prof. Rachel Joshua
Asst. Prof. Sheela Margaret D
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CELL – E – EVOLVE
The E-cell activities for the year started with an orientation program on 13th August 2018. The
Chief Guest for the orientation program was Mrs. Amera Dharwad - Director, Smart Tuition
Academy. She shared her experience of being an entrepreneur and explained about her hurdles in
reaching her goals.
During the E-Cell orientation our new college venture “fly – buy” was inaugurated. The company
sells snacks for the students and staff during the short break.
The faculty members of E-cell are Ms. Suriya Naaz -Dept of Commerce, Mrs. Porkodi. S- Dept of
Commerce, Mrs. Leena Jyotsna Raymond-Dept of Management Studies, Mrs. Jai Laxmi -Dept of
Hindi and Ms. Vandana M, Dept of Commerce. The e-cell core member student team consists of
Ms. Harsha Kankaria, Ms. Saniya Farheen, Ms. Vinita Moyal, Ms. Priyanka Kumara, Ms. Shreya
G, Ms. Shaziya Riyan, Ms. Shaziya Fathima, Ms. Sadia Hasham, Ms. Richa Khandelwal and Ms.
Afiya Younus.
The activities that are conducted during the activity hour are $ One Venture, Think with the Box,
What’s my Story, Ideation and so on
Our ex-cell student Ms. Neha Sarogi – owner at e-stores conducted a certificate course on
Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing and Personality Development for our e-cell students in the
month of September 2018.
E-Week
The E-Week for the year was celebrated in college from 20th February 2019 to 23rd February 2019
with the theme – “be a doer not a dreamer”. Some of the events conducted during the e-week are
School Outreach, Entrepreneur Jeopardy, $ One Venture, Crisis Management, E-Mela, Film
Making, Social Outreach and Flash Mob.
SCHOOL WORKSHOP
The e-cell students conducted a craft workshop on 16th February 2019 at Mitralaya Girls High
School for the students of 5th and 6th standard and on 19th February 2019 at United Mission High
School for the students of 6th and 7th standard.
This small move helped them to get involved in the world of creativity with the students of other
schools.
Social Outreach
The students and faculty members of the cell visited Urdu Government Blackpalli School for a
social outreach programme on 23rd February 2019. They spent their day by playing games,
followed by a craft workshop and dance with the students. At the end our students distributed
snacks and stationery.
VENTURES IN CAMPUS
“SWEET AND SPICE, EVERYTHING NICE” – Ms. Afiya Younus and Ms. Nidhi Suzanna Alex,
I B.Com A.
INK HEART– the company deals with handmade bookmarks which are made of recycled paper
and henna tattoos are designed according to the preferences to the customers by Brijo Thomas, I
B.Com. A
GLITTER GALLERY – It is a start-up focusing on customization of book covers generating a
great revenue and customer satisfaction. It is started by Aliya Khanum of III B.A.
TIARA JEWELLERS – Ms. Richa Khandelwal, II B.Com helps in promoting her family business
of silver jewellery by selling them to the staff and students in college.
BRAIN BELL - The company deals with clothing and accessories for women and children. The
company is run by Ms. Kajal Lalwani and Ms. Kinjal Lalwani, III B.Com.
CONSORTIUM - The Leading Minds……..
The entrepreneurship cell of our college organized an intercollegiate event "Consortium - the
leading minds" on 20th March 2019. Our event started with an inauguration by Mrs Shazia Ahmed
owner of “Shazia Ahmed Weddings and Events”. We had participants from our college and other
colleges who participated in the event. The one day event had series of rounds starting with
ROUND 1:-IDEA STORM
ROUND 2:-SIDE HUSTLE
ROUND 3:-RESPONSIBLE MOVE
ROUND 4:- BONUS BUCKS
ROUND 5:- FACE OFF WITH THE ENTREPRENEURS.
INTERNSHIP
5 e-cell students Hanna Moosaba, Kinjal Lalwani, Kajal Lalwani, Gunashree –III B.Com and
Pooja C-II B.Com attended an internship program at million dreams for a duration of months.
INTER-COLLEGIATE
The e-cell members participated and won the following prizes in the various competitions held at
Mount Carmel College on 28th February 2019 and the winners are:-
Treasure hunt: 1st place:-Ms. Arshiya Kulsum and Ms. Ehrum Fathima I B.Com.
3rd place:- Ms. Harsha Kankaria III year B.Com. and Ms. Saniya Farheen III year BBA
Business Quiz: 2nd place:- Ms. Harsha Kankaria III year B.Com. and Ms. Saniya Farheen III BBA
WORKSHOP
Our e-cell students Ms. Vinita Moyal, Ms. Shreya. G, Ms. Sneha Sharma, III Year B.Com and Ms.
Priyanka Kumari S, III Year BBA attended a workshop “be your own boss” conducted by Mount
Carmel College held on 24th July 2018. The E-cell magazine was released by our Principal, Prof.
Esther Prasanakumar.
Asst. Prof. Suriya Naaz,
Convenor
STUDENT WELFARE
Committee Members: Mrs. Saadia Hameed (Convenor), Dr. Jacqueline T.R. (Co- Convenor), Mr.
Praveen Kumar R, Mrs. Rebecca Theodore, Dr. Amitha Santiago, Ms. Vandana M
Student Council: President- Ms. Fatema Kapadia, Vice President- Ms. Hana Moosaba, General
Secretary- Ms. Riya, Treasurer- Ms. Sadia Hasham, Cultural Secretary- Ms. Tajalli Kareem, Sports
Secretary- Ms. Aliya Thanveer, Literary Co- ordinator- Ms. Anjali Nair, Chapel Prefect- Ms.
Rachael, SCM Prefect- Ms. Kedsiya Blessy
Activities:
An orientation for the I Year degree students was conducted on 2nd July 2018
The class elections for class prefects, class cultural prefects, class sports prefects and class chapel
prefects was held on 6th July 2018
The Investiture Ceremony for the newly elected Student Council and class representatives was
held on 17th July 2018. Dr. Joyce Premila D, Independent Consultant and Brand Ambassador was
the chief guest for the event. This was followed by a counselling and guidance session for the
Student Council conducted by Rev. Solomon Mathai, Founder, New Hope Ministries
The Fresher’s Day Programme was organised on 28th July 2018 and Ms. Shahada Iqbal of I BCA
was crowned Freshie Queen
The Annual Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest Disha 2018 with the theme ‘Echecs- The Queen’s
Resurgence’ was organised on 18th and 19th September 2018. The chief guest for the event was
Ms. Sowmya Reddy, MLA, Jayanagar Constituency, Bangalore, Karnataka. Around 50 colleges
participated in the event.
The preliminary round for the National level quiz competition conducted by Career Launcher was
held on 4th October 2018.
Fashion week was organised from 25th February 2019 to 2nd March 2019. The Fashion week
concluded with the Ethnic Day.
Inter- class competitions were held from 11th to 15th March 2019. The events were group singing,
creative writing, solo singing, mehendi, rangoli, face painting, sketching, debate, pick and speak,
Taal and group dance. There was active participation for all events.
The Student Council election for the year 2019- 20 was held on 22nd March 2019. The candidates
campaigned on 19th and 20th March and addressed the students on 21st March 2019 during a special
assembly.
The Thanksgiving service for the class of 2019 was held on 3rd May 2019 and the Valedictory of
class of 2019 was held on 4th May 2019. The theme for the programme this year was ‘The World
Is Yours’ and the Chief Guest was Mr. George Ebenezer, CEO, Beyond Barriers, - A Global Forum
For A World Without Orphans.
Our students participated in many inter collegiate fests and won many prizes in various
competitions.
Prof. Jacqueline TR and Asst. Prof. Saadia Hameed, Convenors
ECO WATCH CLUB: (GO GREEN AND CLEAN)
The club started its activities by electing the president and the vice president for the year 2018-
2019. This year’s President was Ms. Rajeshree and the Vice President was Ms. Uzma banu of III
B.Sc. Green Day- Clean Day was celebrated on 8th September 2018. We focused on keeping the campus
clean. Students of all the combinations participated in painting the walls with graffiti depicting the
culture and heritage of Karnataka. The students also involved in cleaning and de-weeding the green
cafeteria, medicinal garden and other parts of the campus making it look green and beautiful.
Solid Waste Management: Students were taught to manage the solid waste of the campus by
microbial degradation method.
Students also painted waste cans, tins and tyres to decorate the campus beautifully with flowering
plants. The Eco- store was opened in the campus during which the staff and the students promoted
and supported the program by buying the plants grown in the campus and also the beautiful pots
painted by the students of the club.
Eco day was celebrated on 12th April 2019 and certificates were given to all the deserving students
who worked hard throughout the year and participated in all the club activities.
Prof. Susanna P,
Convenor
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL – IQAC
Activities Conducted:
A National Conference on redefining Globalization was conducted on 4th April 2018.
An International multi disciplinary symposium on “Systems Management – an overview” was
conducted on 23rd July 2018.
A State level seminar on “Media and Kannada literature” was conducted on 29th August 2018.
A visit by the UB (United Board) Team was planned in the year 2017 and the visit took place in
February 2018. The members were Dr. Marcus Dreper Boominathan, former Principal, Bishop
Heber College, Trichy and Dr. M Jayer Jebanesan, Former Principal, Scott Christian College,
Nagercoil deputed by Madras Christian College. A one day orientation was also planned with the
UB Peer Team for 5 colleges. Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, Bishop Cotton Law
College, Goodwill Christian College for Women, United Mission Degree College and Bishop
Cotton Academy.
The AQAR for 2017-18 was submitted to NAAC in October 2018 and the SSR for the III Cycle
of NAAC comprising of the SEVEN Criteria was submitted in February 2019. The Peer Team
Visit was on 29th and 30th of March 2019. The College has been re accredited.
Curricular Aspects: Initiatives for Students
Introduction of New Courses at UG level in B.Sc. – in 2017
1. Chemistry, Zoology, Biotechnology.
2. Nutrition and Dietetics, Chemistry, Zoology.
3. Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Introduction of New Course at PG level - M.Sc. in Psychology was planned in 2015 and it was
started in the year 2017
Installation of Sanitary Pad Vending Machine and Incinerators is planned through IQAC.
Mentoring for students.
Twinning Programme with Concordia University, USA.
Anti Ragging Cell, Anti Sexual Harassment Cell, Grievance Redressel Cell and Internal
Complaints Committee is also the initiative taken through IQAC.
Installation of Language Lab and upgrading of Commerce Lab is also an initiative taken for
students.
Class rooms with ICT facilities.
Initiatives with regard to Infrastructure:
The HRD Centre is also an expansion of our college for Management and Post Graduation.
Common rooms for students and E-Cell.
Green initiatives like installation of:
a. LED bulbs.
b. Rain Water Harvesting.
c. Segregation of Dry and Wet waste
d. Vermi composting, Bio composting,
e. Paperless office,- Optra - Iolite
f. Medicinal garden.
g. E Waste Management.
h. Green Landscaping
i. Patch Gardening and Graffiti
Innovation and Incubation Centre.
Prof. Grace Premila Victor,
Convenor.
LEGAL LITERACY PROGRAMME
The Legal Literacy Programme for the year was organised for II BCOM students. The main focus
of the programme was ‘Women and Law’. The resource persons for the programme were the
faculty from Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College, Legal experts, Advocates, Ulsoor
Gate Circle inspector and Officers from Bangalore corporation office.
The first session by Mrs. Nalina, from Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College
concentrated on Labour Legislations, Directive principles of state policy, provisions of various
legislations relating to women at work.
The second session was organised to throw light on various legal aspects pertaining to Article 14
(Equality of gender), Article 21(Right to life), Section 299 (Culpable homicide). Further videos
relating to offences and penalties under the law for activities such as Foeticide, Abortions and
Infanticide were played during the session about to create awareness.
The third session by Ms. Surabhi Srinivas, Advocate from Holla Associates was on the topic -
Awareness of women’s rights, their duties, various legal procedures and legal remedies available
for women in Indian legal structure.
The fourth session was an awareness talk about women’s safety in the city by Mr. Manjunath
Circle Inspector, Ulsoor gate police station, Bangalore. His talk gave an idea on the procedure to
be followed while approaching police support during emergency he also had a discussion on
various measures taken up by Bangalore city police and availability of helpline numbers for
women’s safety.
All the sessions were interactive. The programme made the students to be aware of women’s
rights, their duties, various legal procedures and legal remedies. The sessions were not only
interesting and informative but also helped in knowledge building for the students.
Asst. Prof. Porkodi S,
Convenor.
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
The NSS unit conducted orientation for all the NSS Volunteers on 10th August 2018. The Chief
Guest Mr. Jonathan Sinclair Paul, Principal of Sinclair Girls School addressed the students and
gave an insight thought about service to the community.
Independence Day: On 15th August 2018, NSS Unit celebrated Independence Day along with NCC
Unit and Student Council. The Students performed various cultural programmes commemorating
72nd anniversary of Indian Independence.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Programme at Lalbagh Botanical Garden: As part of Swachh Bharat
Abhiyan Programme initiated by Government, NSS volunteers participated in a cleanliness
Campaign at Lalbagh Botanical Garden Bangalore on 16thAugust 2018.
Shramadhana: As part of regular activities, the NSS volunteers cleaned the college campus on 1st
October 2018.
Rally on Say ‘No to Drugs’: NSS Volunteers participated in rally on say “No to Drugs” on
10thNovember2018 at St. Joseph’s Indian High School Ground, Bengaluru. The Rally was
organised by Team Aarohan in association with Bengaluru City Police, a “Walk Against Drug
Abuse.”
NSS Special Camp:
The NSS Special Camp was organised at CSI Hospital Community Centre, Chickballapur from 6th
February to 12th February 2019. Rev. Hemalatha,, inaugurated the NSS Special Camp. The
volunteers did Shramadhana, as part of their regular activity. Guest Lectures were organised for
the volunteers on topics “Awareness on Breast Cancer” by Dr. Thara Annie, CSI Hospital,
Chickballapur and “Juvenille Imprisonment” by Pastor. Srikanth, Joel Charitable Memorial Trust,
Bengaluru. The Volunteers reached out to Mustoor village, Chickballapur and created an
awareness among the public about Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness and Importance of
Education. The Volunteers visited Government School at Mustoor Village and Pragathi
Residential School at Geralli Village to create an awareness programme on Menstrual Hygiene
and Importance of Education. Books worth Rs. 5,000 were contributed to the schools. The
volunteers also visited CSI Boarding Home as part of their outreach activity. The kids of boarding
home were educated about menstrual hygiene. Story telling activity was organised by the
volunteers to inculcate moral values in the children. Stationeries and Sanitary Pads worth
Rs.4000/- were contributed to the Boarding Home.
Outreach Activity: The NSS Volunteers and NCC Cadets visited Central Prison, Bengaluru to
celebrate International Women’s Day with inmates on March 14th 2019.
Volunteer for Election: The NSS Volunteers have worked for the betterment of Nation. The
students have volunteered for Election, in their respective polling station to help the physically
challenged voters on 18th April 2019.
Asst. Prof. Jenifer Soniya S
NSS Programme Officer
REMEDIAL CLASS
Remedial Classes were conducted by all the departments during remedial hour, class hours and
lunch hour. Faculty members have identified the weak students based on their performance in
internal test, university examination and have given assignments and class tests to improve their
academic performance. Extra classes have also been taken by few staff.
Asst. Prof. Chaya Anilkumar,
Convenor.
GOSPEL FEST – EXALTED 2018
By the Grace of God, the Gospel Fest 'Exalted 2018' was conducted on 14th August 2018.The
theme for this year was "CONFLAGRATION" derived from the Latin term meaning "TO BLAZE"
This startling description of God as fire is found in both the Old and New Testament in the Holy
Bible. The book of Jeremiah mentions our God as a consuming fire. God's Holiness is manifested
in His judgement.
"His word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones" - Jeremiah 20:9
Before the commencement of the main events the inauguration took place with the Opening Prayer
by Rev. Satyanandam Paul, Presbyter-in-charge, St. Peter's Telugu Church which was then
followed by a meaningful Praise And Worship session led by the college choir. A portion from the
Holy Bible was read by the PUC Chapel Co-ordinator. This was then followed by the lighting the
lamp by the dignitaries after which our principal, Prof. Esther Prasanakumar addressed the
gathering. The Chief Guest for the day, Mrs. Sherlyn Samuel enlightened all the youngsters about
the theme. The principal then declared the Fest open in innovative way. The introduction of the
theme and the highlights of the events was described by the SCM Co-ordinator.
It was a one day event that filled our campus with an array of colleges and talents from the students.
Almost 22 colleges actively took part in our fest, There were 12 events organised this year viz.,
Cosplay, Vernacular and Western Singing, Photography, Pot Pourrie, Creative Writing, Collage,
Pick n Speak, Bible Quiz, Treasure Hunt, Street Play and Choreography.
Participants from various colleges enjoyed every moment of the fest. People were dressed up in
different costumes and rendered their dialogues for cosplay. The whole campus was filled with
photographers clicking the pictures of God's creation. The fest had many fillers to entertain the
crowd and students from other colleges had beatboxing and singing as fillers.
It was a fruitful day with good participation, co-ordination and team work by the staff and students
of our college. The overall trophy was bagged by the students of Kristhu Jayanthi College and the
Runners-up were St. Clarets PU College.
The Co-ordinators for the fest were:-
Staff Co-ordinators: Dr. Grace Premila, Dr. Sharmila A, Mrs. Harshini Esther
Student Co-ordinators: Racheal Monisha.P, Kedsiya Blessy.C, Alice Rebecca (PUC)
We, as a Cottonian family are thankful to God for helping us have a meaningful fest.
Prof. Grace Premila Victor,
Convenor.
COLLEGE CHOIR
The Choir forms an integral part of every program of the college. The year began with auditions
in the month of August. Students from all the three years enrolled themselves for the auditions and
30 students were selected. Students who can play instruments were also encouraged to accompany
the Choir for all our programs. The Choir met regularly for practice during the activity hour on
Fridays.
Hymns and special songs were selected in relevance to the theme of a program. The PUC and the
Degree Choir students came together for special programs - St. Peter’s Day, Investiture, Gospel
Fest and Christmas. The highlight of the year was the 30 member strong choir for the Christmas
Program with the theme ‘Carry The Light of Christmas’ and were a vital part of the Christmas
Musical “The Second Shepherd’s Play’. With soulful solos, duets and quartets, the Choir
enthralled the audience.
Asst. Prof. Rita Josephine Eve K, Asst. Prof. Reeja Esther
Asst. Prof. Monisha Muliyil, Mrs. Adeline Rebecca
Choir Committee
STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT OF INDIA – SCM
The SCM Unit of the college has a rich legacy of creative activities, faith initiatives and social
action. In the academic years, SCM continued and amplified its creative presence on campus in
various ways and forms. Our students and senior friends are creatively leading the movement. We
are in the process of enhancing our capabilities to inspire and equip the student community to
realize their creative potential and to respond positively to the call to be social transformers.
Student Christian movement of India (SCMI) is a student movement is a learning, praying and
action oriented student community. It is a great privilege that our college Bishop Cotton women's
Christian College is associating with the SCMI which is actively functioning in our college.
The following programme which our students attended in the present year are:
Our Ex-SCM president Ms. JebaJyothiJansi Rani represented SCM India in an international
youth camp which was held in Germany.
Ms. Rachel, MS. Darshini and Ms. Monika represented our SCM unit in a documentary screening
in support of women’s rights which was held in SCM house Bangalore.
In the National level leadership Training Programme which was held in Punjab, our student
Ms. Libnah, Ms. Mercy and Ms. Hepsibah represented SCM Karnataka which was jointly
organised by SCMI and IAPCHE.
Our unit students actively took part in a competition which was organized by the 1st year MSW
students of St. Joseph’s College in collaboration with SCMI which took place in the SCM house
Bangalore. Ms. Jeba, Ms. Kedsiya, Ms. Rachel, Ms. Alisan, Ms. Aishwarya and Ms. Claria
participated in various activities.
Our students Ms. Kedsiya, Ms. Kriti, Ms. Hepsibah and Ms. Jeba represented our unit in the
MaraMara(Discussion under the tree) in the SCM house Bangalore regarding “The Violence
Against Women in our Society”, “Racism” and “Effects of Nuclear Weapons”.
Ms. Kedsiya ,Ms. Kriti, Ms.Hepsibah and Ms. Jeba actively took part in the “Students Manifesto”
for the upcoming Karnataka election in the month of 2018 at SCM House
With regard to the celebration of Women’s Day the SCM Organized a movie screening regarding
the Delhi gang rape case. Our students Ms. Sherlin, Ms. Rachel, Ms. Mary, Ms. Mini Diana and
Ms. Jeba actively took part in the group discussion which enlightened their views on the status of
women in the Indian society.
SCM Inauguration
Our SCM inauguration was conducted on 10th August 2018 at 12:30 pm onwards in our college
Chapel. It was an esteemed honour to welcome Mr. Binu Bill Bright, Mr. Vinod Shemron, the
Principal, Prof. Esther Prasanakumar, Ms. Vidya Shree R and Dr. Susan for the lighting of the
lamp.
Mr. Binu Bill Bright gave a speech on the introduction regarding the vision and principles of
SCMI, I believe such principles remain pillars of life. The Principal, Prof. Esther Prasanakumar,
addressed the gathering. Mr. Vinod Shemron shared the word of God, spoke about Queen Vasthi
from the book of Esther and enlightened all of us with the message. It was a great pleasure to do
the guest of honor and welcome our SCMI friends by our college faculties. Then, we sang the
SCM Solidarity song, which unites every human to hope to see a new world of justice alone.
I take this opportunity to thank our SCMI Organization for being a continuous support system to
build one's self all around the society in action. It's a proud moment to say that ''I am a SCMer' to
strive to build a new world with justice.
10th year of Kandhamal Violence:
To mark the 10th year of Kandhamal Violence, SCMI screened the documentary on 'The Voices
from the Ruins' directed by K P Sasi at SCM House, Bangalore which followed by a discussion.
Around 20 students actively participated on this day lead by Ms. Kedsiya
Eradication of Poverty Day:
Overcoming Poverty is not a task of Charity, its an Act of Justice. Like slavery and apartheid,
Poverty is not natural.
To mark this day, on 17th October 2018, Day of Eradication of Poverty was held at College. All
students actively took part and learnt a lot.
Seminar - “Menstruation Stigma”
Our EVS volunteer Aitana conducted a seminar on menstrual awareness at the SCM house. There
were many boys and girls who attended the program, Ms. Kedsiya our student participated in this
seminar. The speaker highlighted the complexity of gender identities and intersection between,
community dynamics, gender perceptions, different motives and the issues exposed to the fight
between men and women.
Human Rights Day
“A right delayed is a right denied.” – Martin Luther King, Jr., All Human Beings are Born Free
And Equal in Dignity and Rights...The Theme for the year 2018 was Stand up for Human Rights
SCMI Karnataka Region along with Human Rights Desk of SCMI Jointly coordinated and
observed the Human Rights Day on 10th December 2018 at SCM House along with the Students
from various College from Bangalore. Our student Ms. Hepsibah took part in this programme at
SCM House
Karnataka Regional Programme (25th to 27th Feb 2019) -SCMI
Theme: Discerning the role of Civil Society: Students' Response
A proud moment for SCMI- Karnataka Region as we conducted our regional programme
in Dharwad with cheerful student participants from various parts of Karnataka with one motive
to "Discern the Role of Civil Society" All Saints Church Dharwad, our students Ms. Racheal, Ms.
Hepsibah & Ms. Sharon participated.
Day 1 began with Dr Immanuel Malekar conducting Bible study and little activity which
enabled students to understand the importance of Rights and freedom of the society in a better
way
Mr. Inbaraj Jeyakumar, General Secretary of SCMI was the Key note speaker. His inspirational
speech about his journey in SCMI, enlightened the students to do more for the society and taught
ways and means of how to be a true SCMer. He also taught us few SCMI songs which created a
lively atmosphere.
Adv. Manohar Hosea a senior friend of SCMI who is also an advocate in practices . Here are
the snippets of the session in which, through discussion and group presentations we understood
the Indian Society.
The second day started with the Word of God, where woship involved many students from
different places, the Bible study was centered on "Faith in Action : Responding to Gods call"
which inspired the students to be proactive.
Founder of Sadhana Human rightscenter , member of State Human Rights Commission
Bangalore Dr Isabella Xavier, brought greater meaning in the session of "Urban and Rural
Society : Gender Perspective", with humorous interaction with the students, to have a different
view on Gender and Sex.
We were blessed to have Ms. Tina( trans-women) in our midst today who began her speech with
a question " What do you think about TRANS-GENDER" for which student responded as they
were scared and had different perspective like pick-pocketers,sexworkers,fake identity etc.,she
broke all their perceptions with a powerful speech , which changed their thinking towards trans-
women and in understanding sexual diversities with her real life experience and the hurdles she
overcame.
Mr. Manohar Ranganathan who is a senior friend of SCMI , and also an Human Right activist,
conducted the next session on Society And Religious Minorities through group activity, which
enabled the students to bring out their opinion on issues related to WOMEN , CHILDREN ,
SOCIETY , NATURE , DALITS and MINORITIES .
"We may have differences in what we wear, what we eat and what we celebrate. As a nation we
have our hearts in unison to collaborate .
It was a bliss to see the vibrant range of cultures within our state, where students from different
parts of the state brought their tradition and delicious recipes of their hometown, that strengthened
our bond with each other.
The final day of our SCMI programme, started off with our morning devotion conducted
by Dharwad students along with KTC Mangalore unit, Bible study was conducted by Rev.
Hoolgiri who spoke about " how the students should participate in the life of the church and the
society"
It was also a great privilege to have Dr. Kamala Dhawale, Principal of C.S.I College of
Commerce, whose constant support and encouragement led to the success of the programme. The
wonderful speech by the speaker with a short story told at the beginning created an interesting
atmosphere and also added the missing essence of the day’s session .
We were grateful for the support we received from the Staff Advisor Mr. William and our student
friends throughout the program.
It was a great opportunity for us to visit The Karnataka University Dharwad, with its blissful
view and amazing infrastructure. One of the specialties of this place was its reading garden where
you could find students studying and it was more like a silent library.
EVS Volunteer youth worker training program:
An interaction session with foreigners was held on 19th March 2019 at SCM House. There were
volunteers from different parts of the world from different organizations. They shared their
cultures, languages, their experience as volunteers and their observations. Few spoke in Argentina,
Spanish and Italian. Our students enjoyed the session with fun activities and learnt the importance
of volunteering with passion and dedication, also in exchanging thoughts, culture, daily activities,
social issues, current issues, safety and volunteering.
Workshop for drafting a student’s agenda .
A workshop to depute students for drafting as students agenda for Lok Sabha General Elections
2019 which was facilitated by CARE, SCMI, ISI-Blr, BCU, HRDA, AiNNI was held on
25thMarch 2019 at SCM House. 11 students from our college actively participated on this day.
All our activities and achievements are the result of our Lord’s immense Grace and the team work
of our students, staff advisors and senior friends.
Dr. Susanna P Ms. Kedsiya Blessy C
Asst. Prof. Vidya Shree R President, SCM
Convenors.
STAFF WELFARE
At the outset, the Staff Welfare Committee would like to put on record the passing away of Dr.
Muniraja G, Head, Department of Mathematics – Degree. He served the college faithfully until his
untimely demise. We appreciate and remember his contribution to our institution. We pray that his
soul may rest in peace and that God may grant comfort to the bereaved family and friends. He has
indeed left a void in our hearts that will take a long time to fill.
This academic year witnessed the retirement of three stalwarts of our institution who were with us
since its inception. Prof. Shilpi Choudhury, Head, Dept. of History, Dr. Esther Malini, Dept. of
Chemistry and later, Principal-in-charge (PUC) and Prof. Sowmini Sebastian, Dept. of Psychology
who retired in July, September and April respectively. All of them served our College for over two
decades. Farewell programmes were organised for the retiring staff who reminisced fondly about
the years gone by and bid farewell to the Cottonian Family.
In the month of April 2019, a staff trip to Darjeeling was organised. Nearly 60 staff members met
in the wee hours of the morning at the Kempegowda International Airport and arrived at
Baghdogra after witnessing a spectacular aerial sunrise. They were then transported to the misty
Himalayan mountains of Darjeeling. The staff spent 3 days away from the heat and dust of the
plains and visited places such as Tiger Hills, The Darjeeling Zoo and the Tibetan Refugee Camp
and returned to Bengaluru exhausted but refreshed.
Another trip to Europe has been organised for the staff and will take place in the month of May
2019. They staff will travel to France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Belgium.
Asst. Prof. Suvina Benjamin, Dr. Narasimhan K, Dean, M.Com.
Asst. Prof. Sunila Kumari S
Convenors
YWCA – Y UNIT
MOTTO:”BY LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER”
Basis: Faith in God the Father Almighty and Jesus Christ His only Son, Lord and Savior and in
the Holy Spirit.
Aim: The young women’s Christian Association of Bangalore city, rooted in the Christian faith
and subscribing to its basis as stated above, endeavours to promote the full development of women
and girls , irrespective of race ,culture and creed. It seeks to develop a membership that is
responsive through service, to the changing needs of the whole community in a changing world.
Overview: In order to promote the welfare of the marginalized and under privileged section of our
society, especially women and children.
Providing Day care, equality preschool education, nourishment and health care to children from
nearby slums
Providing support to deserving children for school and college education.
Empowering women by imparting life skills training
Creating awareness with a view to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children.
Leadership training.
Workshops and programme on social, economic, environmental and current issues as well.
Activities of the year:
Event 1
III B.Com. on the topic: Retreat ( True Friendship of God). The speakers were Pastor. Hemanth
and Mrs. Asha from YMCA. This was held on 13th April 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Students of Bishop Cotton Women's Christian college had attended a Christian retreat on
Friday 13th April 2018. At the beginning of the program we had worship songs, enjoyed singing
praises and doing action songs. There were two different speakers in the first session.
Pastor. Hemanth spoke on "true friendship of God" and Mrs. Asha took the second session. With
references and verses from the Holy Bible, they spoke on worldly friendships and Godly
friendship. Before starting the first session we had breakfast & after the first session they provided
us with a good lunch & thereafter continued with the second session .
This retreat made us analyse and think about the topic more seriously, because their speech
inspired us through certain true stories. And finally two games were played.
Event 2
World Day of Prayer : March 2018 - Suriname: All Gods Creations is very Good.
YWCA of Bangalore city organized world day of prayer on 2nd March 2018 for the country
Suriname on the theme All God’s creation is very good. The speaker of the day was Ms. Sushanna,
a doctoral student from United Theological College, Bangalore.
Event 3
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Rotary Bangalore Peenya and Lions Club of
Bangalore Pyramid jointly organized -33rd Sir C.V Raman English and Prof. T. Reuben Kannada
collegiate public speaking competition on 27th February 2018. Our YWCA students were invitees
for the competition
Ms. Sherlin III B.Com and Ms. S. Jeba Jyothi III B.Com participated. Ms. S. Jeba Jyothi, III
B.Com. won the Best Performer Award and Ms. Sherlin won the consolation prize.
Event 4
A solarium was organised during the activity hour: Mrs. Anitha from Campus Crusade was invited
to take a session and enriched the students on 8th March 2018.
Event 5 Justice for Asfia ( the 8 year child who was raped in Jammu and Kashmir) . A candle light
march was organized by YWCA and different community units on 16th April 2018 .
Event 6
A world prayer day was conducted by YWCA on 1st March 2019 on the topic - Come- Everything
is ready.
Asst. Prof. Anitha Clarin,
Convenor.
ROTARACT CLUB
The Installation of the office bearers for the year was held on 11th August 2018. The chief guest
was Rtn. Raghunandan and the program was presided by Rtn. Shashi along with Rtn.
Hemachandra, Rtn. Ramesh and Rtn. Raghunandan .
The Club was involved with various activities including:
Annadata on 11th July 2018.
PANTS on 23rd July 2018
P- Privates are Privates
A- Always Remember Your Body Belongs To You
N- No means No
T- Talk About Secrets That Upset You.
S- Share Someone Can Help.
Awareness on E-Waste on 3rd August 2018
Visit to Gerizim Orphanage on 15th August 2108
Kerala Relief on 7th September 2018
Mega Trek on 23rd September 2018
Health Mela on 30th September 2018
Cleaning the College Canteen on 3rd October 2018
Self-Defence Workshop on 4th October 2018
Rota Fest on 27th and 28th October 2018
Diwali Celebration on 7th November 2018
Thanks Giving for College Watchmen on 13th November 2018
Children’s Day Celebration on 15th November 2018
Letterhead Exchange with RaC Coimbatore on 19th December 2018
Christmas Celebration on 26th December 2018
Bridge English on 25th January 2019
Colorothon on 26th January 2019
Minute – To – Win It on 2nd February 2019
Zumba on 8th February 2019
E-Waste Week 10th February 2019 to 19th February 2019
Letters to Soldiers on 14th February 2019
Lighting the Candle
National Immunization Day on 10th March 2019
World Rotaract Day on 15th March 2019 - Rotaractors world-wide celebrate World Rotaract Day
on the 13th of March as the first Rotaract club was founded on this day in the year 1968. Members
gathered and spoke about their experience – What it Takes to be a Rotaractor.
Beat The Heat on 15th March 2019
Slice of Summer on 16th March 2019
This year we had a fulfilling year in terms of outreach programs and activities.. We thank all
Rotaractors for keeping the spirit of the motto alive -TAKE TIME TO SERVE
Prof. Marie Kavitha Jayakaran
Convenor.
YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY
“Development of personality through community service” is the unique system that the Red Cross
Society has adapted to impress upon the youth of our college. The importance of serving our
society when one has self-less thoughts, self-less deeds automatically follows and this in turn
builds a rapport with others and boosts the development of one’s personality.
The college Youth Red Cross Society celebrated Independence Day and Republic day with great
patriotism on the college campus. The salute was taken by the Principal, staff and the students.
The Indian Red Cross Society organized a weekend program on Sunday, the 30th September 2018
and a workshop was conducted on “Creative Thinking”. The YRC volunteers of our college took
part at the Jnana Bharathi Campus Kengeri, Bengaluru.
The Indian Red Cross Society organized a Walkathon from YRC Race Course to Seshadripuram
College. A walk to raise awareness about voluntary blood donation on 1st October 2018 on the
special occasion of voluntary blood donation day. Around 25 students of our college volunteers
participated and certificates were distributed.
The blood donation camp, in collaboration with Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology was
organized on 18th March 2019 at the Seminar Hall of the College in aid of cancer patients. Every
donor was presented with a certificate and the institution was awarded with a special certificate
and memento. The response was immense as 86 units of blood were collected from the staff and
students and donated to Kidwai Hospital.
Ms. Nirmala C Gowda,
PED/ Nodal Officer
NATIONAL CADET CORPS – NCC
The NCC activities, camps and parades are as follows:-
The regular activities began with NCC Enrollment of students on 11th August 2018. There was a
good response from both PUC and Degree students in their physical fitness through a number of
races and shuttle. The GCI along with a PI staff from 1 Karnataka Girls Battalion was present for
the Enrollment and the GCI highlighted the benefits of NCC. 40 girls were selected and became a
part of the NCC Unit for the year and attended a number of camps.
Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) was held from 19th to 28th June 2018 at Maharani’s
College. 12 cadets attended this camp.
Swaach Bharath Abhiyaan: 52 cadets took part in the cleanliness drive “SWAACH BHARATH
ABHIYAAN “on 16th June 2018 at Lalbhagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore. Our Cadets along with
NSS volunteers cleaned the surroundings of the Glass House after the Independence Day Flower
Show.
PRE IGC :– Pre IGC 1was attended by 3 cadets LCPL PreethiNavi, CPLShivaniKadam and CPL
Chanchal Rajpurohith on 27th September 2018.
Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) was held from 8th to 18th October 2018 at Sacred Hearts
School. 12 cadets attended this camp
Walkathon – SAY NO TO DRUGS: 30 cadets of our college participated in the” Walkathon – Say
no to drugs” which took place on 10th November 2018. The Walkathon started from St. Joseph’s
P.U Composite College and finished at Cubbon Park Public Library.
Rally on Swach Bharath was organised by our NCC unit on 13th December 2018 at Town Hall.
Republic Day- on 26th January 2018 along with the NCC Cadets, the NSS Unit, Union Members
and the students of the College celebrated Republic Day.
Rifle Drill: A Rifle Drill was conducted at GAS College on 02-02-2019 and Rifle Drill practices
were held from 11th to 15th February 2019. 25 cadets attended the Rifle Drill.
Shooting Selection at Para Regiment was held on 12th March 2019 at Mavalankhar.
As a part of an outreach program, 5 NCC Cadets along with 5 NSS VOLUNTEERS visited the
Central Jail Bangalore to celebrate International Women’s Day with the prison inmates on 14th
March 2019.
Our NCC unit celebrated World Water Day by painting our college wall, themed “Save Water
Save Earth”.
Lt. Bhavya N.P Ms. Vidya shree R,
Associate NCC Officer Caretaker
ENDOWMENT PRIZES
For Students securing highest marks in the Bangalore University Examination 2017-18
J Balamani Krishnappa Memorial Prize: Instituted by (Late) Mrs. Supriya Steele (Well-
wisher of the College) for:
I BA – Ms. Neelefer Jeelani – SPE
II BA – Ms. Punyo Kampu – SPE
III BA – Ms. Noor Isra Ishack – SPE
Mrs. Grace Moses Prize: (Instituted by Mr. Davis Moses) for:
I B.Sc. – Ms. Kavitha M – NDCZ
II B.Sc. – Ms. Rajeshree J Bani – B.Sc. CBBT
III B.Sc. – Ms. Bushra Rafia – B.Sc.
Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Wharton, Bishop of New Castle, UK Prize for:
II B.Com. – Ms. Monica N J
III B.Com. – Ms. Srishti Chauhan
Mrs. Elizabeth Joseph Prize: Former Principal of the College and School for:
Optional English – Ms. Noor Isra Ishack – SPE
Supreme Universe International Travel Agent & Tour Organisers Special Prize for:
Journalism – Ms. Shreya Anand – BA – PyEJ
Political Science – Ms. Laila Sadiqi – BA – HEP
Rasarushi Kuvempu Puraskara for Kannada
Ms. Bhoomika B – III BCA
Munshi Premchand Saahithya Ratna Puraskar for Hindi
Ms. Rajeshree J Bani – III B.Sc. – CBBT
Ms. Hajira Taskeen – III B.Com. A
M/s. Crazy Holidays Prize for Home Science:
Ms. Noor E Saba – III BA – EPH
Picasso Animation College, Bengaluru Special Prize for B.Sc. Computer Science:
Ms. Bushra Rafiya – III B.Sc. – PMC
Mr. SD Mark Memorial Prize for Botany:
Ms. Pooja Parihar K – III B.Sc. – CBBT
Ms. Sangita Sen Memorial Prize for:
History – Ms. Laila Sadiqi – BA – HEP
Economics – Ms. Noor E Saba – BA – EPH
Sociology – Ms. Noor Isra Ishack – BA – SPE
Psychology – Ms. Ashmita Saha – BA – PyEJ
Mr. Mathew Phillip Memorial Prize for the student securing highest marks in III BBA:
Ms. Riya Garg
GEMS – B School and MMIHE, Bengaluru Special Prize for: Accountancy – BBA:
Ms. Riya Garg
Mr. Mehboob Shariff Memorial Prize for the student who has secured the highest marks in III
BCA:
Ms. Akshita Agarwal
Dr. & Dr. Mrs. Gemson Prize for Physics:
Ms. Preena Gracelin R – III B.Sc. – PCM
CITO Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru Special Prize for Chemistry:
Ms. Pooja Parihar K – III B .Sc. – CBBT
SriRaksha Special Prize for Auditing – B.Com:
Ms. Steffi Rebecca
SPECIAL AWARDS – 2019
Best Outgoing Student:
BA – Ms. Punyo Kampu
B.Sc – Ms. Rajeshree J Bani
B.Com – Ms. Spoorthy Gowda
B B A – Ms. Zaina Fathima
B C A – Ms. Zohra Hayath
M.Com – Ms. Zaiba Nasheen
Best All Rounder:
BA – Ms. Riya Singh
B.Sc. – Ms. Anjali Nair
B.Com – Ms. Supreetha
B B A – Ms. Farzana Wahedna
B C A – Ms. Shaziya Khanum
M.Com – Ms. Nithya Shree R
Best in Co-Curricular:
BA – Ms. Fatema Kapadia
B.Sc. – Ms. Uzma Banu
B Com – Ms. Kavya M
B B A – Ms. Tajalli Kareem
B C A – Ms. Bibi Hajira Khanum
M.Com – Ms. Damini Singh V S
Best Prefect – Ms. Bethestha Sanjana S – III BBA
Best Leadership – Ms. Fatema Kapadia – III BA
Best Sportsperson – Ms. Jasmine Jenifer – III BA
Ms. Spoorthy Gowda – III B Com
Best NSS Volunteer – Ms. Angelin Sheeba C – III B Com A
Best NCC Cadet – Ms. Subiesha M – III B Com B
Youth Red Cross Volunteer – Ms. Kavya M – III B Com C
Best E-Cell Leader – Ms. Harsha Kankaria – III B Com A
Ms. Saniya Farheen – III BBA
Best Rotaractor – Ms. Saniya – III BCA
Best Eco Club Leader – Ms. Rajeshree J Bani – III B.Sc.
Best SCM Student – Ms. Kedsiya Blessy – II BA
Best Chapel Prefect – Ms. Racheal Monisha – III B.Sc.
Best Y-Unit Cadet – Ms. Gracy Priyanka – III B.Sc.
Best Bulletin Board – Department of Psychology
Best Tuck Shop – II B Com A – Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav and Mrs. Powlin SahayaRani.
Best Newsboard – III BBA – Mr. R Praveen Kumar and Mrs. Sheela Margaret D
Best Class – III B Com C – Mrs. Prathiba David and Ms. Vandana M
Nightingale Award – Ms. Cicilia – III BA
Ms. Janet – III BBA