www.saurashtrauniversity.edu

Submitted to:

Declaration by the Institution

I do, hereby, certify that the data included in this Re Accreditaiton Report (RAR) is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief. Further, the RAR is prepared by the institution as per the guidelines and norms given by the

NAAC in its ‗Institutional Accreditation: Manual for Re Accreditaiton Report – Universities‘ published in March

2013.

The RAR is prepared with the help of the University‘s academic and administrative staff; and no part of the RAR is

outsourced.

I understand that the Peer Team will validate the RAR with the support of evidences. I do hereby undertake the

responsibility to make available all necessary documents to the Peer Team at the time of their on site visit.

(R. G. Parmar)

I/C Registrar

Date: 17.12.2013

Place: Rajkot – 360 005

Executive Summary:

Page 6

Re-Accreditation

Assessment

Report

(RAR)

2009 - 2013

Saurashtra

University

Preface:

Page 4

Profile of the Institution:

Page 7

Criteria-wise Analytical

Report:

Page 17

Evaluative Report of the

Department:

Page 202

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Preface

The Saurashtra University has been mindful about the immense importance

higher education has come to attain in the twenty-first century. Accordingly, along

with keeping pace with the rapid changes of the times, it has accorded top priority to

transform the information explosion into meaningful, coherent and relevant units of

knowledge in the classroom. The University has been, in the last couple of decades,

witness to the changing demography in higher education with lots of first-time

students entering the campus from sections of the society hitherto not having access to

higher education. It thus is aware of the social responsibility towards such students,

making available to them meaningful curricula and research opportunities that would

be synchronous with developing them intellectually and preparing them for potential

employment opportunities. Additionally, the University has been active in forging

meaningful dialogues and linkages with its immediate society as well as institutions of

repute within the country and beyond. It sees its Alumni as an important asset in such

an endeavour of establishing meaningful communication with the larger society. The

University has made important strides in the last decade in research and recognizes it

as the most important area where as an institution of higher learning we can make

concrete and path-breaking contribution to the society. In this endeavour, it has

enabled all its basic sciences departments on the campus to carve a place for

themselves in the field of meaningful research by attaining the UGC SAP-DRS / CAS

/ DST-FIST status. And in the next phase, the University is exploring the best possible

means so that the other departments can emulate the achievement of these

departments.

Saurashtra University believes in the motto: Educate. Liberate. Transform. It

is aware of the emphasis laid on education as an emancipating and transforming force

by visionaries and social reformers like Swami Vivekanand and Mahatma Gandhi,

and takes pride in the pioneering work done in this direction in the Saurashtra region

by its founding Vice-Chancellor Professor Dolarrai Mankad. The University in its

nearly five-decade long existence has been untiringly striving to spread the light of

knowledge in its mandated area with the belief to prepare the young adult population

of this region create a better society for all.

Saurashtra University, an affiliating State conventional University has its

jurisdiction over 9 districts in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Although there are a

few important cities it covers, none of them are type-A metropolises. Rather, there are

many mofussil towns and villages it has to reach out to, where people are not yet fully

aware of the implications and benefits of higher education. Taking its educationally

developing area as a challenge, and not overlooking the local socio-economic, cultural

and developmental needs, Saurashtra University‘s vision is: To be at the vanguard of

knowledge in the domain of higher learning and achieve the highest global standards.

As a University, we take heart in the recent development of the State Government

sanctioning us the first phase of a very encouraging amount as grants towards

developing this University into a ‗world-class University‘. Such encouragement gives

us confidence in the quality of our present work, and motivates us to strive higher

with a vision of this institution in the future. As it would become evident from the Re

Accreditaiton Report, the University has a roadmap of the tasks that need to be

prioritized in the years to come, and has established a full-fledged IQAC set-up that

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would plan, coordinate and oversee the holistic qualitative development of this

institution.

The IQAC of the University has striven tirelessly to represent a true picture of

our status, achievements, strengths as well as the challenges in front of us that we are

certain to collectively overcome. I heartily compliment every member of our

University family who has contributed in the Re Accreditaiton Report. I also consider

this Report as a guiding document that would ever prompt us in our mission of

improving the quality of life in harmony with our heritage, culture and environment as

well as relating learning with the highest humane values.

Place: Rajkot

Date: December 17, 2013 (Dr. Mahendra K. Padalia)

Vice-Chancellor

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Executive Summary

SWOC ANALYSIS

Strength The biggest strength of the University is its strong

financial position (probably no University in the state

would be having such own financial soundness as the

Saurashtra University is having)

The University is having extra ordinary research

facilities with its applied and pure science departments

e.g. Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Bio Science,

Physics, etc.

The faculty and the campus is a optimum blend of highly

experienced minds, emerging scholars and fresh talent

providing an excellent learning ground for new-comers.

They are provided with excellent infrastructure for

research and teaching.

The University has an excellent network of colleges

reaching to the remotest area of the Saurashtra Region

and it provides higher education at affordable cost.

The University has been leader in implementation of

UGC Higher Education Reform agenda.

Weakness Unfilled teaching and non-teaching posts

Public transportation is inadequately linked to the

University headquarters

There is a significant variation in research activities

across the departments

Opportunities Harmonious stakeholders relations

Good infrastructural Research, ICT, and Financial

Support

The SU may become a virtual leaning place by

converting its course content and lectures in electronic

form and giving access to its students registered for

online courses.

Challenges The Central and State Governments are cutting the size

of the grants day by day and the expenses are increasing

day by day.

Monolithic hierarchical structure of governance of the

University inherited from British system

Multiplicity of diverse functioning and constraint on

resources

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Profile of the University

1. Name and Address of the University:

Name: Saurashtra University

University Road, Rajkot Gujarat INDIA Address:

City: Rajkot Pin:360005 State: Gujarat

Website: www.saurashtraUniversity.edu

2. For communication:

Designation Name

Telephone with

STD code

Mobile Fax Email

Vice Chancellor Dr. M. K.

Padalia

O: 0281-2577633

R:0281-2431720

+91-

90999

79720

+91-

281-

2576802

vc@sau

uni.ernet

.in

Pro Vice Chancellor -------------- O: -----------------

R:------------------

--------- ---------- ----------

Registrar Mr. R. G.

Parmar

O: 0281-2576347

R: 0281-2561326

+91-

98250

78873

+91-

281-

2586983

registrar

@sauuni

.ernet.in

Steering Committee /

IQAC Coordinator

Dr. A. K.

Chakrawal

O: 0281-

2570966

R: 0281-

2563298

+91-

90999

39487

+91-

281-

2577633

iqac@sa

uuni.ern

et.im

3. Status of the University:

State University

State Private University

Central University

University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University)

Institution of National Importance

Any other (please specify)

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4. Type of University:

Unitary

Affiliating

5. Source of funding:

Central Government

State Government

Self-financing

Any other (please specify)

6. a. Date of establishment of the University: 23/05/1967 (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. Prior to the establishment of the University, was it a/an

i. PG Centre Yes No

ii. Affiliated College Yes No

iii. Constituent College Yes No

iv. Autonomous College Yes No

v. Any other (please specify) …………………

If yes, give the date of establishment …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency:

Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks

i. 2f of UGC* November, 1968

ii. 12B of UGC * November, 1968

iii. 3 of UGC #

iv. Any other ^ (specify)

* Enclose certificate of recognition.

# Enclose notification of MHRD and UGC for all courses / programmes /

campus/campuses.

^ Enclose certificate of recognition by any other national agency/agencies, if any.

8. Has the University been recognized

a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?

Yes No

If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes NO

If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and

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date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy

9. Does the University have off-campus centres?

Yes No

If yes, date of establishment : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?

Yes No

If yes, date of establishment : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

11. Location of the campus and area:

Location * Campus area in

acres

Built up area in

sq. mts.

i. Main campus area Rajkot (Semi –

Urban)

363 Acres 1,22,734 Square

Meters

ii. Other campuses in the

country

- - -

iii. Campuses abroad - - -

(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any other (please specify)

If the University has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-

study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.

12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus

University, please provide campus-wide information.

Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities

Sports facilities

Playground

Swimming pool

Gymnasium

Sardar Patel Sports Complex – Sports Ground (Consisting

of Cricket Grounds, 400 meters Athletics Track, Volleyball

Ground, Football Ground, Handball Ground, Basketball Court,

Lawn Tennis Court, Kabaddi&KhoKho Ground, etc. )

Indoor Stadium (Consisting of Gymnastic Floor, Badminton Court, Table Tennis Court, etc.)

Women‘s Health and Fitness Centre

Hostel

Boys‘ hostel i. Number of hostels 3 +1 (International Hostel)

ii. Number of inmates 258

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iii. Facilities - Furnished

Girls‘ hostel i. Number of hostels 2

ii. Number of inmates137

iii. Facilities - Furnished

Working women‘s hostel

i. Number of hostels NIL

ii. Number of inmates NIL

iii. Facilities

Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching

Cafeteria

Health Centre – Nature of facilities available – inpatient, outpatient, ambulance, emergency care facility, etc.

Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc.

Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff

Facilities for persons with disabilities

Animal house

Incinerator for laboratories

Power house

Waste management facility

13. Number of institutions affiliated to the University

Type of colleges Total Permanent Temporary

Arts, Science and Commerce 188 77 111

Law 10 6 4

Medicine 3 12

Engineering NIL NIL NIL

Education 92 10 82

Management 49 12 37

Others (specify and provide

details)

21 12 9

14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by

the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous

colleges under the jurisdiction of the University

Yes No Number

NIL

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15. Furnish the following information:

Particulars Number Number of Students

a. University Departments Undergraduate

Post graduate

Research centres on the campus

00 00

28 2633

00 00

b. Constituent colleges NIL NIL

c. Affiliated colleges 297 2,56,024

d. Colleges under 2(f) 02

e. Colleges under 2(f) and 12B 88

f. NAAC accredited colleges -

g. Colleges with Potential for Excellence (UGC) 02

h. Autonomous colleges NIL NIL

i. Colleges with Postgraduate Departments

j. Colleges with Research Departments NIL NIL

k. University recognized Research

Institutes/Centres

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16. Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the

UGC? Yes No

If the University uses any other nomenclatures, please specify.

17. Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present, under

the following categories: (Enclose the list of academic programmes offered)

Programmes Number

UG 1

PG 29

Integrated Masters 2

M. Phil. 18

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Programmes Number

Ph. D. 27

Integrated Ph. D. NIL

Certificate 1

Diploma -

PG Diploma 9

Any other (please specify)

Total 87

18. Number of working days during the last academic year.

19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years.

YEAR College Department

2009-10 213 210

2010-11 235 227

2011-12 212 219

2012-13 227 220

(‗Teaching days‘ means days on which classes were engaged. Examination days

are not to be included)

20. Does the University have a department of Teacher Education?

Yes No

If yes,

a. Yearof establishment 07/11/1978

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.: Apw03262/313034 (AddI)

Date: 30/10/2006 (dd/mm/yyyy)

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?

Yes No

21. Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education?

Yes No

If yes,

a. Yearof establishment JUNE 2005

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.: wrc/32/324062/74/2005/5524

Date: 07/07/2005 (dd/mm/yyyy)

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?

Yes No

UG-227, PG-220

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22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether

professional programmes are being offered?

Yes No

Not Applicable

If yes, please enclose approval / recognition details issued by the statutory body

governing the programme.

23. Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a

copy of the report and action taken there upon. NO

24. Number of positions in the University

Positions

Teaching faculty Non-teaching

staff

Technical

staff Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor

Sanctioned by the

UGC / University /

State Government

Recruited

Yet to recruit

23

10

13

41

30

11

73

56

17

191

09

Number of persons

working on contract

basis

01

15

231

02

25. Qualifications of the teaching staff

* The Designation of the faculty members have been kept at their entry level

Highest

qualification

Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt.

Ph. D. 08 01 26 05 39 12 91

M. Phil.

PG 01 01 02

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Highest qualification

Professor Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Temporary teachers

Ph. D. 03 1 4

M. Phil.

PG 07 04 11

Part-time teachers

Ph. D.

M. Phil.

PG

26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.

Emeritus Adjunct Visiting

Number NIL 05 120

27. Chairs instituted by the University:

Chairs

School / Department 06

28. Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic year,

with the following details:

Students UG PG Integrated

Masters

M. Phil. Ph. D. Integr

ated

Ph. D.

D.Litt.

/ D.Sc.

Certifi

cate

Diplo

ma

PG

Diplo

ma

*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F

From the

state where

the

University

is located

Dept. 612/600 …….. 154/165 287/1

82

…… ……. …… 651/

295

2852/

1363

P.G.

Ce.

4163 …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……..

M.A.

Extern

42410 …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……..

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Students UG PG Integrated

Masters

M. Phil. Ph. D. Integr

ated

Ph. D.

D.Litt.

/ D.Sc.

Certifi

cate

Diplo

ma

PG

Diplo

ma

*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F

al

M.com

Extern

al

15935 ……. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. ……..

From other

states of

India

……. 416/179 ……… 22/12

71/41

…….. ……. ……. 22/9 44/28

NRI

students

……. ……. …….. …….. ……. ……. ……. ……. ……. ……..

Foreign

students

14 ……. …….. ……… …….. ……. ……. …….. ……. …….

Total

*M-Male *F-Female

29. ‗Unit cost‘ of education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number

ofstudents enrolled)

(a) Including the salary component = Rs 1, 29,404/-

(b) Excluding the salary component = Rs 48,499/-

30. Academic Staff College

Year of establishment1987

Number of programmes conducted (with duration)

UGC Orientation 99

UGC Refresher199

University‘s own programmes 31. Does the University offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP)?

Yes No

If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered.

Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?

32. Does the University have a provision for external registration of students?

Yes No

If yes, how many students avail of this provision annually?

Approximately 40,000 students on an average seek admission to the external

programmes.

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33. Is the University applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If Accreditation,

name the cycle.

Accreditation: Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3

Cycle 4 Re-Assessment:

34. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment

only)

Cycle 1: 08-11 January, 2002Accreditation outcome/Result 4****

Cycle 2: 26-28, February 2009Accreditation outcome/Result Grade ‗B‘

March 08, 2009 Reaccredited: (CGPA of 2.93 on Four Point Scale)

Cycle 3: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ……

Cycle 4: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ……

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s)

35. Does the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its

jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated /

constituent / autonomous colleges under the University.

36. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of

submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).

IQAC 14/07/2004 (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (i) 28/08/2012 for the Year (2009-2010) (dd/mm/yyyy)

(ii) 28/08/2012for the Year (2010-2011)(dd/mm/yyyy)

(iii) 30/08/2012for the Year (2011-2012)(dd/mm/yyyy)

(iv) 29/08/2013for the Year (2012-2013)(dd/mm/yyyy)

37. Any other relevant data, the University would like to include (not exceeding one

page).

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Criterion wise Analytical Report

Criterion I: Curricular Aspects

1.1Curriculum Design & Development:

1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic

programmes of the University?

The translation of the vision and mission of the University is done under a few

well-planned stages. The first is to create a physical atmosphere conducive to a

serious higher learning through qualitative modern infrastructure, amenities and

campus ambience. The University is spread over an area of 363 acres of land, and

although the Saurashtra region is geographically known to receive less than normal

rainfall, it has taken aridity as a challenge and created a green oasis amidst

surrounding urbanity by constructing check-dams and employing drip irrigation

method for the ground water level and its numerous trees on the campus. Almost all

of its 28 PG departments on the campus are housed in their own spacious

buildinggiving them ample scope for future development without any worry of

physical constraints. Modernization is an on-going drive for these buildings to provide

students and teachers technology-enhanced teaching-learning environment. As part of

its modernization drive, the entire campus now is Wi-Fi enabled. Next is the emphasis

given to faculty enhancement, the faculty of the Saurashtra University possesses the

highest qualification (Ph. D.). The faculty members are conversant with e-learning

concepts and use them as effective learning aids. They are also active in enhancing

their own knowledge quotient through regular FDPs and participation in seminars,

conferences and workshops; a natural outcome of which is their sustained

publications in recognized platforms. The curriculum framework of this University –

the backbone of learning – is among the latest, which finds detailed mention in the

immediate following section. Simultaneously, the feedback mechanism to learn from

and maintain the standards has been in vogue in a regular manner. A very important

aspect about vision and mission is not just to identify them but, having identified, to

constantly strive to realize them and thus maintain and improve the standards. The

Saurashtra University in its first accreditation (2002) was awarded with four stars by

NAAC, and in its first re-accreditation (2009) obtained the highest CGPA score (2.93)

among all the state conventional universities in Gujarat. This graph of progress has

only been possible due to the University‘s constant efforts to achieve all-around

excellence in higher education.

1.1.2 Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and

development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need

assessment, feedback, etc.)

In fact, Saurashtra University was the first in the state of Gujarat (and among

the very first in western India) to switch over from the yearly to the semester system

(2006), and then from the semester to the CBCS mode (2010). The curriculum of this

University is a harmonious blend of where the frontiers of each discipline stands in

the twenty-first century, and an awareness of the local needs vis-a-vis the subjects

taught. The Board of Studies (BoS) in each subject is a body active in making an

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assessment of these dual needs. It meets at least twice a year to deliberate upon the

latest developments and brainstorm upon fresh needs if any. Members of the Board

are in constant consultation with subject experts as well as in touch with leading

publishers about latest trends and developing areas of scholarship. Being subject

teachers themselves they are in a position to feel the feedback pulse from students

about existing subjects and think of ways to incorporate them in the curricula. The

Industries-Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC), an initiative of the University‘s IQAC is

regularly in dialogue with industries and other private institutions to assess the

outcome of syllabus learning and the hands-on realities of the outside world. The

knowledge gained through such mechanisms serve as important feedback for

modification of existing syllabi and designing newer ones. During the framing of new

syllabi, there is always a concerted effort by the BoS, the Board of University

Teaching (BUT) and Syndicate of the University. At the undergraduate level,

affiliating college‘s IQACs also contribute in this task.

1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and

development?

Employability

Innovation

Research

As mentioned in the previous section, the first step to ensure employability is

to frame the curricula that always remain contemporary and aware of local and global

employment needs. Regular assessment, modification and upgrading of curricula are a

constant process in the University where the faculty of the University (through its

Staff Council meetings), interaction with the Alumni at the departmental levels, and

the BoS of various subjects as well as their deans play vital contributory roles.

Additionally, the University has a full-fledged Career Counselling and Development

Cell (CCDC) with its own separate building, staff and library that organize year-round

programmes of counselling, coaching/training and informing students about avenues

and opportunities of employment. The CCDC organises more than a dozens of

programmes in the interest of students to coach and train them for appearing in

competitive examinations. A brief note of the successful candidates in various

examinations trained by the CCDC is shown in the table here below:

Successful candidates in different Competitive Examinations:

Sr. No. Name of Examination Year

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1 GPSC Class I 1

2 GPSC Class II 4

3 GPSC Class III 14

4 GPSC 1+1

(Lecturer)

4

5 District Mamlatdar 1

6 Deputy Mamlatdar 2 2

7 PSI 5 3 8

8 SRP 1

9 Talati Mantri 1 1

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10 UPSC 1 1(IAS)

11 Forest Officer 1

12 NET 8 4

13 SLET 4 15

14 Stenographer 1

15 Bank P.O. 1

16 Bank Clerical 1 1

17 Typist at High court 1

18 EPFO 2

19 Constable Lok Rakshak 1

20 Deputy Section officer 1

21 PGVCL Clerk 1

The Overall picture of students successfully employed from different Departments is

given in the following Table

Name of the

Department

UGC-

CSIR-

NET

SLET ATE / CAT /

GRE /

TOFEL /

GMAT /

Central /

State

services

Defence State

Level

Civil

Services

Any Other

Bio Chemistry 1 1

Mathematics 3 25

Pharmacy 83 (GATE /

GPSC)

Philosophy 5

Physical Education 2 6 9

Chemistry 15 3 20 (GATE /

GPSC)

Physics 1 2 2 13

Sanskrit 7 3

Sociology 5 13

Electronics 1

Hindi 10 3 4

History 4

Social Work 2 10

Bio Science 6

Economics 1

English 4 1 25 1

Gujarati 11

Home Science 05 10

Human Rights 3

Law 8

Library Info.

Science

08 2 2 2

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Saurashtra University Competitive Exam Awareness Test (SUCEAT) is

conducted by CCDC every year, to prepare students for the Competitive Exams like

UPSC/GPSC/BANK/RAILWAY/SSS etc. Every year more than 12,000 students

appear in these examinations. The district Toppers are awarded with complimentary

prizes of General Studies Books worth Rs. 1000.00 each.

CCDC has independent library facilities for students preparing for competitive

examinations where there are more than thousand members, for whom the relevant

books as well as free internet facility along with 15 magazines and three National

daily newspapers are available.

The IIIC of the Saurashtra University specifically pays attention to

establishing linkages with industries and corporate houses with two specific purposes:

a) finding the needs for professional employment; and b) exploring opportunities as to

how those needs could optimally be met by the graduates and postgraduates of our

University. The IIIC has organised more 30 important meetings in the last four

academic years involving leading academician, industrialist, corporate professionals,

etc.

There is also a Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) on the campus which

offers several value-added short-term courses and organises skill-enhancement

training programmes round the year enhancing employability prospects.

The element of innovation cuts across all aspects of the teaching-learning

spectrum, from the smallest variations to big ideas. With respect to the curricula,

innovation happens most often in how they are taught and how the students are given

various creative and innovative tasks for their internals. The courses have been

designed with inter-disciplinary and real-life case study aspects incorporated in them

to broaden the horizon of the students and make them identify aspects of their

curricula that have an impact in the society. Blended learning provides excellent

opportunities for innovative classroom teaching. Faculty make use of e-resources for

teaching along with traditional lecture and blackboard/white-board methods. The

projects and assignments given to students make them explore their subjects beyond

their text and reference books and encourage out-of-the box ideas. To this effect,

organising seminars and workshops along with invitation to guest faculty by various

departments on the campus and affiliating colleges besides being platforms of

deliberations impacting the curricula also become events where new and innovative

ideas and concepts are mooted and disseminated. A list of

seminars/workshops/symposia held on the campus in the period between 2009 and

2013 is attached under the appropriate sub-section in Criterion 3 (3.1.11). Internet

access for students enables them to source the latest information in their subjects and

turn them into knowledge. The Academic Staff College (ASC) on the Campus is

constantly engaged to impart FDPs that would motivate faculty to become and remain

up-to-date and innovative in their areas of expertise and interest. The Saurashtra

University is only the second University in the state to have a full-fledged on-campus

ASC. A list of the ASC activities in the last four years is attached appropriately under

sub-section 2.4.10.

Research is a vital component of higher education and the strongest way to

lend newness and innovation in disciplines of knowledge. Often universities are

known outside their regions on the basis of their research strength. Saurashtra

University too gives significant attention to research. Many departments like

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Journalism & Mass Communication, Social Work, Library & Information Science,

Psychology, Human Rights, Law, Education, Home Science, Commerce,

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biosciences, Biochemistry and Statistics have a component

of research at the Masters level itself. Full-time M. Phil. programmes are running on

the campus to orient students towards deeper research. Students have to clear an

entrance examination for securing admission to M. Phil. programme. For Ph. D., the

Saurashtra University Common Admission Board (SUCAB) conducts PHD Entrance

Test (PET) and the research proposals of successful candidates are screened by a duly

constituted Research Development Committee (RDC) set up by the University; the

candidates whose proposals are cleared by the RDC get final registration to Ph. D.

programmes. It is noteworthy that the NET/JRF, SLET, and M. Phil. Candidates are

exempted from the PET.

A brief on the achievements of the various departments on the campus vis-a-vis

research runs as follows:

i) Departments of Biosciences, Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy–all

credited with UGC-CAS/SAP, DST-FIST, Centre of Excellence, and other

distinctions such as National Facility for Drug Discovery (NFDD) – are

renowned centres for research on the campus. Their relevant details are

described in sub-section 3.2.5.

ii) The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies has

successfully completed the first phase of UGC-SAP/DRS on Indian

Renaissance Literatures in English, Hindi and Gujarati.

iii) Psychological Scales developed and Psychometric Forms designed by the

Department of Psychology are adopted as research tools by other

Universities in the State.

iv) Statistical tools and methods of data analysis devised by the Department of

Statistics are employed by many departments within and beyond the

campus to augment their research.

v) Department of Gujaratihas instituted the Zaverchand Meghani Lok Sahitya

Kendra for study and research into Saurashtrian and Gujarati folklore.

vi) Research work in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication

has significantly enhanced understanding of the journalistic history of

Saurashtra, both print and electronic.

vii) Research work in the Department of Hindi focuses on significant

contemporary and emerging areas like Gender and Ethnic Studies.

viii) Research work in theDepartment of Economics has significantly enhanced

understanding of Regional Economy.

ix) Department of Education is well known for its expertise in the areas of

Experimental Research and Test Construction.

1.1.4 To what extent does the University use the guidelines of the regulatory

bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the

University been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has

created a national impact?

The UGC Curriculum Development Council (UGC CDC) syllabi models are

followed as foundational yardsticks to develop or restructure the curricula. The same

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applies for professional courses like Engineering, Architecture, Management and

Pharmacy where the curricular norms laid down by AICTE& NCTE are followed; and

the MCI, DCI, INC, etc.,norms are adhered to for medical and paramedical courses.

Furthermore, the BoS in each subject regularly undertakes the assessment of existing

curricula with an eye towards their retention or modification. The curricular

overhauling has been a regular feature every three years in this University wherein the

endeavour is to balance canonical learning with emerging new areas. The regional

needs form an important discussion in these syllabus reform / modification meetings

and these are incorporated mostly as a full-length course. To mention some highlights

about the uniqueness of our curricula:

Department of Biosciences offers courses (both at teaching and research levels) on Biodiversity, Coastal Ecosystem and Desert Ecosystem keeping

into consideration the long coastline of the State and the climatic aridity of

Saurashtra.

Department of Physics with its excellent expertise in Nano Science &

Technology offers inter-disciplinary courses in this area. It also offers a large

and diversified packet of 12 electives out of which the students at the M.Sc.

level can choose any 4.

Department of Chemistry, with its strong research base in Pharmaceutical Sciences, offers highly advanced Pharma-Analytical, and Pharma-Organic,

Physical & Material Sciences (Polymers & Physical Chemistry) courses.

Department of Pharmacy is offering two unique courses: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) and Certificate Course in Dialyses

Techniques (CCDT), one of its kinds in the State. This department is the only

institute in the State which has DCGI approved Human Ethics Committee

(ETHICLIN) for Bio Availability /Bio Equivalence studies.

Department of Electronics offers an one of its kind course in the State, a five-year Integrated Course in ECI (Electronics, Computer and Instrumentation)

which besides covering all the core courses of electronics incorporates

computer science related areas like JAVA, PHP, MySQL, Web-designing

and Hardware as well as areas of Advanced Electronics like Automobile,

Futuristic and Emerging electronics.

Department of Computer Science teaches unique courses like Advanced PHP

and Dot Net.

Department of Statistics offers a unique job-oriented PG Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM).

Department of English & Comparative Literary Studies offers a full course on Indian Poetics along with Western Criticism and Theory. Under

Comparative Literature, it teaches texts originally in Gujarati and Hindi (and

not their translated-into-English version). It offers elective courses in

Translation Studies, Creative Writing and Film Studies.

Department of Gujarati on the campus is the only department in the country

to offer an optional paper on Folk Literature at the UG level. It is a nationally

recognized centre for Folk and Bardic literature.

M. Phil. Courses in the Department of Hindi are unique in their foci on Women‘s, Dalit and Adivasi (Tribal) Studies.

Department of Psychology‘s course in Clinical Psychology is taken as a model in the psychology departments of other universities and colleges.

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Courses like Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Science are unique for the State offered only here by the Department of Philosophy.

Life and Community oriented multi-disciplinary courses offered by the

Department of Home Science are both unique and much in demand.

Department of Education is the only department in the State to offer Information Technology in Education as a core paper. Its career-oriented

course in Instructional Psychology is also unique in the State.

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, a premier national institute, offers a unique course affiliated to Saurashtra University that is M.

Phil. in Natural Resource Management.

The M.Sc. course in Wildlife Science is a flagship course of the Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun, a premier national institute for training and

research in the field of wildlife conservation and management and is widely

acclaimed both nationally and internationally. This course is affiliated to

Saurashtra University.

All India Institute for Local Self Government Mumbai (established in 1926)

is a premier autonomous research and training institution in India and offers a

few unique courses affiliated to Saurashtra University, namely: a) B.Sc. in

Food Science Technology, b) PG Diploma in Fire Safety & Disaster

Management, and c) Diploma in Public Health Services.

The Christ College Rajkot affiliated to Saurashtra University offers a one-of-its kind course in the State at the UG level called B.Sc. in Bio-informatics.

The M.&N. Virani Science College, Rajkot affiliated to Saurashtra University offers a few one-of-its kind courses at the UG level in the region,

namely: a) B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry, b) B.Sc. Biotechnology, c) M.Sc.

Industrial Chemistry, and d) M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry.

1.1.5 Does the University interact with industry, research bodies and the civil

society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the University

benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders?

As mentioned in 1.1.3, the Industries-Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC), an

initiative of the University‘s IQAC is regularly in dialogue with industries and other

private institutions to assess the outcome of syllabus learning and the hands-on

realities of the outside world. The IIIC of the Saurashtra University specifically pays

attention to establishing linkages with industries and corporate houses with two

specific purposes: a) finding the needs for professional employment; and b) exploring

opportunities as to how those needs could optimally be met by the graduates and

postgraduates of our University. Additionally each department on the campus is

linked to their relevant research bodies and academic institutes like the Sciences with

CSIR, Humanities with ICCR, ICHR, Sahitya Akademi, Social Sciences with ICRAR,

etc. The Alumni of the University who are now established in various walks of their

professional life maintain contacts with their respective departments. Interaction with

such bodies and stakeholders help the University in incorporating latest areas of

knowledge in its curricula as well as erect facilities and infrastructure on the campus.

A point worth mentioning here arises from the University‘s interaction with the civil

society: many people from the society make use of the green campus for their

morning or evening walk. The University saw this as an opportunity to bring the

members of the society on its campus and hence has facilitated them by creating foot-

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paths on either side of the RCC roads that serve as walking tracks. A group of senior

citizens from the society are especially fond of a patch of the University‘s beautiful

garden and lawn which has a Saraswati Temple on it. The University also has an

exclusive Fitness& Freshness Centre for Women to encourage home-makers and

career women to maintain their health and fitness. The University Crèche has been

established to assist young working women with kids from the nearby society. And

listening to a feedback from its students to provide them an informal students‘

meeting space, the University has erected sitting circles under many of its trees as

well as shaded huts at different points on the campus.

1.1.6 Give details of how the University facilitates the introduction of new

programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges.

The University considers the BoS meetings of vital importance in framing and

introduction of new programmes. The need for a new programme first emerges in the

discussion within and feedback given to the BoS. The BoS of each discipline meets at

least once every semester. The suggestions of the BoS for the introduction of a new

programme are then sent to members of the Faculty, who after due formalities

forward it to the Academic Council. The affiliating college then informs, and through

a prescribed procedure applies to the University for Introduction of the new

programme.

On receipt of the application for a new programme/s, the University

constitutes a need-cum-inspection team, the Local Inquiry Committee (LIC) visits the

college to assess the physical infrastructure, qualified faculties, laboratories and

libraries required to run the proposed courses. The report by the LIC is discussed and

its recommendations are positioned before the Academic Council for the final

decision.The Council studies the relevance and significance of the new programme

and being convinced of its suitability, places the proposal to the Syndicate for

ratification. The University has always maintained the policy of curricular revision

and up gradation every fourth year and encourages the members of all the relevant

bodies to be alert towards enhancement of knowledge through the introduction of

contemporary, new and challenging programmes of studies. Section 1.1.4 above

already contains the highlights of the uniqueness of our curricula. At the time of a

major policy-level decision regarding redrafting of the programmes of studies, the

movement of deliberations takes place top-downwards, i.e., from the Vice-chancellor

and Syndicate to the BoS. Such a major policy shift took place last in 2010 when the

University decided to implement the CBCS. A list of new programmes in the last four

years and their date of approval is given below:

Sr.

No. Bachelor or Master Degree Programme Faculty Date

1 M. Phil. (Journalism) Arts 23.02.2010

2 B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (B. Sc. M.L.T) Science 23.02.2010

3 M.Sc. Marine Science(Biological Oceanography) Science 10.07.2010

4 M.Sc. Marine Science(Chemical Oceanography) Science 10.07.2010

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5 M.Sc. Marine Science(Physical Oceanography) Science 10.07.2010

6 M.Sc. Marine Science(Geological Oceanography Science 10.07.2010

7 M.A.( Political Science & Public Administration) Arts 10.07.2010

8 M. Phil. (Natural Resource Management) Business Management 09.05.2011

9 M.Sc. FST(Food Science & Technology) Science 14.11.2011

10 B.Sc. FST(Food Science & Technology) Science 22.03.2012

11 M.D. (Homoeopathy) Homoeopathy 05.06.2012

12 M.D. (Radiotherapy) Medicine 23.07.2012

13 M.Sc. (Pharma Organic Chemistry) Science 24.12.2012

14 M. Phil. (Education) Education 24.12.2012

15 M. Phil. (Physical Education) Education 24.12.2012

16 Bachelor of Social Work & Human Resource

Management BSW (HRM)

Arts 24.12.2012

17 M. Phil. (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) Pharm. 24.12.2012

18 M. Pharm. (Drug Regulatory Affairs) Pharm. 24.12.2012

19 Pharm. D. (Six Years) Pharm. 24.12.2012

20 Pharm.D. (Post Baccalaureate) (Three Years) Pharm. 24.12.2012

21 Master in Hospital Administration Business Management 27.6.2013

22 Master in Hospital Administration Science Science 27.6.2013

23 B.A. Gandhian Studies (External) Arts 27.6.2013

24 M.A. Gandhian Studies (External) Arts 27.6.2013

25 M. A. (Education) (External) Arts 27.6.2013

26 M. Phil. ( Management ) Business Management 27.6.2013

1.1.7 Does the University encourage its colleges to provide additional skill-

oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances.

Yes, the University does believe in introducing the component of skill-

orientation right from the UG level. Consequently, many UG courses in the

Sciences, Management and Computer Science are skill-based and designed

according to professional / job-related demands: e.g., courses like BBA; BCA;

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B.Sc. IT; B.Sc. in Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Environment Science, Bio-

informatics, Bio-technology, Industrial Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry.

A list of skill-oriented programmes in the last four years and their date of

introduction is given below:

Sr.

No.

Name of the New Programme Name of the

Faculty

Year of

Approval

1 Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research

( PGDCR )

Pharm. 23.2.2010

2 Diploma in Yoga Education 11.6.2010

4 Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care, Medical

Profession and Law (PGDHCMPL )

Law 11.6.2010

5 Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Process out

sourcing ( PGDLPO )

Law 11.6.2010

6 Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware

Technology and Net Working (P.G.D.H.T.

&N.W.)

Science 22.3.2012

7 Certificate Courses in Dialysis Techniques(

CCDT )

Pharm. 22.3.2012

8 Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopedics Medicine 23.7.2012

9 Diploma in I.T. for Researcher Science 5.6.2012

10 Post Graduate Diploma in Food Science and

Technology ( 15 Months)

Science 24.12.2012

11 Post Graduate Diploma in Fire safety& Disaster

Management

Business

Management

24.12.2012

12 Post Graduate Diploma in Sophisticated

Instrumentation Techniques for Pharma and

related Industries.

Science 22.6.2012

13 Post Graduate Diploma in Patentization,

Documentation and Regulatory Affairs.

Science 22.6.2012

1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Furnish the inventory of the following:

Programmes taught on the campus are enlisted below:

Faculty of Arts:

Master of Arts

Master of Arts (External)

Master of Labour Welfare

Master of Philosophy

Master of Social Work

Master of Library and Information Science

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Performing Arts

Master of Applied Arts

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Master of Gandhian Studies

Bachelor of Library Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Education

Master of Education

Master of Philosophy , Education

Master of Physical Education

Faculty of Science

Master of Science

Master of Philosophy

Master of Computer Science and Application

Master of Science Information Technology and Computer Application

M. Sc. (ECI) Integrated

Doctor of Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Post Graduate Diploma in Sophisticated Instrumentation Techniques for Pharma and related Industries

Faculty of Law

Master of Law

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Laws and International

Humanitarian Laws

Faculty of Commerce

Master of Commerce

Master of Commerce (External)

Master of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Home Science

Master of Home Science

Doctor of Philosophy

Faculty of Business Management

Master of Business Administration

Doctor of Philosophy

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

Faculty of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

Doctor of Philosophy

M. Phil.

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research

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Overseas programmes offered on the campus: None as yet

Programmes available for colleges enlisted as follow

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Special)

Bachelor of Arts (General)

Bachelor of Arts (Special) (External)

Bachelor of Arts (General) (External)

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Library Science

Diploma In Music

Diploma in Drama

Diploma in Painting and Sculpture

Diploma in Dancing

Diploma in Architecture

Diploma in Journalism

Diploma in Physical Education

Diploma in Cooperation

Senior Certificate in English

Junior Certificate in English

Doctor of Letters

Junior Certificate in Sanskrit

Senior Certificate in Sanskrit

Post Graduate Diploma in Quantitative Economics

Diploma in Research Methodology

Diploma in Tamil

Certificate in Tamil

Diploma in German

Diploma in French

Diploma in Russia

Junior Certificate in German

Senior Certificate in German

Junior Certificate in French

Certificate course in Journalism

Senior Certificate in French

Senior Certificate in Russian

Junior Certificate in Russian

Certificate in Research Methodology

Certificate in Photography

Diploma in Photography

Bachelor of Journalism

Diploma in Public Relations

Diploma in Printing

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Performing Arts

Bachelor of Applied Arts

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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Hindi Translation

Certificate Course in Indian Poetics

Certificate Course in Jain Culture Literature

Certificate Course in English

Diploma Course in Translation

Diploma Course in Charani Sahitya

Bachelor of Social Work

P. G. Diploma in Vallabha Vedant & Vaishnavism

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education in English

Diploma In Education

Bachelor of Physical Education

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science (Special)

Bachelor of Science (General)

Master of Science

Doctor of Science

Diploma in Statistics

Diploma in Research Methodology

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Microbiology

Diploma in Fisheries

Post Graduate Diploma in Water and Soil Analysis

PGDCA

BCA

DMLT

B.IT. & CA

PGDHTA

M. Sc. IT & CA

Faculty of Technology including Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Engineering

B. Arch.

Ph. D.

Faculty of Law

LL. B. (General)

LL. B. (Special)

Diploma in Taxation Laws and Practice

Diploma in Labour Laws and Practice

Diploma in Banking Co-operation and Administrative Law

P.G. Diploma in Corporate Laws

P. G. Diploma in Banking Laws

P. G. Diploma in Export – Import Laws

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P. G. Diploma in Environmental Laws

Faculty of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S)

Doctor of Medicine

Master of Surgery

Bachelor of Science (Medical)

Master of Science (Medical)

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

Diploma in Ophthalmology

Diploma in Anaesthesia

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology

Diploma in Child Health

Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis

Diploma in Public Health

Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology

Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy

Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases

Diploma in Pharmacy

Diploma in Clinical Pathology

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Master of Chi ology

Master of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Faculty of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Administration

Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in Banking

Diploma in Industrial Management

Diploma in Co-operation

Diploma in Financial Management

1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic

flexibility Core / Elective options:

a. Students on the campus have two/three core courses in each semester. Usually

students avails option for electives / interdisciplinary / multidisciplinary in two

out of four semesters. Some departments on the campus offer dissertation /

project work.

b. Enrichment courses: Students on the campus have six enrichment courses over

their Masters programme of four semesters.

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c. Courses offered in modular form: courses offered on the campus are according

to the CBCS mode but modular form is yet to be introduced.

d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility: This facility is yet to be introduced

at our University.

e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and

disciplines: Such mobility exists from Science to Commerce, and Science and

Commerce to Arts. Additionally, students of Arts can join the BCA

programme. There is full Vertical Flexibility in all professional courses i.e.

MCA, MBA, MSW, MLW, LL. B., M. Sc. (IT&CA), BJMC, B. Ed., etc. With

effect from academic year 2013 the University has instituted UG and PG

programmes in Gandhian Studies wherein students from any stream can join.

MCA course has been introduced with lateral mobility.

1.2.3 Does the University have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting

international students?

The University has initiated a dialogue with the Indian Council for Cultural

Relations (ICCR) to systematically initiate the entry of foreign students on the campus

under the ICCR Scholarship Schemes in 21 major areas. The number of foreign

students in the University till now has been in the courses offered by the Wildlife

Institute of India, Dehradun and Department of Pharmaceutical Science. The foreign

students enrolling here are mostly from the SAARC countries. The number of foreign

students enrolled in the years between 2009 and 2013 at this institute is four: two

from Nepal, and one each from Mongolia, Guyana and one from Iran at the University

Campus. Presently, students from USA, Iran, and other countries are studying under

various research programmes.

1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so,

how successful have they been? If „no‟, explain the impediments?

The Saurashtra University is having good infrastructure and courses designed

for Research degree programmes. Hence, most of the foreign students getting enrolled

with the Saurashtra University are in the research programmes. Departments like

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philosophy, Management, etc. have cultivated bilateral

relations over a period of time which has resulted into having students from abroad.

1.2.5 Does the University facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If

yes, give details.

Dual degree or twinning programme is not yet a regular feature. However,

integrated courses like B. Com. –LL. B. and B. Sc. ECI – M. Sc. ECI have been

initiated.

1.2.6 Does the University offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and

indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and

salary are at par with the aided programmes?

Yes, the University offers self-financing programmes as indicated in the list

tagged below. Teacher qualification is never compromised in such programmes and

the salary too is commensurate with the best in each respective category. The

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University follows the rules and regulations of the UGC, State Government, and its

own executive council guidelines.

A list of self-financing programmes run in the last four years and their fees is given

below:

Self-finance Programs Detail

Department Seats Available Fee (Rs.)

Bio-Science Master(15)

23015

Chemistry Master(50)

12615

Physics Master(20)

11000

Electronics

Master(60)

PGDHTA(40)

Post Graduate Diploma

in Hardware Technology and

Applications

10000(Master)

6250

(PGDHTA)

Computer Science Master(30) M.Sc. IT(70)

22585(MCA)

21585(M.SCIT)

Mathematics Master(30) M. Phil. (15)

3150(master)

4750(MPHILL)

Pharmacy Master(108)

55000

M.B.A.

Master(30)

PGDBA(60) Post Graduate Diploma

in

Business Administration

50640(MBA)

14715(PGDBA)

Home Science Master(04)

5025

Education Master(15)

20000

Physical Education Master(30)

15000

Law Master(15) PGDFT(10)

4500(LAW)

2000(PGDFT)

Human Rights & IHL Master(07)

5665

English Master(06) M. Phil. (03) 3595

Gujarati ----- M. Phil. (24) 4820

Hindi ----- M. Phil. (30) 5735

History Master(06)

3605

Philosophy ------ M. Phil. (06) 5575

Library &Information

Science

Master(06) M. Li. Sc. (03)

9670 (B. Lib)

113730(M. LI.

Sc.)

Psychology M. Phil.(6) 5585(M. Phil.)

Social work

Master

(35)

M. L.W(35) Master of Labour

Welfare

7500(M.S.W)

7500(M.L.W)

1.2.7 Does the University provide the flexibility of bringing together the

conventional face-to-face mode and distance mode of education and allow

students to choose and combine the courses they are interested in? If „yes‟ give

operational details.

Apart from face-to-face mode, the University offers External Programmes,

which is based on the CBCS model since 2010-11. The linking of both the Regular

and External modes under CBCS has been done with a view to facilitate all students

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with the same competitive syllabi, providing students with the flexibility of opting

into the External mode, and reduce the drop-out rate. The courses offered under the

External Programme are: B.A., B. Com., M.A., and M. Com. The new courses

introduced from 2013 under the External Programme are: B.A. and M.A. in Gandhian

Studies and M.A. in Education. The Saurashtra University website reflects all relevant

information of the External Programmes. At present more than 29,000 students are

enrolled per semester. The University is in the process of converting its external

programmes into e-programmes.

1.2.8 Has the University adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If

yes, for how many programmes? What efforts have been made by the

University to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated

colleges?

All the 28 PG departments on the campus run their programmes according to

the Choice Based Credit System as per the UGC guidelines from June 2010 onwards.

(The inventory of programmes has already been furnished under sub-section 1.2.1

above.) The UG programmes run in the affiliated colleges (list in 1.2.1) also adopted

CBCS. And as mentioned above under 1.2.7, even the external programmes since

2010-11 are being offered through the CBCS mode.

1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the University follow:

Annual system – 12%

Semester system (CBCS) – 88%

Trimester system – 0%

1.2.10 How does the University promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a

few programmes and comment on their outcome.

The PG syllabus of every department on the campus has an inter-disciplinary

component in the first two semesters. Particular programmes worth mentioning are:

- Course in ECI at the Electronics Department: Here, students gain knowledge of not

only electronics but computers and instrumentation too and thus making them

holistically knowledgeable in these three inter-connected fields of knowledge.

- Course in General Semantics at the English Department: The ‗semantics‘ in General

Semantics is not connected to language studies or Linguistics but explores meaning

ascribed by people to life in the larger sense and therefore this course encompasses

other disciplines of knowledge like philosophy, psychology, political science, history,

and even mathematics and certain other domains of pure sciences.

- Course in Hospital Management at the Statistics Department is subscribed by many

doctors who want to know how to better run their own private multi-speciality

enterprises.

- Course in Mathematical Logic at the Philosophy Department links philosophy and

mathematics making students realize the overlap in these two disciplines and give

students of philosophy and an extra epistemological and professional edge.

- Course in Organo-pharmaceutical, Pharma Analytical and Physical Polymer

Chemistry at the Chemistry Department equips students with the knowledge of much-

in-demand specializations which are interdisciplinary.

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- Course in Folklore at the Gujarati Department provides students of literature the

knowledge of oral literatures/traditions; thereby grounding them soundly into their

domain of creative / imaginative art.

- Operations of Stock Exchanges: This is unique interdisciplinary course offered by

the Commerce department. This paper is offered to all post graduate students giving

exposure to stock market operations.

- Basics of Computers, Personality Development and Interview Skills at the Hindi

Department empower students with soft skills required for a competitive job milieu.

The above cited are few examples of inter disciplinary approach adopted.

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the University reviewed and upgraded for

making it socially relevant and / or job oriented / knowledge intensive and

making the emerging needs of the students and other stake holders?

The curriculum of the University is generally reviewed every three years with

the process being initiated through the Board of Studies, going through the respective

Faculty, then finally approved by the Academic Council. The University, since

moving over into the CBCS programme in 2010, has not initiated the curricular

change this year in order to allow stabilization of the CBCS. Instead, the University

has also made CBCS the norm for its External Programme since 2011, and is

monitoring the transition by Statutory Authorities of the University. In several

faculties, new courses and curriculum changes are done looking to the need in

knowledge and requirement in society at large.

1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG

levels were introduced? Give details.

The list of new programmes in the last four years is already attached under

1.1.6. Of these, 05 can be put under inter-disciplinary programmes, and 08 under

programmes in emerging areas.

Inter-disciplinary Programmes:

Sr.

No.

Bachelor or Master Degree

Programme Faculty Date

1 B.Sc. Medical Laboratory

Technology

( B. Sc. M.L.T )

Science 23.2.2010

2 M.Sc. Marine Science(Biological

Oceanography)

Science 10.7.2010

3 M. Pharm. (Drug Regulatory

Affairs)

Pharmacy 24.12.2012

4 Master in Hospital Administration

Science

Science 27.6.2013

5 Master in Hospital Administration Business

Management

27.06.2013

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Programmes in Emerging Areas:

Sr.

No.

Bachelor or Master Degree

Programme Faculty Date

1 M.Sc. Marine Science(Chemical

Oceanography)

Science 10.7.2010

2 M.Sc. Marine Science(Physical

Oceanography)

Science 10.7.2010

3 M.Sc. Marine Science(Geological

Oceanography

Science 10.7.2010

4 M. Phil. ( Natural Resource

Management)

Business

Management

9.5.2011

5 M. Phil. ( Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology)

Pharmacy 24.12.2012

6 Pharm. D. ( Six Years ) Pharmacy 24.12.2012

7 Pharm. D. ( Post Baccalaureate )

(Three Years)

Pharmacy 24.12.2012

8 B. A. Gandhian Studies

( External )

Arts 27.6.2013

9 M.A. Gandhian Studies

(External)

Arts 27.6.2013

1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing

programmes? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?

Strategy of the curricular revision and change is based upon a three-pronged

process:

a) The individual BoS for various disciplines deciding to bring about a revision,

looking at the need to make the syllabus more contemporary, flexible and dynamic

through inclusion of emerging and inter-disciplinary areas

b) Timely suggestions given by governing academic bodies like UGC (CDC), AICTE

etc. The thrust area of various disciplines of science is also taken into account. The

University always endeavours in these changes to pay attention, incorporating the

local requirements in its syllabus; and

c) The University and individual departments seek advice from concerned external

experts from both academia and industry.

A major syllabus revision across the University took place in 2010 with the transition

from the Semester to the CBCS mode. Apart from the list of new programmes

introduced (mentioned in 1.3.2 above), since the transition from Semester to the

CBCS mode, no change has been introduced in the existing courses. A revision is

scheduled in the academic year 2014 – 15.

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1.3.4 What are the value added courses offered by the University and how does

the University ensure that all students have access to them?

Specific value-added courses offered by the University are:

Departments Value-added Programmes

Biosciences

M. Phil. in Plant Biotechnology and Genetic

Engineering

Law

1) Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Process

outsourcing

2) PG Diploma in Forensic Science

3) PG Diploma in Export- Import (EXIM) Laws

4) PG Diploma in Banking Law

Physical Education M. Phil. in Physical Education

Those that have been introduced in the last four years are:

i) Diploma in Yoga

ii) M.A. Elective course in General Semantics

iii) B.A. in Gandhian Studies

iv) M.A. in Gandhian Studies

The University has always endeavoured to add value in the lives of its

stakeholders, most importantly and directly in its students. Lectures and talks are

arranged at regular intervals on the campus regarding the necessity, importance and

aspects / categories of value in life, be it from spiritual mentors like the monks from

Ramakrishna Mission, Advaita Ashram, Art of Living etc., and scholars, writers and

thinkers. A list here would be too long, but just to mention a few such talks held only

in 2013 would suffice:

Sr.

No.

Name of the Speaker Topic of the Talk /

Lecture

Date

1 Kajal Oza-Vaidya (renowned

Gujarati novelist)

―My Message is My

Life‖

7 October

2 Prof. Prashant Sinha (eminent

Full-Bright scholar)

―Mahatma Gandhi‘s

Political

Ideals‖

2 October

3 Prof. Babu Suthar (Linguist-

Theorist from Pennsylvania

University)

‗Journey of a Boy from

a Marginal Community

to the States‘

16 August

4 Prof. Ranjana Harish (eminent

scholar & former HoD, English

Dept., GU, Ahmedabad)

‗Status & Role of

Women in the Present

Time‘

8 March

5 Prof. Nandkishore Acharya

(Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi

awarded poet and critic)

‗The Social

Significance of

Literature‘

5 March

6 Prof. Arun Kamal (Bharat Bhushan

Puraskar awardee Hindi poet)

‗Role of Poetry and the

Poet‘

5 March

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1.3.5 Has the University introduced any higher order skill development

programmes in consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the

National Skills Development Corporation and other agencies?

The higher order skill development programmes introduced by the University

in the last four years are eleven. They are as under:

Sr.

No.

Name of the Programme Faculty Year of

Commencement

1 PG Diploma in Clinical Research

(PGDCR)

Pharmacy 2010

2 Post Graduate Diploma in Sophisticated

Instrumentation Techniques for Pharma

and related Industries.

Science 2012

3 Post Graduate Diploma in Patentization,

Documentation and regulatory Affairs.

Science 2012

4 Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care,

Medical Profession and Law

(PGDHCMPL)

Law 2010

5 Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Process

Out Sourcing(PGDLPO )

Law 2010

6 Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware

Technology and Net Working

(P.G.D.H.T.&N.W.)

Science 2012

7 Certificate Courses in Dialysis Technique

(CCDT )

Pharmacy 2012

8 Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics

(MCI Approved)

Medicine 2012

9 Diploma in I.T. for Researcher Science 2012

10 Post Graduate Diploma in Food Science

and Technology

Science 2012

11 Post Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety &

Disaster Management

Business

Management

2012

1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Does the University have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from

students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?

Feedback is a regular feature in all departments in the University. The

University Authorities have taken adequate steps to formalize such practice.Here the

University adheres to the NAAC feedback model, through its feedback forms for

faculty as well as courses to be filled by the students at the end of each semester.

Additionally, the existing alumnus with the departments is a very useful

channel of feedback regarding a realistic standing of the curriculum and the

improvement / enhancement required in them. For the operational aspects of the

curriculum, every department has a feedback / grievance mechanism through which it

obtains them on the various related issues.

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1.4.2 Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and

international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars,

workshops, online discussions, etc., and its impact.

Curriculum of every department is discussed at the departmental and

individual levels with national / international scholars whenever they are on the

campus visiting a particular department during events like seminars, conferences,

workshops, CAS / SAP appraisal meetings etc. The faculties of University who are

visiting various Universities and Institutes and places of Higher learning are also

getting good feedback during such academic visit. It would be pertinent here to cite a

few examples:

- October 2013: Visit by eminent scholar and former HoD, English at Pune

University, Professor Prashant Sinha and his discussion with the course coordinators

of Gandhian Studies for the newly introduced BA and MA level programmes on

Gandhian Studies.

- August 2013: Visit by international scholar Dr. Babu Suthar from the University of

Pennsylvania to the departments of Gujarati and English when the existing curricula

of these departments were discussed in the context of a discussion on marginal

literature, linguistics, literary criticism and theory.

- April 2013: Visit by international scholar Professor P.C. Kar, Director, Balvant

Parekh Centre for General Semantics and Other Human Sciences and his team to the

Department of English & CLS, for a discussion on the existing curriculum in order to

confer the status of a Regional Centre on General Semantics and Other Human

Sciences.

- January 2013: Visit by international Canadian Scholar, and President International

Council for Canadian Studies, Professor Om P. Juneja to the Department of English &

CLS, for a discussion on the non-British and especially Canadian literature.

- March 2010: Visit by international scholars on Comparative Literature, Professors

Dorothy Figuera (America), Sieghild Bogumil (France), and Harish Trivedi (DU) to

the Department of English & CLS, for a discussion on the existing curriculum on

Comparative Literature.

The UGC CAS Biosciences Department has had an illustrious number of national and

international scholars who gave important suggestions for curriculum in the last four

years, a list of which is as under:

- January 2009: Visit by Dr. Zsolt Vegavariand Dr. Miriam Melanie Hansbauer, both

from Hortbagy National Park (Hungary),University of Debrecen, Germany to the

Department of Biosciences for a discussion on the latest research on European Crane.

- April 2010: visit by Prof P. Ramasamy, Vice –Chancellor, Alagappa University,

Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, to the Department of Biosciences for

discussions on various issues related to educations reforms and collaborations

- Besides these in-person discussions, the method employed for curricular interaction

generally is telephonic and email discussion (with national scholars) and email (with

international scholars).

1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback

on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of.

The teachers of affiliated colleges have adequate representation in all BoS,

Faculties and Academic Council through which their suggestions and feedback

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regarding alteration, addition and modification/up gradation of the curriculum is

addressed. These institutions follow the NAAC feedback model first for their own

institutions and then communicate to the University on relevant issues raised from

such feedback drives. The suggestions made by the BoS are outlined in 1.1.6.

1.4.4 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures

undertaken by the University in ensuring the effective development of the

curricula?

Quality is sustained and enhanced in the curricula through the following measures:

a) Framing competitive curricula to impart the students the best of learning in

their subjects.

b) Motivating the faculty to disseminate their curricular learning innovatively.

c) Adopting a continuous assessment mechanism through the internal tests,

projects, classroom seminars, assignments etc.

d) Endeavouring to provide adequate inter-disciplinary exposure to the learners.

e) Providing learners with technological facilities to enhance curricular learning.

f) Paying attention to a rigorous and timely examination schedule for allowing

students to test their curricular strengths.

g) Organizing CCDC and IIIC sessions for students to provide them with ideas

about the curricular demands in the outside world.

h) Eminent professors from outside the University are co-opted in all the BoS

and their suggestions for curriculum development are incorporated.

* Any other information regarding Curricular Aspects which the University would

like to include:

The University wishes to reiterate that it was the first State Conventional University in the entire western India to introduce the CBCS curricular mode

in 2010.

The curriculum of many departments on the Campus has a strong regional need-based speciality; just to mention a few examples: the Bio-Sciences

Department has a thrust on studying the coastal eco-system since Saurashtra

and indeed Gujarat has the longest coastline in India (approx. 1600 kms); the

Pharmacy Department runs courses on dialysis responding to the higher rate of

renal diseases in the people of Saurashtra; the State being a hub for

Pharmaceutical Industry, all the curricula of the Department of Chemistry and

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is oriented towards the need of such

requirements along with other related chemical, intermediate, dyes and

polymer industries; the Gujarati Department has earned a name in Bardic and

Folk literatures, again drawing an inspiration from the rich oral heritage of

Saurashtra.

The University has a very active Career Counselling and Development Centre,

reinforcing the curriculum taught on the campus with remedial coaching,

career-oriented UPSC / GPSC / NET / SET training classes and possesses an

excellent library with a full-time librarian of its own.

The Academic Staff College and individual departments on the Campus regularly organizes FDPs on newer / emerging curricular areas.

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The Centre for Continuing Education runs several Vocational, Skill Development, Personality Development, Self-Employment, and other short

term courses for the community at large.

The University fulfilled a long-held aspiration of the people of this region and

of its own with the introduction of UG and PG level programmes on Gandhian

Studies beginning 2013. By doing so, Saurashtra University is not only paying

tribute to the father of our nation but becomes the only higher education

institution in the State to offer such an extensive programme both for the UG

and PG students. Incidentally, Saurashtra University not only has the academic

jurisdiction over the birth-place of the Mahatma (Porbandar) but is itself

located at the place (Rajkot) that shaped Gandhiji and where he (as well as

Kasturba Gandhi) spent early years of their active life

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

2.1.1 How does the University ensure publicity and transparency in the

admission process?

The University carries out publicity for admission in various newspapers as

well as the University website. The respective departments then conduct Entrance

Test for students desirous for PG admission. The broad syllabus and paper-style of the

Entrance Test is made known to the students by each Department. 50% weightage is

given to the score in the Entrance Test and 50% to the marks obtained in the

qualifying (Bachelor's) examination. The individual departments inform students

when their merit list would be prepared, and puts it on the notice board, and the

University website stating there that if students find any discrepancy (especially

regarding the marks they scored in their qualifying examination), they can draw the

attention of the departmental office and then begins the admission process in

accordance with the reservation policies of UGC and the Government of Gujarat as

applicable from time to time. Students finding a place on the merit list are then

informed from the office of respective departments about their registration process,

paying of the fee, commencement of their studies etc. The wait listed candidates are

also made aware of the status of the admission progress; and as per the availability of

the seats vacant, they are admitted. Thus, students seeking admission in the University

are notified about the entire admission process with an assurance of complete

transparency. Students in professional program like MBA, MCA and M. Pharm are

admitted by State Level Central Admission Committee.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the University.

List the criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test,

(iii)merit, entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by

state agencies and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the University

(please specify).

Most departments on the campus follow criterion (ii), i.e., merit with entrance

test for admissions in the Masters and M. Phil. Programmes. Ph. D. admission is

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through the common entrance test conducted by the Saurashtra University Common

Admission Board (SUCAB) followed by the assessment of the Ph. D. proposals by

the Research Development Committee (RDC). The students having qualified

NET/JRF/SLET exams and those having M. Phil. degrees as per the UGC norms are

exempted from the Ph. D. entrance test. The merit lists for various entrance tests are

prepared within a maximum period of 48 hours as per the norms of the University and

displayed on the notice board of each department and also uploaded on the

departmental web space/page of the University website. Wherever common entrance

test are mandatory, the University abides by the relevant norms, e.g., MBA and MCA.

2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the

University‟s role in monitoring the same.

Affiliated colleges have been issued the minimum guidelines for admission

into the Bachelor‘s programmes. They also have the course / syllabus related

guidelines passed by the respective Boards of Studies, Faculty and the Academic

Councils. Colleges are independent to admit students in their programmes, and each

college advertises its guidelines and procedures. In case, in a particular academic year

if the demand for admission exceeds than available seats, the University authority

takes appropriate measures to ensure the smooth admission process to optimum

number of desirous students by allowing increase in number of seats in colleges. The

entire data related to students‘ registration from the affiliating colleges come to the

University forming a centralised data of UG students. With effect from 2011, this

vital data regarding students‘ registration has become online and the enrolment

number assigned to a student remains the same till the completion of the programme.

2.1.4 Does the University have a mechanism to review its admission process

and student profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and

how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?

Departments on the campus review its admission process and student profile

twice a year – at the time of admission and before the semester-end examination as

regards attendance, dropouts, internal evaluation, overall progress, etc.

The Staff Councils in general and the Admission Committees in particular is

deliberate upon the graduate results of the year and the academic trends of graduate

students, both of which facilitate an idea as regards the demand of postgraduate

programmes on the campus. Having assessed the demand of a particular PG

programme through the number of application forms, the Admission Committee

strategizes upon the difficulty level of the entrance examination. In case there is an

increased demand of a particular PG programme in an academic year, the department

seeks permission to increase the intake number which is very positively responded by

the University. The University has formed a special wing called SUCAB (Saurashtra

University Common Admission Board) since 2012 to streamline admission procedure

in certain programmes, which are always in demand like B.Ed., M.Ed., M. S. W., and

M.Sc. (IT) besides monitoring the Ph. D. Entrance of the University.

The objectivity of the admission procedure is ensured by getting the OMR

based test papers prepared from a competent external agency.

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2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students

belonging to the following categories: SC/ST; OBC; women; persons with varied

disabilities; economically weaker sections; outstanding achievers in sports and

other extra-curricular activities.

The University meticulously follows admission in accordance with the

reservation policies of the UGC and the State Government as regards students from

SC/ST, OBC and SEBC categories. A general positive trend over the past decade

worth mentioning in this context has been the rise of women students seeking

admission on the campus across the categories (as is also reflected in 2.1.6 below).

Many of these students as well as many men from the SC, ST and OBC categories

coming to the campus are first generation University students. Each department on the

campus would have more than half a dozen examples of under-privileged women and

men becoming shining examples for their community and motivating others to

empower themselves with higher education. Women students are exempted from

paying the tuition fees in all grant-in-aid courses. Moreover, the University has one

seat reserved in every department as a super-annuity seat for the single girl child. As

per State Government norms, there is a 3% special reservation for differently-abled

students. The University ensures that the seats are filled up by the candidates

belonging to different categories as per these policies. The University has a unique

Earn-While-Learn Scheme for providing earning opportunities to financially

constrained students. A special hostel (at present only for boys) has also been

constructed for providing staying facilities to such students. The University

encourages admission to students who are achievers in sports. It has trainers for 20

different sports and encourages its sportsmen and women to participate in various

events bearing their expenses towards travel, boarding and lodging.

2.1.6 Number of students admitted in University departments in the last four

Academic years: (SC, ST, OBC, General, Others)

Students Admitted in University Departments in the Last Four Academic Years

CATEGORY

2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

M F M F M F M F

SC 115 71 106 62 89 64 78 74

ST 25 31 34 25 28 15 38 33

OBC 270 171 243 152 219 161 256 200

GENERAL 506 392 449 416 366 438 333 297

OTHER 14 24 13 16 17 28 9 24

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2.1.7 Has the University conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the

various programmes of the University departments and affiliated colleges? If so,

highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease.

The analysis is tabulated as under:

The trend from the above table can be analysed as: in Arts & Humanities, the

demand ratio for Masters, M. Phil., and Ph. D. is decreasing; whereas the demand

ratio is increasing for Masters, M. Phil. and Ph. D. in the departments like Science,

Commerce, and Management. However, the demand ratio for Masters and Ph. D. is

increasing in departments like Law and Human Rights, Home Science.

2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued / staggered by the University in the last four

years? If yes, please specify the reasons.

Information regarding programmes discontinued by the University:

Under the Faculty of Education, Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.E. 3 years Programme) and B. P. Ed. One year Programme, after

graduation, is now transferred to Gujarat Swarnim Sports University

and B. Ed. (Rural Studies) is converted as the B. Ed. Basic Education.

Diploma in Business Management (DBM) under the faculty of Management

Self-financed programme of M. Phil. under the faculty of Commerce

B. Sc. Instrumentation (Vocational)

B.A LL. B. Integrated

Diploma in Vallabha Vedant

The list of the courses discontinued, running in the affiliated colleges, shall be

provided to the peer team at the time of visit.

Programs Number of

Application

Number of Student

Admitted

Demand

Ratio

UG

PG 8648 3932 46%

Integrated

Masters 29 27 93%

M. Phil. 1867 903 48%

Ph. D. 931 466 50%

Integrated Ph.

D.

Certificate

Diploma

PG Diploma 170 122 71%

Any Other

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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 Does the University organize orientation / induction programmes for

freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts

involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.

All departments on the Campus conduct a time-tested mechanism for the

orientation and induction programme for the freshers. The senior batch of students

decides on a day for the formal welcome cum induction of the new students in the

departments. This day is generally fixed within the first fortnight of the arrival of the

new batch of students. The programme has a formal and an informal session. In the

former, all faculty members, non-teaching staff and generally the head of the Institute

(Hon‘ble Vice-Chancellor and / or the Registrar) are invited. Students here articulate

their experience in the department and also their expectations. It is a session where the

University gets a glimpse of the aspirations of their most important stake-holders and

obtains an idea to optimally channelize these in the upcoming months of the semester.

The latter session gives an opportunity for the students to know each other and their

department. This session also brings out the extra-curricular / cultural talents of the

students helping each department to identify them for future programmes like the

University Youth Festival. Academically, all the Courses are introduced to the

students during the first week itself, particularly, the Elective Courses. A proper

induction of every course is organized, which helps the students in the selection of the

Elective Courses. The teacher-in -charge provides general outline of the Course.

2.2.2 Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential

requirements of the student population” are analysed after admission and before

the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and

addressed?

The differential level, requirements, motivation and expectations of the

students are gauged during the interview session of the incoming students after they

clear the merit in each department. These become more definite during the first week

of commencement of teaching when each faculty introduces his course, charts its

outline and scope and invites students' queries, doubts and clarifications towards the

particular course or the programme in general. These are then generally discussed in

the Staff Council wherein academic planning and strategies regarding lesson-planning

and students‘ task for their internals are discussed. Tentative identification of group

leaders for academic and extra-curricular activities is also carried out at this stage.

The accommodation and hostel facilities for students are also addressed and the

students are given advice on alternatives when they are unable to get admission at

various hostels of the University campus.

2.2.3 Does the University offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how

are they structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered,

department-wise / faculty-wise.

Many departments on the Campus organize remedial courses. They are conducted and

structured outside the regular time table. As mentioned in 1.1.3, the University has a

special Career Counselling & Development Cell (CCDC) looking after the remedial

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requirements of students on the campus and has a structured time-table (kept mostly

on week-ends) for such activities. Some departments on the campus have their own

remedial schedule. For example, the Department of English & CLS runs a remedial

capsule targeting especially their first semester new entrants wholly managed by

mentors from their Alumni. The CCDC of the University regularly organizes remedial

classes. Besides CCDC, NET / SLET Coaching Centre, Entry into Service Centre are

run by faculties which cover both under privileged and general stream of students.

Focus is also given to strengthen the soft-skills of the students on the campus.

2.2.4 Has the University conducted any study on the academic growth of

students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged,

physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?

The Staff Councils discuss the academic growth of all students including the

disadvantaged students. The main findings over the years in this regard have been:

i) Economic problem is the least of all the problems of disadvantage, as the University

fees are very nominal. However, economically weaker students are sometimes

disheartened by the rising cost of living. The departments encourage such students to

minimize the cost of books and materials by getting in touch with the senior batch and

forming study groups where such materials can be shared. The departments also make

it known to all its students to contact any faculty in case of facing a financial crunch

affecting their studies.

ii) Students disadvantaged by any form of physical handicap require motivational and

psychological support from their peers and teachers. The departments ensure a

congenial academic and inter-personal ambience that would make any physically

challenged student least conscious of their handicap. They make a conscious effort to

see that such a student is involved in academic and extra-curricular activities

optimally. A designated faculty member in each department looks after such students.

iii) Departments also share even a minor achievement of any disadvantaged student

with all others not only to instil a sense of self-confidence and joy in such a student

but also that they can be a source of motivation for others like them.

iv) Slow learners are encouraged dually: a) through remedial classes; and b)

encouraging them to approach either their seniors / advanced learners or seek some

extra study time from their teachers for clearing doubts and understanding concepts /

issues.

2.2.5 How does the University identify and respond to the learning needs of

advanced learners?

The departments endeavour to cultivate gifted and talented learners by

motivating them towards more challenging assignments and classroom presentations

and seminars. They are also entrusted group-leaders‘ roles during group activities, and

requested to become peer-mentors for their slow learner classmates.

Each department is vigilant over identifying advance learners. The faculties

are working as mentors of such students and they are encouraged for many advanced

level academic endeavours. They are encouraged by sending them to various

workshops, seminars, symposia and conferences. They are also encouraged to apply

in various training programs, summer institutes and short term programs at institutes

of higher learning. Many advanced learners have successfully entered into premium

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institutes of India and abroad for their PG level work, dissertations etc. More than 50

students have gone to Belgium, Taiwan, USA, Germany, Italy, Austria, UK, Greece,

etc. for their pre doctoral, doctoral and post-doc assignments. The detail shall be made

available to the Peer Team at the time of their visit.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the University plan and organize the teaching, learning and

evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print,

etc.)?

University publishes Academic Calendar and University Diary every year

which helps in planning and organization. Every departmental Staff Council also in its

meeting takes decisions on these matters. Academic Calendar is approved by the

Academic Council. Usually, the departments offer different specialization in the form

of the Electives. The teachers have ample academic freedom and flexibility to run the

course classes, practical and dissertation. The concerned teacher puts his plan before

the Staff Council, and then it is reflected on the time-table for the students. The

departments also make aware to the students the submission dates of their internal

assignments / projects/ classroom activities; dates of internal tests (and its paper-

pattern) are made known to them; also, the dates of contributory teachers / visiting

faculty are made known to the students well in advance.

2.3.2 Does the University provide course outlines and course schedules prior to

the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the

process ensured?

The syllabi of all the 28 departments have been put up on the website of the

Saurashtra University. Additionally, each student entering a department is given the

syllabus booklet for all the 4 semesters including a list of reading materials, references

and recommended books. After the admission process is over, the teachers in charge

of the concerned Course deliver an induction lecture which helps the students in

choosing their electives. The students come to know the teachers in charge, the course

content, the course planner, the reference books, time table and the nature of internal

and the semester-end examination in the given course in advance. Such an effective

practice enables students to plan their study schedule, becoming a veritable blueprint

for their learning outcome.

2.3.3 Does the University face any challenges in completing the curriculum

within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the

challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these.

We are facing some problems related to curriculum completion. There are

several reasons which are responsible for this; e.g., mini vacations during major

festivals. However, such challenges are resolved by taking extra lectures on holidays

and whenever the students are available during the semester.

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2.3.4 How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory

learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development

and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and

knowledge management.

Teachers give hand-outs of their lectures or project them as PPT talks which

encourage the students to interact in the class. They are given assignments to

complete. They make seminar presentations. Moreover, through quizzes, group work

and group discussions and extra-curricular activities their holistic development is

improved. Student-centric approaches on the campus include:

Interactive classroom teaching

Group discussion / Group work

Assignments and Project work

Dissertation at PG level

Classroom seminars

Multimedia presentations

e-learning

Quizzes and tests

Interaction with expert scholars other than teachers in the departments

2.3.5 What is the University‟s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to

deliver lectures and / or organize seminars for students?

All Post Graduate departments decide for themselves as regards inviting

eminent experts / scholars for classroom teaching, special lectures and research

guidance. The University provides adequate funding from UGC schemes such as

'Teachers' Exchange Programme' and 'Visiting Fellow/Professor Scheme'. The

University also provides additional financial support to all departments from the

University Development Fund (UDF) and other resources to carry out such academic

strives. Moreover, whenever a scholar comes for Ph. D. viva voce examination to the

departments, he/she is requested to deliver a talk to the students. Organized seminars,

conferences, workshops, etc., on the campus bring prominent national / international

scholars and every department tries to make them interact with their students for some

time. (A small illustrative list of such eminent scholars on our campus has already

been mentioned in 1.3.4 as well as 1.4.2.). The University has created many chairs,

centres and award lecture series to invite diverse persons of eminence to deliver

lectures which are relevant to contemporary issues and interests; e.g., Dolarrai

Mankad Annual Lecture series, V.M. Thakor Award Lectures, Narsinh Mehta Award

Lectures, Zaverchand Meghani Award Lectures, etc.

2.3.6 Does the University formally encourage blended learning by using e-

learning resources?

Yes, the University and it's faculties extensively use e-learning resources as

their main sources of latest information. Also, the University provides Wi-Fi facility to all the faculty and students. The students are encouraged to have an access to

authentic websites for the learning resources that would go beyond mere information

and enhance knowledge.

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INFLIBNET facility is provided to the University through which faculty on the

campus (and through them the students) have access to latest papers / scholarly

publications on such reputed e-sites for accessing journals in sciences, humanities,

social sciences, and professional courses. The University is among 20 Universities

which are identified for Sci-finder facility. The usage of Sci-finder at Saurashtra

University is exemplary and higher than many reputed universities. Certain

departments like Business Management and Law have subscribed for relevant

databases. Students and faculties can access open journals across the campus.

Infra-structurally, each department on the campus has at least one classroom

equipped for a blended learning experience.

2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-

learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty

for effective teaching?

Internet facility, multi-media projectors for PPTs, interactive boards in the

classrooms, television, FM radio, e-Learning open resources on the web, e-libraries

around the world, free e-books, virtual laboratories are made use of from an

environment-friendly perspective as well when certain practical session on animals

are conducted by running appropriate CDs, language laboratory, open educational

sites (e.g. Khan's Academy), NPTEL video lectures (from IIT websites), online mock

trading for securities and portfolio management classes, CMIE Prowess database and

Capitalize database, etc., are variably used by the faculty on the campus for effective

teaching. Many classes – especially in the Sciences – are held aided by technology,

and even in the other faculties, Power-Point lectures are very common. Video-

conferencing and on-line workshops are gradually becoming a norm on the campus.

Equally gaining in preference is the use of social networking sites for communication

between faculty and students on aspects of classroom discussion, class seminars etc.

Many faculties have their own web pages, and put teaching / instructional matter on

them. Some departments run their own blogs which dually serve as a site for current

teaching-learning and facilitating networking with the Alumni. The CCDC of the

University has a huge database of students‘ emails and interacts with them regarding

various issues of employment. SMS technology is used by the Examination Section

for intimating students about results.

2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends

and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its

benefits in the department‟s educational processes?

Although there is no formal designated group among the faculty to monitor the

trends and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community, the benefits of

learning through open resources is well recognized by the faculty, and as evident from

2.3.6 and 2.3.7, adequate infrastructural and procedural measures are taken in this

direction. Informally, the Staff Council of the various departments or the faculties

designated by it, monitors trends and issues regarding the developments in the open

source community e.g. Moodle, Google Group, etc. — executing its benefits in the

educational processes at various departments.

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2.3.9 What steps has the University taken to orient traditional classrooms into

24x7 learning places?

Our Wi-Fi campus provides such an opportunity to students and teachers to

change the traditional classrooms into modern e-oriented teaching learning models.

Many departmental students are connected through Google groups or Yahoo groups

for connectivity and information passing for the students and even SMS and cell

phones are utilized for such requirements. The faculties also provide their classroom

notes, teaching aids, and learning resources through such closely connected groups.

Using the University website facilities, many lectures are put on the web regularly

enabling the students to access these learning materials whenever they want, 24x7.

Some departments have their own websites and / or blogs / created Facebook groups

where similar important academic aspects / events / talks etc., are featured. The

University central library remains open from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm. The science

departments and their laboratories are working day and night for research activities.

2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors / mentors/ advisors for

each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social

guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who have

benefitted.

All faculties act as counsellors/mentors and advisors to students for their

academic, personal and psycho-social guidance, although it is not a formal set-up.

Many departments have a regular interaction of their students with their Alumni who

act as informal mentors to them. Of course, if a case arises for any serious mentoring

(especially regarding personal and psycho-social guidance), a Staff Council meeting

is convened to arrive at the best possible help to the student. It has been found that

maximum counselling is required regarding confusion amongst the students about

their career ahead. Respective teachers have several sessions every year to de-clutter

students‘ mind with unnecessary information and choices (in this age of information

explosion) and make them realize their true potential and consequently focus on a

commensurate career option. The Career Counselling and Development Centre

(featured already in and 1.1.3 and 2.2.3) too is a great help in this regard. All the

students have benefitted from this type of guidance to them. Such a counselling centre

is available for all students at Department of Psychology on the campus.

2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted/put

to use by the faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve

learning? What were the methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices?

What are the efforts made by the institution in giving the faculty due recognition

for innovation in teaching?

Innovative teaching methods include pair and group work, classroom quizzes,

assignments, computer / multi-media aided learning seminar presentations, small

projects, report writings, mini-thesis writing (resulting into a small Masters-level

research), interviewing people, surveys, preparing PPTs, short films, invited guest

lectures, and study tours. During the last few years, the development of Wi-Fi

facilities across the University campus brought a wave of new innovative teaching

approaches which has enriched classroom teaching enormously. Extensive use of the

multimedia in teaching enabled faculty members to include varieties of updated

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information and inter-disciplinary aspects in their lectures. Extensive use of the

internet enriched the volume of the information and knowledge given to the students

by the faculty members. Some of these methods are incorporated within their internal

marks whereas others can be classified under informal and continuous assessment

mode of the students. The University encourages more and more such practices by

FDP trainings through its Academic Staff College. In most of the departments, a

hierarchy is created from most senior Ph. D. scholars to the junior level master

students to pass on several learning practices, experimental skills, computational

skills, instrumentation training, writing research papers, preparing posters, accessing

journals/research materials, funding applications, etc. Excellent results and outputs are

observed in terms of knowledge, imparting training, extension and generating

revenues.

2.3.12 How does the University create a culture of instilling and nurturing

creativity and scientific temper among the learners?

The University organizes several programmes related to the creation of

scientific temper. In the last few years, several international conferences, symposia

and workshops have been organized in order to promote scientific temper. The post

graduate students are encouraged to participate with their research findings at various

places in form of posters or oral presentations which give them excellent opportunity

to learn the subject better. The students work closely with the Community Science

Centre of the region to create scientific awareness. Students of the departments of

Pharmacy and Biochemistry conducted the DST sponsored INSPIRES CAMPS

consecutively in the years between 2009-2012. On the campus, there is a Vikram

Sarabhai Centre created by ISRO, Geo Magnetic Observatory created by the

Government of India and Centre of Excellence in Nano Science by GUJCOST. The

National Facility for Drug Discovery Centre gives unique opportunity for creative

minds for their entrepreneurship. The Bioscience Department has virtual bits for

students who are higher learners in bio-informatics.

The students of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Culture have adequate scope

for exhibiting their talent through the Indubhai Parekh Art Gallery on the campus. All

the departments have students‘ display boards where their creative talent is exhibited.

The University Youth Festival also provides an annual mega-platform for art and

cultural activities. Various art / cultural competitions are also held in several

departments like Traditional Recipe Making, Salad Dressing, Traditional Dressing

and Grooming, Mehendi and Rangoli arts, folk performances, poster competitions on

various topics etc.

Overall, the University encourages the students to take critical interest in the

matters of their study as well as socio-economic-cultural issues of our contemporary

time. Besides encouraging them to interact in the class regarding queries and doubts,

the project and assignments allocated to them as part of their internal evaluation

motivate them to think out-of-the box and work systematically and coherently.

Providing students ample exposure in their subjects through invited / visiting scholars

broadens their horizon. Every department follows a system of reflecting and stock-

taking of the major events happening there which is a very effective method of

encouraging their creativity and scientific temper.

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2.3.13 Does the University consider student projects mandatory in the learning

programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of

total) made mandatory?

Number of projects executed within the University: Most of the Post Graduate Departments on the campus have project

work as a part of their programmes. The comprehensive list of the project

work shall be presented to the Peer Team members at the time of their campus

visit.

Names of external institutions associated with the University for student

project work:

The faculty members and the students of the maters programme decide

about the title and type of their project work. In many cases, students carry out

case studies of various industries or institutions; and in such fashion they are

associated with the project work. An exhaustive list of such institutions shall

be made available to the Peer Team members at the time of their visit.

Some of the well-known external institutions / organizations worth

mentioning here are: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai;

Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad; Claris Life sciences, Ahmedabad; Intas

Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad; Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar; CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad; BAN Laboratories, Rajkot; VASU Pharmaceuticals,

Baroda; PDU Medical College, Rajkot; Cancer Hospital, Rajkot; Jilla Talim

Bhavan (District Institute of Education and Training, DIET), Rajkot; Central

Salt and Marine Research Institute (CSMRI), Bhavnagar, National Research

Centre for Groundnut, Junagadh; H. M. Patel Institute of English, Vallabh

Vidhyanagar; Balvant Parekh Centre for General Semantics and Other Human

Sciences, Baroda; Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal; Wild Life

Institute of India, Dehradun.

Role of faculty in facilitating such projects:

Students carry out their project work under the guidance of the faculty

members. The faculty members‘ role is very much important in wake of

project work by students. The faculty‘s role starts from the selection of the

title, and it goes till the final report writing by students.

Student's projects are a part of their internal evaluation in the various

departments at the Masters level. Additionally, half of the 28 departments on

the campus have a provision of a small research work leading to a report /

mini-dissertation / dissertation within their curricula. Each student works

under the supervision of a faculty member for their dissertation and other

research works.

2.3.14 Does the University have a well-qualified pool of human resource to meet

the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it

supplemented?

The existing permanent faculty and support staff are all qualified to the highest

degree. There is however a shortfall in the State Government appointments and the

University is in dialogue for sanctions to recruit qualified people. In fact the

University has already advertised for a good number of teaching and administrative

positions recently and expects to appoint the new qualified people soon. In the interim

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period, the University has, through due procedures of appointment adhering to UGC

and State Government norms, recruited ad-hoc teaching and non-teaching /

administrative positions. Curricular requirements are thus well met, and even after

these arrangements if the University feels that human resources are lacking anywhere

affecting teaching-learning, such a shortfall is met by the appointment of visiting

faculty / contractual teachers.

In addition to these, many departments have good number of meritorious

fellows, senior research fellows, post-doctoral fellows, and research associates and

project fellows who are supporting permanent faculties in teaching and research. This

opportunity to the young talent pool also provides them with a platform for their

future academic career. They have played a vital role in teaching-learning and

research activities of some of the departments.

2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning

materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such efforts?

Faculty members are provided with laptops and they are well versed with

computer aided teaching/learning skills. The University has provided every

department with computers (desktops) and multi-media equipments, LCD projectors,

smart boards, Wi-Fi facility. The Computer Centre and the Academic Staff College

(separately or jointly) assist the faculty in enhancing computer-aided teaching skills.

The Central Library is a source of e-information that forms an important component

for teaching.

2.3.16 Does the University have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by

the students / Alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the

quality of the teaching-learning process?

Yes, the University has a regular feedback mechanism of its teachers from its

existing batch of students according to the norms suggested by NAAC. Departments

also have their own feedback / suggestion / grievance cell additionally. The Staff

Councils of the departments peruse through the feedback, and assess their merit for

brainstorming over improvements in the overall teaching-learning segment. Alumni

feedback is still in its informal stage with some departments on the campus having

their formed Alumni body and feedback mechanism.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 How does the University plan and manage its human resources to meet the

changing requirements of the curriculum?

The University through its three-yearly mechanism of revising / upgrading its

curricula, first of all arrives at identifying the emerging changes in the curricula. It

then, in consultation with the departments, plans and manages its human resources to

meet the changing requirements. The faculties are encouraged to enrich themselves

with the latest happenings in their areas of teaching and expertise by participating in

national / international conferences, seminars or workshops, to take part in the faculty

exchange programmes with, or invited resource persons to other national /

international academic institutes. Many faculties on the campus are invited to become

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external referees for doctoral research which is an effective method of gaining

exposure to the latest happenings in their field at other places, and to discuss /

disseminate these ideas in their own departments. As regards managing its human

resources for teaching the curricula, besides its tenured faculty, the University

appoints ad hoc faculty through a proper selection procedure, and seeks assistance

from visiting faculty / contributory teachers as well.

2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty

Qualifications of the teaching staff

Permanent Teachers

D.Sc. / D.Litt. 6

Ph. D. 66

M. Phil. 6

P.G. 19

Temporary Teachers

Ph. D. 14

M. Phil. 2

P.G. 25

Part time Teachers

Ph. D. 4

M. Phil. 0

PG 11

2.4.3 Does the department encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment?

Provide the following details (department / school-wise).

Department % of faculty

from the

same

University

% of faculty

from other

universities

within the

state

%of faculty

from other

universities

outside the

state

% of

faculty

from other

countries

Department of Biochemistry 2 (50%) 2(50%) 0 0

Department of Biosciences 6(67%) 2(22%) 1(11%) 0

Department of Home Science 3(100%) ----- ------ -----

Department of Human Rights and IHL 3(100%) - - -

Department of Law 2(67%) Nil 1(33%) Nil

Department of Mathematics 2(40%) 1(20%) 2(40% 0

Department of Business Management 4(57%) 3(43%)

Department of Computer Science 6(75%) 2(25%) - -

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 3(21%) 10(71%) 1(8%) 0

Department of DBA 1(100%) - - -

Department of Physical Education 5(63%) 2(25%) 1(13%)

Department of Physics 6(75%) 1(12.5%) 1(12.5%) -

Department of Sanskrit 2(50%) 2(50%) Nil Nil

Department of Sociology 2(67%) 1(33%) --- ---

Department of Statistics 2(100%)

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Department of Commerce 1(50%) - 1(50%) -

Department of Economics 3(50%) 2(33%) 1(16%) Nil

Department of Education 5(83%) 1(17%) - -

Department of Electronics 3(100%)

Department of English 4(100%) 0 0 0

Department of Hindi 2(40%) 2(40%) 1(20%) -

Department of History 3(100%) 0 0 0

Department of Gujarati 3(100%) 0 0 0

Department of Social Work

Department of Philosophy 5(71%) 2(29%) 0 0

Department of Psychology 1(100%) 0 0 0

Department of Chemistry 5(62.5%) 2(25%) 1(12.5%) 0

2.4.4 How does the University ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for

new programmes / emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics,

Material Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora

Studies, Forensic Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty

members were appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years?

Many existing faculty themselves become competent to teach new / emerging

areas in their fields by attending various FDPs, workshops, seminars, conferences,

and self-enhancement of their scholarship through accessing new books, journals and

reference materials (both print and soft). But the University also takes stock of its

number of existing faculty members vis-a-vis already running and emerging

disciplines of study and appoints full-time and part-time / ad hoc faculty through a

proper and transparent selection process. Generally the more experienced faculty take

up the challenge of teaching newer / emerging areas of knowledge. There were five

permanent appointments made in the last four years; out of which three were of

Associate Professor‘s rank, and two were Assistant Professors. The former have been

assigned teaching of newer areas. The subjects in which these appointments have

been made are: Bio-Sciences (1 Associate and 1 Assistant Professor); Chemistry (1

Associate Professor); Economics (1 Assistant Professor); and Hindi (1 Associate

Professor).

2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the

rolls of the University?

Professor Emeritus:

Professor P.P. Sood for Bio-Sciences (He is both ICMR and UGC Professor

Emeritus)

Professor Amarnath Pandey for Bio-Sciences

Adjunct Faculty:

1. Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya for Pharmacy

2. Dr. Bipin Pandey for Chemistry

3. Dr. Pratap Chandra Gupta for Statistics

4. Dr. Subhash H. Behere for Physics

5. Dr. J.J. Raval for Physics

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Visiting Professors (on the University rolls, apart from UGC schemes): Nil

2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and

rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to

national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing

national/international conferences etc.)?

Faculty members are encouraged to participate in various academic and

scientific programmes conducted in the state or elsewhere in the country. Many also

visit overseas to present their work in various conferences and to interact with the

global community of scholars in their field. They are also encouraged to apply for the

various research grants. Every faculty members avails atleast thirty days of duty leave

to participate in various academic activities to recharge themselves.

2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in

teaching at the State, National and International level during the last 4 years?

The Department-wise list of faculty getting recognized with awards in the last

four years is as under:

Department No. of Awards

Law 1

Psychology 3

Sanskrit 3

History 1

Biochemistry 1

Statistics 1

Physics 1

Pharmacy 6

History 3

Economics 2

MBA 6

Chemistry 15

Biosciences 4

Law 3

Commerce 1

2.4.8 How many faculty underwent Staff Development Programmes during the

last four years (add any other programme if necessary)?

The list below is a reflection of faculty of the University as well as those in the

affiliated colleges who have undertaken FDPs:

Academic Staff Development Programmes

No. of

Faculty

Refresher Courses 536

HRD Programmes 7

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Orientation Programmes 563

Staff Training conducted by the University 20

Staff Training conducted by other Institution Nil

Summer / Winter Schools 4

Workshops 508

Other Programs 878

2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have:

Been invited as Resource Persons in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences

organized by external professional agencies?

Participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by national / international professional bodies?

Presented papers in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies?

Teaching experience in other universities/national institutions and other

institutions?

Industrial engagement?

International experience in teaching?

2.4.10 How often does the University organize academic development

programmes (e.g.: Curriculum Development, Teaching-Learning Methods,

Examination Reforms, Content / Knowledge Management, etc.) for its faculty

aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process?

The University through its Academic Staff College very frequently organizes

Orientation Programmes (OP), Refresher Courses (RC), Short Term Courses (STC),

Summer & Winter Schools (S/W Schools). According to our Academic Staff College

calendar up to March 2014, the various programmes from the year 2009 comes to:

RCs - 35

OPs - 25

Short Term Programmes – 16

Summer / Winter Schools – 9

Invited as resource

persons in

Workshops

/ Seminars

Conferences organized by

external

professional

agencies

Participated in external

Workshops /

Seminars /

Conferences

Recognized by

national/

international

professional

bodies?

Presented papers in

Workshops /

Seminars /

Conferences

conducted or

Recognized

by

professional

agencies?

Teaching experience in

other

universities /

national

institutions

and other

institutions?

Industrial engagement?

International experience in

teaching?

15% 22% 47% 51% 8% 7% 3%

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2.4.11 Does the University have a mechanism to encourage. Mobility of faculty

between universities for teaching? Faculty exchange programmes with national

and international bodies? If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the

quality of the faculty?

The University encourages all departments on the campus to avail of the

various faculty exchange programmes in existence offered by the UGC. Additionally,

on a personal basis, many faculties are attached with various national and

international bodies and research institutes. Thus the departments invite faculty from

other universities for teaching as well as facilitates its own faculty to go to other

universities for the purpose of teaching under these UGC schemes. Certainly these

schemes have proved to be very useful in giving exposure to our faculty (and also to

an extent the students) for enriching their quality. Two faculties from USA selected

Saurashtra University under the Faculty Exchange Program of Full Bright Scheme

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the University ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the

evaluation processes that are in place?

1. As regards entrance examination to various courses on the campus are

concerned, the University, through its respective departments conducting the entrance

test (at PG and M. Phil. levels), announce the syllabus, paper-style, and duration of

assessment / evaluation (for the preparation of merit list) well in advance to the

students through announcement on its website, prominent dailies, as well as on the

notice boards of the departments.

2. As regards internal tests / assessment of students are concerned, every

department makes its students aware of the course content, dates of testing and

methods of evaluation giving them sufficient time for preparation (unless it is a

‗surprise test‘ employed by certain faculty members of certain departments as part of

innovative learning). Every student can consult their teachers to seek guidance on

their internal scores obtained, air their queries / dissatisfaction if any, and discuss how

they can improve their marks subsequently.

3. As regards semester-end examination arranged faculty-wise with prior

announcement to the students (who are also informed about their semester calendar by

their respective department), they are again made aware of the course content, paper

style, dates of examination, and expected dates of results. The results of these final

examinations are uploaded on the University website facilitating students to download

them prior to obtaining the hard copy of their mark sheets. Students are also made

aware by their teachers that they can also avail of the facility of reassessment of their

semester-end answer scripts if they find themselves dissatisfied with the scores

obtained.

4. As regards the evaluation process, students are informed about the

declaration of their results and made aware of the re-evaluation process of the

University in case they are not satisfied with the obtained marks. Additionally, the

University has a provision through which a student scoring less percentage (even

though he / she might have passed the exam) can re-attempt the PG examination

within five years of the first attempt to improve the score.

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5. The Evaluation process and procedure are widely made known through

print (News paper) and electronic media thus making the other stakeholders aware of

them.

2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the University

and to what extent have they been implemented in the University departments

and affiliated colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the

examination management system.

The University has certainly made significant progress in examination

reforms. The data is as under:

Examination Reformations:

Looking at the current traditional examination system, Saurashtra University has not

put only concentration on term-end examination at the end of academic year but has

taken efforts in the direction of continuous evaluation of University-certified degree-

holders before they are accepted for the jobs in public and private sectors.

Saurashtra University has implemented considerable changes as mentioned below:

(a) Internal evaluation follows principle of ‗those who teach should evaluate‘. The concerned faculty-member of department in University or affiliated college or

recognized PG centre is doing the internal assessment by way of tutorials,

seminars, lab work etc. The evaluation outcome is expressed by pre-

determined marks or even in some of the cases by grades. It is then announced

and displayed on the notice board as per the time-frame.

(b) End-of-semester evaluation is being carried out at the end of each semester to

assess the skills and knowledge acquired by students. It is in the form of

written examination or even in the form of lab work as per syllabi or credit

schedule.

Regarding lab work, the internal faculty are associated themselves with the external

examiners in the examination process.

The committees proficient in the subject are evaluating the end-of-semester test

papers that can be in the format like object-type, essay-type etc.

Answer-booklets are encoded and decoded before it is passed on to examiner /

evaluator.

(c) Integration of Internal & End-of-semester evaluation is being done with the

consideration of following points:

a. The integration procedure is applicable to all the students pursuing

certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, M. Phil. & Ph. D.

courses.

b. The relational weightage of internal and end-of-semester evaluations is

being carried out by University committees on the recommendations of

Department committees.

c. The relational weightage assigned to internal evaluation is ranging

from 25 to 40 percent as per the UG & PG programmes.

d. The results after integration are expressed in marks & grades as per the

policy.

e. University has kept the global trend by way of giving Cumulative

Grade Point Score (CGPS).

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f. The results are announced in keeping with the academic calendar to

facilitate students‘ academic or even occupational pursuits.

Apart from above discussion, University has taken considerable changes in

reformation of examination systems:-

1. Implementation of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from June-2010

Saurashtra University has implemented CBCS from June-2010 as per the guidelines

of UGC. With the implementation of this concept, students are getting an opportunity

to study from larger range of teaching programmes available through the country.

Campus Management System, a web-based online portal is developed with end-to-

end solution i.e. right from enrolling the students to the degree awarding. Following

are some of the features:-

a. Enrollment / Enlistment / Registration is done online through college and there

on checked and verified by University.

b. Every college has been given username & password for authentication and

through which filling of examination forms is being done.

c. Required reports are being generated to conduct the exams wherein bar code

& ID stickers‘ concept is also used for maintaining confidentiality of answer-

booklets.

d. Hall tickets are being issued to the students along with time table printed on

hall tickets.

e. Internal, Practical, Project & Dissertation marks are being entered by colleges

using their logins.

f. External Examination marks are being entered by University to have finally

reports like mark sheets, office register, college register, notification etc.

g. Finally, students are getting their results through delivery of SMS in their

mobile device with the use of SMS-Gateway embedded in web-based online

portal.

2. Online Admissions for Students in External Courses from June-2012

Saurashtra University has taken a step ahead towards the technology by giving

admissions to students through Online Admissions Supporting Systems. From

anywhere & at any time approach, students were filling admission forms online for

external courses under UG programmes like BA & B.Com and under PG programmes

like MA & M.Com. During academic year 2012-13, approximately, 27242 students

filled their forms online and saved their time, money and energy. Students were able

to print Bank Challan for paying the fees to the nearest branch of Central Bank of

India throughout the Gujarat state. Students are able to visualize their course syllabus,

course rules & regulations, subject assignment definitions & its submission dates etc.

online. Further, they are also able to see / print exam schedule, seat numbers, hall

tickets etc. online. So, they need not come to the University personally.

3. SMS Supporting Systems from 2010

Saurashtra University has taken an approach one step ahead in Communication

Systems for the benefit and better services to students. Students are delivered short

messages on their mobile device regarding form acceptance acknowledgement, exam

schedules, results etc. with the support of SMS-Gateway embedded in web-based

online portal.

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4. Online Question Paper Delivery Supporting Systems from June-2012

Saurashtra University is about to launch this concept from current semester exams.

Academicians are submitting their subject question banks to the University.

University has developed a confidential POOL for making these question banks

digitized. A repository of such question banks is then maintained in Database Server

with a certain authentication system. During the exam schedule, at the examination

centre, before half-an-hour of exam commencement, the Principal & Senior

Supervisor are delivered passwords in their personal login accounts. With the support

of these secret passwords they will be able to open drawn question paper and will be

printed on high-speed printers. This concept will save lots of time, money and human

hours so far as the transportation, printing and human resources expenses are

concerned.

5. Digitization of Answer Booklets from June-2012

Even though, giving respect to the maintenance of student answer-booklets submitted

to the University by way of traditional system, University has started approaching the

digitization of student answer-booklets with the support of high-speed scanners in a

larger quantity. Scanned copy of student answer-booklets are then maintained in a

Database Server which can be assessed by examiners at a later stage.

6. Digital Evaluation of Answer Booklets from June-2012

Eight faculties viz. Science, Home Science, Medical, Homeopathy, Architecture,

Management, Education and Pharmacy among the overall thirteen faculties of

Saurashtra University are assigned the task of digital evaluation of student answer-

booklets from December-2012 semester term-end examination. Examiners appointed

from the eight faculties are given their logins and passwords at the Centralized

Assessment Centre, who will keep track of all the transactions. Examiners will do

digital evaluation of student answer-booklets. This concept will save much more time

and energy of examiners. The average time taken in declaration of results is, under

this procedure, brought down to a maximum of one week. Further, it will prevent the

mal-practice during the evaluation as MASK-PAGE concept is launched to hide the

student details. After finishing of digital evaluation of any examination, the result can

be declared within short period of time. The same concept is also applied to re-

evaluation of student answer-booklets.

7. Applying for Online Forms Filling for Conferring Degree Certificates from

May-2013

Saurashtra University has taken a step ahead towards the technology by allowing

students, who have passed regular courses before 2004 and external courses for any

year, to apply for filling-up their form for conferring their degree certificates through

Online Degree Form Filling Supporting Systems. From anywhere & at any time

approach, students are filling forms online for conferring degree certificates. During

academic year 2013-14, approximately, 6000+ students filled their forms online and

saved their time, money and energy. Students were able to print Bank Challan for

paying the fees to the nearest branch of Central Bank of India throughout the Gujarat

state. Students are able to visualize their filled forms. Further, they are also able to see

status of conferring degree certificates online. So, they need not come to the

University personally. Same concept will be applied for issuing provisional degree

certificates soon.

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8. Payment Gateway Implementation in Online Admissions, Re-Assessment of

Student Answer-Booklets, Issuing Provisional Degree Certificate etc.

As compare to traditional systems of fees collection from students, University is

going to apply technological implementations in fees collection by way of adopting

PAYMENT GATEWAY embedded in web-based online portal. Students will be

given different options like Net-Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, Payment in nearest

branch of Central Bank of India, in personal approach etc. It will also save lots of

time, money and energy of students and even the process will be executed very fast

and errorless.

9. As a part of Exam Reform, the University has prepared and implemented

Question Bank in the faculty of Home Science and Homeopathy during the

exam held in March / April 2009.

10. The University is providing study material to the students of PG external

exams i.e. M.A. & M.Com. since the year 2007, prepared by senior faculty

members of University department and colleges.

11. These is large increase in number of external students at UG level

programmes like B.A. & B.Com and P.G. level programmes like M.A. &

M.Com. examinations.

12. The University has organized convocation ceremony during the year 2008,

2009 & 2010. A separate convocation stadium is constructed on the University

campus at a cost of about 4 crore. The University has received a donation of

Rs. 1 Crore from Shree C.U. Shah.

13. A separate building for Students Convention Centre is constructed at a cost of

Rs. 2.67 Crore, for conducting examination of 3000 students at a time.

14. The University has introduced a new format of mark sheet with in-built

transcript with a photograph of students since March-2009 with considerable

security features.

15. Besides above, the examination section has made notable automation efforts.

Earlier, migration certificate, provisional eligibility certificate, eligibility

certificate, enrolment / enlistment / PG registration work was carried out

manually. Now, the work is updated with the help of online web-based

application software. Even, work of enquiry window is computerized.

Software for issue of appointment orders for paper setter and examiner is also

implemented.

2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for Declaration of

examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address

them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the University for the publication of

examination results (e.g., website, SMS, email, etc.).

The average time taken by the University for declaration of examination

results (out of the 122 different kinds of examination it has to conduct), from the

starting date of the examination to the declaration of results is 68 days. The University

is exploring ways to bring the average down to below 60 days as a first step of further

reforms. The results are put up on the University website and information of the same

is circulated through SMS, and the prominent dailies in the city. Students can put their

query through an email.

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2.5.4 How does the University ensure transparency in the evaluation process?

What are the rigorous features introduced by the University to ensure

confidentiality?

Transparency and objectivity are the prime concerns of the evaluation process,

monitored strictly by the University. The rigorous steps in this direction include:

Anonymous barcoding

Shuffling of answer scripts

Systematic routing of answer scripts to evaluators through a Tracking barcoding

Software for moderation

Generation of independent subject code, paper code, students code and evaluators code

E-assessment of papers in 8 faculties within the University

2.5.5 Does the University have an integrated examination platform for the

following processes?

Pre-examination processes – Time-table generation, OMR, student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway,

etc.: Yes, except for the online payment gateway.

Examination process – Examination materials management, logistics, etc. : Yes

Post-examination processes – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result,

auto processing, generic result processing, certification, etc.: Yes

2.5.6 Has the University introduced any reforms in its Ph. D. evaluation process?

A pre-submission presentation by the candidate in his / her respective

department is now the norm in the University which has bettered Ph. D. evaluation by

making the thesis stronger and ridding it off any plagiarism. An open defence of the

thesis is a usual norm nowadays. Guides are aware of software that checks plagiarism.

The PDF formatted softcopy of the submitted thesis is also uploaded on the

University website to make the Ph. D. process more transparent besides strengthening

the University research-work database. The University has a database of competent

external evaluators in all subjects.

2.5.7 Has the University created any provision for including the name of the

college in the degree certificate?

The name of the college appears at present in the marks-sheet of the student.

2.5.8 What is the mechanism for Redressal of grievances with reference to

examinations?

The University, as a first step in this direction has minimized the scope of

grievances in the Internal Examination by strictly following the principle ‗those who

teach should evaluate‘. This keeps the students directly in interaction with their

teacher-evaluators and also helps in their learning. The way for reducing grievances in

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the Semester-end Examination is by forming committees of evaluators proficient in

the subject, and within the subject, the particular papers within each subject. All

students through their departments are made aware of the norms of re-assessment of

semester-end papers. The University has brought down the average number of days

for declaration of reassessment to 40. Apart from these aspects, such occasional

grievances like a particular question paper containing out-of-syllabus questions are

competently looked-into and judiciously resolved keeping the veracity of the

grievance and students‘ interest.

2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the University to streamline the operations

at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts

which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division /

section.

The University has provided an exclusive infrastructural space to its

Examination Section. The Controller of Examinations and his entire staff have been

provided with ample physical space and state-of-the-art facilities like latest

computers, communication equipment like FAX, photo-copiers, hi-speed internet etc.,

and power inverters so that vital functions of the section can remain operational

throughout the year. A notable infrastructural boost has been a separate building

called the Students Convention Centre, constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.67 crore, for

conducting examination of 3000 students at a time. Aware of the menace of bogus

marks-sheets / certificates and degrees, the University has introduced a new format of

marks-sheet with in-built transcript with a photograph of students since March-2009

with considerable security features. Additionally, the Examination Section has made

notable automation efforts. Earlier, migration certificate, provisional eligibility

certificate, eligibility certificate, enrolment / enlistment / PG registration work was

carried out manually. Now, the work is updated with the help of web-based

application software. Even, work of the enquiry window is computerized. Software is

also implemented for the issue of appointment orders, paper setters and examiners.

2.6 Student Performance and learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Has the University articulated its graduate attributes? If so, how does it

facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome?

Yes. The students are informed about what is expected from them by the time

they complete the programme. Also, during the course of study, these attributes are

articulated and reiterated to them. Accordingly, the curriculum, the curricular and

extra-curricular activities are organized in the departments. Even their internal

evaluation is also in tune with that.

2.6.2 Does the University have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic

programmes/departments? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are

made aware of these?

Yes, the University has a very clearly spelt-out learning outcome for it‘s

programmes especially in the higher studies and research oriented programmes. The

possible and minimum expected outcome is given in the syllabus of the research

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oriented portion of the curriculum of PG courses. In case of research oriented courses,

i.e., M. Phil. and Ph. D. programmes, students are expected to publish their outcome

of the research in good and reputed journals as evidences of their grasp in learning the

area of research chosen.

2.6.3 How are the University‟s teaching, learning and assessment strategies

structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

The achievement of the intended learning outcomes are assessed by following

the UGC directed methods implemented by the University, i.e., the CBCS mode.

2.6.4 How does the University collect and analyse data on student learning

outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning?

The student's learning outcomes in the various departments are analysed from

the given assignments and seminars conducted from time to time. Any difficulty

noticed thus, is attended almost immediately by the faculties. Suggetions from

employers and other stackholders are invited openly by mail and other social

networking for the learning outcome of the students and they are gradually

implemented

2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing

student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future

challenges?

The details of the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing

student learning find comprehensive mention in 2.3.7. Assessment of papers through

up-loaded answer-scripts in 8 faculties within the University is an indication to meet

up to the future developments where technology can be harnessed in a beneficial way

for all aspects of teaching, learning and evaluation.

Any other information regarding Teaching, Learning and Evaluation?

The University is moving in the direction of integrating newer technologies in all the

three aspects. It envisages that use of technology would help in reducing the time in

key aspects involving this criterion, e.g., in shortening the period of evaluation and

reaching results quicker to the students. It plans to orient its students and faculty on

the campus towards the newer modes of interactive learning to make the teaching-

learning activities more exciting and result-oriented. Efforts would be to harness

technology to create a network of scholars of global repute who would be accessible

to our students too thereby increasing their exposure and competence. Emerging areas

of learning shall be an important aspect of curricular reforms the University wishes to

undertake in the coming academic year when the syllabus of most faculties would be

revised / updated.

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Criterion III: Reaserch, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the University have a Research Committee to monitor and address

issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few

recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.

Yes, every department of the University has a research Committee known as

Research Development Committee (RDC) which monitors and addresses issues

related to research and Ph. D. program. The RDC comprises of Dean of the Faculty,

Head of the Department, two external subject experts appointed by the Vice-

Chancellor out of the approved panel, and faculty members who guides doctoral

research. The University strictly follows UGC specified minimum standards and

procedures for the award of Ph. D. degree, Regulation 2009.

Some of the latest reforms made by the University are as under:

1. With the effect from 2012-13, the synopsis of research has to be submitted in a

soft copy facilitating scrutiny for plagiarism and IPR.

2. The component of pre-submission presentation of thesis, another step towards

strengthening research and rooting out malpractices, has been introduced

w.e.f. the academic year 2012-13.

3. The research thesis is submitted also in a soft copy (PDF) so that it can be

uploaded on INFLIBNET and the same is available in the University website.

Putting such a work on a wider public domain is also an effective check

against malpractices and plagiarism.

4. The candidate is required to present open pre-submission presentation in the

department.

5. The viva-voce of the researcher includes a component of open defense in the

respective department in presence of external referee, internal referee, head of

the department, interested Alumni, current students (P.G. to Ph. D.) and all

faculty of the department.

6. It is mandatory for the students have to publish at least one paper in peer

reviewed and indexed journal from his/her research work. The student has to

include the reprint in the thesis.

The Committee also encourages young researchers to participate and present their

research output in various academic events like conferences/seminars and to publish

their research work in reputed journals. Some departments also conduct an "Annual

Research Seminar" once a year for all its Ph. D. students to provide them a proper

intellectual platform, track their research progress, and through an exposure of their

work, motivate the aspiring researchers.

3.1.2 What is the policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated /

constituent colleges?

An important policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated

colleges is the timely dissemination of all research related information. This is the

first step to motivate college teachers to embark upon significant research projects

like the UGC Major and Minor Research Projects. The number of college teachers

being awarded such UGC research projects in the period between 2009 and 2013 is

mentioned below. The faculty members of the various colleges affiliated with the

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Saurashtra University stay in constant touch with the faculties of the departments on

various academic and research related work. Many college teachers are Alumni of the

various departments on the campus; others are recognized guides; so there is always

an interaction and exchange of research ideas and information during RDC meetings,

open defenses, seminars and conferences. Research collaborations are also reflected in

joint publications shared by the faculty members both from the departments and

affiliated colleges as well as research scholars. Faculty members from colleges are

also motivated to attend refresher courses, summer / winter schools, lectures and

academic discussions on research methodology, and emerging areas of research.

Details of Major Research Projects sanctioned by UGC, Pune to College Teachers

affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Registered Under Section 2(f) & 12(B)

of UGC Act, 1956.

During XII Plan: 2013 till date

Hindi

Dr. Joshi Daxa R., Lt. Minaben Kundalia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot. (Rs.7,64,600/-)

During XI Plan : 2009 to 2012

Gujarati

Dr. Jethalal M. Chandravadia, Yogiji Maharaj Mahavidyalaya Mahila Arts & Commerce College, Dhari. (Rs.8,24,600/-)

Dr. B.R. Khachariya, Shri G.K. & C.K. Bosamia Arts & Comm. College,

Jetpur. (Rs.5,22,500/-)

Biotechnology

Dr. Neha T. Patel, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot. (Rs.13,36,800/)

Economics

Dr. Dhakan Banu R., Lt. M.J. Kundalia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot. (Rs.7,27,600/-)

Microbiology

Dr. Neepa Pandhi, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

(Rs.8,00,800/-)

Details of Minor Research Projects sanctioned by UGC, Pune, to College Teachers

affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Registered Under Section 2(f) & 12(B)

of UGC Act, 1956.

During XII Plan: 2013 till date

Commerce

Dr. Jani K.M., P.D. Malaviya College of Commerce, Rajkot.

Dr. Kornat H.M., Shri Mahila Arts & Commerce College, Joshipura, Junagadh

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Mr. Padia H.R., Shri A.K. Doshi Mahila College, Jamnagar.

Mr. Marvaniya N.M., S.S.P. Jain Arts & Commerce College, Dhrangadhra,

Dr. Ransariya S.N., S.S.P. Jain Arts & Comm. College, Dhrangadhra

Mr. Raval M.M., Dr. Subhash Mahila Arts, Comm. & Home Science College, Junagadh.

Mr. Ahir K.D., Shri M.P. Shah Commerce College, Surendranagar.

Mrs. Patel H.R., Shri M.P. Shah Commerce College, Surendranagar.

Mr. Jhala N.K., Shri M.P. Shah Commerce College, Surendranagar.

Dr. Vala S.C., M.P. Shah Muni. College of Commerce, Jamnagar.

Hindi

Dr. Jagad G.A., Shri M.N. Kampani Arts & Shri A.K. Shah Comm. College,

Mangrol

Mr. Rathod R.M., Kamani Science &Prataprai Arts College, Amreli.

Dr. Vanvi L.J., U.K. Vachhani Mahila Arts College, Keshod.

Mr. Vala K.H., Lt. Shri N.R. BorichaTrsutSanchalitArts & Comm. College,

Mendarda.

Dr. Vyas J.C., Shri Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot

Sociology

Dr. Vaghera T.H., Lt. M.J. Kundalia Arts & Comm. Mahila College, Rajkot. .

History

Dr. Khachar P.B., Dr. Subhash Mahila Arts, Comm. & Home-Science College, Junagadh.

Dr. Purohit N.J., D.K.V. Arts & Science College, Jamnagar.

Dr. Vala D.P., Lt. Shri N.R. Boricha Trust Sanchalit Arts & Comm. College, Mendarda

Sanskrit

Dr. Thakar C.R., Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Joshipura, Junagadh.

Mrs. Parmar A.N., D.K.V. Arts & Science College, Jamnagar.

Psychology

Dr. Mankad A.M., Smt. J.A. Patel Mahila College, Morbi.

Dr. Bhoraniya J.C., Smt. J.A. Patel Mahila College, Morbi.

Dr. Zalavadia T.L., Smt. R.R. Patel Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot

English

Prof. Ladva R.R., Gardi Arts& Comm. College, Malia-Hatina.

Mr. Pandya K.S., Shri M.B. Arts & Comm. College, Gondal.

Gujarati

Mr. Zalavadia M.J., M.B. Arts & Comm. College, Gondal.

Prof. Pandya B.D., Shri Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot.

Dr. Barad B.A., Shri J.S. Parmar Arts & Comm. College, Kodinar.

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Dr. Chaudhari D.H., A.R.S. Sakhida Arts, Comm. & Home-Science College, Limbdi.

Education

Dr. Mahesh Raval, Shri C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of

Education, Surendranagar

Computer Science

Mr. Jobanputra P.V., P.D. Malavia College of Commerce, Rajkot.

Home Science

Mrs. Khakhar M.N., Shri A.K. Doshi Mahila College, Jamnagar.

Dr. Jotangiya D.J., M.V.M. Science & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Mrs. Bhadasiya H.K., M.V.M. Science & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Mrs. Savant H.D., U.K. Vachhani Mahila Arts & Home-Sci. College, Keshod.

Mrs. Rao R.S., SadguruRanchhoddasji Mahila Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Chemistry

Dr. Patel A.U., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dr. Vadodaria M.S., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dr. V.N. Patolia, Kamani Science &Prataprai Arts College, Amreli.

Details of Minor Research Projects sanctioned by UGC, Pune, to College Teachers

affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Registered Under Section 2(f) & 12(B)

of UGC Act, 1956.

During XI Plan Period: 2009 to 2012

Commerce

Mr. N. D. Zala, M.B. Arts & Comm. College, Gondal.

Dr. F.C. Shastri, Jasani Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot.

Dr. Dave K. S., Smt. J. H. Bhalodia Women's College, Rajkot.

Dr. Usdadiya C.L., Shri S.M. JadejaArts & Comm. College, Kutiyana.

Dr. Sarvaiya M.P., P.D. Malaviya College of Commerce, Rajkot.

Mr. Danger R.A., Smt. J.H. Bhalodia Women's College, Rajkot.

Mr. Moradiya B.V., Manavadar Arts & Comm. College, Manavadar.

Mrs. Mehta K.T., J.J.C. Sanchalit Commerce College, Junagadh.

Dr. Goswami Y.K., Smt. K.S.N. Kansagara Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot.

Ms. Odedra J.V., J.J.C. Sanchalit Commerce College, Junagadh.

Prof. Gohil R.A., Gurukul Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Porbandar.

Dr. Dodia B.M., Smt. J.C. Dhanak Arts & Comm. College, Bagasara.

Shri Dangar Ramesh A., Smt. J.H. Bhalodia Women's College, Rajkot.

Shri Thoriya Nilesh S., Smt. G.J. Sheth Comm. College, Morbi.

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English

Prof. Shaikh F. A., Lt. Shri N.R. Boricha Trust Sanchalit Arts & Commerce College, Mendarda.

Prof. Mehta R. H., Smt. J. J. Kundalia Comm. College, Rajkot.

Ms. Shah Nila M., Jasani Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot

Ms. Neela K. Pandya, M.V.M. Science & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Prof. MakodiaVipul V., Shri A.K. DoshiMahila College, Jamnagar.

Dr. Sulbha R. Devpurkar, Dr. V.R. Godhania College of Arts, Comm., Home-

Sci. & I.T. for Girls, Porbandar.

Psychology

Dr. Mori J. B., Shri J.P. Parmar Arts & Commerce College, Kodinar.

Dr. Ketan C. Dholakia, Shri A.K. Doshi Mahila College, Jamnagar.

Prof. Ramilaben M. Pansara, Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Joshipura,

Junagadh.

Dr. Alka Mankad, Smt. J.A. Patel Mahila College, Morbi.

Physics

Mr. Parikh K.D., M.P. Shah Arts &Science College, Surendranagar.

Shri Jethva H.O., Shri M.M. Science College, Morbi.

Biosciences

Dr. B.A. Jadeja, M.D. Science College, Porbandar.

Hindi

Dr. R.H. Vankar, Smt. R.P. Bhalodia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Upleta

Dr. Dodia N.M., Lt. M.J. Kundalia Arts & Comm. Mahila College, Rajkot.

Dr. Bandhiya M.J., Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Veraval.

Dr. D.M. Solanki, Shri U.K. Vachhani Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Keshod.

Dr. Daxa R. Joshi, Lt. M.J. Kundalia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot.

Dr. Goswami M.K., Gurukul Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Porbandar.

Rural Studies

Mr. Gajera P.S., Gardi Gramvidya Mahavidyalaya, Mangrol.

Gujarati

Mr. Vyas M.A., Manavadar Arts & Comm. College, Manavadar.

Prof. B.S. Nimavat, V.D. Kanakia Arts & Comm. College, Savarkundla.

Dr. K.H. Karmata, Lt. Shri N.R. Boricha Trust Sanchalit Arts & Comm. College, Mendarda.

Dr. Ladva K.M., Smt. K.S.N. Kansagra Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot

Dr. Ladani U.P., Shri U.K. Vachhani Mahila Arts & Home-Sci. College, Keshod.

Dr. Chaudhari D.H., A.R.S. Sakhida Arts &Gediwala Comm. & Home-Sci.

College, Limbdi.

Mr. Vala H.L., Smt. J.C. DhanakArts & Comm. College, Bagasara.

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Prof. Choudhari R.K., V.D. Kanakia Arts & M.R. Sanghvi Comm. College, Savarkundla.

Dr. Mori S.D., Smt. J.C. Dhanak Arts & Comm. College, Bagasara.

Prof. Sejpal Hinaben V., Lt. M.J. Kundalia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot.

Prof. Aniruddhsinh B. Gohil, D.K.V. Arts & Science College, Jamnagar.

Political Science

Mr. B.B. Brahmbhatt, A.R.S. Sakhida Arts, Comm. & Home-Science College, Limbdi.

Economics

Dr. B.T. Babariya, Shri M. & N. Virani Science& Yogiji Maharaj Arts

College, Rajkot.

Mr. Ram K.R.., M.B. ARts& Comm. College, Gondal.

Mr. Vala J.S., Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Veraval.

Dr. B.D. Vala, Shri H.N. DoshiArts & Comm. College, Wankaner.

Dr. Vibha V. Bhatt, P.D. Malaviya College of Commerece, Rajkot.

Ms. Madhuben S. Fadadu, Smt. J.C. Dhanak Arts & Comm. College, Bagasara

Dr. Chauhan L.L., V.D. Kanakia Arts & M.R. Sanghvi Comm. College,

Savarkundla.

Sanskrit

Dr. Hina M. Kikani, Lt. M.J. Kundalia Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Rajkot.

Dr. A.H. Nandania, Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Veraval.

Dr. Pandya N.V., Shri A.K. Doshi Mahila College, Jamnagar.

Dr. Gajera B.H., Shri Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Joshipura, Junagadh.

Shri Joshi D.N., Yogiji Maharaj Mahavidyalaya Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Dhari.

Dr. Unadkat Gita, Dr. V.R. Godhania College of Arts, Commerce & Home-Sci. College, Porbandar.

Computer Science

Mr. Patel Satvan, Shri M.& N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Ms. Panth S.N., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Ms. Parsana Falguni, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot. Microbiology

Ms. Parmar M.M., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dr.(Mrs.) Umrania V.V., M.V.M. Sci. & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot

Mr. Nilkanth Faldu, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Ms. Archana S. Rana, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Mr. Nishant S. Junnarkar, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dr. Jignasha Thumar, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Biotechnology

Ms. Leena Ambasana, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Mr. John J. Georrge, Christ College, (Arts, Sci. & Comm.) Rajkot.

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Mr. Vishwakarma N.P., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot. Home Science

Prof. Rao Kamlamani R., Shri A.K. Doshi Mahila College, Jamnagar.

Dr. Samani V.S., M.V.M. Science & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Dr. Mankad G.P., M.V.M. Science & Home-Sci. College, Rajkot.

Dr. Barot J.N., Gurukul Mahila Arts & Comm. College, Porbandar

Physical Education

Dr. Butani S.J., Muni. Arts & Comm. College, Upleta.

Shri Jagani K.V., Shri G.K. & C. K. Bosamia Arts & Comm. College, Jetpur.

Library & Information Science

Mr. Ramani V.J., Saurashtra Gyanpith Sanchalit Arts & Comm. College, Barwala.

Biotechnology

Ms. Praveena Bhandari, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Mr. Ravi Rajan Kumar Ravi, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Ms. Shivani Patel, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Mr. K.P. Senthil Kumar, Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Mr. Serathiya H.M., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Chemistry

Dr. J.M. Parmar, Shri M.M. Science College, Morbi.

Dr. Patel P.K., Shri M. M. Science College, Morbi.

Dr. Purohit D.M., Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot.

Dr. Bapodra A.H., Shri M.D. Science College, Porbandar.

Dr. Bhadja D.R., Shri M.M. Science College, Morbi.

Dr. Karia D.C., Shri H. & H.B. KotakInstt. of Science, Rajkot.

Dr. B.M. Bheshdadia, Shri M.M. Science College, Morbi.

Education

Shri Vaghela A.D., Smt. M.J. Gajera B.Ed. Mahila College, Amreli.

Sociology

Dr. Javiya S.R., Smt. J.A. Patel Mahila College, Morbi.

3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the University to

facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/projects?

Allotment of funds in advance for sanctioned projects

Seed money for research projects.

Simplification of procedures related to sanctions / purchases to be made by the investigators

Autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing overhead

charges

Timely release of grants

Timely auditing

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Submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities

The first proactive step adopted by the University to facilitate smooth

implementation of research schemes / projects is to make the various schemes /

projects known to all the departments on the campus and the affiliated colleges. The

Planning and Development Office of the University focuses on this job. The Office of

the Registrar pays attention to the prompt processing of research proposals to various

sanctioning and funding agencies like the UGC, DST, etc. Once any project is

sanctioned, the CAO‘s office pays attention towards the smooth sanctioning of the

advances and other financial aspects of the research, including timely release of

grants. The Audit section of the University does the financial-year-wise timely

auditing of amount already utilized for research, and finally, preparing the Utilization

Certificate. With respect to purchases including overhead charges, the University has

given the same sanctioning authority to the PI as the Head of the Department.

It is worth to mention that the University, through its IQAC, has been

awarding Seed Money Grants for research to the faculty members of the PG

departments. There is a formal process of screening and sanctioning of the grant (up

to Rs. 50, 000/-). The details of the last five year Seed Money Project is mentioned in

Best Academic Practice in 7.3.5.

3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?

*Between/among different departments /schools of the University and

*Collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.

Interdisciplinary research is promoted by encouraging the faculties to apply

for Inter-Departmental projects, consultancy projects etc. The list of completed and

ongoing collaborative projects with the prominent National and International

Institutes are the ample testimony of the collaborations. For example, the Department

of Biosciences has conducted two multi-institute major research projects involving

IIT-Delhi, Delhi University-South Campus and Wildlife Institute, Dehradun in the

recent past. Multi institutional approach is also reflected in some projects sponsored

by the Government of Gujarat. There is also an Ordinance encouraging

interdisciplinary research approach in Ph. D. program. For example, Department of

Home Science has more than one Ph. D. students working in Inter-disciplinary areas

like Home Science with Psychology, Sociology, Human Rights, Economics and

MSW, etc. Similar practice is also followed at International level in department of

Pharmacy, where a Foreign. Student from M. Sc. (Medicinal plant) is pursuing Ph. D.

in Pharmacy.

Intra-Departmental Interdisciplinary Research: Many departments encourage

their students to undertake interdisciplinary research projects amongst different

specializations. As an example, a researcher in Pharmaceutical science can choose

interdisciplinary research topic amongst Pharmaceutics, Herbal Drug Technology,

Pharmacology, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

Multi-Institute Interdisciplinary Research: Researchers are also encouraged to

undertake interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with various

Departments of other Universities and Institutes. Several Departments of the

University are engaged in this kind of interdisciplinary research with National

Institutes like Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar; IIIM, Jammu; and Institute of

Human Genetics, Ahmedabad. Collaborative research with International Institute like

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University of New Mexico, USA is currently undergoing. Researchers are also

engaged in interdisciplinary research collaborating with Industries, Hospitals and

CROs like CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad; B. T. Savani Kidney Hospital, Rajkot; Civil

Hospital and PDU Medical College, Rajkot; Wockhardt Hospital, Rajkot; BAN

Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot; Vasu Pharmaceuticals, Vadodara; and Espee

Pharmaceuticals, Rajkot. MBA Department also has Interdisciplinary Ph. D. research

facility and collaborations with departments like commerce, economics and

psychology.

List of Active Collaborations with international/national institutes / industries:

1. Department of Bio-Sciences: THREE Collaborations with national institutes:

IIT, Delhi

Delhi University, South Campus

Wildlife Institute, Dehradun

2. Department of Physics: TEN Collaborations with national institutes:

National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi

Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi

UGC-DAE-CSR, Indore and Mumbai

Department of Applied Physics, MSU, Vadodara

Institute of Applied Physics, CHARUSAT, Changa, Anand

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar

Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Inter University Accellator Center (IUAC), New Delhi

3. Department of Chemistry: NINE international & 06 national collaborations:

Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo, Japan

Institute of Microbiology, Albert Szent George Medical University, Szeged, Hungary

Katholik University, Leuven, Belgium- TAACF- Tuberculosis

Anti-Microbial Acquisition & Coordinating Facility, Southern

Research Institute, USA.

Institute de Science, Pharmacology, University of Siena

Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Acedemia Sinica, Taiwan.

Faculty of pharmaceutical science, Josai University, Saitama,

Japan

Vienna University of Technology, Vienna.

Faculty of pharmaceutical science, Josai University, Saitama, Japan

Dabur Research Foundation, Ghaziabad (INDIA)

Bombay College of Pharmacy(BCP), Mumbai

University of Mysore, Mysore (INDIA).

Nicholas Piramal Research Center, Mumbai(INDIA)

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Alembic Limited, Vadodara: Anti-TB, Antibacterial and SAR study.

Claris Life Sciences, Ahmedabad.

4. Department of Pharmacy: 02 international & 08 national collaborations:

University of Central Lancashire, UK

University of New Mexico, USA

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ahmedabad

Montage Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Himmatnagar

Genetic Research Centre, Ahmedabad

Bio-care Formulation, Ahmedabad

M/s. Purple Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli

Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar

Sehat Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Himmatnagar

5. Department of Statistics: TWO international & THREE national

collaborations:

West Florida University, USA

University of Manitoba, Canada

IIT Madras

IIM Ahmadabad

St. Thomas College, Pala

6. Department of English: ONE national collaboration:

Balvant Parekh Centre for General Semantics and Other Human Sciences, Vadodara

7. Department of Physical Education: TWO national collaborations:

SardaVidhyapith

Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar

8. Department of Law: ONE national collaboration:

BPR & D, New Delhi.

3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization

programmes conducted by the University to promote a research

culture.

The University Departments conduct conferences, seminars, workshops or training

programmes regularly for promoting a research culture amongst the academics and

students, few examples of which are as follows:

Department of Biosciences:

1. Two Days Swarnim Gujarat Symposium on Trends in Biological Sciences, 16-17,

September, 2010

2. Two Days Seminar / Workshop on Recent Techniques in Life Sciences, 16-17,

October 2010.

3. One Day Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences, Dept. of Biosciences, 11,

January, 2011.

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4. 2nd Annual Research Seminar, ARS- 2012, 20 April, 2012

5. 3rd Annual Research Seminar, ARS- 2013, 17-18, January, 2013

Department of Chemistry:

1. International Conference (15th

ISCB) Bridging Gaps in Discovery and

Development: Chemical and Biological Sciences for Affordable Health, Wellness

and Sustainability at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, 4-7 February, 2011

2. Two days National Workshop on updates in Process and Medicinal Chemistry-3-4

March, 2009.

3. Corporate communication and perfect pronunciation as well as leadership, 6

March, 2009

4. Two days National Workshop on Patents and IPR related updates, 19-20 Sept,

2009.

5. LCMSMS Basics, overview and How LCMSMS can be used for applications like

structure elucidation, 8 Dec, 2009.

6. 3rd International Workshop on Database, Search Engines and Software-3-4 Feb.

2011.

7. Science Direct Data Workshop, 25 Feb. 2011.

8. XXXI Annual CONFERENCE of Indian Council of Chemists – 28th

Dec - 2012

Department of Physics

1. UGC SAP National Seminar on Advances in Physics- Feb 28, 2013,

2. National Workshop on Functional Oxides Nanomaterials and Device Application

1-2 March, 2012

3. National Convention of Indian Association of Physics Teachers 5-6 Oct, 2011

4. National Space Science Symposium, 24-27 , Feb. 2010,

5. National Workshop of X-Ray diffraction Application, 17-19, March 2010

6. DST-PAC meeting on Condensed Matter Physics, Oct 30- Nov 2, 2012

Department of Home Science:

1. Role of Home Science in Social well-Being UGC sponsored National Conference

held on February 2010.

2. ―International Women‘s Day Celebration‖ Jointly organized with IQAC, Saurashtra

University. 08-03-2013

3. ―Life style management‖ UGC sponsored National Conference March – 2013.

Department of MCA:

1. UGC Sponsored Three days short term training program (STTP) on Advanced CPP

April 2009

2. UGC Sponsored Three days short term training program (STTP) on Core Java 28,

29, 30-01-2011

3. University and Department of Computer Science Sponsored One day National level

Seminar on ―Development of Web Application using Java and .NET‖ on 25-03-

2012.

Department of Human Rights:

1. ―Human Resources & Ecological Balance -A Dialogue‖ in association with NHRC,

New Delhi. UGC Sponsored National level seminar from 4-5, March 2013.

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Department of Journalism:

1. National Level Seminar on ―Role of Media‖ conducted on 28-3-2011

2. State level Seminar on ―Gujarati Films‖ conducted on 31-3-2012

Department of Business Management:

1. Faculty Development Programme on ―Case Pedagogy in Management, Organized

by Indian Accounting Association, Saurashtra University, Rajkot in collaboration

with Industry Institution Interaction Cell, Department of Business Management,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot on January 23, 2010.

Department of English:

1. An inter-disciplinary International Conference on Canadian Studies on the theme

―Global Challenges: Canada and India‖ was organized by the Department of

English & Comparative Literary Studies in collaboration with Indian Association

for Canadian Studies (IACS) between Jan. 20 and 22, 2013.

2. International Conference on ―Expanding Territories: Comparative Literature in the

21st Century‖ was organized by the Department of English & Comparative Literary

Studies in collaboration with Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI)

and Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, between Mar. 29 and 31, 2010.

Department of Psychology:

1. UGC Sponsored National Seminar in Collaboration with Bosamia Arts College,

Jetpur in Feb.2013.

Department of Sanskrit:

1. Sanskrit Yuva Sammelanam, 04 Sep, 2012

2. Workshop: ―Sanskrit Wikipedia‖, 24 Sep, 2012

Department of Sociology:

One National seminar on "Kathiawadi Horse: In Historical Perspective" was

organized by our department in the year of 2011.

Department of History:

One National seminar on "Kathiawadi Horse: In Historical Perspective" was

organized by our department in the year of 2011.

Department of Physical Education:

One day workshop on ―Introduction of Physical Education as an elective Subject‖ at

UG Courses conducted on 26th July, 2011 Participants - 75.

Department of Hindi:

1. National Seminar on Samkalin Upanyas Sahitya held on 3-3-2010 at Saurashtra

University Campus.

2. National Seminar on Hindi Upanyas Sahitya main Dalit Chetna held on 7-2-2011

at Saurashtra University Campus

3. National Seminar on Hindi-Gujarati Sahitya main Dalit Vimarsh held on 26-2-

2011 at Saurashtra University Campus

4. National Workshop on Hindi Anuvad: Samsya aur Samadhan held on 30-3-2011

at Saurashtra University Campus

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5. National Seminar on Gujarat ka Hindi Sahitya 30-3-2012 at Saurashtra

University Campus.

3.1.6 How does the University facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the

campus as adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research

activities of the department?

The national level researchers of eminence are invited to the Department

under various schemes like UGC-SAP. The University has appointed two Professors

Emeritus and five Adjunct Professors in the departments like Physics, Chemistry,

Management, Pharmacy, and Statistics to bolster this aspect. Departments on the

campus organize lectures on current research topics of academicians and researchers

from different organizations thus providing the latest knowledge to the students and

exposing them the problems and emerging areas of research.

3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give

details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

Amount of grant utilized for research in various departments wise as per the

need and requirement. On an average the Departments have earmarked between 30-35

% of its resources for research purposes in its Post-graduate and research

programmes. The spectral examples across the different faculties of the University are

the Department of Biosciences, Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy has earmarked

around 60 % of its resources for research purposes in its Post-graduate and research

programmes. The Home Science Department has earmarked around 40 % of its

resources for research purposes in its Post-graduate and research programmes. In the

Department of Journalism and Law, 20 % of the total budget is used for research,

whereas in the Department of MBA 7.5 % of the grant is earmarked for research. In

the Humanities, Department of Psychology utilizes 30 % and Department of Hindi

utilizes 5% of their total grants for research.

3.1.8 In its budget, does the University earmark fund for promoting research in

its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.

The University has earmarked a fund for teachers in the affiliating colleges for

the publication of their research work.

3.1.9 Does the University encourage research by awarding Post-Doctoral

Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of

students registered, funding by the University and other sources.

The Departments encourage research by awarding JRF and Research

Associate ship. JRF and Research Associate ships are available through DSA / CAS

programmes of the UGC sanctioned to Bioscience Department. Besides, large number

of the research students is awarded research fellowships from various funding

agencies. The students of various Departments regularly receive fellowships from

CSIR, DST, DBT, UGC and the state government. The Departments also encourage

research by awarding JRF and Research Associate ship as per UGC norms.

University encourages fresh Ph. D. degree holders to apply for POST-DOC

fellowships, Research Associate ship, DST Young Scientist grant, etc. Presently one

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DST Young scientist is working in the Department of Physics and one DST-SERB

woman scientist is working in the Department of Bio-Sciences on post-doctoral

fellowships.

3.1.10 What number of faculty has utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of

higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How

does the University monitor the output of these scholars?

The list of the faculty members utilizing sabbatical leave between 2009 and

2013 is given here below. The University has received the sabbatical output of six out

of the seven faculty members. The seventh faculty is right now on a sabbatical. The

name of the faculty members, their respective departments, sabbatical periods, and the

outcome are mentioned here below:

a) Dr. A. D. Ambasna (Education) 01-08-2008 to 31-07-2009

b) Dr. M.S. Moliya (Education) 14-06-2010 to 13-06-2011

c) Dr. Nitin R. Vadgama (Gujarati) 01-09-2010 to 31-08-2011

d) Dr. Kunal B. Modi (Physics) 01-12-2010 to 30-11-2011

e) Dr. Bhadrayu Vachharajani (ASC) 10-05-2011 to 09-05-2012

f) Dr. Hiren H. Joshi (Physics) 01-07-2012 to 30-06-2013

g) Dr. B.G. Maniar (Law) 01-02-2013 to 31-01-2014

List of Publications for Dr. Hiren H. Joshi (Physics): 2012-13

Effect of Anisotropy on Magnetic Ordering in the Spinel System CoZnzGezCrx-zFe2-x zO4 Kalpesh H. Jani, Amish. G. Joshi and H. H. Joshi

Solid State Phenomena Vol. 202 (2013) Pg. No. 155-160 Trans Tech

Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.202.155

Influence of Swift Heavy Ion (Si+8) Irradiation on Super-paramagnetic Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 Nanoparticles having Different Sizes, R Desai, R V

Upadhyay, M C Chhantbarc, H H Joshi, Ravi KumarSolid State Phenomena

Vol. 202 (2013) pp 143-153

Computer Aided X-Ray Diffraction Intensity Analysis for Spinels: Hands-On

Computing Experience A. R. Tanna and H. H. Joshi World Academy of

Science, Engineering and Technology, vol. 75, page 78, (2013)(Presented at

International conference held at Madrid, Spain during March, 29-31, 2013)

THERMOLUMINESCENCE STUDY FOR DIFFERENT GRAIN SIZES OF ANNEALED SYNTHETIC QUARTZ MATERIALS. A. Parashar, Y. H.

Gandhi D. R. Joshi, J. D. Baraliya, H. H. JoshiInternational Journal of

Luminescence and its applicationsVolume 2(I), , ISSN 2277 – 6362 (2012)

Structural Properties of High Energy Mechanical Milled Ca-Zr Doped BaTiO3: Ca0.1Ba0.9Zr0.1Ti0.9O3A R. Tanna and H. H. Joshi,Citation: AIP

Conf. Proc. 1536, 827 (2013); doi: 10.1063/1.4810483Published by the

American Institute of Physics

Synthesis and characterization of surface-engineered Core-Shell Nano-Size

Ferrites for biomedical applicationsJ. D. Baraliya and H. H. JoshiProc.

Conference ―Scientific wealth of Physics‖, Saurashtra University, August,

2012ISSN: 2300-0003

Synthesis of nano-structured ferroelectric tetragonal BaTiO3A.R. Tanna, K. Vala, J. D. Baraliya, H. H. JoshiJ. Science ( KCG: Govt of Gujarat) Vol.1

(2012) ISSN: 2320-0006

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On the influence of Jahn-Teller Cu2+ (3d9) ion on the structural and magneticproperties of Al-Cr co-substituted CuFe2O4A. R.Tanna, U. N.

Trivedi, M.C. Chhantbar, H. H. JoshiIndian J. Physics (Springer) ISSN 0973-

1458, Published online : 16th June, 2013DOI 10.1007/s12648-013-0341-1

Evolution of Magnetic ordering in spinel oxide system:Mn1.5(1-x)Ti0.5(1-

x)Fe(1+ 1.5x)Li(0.5)xO4Vaishali P. Joshi, Ashish R. Tanna, Kalpesh H. Jani

and H. H. JoshiTrans Tech Publications, Switzerland (2013) In Press

Scientific and Academic activities carried out during 1st December 2010 to 30th November 2011 by Dr. Kunal B. Modi, Associate Professor, Department

of Physics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

Research papers published\communicated in internationally reputed journals

Structural parameters and X-ray Debye temperature determination study on copper-ferrite-aluminates V. K. Lakhani, T. K. Pathak, N. H. Vasoya and K.

B. Modi, Solid state Sciences 13 (2011) 539-547.

Structural parameters and resistive switching phenomenon study on Cd(0.25) Co(0.75) Fe(2)O(4) ferrite thin film U. V. Chhaya, B. V. Mistry, K. H.

Bhavsar, M. R. Gachvi, V. K. Lakhani, K. B. Modi and U. S. Joshi Indian

Journal of Pure & Applied Physics 49 (2011) 833-840.

Al+3 modified elastic properties of copper ferrite V. K. Lakhani and K. B.

Modi Solid State Sciences, 12 (2010) 2134-2143.

Effect of Al+3 substitution on the transport properties of copper ferrite, V. K. Lakhani and K. B. ModiJournal of Physics D; Applied Physics 44 (2011)

245403 (11 page).

Negative magnetization, magnetic anisotropy and magnetic ordering studies on Al(+3)-substituted copper ferrite V. K. Lakhani, B. Zhao, L. Wang, U. N.

Trivedi and K. B. ModiJournal of Alloys and Compounds 509 (2011) 4861-

4867.

Influence of 50 MeV (Li3+)-ion irradiation on M–H loop characteristics of

(Y3+)-substituted YIG P. U. Sharma, S. N. Dolia, Ravi Kumar and K. B.

ModiRadiation effects and defects in Solids (2011) 1-5.

X-ray Debye temperature of mechanically milled Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 spinel ferrite K. B. Modi, T. K. Pathak, N. H. Vasoya, V. K. Lakhani, G. J. Baldha

and P. K. JhaIndian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics 85 (3) (2011) 411-

420

On the effect of mechanical milling on some physical properties of yttrium iron garnet K. B. Modi, S. N. Dolia and P. U. Sharma Journal of alloys and

Compounds (communicated)

Swift heavy ion irradiation induced modifications in electrical and dielectric properties of Y (+3) substituted YIG K. B. Modi and P. U. Sharma Journal of

Alloys and Compounds (communicated)

Permeability spectral analysis and micro-structural parameter determination

for yttrium excess polycrystalline yttrium iron garnet K. B. Modi and P. U.

Sharma Journal of Alloys and Compounds (communicated)

Worked as a reviewer for internationally reputed Journals

IR and elastic moduli study of NiFe(2-x)Cr(x)O(4) Nano crystalline ferrites Journal of Alloys and Compounds (11th November 2011)

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A low-loss dielectric using (Nd0.5Na0.5) TiO(3)-modified (Mg0.7Zn0.3)0.95Co(0.05) TiO (3) ceramics for microwave applications

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of solids (5th August 2011)

Structural and elastic properties of Li-Ni ferrite Journal of Physics and

Chemistry of solids (14th May 2011)

Sonic IR imaging of micro-defects in Titanium AlloyMaterials Science and Engineering B (14th August 2011)

Electrical Transport properties of Yttrium substituted Mg-ferrites Journal of Physics and Chemistry of solids (1st September 2011)

Study of elastic moduli through IR spectroscopy of NiFe(2-x)Cr(x)O(4) Nano crystalline ferrites Ceramics International (29th September 2011)

Influence of Co(+2) ion substitution on microstructural aspects of Li-Ni-Zn

Nano ferrites prepared through chemical route Materials Research Bulletin

(21st January 2011)

Liquid infiltration growth processed YBCO bulk superconductors using attrition-milled precursor Y(2) BaCuO(5) Journal of alloys and compounds

(10th February 2011)

Doping of Nb to the Ba and Cu sites in the Y(0.6) Gd(0.4)Ba(2)Cu(3) O(7-delta) Journal of Alloys and Compounds (16th May 2011)

Thermoelectric power and DC conductivity of Li-Cu ferrite Materials

Chemistry and Physics (20th June 2011)

Structural and dielectric characterization of lithium silicate ceramics: A comparative study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (27th

September 2011)

Conductivity and dielectric behavior of W-type BaCa(2)Fe(16)O(27) hex ferrite particles prepared using a stearic acid gel route Nano science and

Nanotechnology letters (3rd November 2011)

Dr. NitinVadgama (Gujarati)

Books Published:

Swarnim Kavya-Kumbh by Saurashtra University Press, 2010.

Aparampar by Navbharat Sahitya Mandir, Ahmedabad, 2011.

Aarpaar by Navbharat Sahitya Mandir, Ahmedabad, 2011.

Dr. M.S. Molia (Education), 2010-11:

Submitted manuscript of book entitled Statistical Techniques for Analysis of Data in Research to the publisher Earth Graphics, Rajkot. Slated to be

published early 2014.

3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the

department highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who

participated in these events.

The details of conferences are already enlisted under 3.1.5. Eminent

participants are enlisted below.

List of eminent scientists participated in different conferences.

Dr. Rashmi Barbhaya-MD, CEO and cofounder of Advinus Therapeutics,

Bangalore;

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Dr. T. Rajamannar-Director, SPARC Ltd. (Sun Pharma), Vadodara;

Mr. Sandip Parekh-Director, Unimark Remedies Ltd., Bavla;

Dr. R. C. Gupta-GM, Torrent Research Centre, Gandhinagar;

Dr. H. G. Koshia-Commissioner, Food & Drug Control Admn, Gandhinagar;

Prof. Dr. B. P. Bandgar-VC, Solapur University, Solapur;

Prof. R. K. Goel Former-VC, MS University, Vadodara;

Dr. J. S. Yadav-Director, IICT, Hyderabad ;

Dr. C. M. Gupta-Former Director, CDRI, Lucknow ;

Dr. Keshavdeo-VP, Wockhardt Research Centre, Aurangabad;

Mr. Bharat Mehta-Chairman, Calyx Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai ;

Dr. A. K. Goswami, M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur;

Prof. S. C. Ameta-President, Indian Chemical Society;

Dr. G. C. Saxena-President, Indian Council of Chemists;

Prof. Harish Padh-VC, SP University, V. V. Nagar, Anand;

Dr. S. P. Adeshara, Food & Drugs Control, Commissioner;

Prof. Y. K. Agrawal, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University;

Dr. Ashok Vaidya, SPARC, Mumbai;

Prof. H. Ila, JNCSAR, Bangalore;

Prof. Virendra Parmar, Delhi University, Delhi ;

Prof. P. T. Perumal, CLRI, Chennai;

Dr. V. G. Nayak-President, Alembic Ltd., Vadodara ;

Prof. M. M. Sharma-Former Director, UDCT, Mumbai;

Mr. Kantisen Shroff-Chairman, Excel Crop Care Ltd., Bhuj;

Dr. B Gopalan-Chief Scientific Officer, Aurobindo Pharma, Chennai;

Mr. Chetan Majmudar-Director, Claris Life Science Ltd., Ahmedabad;

Dr. Bharat Trivedi, Wokhardt, Aurangabad

Dr. Sunil Nadkarni-VP, Torrent Research Centre, Gandhinagar;

Prof. Sailesh Gandhi of IIM A;

Prof. Vijay Gupta of IIM I.

Prof. Shailesh Gandhi, IIM Ahmedabad;

Prof. A.K. Laha, IIM Ahmedabad;

Prof. V.K.Gupta, IIM Indore;

Prof. NageswarRao, Vikram University, Ujjain;

Prof. B.A. Prajapati, HNGU, Patan;

Prof. B. Rames, Goa University, Goa;

Prof. H.J. Jani, S. P. University, V.V. Nagar;

Prof. G.C. Maheshwari, M. S. University, Vadodara;

Prof. ParimalVyas, M. S. University, Vadodara;

Prof. S.S. Sarangadevot, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur;

Prof. B.S. Patel, M. S. University, Vadodara;

Prof. J. S. Panwar, S. P. University, V.V. Nagar;

Prof. R.K. Balyan, AIMS, Udaipur;

Prof. H.S. Oza, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad;

Prof. K. Sasikumar, University of Kerala, Trivendrum;

Prof. D. Prabhakar Rao, Andhra University, Visakhapatanam;

Prof. S.S. Modi, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur;

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Dr. Paresh Kari, OTIS Ltd., Mumbai ;

CA Yagnesh Desai, Mumbai;

Prof. N.M. Khandelwal, Udaipur;

Dr. J.L. Gupta, Delhi;

Prof. Sujit Sikhadhar, Assam;

Prof. P.K. Rathod, S.P. University, V.V. Nagar;

Dr. Mithilaprasad Tripathi, Ujjain; and

Prof. D. N. Pandey, Somnath Sanskrit University.

Prof. Mahavirsinh Chauhan, SP University, V.V. Nagar

Dr. Suryadin Yadav, Renowed Author, Nadiad

Dr. Shravankumar Mina,Jay Narayan Vyas University, Rajasthan

Dr. Uttambhai Patel, Asso. Professor, Vanraj Arts College, Dharampur

Dr. H. N. Waghela, Prof. and Head, Department of Hindi, Bhavnagar University

Dr. Madhukar Padvi, Principal MTB Arts College, Surat

Dr. Alok Gupt, Prof. and Head University of Gandhinagar

Maitryi Pushpa, Renowed Author, New Delhi.

3.2Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the University budget for

supporting students‟ research projects?

For supporting students‘ research projects, Saurashtra University through its

IQAC provides Rs. 5000/- as Students‘ Research Award to one student in each

department from 2008 onwards. Additionally, IQAC awards an innovative Research

Award for M. Phil. and Ph. D. Students in the faculty of science from 2013 onwards.

3.2.2 Has the University taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file

for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?

The Saurashtra University has formulated its IPR policy which gives

guidelines for generating IPR including patents. The guideline also includes the

monetary benefits and it‘s sharing of revenue for patents as well as consultancies and

other services. The IPR policy document / guidelines are available on the University

website. The details regarding patents with the University are as under:

Sr.

No

.

Year Faculty Subject Detail of Patent

Registered

Name of

Patent holder

Scientist

Institution

where the

research

work

conducted

Date of

registration of

Patents

1 2009 Science Biosciences Prof. Vrinda

S. Thaker

and Rohan

Pandya

Department

of

Bioscience,

Saurashtra

University

Application

No:

704/MUM/200

9,

November 23,

2009

2 2010 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Dr. A. V. Department Provisional

83

preparation containing

Naringin as

Permission

enhancer

Dudhrejiya &

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

of Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Patent Application

No:

2513/MUM/20

10

Date:13/09/201

0-

3 2010 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

Preparation for

Haematological

Disorder

Dr. Sanjay

Chauhan &

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

579/mum/2010

Date:

4/03/2010

4 2010 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

Preparation for

Asthma

Dr. Sanjay

Chauhan

&

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

580/mum/2010

Date:

4/03/2010

5 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing

sunflower oil as

a permission

enhancer

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

&

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1497/mum/201

1

Date:

16/05/2011

6 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing gum

as binding

agent enhancer

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

&

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1498/mum/201

1

Date:

16/05/2011

7 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing

almond oil as a

permission

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1496/mum/201

84

enhancer Saurashtra University,

Rajkot -360

005

1 Date:

16/05/2011

8 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing

lavender oil as

a permission

enhancer

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1499/mum/201

1

Date:

16/05/2011

9 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing

Silymarin as

Permission

enhancer

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1604/MUM/20

11

Date:31/05/201

1

10 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing gum

as release

modifier

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

&

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1500/mum/201

1

Date:

16/05/2011

11 2011 Medicine Pharmacy Pharmaceutical

preparation

containing

isolated

flavonoid as

Permission

enhancer

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Department

of

Pharmaceut

ical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot -360

005

Provisional

Patent

Application

No:

1604/MUM/20

11

Date:31/05/201

1

12 2011 Science Bioscience Prof. Dr.

Vrinda S.

Thaker

& Madhvi

Joshi

Department

of

Biosciences

Application

No:

144/MUM/201

1, 17th Jan

2011

13 Science Chemistry 6-Methyl-4-

phenyl-5-

(phenyl or

cycloalkyl)carb

Dhiman

Sarkar,

Sampa

Sarkar,

Department

of

Chemistry

Applications

No.:

PCT/IB2011/0

01184

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3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty:

The details about ongoing and completed research projects (i.e., data for 3.2.6)

have been combined and tabulated at the end of section 3.2 under 3.2.6.

3.2.4 Does the University have any projects sponsored by the industry /

corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding

agency and grants received.

The current project with the University sponsored by an industry is that by BAN Laboratories of the amount of Rs. 50,000/-. This project is with the

Department of Pharmacy.

The other project sponsored by the Claries life Sciences of the amount of Rs. 77.20 Lacs to the Department of Chemistry.

Bioscience department has received 3 sponsored projects from ESSAR ltd.

and Jetpur Dying and Printing Association. Amount received from these

projects is 20 Lacs.

3.2.5 How many departments of the University have been recognized for their

research activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS;

Department with Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICRAR, ICHR,

ICPR, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received. Mention any two

significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.

Biosciences: Centre for Advance Studies (UGC)

Chemistry: DST-FIST, UGC SAP-DRS, DST-NFDD, BRNS, DBT, MSME,

CSIR, UGC,

Physics: DST-FIST, UGC SAP-DRS, DST, GUJCOST

Pharmaceutical Science: UGC SAP, AICTE, UGC Innovative, DST

MBA: AICTE

MCA: AICTE

Department of Physics has received 39.85 Lacs amount towards Centre for Excellence for Nano Technology (GUJCOST, GOG)

Department of Chemistry obtain 544 Lacs towards establishing National Facility for Drug Discovery and Instrument support centre for small

Pharmaceutical Companies

Department of Bioscience has received 125 Lacs towards Centre for Advance

Studies from UGC

Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Science and Pharmacy have received funding from UGC under SAP.

amoyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro

pyrimidin-2-

one derivatives

as

Antitubercular

Agents

Rohit Joshi,

Vijay

Khedkar,

Raghuvir

Pissurlenkar

, Evans

Coutinho,

Anamik

Shah.

(31.05.2011) /

Publication

no.:

WO2011/1517

01 (08.12.2011)

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Pharmacy department obtain 38 Lacs for Inspire Faculty Program (DST) and 55 Lacs for Innovative Program by UGC

Major Outcomes

The facility of NFDD created at Saurashtra University is catering need

of nearby Pharma industries, entrepreneurs and researchers. This has

boosted the industrial activity and research output in last four years

considerably.

The training to PG students and researchers in sophisticated instruments in other departments also created impressive track record

of students outflow in industry, Government institutions, CSIR

laboratories, other National Institutes and on International Arena.

Pharmacy as well as Bioscience departments has supported local industries in the area of pre-clinical and clinical Herbal Pharmaceutical

formulation, Marine Ecology and Environmental Monitoring

The outcome of material science laboratory at Physics department has several Laurel for the application part of their study on semi

conductors etc.

Claris life sciences at Ahmedabad are given proven technology for

their four products used in cases of chronic Kidney failure.

KUQ18 the molecule developed at Saurashtra University for anti inflammatory Cancer pathway was shown in the report of Piramal Life

Sciences in their investor meet.

3.2.6 List details of

a) Research projects completed and grants received during the last four years

(Funded by National / International agencies)

b) Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received

i) All India Collaboration:

ii) International:

Sr. No. Name of the

Faculty Title Funding Agency Tenure

Total Outlay

in Rs. (Lacs)

1 Prof.

V.S. Thaker

Plant Biotechnology and

Genetic Engineering

Department of science

and technology,

Government of Gujarat

2007-

2013 147.82

2

Prof.

V.S. Thaker

BIT Virtual. The Virtual

Institute of Bioinformatics.

Collaborative Research

Project with various

Universities of State and

AP BioNet, Singapore

DST, GSBTM

2008-

2013 173.64

3

Prof.

V.S. Thaker

Molecular marker studies on

plant pathogenicity and

development of pathogen

diagnostic kit.

GSBTM,

(DST), Gandhinagar

2011-

2013 19.86

4

Prof.

S.V. Chanda

Utilization of fruit and vegetable

peels as a potential source

of antimicrobial and antioxidant

agent with their phytochemical

UGC Major Research

Project

2010-

2013 10. 25

87

analysis

5 Department of

Biosciences

Centre of Advanced Studies

(CAS) Ongoing

UGC

2013-

2018

136.00

6 Department of

Biosciences

FIST Phase-

I Programme (DST) Completed DST

2006-

2011 55.00

7

S.P. Singh

Screening of biotechnologically

Useful Enzymes in Halophiles/

Haloalkaliphiles from Coastal

Areas of Gujarat: Molecular and

Functional Characterization for

Industrial Application:

Completed

DBT (Multi-Institutional

Project) IIT Delhi, Delhi

University, Saurashtra

University

2007-

2012

32.54

8

R. S. Kundu

Tourism and coastal health: An

ecological study of the key

intertidal macro fauna at

anthropogenic ally influenced

Somnath and Diu coasts of

South Saurashtra coastline.

UGC Major Research

Project

2007-

2010

4.01

9

R. S. Kundu

Marine Wealth

of Saurashtra Coast: Coastal

Biodiversity and the Status of

Marine Living Resources

of Saurashtra.

DST, Govt. Of Gujarat

Major Research

Programme

2007-

2010 25.55

10

R. S. Kundu

Monitoring of the marine

environment for the water

quality at the refinery complex

of Essar Oil limited. PHASE-

III. Completed

ESSAR OIL LTD.

Jamnagar

2008-

2009 6.50

11

R. S. Kundu

Monitoring of the marine

environment for the water

quality at the refinery complex

of Essar Oil limited. PHASE-

IV Completed

ESSAR OIL LTD.

Jamnagar

2009-

2010 6.50

12

BRM Vyas

Effects of Waste-waters on

Crops and Ground Water

Quality (Consultancy

Project) Completed

Jetpur Dying & Printing

Association, Jetpur

2008-

2009 7.00

88

13

V.C. Soni

Ecology, behavior and highly dense

populations (Melursus ursinus)

and conflict in Jessore wildlife

Gujarat and Mount Abu

Rajasthan Phase I &

II: Completed

With Wildlife Institute

of India (Grant-in aid)

2007-

2012

57.50

14

H. S. Joshi

New Drug Target for Diabetes:

Design, Synthesis and

Biological Evaluation Ongoing

CSIR 2013-

2016 25.00

15

Alok

Chakrawal

International Partners

Collaborating to Improve

Student Learning from

Assessment and Feedback

Ongoing

British Council 2013-

2014 24.00

16 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

Development of e-contents for

foundation course on

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

MHRD

6.75

17 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

Preparation and evaluation of

transdermal patch of solasodine

isolated from solanum

zanthocarpum

GUJCOST

0.50

18 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

Studies on Optimization of

Crystal Habit and Improvement

on Processing and

Pharmacokinetic Parameter of

Selected Active Pharmaceutical

Ingredients

UGC

4.57

19 Department of

Pharmaceutical

Sciences

Special Assistance Programme UGC

71.5

20 Dr. P. H.

Parsania

Development of Novel Polyester

Polyols Based Polyurethane

Resins for Bio-composites &

Coating Materials

UGC, New Delhi 2008-

2011

6.81

21 Dr. P. H.

Parsania

Use of Renewable Resources

and Novel Epoxy Resins for

Value Added Natural Fiber

Reinforced Plastics

DST, New Delhi 2010-

2013

20.00

22 Dr. P. H.

Parsania Synthesis of Specialty

Bisphenol-C-Epoxy , Bisphenol-

C-Novolac and Their Vinyl

Ester Resins for Value Added

Fiber Reinforced Composites

and Coating Materials

CSIR, New Delhi 2011-

2014

13.23

89

23 Dr. P. H. Parsania

Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Modified

Multifunctional Resins and

Their Fiber Reinforced

Composites Based on

Renewable Resources

UGC, New Delhi 2013-2016

8.10

24 Dr. A. K. Shah National facility for Drug

Discovery Through New

Chemical Entities (NCE‘s)

Development & Instrumentation

Support to Small manufacturing

Pharma Enterprises

DST- DPRP, New Delhi,

UGC – SAP,

Govt. of Gujarat,

Sau. University.

2005-

2012

543.00

25 Dr. A. K. Shah Design, Synthesis and

Biological evaluation of highly

functionalized triazolo fused

benzodiazepinone analougues

via multicomponent reactions

DST (SERB), New

Delhi 33.89

26 Dr. A. K. Shah Synthesis and anticancer activity

of new chemical entities

(NCE's) aromatase inhibitors

UGC, New Delhi 2012-

2015

14.00

27 Dr. A. K. Shah Development of efficient P-

glycoprotein Inhibitors based on

Structure Based Drug Design

(SBDD) and In-silico

Comparative Studies

DBT, New Delhi 2011-

2013

46.82

28 Dr. A. K. Shah Structure-Based Development of

Non-nucleoside anti-HIV-1 RT

Drugs. With Prof. Virendra N.

Pandey, NJ, USA & Dr. Tanaji

Telele, NY, USA.

NIH-USA 2008-

2011

230128.50

(USD)

29 Dr. A. K. Shah Process development for some

chiral derivatives into non-chiral

keto acid salts and other

compounds useful as

pharmaceutical substances.

Claris Life Sciences, SU,

DST,

New Delhi.

2008-

2010

77.24

30 Dr. A. K. Shah Open Source Drug Discovery CSIR 2009-

2012

7.00

31 Dr. A. K. Shah Development of deuterium

labeled pharmaceutically active

compounds suitable for use in

pharmaceutical research

DAE-BRNS, Mumbai 2010-

2013

20.00

90

32 Dr. V. H. Shah Bioactive Pyridine & Pyrimidine as Anti HIV & Anti-Tumor

Agents

UGC,

New Delhi

2007-2010

6.66

33 Dr. V. H. Shah Design, synthesis and Bio

evaluation of pyridines and

Pyrimidine as potential

Antituberculor Agents

CSIR,

New Delhi

2010-

2013

15.00

34 Dr. V. H. Shah Design, synthesis and biological

evaluation of pyridine and

Pyrimidine based

heterocyclesaspotential anti -

HIV and anti-tumor agents

UGC,

New Delhi

2012-

2015

9.00

35 Dr. H. S. Joshi Investigation of Pyridines and

other hetrocyles as

Antituberculor and anti-

inflammatory agents

UGC, New Delhi 4.85

36 Dr. M. K. Shah Novel metal porphyries as

photodynamic therapeutics

UGC,

New Delhi

2010-

2012

1.40

37 Dr. Y. T.

Naliapara Synthesis and Biological studies

on novel aniline nitrogen

mustard containing various

heterocyclic as potent anticancer

agents

UGC, New Delhi 2012-

2015

12.4

38 Dr. R. C.

Khunt

Design, Synthesis and

Characterization of some new

Heterocyclic as an

Antituberculor agents

Fast track Young

Scientist scheme, DST,

New Delhi

2008-

2011

18.84

39 Department of

Physics

DST-FIST (Level-I)

DST 2008-

2013 129.00

40 Department of

Physics

UGC SAP DRS – II

UGC 2009-2014

71.50

41 Prof. D.G.

Kuberkar

Development and

Characterization of Multiferroic

Thin Films for Device

Applications

UGC

2011-

2014 12.37

42 Prof. D.G.

Kuberkar SHI Induced Modifications in

the Properties of BiFeO3

Multiferroic Thin Films

UGC

2012-

2015 05.79

91

43 Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

Electronic Structure and

Valance Band Studies on

Functional Oxides

UGC-DAE

2012-

2015 07.09

44 Prof. H.P.

Joshi

Aerosol characterization over

the semi-arid urban region –

Rajkot using multi technique

observations

ISRO

2012-

2015 18.00

45 Prof. D. G.

Kuberkar

Development and studies on

functional oxide thin film

devices for spintronics

applications

DST-SERB 2013-

2016 54.50

46

Prof. D. G.

Kuberkar

Studies on transport and

magneto-transport behaviour of

functional oxide based thin film

devices

DAE-BRNS 2013-

2016 24.90

47 Prof. K N Iyer Study of Aerosol Characteristics

over tropical, semi –arid, urban,

region- Rajkot ISRO

2008-

2010 22.61

48 Prof. K N Iyer Study of gravity wave

generation and propagating

during solar eclipse using chain

of GPS receivers and other

supporting system (2009- 10)

ISRO 2009-

2010 1.00

3.3 Research Facilities

3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the University to improve its

infrastructure requirement to facilitate research? What strategies have been

evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?

Saurashtra University is among one of the Universities of Gujarat, which has

started improving infrastructure by receiving funds from different philanthropists.

Numbers of new buildings are created in true spirit of public / private participation on

the campus. Majority of departments have new buildings and also expansion program

wherever necessary. The departments are enjoying ample space to encourage the

research by providing faculties with upgraded premises, new laboratories and various

other amenities.

University provides 24x7 WI-FI Internet facilities to the P.G. Students and

Researchers along with LAN Internet facility to teaching faculties and research

scholars for carrying out research in their respective areas. University library has been

providing e-corner facility for students for NET surfing of various e-journals, e-

books, etc. University researchers have access to large number of e-journals through

INFLIBNET, SCIENCE DIRECT and other resources.

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Various centres of higher learning in science stream help students to take

research challenges of inter disciplinary nature. The students are allowed to learn the

techniques, laboratory skills, instruments and experimental protocols. Departmental

faculties are helping research scholars not only from the campus but the researchers of

neighbouring colleges, institutes and other universities too. The environment at the

campus is very conducive for the research and is appreciated by several agencies.

The facilities at many departments are continuously upgraded, expanded and a

phenomenal growth is done to meet the requirement to work on frontal areas of

research. E.g., material science, Nano technology, drug delivery systems, Nano herbal

formulations, drug discovery, bio-informatics, chemo-informatics, medicinal

chemistry, computer aided drug design, environmental pollution related research, bio-

remediation, marine biology, plant ecology, etc.

Similarly, in humanities and social science and professional courses, the

approach of faculties is to take up the challenges of current economy in global context

and study the industrial growth of the region. Saurashtra has a very rich culture of

language and dialects due to existence of diverse castes and creeds. This has given a

great boost to take up the research topics related to this.

3.3.2 Does the University have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the

needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.

The University library keeps some useful information and students and

researchers are taking benefit of this data. At departmental level, senior faculty

member looks after providing the necessary information related to research.

Periodically, various agencies of University train students to gather information from

different resource centres.

3.3.3 Does the University have a University Science Instrumentation Centre

(USIC)? If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars?

What is the funding allotted to USIC?

However, the USIC facility is not available on the campus but every science

department is equipped with necessary instruments for carrying out research activities

in multiple departments.

3.3.4 Does the University provide residential facilities (with computer and

internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research

associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists

(national/international)?

University has the residential facilities having computer and internet (Wi-Fi)

for research scholars, post doctoral students, NRIs, visiting scientists on the campus.

International transit house caters to the need of visiting scientists (National and

International) for their short and long stay on the campus.

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3.3.5 Does the University have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-

campus and off-campus to address the special challenges of research

programmes?

The specialized research centre on-campus is an exclusive interdisciplinary

research and development (R & D) centre, called the National Facility for Drug

Discovery Centre (NFDD), more about which is given appropriately in 3.7.4. All the

science departments are well equipped with latest computational facilities to meet the

challenges during their research along with few sophisticated instruments suitable for

research in front-line areas of science.

3.3.6 Does the department have centres of national and international

recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use

of by researchers from other laboratories.

Four major science departments namely Chemistry, Biosciences, Physics, and

Pharmaceutical Sciences are well equipped with the state of art research facilities.

Chemistry department is instrumental in the establishment of ―National Facility for

Drug Discovery‖, while Physics department is responsible for the establishment of

Vikram Sarabhai Space Research Laboratory. Department of Bioscience is

responsible for establishment of latest Biotechnology Research facility on the campus.

The department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has developed the centre for herbal drugs

and plantation of medicinal plants (Dhanvantri and Nakshatra).

The above mentioned research centre and facilities are being used by the

researchers on the campus and off the campus to carry out research in their respective

fields. All such facility centre has regular documentation for the usage. Some of the

reputed institutions using our research facilities like R.K. University, B.K. Modi

Govt. Pharmacy College, Rajkot, Drug Inspectors Agencies of the State Govt. etc.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 Does the University publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the

composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they

is/are listed in any international database.

The overall research output of faculties of this University is note worthy in terms of

publications in well reputed and well cited journals. However, the University has also

initiated three research journals which are published annually as following:

(1) Saurashtra University Journal of Applied Sciences;

(2) Saurashtra University Journal of Humanities;

(3) Saurashtra University Journal of Social Sciences;

All three journals are sent to several Universities, academic institutions and colleges.

The teachers are encouraged to contribute in these journals and strengthen the

publication activities.

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3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals

Monographs

Chapter in Books

Books edited

Books with ISBN details of publishers

Number listed in International Database

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

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Name of the

Department

Number of

papers

published in

peer

reviewed

journals

(national /

international)

Monographs Chapters

in Books

Books

edited

Books with

ISBN with

details of

publishers

Number listed in

International

Database(For e.g. Web

of Science,

Scopus, Humanities

International Complete,

EBSCO host, etc.)

Citation

Index –

range /

average

SNIP SJR Impact

Factor –

range /

average

h-index

Bio chemistry 50 - 6 - - - 3-23 - - 0-2 2-5

Bio Science 145 6 23 - - - 1-210 - - 0.5-4.8 5-24

Chemistry 240 - 2 2 2 - 1-45 0-5 7-18

Commerce 36 - - - 4 - - - - - -

DBM - - - - - - - - - - -

Economics 14 - 6 1 - - - - - - -

Electronics 44 - - - 1 - - - - - -

History 27 - - 4 10 - - - - - -

Human Rights 10 - - - - - - - - 0.5-0.2 -

Home Science 8 - - - 1 - - - - - -

Hindi 60 - 6 5 27

Journalism - - - - - - - - - - -

Law 12 - 2 - 2 2277-4254 - - - - -

Mathematics 93 - - - - 93 - - - - -

MCA 20 - 1 2 1 - - - - - -

MBA 25 - 2 1 2 - - - - - -

Pharmacy 103 - 1 - 3 0 2.4 0 0 3.6 8

Philosophy - - - - - - - - - - -

Physical

Education

- - - - 5 - - - - - -

Physics 138 - - - - 1 0-41 - - 0.2 -5.0 9

Psychology 54 - 29 1 4 - - - - - -

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3.4.3 Give details of:

Faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals

Faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies

Both the details are as under

Name of the

Department

faculty serving on the

editorial boards of

national and

international journals

faculty serving as members of

steering committees of

international conferences

recognized by reputed

organizations / societies

Other information

Bio chemistry 1 NIL One of the faculty Dr. N. R. Sheth is Member of editorial board of Plantaindica and

Current Trend in Biotechnology and Pharmacy Journal

Bio Science 1 1 Prof. Satya P. Singh is Scientific advisor in Sweden based scientific body "

International Science Foundation"

Chemistry 3 4 Prof. P. H. Parsania

1. J. Polymer Materials

2. International Journal of Applied Chemistry

Prof. A. K. Shah

1. Journal of Cell and Tissue Research (TRC journal)

2. Medicinal Chemistry: An Indian Journal (Trade Science Incorporation)

3. Associate Editor, Journal of Basic and Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brazil.

4. Heterocyclic Communications, UK

Prof. H. S. Joshi

1. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholar

2. Spark International Online e Journal

3. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment

Sanskrit 22 - 5 8 4 - - - - - -

Sociology 15 - - 5 12 - - - - - -

Statistics 5 - - 1 1 - - - - 0.2-0.5 -

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4. Analytical Chemistry:An Indian Journal (Trade Science Inc.) Dr. S. H. Baluja

International Journal of Chemical Research (Bioinfo Publications)

Commerce 5 NIL Daksha Pratapsinh Chauhan

1) Indian Accounting Association Journal.

2) Spark ―e‖ Journal.

3) Management Trends.

4) Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.

5) Global Research Journal of Commerce , Finance and Business management.

Economics 1 1

Electronics 1 NIL NIL

Hindi 1 NIL Dr. B.K. Kalasva is serving on the editorial boards of as

(1) Surashtriya (2) SahityaParivar, which are national journals; (3) Shrey Journal of

mulitidisciplinary research, an international journal

History 1 NIL DR.KALPA A. MANEK serving on the editorial boards of national journals.("VAAK")

Home Science 2 2 Dr. N. R. Dave- Asian Journal of Home Science Vice President

west zone -Home Science Association of India

Dr. H. D Joshi -American Biographical Institute, North Carolina USA

Dr. R. V. Raval-Treasurer, Indian Dietetic Association, Rajkot club

Law 1 1 NIL

Mathematics 3 1 1) Mathematics Today

2) Indian Journal of Mathematical and Computer Sciences(Bundelkhand University)

MCA NIL 2 NIL

MBA 3 3 Prof. Pratapsinh Chauhan

Prof. Sanjay Bhayani

Prof. Hitesh Shukla

Pharmacy 1 NIL Dr. N. R. Sheth is serving on editorial board of Journal of Natural Drugs

Physics 1 1 1) Prof. H. H. Joshi Editor, Journal of Science , Govt. Gujarat

2) Prof. D. G. Kuberkar, Member, Accelerator User Commiittee IUAC, New Delhi

Psychology 15 4 1) Member of the Editorial Board of SARJ of Education and the Arts, an International

peer-review academic journal.

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2) Co-Editor/ Reviewer in-charge Int. Journal of Law and Social Sciences Global Science and Technology forum Singapore - 079903

3) Editorial Consultant : Indian Journal of Community Psychology.

4) Co-Editor Journal of Mental Health

5) Community Psychology Association of India Indian Journal of Community

Psychology Executive Committee ISSN No. 0974-2719 An official publication of the

community Psychology Association of India 2010 to continue Faizabad (U.P.)

6) Community Psychology Association of India Indian Journal of Community

Psychology Executive Committee ISSN No. 0974-271 An official publication of the

community Psychology Association of India 2010 to continue Faizabad (U.P.)

7) Community Psychology Association of India Indian Journal of Community

Psychology Executive Committee ISSN No. 0974-271 An official publication of

the community Psychology Association of India 2010 to continue Faizabad (U.P.)

Sanskrit 3 NIL 1) Dr. M. K. Moliya is the member of editorial Board in reputed Journal "Svadhyaya",

Oriental Institute, Vadodara.

2) Dr. M. K. Moliya, Dr. R. A. Chotaliya and Dr. R. N. Kathad are in editorial Board of

"Surashtriya".

3) Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of peer reviewed international referred journal naned

Recent Though.

4) Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of journal for Higher Education, peer reviewed

international referred journal "Kriti".

5) Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of editorial board in Vicharamanthana published by

BharatiyaVichara Mancha.

6) Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of editorial board in SamrasataSetu published by

SamajikSamarasata Mancha.

Sociology 2 NIL NIL

Statistics 8 NIL Faculty serving as evaluator of American Mathematical society when research papers

and books are evaluated. Also faculty is referring many National and International

research papers.

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3.4.4 Provide details of

Research awards received by the faculty and students

National and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed

professional bodies and agencies

The details have been provided as under:

Name of the

Department

Details about awards

Bio chemistry 1)Akhilesh Joshi, Raju Dabhi, Harshad Vala, Rageet Balondra,

participated in National Level Seminar on Science and Technology

2012, at Christ College, Rajkot 2nd Prize in poster presentation, Title

: Epidermal Electronics

2)Harita Pandya, Rekha Sharma, 1st Prize in poster presentation at

6th national level science symposium at Christ college, Rajkot

3)Vandana Savjiyani Participated and stood first in poster

presentation competition P.G section (Biochemistry) in 5th National

Level Science Symposium 2012 held at Christ College,

Rajkot. Poster Title was "Identification and characterization of salt

tolerance in microorganism isolated from agricultural soil." Guide:

Gaurav Dave

Bio Science 1) Ms. Varsha. M Trivedi

Best Poster Presentation,

International Congress of Environmental Research: In Life Science

Session, 2010

Awarded First Prize ―Best Poster Paper Presentation at the session

Life Science‖ in the International Congress of Environmental

Research at Reduit, Mauritius during September 16-18, 2010

2)Prof. V. C. Soni

1. Award given by The Wildlife Institute of India,

Dehradun in appreciation of the contribution in the

Wildlife science on 9th October, 2011.

2. Awarded for the contribution on forest research.

Indian Institute of Forest Research, Bhopal, 9th

October, 2011.

3. Awarded for best contribution in Indian Ornithology

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural

History, Coimbatore, 26th November, 2011

3) Nagani Krunal, Rakholiya K and Chanda S (2011) In vitro

antioxidant property of Cissus quadrangularis L. stem in methanolic

extract and its fractions. Oral presentation at 3rd Australia-China

Biomedical Research Conference organized by Australia Chinese

Association for Biomedical Sciences, The University of Melbourne,

Australia 28-30th April, 2011, Page No. 100, O109. Third Prize for

oral presentation

Chemistry 1) One time UGC Research award (for Outstanding Teachers who

have produced 15 Ph. D. in 5 years):

Prof. P. H. Parsania 7 Lacs

Prof. A. K. Shah 7 Lacs

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Prof. V. H. Shah 7 Lacs Prof. H. S. Joshi 7 Lacs

Prof. Anamik Shah:

2) National and International recognition:

(i) President Indian Society of Chemists and

Biologists (2008 Onwards)

(ii) Scientific Parternship Award (Russia)

(iii) Morari Bapu Award

(iv) Adjunct Professor at Banasthali Vidyapith

3) Prof. Shipra Baluja: Hari Om Ashram Best paper Award

Commerce

1) Best paper award received by Dr. Shailesh J. Parmar in 11th

International conference organized by RDA. Jaipur 2012.

2) Best paper award received by Dr. Alok Chakrawal in International

Conference Organized by Bombay University on Strategic

Management during 2011-12.

Economics 1) Dr.M.V.Joshi Best Professor in Economics

English 1) Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee selected for the U.S. Government‘s SUSI

Program at the University of Louisville, Kentucky between 17 June to

31 July, 2011.

Hindi 1) Dr. N.T. Gamit (Asso.Professor) has received research award of

minor research project title - "Socio-Cultural study of Gamit

Literature"

History 1) Dr.K.A.Manek is participated in essay competition organized by

Saurashtra-Kutch ItihasParishad in the Subject of "contribution of

princely states in the freedom struggled" And awarded with Swami

SmpurnanandjiMaharaj for getting first rank in it. (year: 2010)

2) Dr.K.A.Manek is participated in essay competition organized by

Saurashtra-Kutch ItihasParishad in the Subject of "Freedom Fighters

of Jamnagar District" And awarded with HarishankarShastriSliver

Medal for getting first rank in it. (year: 2012)

3) Dr.K.A.Manek is participated in essay competition organized by

Gujarat ItihasParishad, VallabhVidyanagar in the Subject And

awarded with awarded with Prof Keshaval H KamdarSliver Medal for

best research essay. (year: 2013)

Law Dr. N.K. Indrayan has received following recognition -

1) Included by 'Learned India' in 'Distinguished Biographies of 21st

Century' - 2009.

2) Nominated to receive 'Gold Medal for India' by ABI, 2010.

3) Nominated to be honoured 'Great Minds of 21st Century' by ABI

2011.

4) Nominated 'for inclusion in 'Top 100 Educations 2012' by IBC.

5) Nominated as International Educator of the year' by IBC, April

2012.

6) Selected for award of 'Cambridge Certificate by IBC, September

2012

7) Nominated amongst 'Leading Educators of World 2013; by IBC.

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MCA 1) Dr. CK Kumbharana has awarded one research paper in international conference, won the prize in the project presentation in

international conference, won the first prize in national level seminar.

2) Dr. AM Gonsai has awarded young scientist award, won the first

prize in national level seminar.

MBA 1) Prof. Pratapsinh Chauhan

Best Paper award at Dubai International Conference

2) Prof. Hitesh Shukla

Best Paper award at Jaipur International Seminar and National

Conference

3) Prof. Sanjay Bhayan

Best Paper award at Jaipur International Conference of RDA

Pharmacy 1) Research Award to Faculty

* Dr. Sachin Parmar is awarded with Guffic prize for best research

paper entitled "Immunomodulatory activity of Neem leaf

glycoproteins in Malaria" in oral presentation at National Level

Indian Pharmacological Society Conference - 2013.

2) Research Award to Student

Students from Regulatory affairs won the first prize for poster

presentation entitled "The Biosimilars: Regulation, Challenges and

Opportunities."

3) National Recognition

* Dr. Navin Sheth received BharatiyaShiksha Ratna award by the

Economics for health and education growth society, New Delhi, for

his service to the pharmaceutical society in 2009. currently he is

giving services as a resource person for staff development programs.

Physics Dr. K.B. Modi :

(1)UGC Research Award -2009

(2)Dolarrai Mankand Awards for Excellence in Research, 2011

Dr. J. A. Bhalodia

(1)Best Paper Award International Symposium for Research Scholars

(ISRS-10) held during Dec. 20-22:'10, IIT-Madras (2010).

Dr. D. G. Kuberkar

(1) Best Paper Award at International Conference on NANO Science

and NANO Technology (ICONN-2009), IIT Chennai.

(2) Best Paper Award at International Conference on NANO Science

and NANO Technology (ICONN-2010), SRTMU, Nanded.

Dr. M. J. Joshi

(1) Best Paper Award at DAE SSPS Symposium December , 15-18

2010, Manipal

Psychology Dr. Y. A. Jogsan

1) "Manju Thakur Memorial Award" IAAP June-2012.

Sanskrit Following students have been awarded UGC RGNF-JRF awards.

1) Vagh Daxa L. for M. Phil. and Ph. D.

2) Sondarava Dilip B. for M. Phil. and Ph, D.

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3) Parmar Chandulal V, for Ph. D. 4) Chavda Minaxi D, for M. Phil

5) Solanki Jignasa for M. Phil.

6) Makvana Bharat A. for M. Phil

Statistics 1) Student- Research Assistant Award to Kashyap Limbasiya

2) American Mathematical society and one foreign University have

given recognition.

3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M. Phil. and Ph. D. scholars guided per

faculty during the last four years. Does the University participate in Shodh ganga by

depositing the Ph. D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through

open access?

The average number of successful Ph. D. scholars guided per faculty during the last

four years is THREE per year and that of M. Phil. is THREE per year.

Yes, the University does participate in Shodh ganga by depositing the Ph. D. theses with

INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access. Such theses are also uploaded

on the University website. In fact, Saurashtra University takes pride in claiming to have

uploaded the largest data of e-thesis by any University in India to be placed on the University

Website numbering about 1100.

3.4.6 What is the official policy of the University to check malpractices and plagiarism

in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken.

The University policy in this regards is in line with the norms of the nodal agency in

the higher education. The issue of plagiarism is taken at the first instance at the departmental

level. The University departments deal with the issue through the staff council. The Research

Development Council is well structured for scrutinising the research proposals of the

prospective research candidates. The faculty members have to follow the code of conduct in

this regards; and all faculty members are abided by the ethical conduct in this regards. Till

date, there has been no case reported under the plagiarism issue.

3.4.7 Does the University promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many

interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and

mention the number of departments involved in such endeavours?

Yes, interdisciplinary research approach is an important focal area for the University. Many

departments have approaches to the Interdisciplinary research projects like Biosciences,

Chemistry, Commerce, Management, Statistics, Home science, Economics, Pharmacy,

Electronics, Physics, Computer Science etc. The details about such interdepartmental /

interdisciplinary research are with the respective departments.

3.4.8 Has the University instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards.

Yes, the University has two institutional research awards, initiated through its IQAC.

One is for faculty called the Dolarrai Mankad Best Research Paper Award named after

the first Vice-chancellor of Saurashtra University, renowned Gujarati scholar, thinker and

social activist Professor Dolarrai Mankad. The other research award is for students called

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Students‟ Research Project Award. For both the awards, IQAC, every academic year,

rigorously initiates the process of submission of the work, objective scrutiny by external

experts and declaration of awards within a stipulated time period. The Dolarrai Mankad Best

Research Paper Award, was initiated in 2006 with a cash incentive of Rs. 1100/- and a

citation. Since 2009, it has been raised to Rs. 2500/- along with a certificate of appreciation.

10 faculty members were conferred with this award since 2009 in the subjects of Statistics,

MBA, Psychology, Physics and Electronics. The list of the awardees of both the Awards is as

follows:

Year Name of the Students Name of the

Department

Amount

2012-2013

Israni Nikita Library and Info. Sci 5000.00

RajubhaiDabhi Biochemistry 5000.00

Tejasvita Sarvaiya Biosciences 5000.00

Mukesh Kher Pharmacy 5000.00

Ramani Dimple J. Psychology 5000.00

Chandni Trivedi Statistics 5000.00

2011-2012

Tank Sarita Psychology 5000.00

Dhruv Ravi Law 5000.00

Sapna Sanghvi Bioscience 5000.00

Subhash Bagthariya Pharmacy 5000.00

Kashyapkumar

Limbasiya

Statistics 5000.00

Udeshi Malay Physics 5000.00

Bhavna Lavadiya Chemistry 5000.00

2010-2011

Snehal J. Rabadiya Bioscience 5000.00

Kaushlendra Yadav Bioscience 5000.00

Kinjal Bhoring Bioscience 5000.00

NamanTrivedi Bioscience 5000.00

2009-2010

Amitkumar Sharma Bioscience 5000.00

Dhaval Mehta Bioscience 5000.00

Dipika Kalariya Bioscience 5000.00

Rutika Sata Bioscience 5000.00

P.D. Ladva Chemistry 5000.00

Khyati Parekh Statistics 5000.00

3.4.9 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and

international recognition for research contributions?

The University takes the following noteworthy steps as incentives for the faculty in this

regard:

The University facilitates financial support from external donors or from the University

Development Funds to the high achievers among their faculty members.

Felicitate such achievers in research, through certification, memento etc.

Publish their names with photograph in the University news magazine Sayujya.

Initiate its own research award schemes as mentioned in the section above.

Under the University Ordinance 205, consider such achievements of the faculty for their

API gradation.

Encourage them through facilitating their duty leaves etc., for research related work.

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3.5 Consultancy

3.5.1 What is the official policy of the University for Structured Consultancy? List a

few important consultancies undertaken by the University during the last four years.

The University does have a policy document for Structured Consultancy that is placed

on its website. The same document is attached below:

IPR Policy for Saurashtra University Operative from 01-04-2008

The Saurashtra University has foreseen the importance of intellectual property rights &

protection of innovation & research by strong IPR policy in favor of inventors. This was

among first University whose academic leadership has foreseen the effect of globalization

and first workshop on patent by Technology Forecasting and Assessment Council, (TIFAC),

Department of Science & Technology, founded & headed by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam took

place in March 1999.

The Saurashtra University is spearheading with 3 Indian Patents, 1 US patents filed & few

more are in the pipeline. Processes to support these efforts have been evolving over time and

now have attained a level of maturity. A formal Framework to guide the implementation of

these processes is now a clearly-felt need. An Intellectual Property Policy for SU has been

formulated towards this goal. This policy aims to lay down, the processes for promotion and

support available to innovators at SU for translating their creative works into IP. Parties

engaged in creations of original and innovative work at SU includes faculty, staff and other

employees of SU along with staff working on various projects, registered students of SU,

students from other institutions, personnel from other organizations or any other individuals

working in SU. This policy also aims to set forth guidelines for ownership of IP developed at

SU by SU personnel and non-SU personnel and its commercialization.

The aim of the IP Policy is to sustain and develop creativity in an ethical environment in SU

that recognizes the importance of innovations and assists in translating them into products,

processes and services for commercial exploitation and to achieve the widest public good.

The Role of IPR CELL in IP Protection:

The IPR cell at SU provides guidance, support and resources to all SU personnel and

facilitates protection and deployment of intellectual property. In achieving this goal, IPR cell

creates awareness of the importance and role of IP Rights, implements the IP policy, ensures

transparency and fairness of the IP policy to encourage compliance, solicits feedback

regarding the fulfillment of the IP policy and periodically reviews the Policy to improve upon

any shortcomings, strengthens the infrastructure and resources for protection and exploitation

of IP and makes available the expert inputs.

Issues of ownership, confidentiality, disclosure, patentability, technology transfer, revenue

sharing, and conflict of interest among others play a very important role in any IP

management. IPR CELL conducts workshops to enhance awareness on related issues. IPR

cell also provides templates and guidelines for the contracts, agreements and MOUs

governing the effective exploitation of the IP produced by SU. All such agreements and

matters relating to confidentiality, infringements, damages, liabilities and compliance are

administered by IPR cell.

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The IP Policy:

This policy is applicable to all SU personnel, as well as non-SU personnel associated with

any activity of SU such as, but not limited to, Continuing Education Programme and covers

different classes of Intellectual Property -- Patent, Copyright, Trade Mark / Service Mark,

Design Registration, Trade Secret, Confidential Information and Integrated Circuits Layout,

management & commercial consultancy work.

(I) Ownership:

I(a) Invention(s), Designs, Integrated Circuit Layouts and other creative works:

Invention(s) including software, designs and integrated circuit layouts, created by SU

personnel without the use of significant SU resources and not connected with the profession

for which employed at SU, shall be owned by the creator(s).

For invention(s) including software, designs and integrated circuit layouts, produced during

the course of sponsored and/or collaborative activity, specific provisions related to IP made in

contracts governing the collaborative activity shall determine the ownership of IP.

SU shall be the owner of all invention(s) including software, designs and integrated circuit

layouts created by teams of SU and non-SU personnel, associated with any activity of SU.

Non-SU personnel, who create invention(s) including software, designs or integrated circuit

layouts at SU but without intellectual contribution of SU personnel or significant use of SU

resources, shall be the owner of such invention(s).

Except as stipulated above, SU shall be the owner of all invention(s) including software,

designs and integrated circuit layouts created at SU.

I(b) Copyrightable Work:

Ownership of copyright of all copyrightable work shall rest with the author(s) with the

following exceptions:

a. If the work is produced during the course of sponsored and/or collaborative activity,

specific provisions related to IP made in contracts governing such activity shall

determine the ownership of IP.

b. SU shall be the owner of the copyright of work, including software, created by SU

personnel with significant use of SU resources.

c. SU shall be the owner of the copyright on all teaching material developed by SU

personnel as part of any of the academic programs at SU. However, the authors shall

have the right to use the material in her/his professional capacity. As the traditional

exception, SU shall not claim ownership of copyright on books and publications

authored by SU personnel.

d. SU shall be the owner of copyright of work produced by non SU personnel associated

with any activity of SU with the intellectual contribution of SU personnel. However,

the authors shall have the right to use the material in her/his professional capacity.

I(c) Trade Mark(s) / Service Mark(s):

Ownership of trade mark(s) / service mark(s) created for SU shall be with SU.

In cases of all IP produced at SU, SU shall retain a non-exclusive, free, irrevocable license to

copy/use IP for teaching and research activities, consistent with confidentiality agreements

where entered into by SU.

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(II) Disclosures, Confidentiality and Assignment of Rights:

For sponsored and/or collaborative work the provisions of the contract pertaining to

disclosure of creative work are applied. For all other invention(s) done at SU, if the

inventor(s) wish to protect the invention(s) they carried out, then they are required to disclose

the creative work to the IPR cell at the earliest date using an Invention Disclosure form

(IDF).

Disclosure is a critical part of the IP protection process and it formally documents claims of

inventor ship, the date of the invention and other details, the inventor(s) shall assign the rights

of the disclosed invention to SU.

All SU personnel and non-SU personnel associated with any activity of SU shall treat all IP

related information, which has been disclosed to the IPR cell and/or whose rights are

assigned to SU, or whose rights rest with SU personnel, as confidential. Such confidentiality

shall be maintained till the date as demanded by the relevant contract, if any, between the

concerned parties unless such knowledge is in the public domain or is generally available to

the public.

(III) Assessment of Innovation(s) for Protection:

To facilitate assessment, an IPR cell shall be formed by Vice chancellor for a period of 5

years the Chairman consisting of a chairperson, the IPR cell coordinator Technical Officer

(Secretary) and at least three additional faculty members with domain expertise or

familiarity/experience in areas related to the creative work. The creator(s) would be free to

suggest names of faculty who are qualified to evaluate the creative work who may be invited

by the Chairman to be a part of the IPR cell.

The IPR cell shall assess the disclosure in a timely manner and shall make recommendations

to the Chairman about the patentability of the invention according to the provisions of

Section (I) of this policy. The IPR CELL may make one of the following recommendations:

i. That SU shall take the responsibility of protection of the IP, in which case, SU will

initiate appropriate processes. TIFAC, DST New Delhi will be approached for such

work.

ii. That SU shall not take the responsibility of protection of the IP, in which case, the

rights to the disclosed invention shall be promptly reassigned to the creator(s). The

creator(s) may then choose to protect the creative work on their own.

Filings of IP Applications in foreign countries: Within six months of filing the Complete IP

Application in India, SU shall, based on available information decide on the suitability of

protection of the invention in foreign countries. If SU opts not to undertake such protection in

any specific country requested by the inventor(s), SU shall assign rights of the IP in that

country to the creator(s) for the purpose of such protection, TIFAC, DST will again be

approached for such protection or patent government agencies or patent attorneys.

Renewal of IP Rights: A decision on the annual renewal of IP rights will be taken by a

committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor & Chairman of IPR cell. If SU decides not to

renew the IPR in any country, then it will assign the rights of the IP in that country to the

creator(s) upon a request to that affect from the creator(s). In case of patents, the process of

reassignment will be completed in a period of three months before the due date for its

renewal. In all cases where IP rights in any specific country have been reassigned to the

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inventor(s), SU shall not claim any share of proceeds earned through that IP in that country

excepting for the costs already incurred by SU.

(IV) Support:

(IVA) Contracts and Agreements:

All agreement including but not limited to the following categories, undertaken by any SU

personnel and students need to be notified to SU authorities.

Allegiance, Affirmation & Confidentiality Agreement

Consultation Agreement including management

Evaluation Agreement

Research and Development Agreement (R&DA/MOU)

License Agreement

Technology Transfer Agreement

Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement

Classified Information Non-disclosure (specific) Agreement

Chairman, IPR cell acts as a final signing authority in all the categories of agreements listed

above. IPR cell facilitates the process of framing such agreements by way of providing

templates and services of professional consultants.

(IVB) Obtaining IPR:

If SU opts to protect the creative work, it shall provide an IPR Advisor/Patent Attorney for

drafting the IP application as appropriate. SU shall pay for access to the relevant IP

information databases and other associated costs. The inventor(s) shall conduct IP searches;

study the prior art and provides the necessary inputs to assist in the drafting of the IP

application. SU shall bear all costs of drafting and filing an Indian IP application. If SU

chooses to file IP applications in other countries, then it shall bear the cost of application and

other associated costs. SU shall be free to enter into agreements with overseas institutions for

protection and licensing of the IP.

(V) Technology Transfer:

SU shall strive to market the IP and identify potential licensee(s) for the IP to which it has

ownership. The creator(s) are expected to assist in this process.SU may contract the IP to a

Technology Management agency, which manages the commercialization of the IP.For the IP

for which exclusive rights have not been already assigned to a third party, the creator(s) may

also contact potential licensee(s) on their initiative maintaining confidentiality and taking all

necessary care so as not to affect the value of the IP through appropriate agreements such as

Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the potential licensee(s) during technology

marketing discussions.If SU is not able to commercialize the IP in a reasonable time, then it

may reassign the rights of the IP to the creator(s) of the IP. Optionally, If SU has not been

able to commercialize the creative work in a reasonable time frame; the creator(s) may

approach the Chairman for the assignment of rights of the invention(s) to them.

(VI) Revenue sharing:

(a) The net earnings from the commercialization of IP owned by SU would be shared as

follows:

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Case Net earnings Inventor(s) share SU‘s share

1 For the first amount Q 70% 30%

2 For the next amount Q 50% 50%

3 For amounts more than Q 30% 70%

It is suggested that amount Q be initially fixed at Rs. 10 lakhs. The creator(s) share would be

declared annually and disbursement will be made to the creator(s), their legal heir, whether or

not the creators are associated with SU at the time of disbursement.

When SU reassigns the rights of the IP to its creator(s) for any country, the creator(s) shall

reimburse the costs incurred by SU for the protection, maintenance and marketing and other

associated costs from the cumulative earnings from successful commercialization in that

country as under:

Case Cumulative earnings Inventor(s)

share SU Costs

A

Upto twice the cost

incurred by SU for

protection, marketing and

other associated costs.

50% 50%

B Beyond Q 100% 0%

Co-creators of IP shall sign at the time of disclosure, a Distribution of IP Earnings

Agreement, which shall specify the percentage distribution of earnings from IP to each co-

inventor. The inventors may at any time by mutual consent revise the Distribution of IP

Earnings Agreement.

(b) Project Consultation Rules:

Case A (I) where the consultation is on basis of intellectual input by the faculty member /

members alone &/or collectively without use of infrastructure (electricity,

computer, library etc)

Case B (II) where consultation is on basis of intellectual input by the faculty & with use of

routine infrastructure of University.

Case C (III) where consultation is on basis of efforts put in by faculty / other supportive

staff & with use of infrastructure & inputs of Universities (Chemicals,

glassware, instrumentation facilities other equipment, machines etc.)

Percentage sharing on 100% basis

Stake holders Case A Case B Case C

University 15 15 15

Department 15 25 35

Faculty / Member/

Researcher team

members

70 60 50

(IV)Where indirect / direct costs are involved, in case A, B, and C as the case may be, only

after deducting the amount of actual expenditure, the consultation amount will be shared

among individuals alone or those who are involved in the entire consultation work. The

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students who are offered for research fellowships from the project consultancy will in no case

be a part of consultation sharing. However they may be part of inventor group if their efforts

are significant. Funds transferred by consultant and if they demand to the University the same

have to be considered as donation and donation receipt should issued to him / her for I. T.

purpose.

(VII) Infringements, Damages, Liability and Indemnity Insurance:

As a matter of policy, SU shall, in any contract between the licensee and SU, seek indemnity

from any legal proceedings including without limitation manufacturing defects, production

problems, design guarantee, up gradation and debugging obligation.SU shall also ensure that

SU personnel have an indemnity clause built-into the agreements with licensee(s) while

transferring technology or copyrighted material to licensees.SU shall retain the right to

engage or not in any litigation concerning patents and license infringements.

(VIII) Conflict of Interest:

The inventor(s) are required to disclose any conflict of interest or potential conflict of

interest. If the inventor(s) and/or their immediate family have a stake in a licensee or potential

licensee company then they are required to disclose the stake they and/or their immediate

family have in the company.A license or an assignment of rights for a patent to a company in

which the inventors have a stake shall be subject to the approval of the Chairman, IPR cell

taking into consideration this fact.

(IX) Dispute Resolution:

In case of any disputes between SU and the inventors regarding the implementation of the IP

of Vice Chancellor SU policy, the aggrieved party may appeal to the Director of SU. Efforts

shall be made to address the concerns of the aggrieved party. The Vice Chancellor‘s decision

in this regard would be final and binding.

(X) Jurisdiction:

As a policy, all agreements to be signed by SU will have the jurisdiction of the courts in

Rajkot and shall be governed by appropriate laws in India

Glossary:

1. Author: means faculty, students, staff or visiting faculty who has/have written or

created a creative work.

2. Collaborative Activity: is the research undertaken by SU personnel in cooperation

with industry and/or another researcher(s) who are not SU personnel.

3. Confidential Information: Information not in the public domain and declared

confidential by parties as such in a MOU/Agreement that has been signed by the

parties.

4. Conflict of Interest: or a Potential Conflict of Interest exists when an inventor/author

is or may be in a position to use either creative work or influence for unmerited

personal or family gain.

5. Copyright: means the exclusive right granted by law for a certain period of time to an

author to reproduce, print, publish and sell copies of his or her creative work.

6. Copyrightable Work: is a creative work that is protectable under copyright laws.

Copyright protection is available for most literary, musical, dramatic, and other types

of creative work, including software, teaching materials, multimedia works,

proposals, and research reports.

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7. Creators: are persons who have produced any original work

8. Cumulative Earnings: from a patent/patent application are the total earnings to date

obtained from the commercialization of the patent/patent application.

9. Design Registration: Registration of the novel non-functional features such as shape,

or ornamentation of a product.

10. SU personnel: includes but is not limited to the, faculty students, staff or visiting

faculty, researchers and scientists at SU.

11. Intellectual Contribution: means original technical or artistic contributions.

12. Intellectual Property: includes but is not limited to copyrights and copyrightable

materials, patented and patentable inventions, tangible research results, trademarks,

service marks and trade secrets.

13. IPR cell: is a committee formed by the Chairman, which decides on the issues of

ownership and patentability among others consisting of a Chairperson, the IPR cell

coordinator of the IPR cell and at least three additional faculty members.

14. Invention: includes but is not limited to any new and useful process, formula or

machine conceived or first reduced to practice in whole or in part, defined within the

purview of the Patent Act. Inventor(s) are person(s) who produce an invention.

15. Licensing: is the practice of renting the intellectual property to a third party.

16. Net Earnings: Earnings resulting from the licensing or commercialization of the IP,

reduced by the outstanding actual expenses incurred in obtaining and

commercialization of the IP.

17. Patent: means the exclusive right granted by law for making, using or selling an

invention.

18. PCT Application: A PCT is a system of filing a patent application in several countries

through a single application keeping the priority of the first filing in any of the

countries within the PCT system.. This is administered by the World Intellectual

Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. It is not a patent granting system.

19. Protection of Layout of Integrated Circuits: Layout scheme of Integrated circuits that

are functionally important.

20. Royalty: is the payment made to an inventor/author or an institution usually for legal

use of a patented invention or any Intellectual Property when licensed.

21. Significant Use of SU Resources: is any usage of SUs resources in the creation of the

invention(s), excess of the routine use of office facilities, computers, library resources

and resources available to the general public.

22. Software: means anything executable in a computer.

23. Teaching material: means any material that aids the process of teaching.

24. Trade Mark / Service Mark: is a distinctive word, symbol or picture or a combination

of these, which is used by a business entity to discriminate its products and services

from those of other business entities.

25. Trade Secret: Usually some information such as know-how of commercial or strategic

value that is not disclosed to all and is used in a restricted manner.

26. Consultation: Any project work, short term assignment, long term consultancy,

monitoring and preparation of report which involves intellectual input of faculty

which generates revenue ( not covered in routine work of University responsibility)

Note: The Saurashtra University duly acknowledges the help from IPR policy of 2003 of

Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai for framing this document.

Among the important consultancies undertaken by the University during the last four

years, the following are noteworthy:

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The Bio-Sciences Department, over the years, developed its expertise in the field of

ecology especially the Coastal Ecology. During the last five years, the Department extended

its expertise in rapid EIA and Environmental Monitoring Studies to the major industries

located around the Saurashtra coastline like Reliance Petroleum Ltd., Essar Oil Limited,

GHCL, Digvijay Cement Ltd., Dyeing and Printing Industries and few Salt Works industries.

Department is also extending its expertise on toxicity bioassay and toxicity testing for

Pharma Industries.

3.5.2 Does the University have a University-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and

range of activities?

The University‘s Industries-Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC) is an initiative of the

University‘s IQAC. The Cell regularly engages in dialogue with industries and other private

institutions to assess the outcome of syllabus learning and the hands-on realities of the

outside world. Besides this curricular scope, two other specific purposes are within the

ambit of IIIC: a) finding the needs for professional employment; and b) exploring

opportunities as to how those needs could optimally be met by the graduates and

postgraduates of our University. A brief outline of their activities in the last four years is

already mentioned in 1.1.3.

3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy

Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?

The University website lists each faculty‘s area of expertise and till now that was the

only mode of publicity, although individual faculty are known in their field of study and are

consulted, but overall this aspect has remained largely informal barring a few departments

like Chemistry, Pharmacy and Bio-Sciences. The IQAC of the University is now thinking of

ways to formalize the pool of expertise the University has for consultancy services and

creating a Consultancy Cell.

3.5.4 How does the University utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to

consultancy services?

As it is evident from the sub-sections above within 3.5, the University utilizes the

expertise of its faculty by creating a platform for them to interact with industries (where the

contracts are more formal) and for its commitment to the society at large wherein faculty

offer their expertise more informally. In the process, the University also generates revenue

for its research and development related activities.

3.5.5 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the University and the

revenue generated during the last four years.

The broad areas of consultancy services provided by the University in the last four

years has been in Bio-Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Statistics, Psychology and Hindi and

the revenue generated has been to the tune of Rs. 22 lakhs.

Name of the

Department

Consultancy undertaken in the area (title / area) Consultant

(Faculty/De

partment)

Revenue

in Rs.

Bio Science Coastal marine diversity, distribution and

ecological status, Sustainable eco-tourism,

Marine Bio-resources.

EIA, environmental monitoring and ecological

impact of industries on the coastal areas in this

Prof. R. S.

Kundu

And

Dr. BRM

Vyas

Rs. 30 Lacs

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industrially developed coastal zone. Ecotoxicology, in respect to industrial impact on

the biota. Toxicity bioassay & Toxicity Testing

for Pharma Industries

Plant immunology, development of useful

antibodies for botanical research, Plant

molecular biology and medicinal values of

certain plant species

Microbial diversity of the haloalkanophilic

bacteria and actimomycetes which thrive in the

saline habitats.

Xenobiotic degradation of the dyes used by the

cotton dyeing and printing industries

Chemistry 1) Process chemistry

2) Analysis

3) Analytical services

4) Molecules supply

Faculty

Members

Prof. A. K.

Shah

20 Lacs

Journalism 1) Cinema

2) Public relations

All Faculty

Members

NA

Law 1) Legal-Aid to Poor.

2) Consultancy in the matters put forward by

students, colleagues, friends & relations.

All Faculty

Members

NA

Pharmacy Consultancy services are done using

sophisticated instruments like HPLC, PCR,

Biopac, etc.

All Faculty

Members

4,57,950

Psychology Department's broad areas of consultancy

Services are : clinical psychology, organizational

Behaviour, Social and Applied Psychology.

All Faculty

Members

NA

Statistics We have visited 3-4 industry and suggested them

to improve the quality, however we did not

charge any amount.

All Faculty

Members

NA

3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1How does the University sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional

Social Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an

impact on students‟ campus experience during the last four years.

The faculty and the students take part whole-heartedly in various Government and

University campaigns as a part of their social responsibilities. Many socio-cultural activities

like Plastic Free day, Reforestation and Plantation day, ‗Joy of Giving‘ day, public

awareness generation against Swine-Flu, visits to the Homes for the mentally challenged

persons, Old Age Homes, Blood Donation Camps, awareness towards RTI, visits to

Baalwadi and Anganwadi centres, HIV awareness programmes, Women‘s Empowerment

programmes, ‗Save the Girl Child‘ programmes, programmes on the prevention of suicide,

programmes on the promotion of Science, Consumer Awareness programmes, Legal

Literacy Camps, and Rural Development programmes are some of the activities undertaken

in the last four years.

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3.6.2 How does the University promote University-neighbourhood network and

student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained

community development?

University promotes neighbourhood network and student engagements through the

following activities:

Involving students in various social / cultural activities as mentioned in the section above.

Delegating students as educators to people in the society on matters like the use of

renewable energy sources, clean environment etc, as mentioned in the section above.

Involving students in inter/trans-disciplinary programmes for widening their horizon of knowledge and nurturing a holistic development in them.

3.6.3 How does the University promote the participation of the students and faculty in

extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/

International programmes?

NSS and NCC activities are vibrant amongst students of the affiliated colleges. On the

campus, students are made aware of such programmes and encouraged to participate in them

but also advised that their focus on higher education and research work should not be

compromised. Students‘ delegations are sent for forums like the Youth Parliament, Swami

Vivekananda‘s sesquicentennial year celebration etc.

3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by the

University to ensure social justice and empower the

underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society?

Certain departments like Sociology, Social Work, Law, Human Rights, Economics,

Pharmacy and Psychology are more involved with working for the empowerment of the

underprivileged and the more vulnerable sections of society in the areas of health and

hygiene, legal rights, human rights, consumer awareness, gender equality, female foeticide,

mental health / distress, awareness regarding certain widespread and common diseases like

malaria, diabetes etc. They execute their work through diagnostic camps, free distribution of

Ayurvedic and Homeopathy medicines etc. These departments also encourage their students

to undertake focused research on these and related relevant issues.

3.6.5 Does the University have a mechanism to track the students‟ involvement in

various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?

Faculty members of a particular department are aware of their students‘ participation

in socio-cultural activities every academic year. Such activities in fact cannot be successful

without participation of a large students‘ group.

3.6.6 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities

organized by the University, how did they complement students‟ academic learning

experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt.

The activities as mentioned in 3.6.4 are opportune occasions for students to learn

aspects of group dynamics and inculcate citizenship values. Values like responsible

leadership, sharing resources, philanthropy, role playing, respecting diversity, recognizing

the societal reality are some of the values inculcated and skills of communication,

personality development, delegation of work and human resource management, problem

solving and crises management are learnt regularly by every batch of students through such

activities.

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3.6.7 How does the University ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach

activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives of

the University which have encouraged community participation in its activities.

The University directly benefits as it itself is benefitted from interaction with some of

the key stakeholders of the community at large, i.e., the Academic community comprising

of students‘ community, and the community of teachers who shape the youth into good

citizens. Parents are the next important stakeholder getting positively affected by the

University‘s outreach programmes. The University‘s green campus encourages many from

the neighbouring societies, especially a large community of elderly citizens, to avail of the

footpaths specially designed for walkers. The University frequently invites achievers from

various walks of life from the community to deliver inspiring talks to its students. Its sincere

efforts to offer quality education at an affordable rate has inspired famous philanthropists

like Shri Dipchandbhai Gardi to generously donate towards its infrastructural development.

3.6.8 Give details of awards received by the University for extension activities

and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.

Department of Psychology has been awarded with three trophies of recognition by the Fieldmarshal Blood Bank, Rajkot.

The float of the students from the Electronics Department was adjudged to be

the best during the Republic Day celebration in the city held at the University Sports Pavilion.

3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How has the University‟s collaboration with other agencies impacted the

visibility, identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the

University benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?

The University‘s collaboration with other agencies has made it known widely in the

State, in Western India, and in certain areas even all over India and abroad. The University

has over the decade carved out a unique identity for itself getting known as one of the highest

ranked State funded universities in western India. Academically this has resulted in making

our teaching-learning and research more contemporary and competitive and financially it has

generated revenues to the tune of around Rs. 3 Crore over the past five years.

3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote:

Some of the specific examples are as under:

Curriculum development: Linkages / collaborations is one of the factors for updated

University Curricula for all the 28 departments on the campus, but certain

departments like MCA, MBA, and Pharmacy have to remain more attuned to changes

within their industrial / professional linkages and the outside world.

Internship: Saurashtra-Kutch Stock Exchange

On-the-job training: ---

Faculty exchange and development: Teacher's University, Gandhinagar; Balwant

Parekh Centre for General Semantics and Other Human Sciences, Vadodara;

University of New Mexico

Research: In areas like industrial effluent monitoring; clinical psychology; pharmaceutical sciences; marine eco-system; human rights; forensic science;

mathematics; Nano-technology.

Publication: ---

Consultancy: Drug development and administration; coastal ecosystem; toxicity

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Extension: PRL; BARC; Gujarat Ayurved University; BPRD; Western Railways; Precimax Bearings; IOC Ltd.; Reliance Petroleum Ltd., Essar Oil Limited; GHCL;

Digvijay Cement Ltd.; BAOU

Student placement: with reputed firms like TCS

Any other (please specify): A list of activities by the University‘s Industry-Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC) over

the last four years is given within 1.1.3; and more details on multi-institute research

collaboration as well as active linkages is given within 3.1.4

3.7.3 Has the University signed any MoUs with institutions of national/international

importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have they

enhanced the research and development activities of the University?

The list of MOUs with some of the departments is as under:

Name of the

Department

Details of MOUs

Bio Science Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun; DBT, New Delhi and Griffith University-Brisbane,

Australia.

Chemistry 1. Nicholas Piramal Research Centre (MOU Signed). The project has identified few

molecules for anti- inflammatory and anti-cancer activities.

2. Gujarat Ayurveda University (MOU Signed).

3. A Non-Disclosure Agreement is signed for Death Receptor Agonist development with

Centre for Biomedical Research University of Texas, USA and Saurashtra University.

English Department of English, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj; Balwant Parekh Centre for

General Semantics & Other Human Sciences, Vadodara

Home

Science Vaishnav College, Chennai

Law Bureau of Police Research and Development, New Delhi

MBA Geo Tong University, China (dialogue is in progress)

Pharmacy Department has signed MoUs with following institutions and industries of national and

international importance. *Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar* IIM, Jammu*

Institute of Human Genetics, Ahmedabad* Christ College, Rajkot International

Institutes:* University of New Mexico, USA Industries, Hospitals and CROs:* CIMS

Hospital, Ahmedabad.* B. T. Savani Kidney Hospital, Rajkot* Civil Hospital and PDU

medical College, Rajkot* Wockhardt Hospital, Rajkot* BAN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.,

Rajkot* Vasu Pharmaceuticals, Vadodara* Espee Pharmaceuticals, Rajkot* Torrent

Research Centre, Gandhinagar.

The University has also signed MOUs with the following institutes in the last 2 years, and

most of these are in the initial stages of actual collaborative work:

Sr.

No.

Name of the (Indian & Foreign) University / Institute / Company

with whom MoU is signed Validity Year of Sign

1

Institute of the East, North-Eastern Federal University

№320A, 42 Kulakovsky St., Yakutsk, 677000, Republic of Sakha

(Yakutia),

Russia

5 Years

2013

2

University of Central Lancashire

Preston, Lancashire,

5 Years

2013

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3

Institute of Science, Technology and Research Universidad

Francisco Gavidia

San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America

5 Years

2013

4

Rajiv Gandhi University of Science & Technology

Georgetown, Guyana South America

5 Years

2013

5

Department of Statistics

University of Rajasthan Jaipur

5 Years

2013

6 Vaishnav College Chennai Tamilnadu

5 Years

2013

7

Gujarat Ayurveda University, Chanakya Bhavan,

Jamnagar, Gujarat-361008, India

5 Years

2013

8

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ahmadabad

5 Years

2013

9

Swarnim Gujarat Sports University

Gandhinagar

5 Years

2013

10

Shree Somnath Sanskrit University

Veraval

5 Years

2013

11

Navsari Agricultural University,

Navsari-396450, Gujarat, INDIA

5 Years

2013

12 Dairy Science College,

Kamdhenu University, Amreli - 365601 Gujarat

5 Years

2013

13 Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar 5 Years 2013

14 Montage Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. 5 Years 2013

15 Sehat Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. 5 Years 2013

16 Genetic Research Centre 5 Years 2013

17 Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli 5 Years 2013

18 Purple Remedies Pvt. Ltd. Rajkot 5 Years 2013

19 Bio Care Formulations, Ahmedabad 5 Years 2013

20 SARDAR PATEL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

(SPIPA), Ahmedabad.

5 Years

2013

21 University of Lincoln, United Kingdom 5 Years 2012

22 Vienna University of Technology, AUSTRIA 5 Years 2012

13 Siauliai University, Lithuania 5 Years 2012

24 University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria 5 Years 2012

25 PontificiaUniversidadeCatolica do Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil 3 Years 2012

26 Durban University of Technology ,South Africa 5 Years 2009

27 Essar Group 5 Years 2011

28 Ambuja Cement 5 Years 2011

29 Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd 5 Years 2011

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The MOUs are helpful in improving course curriculum, arranging expert lectures, providing

facilities for internships and projects, placement facilities, arranging training programs and

workshops, generating consultancies and all round development of department infra-structure

facility as well as national / international exposure to students.

3.7.4 Have the department-industry interactions resulted in the establishment / creation

of highly specialized laboratories / facilities?

An exclusive interdisciplinary research and development (R & D) centre, called the National Facility for Drug Discovery Centre (NFDD) & Instrumentation Support to

Small Manufacturing Pharma Enterprises has been established in the year 2007 on

the campus with funding from the DST, Govt. of Gujarat and the University. This

Centre is specifically devoted to the discovery of new chemical entities (NCEs) and

instrumentation support to small-scale pharmaceutical units in the State. The Centre

also offers highly sophisticated courses designed to cater exclusively to the

pharmaceutical industries.

Saurashtra University has a unique National Facility for Preservation of Molecular

Diversity funded by the DST and supported by the MSME clusters with the sole

purpose of collecting, analyzing, classifying, documenting and preserving NCEs in

pure form and other drug-like molecules as well as compounds isolated as products from various natural sources.

Any other information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension, which the

department would like to include.

Our Department of Bio-Sciences is a UGC CAS COSIST department with additional

research project funding from FIST (DST), as well as multi-institutional research

projects from DBT and also from the Government of Gujarat.

Our Department of Physics is in its UGC SAP / DRS Phase II with additional research project funding from FIST (DST), Level I. It was identified as a Centre for

Excellence in Nano Science & Technology by GUJCOST in 2010, and received

from the Government of Gujarat a block grant of Rs. 125 lakhs for projects on Nano

Science & Technology and Environmental Physics.

Our Department of Chemistry is in its UGC SAP / DRS Phase II with additional research project funding from FIST (DST), Level II. It has received GUJCOST

grants in 2012, funding from the DBT, CSIR and received the Government of

Gujarat block grant for research and development.

Saurashtra University has the largest data of e-thesis in the country to be placed on

the University Website. The number of e-thesis placed on the web approximates

1100.

The NFDD (mentioned in the section above) is one of the rare and prestigious R&D centres in India.

Our Department of Pharmacy is a relatively new department established in 2006 but already in its UGC SAP/DRS Phase I. It also has an impressive array of research

facilities, has already secured 10 provisional patent registrations, and is a vibrant

centre for national and international seminars / conferences / FDPs.

Our Department of Psychology is also very active in introducing a research component at the M.A. level as a result of which many of its students have bagged

the Saurashtra University IQAC Research Award for P.G. students.

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Our Department of Gujarati with a grant from the State Government has instituted the Zaverchand Meghani Lok Sahitya Kendra for study and research into

Saurashtrian and Gujarati folklore. It also has instituted the Gulabdas Broker Chair

to facilitate study and research into the thoughts and writings of this significant

contributor to Gujarati literature. It has a rare collection of manuscripts for

researchers to work in the areas of Jain and Bardic literatures.

Our Department of English & CLS, during completion of its UGC SAP/DRS Phase-

I, erected a library exclusively with texts in English, Gujarati and Hindi on 19th

Century Indian Renaissance, and this collection has attracted many reputed national

and international scholars and researchers. Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Associate

Professor in this department was selected as a Fulbright Scholar by the United States

Department of Education and Culture for the ―Study of United States Institutes‖

(SUSI) Program among only 18 such scholars from all over the world at the

University of Louisville, Kentucky, in 2011.

Our Sanskrit Department is working on a Gujarati-Sanskrit Dictionary, an important reference document which is still unavailable.

In the year 2013 itself, the University has entered into 20 MOUs (mentioned in 3.7.3) that has the potential to be capitalized into huge academic and financial gains.

Dr. D.K. Ghosh, Professor and Head Department of Statistics (who retired on 31-10-2013) joined as the Basic Science Research Fellow, awarded by the UGC, after

superannuation of his service in the University. He is probably the only such person

in Statistics in India to be awarded with this fellowship.

Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 How does the University plan and ensure adequate availability of physical

infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?

The University as a whole has several high power policy making committees

comprising of internal and external members under chairmanship of Honourable

Vice Chancellor. The requirement is further screened looking to the next five years

development plan and also long term perspective plan regarding campus

development and landscaping. The Planning and Development, Estate, Finance and

several other committees looks after this. The University also raises the external

flow of funds from philanthropists to meet the growing demand of adequate

infrastructure over and above state and central government funding.

Physical infrastructural requirements are met as per the set procedure of

making it available to the concerned department in the following manner:

Identifying the need by the concerned section or department or any other entity or

wing of the University.

The requirement reaches to the Estate Section of the University. While analyzing the demand and justification, various norms of UGC, State Govt. and other

regulation agencies are taken into consideration.

Estate section initially looks into the feasibility and viability of the requirement / demand.

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After due verification of justification of the demand, Estate Section takes necessary administrative approval from the appropriate authority for executing the

requirement/demand.

As per the ordinance 43(I)(1), the Vice Chancellor has the power of sanctioning all

expenditure pertaining to the University Building work (i) up to Rs. 50,000/- per

item without inviting quotations, (ii) up to Rs. 1,00,000/- per item after inviting

quotations or tenders. No tenders or quotations are necessary in case of work to be

executed as per S.O.R. of the State Government time to time.

In case of significant value and volume of the infrastructural work, the proposal is placed before the Estate Committee for necessary approval.

The constitution of Estate Committee is, as per the University Ordinance 37.

i) The Vice Chancellor;

ii) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor;

iii) The Architect to the Government of Gujarat;

iv) The Superintending Engineer (R & B Circle, Rajkot);

v) Five other members to be appointed by the Syndicate for a period of three

years from whom two shall be experts;

vi) Chief Account Officer;

vii) University Engineer;

viii) Registrar as a member secretary;

ix) One member from planning Board appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.

4.1.2 Does the University have a policy for the creation and enhancement of

infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If

yes, mention a few recent initiatives.

The Saurashtra University is one of the Universities which have taken lead to

involve the donors in large number to help improving the enhancement of

infrastructure. Since last one decade and more the University has augmented many

new generous financial support to improve the existing infrastructure and most of

the departments have now their own building extension done or new separate

premises is provided with enough space, laboratories, faculty room, girls common

room, etc. The creation and enhancement of infrastructure in order to promote a

good teaching-learning environment is achieved by the University in the following

manner:

1. Every Department on the campus has its own individual spacious building.

There are 43 laboratories on the campus.

2. There are 10 auditoriums on the campus.

3. 90 % of the campus is laid out with RCC roads. Thus, all departments are easily

accessible.

4. Lay-out details about botanical garden on the campus.

5. Infra-structural details about super-speciality labs like NFDD.

6. Details about infrastructure of library

o Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.):3056.15

o Total seating capacity : 150

o Total number of computers for general access: 18

o Total numbers of printers for general access: 02

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o Internet bandwidth speed □ 2mbps □ 10 mbps □ 1 GBUp to 150

mbps depending upon usage

o Library building is fully under surveillance of CCTV cameras

7. Details about infrastructure of Computer Centre.

o Total area of the Computer Center (in Sq. Mts.) : 325

Centre has received ample bandwidth (10-100mbps based on requirement)

under NMEICT project and Centre Provides Internet facility to its

- Faculties

- Researchers

- Officers

- Students

The Computer Centre has its own computer lab for the students; teaching as

well as non-teaching staff with access of the internet facilities.24 X 7 internet facility

is accessible. A high power UPS at Center and Each distribution point equipped with

500VA UPS with D-Link 3526 Managed switch with remote monitoring facility is

managed 24 hours. Management of Users and Bandwidth is efficiently done with the

help of Cyberoam user management and Gateway level Anti-spam and Anti-

Virus software. More than 310 (registered) Users use the internet facilities at their

desktop or Laptop. Each user is allocated 250 hrs. Renewable when user quota is

utilized with a formal request. Each user has a Mail facility on the University Mail

server sauuni.ernet.in with unlimited space and attachments.

Computer Centre has successfully implemented around 7 KMs of Fiber Optic

Network. Centre is providing Internet and Networking facilities to the Faculties and

Research Students. Centre has proposed to University Grants Commission to enhance

this network with Wi-Fi facility during XI plan proposal. In the same context UGC

has sanctioned Rs 55 lacs for Wi-Fi, Video Conferencing and E-Governance

activities.

University at present is providing internet related services through wired

networks. Users are stuck to their desk for appropriate usage. University has issued

the Wi-Fi enabled laptops to its faculties and administrative officers. To make these

laptops a unified communicative device the Campus Wi-Fi connectivity is exposed on

it.

Recent technological developments have made easy access to Wi-Fi enabled

mobile phones, PDAs, Netbooks and tablet PCs. Users are not stuck to the Laptop /

Desktop for their communication needs any mobile device having Wi-Fi connectivity

can be used for their communication and internet needs.

Students and Faculties can have access to Emails, Journals, SIP based Voice

and Video communication anywhere on the campus without any interruption.

8. Details about the separate Examination Wing.

9. Details about infrastructure of sports facility (outdoor space and indoor stadium,

athletic tracks etc.)

Total Area of Sports complex is 113750 Sq. Mt.

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o Outdoor Space Area

Total Area of Open Pavilion: 2100 (Sq. Mt.)

Total Area of Athletic Field: 4400 (Sq. Mt.)

Basketball and Tennis Court: 2000 (Sq. Mt.)

Cricket Ground: 5300 (Sq. Mt.)

Hockey and Football Ground: 5000 (Sq. Mt.)

o Indoor Space Area:

Total Area of Sports building: 660 (Sq. Mt.)

Total Area of Indoor Stadium: 3030 (Sq. Mt.)

Sports Store: 127 (Sq. Mt.)

Toilet Block: 80 (Sq. Mt.)

10. Details about infrastructure of hostel facility (equipped with solar / energy

saving equipment if any).

There are six hostels on the campus, among them four Boys and two Girls Hostels.

Facilities in the Hostels:

Water cooler with RO plan

Solar Water Heating System

Rest Hut

Parking Facility

Wi-Fi Enabled

Kitchen and Dining hall

Library Room

First-Aid Kit

Common Room

11. Details about infrastructure of Canteen facility.

There are two canteens available on the Campus

Total Area of New Canteen: 736 (Sq. Mt.) with IT facility.

Total Area of Old Canteen: 100 (Sq. Mt.)

12. Details about large common facilities like the Convention Centre, Stadium etc.

Recent major developments on the campus:

There is a convention centre for student o Built up Area: 6135 Sq. Mt.

o Plot Area : 10, 400 Sq. Mt.

Cultural Complex o Built Up Area: 400 (Sq. Mt.)

o Plot Area: 17237 (Sq. Mt.)

13. Details about the steps taken for landscaping / beautification etc.

There is a continuous campus beautification and landscaping plan,

which is monitored by the University authorities through Estate

Committee and other statutory bodies.

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In first phase, there was a movement for greening the campus and later

by Nandanvan Scheme covers the corners and borders of the University

area into social forestry also with medicinal plantation.

The next phase was related to cover the boundary walls of all

departments, hostels, staff quarters, etc. with cement roads / RCC roads

that connects to the University office. In recent years the process of

covering all roads and other areas by paver block is going to prevent

dusting for pedestrians.

Along with RCC roads, centralized power / electric system, water

works system, drainage system, centralized maintenance of

infrastructure, innovative infrastructural schemes like water harvesting,

energy efficient new buildings, solar energy instalments, waste

recycling, etc. is also looked forward from infrastructural point of view

(their environmental ramifications can be mentioned in Criterion 7).

4.1.3 How does the University create a conducive physical ambience for the faculty in

terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied

services?

Majority of the departments where laboratories are required, the University

has supported very well to maintain, upgrade and renovate the existing laboratories.

The adequate financial resources was made available from the State and Central

governments, donors and our own generated funds.

Each department has been provided enough computer support and it is also

based on usage by the department. The higher users are allowed to use the internet

and Wi-Fi facilities over and above their prescribed quota.

The faculties are provided better working places and it is continuing for up

gradation and improvement in terms of physical facilities.

The University is responding to the climatic condition of this region which is

hotter and hotter, has endeavoured to create at least one air-conditioned learning

space for students and teachers in each department. The various halls / auditoriums

on the campus are also technologically equipped, learning spaces are flexible enough

to serve as a fitting space for large / combined /inter-disciplinary classes as well as

for seminars. On days of fair weather, the green campus with its many shady trees

and lawns is also turned into enjoyable outdoor class / discussion venues. Every

teacher on the campus has been furnished with an air conditioned chamber with

computers/ laptops and printers so that smaller group discussions, guidance to

individual students, meeting with class representatives etc. can take place. The

laboratories are spacious and fully equipped to inspire and support research. The

library aids to every teacher with the latest journals and e-materials are provided.

The University now publishes three research journals from its own publication house

(one each for Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities) to augment faculty

research. The University has an exclusive Computer Centre to assist the faculty with

all kinds of computing facilities. Other allied facilities like photocopying centres,

stationery shops etc., are also available on campus for the faculties and students.

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4.1.4 Has the University provided all departments with facilities like office room,

common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff?

Yes. As mentioned in the section above, all (including lady) faculty members

of this University have their independent well-equipped chambers. The support staff

of each of the 28 departments on the campus has their own office rooms and storage

space / records room. The women officers in the Main Administrative Building have

their separate chambers. Separate rest rooms for women students and staff is a

standard norm in the University. The campus also has an exclusive women‘s indoor

gymnasium. Additional facility is being erected as per need.

4.1.5 How does the University ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-

friendly?

The disabled-friendly measures of the University include all buildings on the

campus having easier access paths like ramps for the physically disabled.

Classrooms and libraries are well-lit for the visually impaired. Libraries also have

xyz no. of Braille enabled books / reading material and audio books. Toilets are

specially designed for the disabled. Departments have classrooms with good sound

system for the auditory impaired.

4.1.6 How does the University cater to the requirements of residential students? Give

details of

Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and women):

There are three hostels for men on the campus with a combined capacity of 234

students. For women, there is one hostel at present with a capacity of 80 students.

All seats for men and women are fully occupied. Another hostel for women is

nearing completion and will be functional by early 2014.

Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.: The Women‘s hostel has basic fitness equipment on its premises apart from an

exclusive Women‘s Fitness Centre on the campus. There is a fully equipped

gymnasium in the Sports Pavilion for male students staying on the campus can

have the access of.

Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility in hostels:

The entire campus has Wi-Fi facility. Students are facilitated with their own

identity so that they can access the web world.

4.1.7 Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and

non-teaching staff living on campus?

The University has a well-equipped Health Center, with a full-time qualified

doctor and a full-time qualified laboratory technician / pathologist. Additionally, it

has a Compounder, a Dresser and an administrative Clerk. Its laboratory is furnished

with latest equipment capable of analyzing all kinds of blood, urine and stool tests

including specialized tests like sugar, lipid, urea and creatinine profiles.

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4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in

sports and cultural events/activities?

The University makes available a wide array of sporting facilities (over 20

different types of sports) to the students. The Department of Physical Education has

an elaborate sports calendar for every academic year with standard features like

inter-college championships, and zonal and regional competitions. The Physical

Education Section of the University also looks after cultural activities and

competition as per the guideline of AIU Board of Cultural Activities. In the last 4

years, a total of 3045 students and 109 colleges have actively participated in 32

different cultural events. The University Youth Festival is an annual gala cultural

meet with its venue often on the campus, or hosted by an affiliating college. Of

particular meritorious mention in the last two years has been our individual gold

medal (bagged by our student Ms.Rashmi Khodbhaya) and team championship in

the All India Inter-University Yoga Competition. Another woman student

Ms.ShilpaVala represented the Indian team in an international volleyball event for

women. In the cultural events, our student Ms.DhvaniVachchrajani bagged the

second position in the Inter-University West Zone Youth Festival in Hindustani

Classical (Vocal).

The University Indoor Stadium with multi-sports facility is nearing

completion and shall be operational by the next academic year.

Each department individually has their student union and subject union and

they are arranging various cultural activities, cultural events and celebrates Navratri,

New Year day, Holi, Annual Day, Welcome party, Farewell party and Cultural Day.

This gives opportunity to encourage inherent talents of the students in Art and

Culture.

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the

committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to

render the library student/user friendly?

Yes. Under Ordinance 44, Library has an Advisory Committee which is

statutory. The composition of this Committee is as follows:

I) The Vice Chancellor;

II) The Pro-Vice Chancellor;

III) The Deans of the Faculties;

IV) The Head of the University Departments;

V) Three other members, to be nominated by the Syndicate, one of whom shall

be a teacher recognized for guiding Ph. D. student.

Librarian is the member secretary of this committee. The committee meets

annually twice or more as per requirements and it allocates budgets to each

department for books and journals. The block grants which are allocated are also

discussed for distribution by identifying the requirements of students and faculties.

This Committee has taken many significant decisions for the development of

the University Library benefitting the students/users. To name a few such initiatives:

it has affected the extension and expansion of the Library building, added more

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computers inside the Library, launched the Library website, installed CCTV cameras

within the Library, and enhanced the institutional repository.

4.2.2 Provide details of the following:

Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.): 3056.15

Total seating capacity : 150

Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during examination, during vacation):

On Working Days from 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM

On Holidays from 08.00 AM to 06.00 PM

Before Examination from 08.00 AM to 10.00 PM

During Examination from 07.00 AM to 08.00 PM

During Vacation from 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM

(Library is open for all. Transaction of documents is restricted to only for

registered students, faculty and administrative staff of this University.)

14. Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and

relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources):

Floor Plan of the Library

4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings:

a) Print (books, journals, back volumes and theses)

Print Books (As on date 30/3/2013) 189354

Back Volumes 1196

Theses 3270

b) Average number of books added during the last three years

2009-2010 12124

2010-2011 3117

2011-2012 1508

2012-2013 1361

The UGC grant of the 11th

plan (Block Grant) was received by the University

for Library. Therefore books were increased 4 times during that period.

c) Non Print (Microfiche, AV):

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The Department is allocated to amount to purchase the documents (Books,

Journals, Non Print) Departments are recommending purchasing documents

and non-print. Therefore library has no to say to purchase non print. 221

non print are of those with were the print book.

d) Electronic (e-books, e-journals)

As per UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium:

7537 E- journal

5 Databases

UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium

List of Resources Subscribed for 2013

Sr.

No.

Resource Name Resource URL No. of

Journals

1 American Chemical Society http://pubs.acs.org/ 37

2 American Institute of Physics http://journals.aip.org/ 18

3 American Physical society http://publish.aps.org/browse.php 10

4 Annual Reviews http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/ 33

5 Cambridge University Press http://journals.cambridge.org/ 224

6 Economic & Political Weekly http://epw.in/ 1

7 Emerald http://www.emeraldinsight.com/ 29

8 Institute of Physics http://iopscience.iop.org/journals 46

9 ISID http://isid.org.in/ Database

10 JCCC http://www.jccc-ugcinfonet.in/ Database

11 JSTOR http://www.jstor.org/ 2000+

12 Oxford University Press http://oxfordjournals.org 198

13 Project Muse http://muse.jhu.edu/journals 500+

14 Royal Society of Chemistry http://www.rsc.org 29+6

Database

15 Science Direct (10 Subject

Collection)

http://www.sciencedirect.com/ 1036

16 SciFinder Scholar http://www.cas.org/product/scifinder 1 Database

17 Springer Link http://link.springer.com/ 1389+

18 Taylor & Francis http://www.tandfonline.com/ 1079

19 Web of Science http://apps.isiknowledge.com/ 1 Database

20 Wiley-Blackwell http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ 908

e) Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books, standards, patents)

f) Book banks

g) Question banks

4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection?

OPAC

Through Library SOUL software library having web base OPAC

Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals

Getting free access form INFLIBNET, Sci-finder, etc.

Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases

Library Website http://library.saurashtraUniversity.edu/

In-house/remote access to e-publications: Yes, e-thesis is available for everyone to access from University Website

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4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to

Library automation: We have the instruments / equipment and technology like machine readable catalogue; computerized bibliographic information of the

library holdings through Local Area Network (intranet) using WebOPAC.

Automated circulation system using barcode technology as well as the status on

Library Automation project using Electro Magnetic Security technology and

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based Library Management System

Server Hardware

HPML350 G6 P C 31

Windows NT 4.0 PRINTER: HPLJMLI 536

MICROSOFT SQL 7.0 CANON LASERJET 4350

SOUL SERVER CCTV CAMERA 19

DVR (16 Channel)

BARCODE READER-7

SCANNER: FUJITSU FI 6130-2

Total number of computers for general access: 31

Total numbers of printers for general access : 05

Total numbers of scanner for general access : 02

Internet bandwidth speed: □ 2mbps □ 10 mbps □ 1 GB Up to 150 mbps depending upon usage

Institutional Repository:

Saurashtra University is the only University of India which has 1014 E-thesis

online. For more details http://etheses.saurashtraUniversity.edu/

Content management system for e-learning: The systematic uploading of e-thesis and other research related information and events on the campus are done

regularly and are reflected on the University website. Additionally, we have the

small CD / DVD non-print collection, a content management for those can be

made operational

Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET): The University organizes such kind of events through its various departments. The

concerned departments have exhaustive details of such events and the same shall

be provided to the peer team members at the time of their visit.

4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to:

Average number of walk-ins: 340

Average number of books issued/returned: 110

Ratio of library books to students enrolled: 1255

Average number of books added during the last four years: 18110

Average number of login to OPAC: 85-100

Average number of login to e-resources: 65per day

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Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed: 40-45

Number of IT (Information Technology) literacy trainings organized: N/A

4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to:

Manuscripts: Yes

Reference: Yes

Reprography / scanning: Yes

Inter-library Loan Service: Yes

Information Deployment and Notification: Yes

OPACS: Yes

Internet Access: Yes

Downloads: Yes

Printouts: Yes

Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: Yes

In-house/remote access to e-resources: Yes

User Orientation: Yes

Assistance in searching Databases: Yes

INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: Yes

4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing,

new books and journals.

Budget Estimate for the year 2011-12

Budget Head Estimate Amount Total Expenditure

Books and Periodicals Binding 20000 19950

Books Purchase 1100000 1052982

Computerization of Library 150000 48370

Contingency 50000 27682

Furniture & Equipment 55000 39110

Furniture & Equipment Repair 40000 31406

Periodicals Subscription 1150000 688584

Printing & Stationary 10000 5936

4.2.9 What initiatives has the University taken to make the library a „happening place‟

on campus?

The ambience of the library has completely changed in last few years and

emerging as a welcome place for the students on the campus and also outsiders. The

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library staff is trained to help and support for the necessary query or requirements

when any scholar or faculty visits. All books are in open access system and one can

visit directly to the book racks related to their subject.

The library also provides complete list of books, reference books, journals and

thesis online and one can identify availability of the relevant documents.

The users who don‘t have good reading facility and environment at home /

residence place / hostel, they are regular visitors of library for hours together for their

reading and knowledge. They are provided comfortable sitting and reading tables and

chairs and airy atmosphere.

4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users?

How is the feedback analyzed and used for the improvement of the library

services?

The library has kept suggestion box to get regular feedback and lacuna if any,

from the users. The suggestions which require immediate improvement are executed

immediately and where the suggestions are of financial implications and policy

matters are forwarded in next library advisory committee meeting. User satisfaction is

regularly majored and evaluated by user feedback & feed forward survey patent. The

suggestion made there in have been promote before the Library Committee and an

accordingly improvement in the library facilities and funding have been implemented.

This is regular a feature of the Library.

4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in

the last four years.

The building extension plan is already approved by Estate committee and the

construction work is in progress.

4.3 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 Does the University have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to

IT Service Management: Yes

Information Security: Yes

Network Security: Yes

Risk Management : Yes

Software Asset Management : Yes

Open Source Resources: Yes

Green Computing: Yes The University has framed ICT policy in the above areas based on the policy

framed by the Government of Gujarat‘s comprehensive and innovative IT Policy

2006-2011 (reflected on its Department of Science & Technology website:

http://dst.gujarat.gov.in/it-policy.htm); and the policies framed by Government of

India‘s Department of Electronics and Information Technology (website:

http://deity.gov.in/). The University ICT Policy is also placed on its web site

(http://www.saurashtraUniversity.edu) for all stake-holders to read and follow.

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4.3.2 Give details of the University‟s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software.

Number of systems with individual configurations

Computer-student ratio

Dedicated computing facilities

Wi-Fi facility

LAN facility

Proprietary software

Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility

Any other (please specify)

Number of systems with individual configurations:

750+ in academic departments and 300+ in Administrative departments

All having processor higher then Pentium IV and 1 GB RAM.

Laptop with processor i3 or higher is given to each faculty member and officers

of the University.

Wi-Fi

University has established a high end WLAN system. University has covered

more than 80% of Outdoor and Indoor area with Wi-Fi access points. 11 high

capacity outdoor access points having 802.11 a, 802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n

connectivity which can give connectivity speed up to 300 mbps have been

installed. Nearly 50 indoor access points serves the users for indoor access.

Controller based solution provides monitoring of the entire solution. WLAN is

divided into three user types: Staff, Student and Guest.

LAN Facility

University has established LAN across the campus comprising more than 28

buildings having 1 GBPS fiber backbone of nearly 7.5 kms. Each building is

connected with managed layer 2 of 24 port switch. Each building is connected

to a Central Layer 3 Switch. For Smooth traffic of data University LAN is

divided into 8 VLANs. Central authentication and Monitoring servers are

established at the Computer Centre.

University Computer Centre maintains a dynamic web site. Each department

has access to update their own information. University web site is a truly

interactive portal having several sub domains like degree, external exams, e-

thesis etc. Each sub domain is maintained separately.

Each desktop/laptop is protected by anti-virus software. University has a

common procurement policy for all the departments.

Proprietary Software

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SPSS software is used in various departments like Statistics, Mathematics,

Commerce etc. as well as proprietary software like SAS, MATLAB are also

used by Statistics Department.

Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility

There are more than 300 computers are having internet facilities across all

department on the campus.

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the

IT infrastructure and associated facilities?

The University is planning to setup its own data center in the near future.

University has sent a proposal for the Data center to UGC and the proposal is

sanctioned by UGC. It is also planning for the ERP of the University which would

result in further smoothening of administrative and academic processes. The same

proposal has also been granted by the UGC.

4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other

knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and

students for quality teaching, learning and research.

Under the national umbrella for e-resources, Saurashtra University is also

provided INFLIBNET. Over and above this, the University on basis of its past use

enjoys Sci-finder facility among top 20 Universities of India.

Online resources such as, MIT online resources, NPTEL, A-View, IEEE

Journals, ACM, JSTORE,Elsevier Science, Emerald, Springer Link etc. are available

to University faculties and research scholars through the subscription paid by the

INFLIBNET. University also subscribes to area specific journals/databases like Sci-

finder which are available to researchers. The departments and University has

arranged several e-resource workshops with international trainers and the Masters‘

and Ph. D. Scholars are well trained to use these databases for their effective

research, for IPR generation and also for their quality learning. The teachers are also

trained time to time to update with newer versions and add-on facilities which

features in updated versions of database.

4.3.5 How does the University address issues such as authenticity and copyright with

regard to online resources that lie outside the University?

The University is in infant stage of implementation on IT policy. The

University‘s law department and other expert‘s lectures are arranged to educate the

issues related to IPR, copyright, etc.

The University policy in this regards is in line with the norms of the nodal

agency in the higher education. The issue of plagiarism is taken at the first instance at

the departmental level. The University departments deal with the issue through the

staff council. The Research Development Council is well structured for scrutinising

the research proposals of the prospective research candidates. No such cases have

been registered yet.

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4.3.6 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student

learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new /

future challenges?

The University has adopted choice based system and therefore starting from

curriculum, time-table, internal tests, and end-semester exams are closely monitored

for possible blending of new technologies. Several model experiments in learning

and evaluation are done at various level and stages and the results there of are

evaluated by team of experts.

MCQ based evaluation was started as a part of the CBCS mode of teaching

for every program run by the University. University has also started online question

paper evaluation for eight different faculties comprising nearly 40000 students from

the year 2013.

Student learning is enhanced by faculties using the electronic and internet

based learning materials. Faculties prepare resource material based on content

available online and prepare a power point, pdf, word document based material for

the students. Each computer laboratory is equipped with internet connections for

ready availability of the reading material. Students, researchers and faculties also

have Wi-Fi connectivity for mobile internet access.

4.3.7 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching

and quality research?

University has provided laptop to each faculty. In all departments adequate

number of desktops and printers are installed at office premises.Individual faculties

are provided with 24x7 Internet connections. Support service for hardware and

software is provided by the University Computer Centre. For high performance

computing, a facility is established at the Chemistry Department, NFDD centre, i.e.,

Dell‘s HPC along with Schrodinger at the cost of Rs. 40 Lacs.

4.3.8 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the

University? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and

learning?

University has established at least one class room for each academic department

having Interactive board and internet connectivity. Most classrooms on the campus

are equipped with multimedia projector/OHP.

Each conference hall of the University is equipped with multimedia projector and

internet connectivity. All these facilities are being utilized by the students,

researchers and faculties at the optimum level thus incorporating the latest in the

field of learning, inter-disciplinarily, and procuring data for newer / potential areas

for research.

4.3.9 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning

materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such

initiatives?

All the faculty members are well versed with computing needs and internet usage.

However, the University organizes several ICT workshop/training programs in

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accordance with ASC, Computer Centre and Computer Science Department at

regular intervals. Several E-Content development initiatives have been taken for

University teachers under UGC-ASC refresher courses. Some faculty members

either have received or assisted NMEICT projects.

Some departments on the campus have their own websites / blogs with teaching-

learning materials and academic events being featured on them.

4.3.10 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?

University maintains computers and accessories in a central manner through

the University Computer Centre. This Centre has trained man-power to maintain the

resources. Where not possible the computers / accessories are sent outside for

repairing. The Computer Centre also advises the different departments (academic

and administrative) on issues relating to up-gradation of hardware, licensed

software, anti-virus and malware etc. There is annual maintenance and supply

contracts for maintenance and repair by inviting tenders.

4.3.11 Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If

so, what are the services availed of?

Yes, the University is a member of NKN through NMEICT project. The

University is availing internet bandwidth through NIC Ahmedabad. Additionally, it

is also involved with various projects / programmes of the Knowledge Consortium

of Gujarat (KCG).

4.3.12 Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and

other education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?

Yes. The faculties and researchers are sensitized and they are made aware with

new resources which are given through INFLIBNET time to time.

Faculties and researchers utilize the internet resources such as Wikipedia,

dictionary and other databases as and when they need to utilize. University faculties

are allotted maximum 500 Mb per day internet connection and 250 hours a year with

a renewal policy. The policy on these educational resources is that they are

complementary (and even secondary) to the more established reading and research

materials. Thus, the faculty makes students and researchers aware that they are

useful for references but cannot replace in any way at the secondary sources / print

reference material by established publishers / review of literature for higher learning

and research.

4.3.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update,

deployment and maintenance of computers in the University.

Adequate Budget provision is made in the University budget under the head

―Computer Maintenance and Services‖ for each department according to the need of

the department.

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4.3.14 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and

learning from closed University information network to open environment?

University has initiated open source environment by transforming the e-

learning resources on Moodle/Linux platform. A workshop for e-content

development was organized in conjunction with the Academic Staff College and

faculties were given hands-on training in this regard. With the introduction of

Learning Management System software, the online option for reading materials,

assignments, evaluations, etc., will now gradually be explored on the campus

although it has made a beginning in certain departments especially in the Sciences.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities

4.4.1 Does the University have an estate office / designated officer for overseeing the

maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few

campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.

The University has a full-fledged Estate Section with a qualified University

Engineer at the helm, a Deputy Engineer, two assistant engineers (looking after civil

and electrical works) and other support staff like draftsman, storekeeper etc., in it.

The campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience is a

holistic exercise beginning from the RCC roads, to enhancing the green cover, to

maintain the green cover against the habitual arid landscape of this region at large

through measures like construction of check dams and drip irrigation, to aesthetic

landscaping within the campus, to adequate lighting, to garbage disposal, to erection

of new buildings and proper maintenance of the existing ones including existing

classrooms, laboratories, library living quarters, hostels, guest houses, etc.

Maintenance and repair of fixtures and furniture is also part of the Estate

responsibility. As mentioned under various sub-sections of 4.1, the broad

infrastructural planning happens coinciding with the five-year plans, but the

University maintains a year-to-year programme of infrastructural goals and

objectives and acts accordingly.

4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained? Give

details.

The Estate Section systematically assigns to its staff the different tasks like:

Maintenance of infrastructure facilities (repairs, plumbing, electricity power etc.)

Maintenance of other fixtures and furniture, security, sanitation and cleaning of hostels, guest houses, conference and multi-purpose halls, classrooms, living

quarters, sports arena, canteens, etc.

Maintenance of computer-related equipment through Computer Centre, AMC of

other things like ACs, RO water plants, UPS etc.

Computer and related equipment are maintained using in-house expertise as far as possible.

Complains related to service and maintenance are looked after by the University Estate department from their regular staff, contractors, and technical man

power.

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The equipment maintenance is supervised by both individual department and University as a whole. Whenever, there is a inadequate financial support within

departmental budget University is pro-active to take up partial financial

responsibility to see the smooth functioning and utilization of the equipment.

Any other information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the University

would like to include.

The University is in a very strong position financially to equip itself with all the

required and relevant infrastructural and learning needs. Its infrastructural facilities

like the sports pavilion, community hall, conference halls etc., are often sought after

by other institutions of the city.

Saurashtra University is the only State University in Gujarat to operationalize since 2013 a campus-wide Wi-Fi network for all its staff, students and guests.

Criterion V: Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

5.1.1 Does the University have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what

are its structural and functional characteristics?

The majority of students who are enrolled at the University are coming from

diverse background of city and rural colleges and therefore the problems of such

students who are pursuing their post-graduation study differs from the students who

have educated in metro from their schooling. The students have many psychological

barriers related to the University system, faculties, accommodation and especially the

language barrier. To cope with such situation, the University has to play vital role and

starting from administration to departmental head the student friendly environment and

system is must. Saurashtra University has a rich tradition to support students from

different academic, social and financial background. Once the students are on campus

they are given full support for their smooth inclusion in the system.

The new batch of students when arrives they are helped in several ways for

their temporary stay till permanent arrangements are made on campus and off the

campus.

Every department on the campus has an in-built system of student support and

mentoring which can be seen happening in three ways: support and mentoring of the

fresher‘s by their immediate seniors; mentoring by the Alumni to the current batch; and

finally mentoring by the teachers.

The two-pronged thrust of the mentoring programme aims at making the students adjust

better with the University ethos, and become better learners in their subjects. Coming

from different undergraduate colleges, the mentoring helps the students positively cope

up with the wider exposure and learning pressure those academics at any University

necessarily entails.

5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic

mentoring?

Mentoring takes place often in smaller groups and even individually. As

mentioned in the section above, the platforms for mentoring other than the classroom

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are seminars, conferences, study tours, sports meet, cultural activities, events of social

responsibility like blood donation camps, slum visits etc. Such outside-the-classroom

mentoring then happens also on non-working days / holidays, and often before / after

the time-table hours. For other mentoring, the supporting systems like the Library,

Computer Centre, etc., assist in academic mentoring. Many programmes of

interdisciplinary nature are arranged to have better interaction of students and faculty so

that multidisciplinary grooming is possible.

5.1.3 Does the University have any personal enhancement and development schemes

such as career counselling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and

orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of such schemes.

The University has a centralized Career Counselling and Development Cell

(CCDC) linking all students on the campus with an email network and reaching them

information about their academic and professional opportunities and development.

Additionally, departments are running professional courses like MBA, MCA, MSW,

M.Ed, M.Pharm etc., also directly inform their students about recruitment

opportunities. Further, the CCDC arranges, training classes for competitive

examinations as well as soft-skills development. The Academic Staff College also

organises short-term courses for students pursuing their doctoral research.

At departmental level, several short term skill enhancement programmes are

arranged on regular basis round the year and when required.

5.1.4 Does the University provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans

from banks and other financial institutions?

The University helps its needy students to secure educational loans from

nationalized banks by providing necessary information and testimonials required. The

students are sensitized by such schemes as and when declared by Government or other

funding agencies and wide publicity by notice boards or e-mail is provided.

5.1.5 Does the University publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes,

what are the main issues / activities / information included / provided to students

through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?

Most of the information mentioned above are provided on Saurashtra

University website with important links and is updated regularly. All departments

publish their prospectus and syllabus every year both in soft and hard copies. The

University also makes some information visible by giving advertisements in print

media.

Every department on the campus provides its latest prospectus at the time of admission.

The faculty / discipline wise commencement of courses is announced by the University

through the print media as well as its own website from where the prospectus and

application forms can be downloaded.

5.1.6 Specify the type and number of University scholarships / freeships given to the

students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give

details (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG/PG/M. Phil. /Ph. D./

Diploma/others (please specify).

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2009-10

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP EXPS.

Particulars UGC Grant State Govt.

Grant

Other Grant Total

Scholarship

Emeritus Fellowship P. P.

Sood

270000.00

Indira Gandhi Single Girl

Child scholarship

80000.00

Meritorious (SAP)

Scholarship

3598333.00

P.G.Scholarship for SC/ST

student

69574.00

Post Doctoral Fellowship-

G.K. Vaghela (Hindi Dept)

229225.00

Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship 2271480.00

Scholarship (Ph. D.) 64000.00

Scholarshi ST/SC/SEBC 1390962.00

Merit Scholarship (Ph. D.

University)

94000.00

AICTE Pharmaceutical

Scholarship

5169342.00

CSIR Dharmendra Shukla 142933.00

CSIR Mayalata Dimple 202950.00

CSIR Project V. H. Shah 410213.00

CSIR P. S. Solanki

(Physics Dept)

222101.00

CSIR R. R. Doshi 164890.00

Total 6518612 1548962 6312429 14380003

Percentage 45 11 44

2010-11

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP EXPS.

Particulars UGC Grant State Govt.

Grant

Other Grant Total

Scholarship

Emeritus Fellowship P. P.

Sood

290850.00

Meritorious (SAP)

Scholarship

4981429.00

P.G.Scholarship for SC/ST

student

327222.00

Post Doctoral Fellowship-

Y. A. Jogsan (Psychology

Dept.)

279600.00

Post Doctoral Fellowship- 279600.00

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R. N. Kathad (Sanskrit Dept.)

Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship 3071367.00

Scholarship (Ph. D.) 6390.00

Scholarship ST/SC/SEBC 1425050.00

Merit Scholarship (Ph. D.

University)

53250.00

CSIR Dharmendra Shukla 177833.00

CSIR Megha Purohit 216526.00

CSIR Project P.H. Parsania 225493.00

CSIR Project V. H. Shah 364728.00

CSIR R. R. Doshi 56935.00

Total 9230068 1484690 1041515 11756273

Percentage 79 13 9

2011-12

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP EXPS.

Particulars UGC Grant State Govt.

Grant

Other Grant Total

Scholarship

Emeritus Fellowship P. P.

Sood

19150.00

Indira Gandhi Single Girl

Child scholarship

160000.00

Meritorious (SAP)

Scholarship

3830322.00

P.G.Scholarship for SC/ST

student

4305289.00

Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship 3688016.00

Scholarship (Ph. D.) 64000.00

Scholarshi ST/SC/SEBC 1390962.00

Merit Scholarship (Ph. D.

University)

24000.00

AICTE Pharmaceutical

Scholarship

5555039.00

CSIR Kunal Nagani 22975.00

CSIR Mayalata Dimple 333200.00

CSIR Megha Purohit 56154.00

CSIR Project P. H.

Parsania

381843.00

CSIR Project V. H. Shah 564763.00

CSIR P. S. Solanki

(Physics Dept)

111400.00

Total 7697488 4329289 7025374 19052151

Percentage 40 23 37

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2012-13

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP EXPS.

Particulars UGC Grant State Govt.

Grant

Other Grant Total

Scholarship

Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship 3320767.00

JRF Grant (UGC 11th

Plan) 242536.00

Meritorious (SAP)

Scholarship

2916594.00

P.G.Scholarship for SC/ST

student

41965.00

Post Metric Scholarship ST

/SC/SEBC

7198854.00

AICTE Pharmaceutical

Scholarship

9772199.00

CSIR B. A. Kikani 272908.00

CSIR Mayalata Dimple 280400.00

CSIR Scholarship Megha

Vagadia

281413.00

Merit Scholarship (Ph. D.

University)

72000.00

Total 6521862 7270854 10606920 24399636

Percentage 27 30 43

5.1.7 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government,

central government and other national agencies (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan

Yojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)?

- State Government – 30%

- Central Government - 27 %( exclusively from UGC)

- Other National Agencies - 43 % (from AICTE, CSIR, etc.)

5.1.8 Does the University have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students

and cater to their needs?

The University has no formal international student cell; however looking to the

geographical situation boundary of Saurashtra region the University attracts foreign

students, visitors, faculties and researchers frequently for short term. They are provided

adequate support from University administration and related departments for their

accommodation, travel and research activities. An International Transit House has 12

furnished rooms for such international visitors for temporary stay.

5.1.9 Does the University provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans

from banks and other financial institutions?

The University helps its needy students to secure educational loans from

nationalized banks by providing necessary information and testimonials required. The

students are sensitized by such schemes as and when declared by government or other

funding agencies and wide publicity by notice boards or e-mail is provided.

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5.1.10 What types of support services are available for:

* Overseas students: The University is receiving several inquiries of aspirants from

overseas. One Iranian research fellow has joined the University last year and the

facility is provided at International Transit House.

* Physically challenged / differently-abled students: It provides the facilities of writers

and extra time during exams for visually challenged students. They have provided

additional care and mentoring by the fellow students and faculties for their day to day

functioning. All buildings on the campus are being prepared to help physically

disabled students for ramps, etc. The University has accepted in Toto the

recommendations of central government regarding this.

Additionally, as mentioned under 4.1.5: The disabled-friendly measures of the

University include all buildings on the campus having easier access paths like ramps

for the physically disabled. Classrooms and libraries are well-lit for the visually

impaired. Libraries also have numbers of Braille enabled books / reading material and

audio books. Toilets are specially designed for the disabled. Departments have

classrooms with good sound system for the auditory impaired.

*SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections:

For accommodation in the hostels such students are admitted as per government

norms. The economically weaker students are admitted at Earn While Learn hostel.

CCDC organizes special remedial classes to foster them for language efficiency,

computer skills, personality development, and also for competitive examinations. At

the departmental level, bright scholars are identified and they are groomed specially

for better career opportunities. They are also given financial support with the state

Government scholarship specially meant for them from the SC / ST Cell of the

Government of Gujarat channelized through the University.

* Students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and abroad:

The University has special super-numeracy seats of admission for students

participating in various national / international level competitions. Such talented

students are also felicitated by the University and facilitated with their training of their

skills, especially in sports. In exceptional cases, the University has encouraged them

by partial financial assistance or matching grant from Universities own sources (visit

by students to Italy and other foreign countries).

*Health Centre, health insurance etc.: As mentioned under 4.1.7, the University has a

well-equipped Health Center, with a full-time qualified doctor and a full-time

qualified laboratory technician / pathologist. Additionally, it has a Compounder, a

Dresser and an administrative Clerk. The University has an ex-gratia payment scheme

to the family members of an unfortunate deceased student. The earlier amount in this

scheme was Rs. 50, 000/-. Since the last year it has been raised to Rs. 1 lakh. The

University is also in dialogue with insurance companies for a group insurance scheme

for all its students.

* Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.) : CCDC of the University

regularly organizes classes for soft-skills development. The Chemistry Department

has an entire skills development course leading to Diploma in effective operation of

sophisticated pharmaceutical / analytical instruments. Short term programmes on

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similar lines are also organized by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Lectures and awareness programmes on leadership and managerial skills are

organized by the MBA Department with every batch of their students. The language

departments have sessions on the four skills of language learning (listening, speaking,

reading and writing). Classes on research skills are a part of the first semester for

every batch of newly enrolled Ph. D. students in every department. The Staff College

too organises short term courses on research skills for freshly recruited teachers as

well as the research scholars on the campus. It also, in collaboration with the MCA

Department and the Computer Centre holds short term courses on computer literacy

and the role of ICT in classroom teaching and research.

* Performance enhancement for slow learners:

This is done both at the individual department level as well as by the Career

Counseling and Development Centre (CCDC) of the University that organizes batch-

wise remedial classes for the students of the campus.

The slow learners are identified especially in the first semester of teaching and their

progress is monitored by designated faculties.

* Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/corporate/business houses

etc.:

Many departments have study tours as a regular feature of extensional learning and

exposure to other institutions of higher learning. Also, departments on the campus

offering professional courses like MBA, MCA, MSW, Pharmacy, Bio-Chemistry, and

also other departments like Chemistry, Statistics etc., have interaction with relevant

business / corporate houses. The Industry-Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC) of the

University further augments such interactions.

The students usually go to various CSIR laboratories, DST and government run

centres of excellence and other specialized places of higher learning in India.

In the changed trend the students are applying for short term fellowships abroad

during their doctoral studies and number of students has taken advantage for six

months to 18 months at European, East- Asian countries and USA.

* Publication of student magazines: Most departments have their wall magazines or a

dedicated space for students‘ expressions. Rajkot is a special and privileged city where

number of morning and evening newspapers and educational magazines are published.

The students as author contribute their literary talents and popular articles in such

places preferentially.

5.1.11 Does the University provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for

students appearing for Civil Services, Defence Services, NET/SET and any other

competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?

Yes. CCDC regularly conducts following activities. In recent years, the trend

for national level competitions for several services has grown enormously and

numbers of students are increasing as successful candidates to enter into state and

central government jobs including the public sectors organizations like ONGC, DOE,

etc.

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Successful Candidate in different Competitive Examination

Sr. No. Name of Examination Year

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1 GPSC Class I 1

2 GPSC Class II 4

3 GPSC Class III 14

4 GPSC 1+1

(Lecturer)

4

5 District Mamlatdar 1

6 Deputy Mamlatdar 2 2

7 PSI 5 3 8

8 SRP 1

9 Talati Mantri 1 1

10 UPSC 1 1(IAS)

11 Forest Officer 1

12 NET 8 4

13 SLET 4 15

14 Stenographer 1

15 Bank P.O. 1

16 Bank Clerical 1 1

17 Typist at High court 1

18 EPFO 2

19 Constable Lok Rakshak 1

20 Deputy Section Officer 1

21 PGVCL Clerk 1

*SUCEAT: Saurashtra University Competitive Exam Awareness Test

(SUCEAT) is conducted by CCDC every year, to prepare students for the

Competitive Exams like UPSC, GPSC, BANK, RAILWAY, SSC, etc. Every year

more than 12,000 students appear in this exam. The district toppers are awarded with

complimentary prizes of General Studies Books worth Rs. 1000.00 each.

CCDC has independent Library facilities for students preparing for

competitive exams where there are more than thousand members for whom the

relevant books as well as free internet facility along with 15 magazines and three

national daily newspapers are available.

5.1.12 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student participation in

sports and extracurricular activities through strategies / schemes such as:

University has gymnasium facility, several playgrounds, and sufficient sports

equipments to increase the participation in sports. The University also provide two

coach for several sports e.g., volleyball, hockey, etc. The University also gives

adequate financial support when sports team are going for various state level and

national level competitions for travel, accommodation, and training.

The University as a whole is running several programmes related to extra-

curricular activities on basis of directives from central and State Government, UGC,

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and on its own. They are arranged on campus or sometimes at affiliated colleges who

sponsor such activities.

Sometimes cultural organizations or regional sports association jointly

organizes such activities which lead to large number of student participation.

Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations: Teachers give their extra time to help students attending state or national level extracurricular events

and also their internal examinations are flexibly readjusted.

Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials: Sports uniform is a

standard feature for our University players. They are also assisted with sports kit. Diet

is part of their training process.

Any other: Tuition fee is waived off for National / State level sports persons; free super-numeracy seats are reserved for them in hostels; the University takes pride in

felicitating them.

5.1.13 Does the University have an institutionalized mechanism for students‟

placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job

opportunities, prepare them for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?

University departments are arranging campus interviews in their respective

departments, off campus interviews in respective Industries / Organizations and they

facilitate the employers and companies providing infra structural, facilities and

secretarial assistance.

As mentioned in the section above as well as in 1.1.2, The Industries-

Institution Interaction Cell (IIIC), an initiative of the University‘s IQAC is regularly

in dialogue with industries and other private institutions to keep a track of industrial /

corporate trends and the job opportunities for our students therein. At a wider level,

and not just the industries, the Career Counseling and Development Centre (CCDC)

helps in making students aware of job opportunities, and arranges preparatory classes

for the same. One more mechanism, albeit informal, about job opportunities is

through the Alumni of each department.

5.1.14 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different

employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the

campus during the last four years).

Major employers / companies visited the campus in the last four years are as under:

Tata Consultancy Services

Sunshine Educational Group

BAN Laboratories

Zydus

Cadila

Oxygen Healthcare

Intas Pharmaceuticals

Essar

5.1.15 Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its

activities and contributions to the development of the University?

Yes, the University has established its Alumni body formally since 2008,

though every department has their own departmental Alumni association

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existing for many years much before 2008. Usually, the Saurashtra University

Alumni meet is held every year on its day of establishment i.e. May 23rd

. The

registered number of Alumni with the Saurashtra University Alumni

Association at present is 1500; and the departmental Alumni association

members may not be included in this number. Few of the University Alumni

association activities are listed here below:

The Saurashtra University inaugurated its Alumni Chapter in the United States of America on May 11, 2013, at Connecticut. The Saurashtra

Alumni Meet in USA was inaugurated by Dr. Vitthalbahi Dhaduk, a renowned

medical doctor of USA, in presence of the Vice Chancellor of the University.

On 23rd

May, 2013 the Saurashtra University Alumni Association

organized a get-together of the Alumni with all the former Vice-Chancellors

of this University (or, their immediate family, in case they are no more) in an

evening of ‗reminisces and looking ahead‘. In the same function a database

drive of Alumni was initiated.

Some of our most noteworthy Alumni, department-wise are as under:

Sr.

No.

Name of the

Alumnus

Designation / Position of Alumnus Alumnus of

the

Department

1 J.N. Bhatt Chief Justice, Bihar Law

2 Sonia Gokani Judge, High Court, Gujarat Law

3 Shaktisinh Gohil Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly Law

4 B. L. Sharma Vice Chancellor, Sarguja University,

Ambikapur, Chattisgarh, Former Vice

Chancellor, Bhavnagar University, Gujarat

and Rajasthan University, Jaipur

Law

5 Kamlesh P

Joshipura

Vice-Chancellor, IITE, Gandhinagar,

Former Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra

University, Rajkot, Gujarat

Law

6

P.K. Mathur Professor & Head, Department of

Landscape Planning & Management,

Wildlife Institute of India, DEHRADUN

Bio-Sciences

7 Hemant Koshia Commissioner, Food and Drug Control

Administration (FDCA), Rajkot

Pharmacy

8 G. V. Saratbabu Additional Director (CS), Ministry of

Environment & Forests, Govt. of India,

ParyavaranBhavan, NEW DELHI

Bio-Sciences

9 Rajesh Sharma Major, Indian Army, 7 Bihar Regiment Physics

10 Pankaj Jani Former Vice Chancellor, Somnath Sanskrit

University, Gujarat

English

11 S. C. Sharma Former Head, Division of Forest Ecology,

Forest Research Institute of India (FRI),

DEHRADUN

Bio-Sciences

12 Arti Podar Vice President, ZydusCadila Healthcare

Ltd., Ahmedabad

Pharmacy

13 Chirag Khunt Officer at Probiotic Pharma, Melbourne,

Australia

Pharmacy

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14 Tushar Sumera IAS-Deputy Collector of Amreli District, Gujarat

English

15 N. R. Mankad Senior Scientist, NISCOM (INSDOC) -

CSIR, NEW DELHI

Bio-Sciences

16 Vraj Rabadia Scientist, ApotexPharma , Canada Bio-Sciences

17 Ajit Govindan Environmentalist, LUBBOCK, Texas,

USA

Bio-Sciences

18 Tej Mundkur Interim Director, Asian Wetland Bureau,

KUALA LAMPUR, Malaysia

Bio-Sciences

19 P. N. Krishnan Senior Scientist, Tropical Botanical Garden

Research Institute (TBGRI), Kerala

Bio-Sciences

20 Haresh Bhatt Head, Networking Division, SAC, ISRO,

Ahmedabad

Physics

21 Sama Iqbal Director, Aga Khan Mission, Rajkot Economics

22 Christy Fernandez IAS – Govt. of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Economics

23 Tushar Hathi Vice Chancellor (I/c) KSKV Kachchh

University, Bhuj

Economics

24 Ashish Bhatt Director, Purple Remedies Pvt. Ltd.,

Ahmedabad

Pharmacy

25 Kapil Bhimani Director, Leo Neutrascience, Ahmedabad Pharmacy

26 Nidhi Bhatt Administrative Officer, London City

University, UK

English

27 Asma Dalal Associate Professor, University of Alberta,

Canada

English

28 Dushyant Goswami Independent Music Director & Short Film

Maker

English

29 Rayaprol Sudhindra Scientist-E, IUC, DAE, Mumbai Physics

30 Shyam Parekh Resident Editor, DNA, Ahmedabad English

31 Balaji Ranganathan Associate Professor, Central University of

Gujarat, Gandhinagar

English

32 Harilal Vora Scientist-H, RRCAT, Indore Physics

33 Rupal Joshi Scientist, Zydus Research Centre,

Ahmedabad

Bio-

Chemistry

34 Dipen Soni Research Executive, Serum Institute, Pune Bio-

Chemistry

35 Dhaval Joshi Postdoctoral Fellow, Kingston University,

Canada

Bio-

Chemistry

36 Ruchi Bhalodia Executive, Cadila Pharmaceuticals,

Ahmedabad

Bio-

Chemistry

37 Chirag Patel Executive, Zydus Research Centre,

Ahmedabad

Bio-

Chemistry

38 Mukesh Tanti Executive, Bioassay Research, Ahmedabad Bio-

Chemistry

39 M. K. Ranjitsingh IAS (Retired), INTACH, NEW DELHI Bio-Sciences

40 M. A. Kawosa IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu

and Kashmir State, SRINAGAR

Bio-Sciences

41 K. K. Khakhar Former HoD, Economics, Saurashtra

University

Economics

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42 Punit Patel Manager, HDFC Bank, Jamnagar Economics

43 T. S. Bist IPS – Home Secretary, Govt. of Gujarat,

Gandhinagar

Economics

44 Krishnkant Unadkat Executive Editor, Sandesh, Ahmedabad Journalism

45 Kana Bantva Group Editor, Sandesh, Rajkot Journalism

46 Kaushik Mehta Editor, Phulchhab, Rajkot Journalism

47 Shirish Kashikar Director National Institute of Mass

Communication, Ahmedabad

Journalism

48 Kalpak Trivedi Pro-Vice Chancellor, Saurashtra

University, Rajkot, Gujarat

Law

49 Sweta Srivastav Asst. Professor, Sharda University, Noida,

New Delhi

Mathematics

50 Nilesh Dani Associate Professor, Government

Polytechnic, Junagadh

Mathematics

51 Naimish Joshi Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Rajkot Statistics

52 Jayesh Bhatt Principal, K.D. Mehta Gurukul College,

Porbandar, Gujarat

Statistics

53 Achyut Patel Vice Principal, Dhamsania Commerce

College, Rajkot, Gujarat

Statistics

54 M. G. Bhatt Principal , KekaShashtri College,

Ahmedabad

Statistics

55 Dr. Hemant

Koshiya

Commissioner, Food and Drug Control

Department, Govt. Of Gujarat

Pharmacy

Independently, departments on the campus have their own Alumni association

and activities. One can be mentioned as an example can be made here of the Alumni

Association of the English Department that runs its own blog called

http://Alumniengsu.wordpress.com/ with 123 followers at present and Facebook

account with more than 400 likes, and a Google group named

Alumniengsu@googlegroups.com . The blog created only in February 2012, in a short

span has become an impressive site recording past events, trivia, and future

programmes. As the figure on the blog shows, till October 2013, it has had 5485

visitors from all over the world. Another noteworthy thing of this Alumni Association

is that it has till date collected a corpus fund of over Rs. 5 lakhs for its preparation of

the 25th

year of the Department. Besides, the Alumni association of the Department of

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Business Management are doing

tremendously well.

5.1.16 Does the University have a student grievance Redressal cell? Give details of the

nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed?

Yes. The University has student grievance redressal mechanism. Generally the

grievances are related to admission, hostel, food, canteen, transport, library, cash

counter, scholarships, examination time-tables, timely results, and also problems

related to affiliated colleges. The University administration is sensitive towards

student‘s problem and therefore the problems of students if raised individually or

collectively are addressed on top priority basis and resolved them immediately. The

Vice Chancellor himself meets the students for their individual problems everyday in

fix hours and the complaints are resolved by proper administrative measures or

instructions to the concerned department or official of the University.

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Every department on the campus has a students‘ grievances unit consisting of

faculty and students (senior and junior batch, girls and boys). Every department has a

grievance / suggestion box installed for students to register their issues, and meetings

of reading / discussion of these issues are held at regular intervals in the presence of

the Head of the Department, Staff Council members, representative group of students,

and if need be the non-teaching staff. The nature of grievances has so far been

regarding issues like that of public transport to the campus and the commensurate

problem of fleecing by the autorickshaw-walas, and consequently adjustments with

the timings of classes; this problem is resolved amicably and flexibly in each

department as this region has long hours of daylight. With effect from October 2013,

the Municipality of Rajkot has, taking cognizance of representation from people of the

city as well as the University, made a new effort of introducing a new line of city

buses. Other issues are those regarding canteen and tiffin food / snacks etc. which is

quite common in every institution with large number of people. The University‘s new

canteen however has received favorable remarks from the students‘ community. In the

past, there has been a recurring problem of adjusting the summer exams in such a way

that the problem of water scarcity (due to the natural aridity of this region) is avoided

and yet the students get sufficient reading and preparation time, but this issue since

the water of Narmada reaching Rajkot has not surfaced in any major way in the last

four years. The University has recognized the need of one more girls hostel and that is

being made operational by early 2014.

5.1.17 Does the University promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting

gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with

issues related to sexual harassment? Give details.

The Saurashtra University and its post graduate departments and

administration blocks have a track record of very promising atmosphere. The

University has not faced any on-toward incidents related to gender bias or sexual

harassment or even the complains related to ragging.

The University promotes gender-sensitive environment by being consciously

mindful of maintaining an unbiased equal platform for men and women in academics

and extra-curricular activities. It strictly implements the State Govt. benefit of tuition

fees for women to encourage more of them in higher education. It has a group of

women prefects acting as representatives in case there are issues relating to women.

There‘s a formal Women‘s Grievance Redressal Cell on the campus to address issues

related to sexual harassment, if any. No complaints have been registered with this Cell

till now. Among the other gender related pro-active steps on the campus, there is an

exclusive Women‘s Fitness Centre, Women‘s Day celebration (of academic and

cultural events) is a regular feature, awareness campaigns are held by our students

against female infanticide, and the University has a super-numerary seat in every

department for the single girl child.

5.1.18 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been

reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these

cases?

The University, in its history has not witnessed a single case of ragging. Yet

every department on the campus, being aware that ragging is a nation-wide problem,

has a staff and student incorporated mechanism to prevent ragging. All the

departments on the University campus have anti ragging cell to address the issue.

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However, the Saurashtra University campus can declare itself as a ragging free

campus.

5.1.19 How does the University elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the

overall development of its students?

The University feels that its first task in this direction is to keep all its

stakeholders aware of its academic and extra-curricular activities and in a relevant

manner try to involve those too by measures like:

• Forming the Alumni Association.

• Intimating and inviting the parents at least once a year on the campus.

• Forming a special cell (the IIIC) for interaction with the industries and corporate

bodies.

• Taking issues of social awareness directly to the people in the society.

Conversely, creating a serene campus that would attract people from the society

to visit the campus.

• Inviting public figures from the society on our campus.

• The University has successfully approached several individuals, philanthropist

and state government agencies (which are also stakeholders), to increase infra

structure in benefit of students community at large.

• Number of gold medals, fellowships, and other incentives are provided to the

students annually by several donors.

• The elected representatives of this region have also contributed well for few

projects of the University.

5.1.20 How does the University ensure the participation of women students in intra and

inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of

sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.

The University arranges number of competitions and also alerts its affiliated

colleges for large number of enrolment of women sports persons to participate in

activities / competitions at different levels like district, state and national. The ―Yuvak

Mahotsav‖ is a colourful event which is held annually. A large number of participants

are taking part and the number of women participants are every time high event-wise.

The further details are given in the document at relevant and appropriate place.

As mentioned under 5.1.17, sports and fitness for women is also a University

commitment, not merely a document in words. That is why there is an exclusive

Women‘s Fitness Centre on the campus with the latest gym equipments and two

fitness trainers. There‘s an exclusive sports trainer for women. Although there are

outdoor facilities for sports for them like an athletics track, it has been seen that

women students from our campus have shown more interest in indoor games like

chess, badminton, table-tennis, handball and yoga. The University‘s decision to

complete a state-of-the art indoor stadium targeted to be operational by early 2014 is

an important pro-active step to encourage more women‘s participation in sports. In the

cultural arena, women students have always participated and excelled in the dance

forms of rasgarba and its several types famous in Saurashtra. The University has

always encouraged them and promoted this performing art. They also have been

encouraged in another Saurashtrian art form, i.e., Rangoli which is a fine art painting /

picturing with the medium of coloured powder.

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5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 What is the student strength of the University for the current academic year?

Analyze the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years.

The student strength of the University for the Current Academic Year is 3106.

The programme-wise data is as follows:

It can be inferred from the above data that during the last four years (i.e. 2009

– 2013), the number of students passing Ph. D. degree has increased remarkably.

Also, it has been found that most of the students are opting for post graduate degrees

in sciences due to better job opportunities.

5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by

the University?

The program wise completion rate in post graduate level is approximately 90 %

while in Ph. D. program it varies between 70 – 80 %, depending on various factors.

About 15 – 20 % of the total students appearing for various qualifying exams, such as

UGC-CSIR NET, UGC NET, SLET, etc., passes their examinations and select career in

research and teaching professions.

5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/qualified in

examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE /

TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?

The data is tabulated as under:

Name of the

Department

UGC-

CSIR-

NET

SLET ATE / CAT /

GRE

TOFEL /

GMAT /

Central / State

services

Defence State

Leve

l

Civil

Services

Any Other

Bio Chemistry 1 1

Mathematics 3 25

Pharmacy 83 (GATE /

GPSC)

Philosophy 5

Physical

Education

2 6 9

Chemistry 15 3 20 (GATE /

GPSC)

Physics 1 2 2 13

Sanskrit 7 3

Sociology 5 13

Student Progression %

UG to PG N.A.

PG to M. Phil. 10 - 15

PG to Ph. D. 20 - 25

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral 5

Employed

- Campus Selection

- Other than campus recruitment

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Electronics 1

Hindi 10 3 4

History 4

Social Work 2 10

Bio Science 6

Economics 1

English 4 1 25 1

Gujarati 11

Home Science 05

Human Rights 3

Law 8

Library Info.

Science

08 2 2 2

5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph. D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses

Submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years.

Department-wise Ph. D. Thesis Submission Information (2009-2013)

Name of the

Department

Thesis

Submitted

Accepted Resubmitted Rejected

MCA 07 07 Nil Nil

Home Science 04 04 Nil Nil

MBA 30 30 Nil Nil

Human Right 08 08 Nil Nil

Bio Science 21 21 Nil Nil

Chemistry 99 99 Nil Nil

Commerce 29 29 Nil Nil

Electronics 10 10 Nil Nil

History 08 08 Nil Nil

Law 12 12 Nil Nil

Mathematics 10 10 Nil Nil

Pharmaceutical 19 19 Nil Nil

Philosophy 46 46 Nil Nil

Physical

Education

4 4 Nil Nil

Physics 24 24 Nil Nil

Psychology 16 16 Nil Nil

Sanskrit 08 08 Nil Nil

Social Work 08 08 Nil Nil

Sociology 16 16 Nil Nil

Statistics 12 12 Nil Nil

English 13 13 Nil Nil

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5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to

students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students‟

participation.

The students on the campus have a wide variety of sports to compete in as

evident from the list below. The calendar for these individual games varies from year

to year, with at least one major championship in a year organized by the Physical

Education / Sports wing of the University.

No. Game

1 Chess (Men & Women)

2 Table Tennis (Men)

3 Table Tennis (Women)

4 Volleyball (Men)

5 Volleyball (Women)

6 Football (Men)

7 Basket ball (Men)

8 Basket ball (Women)

9 Hockey (Men)

10 Hockey (Women)

11 Cricket (Men)

12 Cricket (Women)

13 Kho - Kho (Men)

14 Kho - Kho (Women)

15 Kabaddi (Men)

16 Kabaddi (Women)

17 Handball (Men)

18 Handball (Women)

19 Swimming (Men)

20 Cross Country (Men)

21 Cross Country (Women)

22 Badminton (Men)

23 Badminton (Women)

24 Judo (Men & Women)

25 Weight Lifting (Men &

Women)

26 Power Lifting (Men &

Women)

27 Wrestling (Men & Women)

28 Athletics (Men &Women)

29 Cycling (Men)

30 Cycling (Women)

31 Softball (Men)

32 Softball (Women)

33 Tennis (Men & Women)

34 Yoga (Men & Women)

35 Archery (Men & Women)

36 Rifle Shooting(Men &

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Women)

As regards cultural activities, there is one mega cultural event, the University

Youth Festival held either on the campus or hosted by an affiliated college every year.

The list of cultural events students may choose from is as follows:

Sr. No. Items

1 Music

(a) Classical Vocal Solo

(Hindustani or Carnatik)

(b) Classical Instrumental Solo

(Percussion)

(c) Classical Instrumental Solo

(Non-Percussion)

(d) Light Vocal (Indian)*

(e) Western Vocal (Solo)*

(f) Group Song (Indian)

(g) Group Song (Western)

(h) Folk Orchestra

2 Dance

(a) Folk / Tribal Dance

(b) Classical Dance

3 Literary Events

(a) Quiz

(b) Elocution*

(c) Debate*

4 Theatre

(a) One Act Play

(b) Skits

(c) Mime

(d) Mimicry*

5 Fine Arts

(a) One the Spot Painting

(b) Collage

(c) Poster Making

(d) Clay Modeling

(e) Cartooning

(f) Rangoli

(g) Spot Photography

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5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and

cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /

International, etc. during the last four years.

2010-11

2011-12

Sr.

No. Name of the Students Achievement and Awards

1 S U Yoga team Won Second place in team Championship events in

All India Inter University Yogasana Championship at

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra .

2 SU Volleyball girls

team

Won First place in inter University West zone

Volleyball(W)

3 Miss RinaThumar Secured First Place in Girnar Arohanawarohan

Sr. No. Name of the Students Achievement and Awards

1 Mr. Pratik Sutariya Secured Second place in Gujarat Quiz

and won Rs.50000/-

2 Krutika Dave Secured second place in folk song and

essay writing at state level competition

3 Jani Chitrangad Secured First place in Elocution

competition at state level

4

Miss Rina Thummar

Secured First place in Girnar Arohan

awarohan national championship held

at Junagadh,

Second place in national marathon

held at Baroda

Second place in international marathon

competition held at Ahmedabad

5 Miss ShilpaVala Represented India in Volleyball

women team 6 Miss Gita Vala

7 Mr. Piyush Chauhan Selected for 'Santosh Trophy' national

Man's football Championship from Gujarat

8 Sagar Thapa Selected for 'Santosh Trophy' national

Man's football Championship from Gujarat

9 Mr. Dipesh Pun Selected for 'Santosh Trophy' national

Man's football Championship from Gujarat

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National Championship held at Junagadh

4 Miss

DhavaniVachharajani

Won Second place in Classical Vocal

solo(Hindustani/Karnatak) in West zone Youth

Festival Held at Udaipur & Participated at national

youth festival held at Nagpur

5 Kanani Mihir L. Secured Third place in sport photography in West

Zone Youth Festival Held at Udaipur.

6 Solanki Ramesh First place in Girnar Arohanawarohan National

Championship held at Junagadh

2012-13

Sr.No. Name of the

Students Achievement and Awards

1 Women‘s Yoga

Team

Champion in All India Inter

University YogaChampionships Held At

Maharaja Krushnakumarsinh Bhavnagar

University, Bhavnagar.

2 Rashmi Khodbhaya Secured Gold Medal In All India Inter University

Yoga Competition Held

At Bhavnagar.

5.3.3 Does the University conduct special drives / campaigns for students to promote

heritage consciousness?

The University promotes heritage consciousness amongst its students through

the following activities:

Study tours to places like Lothal and Dhola-Veera (conducted by individual

departments), Junagadh (Ashok Shilalekh), etc.

Encouraging the medieval art and dance forms of Saurashtra by keeping these as competition items at the University Youth Festival.

By ensuring the availability of trainers of these art forms with its College of Performing Arts (an affiliated institution in the city).

Various events at the Art Gallery on the campus.

Various events organised by the Zaverchand Meghani Centre for Folk Literature.

Keeping a provision for the students pursuing their Ph. D. in languages of translation and critical evaluation of significant Indian texts (of Gujarati, Hindi

and Sanskrit) into English for a wider / global readership.

The Humanities and language departments have also put enough focus on research on the diverse culture of various caste and creed, erstwhile princely states, and

their history.

The literature on migratory communities, coastal fisher folk literature and oral

traditions are also key elements which promote heritage consciousness.

The students are encouraged to visit places of importance like birth places of Mahatma Gandhi (Porbandar), Dayanand Saraswati (Tankara),and Shrimad

Rajchandra (Vavania) and Lord Krishna‘s Dwarka, and famous Somnath temple.

Saurashtra being a place for many saints and religion schools of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism and Sufism, all nine districts are famous for holy places,

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places of devotion and social service through religious organizations. The students

are aware and have an inbuilt conscious for service to human beings in condition

of draught and natural calamities. In this matter, the richness of Saurashtra

heritage is to be looked at.

5.3.4 How does the University involve and encourage its students to publish materials

like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the

major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four

academic sessions.

Students of most of the departments on the campus have their own wall space

to put up their creative / extra-curricular works.

Some of them are more formal like the students‘ wall magazine of the English

Department is called Thought, Language and More (TLM).

The students of the Journalism Department have a wall magazine titled

Lakhshyabhed. And the students of the Sanskrit Department run a magazine titled

Parnasubhasit.

The Bioscience department has its wall paper managed by life science

association.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences publish E-News Letter twice in a year.

5.3.5 Does the University have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give

details on its constitution, activities and funding.

University has a Prefect Council which has student representatives from every

department on the campus. Members of the Prefect Council are given leadership

training for organizing various important functions on the campus, such as inauguration

of various conferences and seminars, University Convocation, University Youth

Festival, special lecture series and gathering, cultural events, etc. Prefect Council

comprises of boys and girls from P.G. departments on the campus numbering 142

students.

Details of Activities of Prefect Council for the last four years (2009-13)

1. Youth Camp 8.12.2009 to 12.12.2009

Kutch (Gharoda)

20 Prefects (Boys / Girls)

2. 44th Convocation Ceremony 13.12.2009

Volunteer Duty

3. Parade by Prefects 26.01.2010

On Republic Day

4. Duty Performed at NSS 23.02.2010 to 27.02.2010

Organized by ISRO

5. Duty at Saurashtra Heritage Ceremony 06.02.2010 to 07.02.2010

6. Duty at ALL India VC Meeting 02.03.2010 to 04.02.2010

7. Run for NATION 10.07.2009

8. Forensic Science 14.08.2010

Law Department

Inaugurated by Chief Minister

Narendra Modi

9. Group Reading at Library

10. Appointment Ceremony of Vice Chancellor 18.07.2011

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11. Farewell to the Vice Chancellor 03.08.2011

12. Oath Taken by Vice Chancellor 20.10.2011

13. Saurashtra University Youth Festival 10.09.2012 to 12.09.2012

14. Morari Bapu invited in (Two Boys)

A program organized by

Zaverchand Meghani Club

Seminar By J.K. Dodiya

15. Saurashtra University Youth Festival 2013

16. Convocation Ceremony 24.11.2013

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student

representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.

Details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student

representatives on them and their activities are as under:

Prefect Council: details mentioned under 5.3.5 above.

Departmental Grievance Cell: Every department has at least 2 men and 2 women

students in this Cell. Regular meetings are conducted with the Staff Council and

the Head of the Department related to students‘ grievances if any.

University Senate: The University Act has a provision for graduate students‘ representative from different faculties as elected members of Senate.

Hostel Committee: Representing the hostel inmates‘ various issues as arising from time to time.

Women‘s Cell: Issues related to awareness of and cases (if any) against sexual harassment of women on the campus.

Alumni Association: Planning activities (academic and cultural) for / by the

Alumni, networking to expand the Alumni base and exploring possibilities to

increase the Alumni Corpus Fund.

Any other information regarding Student Support and Progression which the University

would like to include:

The Government of Gujarat State Level Mega Sports Event Khel Mahakumbh 2013 has been organized with Saurashtra University as one of its principal hosts.

Students of the Department of Statistics joined the training programme at NASA, Greater Noida for a week in the years 2011-12 and 2012-13.

The University looks upon its Alumni as a potential group to be actively involved

for its various academic and extra-curricular projects in the future. It has been

encouraging every department to formalize its own Alumni so that an

amalgamated centralized Saurashtra University Alumni (which is already in

existence) becomes a dynamic and vibrant group. A mention in this direction can

be made of the efforts of the English Department Alumni Association whose

corpus till November 2013 has touched Rs. 5.5 lakhs. The Department of English

& CLS is planning for a year-long series of events on its Silver Jubilee Year

(2014-15) wherein many activities would be student-based.

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Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

The University logo:

The University is guided by its basic value (Pavka Nah:

Saraswati – Scripted in Sanskrit language), meaning: ‗Let our

Learning be Purifying‘ which is also embedded in the

University‘s emblem.

The motto of the University is: To Educate, Liberate and Transform. This captures

the central spirit of the very being of the University and its dynamic role in the lives of

people of this region. The Vision, Mission and Value statements of the University are

displayed at important places of the University to make all the stakeholders aware of our

commitments to these aspects. They are also articulated in the University diary, brochure

and on the University website.

6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the University

Vision:

To be at the vanguard of knowledge in the domain of higher learning and achieve the

highest global standards

Mission:

The University is firmly committed to its following mission statements:

To achieve excellence in teaching and research

To empower learners in achieving their professional goals

To strengthen educational and professional interface

To contribute in building the society and the nation

To improve the quality of life in harmony with our heritage, culture and environment

To relate learning with the highest human values

6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in

terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the

institution‟s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?

The six mission statements of the University have been seriously pondered

over and arrived at. These comprehensively encompass the various facets of higher

education lending a distinctive set of characteristics in terms of first and foremost

endeavouring to achieve the best in the task it has been given the mandate by the

society and the government of the land. Secondly, the University endeavours to

synchronize its curricula with the development of the discipline on one hand and the

need of the same in the outside world thereby empowering the students, it seeks to

serve in achieving their professional goals. Thirdly, the University understands the

significance of a continuous communication with the larger professional world and

therefore endeavours to forge new linkages and strengthen the already established

ones. Fourthly, the University is aware that its most important stakeholder is a future

of our nation and therefore endeavours to impart them by learning which is beyond

the mere confines of the curricula so that the youth of our land imbibes the best of

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values and tradition and evolves into responsible citizens and exemplary human

beings. Finally, the University has always striven to find ways of contributing to the

improvement of the quality of life of all its stakeholders. To achieve these goals, the

University has always remained vigilant and proactive in terms of curriculum design

and development, reforms in examination, automation of administration and up-

grading and adding to its infrastructural facilities. Further, the University has adopted

the following set of values in all its endeavours for achieving qualitative standards:

Making learning and research a way of life.

Achieving the highest professional standards.

Sustaining a total quality in our endeavours to meet local and global expectations.

Striking a balance between material and human values.

Nurturing a passion for all-round excellence.

6.1.3 How is the leadership involved

* in ensuring the organization‟s management system development,

implementation and continuous improvement?

The Vice Chancellor of the University is academic as well as administrative

head of the Institution. Besides, the Vice Chancellor is also the chairman of the

executive council i.e. Syndicate, the Vice Chancellor also is the ex-officio

chairman of the senate meeting. Being the leader of all executive bodies the Vice

Chancellor makes an effort to bring out a consensus on various issues among

members of different levels of authorities. In case of the University administration,

the Vice Chancellor follows the principle of delegation of authority to the different

responsible officers and academic heads. The leadership strives actively in

grooming the leadership and management attributes to all levels of administration

of the University.

Leadership at the University is always followed on the grounds of harmony

while governing. The Executive Council, Senate, students, teaching fraternity and

the non-teaching community actively participate with utmost interest in the

development of the University as per the Saurashtra University Act 1965, statutory

bodies of the University include the Senate, Syndicate, Academic Council,

Faculties, Board of University Teaching, Board of Studies, Board of Culture, and

Board of Sports. The departments and affiliated colleges of the University are

administered by their respective Heads/Principals/Directors. Further, internal

coordinators may be assigned for different functions at institution and department

level for smooth working and development. The University functionaries and

Executive Council have over the period developed a tradition of resolving all

matters through consensus. There occur debates and dialogues but by and large the

decisions are taken in the most congenial atmosphere. Hence, almost all the

decisions of the Syndicate are implemented in letter and spirit.

The University has evolved a healthy practice of monthly meeting of

Coordination Committee of teaching and non-teaching staff with the Vice

Chancellor and other officials. This practice helps in cutting down of the red tape

and builds a direct and one-to-one communication, which is found very useful and

effective in policy formulations, implementations and feedbacks collection. Over

and above this informal practice, there is a statutory provision for Joint

Consultative Committee (JCC) under the Ordinance 186 of the University.

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Continuous improvement:

The University has taken the following steps for qualitative infrastructure of the

administration:

Staff training and skill up-gradation

E-infrastructure

Modernization of administration

E-informatics

Time bound decision making

* In interacting with Stakeholders?

Students:

Interaction with students itself begins right from the beginning of their

academic programme. Administrative team effectively and concretely conveys value

and ethics of the Institution and the University. Each department and affiliated

colleges of the University has internal student counsellors, who regularly counsel

students for their financial, social, personal, health and academic related issues and for

creating a familiar and homely atmosphere for them. Students can also contact any

faculty and even head/principal/director for their problems apart from regular

counselling meetings. Throughout the year various programmes like celebration of

annual functions, national days, sports and cultural programmes, scientific events,

farewell parties, Alumni meets, industrial visits, study tours, etc., are continuously

organized for their all-round developments. The students having financial crisis are

helped by extending the time of fee payment, excusing the fine, helping them in

availing loans or recommending the candidate for a scholarship (if they deserve it).

Students can report their grievances in grievance box and due care is taken to sort out

their genuine grievances. Also, care is taken to avoid any gender sensitive and ragging

issues. To conduct and monitor it ethically and systemically, student members are also

involved in respective committees.

Parents: The University understands the role of parents as a significant stakeholder in

higher education and endeavours to make them a part of its efforts and ventures.

Parents are addressed during the time of students‘ admissions. In the first few days of

the formal meetings between the new students, especially female students and their

teachers; and even within this group, those from outside the city are advised to bring

their parents for a formal meeting with the Head of the department and teachers if

they feel like. They are regularly informed about in case of less attendance, poor

performances and so on about their ward. Similarly, any grievance from a parent is

also listened by the concerned authority and appropriate responses are made. Further,

parents are informed and also contacted immediately in case of any emergency like

health-related issues of their ward.

Teaching and non-teaching staff Faculties of the University play both direct and indirect role in leadership at

various levels in different committees. At department level also regularly and on need

basis teaching and non-teaching staff meetings are arranged individually as well as in

a combined group to take grievances and suggestions for continuous improvement.

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Alumni The annual Alumni meet is arranged individually at department/institution

level as well as at the University level which gives an opportunity to former students

to feel a part of their larger academic family. Further most of the departments also

take suggestions from Alumni members to upgrade the curriculum for continuous

improvement in courses to increase the students‘ efficiency and placement

opportunities.

Industries and other academic institutions and Universities

Other institutions and universities and industries are the important

stakeholders of the University. Their involvement is made officially by involving

them in important academic committees like Board of Studies (BoS), Placement Cell

(PC), Institution Industry Interaction Cell (IIIC) and through MoUs. This helps in

establishing healthy relations with outsources, updating curriculum of courses and

better placement opportunities for students.

Society The University is also actively involved in social awareness of community in

concerns with scientific and moral values. The University celebrates various national

days like ‗World Kidney Day‘, ‗Swami Vivekananda Anniversary‘, ‗Women‘s Day‘,

‗Thalassemia Day‘ etc., and also organizes free camps for diseases awareness like

blood donation, diabetes and epilepsy, swine flu awareness, as well as hygiene and

environment related activities like plastic free campus, tobacco free campus etc.

* in reinforcing a culture of excellence?

A culture of excellence is reinforced by identifying the ideals in a practice,

process or method, and then conducting a reality check on where as a University we

stand. The next step is to identify the measures that would take us closest to the ideal

in each affecting criterion whether it is teaching-learning, research, infra-structure or

student support. Following such a work culture is the University‘s way of achieving

and maintaining excellence. Over and above the local level of academic and

administrative work on the campus, the IQAC acts as a catalyst towards achieving an

all-round excellence on the campus. Specific instances of achieving excellence are

further detailed under Criterion 7. At the departmental level, the advanced learners are

identified at the entry level and they are involved in many activities related to extra

learning, skill development, and research. They are nurtured by the concerned

teachers and also mentored by the experts.

* in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfil them?

Organizational needs are first of all identified at the particular academic or

administrative level. The needs are then put forth through the designated mechanism

and are discussed in the statutory organs of the University viz., Finance Committee,

Academic Council and Executive Council etc. for an assessment of the need. Once the

need is accepted after scrutiny, the University strives to act positively and swiftly

towards meeting the need.

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6.1.4. Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a

year? If so, state the reasons.

Currently the positions of Pro-Vice Chancellor and registrar are vacant. The

Registrar‘s post is advertised.

6.1.5. Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are

filled and meetings conducted regularly?

Yes. Saurashtra University is one of the universities where regularity is

maintained related to all positions of the statutory bodies e.g., deans, member of

syndicates, member of academic council, member of senates, etc. The University

conducts all the meetings of statutory bodies in time. As per the University Act,

several posts in the statutory bodies are filled up by elections and the schedule of

election for all posts is strictly maintained. There is no instance of delay in due

electoral procedures since the establishment of the University.

6.1.6. Does the University promote a culture of participative management? If yes,

indicate the levels of participative management.

The principle of Participative Management is well taken at the Saurashtra

University. The University always promotes the participatory management practice at

all levels in the managements as well as academics. There are many instances where

participatory management is implemented. All departments on the University campus

involve students and staff members in the management of their departmental affairs at

all levels. Similarly, the University core administration involves all stake holders in

policy level decision making and its execution.

The University has its IQAC which ensures the involvement of management members, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and stakeholders in decision

making under the head of various committees.

In various statutory bodies and committees, involvement of respective stakeholders from all areas is promoted.

Students are equally promoted to participate in various decisions making activities

related to curriculum, academic calendar, sports and cultural activities, disciplinary

and hostel activities, grievances and Alumni events.

Involvement of stakeholders is promoted in curriculum designing, strengthening academia – industry interactions, placement cells, etc.

6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the

University to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to

them to become autonomous.

In last few years the University has taken a pro-active role for its affiliated

colleges in following aspects:

a. Encouraged all colleges for training in understanding NAAC mechanisms.

b. Initiation and sensitization to the college management and principal to go for NAAC

accreditation. Practically the University, Academic Staff College and IQAC

collectively arranged several seminars and workshops for this purpose.

c. The colleges were encouraged to apply all supportive measures which were occupied

to ensure that the colleges undergo a transformation into a NAAC accredited college.

d. On administration front, the University has provided full support to affiliated colleges

in improving their ICT based issues and also trained them for facing challenges of

CBCS which was introduced for the first time in 2012 as per UGC guidelines.

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The University encourages well established colleges to apply for autonomous

status as a matter of policy. The University Act 1965 has a provision under section

48-A of the Act for the autonomy in the matter of admission of the students,

prescribing the courses, imparting education, and conducting of examination to any

affiliated college.

6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and

Statues to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?

There are provisions in the University Act 1965 under section 48-A for

seeking the autonomy by a college. As per current status of demand for autonomous

college, the University is yet to make provisions regarding this.

6.1.9 How does the University groom leadership at various levels? Give details.

The University has two major fronts; academics and administrative. The

leadership can groom at various levels if there is a constant flow of young generation

in both streams. Saurashtra University is somewhat lucky in a sense that during last

decade and little earlier to that many youngsters have joined both the fronts. With the

retirement of many faculties in various departments the academic and administrative

responsibilities have been successfully shared by younger faculties and officers.

Therefore, in many departments, a blending of experienced and young staff is seen,

where ideal grooming is practiced. In the present state of affairs, the University staff,

in general, put their best efforts to pace up with the changing time and scenario to the

state level University.

The University administration has taken up several steps to put additional

responsibilities on new generation and also providing them adequate support.

Following are some steps taken so far:

Grooming through Responsibilities: Sense of responsibility is the best practice to train the personnel. The

University and its departments make sure that all the staff members are entrusted with

one or the other responsibility rather than only the head. So, all duties are done in

team work under the leadership of one entrusted responsible person. Duties are

changed in rotation, so that all staff members can understand and learn the

significance of the work at all its various levels.

Organising Workshops: Workshops, faculty development programmes, orientation programmes,

refresher programmes are regularly arranged at the University and department levels

to upgrade the skills and knowledge of staff with respect to their specific area and

management in general.

Participation in different Training Programmes:

Staff members at all levels are encouraged to participate in training

programmes for enrichment of their skills and exposure of other institutes of higher

learning. For such training, the University bears the entire expense of the programme.

It is made sure that all the staff get such opportunities in a fair manner. The staff that

undergoes such training shares his/her experience on returning from the programme

with the remaining staff members to make others thoroughly aware about the current

trends.

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6.1.10 Has the University evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give

details.

Knowledge management with growing global changes begins with the changes in the

curriculum of courses itself. University departments follow the practice of modifying

curriculum every three years as per the changing scenario. Apart from curriculum, students

are always kept well versed with other important subject related updates and practical

expertise through extra classes, seminars, online groups such as Google groups etc. Faculties

are always encouraged to attend seminars, workshops and undergo training to make them

aware about current scenario and cater the same to their co-workers and students. At

departmental levels, meetings and presentations are scheduled where faculties can share their

experience related to such programmes with other faculties. Knowledge is constantly

upgraded and passed from faculties to students and from senior to junior students. Research

and development cells encourage to have interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects to

strengthen the core values of research and to share feeling of being a member of the family

rather than competitors. Special Journal Club lectures are kept within and outside the

timetable where students are asked to present their findings on current research trends.

Research publications of the departments are stored in the bound form at each department for

further references. Before initiating any new programme or for improvement of existing

programmes, staff council meetings are organized to have views of all concerned members.

Additionally various data are collected and analysed for imparting the knowledge and

keeping the department aware about contemporary scenario in each field of knowledge. Some

notable features in this direction are:

Before starting any new programme its feasibility and outcome are discussed at length and then implemented.

Feedbacks are collected on existing courses for continuous improvement.

Analysis of registration forms received and actual admissions confirmed is done to

have the knowledge about subject demand.

Result analysis is done to have knowledge about student‘s performance and required improvements.

360 feedback is collected from students to have knowledge regarding management,

faculties, and programmes and curriculum.

For up gradation of minute and specific technical aspects of industrial world, industry personnel are invited to deliver special talks and give training on instrumentation, etc.

6.1.11 How are the following values reflected in the functioning of the University?

The Saurashtra University campus is practically meant for post graduate

studies and research. The majority of the departments are focused on research which

is relevant, preferably in thrust area and also of societal need. The University

promotes its faculty to undertake challenging research and also facilitate faculties by

smoothening the administrative procedures. On other side, the University teachers

take up many assignments which are related to nations‘ prioritized area and the

outcome of research findings are noteworthy in many instances. It relates to the new

technologies or advanced technologies especially in the area of nanotechnology, and

advance materials, in area of new drug discoveries, in study of the environmental

issues related to the largest seacoast of India, and problems like salinity ingress.

Saurashtra University has contributed in past with number of important findings,

reports which are still used as a primary source of information. Several reports

prepared by faculties on economy, and environment are appreciated by the World

Bank (IBRD), government of India and many task forces. The research scholars and

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students particularly in many departments are encouraged and trained to use latest

technology, instrumentation, and advanced facilities created in various departments.

Many of the ethical and humane values form part of the teaching and research

curriculum in the humanities and social sciences departments.

Contribution to National Development

An important mission of the University is to impart quality higher education

and thereby enable the youth of this hitherto educationally under-developed region to

touch parity in terms of national standards intellectually and professionally.

It continuously strives for improvement in existing courses and addition of

new value-added and specialized courses to provide society with technically and

knowledge-wise sound personnel. Reserved seats for backward class people and

physically challenged students are kept and preferred for admission in all the courses.

Students from SC/ST and meritorious students are given scholarships to promote

them. Students are encouraged to attend various training programmes, seminars and

conferences for making them aware about the National problems and challeges in

changing scenarios in industries and professional institutions. Further, to incorporate

the national values, various national days are celebrated on the campus either in form

of cultural events, sports, rallies, parades, quiz competitions on the national days like

the Independence day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanti, etc. Various disease awareness

and other such programmes of social relevance like blood donation camps, epilepsy

and diabetes camps, swine flu awareness camps, etc. along with NSS and NCC

activities are carried out at the campus and many students of the University are

selected to promote such programmes at larger state and national levels also.

Fostering Global Competencies among Students

In order to be globally competent student must be well versed with current

scenarios of the subject concerned along with required effective technical as well

as communication skills, creativity, team work attitude and leadership qualities.

The University regularly updates the curriculum, arranges for expert lectures and visits at the campus, encourages students to visit industries, hospitals and other

campuses and to participate in various activities and competitions.

University constantly invites eminent guest speakers from all areas to enrich students with current scenarios in the field.

Projects and industrial trainings are made mandatory to develop competent skills

among students.

Regular viva voce are practiced in routine practicals to help them reach the depth of the subject.

Seminars and journal club lectures are kept to enhance students‘ knowledge and increase their language and communication skills.

Students are involved in various committees to make them responsible citizens of

future.

They are encouraged to take up interdisciplinary research projects to enhance their team work spirit and foster their knowledge in adjacent subjects.

They are given hands-on training of various software, soft skill development and sophisticated instruments.

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Inculcating a Sound Value System among Students:

Ethics and humanity paves the way for success. Students are made aware about

the values of ethics and humanity on day-to-day basis.

Regular student counselling is conducted to improve their emotional quotient and help them face the challenges and demands in the world.

Sessions on eminent spiritual gurus like Swami Vivekananda and others are arranged to build up moral ethics among students.

Each department follows a tradition of offering prayer to the Almighty before initiating its routine schedule to inculcate the value of holiness in its day to day

life.

Various days like women‘s day, AIDS day, World Kidney Day, etc., are arranged

with campus / street acts, rallies and displays to bring awareness among students

and society.

All the festivals are celebrated with equal enthusiasm to build up unity in the midst of diverse cultures and religions.

Green day —by plantation of trees and plants and plastic free campus day —by dumping plastics from the campus to create the sense of environment protection

among students.

Free diabetes check-up camps, blood donation camps, epilepsy camps and swine-

flu awareness camps, thalassemia camps etc., are arranged on campus for society

awareness along with cost-free drugs distribution.

All such efforts are made on regular basis to inculcate the values of being human

themselves, towards society and environment.

Promoting Use of Technology

Today, one is completely surrounded by and depended on the world of technology. It is very much necessary to have skills in various technologies and

their use in day to day work to make it smooth, efficient and complete.

The University and its departments believe in adapting changes as per the

changing world and so it implements the use of advanced technology in its

administrative and management as well as teaching and learning practices.

Teaching and learning practices:

All the departments and institutions of the University have facilities of ICT-

enabled class rooms, smart boards, and multimedia projectors with internet

facilities to improve the learning of students.

All the faculties are provided with their individual desktops/laptops.

Students are provided with sufficient number of computers in their computer laboratories.

The University has a very good e-journal facility which helps to assess Sci-finder,

Inflibnet and more than 4000 e-journals.

The University campus is now a Wi-Fi campus.

Departments have their collection of software to make easy learning for students.

Departments follow the system of Google groups wherein an e-group is formed

involving a number of students and faculties where they can share their ideas on

learning and research and have a large source of material.

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Administrative and management:

The University and department websites are regularly updated to provide community with latest updates of the University.

Admission forms are made available online on the website for admission process.

All the details of the staff, related to their self-appraisal are maintained at department as well as at IQAC.

All the students‘ records like admission, attendance, results, activities, feedback forms and placements are kept as e-files.

Alumni details are also maintained as e-records and constantly updated both at individually department as well as centrally at the University levels.

The University has also started computer based evaluation system for external

exam papers.

The University is on a verge to ‗a completely paperless governance system‘.

Quest for Excellence

The University strives towards the quest for excellence and so efforts

continuously for its all-round improvement.

The University incorporates technological advancement in its administrative departments to smoothen and fasten the conduct of administration and making it a

paperless office.

Campus is made Wi-Fi to enhance easy availability of internet resources in entire campus.

It makes all the required amendments as per the all-round analysis reports from

the IQAC cell.

It encourages all the affiliated institutions to improve its administration and teaching-learning aspects to get an accreditation.

Faculties are provided with all the necessary facilities like individual computer facilities with internet, library resources, and grants to participate in workshops,

trainings and seminars for their continuous growth and development.

Faculties and students are encouraged to apply for grants from various national and private agencies.

All the students are taught in the ICT enabled classrooms by regularly inviting

expert speakers, arranging conferences and workshops on the campus. The

students are also taken for industrial visits and granted for attending off-campus

programmes for their easy and better learning.

Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed with various industries, hospitals, CROs and universities (state, national and international) for exchange

programmes and collaborative projects.

6.2 Strategy development and Deployment

6.2.1 Does the University have a Perspective plan of the development? If yes, what

aspects are considered in the development of policies and strategies?

Vision and Mission:

University has a perspective plan known as Vision-2020 in order to reach the

excellence in teaching and learning, research and development, community

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engagement, human resource planning and development, industry interactions and

internationalisation.

(i) Access and Expansion:

The prime objective of the Saurashtra University in terms of higher education

is to reach to the aspirants of higher education in the remotest colleges of the entire

Saurashtra region. For those who are not able to reach to the Saurashtra University

main campus at Rajkot, the University has decided to provide Postgraduate Centre to

all the districts of this region in addition to the regular undergraduate courses. The

University plans to expand its faculties by new recruitments. The University also

visions to involve the industry in its impartment of higher education for the last

aspirant. It has a clear plan to get its all constituent colleges connected with the

University through various networks.

(ii) Equity and Inclusion:

The Saurashtra University head quarter is located at the central place of the

Saurashtra region which covers diverse caste and creed. With growing awareness of

higher education through digital means of communication in colleges located at

remote areas, the brighter students of deprived classes are integrated in the main

stream. This phenomenon is observed consistently since the establishment of the

University. The Saurashtra University has taken up an initiative to be innovative in

terms of equity and inclusion of the all while imparting higher education. The

Government of India has already laid down some norms to include students from all

section of the society to ensure the equity to all and inclusion of all. The Saurashtra

University has been effortful to ensure the equity and inclusion to all sections of the

society. It is quite initiative taking in terms of providing better opportunities to female

students of the graduate and postgraduate courses. The University has a vision to take

care of socially and economically backward class by providing them the equal

opportunity taking care that talented students should not be deprived of higher

education due to lack of financial supports.

(iii) Quality and Excellence:

Higher education ought to excel in terms of Quality and Excellence. The

University has four postgraduate departments awarded with SAP, one department

with Centre of Advance Studies along with several National and International

collaborations to improve quality in higher education, seven postgraduate departments

with assistance from DST, ICSSR, ICMR, etc. Some of the University departments

have been successful in getting valuable patent registered by extraordinary research

output. It aims to promote qualitative researches in its all faculties especially the

science, medical science, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, physics, etc. and to

promote meaningful and useful researches for giving solutions to the real life

problems. There has been good number of alliances with the industries and

institutions of higher education for the attainment of quality and excellence. The

University is determined to go in this direction in much intensified manner to go par

excellence in terms of quality and excellence. The Saurashtra University has a

roadmap to propagate quality research from a help of national and international

research institutions along with collaborations.

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Teaching and learning: Teaching will be made completely in ICT enabled classrooms.

Industry and hospital trainings to be made mandatory to improve the standards of

learning.

Apart from education, students are to be trained for their language proficiency,

communication skills, personality development, interview skills, etc.

E-groups should be framed in each course for sharing unlimited information on

various educational aspects among group members.

University aims at converting its external courses into distance education

programmes.

University also aims at promoting global collaboration in education and research in

order to achieve global educational standards.

University has perspective to strengthen this initiate plans in coming years for

enrichment of teaching and learning.

Research and development:

University currently is giving more emphasis on research and development; to which it

has some perspective plans to be implemented and some existing plans to be

strengthen.

More of the interdisciplinary, inter-departmental, and inter-institutional projects to be done in coming years.

Increasing the MoUs with industries and hospitals which can be helpful in starting

from designing of curriculum to placements also including trainings.

Increasing the distribution of seed money projects so that more number of faculties

can be benefited from this scheme.

Encouraging faculties and students to do at least one minor/major project.

Increasing the number of publications in good impact factor journals and patents

and IPRs.

Initiating publication of research journals.

Encouraging faculties to be a part of editorial boards of various reputed journals.

Community Engagement:

Departments of University are encouraged to enter into MoUs for community

engagement.

Faculties are always promoted to exchange their knowledge and skills with

community.

Disease and other health issues and environmental related sessions and camps are

frequently arranged for community awareness.

Human Resource Planning and Development:

The University has sanctioned the non-teaching set-up as per the norms of the State

Government. The recruitment is completed as per the recruitment rules of the

University. The vacant posts are widely advertized through the advertisements in

the University Newsletters, Employment News, circulated to all Universities which

are members of the AIU, notified to employment exchange, ‗Rojgar Samachar‘ in

Gujarat and the state level newspapers. A selection committee is constituted as per

the recruitment rules, and the Syndicate consents to the recommendations of the

selection committee. In case of recruitment of the teaching staff, the selection

committee is constituted under Ordinance 199 which is revised from time to time to

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accommodate changes envisaged by UGC in the recruitment norms. Beside, to be

more objective, the University uses marking scheme in direct selection whereas

under the CAS, all the UGC norms are observed for promotions. Further, with the

expansion of functions and scope of the University, often the sanctioned set-up falls

short of manpower. In such condition, the University employs contractual

manpower.

Further, each faculty has to undergo at least one training each year and needs to

attain seminars and conferences on emerging trends in their areas to upgrade their

knowledge and skills.

Faculties are encouraged to attend Faculty Development Programmes also.

Industry Interaction: University has established an Institution Industry Interaction Cell (IIIC) centrally as

well as at the departmental level.

We aim to increase the MoUs of the departments and perform quality work

mutually.

We also aim to increase the availability of consultancies from the industries.

Further we also utilize (IIIC) in polishing our curriculum and placement of students.

Internationalisation: We aim to establish faculty exchange programmes with reputed international

institutes and Universities.

University encourages faculties to participate in international events and trainings,

from which many faculties and departments are already benefited.

We aim to have more number of international students on the campus than current.

University provides transit house facility to the international students.

Further, we plan to include foreign co-supervisors for students‘ research work to

have a research work of global standards.

6.2.2 Describe the University‟s internal organizational structure and decision making

processes and their effectiveness.

University‘s internal organizational structure involves leadership at various levels. Further,

decentralization of administration allows or smoothens the conduct.

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Important decisions pertaining to any aspect are taken by respective

committees. Their implementation is assured and continuously reviewed. Based on

the feedbacks, further amendments as and when required are taken by committees.

6.2.3. Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed,

driven, deployed and reviewed?

Yes,

Various academic and management bodies are involved in effective

implementation and review of all-round quality. The IQAC is the nodal agency

ensuring quality on the campus .

The University constantly thrives to achieve and follow its vision and mission.

Feedbacks are collected from faculties, students, non-teaching staff, parents, and

stakeholders to review the policies and work of department, and the University. Further

at every aspect, individual departments and IQAC centrally reviews the all-round and

continuous improvement of its departments and as a whole of the University.

The nodal agencies, quality assurance agencies, and regulatory bodies e.g.

University Grants Commission, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, State

Government, etc. have already laid down sufficient set of quality related policies. The

University ensures that these policies are well in the right place and been taken care of

while carrying out higher education affairs at the University level. These policies are

formal quality policy of the University.

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6.2.4. Does the University encourage its academic departments to function

independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?

The University firmly believes in encouraging its academic departments to function

with greater autonomy. The Saurashtra University has taken number of measures over the

years to empower respective departments and each head of the departments. The head of the

department enjoys wide power for academic programmes in consultation with staff council

and is given reasonably very good financial powers for smooth running of the department. At

Saurashtra University the department is a practically separate unit and entity. However, the

account, audit and administrative clearance are centralized and therefore overall

accountability is maintained. The staff council is a forum for the discussion and shaping the

academic and administrative practices of the department and the decisions taken at the staff

council level are upheld which amounts of the departments enjoying micro level autonomy.

Academic departments enjoy full autonomous functioning at various levels.

Designing of curriculum Academic departments are given complete freedom to design their curriculum

for different courses. The designed curriculum once finalized by staff council, passes

through board of studies and then faculties and senates. Thus, creditability of

programme is always confirmed by the Deans of academic affairs and Controller of

Examination. Further, any amendments in curriculum needs to be approved from the

authority. All the departments are also given the freedom to constitute the panel of

external members for the Boards of Studies and the Academic Council and the

examination.

Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Faculties are given freedom to decide academic calendar on their own.

However, it is observed that academic calendar is followed to its maximum. Faculties

are given freedom to put forward requirements pertaining to books, equipment or any

other kind of infrastructural facilities. They are also given freedom to invite experts

for conducting guest lectures or for their expert sessions during

national/state/international level programmes. Further, they are given full authority to

decide the mode of marking / evaluation of 20 marks in sciences and 30 marks in

other faculties of internal assessment of the students. Student and the faculty feedback

mechanisms are implemented at each department to ensure accountability.

6.2.5. During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by

and against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts

on these issues?

In all 101, 220, 29 and 94 cases were filed in year 2008-9, 2009-10, 2010-11,

and 2011-12, of which 72, 112, 27 and 55 cases were closed. All the cases were

related to affiliation of colleges, teaching and non-teaching staff service rules, pension

and retirement benefits and students‘ admissions.

6.2.6 How does the University ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly

attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of

grievances for promoting better stakeholder-relationship?

The University authorities take any grievance or complaint from its stakeholders

very seriously and try to resolve it as early as possible. Grievances are promptly

addressed, analysed and addressed wherever necessary. Committees are formed to

resolve the issues. Grievance boxes are also placed at each and every department where

students can address their complaints.

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6.2.7. Does the University have a mechanism for analysing student feedback on

institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?

Feedbacks are collected in a standard form given by UGC on institutions

performance, programme, curriculum and faculties from students. Many of the

University departments also take feedbacks from parents and Alumni. All the

collected feedbacks are then evaluated using computerized software. Analysis reports

are submitted to IQAC for the evaluation report. Each department head discusses the

feedbacks in the staff council meetings for necessary amendments required as per the

report of feedback forms analysis.

6.2.8 Does the University conduct performance audit of the various departments?

Yes, the University does performance audit of its academic departments

through the Academic Audit process. The IQAC has developed a tool for academic

audit of the academic departments. All departments are served with the Academic

Audit tool by the end of the academic year; and the individual departments conducts

their own academic audit on various parameters involved in it. The duly filled up

audit form is submitted to the IQAC for further analysis and interpretation purposes.

6.2.9. What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify the

developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?

The University representatives are members on the Boards of Studies,

Academic Council and Governing Body of the institution/department where they give

valuable suggestions for all the developmental plans. The University also acts as a

coordinating link between UGC/NAAC/MHRD/DST/GUJCOST/other Funding

agencies and the colleges for FDP programmes, affiliation for new courses, funding for

research projects, etc. It supports all innovative efforts taken by the institutions

affiliated to the University. The University well recognizes the need of the

infrastructural facilities and staff recruitment to take necessary amendments. It also

identifies the need of overall staff development for which it facilitates its staff to groom

at each level by bearing all the necessary expenses required for faculty‘s mobility for

training and attending or participating in workshops and seminars.

State level Accreditation of affiliated colleges

College Development Council is also constituted as per direction of UGC

As provided in the Act of the University, the Dean of the respective faculty is

inspecting and guiding affiliating institutions in respect of their academic and other

development programs

6.2.10. Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) /Board

of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure,

functions and achievements.

There is a College Development Council (CDC) in the University to ensure

the proper planning and integrated development of affiliated colleges and to provide

college necessary help and guidance. It also serves as a vital link between the

University Grants Commission, the University, colleges and State Education

Department.

Constitution of College Development Council

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It consists of following members:

1. The Vice Chancellor. Ex. Officio, Chairman

2. The Registrar Ex. Officio.

3. Director, College Development Council (Member Secretary)

4. The Dean of the faculties of the Arts, Science, and Commerce.

5. One syndicate member nominated by the Vice-chancellor.

6. Two principals of affiliated colleges nominated by the Vice-chancellor.

7. One teacher of the affiliated college nominated by the vice-chancellor

8. One head of the University department nominated by the vice-chancellor.

9. The pro-vice chancellor as the permanent invitee member.

10. Two persons of education field nominated by the vice chancellor.

The term of the office of the members other than Ex. Officio members of the

council is three years, provided that a member who is appointed on the council shall

cease to be a member of the council if and when he ceases to hold the office by virtue

of which he was appointed. In view of casual vacancy, the vacancy is to be filled in

by a nomination of the Vice-Chancellor for the unexpired portion of the term.

The director of the CDC is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. It is either made

on fixed salary base or as per the provisions of UGC. In case of regular appointment

the remuneration will be as per the provisions of UGC. The mode of selection would

remain as prescribed by UGC. He shall hold office for a period of three years.

However, he is eligible for re-appointment but not beyond the age of 62 years.

Working:

CDC meets at regular intervals at least twice in an academic year on a date

fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, a member

elected by the council can preside over the meeting.

Functions:

CDC serves as an academic guide to the college system on one hand and on

the other hand it ensures the inter-action between the academic faculties in the

University departments and the teachers in the colleges. To fulfil this objective, the

CDC may consult with the University or other bodies concerned. All such steps as it

may think fit for the promotion, co-ordination and raising the standard of education in

colleges. It may:

Function as a policy making body in regard to proper planning and integrated development of colleges.

Conduct surveys of all the affiliated colleges, with a view to preparing and maintaining a current profile on each college under the University, reviewing the

existing facilities and identifying the needs and gaps that need to be filled for the

development of colleges and make such information available to the University, the

University Grants Commission and other concerned bodies.

Advice the University on all matters relating to development of affiliated colleges,

such as provision of adequate facilities, academic and physical for raising the standard

of learning, teaching and research and its periodic evaluation for enabling the

University to maintain reasonable continuity of policy in regard to development of

colleges.

Prepare a perspective plan for the development and opening of new colleges, to enable the University and State Education authorities to take long term decisions on

the planning and development of colleges and may advise the University on matters

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relating to different courses taught in the colleges at different levels of the University

education.

Advice the University in regard to rationalisation and implementation of its policy on affiliation of colleges.

Keep constant contact with colleges with a view to helping them in their proper

utilization, selection of teachers, student amenities, proper utilization of grants and

efficient implementation of UGC approved projects and reforms viz., examination

reforms, courses, COSIP, SOHSIP, restructuring of courses to make them more

relevant and significant not only to students but also to the region as a whole by

assessing social transformation and regional development.

Review the facilities for post-graduate department of colleges in terms of the norms prescribed by UGC and assist those having the potential of coming up to the norms

within a few years.

Help in the selective development of some colleges to remove regional imbalances and also assist the colleges to realize their potential and identification of colleges for

autonomous status.

Evaluate and assess the impact of UGC, grants utilized by the colleges for the implementation of various developmental projects.

Ensure that the UGC grants are released to University for the disbursement to colleges

are not held/locked up or utilized by the University for its own purpose and also

ensure that these grants are properly and expeditiously disbursed to colleges for

specific purposes according to the guidelines laid down by UGC commission.

Obtain from the colleges and furnish to the commission utilization certificate and completion documents in respect to UGC grants released/disbursed to colleges

through the University, and help in monitoring UGC programmes implemented by the

affiliated colleges.

Ensure a close and sustained contact and interaction between the academic faculties at the University teaching departments and at the colleges

Review the inspection reports of the college and suggest remedies for the defects and

irregularities reported.

Perform such other functions as may be prescribed or as may be deemed necessary by the University for advancing the cause of collegiate education as may be incidental or

conducive to the discharge of the above functions.

CDC is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and sends periodic reports to UGC about the impact of UGC programmes.

The University Grants Commission has sanctioned a grant of Rs. 2.67 crore under the College Development Council. UGC has sanctioned grant to the following colleges

where Gross Enrolment Ratio is lower than National Enrolment Ratio. These colleges

started functioning from June 2011 are as follows:

1. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, KALYANPUR, DIST: JAMNAGAR

2. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, RANAVAV, DIST: PORBANDAR

3. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, KOTADA SANGHANI, DIST: RAJKOT

4. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, CHOTILA, DIST: SURENDRANAGAR

5. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, BHESAN, DIST: JUNAGADH

6. GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE, JAFRABAD, DIST: AMRELI

The commission has sanctioned jubilee grant to the following colleges who have

completed their golden jubilee year in XI plan period. The commission has sanctioned

Rs. 25 Lacs during XI plan period for each colleges are as follow:

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1. MUNICIPAL ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE, UPLETA

2. MM SCIENCE COLLEGE, MORVI

3. UN MEHTA ARTS COLLEGE, MORVI

4. DHARMENDRA SINHJI ARTS COLLEGE, RAJKOT

The commission has honoured ―Colleges with Potential for Excellence‖ status to YOGIJI MAHARAJ MAHILA ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE, DHARI and

sanctioned grant of Rs. 1 crore during September – 2011

The commission has sanctioned a grant of Rs. 51.50 Lacs to M.V. & SMT N.V.

SCIENCE COLLEGE, RAJKOT during July 2012 under INNOVATIVE PROGRAM

scheme (for starting new course – M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry)

The commission has sanctioned a grant of Rs. 50 Lacs to M.V. & SMT. N.VIRANI SCIENCE COLLEGE, RAJKOT during May 2008 under INNOVATIVE

PROGRAM scheme to start M.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1. What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching

and non-teaching staff?

In the advancing era, on one side where we require experience faculty

members on the other side we need young and dynamic team of faculties also. To

keep a balance between two, various professional development programmes are

organized on the campus as well as faculties are encouraged to participate in such

programmes also.

Such programmes are arranged both centrally by the University through

IQAC, Academic Staff College and also by the individual departments. Some

noteworthy programmes organised for professional development of the faculty

members are given here below:

Year Name of the Programs Date No. of

Participants

2009-2010

One Day Seminar on Principals of

Grantable colleges of Saurashtra

University by Academic Staff College

and Internal Quality Assurance Cell

23 August, 2009 61

2010-2011

Two days; Workshop for Faculty of

Education for CBCS

25-26 June, 2010 146

One day Training Program on

Teaching Practices:

16 July, 2010 21

Workshop for Principals Quality in

Practice

18-19 September,

2010

17

Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction

in Higher Education (in Association

with AIDMI, Ahmedabad)

22-23

November,2010

1-2

December,2010

9-10,15

March, 2011

99

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Such activities are also carried out for non-teaching staff with respect to administrative

insight, computer training, language classes, etc. A comprehensive list of such professional

development programmes organised for non-teaching staff is given here below:

Year Title of the Program Date No. of

Participants

2011-12

PC Hardware 26-12-2011 to

1-1-2012

13

Managing Administration 26-12-2011 to

1-1-2012

26

2012-13

NTSTP: Managing Administration for

University Administrator

15-19 August,

2012

35

STC: Gandhi Vichar 25-30 October,

2012

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6.3.2. What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the

University? List the important decisions.

The teaching faculties submit its performance report annually. Besides, the

teachers are expected to submit their self-appraisal reports for expert scrutiny for their

successive promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme. The University

follows the norms of promotion under the Career Advancement Scheme given by the

University Grants Commission promulgated on September 18, 2010 in June 2010.

The Saurashtra University has adopted the UGC norms in its ordinance 205 CAS

promotions. On the basis of performance reviewed under self-appraisal, in the last

four Academic Year 43 Professors and 19 Associate Professors have been given

career advancement under the prescribed norms of UGC and the University

Ordinances.

6.3.3. What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff?

What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four

years? Give details.

This University being a State University has provisions for group insurance, pensions,

CPF.

Both the teaching and non-teaching staff have their own established credit societies.

Scheme for Student Welfare:

Insurance Scheme 1,00,000/- Rs. accidental insurance scheme has been launched by the University for students who are registered with affiliated colleges and P.G.

Departments. Every year the University gives ex gratia amount to the

parents/dependants of the passed away student (on death by any reason). The

following table gives the details of the amount given by the University to the

parents/dependants of the passed away students in the last four years:

Year Amount (Rs.)

2009-10 10,12,500

2010-11 13,00,000

2011-12 12,50,000

2012-13 35,50,000

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After the registration of each student of affiliated college and University departments will be offered Thalassemia test at nominal charges.

To each affiliated college and P.G. Department, University provides the equipment

for sports and music worth Rs. 10,000/- every year.

Earn While Learn Scheme

Well-equipped Health centre and free medicines to staff and students.

Career Council Development centre for career advancement

6.3.4. What are the Measures taken by University for Attracting and Retaining Eminent

Faculty?

The University has enacted Adjunct Professor Scheme to attract eminent

professors, scientists and people from industry.

Under various UGC and other schemes, many faculties have continued to share their expertise after retirement.

Eminent scholars are invited to deliver special lecture program or to precise at the chair in the National and International seminar arrange by the University. They

are also provided free lodging and boarding facility by the University. Whenever,

such distinguish eminent scholars are visiting University for Ph. D. Viva Voce

test, invited to deliver a special lecture or to guide our M. Phil. and Ph. D.

Scholars in the area of special organization, they are sanctioned for TA/DA. In

case of appointment to higher teaching posts University may forward candidate‘s

application for protecting or increasing his emoluments to the State Government

of Gujarat. Faculties are always invited as guest speakers, trainers, and

chairpersons on various occasions. University re-appoints retired professors as per

schedules of state Government and UGC. Regular payment is made as well as

required amendments in pays are completed regularly. All faculties are given due

respect and responsibilities in various committees.

6.3.5 Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes,

mention a few salient findings.

Gender audit is performed in the University. In Saurashtra region, in last few

years tremendous rise in female students irrespective of caste and creed has been

observed. It is also observed that this numbers are increasing in all mainstreams and

professional faculties. The female students are performing better in terms of

excellence and also fetching good number of awards and medals. Many of them opt

for higher learning and doctoral studies. In Gujarat, the single girl child is given

special preference for admission in different courses.

6.3.6 Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty?

Anti-sexual harassment cells are formed in each department which carries out

gender sensitization programmes at department and University level. Also University

encourages such programmes by celebrating Women‘s Day with various activities,

dramas, competitions, prize distribution, etc.

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6.3.7 What is the impact of the University‟s Academic Staff College Programs in

enhancing the competencies of the University faculty?

The programmes of academic staff college are really useful in many aspects.

The programmes are attended by young teachers and they are benefited for upgrading

curriculum, motivated for research, also are trained for applying to various funding

agencies. They have also learned e-resources and other teaching learning aids. The

detail of the programmes conducted by the Academic Staff College is given in the

2.4.10.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1. What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and

efficient use of financial resources?

The finance committee is constituted as per the ordinance 41 of the Saurashtra

University as follows.

1. The Vice Chancellor (who shall be the ex-officio Chairman)

2. The Pro Vice Chancellor (if Any)

3. Five other persons appointed by the syndicate from amongst its members for a period

of three years.

The committee looks after effective and efficient use of financial resources. The

income from government of India, Government of Gujarat, other funding agencies

and donors are managed by the University in following manner.

There is a planning and monitoring board to ensure efficient and effective use of the financial resources available to the universities.

The University Accounts section prepares budget estimates for the entire University and individual departments to ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources

in the following manner.

In the month of July the budget estimate preparation process begins. Also the

current year‘s revised budget estimate is also being prepared during this

month.

Such budget estimates for the next year and current year revised budget

estimates are put before the finance committee as per the provision of section

50 of Saurashtra University act 1965.

After the approval of finance committee the budget estimates are put before

the syndicate for their approval.

The financial estimates shall be considered by the Senate at its annual meeting

and the Senate may pass resolutions with the reference and communicate the

same to the syndicate shall take them into consideration and take actions on as

it thinks fit; and finally adopts financial estimates.

The syndicate shall inform the senate at its next meeting of the action taken by

it or of its reason for taking no action.

To ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources the Finance Committee is

given the following powers as per the Ordinance 42 of the Saurashtra University:

1. To sanction all expenditure up to Rs. 1,00,000 on behalf of the

Syndicate.

2. To dispose of quotations and tenders received for the supply of the

materials, dead stock, execution of work and other expenditure

accept that which pertains to the Estate committee.

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3. To consider such other methods as are referred to it by Syndicate

from time to time.

The Vice Chancellor and officers of the University has been given financial powers commensurate to their designation as per the Saurashtra University Act, 1965, in the

following manners:

The Vice Chancellor has the following financial powers as per the ordinance

43 (I):

1. Sanctioning all expenditure pertaining to University building

work (i) Up to Rs. 50,000/- per item without inviting quotation, (ii)

Up to Rs. 1,00,000/- per item after inviting quotations or tenders. No

tenders or quotation is necessary in case of work to be executed as

per S.O.R. (Schedule of Rates) of State Government from time to

time.

1-A. Sanctioning all expenditure pertaining to the University (i) Up

to Rs. 50,000/- per item without inviting quotation, (ii) Up to Rs.

1,00,000/- per item after inviting quotations or tenders. If the item to

be purchase is equipment or other materials or research materials

which are manufactured by State Government owned or Government

of India owned Institutes or Companies or are conducted on behalf of

State Government or Government of India or is a State Government

or Government of India undertaking, the Vice Chancellor‘s powers

shall be Rs. 50,000 per item and no quotations and tenders are

necessary in such cases.

The Registrar has the following financial powers as per the ordinance 43 (II):

1. All expenditure to the University office including stationery, purchase of

furniture and other materials required for the office etc. (i) Up to Rs. 10,000/-

per item without inviting quotation, (ii) Up to Rs. 25,000/- per item after

inviting quotations.

2. Every stationery items to be purchased in case of immediate requirements with

the same are not in stock valued up to Rs. 5,000/-

The Planning and Development Officer / Academic Officer has the following

financial powers as per the ordinance 43 (III)

1. All expenditure pertaining to the University other than Stationery and

furniture (i) Up to Rs. 500/- per item without inviting quotation, (ii) Up to Rs.

5,000/- per item after inviting quotations.

However, every stationery item to be purchased in case of immediate

requirement when the same are not in stock valued up to Rs. 500/-.

The Controller of Examination has the following financial powers as per the

ordinance 43 (IV):

1. All expenditure pertaining to the University office including the stationery and

furniture for examination and branches under him, (i) Up to Rs. 500/- per item

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without inviting quotation, (ii) Up to Rs. 5,000/- per item after inviting

quotations.

2. Every stationery item to be purchased in case of immediate requirement when

the same are not in stock valued up to Rs. 500/-.

The University Engineer has the following financial powers as per the

ordinance 43 (V):

1. Every stationery item to be purchased in case of immediate requirement when

the same are not in stock valued up to Rs. 200/-.

Deputy Registrar 43 (VI):

1. Sanctioning all the expenditure pertaining to his Department/ Branches up

to Rs.200/- per item without inviting quotations and up to Rs.1000/- per

item after inviting quotations but excluding Stationery and Furniture.

2. Sanctioning any miscellaneous contingent expenditure other than

Stationery and Furniture up to Rs.100/- per item without inviting

quotations in respect of expenditure connected with the conduct and

arrangement of examination.

Chief Account Officer (VII):

1. Sanctioning all the expenditure pertaining to his Department/ Branches up

to Rs.200/- per item without inviting quotations and up to Rs.500/- per

item after inviting quotations but excluding Stationery and Furniture.

2. Sanctioning any miscellaneous contingent expenditure other than

Stationery and Furniture up to Rs.100/- per item without inviting

quotations in respect of expenditure connected with the Account Section.

University Auditor (VII – A):

1. Sanctioning all the expenditure pertaining to his Department/ Branches up

to Rs.200/- per item without inviting quotations and up to Rs.500/- per

item after inviting quotations but excluding Stationery and Furniture.

2. Sanctioning any miscellaneous contingent expenditure other than

Stationery and Furniture up to Rs.100/- per item without inviting

quotations in respect of expenditure connected with the Audit Section.

Head of University Departments (XIV):

1. Sanctioning all the expenditure pertaining to his Department/ Branches up

to Rs.5000/- per item without inviting quotations and up to Rs.10, 000/-

per item after inviting quotations.

2. Over and above, head of the departments, all individual faculties who have

project funded by different agencies have been given special powers

equivalent to HOD. This gives quick execution related to research projects.

All expenses are incurred as per the budget estimates duly approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies.

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All University departments are earmarked their budget allocation and they incurred all expenses as per the budget estimates.

In case of the need budget re-appropriation is done within the limits of total budget

expenditure with the permission of the Vice-chancellor.

It is mandatory that the University financial resources should be used as per the due procedure mentioned in Ordinance 43 of the Saurashtra University.

The University faculty members apply for various projects and scheme from time to time. All funds available under such projects or spent as per the guidelines of the

respective funding agency and the Saurashtra University norms.

The University has a unique internal control system of the expenses known as Pre Audit system.

To monitor the effective and efficient use of the financial resources. The University

has established its separate Audit department.

6.4.2 Does the university have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details

Yes. The University has the best mechanism for internal and external audit.

Internal audit mechanism

The internal audit is an independent appraisal activity within the organization to examine and evaluate financial activities in pursuance with the policies, rules,

regulations, laws etc set by the organization.

The university has fully fledged Audit department headed by the university auditor.

The university practices pre audit system to prevent any lapses in the adherence to the

set rules and regulations,ordinances,statutes and other financial norms set by the

university as well as funding agency.

Major Scope of work of the internal audit department

Pre audit

The main function of the internal audit department is to see that all set financial rules and regulations of the university and funding agency are properly followed in all

respect before any payment get released.

The department of internal audit acts as a preventive filter in stopping reoccurrence of the financial irregularities, which if not noticed and not solved, would have significant

impact on the financial strength of the university because prevention of undue

payment also plays an important role in building up the financial strength of the

organization.

Here are some of the major glimpses of the cost savings/deductions made by the audit department during last 4 financial year while auditing the bills submitted to the audit

department

year Deductions from

bills to be paid

from exam fund

Deductions from

bills to be paid

from development

fund/other self

generated fund

Deductions from

bills to be paid

from government

grant

Total

2009/10 1118624.00 751325.00 759339.00 2629288.00

2010/11 627339.00 726858.00 1256457.00 2610654.00

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2011/12 165135.00 1604050.00 2200126.00 4214891.00

2012/13 534215.00 872581.00 1222068.00 2628864.00

Total during

above 4 years

12083697.00

post audit of PG centers

The post auditing work of the each PG centers run by the university is done after the end of the each financial year as per the scheduled programme by the university under

the supervision of university Auditor

It is the administrative and financial inspection of the accounts of the PG centers in

relevance with the prevailing PG rules and regulations of the university

The excess of income over expenditure is being deposited by the PG centre in the university accounts after the completion of PG audit

The amount deposited during last 4 years are detailed as under

year Amount of savings of

PG centers

Amount of lapse

deposits

(to be deposited in

dev.fund)

total

2008/09 2192703.00 1038774.00 3231477.00

2009/10 2139130.00 356530.00 2495660.00

2010/11 1544135.00 1201100.00 2745235.00

2011/12 2323891.00 461907.00 2785798.00

Pay fixation verification of sixth pay

The audit department acts as a pay verifying unit for the sixth pay verification of university

employee.

External audit mechanism

The accounts of the university are being audited

by the local fund audit authorities as per the statutory requirement and as per the resolution no. u.s.g/4267/4089/5 dated 20/8/68 of the education & labor department

And by the AG audit authorities under section 14 (1) of the comptroller & audit general (DP&CS) act 1971

The local fund audit party represents the state government and reports to the same.

The AG audit part reports to both state government and central government.

The accounts of the university are being post audited by the above audit party as per the schedule and scope of the audit area decided by them.

The internal audit department acts as a mediator between the audit party and

university departments and making best efforts to get the possible best solutions for

the objections raised by them.

Normal procedure for the external auditing work is as under

The LFA /AG audit party intimates the university about their tentative audit programme and scope of audit and the financial year which is to be audited

The external audit work starts as per their scheduled programme

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During the audit they issue primary objections based on the accounting records observed by them and which is sent to the concerned departments for compliance

Based on those compliances, if they feel it satisfactory according to their criteria, they

wave the primary objections

The compliances which are not satisfactory according to their requirement gets converted into audit Para

Before the issuing of final report, the examiner of local fund would have a meeting with the vice-chancellor of the university discussing the major objections raised by

the audit team.

After that they issue final report to the university

University then prepares compliances for the audit Para mentioned in the audit report

under the guidance of the committee formed by the vice-chancellor for the scrutiny of

the audit report and compliances

Then the report and their compliances are put before the syndicate and as per the provision of the university act 50(2) The syndicate then submit a copy of the audit

report along with compliances to the senate and to the state government

The copy of report and compliances are then sent to the audit authority and respective department of the government.

Based on the compliances, audit authority either drop the paras if satisfies or asks for

further compliances where needed

The major objections raised by the government auditors are based on the discrepancies

between the accounting system and rules of the government and university as university

being an academic autonomous body has its own rules and regulations set by its act, statutes

and ordinances

6.4.3 Have the accounts been audited regularly? What were the audit objections, if any

and how were the complied with?

Yes. The accounts been audited regularly as per the intimation and audit programme

set by the external audit authority

Details of the last audit

Local fund audit: audit has been completed up to the year 2007/8 but report for the year

2007/8 has not received by the university. The audit for the period 2008/9 has been

commenced from 6/5/13….and still it is in continuation

AG audit: audit has been completed up to the year 2009/10

The details for the audit objections raised and compliances for the last for audited period are

enclosed here

Best practices

For the first time a first phase of para nikal camp has been organized by the local fund office

in the university on 26/2/2013 with the liaision of internal audit department of the university

and become successful by dropping up 180….no. of paras(audit objections) on the basis of

satisfactory compliances given by the university.

A second phase of camp will be organized within a short time

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6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and

administrative activities of the last four years.

2009-2010

Saurashtra University - Rajkot

Statement Of Finance As On 31, March 2010

Fund Amount Rs. Amount Rs. Assets Amount Rs.

University General Fund

Permanent Assets 238384244.00

(A) Main Grants Accounts

77969056.40

As per Last Accounts

103312027.15

Credit: During the Year 25342970.75

Advance & Other

Accounts 8252007.75

(B) Examination Accounts :

253776722.73

As per Last Accounts

205703933.23

Bank and Other Credit

Bal. 59029433.22

Credit: During the Year 48072789.50

Capital Fund:

224596431.00 Investments 770243456.00

As per Last Accounts

158088996.00

Credit: During the Year 66507435.00

Books Fund :

13787813.00 Other Heads 76130936.00

As per Last Accounts 13787813.00

Credit: During the Year 0.00

Other Fund :

419485265.07

As per Last Accounts

328666847.74

Credit: During the Year

135236644.33

Debit : During the Year 44418227.00

Unutilized Govt. Grants:

99153159.59

(A) U.G.C. 66940411.74

(B)State Govt. 25567605.82

( C)Other Grant 6645142.03

Deposits

24723891.55

Self-Finance A/c

34693463.73

Suspense Accounts

109214.01

Endowment Fund

2810703.75

Provident Fund A/c

5613.89

Gratuity Fund

928742.25

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Total

1152040076.97 Total

1152040076.97

2010-2011

Saurashtra University – Rajkot

Statement Of Finance As On 31,March 2011

Fund Amount Rs. Amount Rs. Assets Amount Rs.

University General Fund Permanent Assets 238384244.00

(A) Maint. Grants Accounts 103312027.15

As per Last Accounts 103312027.15

Credit: During the Year 0.00 Advance & Other Accounts 8166067.00

(B) Examination Accounts : 237174468.73

As per Last Accounts 205703933.23 Bank and Other Credit Bal. 0.00

Credit: During the Year 31470535.50

Capital Fund: 224596431.00 Investments 1031936238.00

As per Last Accounts 158088996.00

Credit: During the Year 66507435.00

Books Fund : 13787813.00 Other Heads 0.00

As per Last Accounts 13787813.00

Credit: During the Year 0.00

Other Fund : 574221183.07

As per Last Accounts 419485265.07

Credit: During the Year 221113081.00

Debit : During the Year 66377163.00

Unutilized Govt. Grants: 19812449.00

(A) U.G.C. 25269

(B)State Govt. 19470002

( C)Other Grant 317178.00

Deposits 111937.00

Self-Finance A/c 79271.00

Suspense Accounts 109214.01

Endowment Fund 2810703.75

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Provident Fund A/c 6982.89

Gratuity Fund 928742.25

Total 1176951222.85 Total 1278486549.00

2011-12

Saurashtra University - Rajkot

Statement of Finance As on 31,March, 2012

Fund Amount Rs. Amount Rs. Assets Amount Rs.

University General Fund

Permanent Assets 313589115.00

(A) Maint. Grants Accounts

77969056.40

As per Last Accounts 77969056.40

Advance & Other

Accounts 15040609.00

(B) Examination Accounts :

321646159.73

As per Last Accounts

285247258.23

Credit: During the Year 36398901.50

Bank and Other Credit

Bal. -1557859.84

Capital Fund:

299801302.00

As per Last Accounts 258629190.00

Investments 1319439326.00

Credit: During the Year 41172112.00

Books Fund :

13787813.00

As per Last Accounts 13787813.00

Other Heads 114325604.00

Credit: During the Year 0.00

Other Fund :

756069208.07

As per Last Accounts

577429320.07

Credit: During the Year

202507546.53

Debit : During the Year 23867658.53

Unutilized Govt. Grants:

199484907.07

(A) U.G.C. 150072452.9

(B)State Govt. 34266479.32

(C)Other Grant 3161683.51

(D)State Maint. Grant 11984291.38

Deposits

29847198.55

Self-Finance A/c

53747967.69

Suspense Accounts

42141.01

Endowment Fund

8427955.75

Provident Fund A/c

2606.89

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Gratuity Fund

10478.00

Total

1760836794.16 Total 1760836794.16

Note: The accounts for the year 2012-13 are in the process of preparation. It will be

furnished to the Peer Team at the time of their visit.

6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization

The University has put in good efforts to generate resources especially in terms of donations from philanthropists, industrialists, and benevolent trusts. In last decade,

more than 12 crore rupees. Were received from various sources as a donation.

The faculties of departments and also departments as a whole are encouraged to

mobilize resources for research activities and strengthening the departmental facilities

by applying to various funding agencies. The outcome is more than 20 crore rupees in

last few years.

Due to rigorous efforts made by the University for Resource Mobilization, it has a corpus fund of more than Rs.76 crore as on today.

The University encourages faculty members to apply for projects and schemes from various funding agencies such as DST, UGC, GUJCOST, CSIR, ICAR-ICMR,

ICSSR, etc.

The University has received considerable grant under WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITY scheme from the Government of Gujarat.

The University has levied a sports development fund at Rs.10 per student, education

development fund per student at Rs.100 at the time of enrolment to mobilize resources

for developmental activities.

The University collects Rs.40000 per year from self-finance colleges and institutions for their renewal every year.

30% incomes of self-finance post graduate centres are to be deposited to the University.

The self-finance department/courses working on the University campus deposits 30%

of their revenue to the University.

15% of the total fees are collected for the examination development fund.

6.4.6 Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund?

If yes, give details.

The University has already created corpus fund known as the University Development Fund (UDF). Every year good amount of interest is added to the corpus.

Proper mechanism is developed to increase Self-finance Corpus by the contribution of 30% revenue from self-finance colleges.

Examination fees are increased annually looking at the cost of materials and

operational expenses.

University surpluses fund by investing at competitive rates with nationalize banks.

The University gives ATG certificate under section 12 A of income tax Act, 1961 to motivate philanthropist toward donating to the University generously.

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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give

details.

The Academic audit of all the departments has been initiated by IQAC with an

exhaustive audit tool served to each department. All departments conduct the

academic audit as advised by the IQAC in their individual capacity. Such academic

audit report is submitted to the IQAC by the end of the academic year.

6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have

been taken by the University to improve teaching, learning and evaluation?

Following are the few initiatives taken for the overall improvement.

Teaching: Saurashtra University has introduced CBCS first time among all State (Conventional)

Universities.

The entire curriculum is revised and updated looking to global trends and local needs.

Departments on the campus are equipped with the excellent infrastructure and the latest

teaching aids.

As already mentioned in Criterion I, almost every department has some uniqueness in

their syllabus.

The courses and syllabi are framed with diverse specializations which arms students

with a competitive edge.

Learning: The University has taken several measures to improve the academic atmosphere of the

University and many administrative and academic steps and programmes are initiated.

In house training to faculties

The visit and training to faculties at various places of excellence.

The students are encouraged for further training, research and skill development at the

University and at other places.

The administrative staff are also updated with computer skills which helps them serve

better.

Few programmes like ‗GyanYatra‘, Seed Money Project, and other incentives are

initiated by the IQAC.

Evaluation:

The evaluation system includes both internal and external exams for each paper/ course/

program. The internal marks of the students are further divided into various modes like

tests, seminars, assignments, oral viva, etc. After evaluation, student counselling is

organised to discuss about their performance. Extra classes are also arranged for slow

learners.

IQAC has evolved student‘s research award for the University students and also

―Dolarrai Mankad Excellence Research Award‖ for the faculty members

The awards are given with due evaluation.

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6.5.3 Is there a central body within the University to continuously review the teaching

learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and

outcome?

Board of Studies of each subject, followed by the Board of University Teaching

and the Academic Council are three stages which review the teaching and learning

process. The detail of its structure is as per the Saurashtra University Act provisions.

Every year their regular meetings are arranged in a pre-scheduled manner and the

minutes of the meetings are kept and the recommendations will move to the higher

administrative and decision making bodies for execution.

6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and

processes?

The IQAC after its formation in 2004 has taken up several programmes for

strategic academic planning and execution. Now, with the adequate experience and

exposure it is almost stable in its functioning. Many measures are taken for

institutionalize strategies and the processes for quality assurance.

IQAC regularly arranges both formal and informal meetings with teachers,

college teachers, HODs, and other stakeholders and identifies the grey area in which it

needs to work more. The IQAC was instrumental in resolving many issues related to

implementation of CBCS system, explaining guidelines of UGC time to time

regarding API and other issues, the evolution of formula related to SGPA/CGPA.

In the last four years, the IQAC has organized more than a dozen workshops /

seminars / symposiums to sensitize and enhance the quality culture among all

stakeholders associated with the University. In such events more than 2,000

participants and experts were involved and also the programme encompassed around

800 different institutes.

6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities

of the University for Implementation?

In the nearly 10 years of its establishment, the IQAC has been a catalyst in

ushering several important developmental changes on the campus. A few highlights

are as under:

Transition of the curriculum from yearly to the semester system

Transition of the curriculum from the semester to the CBCS mode

Formulating CGPA and SGPA

Implementing CBCS in external courses.

API and Career advance scheme.

Instituting Dolarrai Mankad Award for Excellence in Research

Instituting Seed Money Projects for young faculties

Instituting a Students‘ Research Award

Instituting Professor Dolarrai Mankad annual memorial lecture

Instituting Gyan Yatra scheme for Faculty

Participation in Vibrant Gujarat educational fair

6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any

significant contribution made by such members.

Yes, currently IQAC has the following external members on its committees:

1) Mr. Maulesh Ukani (CEO, BAN LABS)

2) President, Rajkot Engineering Association

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These members have suggested interaction between factories / industries with

the University and have provided a data list of corporate experts who can be invited

for various quality development programs.

6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of

students from disadvantaged sections of society?

IQAC has conducted many developmental programs for academic growth of

student from disadvantaged sections of the society. Academically many such

programmes have been conducted by the CCDC. The nature of these programmes has

been to strengthen the students from the disadvantaged sections so that they can

compete with other students in the professional / higher educational worlds. In this

regard, the CCDC has also extended its counselling programmes to students from

disadvantaged sections studying in more than 200 affiliated colleges of the University.

As mentioned earlier, it has been found that there is a significant rise in the

number of students from the disadvantaged sections of the society coming to the

campus. The rise in the number of female students from this section is particularly

heartening.

6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic

departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.?

It is a regular practice on the campus co-ordinated by the IQAC to periodically

review the functioning of various academic and administrative sections of the

University. Practices like yearly appraisal of each department, academic audit, gender

audit, green audit, review of research work, infra-structure and instrumental facilities

on the campus are regular features. Additionally, mechanisms like students feedback on

syllabi and teachers, feedback from meeting parents and Alumni are also part of the

continuous review process initiated by the University.

Any other information regarding Governance, Leadership and Management which the

University would like to include.

The Saurashtra University has been identified by the State Government for

upgrading its infra-structural facilities to the level of a World Class University; and

the State government has advanced an initial fund of Rupees two crore to the

University. The state government is further inclined to support the University in the

endeavour to become a World Class University.

Saurashtra University has a proven track of smooth functioning in terms of

governance, and implementation of policies related to higher education. A proof to

this is a fact that many important first meetings of policy decisions in higher

education of the state have been hosted by Saurashtra University like the first meeting

of Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) which is now recognized as the State

Higher Education Council.

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Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus?

The University completed its recent comprehensive Green Audit of its campus in the

month of June 2013. The process of the audit was initiated in the month of July 2012 and was

conducted professionally by the Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot, which

is a recognized institute by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) as Environmental

Auditor as mentioned in Schedule I and II GPCB, Gujarat. The Audit team consists of 5

GPCB recognized members headed by a Director of Environmental Audit (Schedule I) rank.

The other members included 3 Heads from the departments of Civil Engineering, Industrial

Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Microbiology. The auditing body‘s criterion on Environment

Management System (EMS) included the following:

1. Water Management System: The highlights of the audit in this criterion are as

under:

Critical Evaluation of Water Management System of the Saurashtra University:

As a whole, water management system established by the Saurashtra University

appears to be adequate and sound.

Purification of raw water is done by using principles of reverse osmosis (RO) and

adequate RO units have been provided.

As could be seen from Table-I, quality of treated water is well within the norms

prescribed by the GPCB.

Since the establishment being a University & not a chemical manufacturing unit;

waste water generated in the campus needs no effluent treatment using ETP.

However, there is full scope for establishment for sewage treatment plant (STP) and

such treated water can be utilized / reused for the development of green belt in the

University campus.

Thus, fresh water requirements can be curtailed.

Further, there is good scope for rain water harvesting and bore well recharging.

2. Air Pollution Management System: The highlights of the audit in this criterion are

as under:

Critical Evaluation of Air Pollution Management System of the Saurashtra University:

Since the establishment is not a chemical manufacturing unit, fuel stacks and process

stacks are absent.

Since, there is no air pollution, Air Pollution Control Measures (APCM) are not

required.

Ambient air quality has been measured at three locations in the campus as under:

(i) Location No. 1 : University office area

(ii) Location No. 2 : University hostel ladies block

(iii) Location No. 3 : Near staff quarter entry

Ambient Air Quality (AAQM) measured at three selected locations namely terrace of

University office area, terrace of ladies hostel block and terrace of staff quarters at

entry indicate that all the faculty staff and students are inhaling clean air.

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All the values of different AAQM parameters namely are well within the permission

limits prescribed by GPCB.

Development of Green Zones in the entire University Campus has helped the

University to enjoy Clean and Green Air in the campus. Use of water sprinklers in the

entire campus on roads at regular interval is still advisable.

Good scope exists to earn carbon credits by the Saurashtra University in this regard.

3. Solid Waste Management System: The highlights of the audit in this criterion are as

under:

Critical Evaluation of Solid Waste Management System of the Saurashtra University:

The University takes care of plastic free environment and University has adequate

waste management system.

The campus has put dustbins on every corner of the campus to make it garbage free

campus.

The chemicals and unused drugs in the science departments are kept separately in

strictly safe custody.

The chemical waste is destroyed as per the rules of the chemical drugs etc.

The approach roads in the University are made with environment friendly technology

by using fly ash generated in Thermal Power Plant (TPP).

Relevant details regarding kitchen waste, canteen waste, news paper waste, used

answer books waste and journals waste etc. are available with University Authorities

in a systematic manner.

As could be seen from the different aspects mentioned above, solid waste

management system established in Saurashtra University is praiseworthy.

4. Noise Level Management System: The highlights of the audit in this criterion are as

under:

Critical Evaluation of Noise Level Management System of the Saurashtra University:

Monitoring of noise levels at different locations was done and the noise levels were

measured at following ten selected locations:

1. University Office 6. Ladies Hostel (Corridor)

2. University Canteen 7. Boys Hostel (Corridor)

3. Typical Class Room 8. Staff Quarters

4. Typical Workshop 9. University Entrance Gate

5. University Library 10. Nr. Post Office / Bank

Noise levels monitoring results at above mentioned ten locations have been depicted

and compared with permissible limit as specified by GPCB.

As could be seen from data, noise levels are well below the permissible limits

prescribed by GPCB.

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It is to be noted that in green campus noise levels are generally very low. This is

equally true with respect to Saurashtra University campus.

The afore-mentioned data is a detailed excerpt of the comprehensive Green Audit conducted

by the University, and completed in June 2013. The detailed audit report is available at the

IQAC office of the University.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus eco-friendly?

Energy Conservation:The following measures are common on the campus in this direction:

Conscious effort of switching off when electricity is not required.

Running all air conditioners on energy saving temperature zone. Use of air

conditioners only up to the required level in large conference rooms, seminar halls

and auditoriums; meaning, the number of ACs used is according to the number of

people gathered inside.

Using energy efficient computer monitors. Shifting from CRT monitors to LCD/LED

monitors to save energy. Power saving options for computers/laptops is using them in

standby mode when not in use.

Not authorizing refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers etc.,(devises that

consume large amounts of energy) for use in individual spaces on the campus.

Using energy-saving fixtures, lamps, ballasts and lighting control systems. Using

standard branded electrical equipments of companies that themselves are committed

to energy efficiency.

Optimum use of day light and correlating it to the University working hours.

Use of Renewable Energy: In the University campus, solar energy is renewed by means of solar street lights and solar water heating system. The University is

exploring the possibility of converting its outdoor electric light points into solar ones.

Conversion of biomass into useable energy is another option being explored. The

results so far into wind harvesting have not been encouraging as the average wind

speed does not satisfy the installation of any large effective wind mill on our campus.

Water Harvesting: The campus has a network of drip irrigation lines enhancing the

green cover substantially even on this naturally arid terrain.

Check-dam Construction:there are 3 check-dams on the campus that have contributed to a healthy rise in the ground water level of this area.

Efforts for Carbon Neutrality: effective and non-wasteful use of electricity (as mentioned in point first above) reduces carbon foot-prints of the University. The

second measure in this direction is its massive plantation drive.

Plantation: The green team has mentioned in its report that: ―Having more than

29,000 trees in the campus, over 2,000 saplings are being planted every year in and

around the Saurashtra University main complex.

This happens to be most unique achievement of the Saurashtra University. Hence, the

Saurashtra University deserves congratulations for this aspect.‖

Hazardous Waste Management: Hazardous waste is managed and disposed effectively following GPCB and Rajkot City Municipality norms.

E-Waste Management: e-waste is managed and disposed effectively following GPCB and Rajkot City Municipality norms.

Any other (please specify): The University is aware of ‗green building‘ concepts and plans to employ them in its new construction plans. Central facilities like the Students

Convention Centre are being erected on the campus with the idea of sharing energy

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resources. Plans are afoot to install solar lighting systems in an efficient manner on all

outdoor locations on the campus. Taking note of the report from its first-ever campus-

wide green audit, the University is taking positive steps to improve its water

harvesting, rain water management and bore recharging measures.

7.2 Innovations

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have

created a positive impact on the functioning of the University.

Highlights of innovations worth mentioning that have created a positive impact on the

University functioning in the last four years:

Implementation of CBCS: The University decided to innovate on its curriculum by being

the first State University in Gujarat to implement the Choice Based Credit System mode of

teaching-learning in 2010. The Univeristy conducted several orientations and training

sessions to expose faculty members, examination staff, college principals, and others before

the transition from the semester to the CBCS curricular mode. An important innovative step

in this direction was the development of software by the Univesity which was then adopted

by other institutes and universities in the State. The University further trained the relevant

staff of these institutions peparing them for the transition. The impact of this innovative step

has been our students gaining a competitive edge, our teachers stepping up to upgrade their

knowledge and delivery skills, our Library being recharged with newer titles and the signal

going out to the society that this University is in-step with the best institutes of higher

learning in introducing positive changes at the right time.

Examination Reforms: Anticipating that the CBCS mode of teaching would bring in a two-

fold increase in examination work, the University planned to innovate in this area

concurrently with curricular reforms. Measures like: online question paper delivery system;

digitization of answer booklets; digital evaluation of answer booklets; applying for various

forms online; payment gateway implementation in online admissions, re-assessment, issuing

provisional degree certificate; formation of the Saurashtra University Central Admission

Board (SUCAB); etc., have been implemented, and more such steps are being worked out in

the direction of using technology for work accuracy and efficiency. The impact of these

innovative steps has been on the two most important stakeholders: students and evaluator-

teachers.

Involvement of the Society and Philanthrophists for Infrastructural Development: The

University leadership was successful in convincing members of the society and doners at

large to support with substantial financial resources to transform the infrastructure of almost

all the departments on the campus. The impact has been significant: faculties, students, and

visitors have witenessed a sea-change on the University campus over the last decade.

Facility for Preservation of Molecular Diversity: This unique project has collected 10,000

new molecules for drug discovery from various academic researchers across the nation. This

innovative approach was funded by MSME Foundation – DST, New Delhi. This innovative

idea has been taken up by the other higher educational institutions for archiving molecular

entities.This is a green and environment friendly measure that also saves huge financial

resources.

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Genration of New Polymer Composites: Prof. P. H. Parsania, an eminet polymer scientist

with the Department of Chemistry, has devised several new composits blending agro waste

from jute, wheat, rice, banana, sugarcane, coir, bamboo etc. This work has been appreciated

by the NRDC, New Delhi for low cost patitioning material or various other building

materials. It can also be used for quick roofing of houses affected by natural calamities.

Innovation and New Techonology Transfer: Under DST-DPRP programme, a faculty of

Department of Chemistry, professor and his team have transfer technology of four of the five

different keto-acids used to formulate Ketolog, a formulation of Claris Lifesciences, saving

substantial foreign exchange components towards import of such products.

Database of Marine Bioresources by DNA Barcoding: Gujarat, having the largest costline

in India, is home to number of marine fauna which are presious national bioresources. No

inventory was available till now for this fauna with there molecular phylogenic identity.

Department of Biosciences has initiated an innovative research work under the UGC-CAS

programme to enlist all the mairne bioresource fauna properly identified by DNA Barcoding

which will immensely help the academia and industry. Department of Biosciences is the only

department in India to take up such activities for the entire marine faunal spectra.

Innovative Formulation & applications in Drug Discovery: The Department of

Pharmaceutical Sciences have developed Novel Drug Delivery Systems for several Active

Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The faculties have successfully isolated phytoconstituents for

stroke, diabetes, urolithiasis, metabolic syndroms and application of herbal bioenhancers to

improve bioavailability of various drugs.

Innovative Measures by the IQAC: The University, realizing that planning, implementing

and tracking the progress of innovative steps in itself required a constant monitoring,

instituted a full-fledged IQAC set up. The innovative thinking by the IQAC has been in the

direction of improving the overall research achievement of the University. For this the IQAC

has instituted separate motivational schemes for research scholar students and faculty

members (both on the campus and in its affiliated colleges); travel, exposure and learning

schemes for the entire department; publication of three different research journals; bringing in

the best academic and research minds on the campus through invitation; and recognizing and

encouraging academic and research achievers from the University family. The impact of

these measures has brought financial gains in terms of research grants from various funding

agencies, and helped in creating an image for the University beyond the State, and even the

country. The names of the various innovative practices by the IQAC have been enlisted in the

immediate following sub-section.

7.3. Best Practices

Best Practice – 1 # Academic Best Practice

1. Title: Seed Money Project

The Saurashtra University has initiated an innovative practice on its campus entitled, ―SEED

MONEY PROJECT FOR THE FACULTY‖ from the year 2006-07.

2. Goal / Objectives

The underlying objectives of the Seed Money Project are as follows:

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To inculcate a spirit of healthy intellectual competition and develop a research culture

among young and new teachers working on the campus.

To encourage and prepare the faculty members for undertaking minor and major

research projects from UGC and various other funding agencies.

To build up an environment of qualitative research outcomes on the campus.

To increase the quality research volume undertaken by the faculty members on the

campus.

To equip the young researchers of the University with adequate research facilities.

3. The Context

The University normally carries out three major activities through its academic staff or

through its faculty members i.e. teaching, extension, and research. To give impetus to

research activities by the faculty members on the campus, the University felt it necessary to

give some financial support as a start-up resource to its young faculty members for

embarking upon larger and more ambitious research projects whose framework can be

presented before prestigious national and international funding agencies. The University has a

clear vision to offer the Seed Money Project to the fresh and young faculty members on a

priority basis and thereby encourage them towards serious research work. The University has

duly constituted a committee under its IQAC for properly carrying out the tasks of scrutiny of

the research proposal and disbursal of the Seed Money Project Fund. The committee

identifies the panel of experts who study the merit of the proposal and is empowered to take

care of all the procedural activities pertaining to the Seed Money Project.

4. The Practices

The practice of awarding a faculty with the Seed Money Project is as follows:

1. IQAC invites applications from the University faculty members every year in the

beginning of the academic year.

2. The basic qualification required for one to be awarded with the Project is that the

applicant must be a permanent or ad-hoc faculty member of the University.

3. Preferably, Assistant and Associate Professors only are given priority for the Project.

4. More precisely, priorityis given to those who have not undertaken any Minor or Major

research projects from any funding agencies.

5. The procedure of awarding the Seed Money Project is as follows:

a. inviting applications from the University faculty members;

b. short-listing project proposals for the presentation before the project approval

committee duly constituted by the University;

c. identifying 5 to 6 proposals for the award of the Seed Money on the following

considerations:

i. the project proposal is up to the mark from the point-of-view of a

research work, both in its content and design / structure;

ii. the faculty member has not been awarded Seed Money for any

proposal in the past;

iii. the faculty member has not applied for any minor or major research

project to any funding agency in the past or is not having any such

project at present;

iv. the faculty member is considerably young and comes under the

Assistant or Associate Professor cadre; and

v. Committee members are satisfied about the project‘s future outcome.

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vi. The University earmarks certain amount of fund (between Rs. 40 to 50

thousand) to be given to the identified research projects under Seed

Money Project every year.

5. Evidence of Success

The University funds this project through its IQAC from its Development Fund which has

an exclusive sub-heading for research. Attached below is the list of the different faculty

members awarded with the Seed Money Project till date:

Year Name of the faculty Department Amount

2006-07 Dr.K.B.Modi Physics 40,000/-

Dr.N.A.Shah Electronics 40,000/-

Dr.Sanjay Mukherjee English 40,000/-

Dr.A.H.Gosai Computer Science 40,000/-

Dr.D.P.Patel Gujarati 40,000/-

2007-08 Dr.P.J.Rawal History 50,000/-

Dr.A.Dudhrejiya Pharmacy 50,000/-

Dr.J.A.Bhalodiya Physics 50,000/-

Dr.M.N.Jivani Electronics 50,000/-

Dr.A.M.Sondarva Commerce 50,000/-

2009-10 Mr.Sachin Parmar Pharmacy 50,000/-

Dr.M.K.Shah Chemistry 50,000/-

Dr.B.G.Maniar Law 50,000/-

Dr.K.A.Manek History 50,000/-

Dr.Y.A.Jogsan Psychology 50000/-

2010-11 Dr.Nita Udani Journalism 50,000/-

Dr.U.C.Bhoya Chemistry 50,000/-

Dr.J.M.Naik Sociology 50,000/-

Ms.Jigna Patel Bioscience 50,000/-

Dr.Nilesh Panchal Bio Sciences 50,000/-

2011-12 Dr.K.P.Damor Commerce 40,000/-

Dr.M.S.Moliya Education 40,000/-

Dr.Y.T.Naliapara Chemistry 40,000/-

Dr.R.C.Khunt Chemistry 40,000/-

Dr.C.K.Kumbharana Computer Science 40,000/-

Shri DevendraVaishnav Pharmacy 40,000/-

Dr.MukeshKanzia Economics 40,000/-

2012-13 Dr. R. N. Kathad Sanskrit 50,000/-

Dr. Kokila T. Tank Library and Information

Science

50,000/-

Dr. R. B. Zala English and CLS 50,000/-

Dr. Yogesh Barvalia Biochemistry 50,000/-

Dr. MihirRaval Pharmaceutical Science 50,000/-

Out of the 32 awardees of this Project since 2006, 14 have already embarked upon

larger research works – UGC Minor / Major Projects – and the proposals of six others

are in various stages of consideration with funding agencies like the UGC, FIST,

DST, etc. It can, thus, be said that the University‘s innovative initiative of the Seed

Money Project for ushering a research climate and enhancing qualitative research

work on the campus has been a success.

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6. The Problems Encountered and Resources Required

In implementing the Seed Money Project, the Saurashtra University has not encountered

any obstacle. On the contrary, it is a highly welcomed project by all stakeholders of the

University. Furthermore, there is a now demand to extended this Project up to the

Professors‘ cadre to increase the element of competitiveness and innovation of ideas. This

might be seen as a challenge, but the University feels that such a demand has arisen

mainly because of the success of this innovative practice.The only challenge is to make

this Project accessible to more faculties without compromising on quality and

innovativeness. The consideration of increasing the amount of funding(keeping in view

rising costs of things and inflation) is another challenge but the University is innovative

enough in generating resources for funding this and such other qualitative projects.

7. Notes

Till now this Project could be sanctioned for only a faculty on the campus. However, the

University is seriously considering the option of extending it to the fresh and young

faculties of the affiliated colleges which will open up a whole new dimension in the

interest of qualitative research.

Best Practice – 2 # Administrative Best Practice

1. Title of the practice

Examination Reformations and Implementation of Paperless Concept through

Campus Management System (CMS)

2. Objectives of the Practice

The underlying objectives of this Practice are as follows:

Integration of internal and end-of-the semester evaluation within the CBCS

mode.

Online admission for students of various courses.

SMS support system for students.

Online question paper delivery system.

Digitization of answer sheets and digital evaluation.

Online application for conferring degree certificate.

3. The Context

Looking at the current traditional examination system, Saurashtra University has not

only concentrated on term-end examinations, but has taken efforts in the direction of

continuous evaluation of University-certified degree-holders before they are accepted

forjobs in public and private sectors. In these endeavours, the University has

attempted to successfully integrate technology, thus, moving into an eco-friendly

direction of reducing the use of papers as well as matching up with the demand of a

faster delivery of goods and services.

4. The Practice

The Saurashtra University has implemented considerable changes in its

examination system e.g. Integration of internal and end-of-semester evaluation for all

programmes. The relational weightage assigned to internal evaluation ranges from 25

to 40 percent in various UG and PG programmes.The Saurashtra University having

implemented CBCS from June-2010 as per the guidelines of the UGC, the students

are getting an opportunity to study from a larger range of courses under various

programmes.The Campus Management System (CMS), a web-based online portal, is

developed with end-to-end solution i.e. an integrated solution of paperless

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examination management consisting of all procedures and stages from enrolment till

the conferring of respective degree to the student.

5. Online Admissions to Students in Various External Programmes from June-2012: The

University has taken a step towards integrating technology by giving online

admissions to students in various external programmes namely B. A., B.Com., M. A.,

and M.Com.

6. SMS Based Information Systems: The University has decided to use the latest

communication technology from the year 2010 by integrating SMS services in the

delivery of examinations‘ results and other important notifications for the benefits of

the students. Students are delivered short messages on their registered mobile device

with regards to their form acceptance acknowledgement, exam schedules, results, etc.

using the SMS-Gateway embedded in web-based online portal.

7. Online Question Paper Delivery Systems (QPDS): The University has developed a

confidential pool for making question paper bank digitized. A repository of such

question paper bank is maintained in the database server with adequate authentication

system. The digital question papers are delivered through QPDS to the authorized

principals/senior supervisors in their personal login accounts just before 30 minutes of

the start of examination. All examination centres are equipped with high speed

printers/photo copiers to print desired number of question papers. The QPDS is

commenced from June 2012.

8. Digital Evaluation of Answer Scripts:Evaluators of eight faculties out of thirteen viz.,

Science, Home Science, Medicine, Homeopathy, Architecture, Management,

Education and Pharmacy are assigned the task of digital evaluation of students‘

answer-booklets from December-2012 semester term-end examination making the

evaluation process faster, smoother and at a lesser operational cost.

9. Evidence of Success

The implementation of CMS concept is helping the University in many ways.

During academic year 2012-13, more than 27,242 students filled-up their forms online

and saved time, money, and energy. Students can view the course syllabus, course

rules & regulations, subject assignment definitions and its submission dates, etc.

online. Further, they are also able to view/print exam schedule, seat numbers, hall

tickets, etc. online. Hence, students need not come to the University campus. The

online QPDS saves time, money and human hours so far as the transportation,

printing and human resources expenses are concerned. With the support of SMS-

Gateway embedded in web-based online portal thereby signaling the young computer-

and-mobile literate stakeholders that the University is in sync with their

communicational aspirations.

10. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

With the introduction of the latest digital technology CMS at all levels of work,

problems are bound to come. Sometimes there are hardware and compatibility issues

of machines, but more frequent issues are related to the familiarization of the digital

technologies for the human resources associated; thus there is a gestation period

consumed by the people working upon it. The adaptation by the stakeholders to these

new technologies is going ahead satisfactorily.

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Notes

The University recognizes the significance of the transition period between the long-

held methods of paper-based communication to a paper-less way of functioning. The

University examination department and other administrative sections are learning the

way to paperless administration by overcoming evident obstacles and bottlenecks

during the course of application CMS.

Any other information regarding Innovations and Best Practices which the University

would like to Include:

Taking note of Saurashtra University‘s pro-activeness for innovations and the versatile

range of its best practices, the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), the State Higher

Education Council, has often begun its newer initiatives from this University, and often

the first meetings for dialogue/discussion on these initiatives have been held on the

campus. The University would also like to enlist the following innovative practices and

initiatives carried out by the IQAC:

Professor Dolarrai Mankad Award for Excellence in Research to the academicians.

Publication of annual research journals in humanities, social sciences, and applied

sciences.

Sayujya – the bi-monthly Saurashtra University newsletter.

Soft-skills Development Programme by CCDC.

Vidushi – A Centre for Women‘s Studies & Research.

GyanYatra – Project for gaining exposure and knowledge from all over India.

Earn While Learn hostel scheme for students.

Career Counselling and Development Centre (CCDC) for students.

Institution Industry Interaction Cell (IIIC)for opening up dialogue with the

corporate world/industries.

Students‘ Insurance Scheme.

Students Research Assistance Scheme.

Prefect Council of students.

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INDEX

Sr. No. Name of the Department Page No.

1 Bio Chemistry 202

2 Chemistry 220

3 Commerce 262

4 Economics 267

5 Physics 279

6 Education 298

7 Electronics 304

8 English 311

9 History 319

10 Home Science 336

11 Human Rights 344

12 Journalism 349

13 Library Information Science 356

14 Computer Science 366

15 Philosophy 374

16 Physical Education 379

17 Pharmaceutical sciences 390

18 Psychology 414

19 Sanskrit 424

20 Social Work 434

21 Sociology 439

22 Statistics 449

23 Hindi 457

24 Mathematics 467

25 Gujarati 474

26 Bio Sciences 495

27 MBA 506

28 Law 512

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department Biochemistry

2. Year of establishment: 1999

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes (Faculty of Science)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters; Integrated

Ph. D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) PG, M. Phil. , Ph.D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons N/A

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/: Semester (CBCS)

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor Nil Nil Nil

Associate Professors Nil Nil Nil

Asst. Professors Nil Nil Nil

Others Nil Nil Nil

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience

and research under guidance

Name

Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years

of

Experience

No. of Ph. D. /M.

Phil. students

guided for the last

4 years

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

M.Pharm. Ph.

D.

Professor

& Head

Pharmacognosy 32 years 2010 (2), 2011 (3)

2012 (5), 2013 (2)

Dr. Gaurav S.

Dave

M.Sc. Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

(Contractual)

Biochemistry 5.1 years NIL

Dr. Yogesh K.

Baravalia

M.Sc. Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

(Contractual)

Biochemistry 1.7 years NIL

Dr. Bhavesh

D. Kevadiya

M.Sc., Ph. D. D. S. Kothari

Postdoc. Fellow

Nanochemistry 1 month NIL

Mr. Jaymin

Mendapara

M.Sc. Laboratory

Technician

Biochemistry 1.5 year NIL

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors: NIL

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

M.Sc.: 100%

M.Phil: 100%

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio 22:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled

and actual: Nil

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: NIL

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

203

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise.

Name of

Principal

Investigator

Funding

agency

Total

Amount

Sanctioned

Project

type Title of project

Duration

In years

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

UGC

Major

Studies on Optimization of

Crystal Habit and Improvement

on Processing and

Pharmacokinetic Parameter of

Selected Active Pharmaceutical

Ingredients

2

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

UGC 71.5lacs SAP

Special Assistance Programme 5

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

MHRD

6.75lacs Major

Development of e-contents for

foundation course on

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

1.5

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

GUJCOST

0.5lacs Student

Sci-tech

Preparation and evaluation of

transdermal patch of solasodine

isolated from solanum

zanthocarpum

0.2

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

Govt. of

Gujarat 40lacs Major

World Class University from

Govt. of Gujarat

--

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth UGC 50lacs

New

Course New Course (PGDCR) 5 years

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth DST 13lacs

Training

Workshop

INSPIRE TRAINING

WORKSHOP 5 days

Dr. Navin R.

Sheth DST 15lacs

Training

Workshop

INSPIRE TRAINING

WORKSHOP 5 days

Dr. Gaurav S.

Dave UGC 2lacs

National

Minor

Research

Project

Role of SNPs in antioxidative

enzymes in diabetes mellitus 2

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration : NIL

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received. : NIL

20. Research facility / centre with : NIL

state recognition

national recognition

international recognition 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies :

NIL

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) :

Sr.

No.

Name of

teacher Title of Reseach Paper Name of Journal

International

/National/State Year

1 Dr. Navin Influence of Drug Development International 2012

204

R. Sheth polymers/excipients on development of

agglomerated crystals of

secnidazole by crystallo-

co-agglomeration

technique to improve

processability

and Industrial Pharmacy

2 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Formulation development

of physiological

environment responsive

periodontal drug delivery

system for local delviery

of metronidazole

benzoate

Drug Development

and Industrial

Pharmacy

International 2012

3 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Design and Development

of Nanoparticulate

Dosage Form of

Telmisartan for

Bioavaibility

Enhancement

Micro and

Nanosystems International 2012

4 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Emergence of methicillin-

resistant Staphylococcus

aureus (MRSA) as a

public-health threat and

future directions of

antibiotic therapy for

MRSA infections.

Anti-Infective

Agents International 2012

5 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibiotic-Resistant

Staphylococcus aureus: a

Challenge to Researchers

and Clinicians.

Bacteriol J International 2012

6 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Antioxidant and

antimicrobial properties

of various polar solvent

extracts of stem and

leaves of four Cassia

species

African Journal of

Biotechnology International 2012

7 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Brine shrimp cytotoxicity,

anti-inflammatory and

analgesic properties of

Woodfordia fruticosa

Kurz flowers

Iranian Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Research

International 2012

8 Dr. Gaurav

S. Dave

Crystal violet

(triphenylmethane dye)

decolorization potential

of Pleurotus ostreatus

(MTCC 142)

Bioresources International 2012

9 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

HPTLC fingerprint

profile for quantitative

American J

Pharmtech Res national 2011

205

determination of various phytoconstituents in

Anisomeles Species

10 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Analysis of fatty acid in

Anisomeles species by

gas chromatography-

Mass spectrometry

Pharmacognosy

Journal national 2011

11 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Preparation and In Vivo

Evaluation of Self-

Nanoemulsifying Drug

Delivery System

(SNEDDS) Containing

Ezetimibe

Current nanoscience International 2011

12 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Development of UV

Spectrophotometric

Method of Olmesartan

medoxomil in Bulk Drug

and Pharmaceutical

Formulation and Stress

Degradation Studies

Pharmaceutical

Method International 2011

13 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Neuroprotective activity

of Matricaria

recutita against fluoride-

induced stress in rats

Pharmaceutical

Biology International 2011

14 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Development of UV

Spectrophotometric

Method of Telmisartan in

Bulk Drug and

Pharmaceutical

Formulation and Stress

Degradation Studies

Inventi Rapid:

Pharm Ana & Qual

Assur

National 2011

15 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Design and development

of a self-nanoemulsifying

drug delivery system for

telmisartan for oral drug

delivery

International

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Investigation

International 2011

16 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Formulation and

development of a self-

nanoemulsifying drug

delivery system of

irbesartan

Journal of

Advanced

Pharmaceutical

Technology &

Research

International 2011

17 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Preparation,

Characterization, and In

vitro Evaluation of

Ezetimibe Binary Solid

Dispersions with

Poloxamer 407 and PVP

K30

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Innovation

International 2011

206

18 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Improvement of dissolution properties of

lamotrigine by inclusion

complexation and solid

dispersion technique

pharmazie International 2011

19 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Acute oral toxicity study

of Pluchea arguta Boiss

extract in mice.

J Pharmacol Toxicol International 2011

20 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Phytochemical analysis of

some medicinal plants

from western region of

India.

Res J Med Plant International 2011

21 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibacterial activity of

Mangifera indica L. seeds

against some human

pathogenic bacterial

strains and its

phytochemical analysis

Afr J Biotech International 2011

22 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antimicrobial and anti-

inflammatory screening

of four Indian medicinal

plants.

Lat Am J Pharmacy International 2011

23 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Hepatoprotective effect of

Woodfordia fruticosa

Kurz flowers on

diclofenac sodium

induced liver toxicity in

rats.

Asian Pacific J Trop

Med International 2011

24 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Hepatoprotective effect of

Woodfordia fruticosa

Kurz flowers on

diclofenac sodium

induced liver toxicity in

rats.

Asian Pacific J Trop

Med International 2011

25 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Protective effect of

Woodfordia fruticosa

flowers against

acetaminophen induced

hepatic toxicity in rats

Pharmaceutical

Biology International 2011

26 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Brine shrimp cytotoxicity

of Caesalpinia

pulcherrima aerial parts,

antimicrobial activity and

characterization of

isolated active fractions

Natural Product

Research International 2011

27 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Protective effect of

Polyalthea longifolia var.

pendula leaves on ethanol

and ethanol/HCl induced

Asian Pacific

Journal of Tropical

Medicine

International 2011

207

ulcer in rats and its antimicrobial potency

28 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Evaluation of

pharmacognostic and

physicochemical

parameters of

Woodfordia fruticosa

Kurz. Flowers

Pharmacognosy

Journal national 2011

29 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Design and development

of sustained release

micropheress of

Quetiapine Fumarte using

32 full factorial design

Jouranal of

Pharmacy Research International 2010

30 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Effect of rutin on

oxidative cardiac

enzymes in induced

myocardial infarction and

left ventricular

hypertrophy

Inventi Rapid:

Ethnopharmacology International 2010

31 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Oxidative stress and

inflammatory response

participate in hepatic

damage induced by renal

ischemia/ reperfusion

injury in hyperlipidemic

rat

Inventi

Rapid:Molecular

Pharmacology

International 2010

32 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Formulation and

evaluation of matrix type

transdermal drug delivery

system containing

odansetron hydrochloride

Inventi

Rapid:NDDS National 2010

33 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Camellia Sinensis (L):

The Medicinal beverage:

A review

International

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Sciences Review

and Research

National 2010

34 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Pharmacognostic

standardization of the

leaves of Pimenta Dioica

Linn.

International

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Sciences and

Research

International 2010

35 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Role of fenofibrate alone

and in combination with

telmisartan on renal

ischemia/ reperfusion

injury

Renal Failure International 2010

36 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

In vitro antioxidant

activity of leaves of

Garuga Pinnata Roxb.

International

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

International 2010

208

Research

37 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Biochemical alterations

of carbohydrate

metabolizing enzymes in

MMC stressed mice and

ameliorative effect of

natural and synthetic

antioxidants

Journal of Herbal

Medicine and

Toxicology

International 2010

38 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Role of fenofibrate alone

and in combination with

telmisartan on renal

ischemia/reperfusion

injury

Renal Failure International 2010

39 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Preparation,

characterization and

dissolution studies of β-

cyclodextrin inclusion

complexes of drotaverine

hydrochloride

Pharm Tech International 2010

40 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Exenatide protects renal

ishcemia reperfusion

injury in type 2 diabetes

mellitus

International journal

of diabetes in

developing

countries

International 2010

41 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Exenatide attenuates

cardiac injury induced by

renal

ischemia/reperfusion in

diabetes mellitus type2

Renal failure International 2010

42 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

In vitro antioxidant

activity of roots of

Tephrosia Purpurea Linn.

International

Journal of Pharmacy

and Pharmaceutical

Sciences

International 2010

43 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Preparation and

evaluation of sustained

release nimesulide

microspheres using

response surface

methodology

Journal of Pharmacy

Research International 2010

44 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Pharmacognostical and

preliminary

phytochemical

investigation of Leucas

cephalotes (Roth) Spreng

International

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Research

International 2010

45 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

In Vitro antioxidant and

free radical scavenging

studies of alcoholic

extract of alcoholic

extract of Medicago

Rom J Biol- Plant

Biol, International 2010

209

46 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Hyperlipidemia enhanced oxidative stress and

inflammatory response

evoked by renal

Ischemia/reperfusion

injury

International

Journal Of

Pharmacology

International 2010

47 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Influence of solvents and

processing conditions on

crystal habit and some

properties of amiodarone

hydrochloride

Journal of Science International 2010

48 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Pharmaceutical

characterization of

Prosopis juliflora (sw)

seed mucilage-excipient

Acta pharmaceutica

Sciencia International 2010

49 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Formulation development

of smart gel periodontal

drug delivery system for

local delivery of

chemotherapeutic agents

with application of

experimental design

Drug Delivery International 2010

50 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Phytochemical and

pharmacological review

of Legenaria siceraria

Journal of Ayurveda

& integrative

Medicine

International 2010

51 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Preparation and

evaluation of Sustained

release Nimesulide

Microspheres Using

Response Surface

Methodology

Journal of Pharmacy

Research International 2010

52 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Hyperlipidemia Enhanced

Oxidative Stress and

Inflammatory Response

Evoked by Renal

Ischemia/Reperfusion

Injury

International

Journal of

Pharmacology

International 2010

53 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Influence of solvents on

the crystal habit and

properties of rofecoxib

and celecoxib: No

evidence of

polymorphism

Journal of

Pharmaceutical

Innovation

International 2010

54 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Synthesis and

antibacterial activity of

some chalcones.

J Indian Chem Soc national 2010

55 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Synthesis and

antimicrobial screening of

1,6-dihydropyrimidine

Arch Appl Sci Res national 2010

210

derivatives

56 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antimicrobial and free

radical scavenging

activity of different

solvent extracts of

Mangifera indica L.

seeds.

Res J Microbiol International 2010

57 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Synthesis and

antimicrobial screening of

1,6-dihydropyrimidine

derivatives

Arch Appl Sci Res national 2010

58 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Screening of some plant

extracts against some skin

diseases caused by

oxidative stress and

microorganisms

African Journal of

Biotechnology International 2010

59 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Synthesis and

antibacterial activity of

some new triazole

derivatives

Archives of Applied

Science Research national 2010

60 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Antimicrobial and

antioxidant efficacy of

various solvent extracts of

seeds and fruits rind of

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Swartz

Archives of Clinical

Microbiology national 2010

61 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Evalution of Anti-fungal

activity of methanolic

extract of leaves and stem

of Solanum

sisymbriifolium Lam.

Pharmacologyonline International 2009

62 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Cardiac Damage Induced

by Renal

Ischemia/Reperfusion

Injury in Hyperlipidemic

Rats:Role of PPAR-α

Agonist

Hong Kong

J.Nephrol International 2009

63 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Inclusion complexes of

lamotrigine and hydroxy

propyl β-cyclodextrine:

solid state

characterization and

dissolution studies

J. Incl.Phenom

Macrocycle Chem International 2009

64 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Clear Shampoo: An

Important Formulation

Aspect with

Consideration of the

Toxicity of Commonly

Used Shampoo

Polymers International 2009

211

Ingredients

65 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Diabetes Type-II

Exaggerates Renal

Ischemia Reperfusion

Injury by Elevation of

Oxidative Stress and

Inflammatory Response

Journal of Young

Pharmasists International 2009

66 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Characterisation and

Evaluation of Antioxidant

Activity of Portulaca

oleracea

International

Journal of Pharmacy

and Pharmaceutical

Sciences

International 2009

67 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

Aqueous-based Film

coating of Tablets; Study

the Effect of Critical

Process Parameters

Journal of

Pharmatech

Research

International 2009

68 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth

In vitro antioxidant

activity of flowering tops

of Ipomoea indica

Pharmacologyonline International 2009

69 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antioxidant and

antibacterial activity of

Diospyros ebenum Roxb.

leaf extracts.

Turk J Biol International 2009

70 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Preliminary

phytochemical analysis of

some marine algae of

Western coast of Gujarat.

Plant Arch national 2009

71 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Screening of some

traditionally used Indian

plants for antibacterial

activity against Klebsiella

pneumoniae.

J Herbal Med

Toxicol national 2009

72 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibacterial evaluation

of Sapindus emarginatus

Vahl leaf in in vitro

conditions.

Int J Green

Pharmacy national 2009

73 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Determination of

antibacterial and

antioxidant potential of

some medicinal plants

from Saurashtra region.

Indian J Pharm Sci national 2009

74 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Antioxidant and

antibacterial activity of

Diospyros ebenum Roxb.

leaf extracts.

Turk J Biol International 2009

75 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Determination of

antibacterial and

antioxidant potential of

some medicinal plants

from Saurashtra region.

Indian J Pharm Sci national 2009

212

76 Dr. Gaurav

S. Dave

Hepato-protective value of some plants extract

against carbon

tetrachloride toxicity in

male rats

Journal of Cell and

Tissue Research national 2009

77 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibacterial activity of

Eucalyptus citriodora

Hk. Oil on few clinically

important bacteria

Afr J Biotech International 2008

78 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibacterial and

preliminary

phytochemical analysis of

Eucalyptus citriodora Hk.

Leaf.

Nat Prod Res International 2008

79 Dr. Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Antibacterial activity of

Punica granatum stem. Plant Arch national 2008

80 Dr. Gaurav

S. Dave

Hyperglycemia, reactive

oxygen species and

pathophysiology of

diabetic nephropathy

Journal of Cell and

Tissue Research national 2008

Monographs: 00

Chapters in Books: 05

Sr.

No.

Name of

teacher

author

Title of

Chapter Title of Book

Editor of

Book

Name of

Publisher

Year of

Publication ISBN

1 Dr. Navin

R. Sheth Liquid Crystal

Advances in

Drug Delivery

Volume I

Y.

Madhusudan

Rao, A. V.

Jithan

Pharma Med

Press,

Hyderabad

2011

978-

81-

7800-

254-5

2

Dr.

Yogesh

K.

Vaghasiya

Global

resistance

trends and the

potential

impact of

Methicillin

Resistant

Staphylococcus

aureus

(MRSA) and

its solutions.

In: Current

Research,

Technology

and Education

Topics in

Applied

Microbiology

Microbiology

Book Series

Mendez-

Vilas A FORMATEX, 2010

213

and Microbial Biotechnology.

3

Dr.

Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Fruit and

vegetable peels

– strong

natural source

of

antimicrobics

Current

Research,

Technology and

Education Topics

in Applied

Microbiology

and Microbial

Biotechnology

Mendez-

Vilas A FORMATEX, 2010

4

Dr.

Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Novel leads

from herbal

drugs for

infectious skin

diseases

Current

Research,

Technology and

Education Topics

in Applied

Microbiology

and Microbial

Biotechnology

Mendez-

Vilas A FORMATEX, 2010

5

Dr.

Yogesh

K.

Baravalia

Antimicrobial

and antioxidant

potency of

leaves of a

medicinal plant

– Pterocarpus

marsupium

Roxb.

Phytotechnology:

Emerging Trends

Daniel M

and Arya A

Scientific

Publishers,

Jodhpur

2012

Edited Books :00

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 00

Sr.

No.

Name of teacher

author Title of Book Name of Publisher

Year of

Publication

1 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

A Textbook of

Pharmacognosy - II

Nirav & Rupal

Prakashan 2011

2 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

A Textbook of

Pharmacognosy - III

Nirav & Rupal

Prakashan 2011

3 Dr. Navin R.

Sheth

A Textbook of

Pharmacognosy - IV

Nirav & Rupal

Prakashan 2011

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences

Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): 00

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP:00

214

SJR:00

Impact Factor – range / average : 1

h-index :06 23. Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad : NIL

26. Faculty serving in :

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify)

1. Worked as co-coordinator at Refresher course for working Pharmacist by

Pharmacy Council of India New Delhi March 2000.

2. Member of Academic Council of North Gujarat University from 2001 to 2002

3. Secretary Indian Pharmaceutical Association Rajkot Branch for two terms.

4. Vice President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association Rajkot Branch from 2001 to

2005 and President since 2005

5. Faculty Member of South Gujarat University, Surat from 2001 to 2003

6. Co-chairperson at Scientific session of National Convention on Current Trends in

Herbal Drugs, January 2003.

7. Appointed as representative of H. H. Governor of Gujarat in Search committee for

vice chancellor of Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Gujarat, 2004.

8. Faculty Member of Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar from 2004

9. Chairman, Board of Pharmacy and senate member Medical faculty Member of P.

G. Committee for M. Pharm. at Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

10. Resource person at Academic staff college, Rajkot, AICTE, New Delhi, PCI,

New Delhi.

11. Member of editorial board of Planta indica and Current Trend in Biotechnology

and Pharmacy Journal.

12. Worked as coordinator at refresher course for working Pharmacist jointly

organized by P.C.I., Gujarat and B.K.Mody Govt. College Rajkot 24 and 25

December, 2005.

13. Appointed as member in Search committee for vice chancellor of Babasaheb

Ambedkar University, Gujarat, 2006.

14. Resource person at University of New Mexico, USA, in Global Health

Programme.

15. Coordinator INSPIRE camp Novermber 2012

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,

training programs and similar programs).

a. Dr. Gaurav S. Dave and Dr. Yogesh K. Baravalia: One week teachers training on

―Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics tools for plant improvement‖ at Junagadh

Agricultural University, Junagadh for 1 week (2012) organized by Department of

Biotechnology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental projects: 100%

percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute : 19.44% (total 14 students)

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty: Dr. Navin R. Sheth: • Served as a Guest speaker in RajAyuCon – 2009

215

organized by Rajkot district ayurved Medical Practitioners Association, 6th – 7th June

2009.

Currently serving as a Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, and working as a Head of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra

University, Rajkot.

Editor in Chief of research journal of Saurashtra University ―VAK‖

Resource person at University of New Mexico, USA, in Global Health Programme.

Served as a Judge I scientific poster session in National seminar on Nannocarriers: Novel tool as Drug delivery system organized by faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh

Desai University, Nadiad 9th February, 2013

Served as a session chairman in ―Innovative Insights on the Pharmaceutical Industry‖ organized by Swarnim Vision, 16th February, 2013

Served as a chairperson of scientific session in 17th annual convention of society of

Pharmacognosy and International Symposium on Frontiers in Herbal Cosmetics and

neutraceuticals organized by Society of Pharmacognosy, 23rd – 24th February, 2013.

Served as a Speaker in one day national seminar on Stratergies towards forumulation development and their patent applicability organized by shree H. N. Shukla Institute

of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Rajkot. 3rd March, 2013.

Served as a resource person in ―PHARMA VISION 2020‖ organized by Tantra Shiksha Vidyarthi Parishad , 15-16 September 2013

Served as a Invited speaker in International conference on emerging trends in

chemical and Pharmaceutical sciences organized by JNTU, Anantapur. 28th – 30th

June, 2013.

Nominated for 2011 Edition of Who‘s Who in the World By Marquis publication, U. S. A.

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows :

Students :

Mr. Tapan Shah: Scholarship for Ph. D. from Rutgers University, Newark, USA

(Formerly known UMDNJ)

Mr. Bhargav Waghela: INSPIRE fellowship for Ph. D.

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Sr.

No.

Type Days Date Theme Sponsor, if

any

1. INSPIRE

Summer

Internship

Program

Five 26/11/12

to

30/11/12

INSPIRE Summer

Internship Program

DST, New

Delhi

1. INSPIRE

Summer

Internship

Program

Five 20/11/11

to

24/11/11

INSPIRE Summer

Internship Program

DST, New

Delhi

1. National level

seminar

One 20/2/11 Biochemistry: Recent

advances in molecular

research

UGC

a. UGC sponsored one day National level seminar on Biochemistry: Recent advances

in molecular research in 2011

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b. DST sponsored 5 days INSPIRE program in 2011 (20-24 November)

c. DST sponsored 5 days INSPIRE program in 2012 (26-30 November)

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments : YES

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Programme

(refer to question no. 4)

Applications

received

Selected

Male Female

Pass percentage

Male Female

Year 2009

M.Sc. 13 18 100% 100%

M. Phil. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Year 2010

M.Sc. 14 23 100% 100%

M. Phil. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Year 2011

M.Sc. 12 23 100% 100%

M. Phil. 00 00 00 02 00 50%

Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Year 2012

M.Sc. 05 28 Result awaited

M. Phil. 00 00 01 00 00 50%

Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00

Year 2013

M.Sc. 04 13 Result awaited

M. Phil. 00 00 00 00 00 100%

Ph. D. 00 00 00 00 00 00

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from other

countries

M.Sc. 94.029% 3.73% 2.23% 00%

M. Phil. 100% 00% 00% 00%

Ph. D. 50% 37.5% 12.5% 00%

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

NIL

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG NIL

PG to M. Phil. 1.5%

PG to Ph. D. 11.11%

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral 00

Employed

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Student progression Percentage against enrolled

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

00

30%

Entrepreneurs 1%

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 02

from other universities within the State 01

from universities from other States 00

from universities outside the country 00

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period : NIL

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: 01

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: 06 computers

c) Total number of class rooms: 02

d) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES

e) Students‘ laboratories: 02 f) Research laboratories: 01

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University:

Name of Student Year Degree Remark

Mr. Jaymin Mendapara 2012 Ph. D. Running

Mr. Atul Makasana 2012 Ph. D. Running

b) from other institutions/universities: NIL

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University. :

Name of Student Year Amount Programme Sponsor

Mr. Rajubhai Dabhi

2012 Rs.5000/- M.Sc. Biochemistry Sem-4 IQAC,

Saurashtra University

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. NIL

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? NIL

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Feedback forms are given to iqac department for evaluation

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback? NIL

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10):

1. Dr. Rupal Joshi, Scientist, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad (2001)

2. Dr. Jagdish Patel, Scientist, United Kingdom (2002)

3. Mr. Dipen Soni, Research Executive, Serum Institute, Pune (2003)

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4. Dr. Dhaval Joshi, Postdoctoral Fellow, Kingston University, Canada (2004)

5. Mr. Nikunj Kanani, Director, Kanani Biologicals, Anand (2004)

6. Ms. Ruchi Bhalodia, Executive, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad (2005)

7. Mr. Chirag Patel, Executive, Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad (2007)

8. Mr. Mukesh Tanti, Executive, Bioassay Research, Ahmedabad (2008)

9. Mr. Vijay Vekariya, Assistant Professor, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari

(2009)

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)

involving external experts.

A. UGC sponsored one day National level seminar on Biochemistry: Recent advances in

molecular research in 2011

B. Guest lectures by following scientist/professors

1) Prof. Harish Padh, Vice-chancellor, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

2) Prof. Hari S. Misra, Division of Molecular Biology, Bhabha Atomic Research

Centre, Mumbai

3) Dr. S. R. Acharya, Department of Biochemistry, The M. S. University of Baroda,

Vadodara

4) Dr. A. Mukhopadhyay, Advisor & Scientist ‗G‘, DST, New Delhi

5) Dr. K. Keshav Rao, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IISc,

Bangalore

6) Dr. Kumud Patel, Retired Deputy Director, NIOH, Ahmedabad

7) Dr. Ramesh Sharma, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, NEHU, Shillong

8) Dr. V. Balaram, Chief Scientist, NGRI, Hydrabad

9) Dr. B.S. Dwarkanath, Joint Director, INSA, DRDE, New Delhi

10) Dr. K Kannan, Professor, GGSI University, Dwarka, New Delhi

11) Dr. P. D. Gupta, Ex-Scientist, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hydrabad

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

The course involves lectures, practical classes, tutorials and individual study.

Lectures are an efficient way of providing information and define the scope of the

course. It is most important, however, that you steadily read the relevant chapters in the

recommended textbooks as well as recent research publications to extend and consolidate

the material covered in lectures.

Practical classes not only develop technical and analytical skills but also rely on

knowledge of more theoretical material. Application aspects of theoretical gained will be

only fulfilled in practical classes.

Tutorials are the heart of the course - they allow small group discussion (participate!) and

provide feedback to tutor on your understanding and progress. Tutorials provides indirect

presence of teachers to solve the problem and understand the subject repetitively

Individual study is not necessarily confined strictly to the syllabus, and is what

University life is all about. Apart from this individual study helps to develop

independence and self reasoning qualities to understand the subject.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

Through Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Feedback process (Students)

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Participation in various national and international level seminars, symposiums and

conferences.

Students are participating in various summer research training, dissertation training and

workshops

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48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department. Research article presentation and discussion

CSIR-NET, GATE, GPSC and Bank PO exam preparation

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details.

UGC recognized department

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied.

Department is actively involved in research activities, we have polished various research

articles in emerging areas of biological sciences. We are constantly upgrading students

with advance research and techniques.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

department.

Strength: advance instrumentation facility, department is equipped with advanced

education and teaching aids, students and young faculties are enthusiastic and energetic.

Weaknesses: No permanent faculties, compromised funding and self-financed

department

Opportunities: Generate strong platform for industrial job, PhD admission, teaching.

Challenges: To provide national & international level environment for research and

academics.

52. Future plans of the department.

Department is planning to establish a strong research collaboration with premier research

and academic institutes as well as universities to develop an efficient and skilled man

power to full fill current needs of different sectors. We are planning to offer advance

courses at PG level to generate awareness and interest in students of basic science to

build their career in advance research field.

Departmental Interest areas for National and International Collaborations

Population genomics, Enzymology, Bioremediation, Pharmacology

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Chemistry

2. Year of Establishment: 1980

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes (Faculty of Science)

4. Names of Programmes offered: M. Sc., Ph. D., PG Diploma

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.: Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil

8. Examination system: Annual/Semester/Trisemester/Choice Based Credit System:

Semester/ Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 - 5

Associate Professor 4 3 1

Assistant Professor 6 5 2

Others - - -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization, expertise

and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designatio

n

Specialization No. of

years of

experi-

ence

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. P.H.

Parsania

M. Sc., Ph. D. Prof. &

Head

(CAS)

Phys. & Polym

Chem

32 09

Dr. Anamik

Shah

M. Sc., Ph. D. Professor

(CAS)

Org. & Ana.

Chem.

30 17

Dr. V.H.

Shah

M. Sc., Ph. D Professor

(CAS)

Org. Chem. 24

12

Dr. H.S.

Joshi

M. Sc., Ph. D Professor

(CAS)

Ana. Chem. 23 09

Dr. Shipra

Baluja

M. Sc., Ph. D Professor

(CAS)

Phy. Chem. 23 07

Dr. U.C.

Bhoya

M. Sc., Ph. D Asso.

Professor

Ana. Chem. 17 -

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Dr. M.K. Shah

M. Sc., Ph. D Assist. Professor

Inorg. Chem. 11 03

Dr. Y.T.

Naliapara

M. Sc., Ph. D Assist.

Professor

Org. Chem. 17 08

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

I. Dr. Bipin Pandey, Former VP, Zydus Research Center,

Zydus Cadila Ltd, India

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: 10%

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: 14:1 (Including SF Staff)

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Ju. Cleark 1 1 1

Typist 1 1 1

Storekeeper 1 1 1

Peon 1 1 1

Hamal 4 0 0

Sweeper 1 1 1

Gas Mechanic 1 1 1

Glass Blower 1 1 1

Lab. Technician 3 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Following are the research programs of the Department of Chemistry

Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry,

Synthesis of bioactive heterocycles,

Drug discovery,

Synthetic Polymers and their characterization,

Composites and coating materials,

Ultrasonic study of organic and polymeric solutions.

Metal complexes and metal chelates,

Bio-inorganic compounds,

Liquid crystals

Method development and validation.

Natural products isolation and identification.

Bioinformatics

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project title

and grants received project-wise:

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S.

No

Title of the project Funding

Agency

Amount

Rs.

(in Lakhs)

Duration PI

1. Development of Novel

Polyester Polyols Based

Polyurethane Resins for

Bio-composites &

Coating Materials

UGC, New

Delhi

6.81 2008-

2011

Dr. P. H.

Parsania

2. Use of Renewable

Resources and Novel

Epoxy Resins for Value

Added Natural Fiber

Reinforced Plastics

DST, New

Delhi

20.00 2010-

2013

Dr. P. H.

Parsania

3. Synthesis of Specialty

Bisphenol-C-Epoxy ,

Bisphenol-C-Novolac

and Their Vinyl Ester

Resins for Value Added

Fiber Reinforced

Composites and

CoatingMaterials

CSIR, New

Delhi

13.23 2011-

2014

Dr. P. H.

Parsania

4. Synthesis and

Performance Evaluation

of Modified

Multifunctional Resins

and Their Fiber

Reinforced Composites

Based onRenewable

Resources

UGC, New

Delhi

8.1 2013-

2016

Dr. P. H.

Parsania

5. National facility for Drug

Discovery Through New

Chemical Entities

(NCE‘s) Development &

Instrumentation Support

to Small manufacturing

Pharma Enterprises

DST- DPRP,

New Delhi,

UGC – SAP,

Govt. of

Gujarat,

Sau.

University.

543.00 2005-

2012

Dr. A. K.

Shah

6. Syntheiss and anticancer

activity of new chemical

entities (NCE's)

aromatase inhibitors

UGC, New

Delhi

14.00 2012-

2015

Dr. A. K.

Shah

7. Development of efficient

P-glycoprotein Inhibitors

based on Structure Based

Drug Design (SBDD)

DBT, New

Delhi

46.82 2011-

2013

Dr. A. K.

Shah

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and In-silico Comparative Studies

8. Structure-Based

Development of Non-

neucleoside anti-HIV-1

RT Drugs. With Prof.

Virendra N. Pandey, NJ,

USA &Dr.TanajiTelele,

NY, USA.

NIH-USA 230128.50

USD

2008-

2011

Dr. A. K.

Shah

9 Process development for

some chiral derivatives

into non-chiral keto acid

salts and other

compounds useful as

pharmaceutical

substances.

Claris

Life

Sciences

, SU,

DST,

New Delhi.

77.24 2008-

2010

Dr. A. K.

Shah

10. Open source Drug

Discovery

CSIR 7.00 2009-

2012

Dr. A. K.

Shah

11. Development of

deuterium labeled

pharmaceutically active

compounds suitable for

use in pharmaceutical

research

BRNS, New

Delhi

20.00 2010-

2013

Dr. A. K.

Shah

12. Bioactive Pyridine

&Pyrimidines as Anti

HIV & Anti-Tumor

Agents

UGC,

New Delhi

6.66 2007

-

2010

Dr. V. H.

Shah

13. Design, synthesis and

Bioevaluation of

pyridines and

Pyrimidines as potential

Antituberculor Agents

CSIR,

New Delhi

15.00 2010

-

2013

Dr. V. H.

Shah

14. Design, synthesis and

biological evaluation

ofpyridine and

Pyrimidine based

heterocyclesaspotential

anti - HIV and anti-tumor

agents

UGC,

New Delhi

9.00 2012

-

2015

Dr. V. H.

Shah

15. Investigation of

Pyrazines and other

hetrocyles as

Antituberculor and anti-

inflammatory agents

UGC, New

Delhi

4.85 Dr. H. S.

Joshi

16. Synthesis and Study of

Liquid crystalline

Seed Money

Saurashtra

0.50 2011-

2013

Dr. U. C.

Bhoya

224

Materials University

17. Synthesis of Anticancer

activity of metal

pyridodipyrimidines

Seed Money

Saurashtra

University

0.50 2009-

2012

Dr. M. K.

Shah

18. Novel metal porphyrins

as photodynamic

therapeutics

UGC,

New Delhi

1.4 2010-

2012

Dr. M. K.

Shah

19. Synthesis and Biological

studies on novel aniline

nitrogen mustard

containing various

heterocycles as potent

anticancer agents

UGC, New

Delhi

12.4 2012-

2015

Dr. Y. T.

Naliapara

20. Synthsis of Rhodium

catalysts

Seed Money

Saurashtra

University

0.40 2012-

2014

Dr. Y. T.

Naliapara

21. Design, Synthesis and

Characterization of some

new Heterocycles as an

Antituberculor agents

Fast track

Young

Scientist

scheme,

DST, New

Delhi

18.84 2008-

2011

Dr. R. C.

Khunt

22. Design, Synthesis and

Characterization of some

new Heterocycles as an

anti HIV agents

Seed money

Saurashtra

University

0.40 2012-

2014

Dr. R. C.

Khunt

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

Name of Project Collaborativ

e Institute

Grant

Receive

d

Name of

Project

Collaborativ

e Institute

Grant

Receive

d lakhs

Facility for

Preservation of

Molecular

Diversity

Foundation

of MSME

clusters

(Supported

by DST

program)

34.00

Lakh

Structure-

Based

Developmen

t of Non-

neucleoside

anti-HIV-1

RT Drugs

NIH-USA 188

Open Source

Drug Discovery

CSIR 7.00

Lakh

Development of

deuterium

labeled

pharmaceuticall

BRNS,

New Delhi

20.00

Lakh

225

y active compounds

suitable for use

in

pharmaceutical

research

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received:

Sr. No.

Title & Scope of

the R & D

Project

Year in

which

started

Grant

Received

In Lakhs

Remarks

(Status:

Completed/

Ongoing)

Name of

coordinator

1. DST-FIST 2011 59.00 Ongoing Dr. P. H.

Parsania

2. UGC-SAP 2009 74.50 Ongoing Dr. P. H.

Parsania

3. OSDD (two) 2010 10.00 2012 Dr. A. K. Shah

4. BRNS 2009 21.00 Ongoing Dr. A. K. Shah

5. NFDD 2007 548.80 Ongoing Dr. A. K. Shah

6. DST-DPRP 2008 71.00 Completed Dr. A. K. Shah

7. NIH 2008 188.00 ongoing Dr. A. K. Shah

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition: Yes

1. National facility for drug discovery (partly funded)

National Recognition: Yes

1. National facility for drug discovery (partly funded)-DST

2. Government of India-FIST-DST

3. UGC-SAP

4. BRNS-BARC

International Recognition: YES

1. National Institute of Health USA

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

Building donation from Dr. DipchandGardi of Rs. 3 Crore worth 35000 square ft.

NFDD sponcered by under the cluster development of industries commissioner at

1.25 Crore.

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals : 240

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(Appendix 1)

Monographs : 3

Chapter in Books: 1

Edited books : 1

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 1

Glimpses of Physical Chemistry- Dr. Shipra Baluja and Falguni Karia

ISBN : 978-93-80982-42-7

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.) : 1

Citation Index – range / average: 50-350

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average: 0.17-5.6

h-index : 2-20

23. Details of patents and income generated:

I. Process for Preparation of Pharmaceutically Active N-phenyl (Anthranilic

acid) by Ullmann Method." Narsinh Dodia and Anamik Shah. Filing No. &

Date: 979/MUM/2000 (02-11-2000)

II. A Process for the Preparation of Methyl substituted dioxatetracyclo

Heptadeca-2, 4,6,11,13,15-hexaene." Narsinh Dodia, Rajesh Raval, V. M.

Thakor and Anamik Shah. Filing No. & Date: 305/MUM/2001 (30-03-2001)

III. Novel Compound namely methyl substituted Dioxa-tetracyclo Heptadeca-2,

4,6,11,13,15-hexaene." Narsinh Dodia and Anamik Shah. Filing No. & Date:

306/MUM/2001 (30-03-2001) and granted on 30/11/2007

IV. Novel Coumarin compounds as antiviral agents and process of preparations

thereof." Dinesh Manvar, Jignesh Patel and Anamik Shah. Indian Provisional

Patent Applications No. 584/MUM/2007

V. 6-Methyl-4-phenyl-5-(phenyl or cycloalkyl)carbamoyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro

pyrimidin-2-one derivatives as Antitubercular Agents." Dhiman Sarkar,

Sampa Sarkar, Rohit Joshi, Vijay Khedkar, Raghuvir Pissurlenkar, Evans

Coutinho, Anamik Shah. Applications No.: PCT/IB2011/001184 (31.05.2011)

/ Publication no.: WO2011/151701 (08.12.2011)

No income is generated.

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:

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1. NFDD: 5 Lakhs

2. Outside testing charges: 1 lakh

3. Technology transfer (4) and in pipeline (1): 77 lakhs

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:

1. Prof. P. H. Parsania: Shimatzu Co., Singapure.

2. Dr. Shipra Baluja: Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.

26. Faculty serving in:

a) National Committees: 5

1. Prof. P. H. Parsania

(i) UGC Plan Committees and Major Research projects

(ii) Selection Committee in various universities

2. Prof. A. K. Shah

(i) UGC Plan Committees and Major Research projects

(ii) Selection Committee in various universities

3. Prof. V. H. Shah

(i) UGC Plan Committees and Major Research projects

(ii) Selection Committee in various universities

4. Prof. H. S. Joshi

(i) Selection Committee in various universities

5. Prof. Shipra Baluja

(i) Selection Committee in various universities

b) International Committees : Nil

c) Editorial board: 8

Prof. P. H. Parsania:

1. Journal of Applied Chemistry

2. Journal of Polymer Materials

3. Pritam Publications, Jalgaon

4. International Journal of Polymer Science

Prof. A. K. Shah:

1. Journal of Cell and Tissue Research (TRC journal)

2. Medicinal Chemistry: An Indian Journal (Trade Science Incorporation)

3. Associate Editor, Journal of Basic and Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences,

Brazil.

4. Heterocyclic Communications, UK

Prof. Shipra Baluja:

1. International journal of Chemical Research

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d) Other (please specify):NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

E-training : 2

1. Workshop on data base-3-7 Feb. 2011

2. Science Direct Data Workshop-25th

Aug. 2011

Training Program: 1

1. Workshop on X-ray diffraction theory-31-5-2013

28. Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-

departmental projects : 45 %

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other Universities/

industries/ institutes: 2 %

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty

Dr. P. H. Parsania

1) One time BSR UGC grant

Dr. A. K. Shah

1) One time grant

2) Moorari Bapu Award

3) Russian Award for International Scientific Partnership

4) Best paper Award

Dr. V. H. Shah

1) One time BSR UGC grant

Dr. H. S. Joshi

1) One time BSR UGC grant

2) Best paper Award

Dr. S. Baluja

1) Hari Om Ashram award for Best research paper.

2) UGC one time BSR (awaited)

Doctoral/postdoctoral fellows:

Erasmus Mundas fellowship of European Union: 12

Humbolt Fellowship abroad: 01

Post Doctoral fellowship: 05

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Marie Curie fellowship: 01

Students:

Several students received awards in oral and poster presentations at different

national/international conferences

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

1. Two days National Workshop on Patents and IPR updates: 19-20 Sept. 2009.

2. National Seminar on Emerging trends in Polymer Science and Technology

(Poly-2009)-8-10 Oct. 2009.

3. One day workshop on LC-MS Basics Overview- 8th Dec. 2009

4. International Seminar on Recent Developments in structure and Ligand Based

Drug Design-23rd

Dec. 2009

5. ISCB-2011- 4-7 Feb. 2011

6. IPR Seminar- 26 Feb. 2011

7. XXXI Annual Conference of of Indian Council of Chemists-28-28th

Dec.

2012.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

I. If and when hazardous chemicals including cyanides and other toxic

materials are to be used in any experiments, then it is mandatory to use

them in Vacuum Hood. Prior concern and clearance from research guide is

also mandatory.

II. No researcher is allowed to work alone in the lab, apart from official time

of the department and holidays.

III. If radio tagged material is to be used in the experiment, then a separate

register has to be managed regarding amount and method of the materials

used. A clearance from relevant governing body should be attached.

IV. Proper safety practices and equipments are mandatory during working

with potentially bioactive molecules.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

Year Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M. Sc. 514 2009-2010 64 32 66.7 33.3

M. Sc. 436 2010-2011 54 38 58.7 41.3

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M. Sc. 482 2011-2012 51 39 56.7 43.3

M. Sc. 556 2012-2013 57 36 61.3 38.7

Ph. D - 2009-2010 9 0 100 0

Ph. D - 2010-2011 2 1 66.7 33.3

Ph. D - 2011-2012 28 10 73.7 26.3

Ph. D - 2012-2013 15 4 78.9 21.1

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M. Sc. 95 5 0 0

Ph. D 97 3 0 0

PG diploma 100 0 0 0

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details category-wise.

S. No. Name of Student Agency Remark

1 Mr. Mahesh P. Jadav Net JRF

2 Mr. YogeshAjudia Net JRF

3 Mr. Satish D. Ghelani Net LS

4 Mr. JayeshBabaria Net LS

5 Dr. R. C. Khunt GPSC

6 Mr. S. D. Ghelani GPSC

7 Mr. PankajChovatiya GATE-March-13

8 Mr. HareshGangadiya ,,

9 Mr. NileshVadodaria ,,

10 KiranNakum ,,

11 Mr. MayurPathar ,,

12 Mr. GautamDhula ,,

13 Mr. GarangPandya ,,

14 Mr. DenishViradiya ,,

15 Mr. JayantRathod ‗‘

16 Mr. NiragMavani ,,

17 Mr. Bharat Baria ,,

18 Ms. BhavnaLavadiya ,,

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19 Mr. MiteshGondaliya ,,

20 Mr. YogeshAjudia ,,

21 Mr. SatishGhelani ,,

22 Mr. SatishGhelani NET-March-13

23 Mr. YogeshAjudia ,, JRF-UGC

24 Mr. PankajChovatiya ,, JRF-UGC

25 Ms. BhavnaLavadia ,, JRF-CSIR

26 Mr. HareshGangadiya ,, LS

27 Mr. NiragMavani ,, LS

28 Mr. KiranNakum ,, LS

29 Ms. Charmi Mehta ,, LS

NETJuly 2013

30 Mr. Pankaj Chovatiya NETJuly 2013 CSIR

31 Ms. Bhavna Lavadiya ― UGC

32 Mr. Jayesh S. Babariya ― UGC

33 Mr. Hasmukh R. Khunt ― UGC

34 Mr. Jayant B. Rathod ― CSIR

35 Mr. Vipul C. Kotadiya ― ― CSIR

36 Mr. Kiran Nakum ― CSIR

37 Ms. Dipti L. Namera ― CSIR

38 Mr. Denish J.Viradiya ― CSIR

GATE

39 Mr. Gautam M. Dhuda GATE GATE

40 Mr. Jayant B. Rathod ― ―

41 Mr. Haresh J. Gangadiya ― ―

42 Mr. Pankaj Chovatiya ― ―

43 Mr. Bharat H. Bariya ― ―

44 Mr. Denish J. Viradiya ― ―

45 Mr. Nilesh Vadodariya ― ―

46 Mr. Mayur Pathar ― ―

47 Mr. Kiran Nakum ‗ ‗

48 Mr. Haresh J. Gangadiya CSIR NET

G SLET Sept. June 2013

49 Mr. Gautam M. Dhuda G SLET

50 Ms. Ankita A. Bhalu ―

51 Mr. Kalpen V. Chavda ―

52 Mr. Pankaj Chovatiya ―

53 Mr. Bharat H. Bariya ―

54 Mr. Jayant B. Rathod ―

55 Mr. Kiran Nakum ―

56 Mr. Paresh D. Ladva ―

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57 Mr. Yogesh Ajudiya ―

58 Mr. Dharmesh Sankharwa ―

59 Ms. Ranjan C. Khunt ―

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage

against enrolled

UG to PG -

PG to M. Phil. -

PG to Ph. D. 40

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral 2

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

10

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Entrepreneurs:

I. Dr. Vipin Patel, Endoc Pharma Ltd., Shapar-

Veraval.

II. S. D. Sorathia, Endoc Pharma Ltd., Shaper-

Veraval

III. Dr. S. H. Kavathia, Luptite Polyres. Ind.,

Rajkot.

IV. Dr. B. G. Manvar, Entrepreneur, Luptite

Polyres. Ind., Rajkot.

V. Dr. Vaibhav Ramani, Enron CRO, Shaper-

Veraval

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36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 62

From other universities within state 25

From universities from other states 13

From universities outside the country 0

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D. and D. Litt. during the assessment

period: NIL

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: 2

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: 12

c) Total number of class-rooms: 7

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: NIL

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e) Students‘ Laboratories: 6

f) Research Laboratories: 4

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

a) From the host Institution/University

List of Doctoral Students

Sr. No. Name Supervisor Year

1 Dr. J. J. Surani Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

2 Dr. A. S. Doshi Dr. H. S. Joshi 2009

3 Dr. D. N. Joshipura Dr. A. K. Shah 2009

4 Dr. H. V. Mathukia Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

5 Dr. S. H. Jarsania Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

6 Dr. N. P. Kapuriya Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2009

7 Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti Singh Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2009

8 Dr. R. Kakadia Dr. A.K. Shah 2009

9 Dr. N. K. Godvani Dr. S. Baluja 2009

10 Dr. A.A. Kulshrestha Dr. S. Baluja 2009

11 Dr. G.G. Dubal Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

12 Dr. H. B. Patel Dr. H. S. Joshi 2009

13 Dr. P.R. Vachharajani Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

14 Dr. S. D. Tala Dr. H. S. Joshi 2009

15 Dr. M. J. Solanki Dr. V. H. Shah 2009

16 Dr. A. M. Pansuriya Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2009

17 Dr. V. R. Ram Dr. H. S. Joshi 2010

18 Dr. C. V. Bhuva Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2010

19 Dr. Amit. R. Trivedi Dr. V. H. Shah 2010

20 Dr. K. A. Joshi Dr. H. S. Joshi 2010

21 Dr. M. M.Savant Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2010

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22 Dr. K. L. Dubal Dr. H. S. Joshi 2010

23 Dr. B. D. Bhuva Dr. P.H. Parsania 2010

24 Dr. P. K. Mer Dr. P.H. Parsania 2010

25 Dr. R. H. Bhalodiya Dr. S. Baluja 2010

26 Dr. R. V. Gajera Dr. S. Baluja 2010

27 Dr. S. K. Matariya Dr. P. H. Parsania 2010

28 Dr. N. J. Vekariya Dr. S. Baluja 2010

29 Dr. M. P. Bhatt Dr. S. Baluja 2011

30 Dr. R. S. Thakkar Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

31 Dr. S. P. Parekh Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

32 Dr. N. U. Pandya Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

33 Dr. S. A. Thakarar Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

34 Dr. G. J. Kher Dr. H. S. Joshi 2011

35 Dr. C. P. Vakhariya Dr. V. H. Shah 2011

36 Dr.(Miss) D. K. Dodiya Dr. V. H. Shah 2011

37 Dr. N. K. Chavda Dr. M. K. Shah 2011

38 Dr. U. G. Pathak Dr. P.H. Parsania 2011

39 Dr. J. V. Patel Dr. P.H. Parsania 2011

40 Dr. H. O. Kaila Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

41 Dr. Jagdish Movalia Dr. S. Baluja 2011

42 Dr. B. S. Savalia Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

43 Dr. H. K. Ram Dr. V. H. Shah 2011

44 Dr. M. A. Ambasania Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

45 Dr. B. L. Dodiya Dr. H. S. Joshi 2011

46 Dr. (Mrs). P. P. Adroja Dr. P.H. Parsania 2011

47 Dr. B. R. Marvania Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

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48 Dr. A. J. Bavishi Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

49 Dr. R. S. Chaniyara Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

50 Dr. H. K. Vala Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

51 Dr. H. T. Saravaia Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

52 Dr. P. P. Pipaliya Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2011

53 Dr. D. Bhavsar Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

54 Dr. (Miss) M. N. Parmar Dr. A.K. Shah 2011

55 Dr. A. S. Patel Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2011

56 Dr. R. M.Tada Dr. M. K. Shah 2012

57 Dr. P. V. Vekariya Dr. H. S. Joshi 2012

58 Dr. V. B. Audichya Dr. Y. T. Naliapara 2012

59 Dr. Suresh B. Koradiya Dr. P. H. Parsania 2012

60 Dr. Bipin H. Dholariya Dr. V. H. Shah 2012

61 Dr. Lina D. Joshi Dr. P. H. Parsania 2012

62 Dr. Vaibhav S. Ramani Dr. A. K. Shah 2012

63 Dr. Vipul B. Kataria Dr. V. H. Shah 2012

64 Dr. Minaxi Maru Dr. M. K. Shah 2012

65 Dr. Ashish B. Patel Dr. Shipra Baluja 2013

66 Dr. Rizwan Y. Ghumara Dr. P. H. Parsania 2013

List of Research Associates:

1. Amit Trivedi 2010 Dept. of Chemistry,

Saurashtra University

2. J. V. Patel 2011 Dept. of Chemistry,

Saurashtra University

3. V. B. Kataria 2012 Dept. of Chemistry,

Saurashtra University

b) Other Institution/University:

S. No. Name of fellow Year

Doctoral/

postdoctorate Name of Institute

1 Vaibhav Mehta 2005 Doctorate Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven

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2008 Post Doctorate

Humboldt

Institut fur Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie, Georg –

August -Universität Göttingen

2 Sachin Modha 2008 Doctorate Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

3 Nigam Mishra 2010 Doctorate Do

4 Deepak Vachani 2010 Doctorate Do

5 JitendraBarival 2009 Post Doctorate Do

6 JalpaTrivedi 2009 Post Doctorate Do

7 Bharat Savaliya 2009 Pre Doctorate Do

8 RupeshKhunt 2008 PostDoctorate-1

Vienna University of

Technology, Inst. of Applied

Synthetic Chemistry

2009 PostDoctorate-2 KatholiekeUniversiteit Leuven

9 Priti Shah 2006 Post Doctorate

Vienna University of

Technology, Inst. of Applied

Synthetic Chemistry

12 Pratik

Ambasana 2013

Visiting Ph. D.

Scholar Katholieke Universiteit, Leuv

13 Himanshu

Butani 2013

Visiting Ph. D.

Scholar Katholieke Universiteit, Leuv

14 Vicky D. Jain 2013 Research

assistant Academia Sinica,Taipei,Taiwan

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University: NIL

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so highlight the methodology.

Yes. Suggestions from internal and external experts are taken into consideration for

framing the syllabus. Comments and views of experts from industries are also taken

into consideration for professional and practical features of syllabus.

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback?

YES. Faculty is invited to share their feedback on syllabus on regular basis in

Staff council. Proper updating and/or modification in syllabus is then approached

in accordance with the comments.

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

YES. Curriculum as well as teaching methodology are updated and improved as

per comments and requirements.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the Department

utilize the feedback?

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YES. During updating of syllabus, employers feedback is always taken into

consideration for better employability.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1) Dr. Dharmesh B. Desai, Vice President, Solaris Chemtech Ind. Ltd, Baroda.

2) Dr. Dharmendra Thaker, Head, R & D, Solaris Chemtech Ind. Ltd, Baroda.

3) Dr. Jyoti Singh, Deputy General manager, Sci-Edge Information, Pune.

4) Dr. Priti Shah, Manager, QA, Torrent Pharmaceutical Ltd., Ghandinagar.

5) Dr. Virendra Kachhadia, Senior Manager, Orchid, Chennai.

6) Dr. M. R. Sanaria, Senior Manager, GullBensen, Baroda.

7) Dr. Niraj Shah, General manager, Macleods Pharma, Mumbai.

8) Dr. Nikhil Bhatt, General Manager, R & D, Lupin Ltd., Baroda.

9) Dr. Maitreya Joshi, Manager, Gujrat Insecticide Ltd., Ankleshwer.

10) Dr. Rajesh Loria, Manager, Lupin Ltd., Pune.

11) Dr. Nikunj Kacchadia, Manager, Dabar Research Centre, Sahibabad.

12) Dr. Mausami Chavada, Manager, Unichem Laboratories, Baroda.

13) Dr. J. K. Joshi, Manager, Atul, Valsad.

14) Dr. Dilip Vadalia, Asst. Manager, Atul, Valsad.

15) Dr. Anjana Shah, Assi., Manager, ADL, Unimerk, Ahmedabad.

16) Dr. Asif Solanki, Senior Scientist, Assi., Manager, ADL, Unimerk, Ahmedabad.

17) Dr. Paresh Zalavadia, Senior Group Leader, Oxygen Health care, Ahmedabad.

18) Dr. Ashish Doshi, USFDA Incharge, Lupin Ltd., Pune.

19) Dr. Hitarth Acharya, Group Leader-Organic Synthesis, Adventus Laboratories

Pvt. Ltd., Baroda.

20) Dr. S. B. Bhatt, M. D., Natural Solution Inc. & Natural API Solution, Baroda.

21) Dr. Ashish Trivedi, Scientist, Dishmann, Ahmedabad.

22) Dr. Niral Mehta, Research Scientist, R & D, Berryplastics Co., Baroda.

23) Dr. Arti Pandya, Senior Scientist, IPA, Cadella, Ahmedabad.

24) Dr. Bhavin Shukla, , Senior Scientist, IPA, Cadella, Ahmedabad.

25) Dr. Bhagwati, Research Scientist, Biotech Deptt., UK.

26) Dr. Dinesh Manvar, Research Associate, Rutgers biomedical and health Sciences,

Newark (USA).

27) Dr. Vaibhav Mehta, Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Oxford University, UK.

28) Dr. Amit Trivedi, D. S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow, Bhavnagar University,

Bhavnagar.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:

Following foreign scientists have visited Department of Chemistry to deliver lectures

1. Prof. Andrea Vasella Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Switzerland

2. Prof. Ulrich Jordis University of Technology, Vienna, Australia

3. Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala University of Minnesota, USA

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4. Dr. Mukund Chorghade President, THINQ Pharma, USA

5. Dr. Domenico Spinelli Università di Bologna, Italy

6. Prof. Colin Suckling University of Strathclyde, UK

7. Mr. Viren Mehta USA

8. Prof. Nicole Jeanne Moreau President of IUPAC, France

9. Dr. Akhil Vaidya Drexel University, USA

10. Prof. Erik Van der Eycken Katholieke Universiteit, Belgium

11. Prof Dr. Johan Van der Eycken Ghent University, Belgium

12. Dr. Mulchand Patel Distinguished Professor, University of Buffalo, USA

13. Prof. Henk Timmerman VU University, Netherland

14. Dr. T. V. Radhakrishna US Vitamins, USA

15. Prof. Ariga Katsuhiko Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Following Indian scientists who have visited Department of Chemistry to deliver

lectures

1. Dr. Rashmi Barbhaiya MD, CEO, and co‐founder of Advinus Therapeutics,

Bangalore

2. Dr. T. Rajamannar Director, SPARC Ltd. (Sun Pharma), Vadodara

3. Mr. Sandip Parekh Director, Unimark Remedies Ltd., Bavla

4. Dr. R. C. Gupta GM, Torrent Research Centre, Gandhinagar

5. Dr. H. G. Koshia Commissioner, Food & Drug Control Admn,Gandhinagar

6. Prof. Dr. B. P. Bandgar VC, Solapur University, Solapur

7. Prof. R. K. Goel Former VC, MS University, Vadodara

8. Dr. J. S. Yadav Director, IICT, Hydrabad

9. Dr. C. M. Gupta Former Director, CDRI, Lucknow

10. Dr. Keshav deo VP, Wockhardt Research Centre,Aurangabad

11. Mr. Bharat Mehta Chairman, Calyx Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai

12. Dr. A. K. Goshwami M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur

13. Prof. S. C. Ameta President, Indian Chemical Society

14. Dr. G. C. Saxena President, Indian Council of Chemists

15. Prof. Harish Padh VC, SP University, V. V. Nagar, Anand

16. Dr. S. P. Adeshara Food & Drugs Control, Commissioner

17. Prof. Y. K. Agrawal Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

18. Dr. Ashok Vaidya SPARC, Mumbai 19. Prof. H. Illa JNCSAR, Bangalore

20. Prof. Virendra Parmar Delhi University, Delhi

21. Prof. P. T. Perumal CLRI, Chennai

22. Dr. V. G. Nayak President, Alembic Ltd., Vadodara

23. Prof. M. M. Sharma Former Director, UDCT, Mumbai

24. Mr. Kantisen Shroff Chairman, Excel Crop Care Ltd., Bhuj

25. Dr. B Gopalan Chief Scientific Officer, Aurobindo Pharma,Chennai

26. Mr. Chetan Majnudar Director, Claris Life Science Ltd., Ahmedabad

27. Dr. Bharat Trivedi Wokhardt, Aurangabad

28. Dr. Sunil Nadkarni VP, Torrent Research Centre, Gandhinagar

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Audio-visual teaching methodology by utilizing Overhead Projectors, and

Digital Projectors.

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Conceptual and mechanistic understating by performing experiments.

Yearly industrial visits.

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

Through getting constant feedbacks from employers, other experts and from students.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Environment awareness

Green chemistry awareness

Safety awareness

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

Short and long Industrial visits

Picnics

NET, GATE, SLET, and other competitive examinations

e-workshops for scifinder & other web based resources

Lecture series of eminent speakers

Enterpreneurship awareness

Social services awareness

Blood Donation Camp.

Thelesemina Camp.

Cultural and Sports Programs.

Yoga Shivir.

English classes.

E-resource workshop.

Workshop on Patent awareness.

Workshop on IPR.

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details.

The Department of Chemistry is graded by both University Grant Commission and

Department of Science & Technology and DOC has been qualified for UGC-SAP

DRS-II and DST-phase II programme on the basis of outstanding performance over

last 9 years. Over and above DST has given National Facility programme of Rs. 6.00

crore.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied

1. The Department of Chemistry has shown overall leadership not only in the specific

areas of specialization but also shown its capacity to develop their students in various

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other areas. DOC has make its several outstanding work in terms of teaching,

research, extension in frontal areas of chemistry and in many interdisciplinary

subjects at the interface of chemistry.

2. Building Donation for Dr. Gardi Research Centre: 1. New building of National

Facility is constructed worth Rs.1.5 Crore of 35,000 sq. ft. The civil work is almost

95% over on First and Second floor. Third floor is also completed. This building is

constructed with the generous donation from Dr. Dipchand Gardi of Rupees 84.00

lacs in the first round, 46.00 lacs in second phase and Rs. 100.00 lacs in the third

phase is assured. The building will be known as Dr. Dipchand Gardi Drug Research

Centre. All sophisticated instruments purchased in NFDD will be housed and utilized

permanently in this complex.

3. Saurashtra University Vikas fund: Remaining Amount for construction & other

facility is from Saurashtra University‘s own resources (approx. 2.20 crore).

3. An auditorium of 280 capacities which has a partition facility for converting two

mini auditoriums is ready for use at additional cost of Rs. 70.00 lacs.

4. Academic institution supported by department of Chemistry

• Kamani Science College, Amreli.

• Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar.

• R. D. Gardi Pharmacy College, Rajkot..

• Bio‐Science Dept., Saurashtra University, Rajkot

• Pharmacy Dept. , Saurashtra University, Rajkot

• Physics Dept. , Saurashtra University, Rajkot

• Virani science College, Rajkot.

• S. P. University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar.

• Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Baroda.

• Vikram University, Ujjain.

• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.

• Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan

• Om Shanti Eng. College, Rajkot.

• V. V. P Engineering College, Rajkot

• Rajkot Municipal Corporation, Rajkot

• Gujarat Technical University (GTU), Ahmedabad

• Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar

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• Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma University, Kachchh

• Sir P. P. Institute of Science, Bhavnagar

• Christ College, Rajkot

• Matushri Virbaima Mahila College, Rajkot

• University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

• Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

• University of Delhi, New Delhi

5. Department supported instrument facilities to pharmaceuticals & other industries

• EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

• Pharmachem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

• Adani Food Products, Rajkot

• Malwin Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

• Samfine Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

• Biodeal Laboratories, Surendranagar

• Royal Thermoset Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

• Parth laboratories Pvt Ltd., Rajkot

• Atkotia Agrotech Pvt Ltd., Rajkot

• Scientila Agrotech Pvt Ltd., Rajkot

• Radhe energy Pvt Ltd., Rajkot

• Maps laboratories Pvt Ltd., Morvi

• Scent Pharma Pvt Ltd., Rajkot

• Anlon CRO, Rajkot

• Parth Food Products, Rajkot

• Vedantika Herbals, Rajkot

• Claris life scinces Ltd., Ahmedabad

• Unimark Remedies Ltd., Ahmedabad

• Zydus research center, Ahmedabad

• Oxygen health care, Bavla, Ahmedabad

6. Polymer Technology

7. Process of Four keto drugs formulation is developed and technology was

transferred to Claries Life Sciences.

8. Deuterium labeling of Pharmaceutical products.

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51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

Department

Strengths:

1. Infrastructural facilities are improved through Government of India (DST),

Government of Gujarat and philanthropist Dr. Deepchand Gardi.

2. During last two years considerable number of students have cleared various

competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, GPSE etc.

3. Sincere effords of Department led to increasing number of students in appearing

competitive examinations.

4. Research output in terms of national and international publications is maximum in

Gujarat state.

5. Number of Ph. Ds awarded in last four years is maximum.

Weaknesses

1. Shortage of teaching and non-tearching staff.

2. Students lack English proficiency.

3. Students lack self preparation and preparation of text materials and use of text

books.

Opportunities

1. Because of improved infrastructure facilities, maximum manpower will be

trained for research and industrial training.

2. Department can support small as well as large scale industries to solve their

problems.

3. Students can get opportunity to widen their knowledge by interacting with

national and international eminient scientists.

Challenges

1. To attract foreign students for higher education and research.

2. International collaboration to be strengthened.

3. Industry-academic interaction to be strengthened through collaborative work and

quality education.

4. English proficiency to be increased in students.

52. Future plans of the Department

Food testing/ laboratory. (to be approved by government)

Drugs & Pharmaceutical analytical laboratory. (to be approved by government)

Environment monitoring laboratory. (to be approved by government)

Will train more than 500 Science Graduates under PG Diploma in Sophisticated

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Analytical Instruments. (Skill development for employability)

Will run following training programmes.

1 Day Programme: 30 Programmers per anum

2 Days Programme: 30 Programmers per anum

3 Days Programme : 15 Programmers per anum

7 Days Programmers

5 Programmers per anum

Will assist in improving Process Chemistry to Small Pharma Industries for their

competitiveness.

Will create new chemical entities 5-6 per year. (Drug Research)

Will develop human resource in IPR, Patents and Informatics.

Will develop Deuterium Labelling Techniques. (With BRNS, BARC, Mumbai)

Will isolate alkaloids from medicinal plants. (Under NMPB, New Delhi)

Will develop few new molecules for anticancer, antiTB, antiHIV, antimalarial,

etc. for preclinical trials. (With International Tie up/ MoU)

Will also train school teachers and lecturers.

Will create approx. 500 professional instrument operators.

Will also develop facilities for drug discovery software system and their experts.

Will also create synthetic chemistry experts and researchers.

Sophisticated Instruments are to be utilized fully for supporting industrial growth

in Gujarat, to train Human resource and to carry out other extension activities to

other institutes.

Will have exchange of Students, Researchers & Scientists & Faculties to and

from various European countries, USA, Russia & SAARC countries.

Polymer Technology.

Deuterium Technology to be extended.

Introduction of recent courses in Syllabus.

Modification of Syllabus, curriculum and also dissertation work.

Industrial training component to be added for selected students as a part of

curriculum at the end of 3rd

or 4th

semester.

Appendix-1

List of Publications (2009-2013)

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Prof. P. H. Parsania

1. A cleaner approach for reduction of some symmetric diimines using NaBH4, V. K.

Aghera and P. H. Parsania, Ind. J. Chem.,48B, 438-442 (2009).

2. Performance evaluation of treated–untreated jute–carbon and glass–carbon hybrid

composites of bisphenol-C based mixed epoxy–phenolic resins, V. A. Patel, B. D.

Bhuva, and P. H. Parsania, J. Reinf. Plast. and Compos., 28, 2549-2556 (2009).

3. Preparation and physico-chemical study of jute–carbon hybrid composites of

bisphenol-C based mixed epoxy–phenolic resins, V. A. Patel, B. D. Bhuva, and P. H.

Parsania, J. Reinf. Plast. and Compos.,28 (16), 2025-2033 (2009).

4. Density, Viscosity and ultrasonic velocity studies of cardo group containing

symmetric double Schiff bases solutions at 303, 308 and 313 K, B. J. Gangani and P.

H. Parsania, J. Ind. Chem. Soc. 86, 942-949 (2009).

5. Ultrasonic velocity and molecular interaction study of biphenol derivatives at 300C,

D. D. Madhvi, F. D. Karia and P. H. Parsania, J. Ind. Chem. Soc. 86, 588-593 (2009).

6. Synthesis and characterization of poly (1,1‘-bi-2-naphthylidene- toluene-2,4-

disulfonate), J. P. Patel and P. H. Parsania, Phosphorous, Sulfur, Silicone and Related

Elements, 185,447–454 (2010).

7. Performance evaluation of alkali and acrylic acid treated-untreated jute composites of

mixed epoxy-phenolic resins, V. A. Patel and P. H. Parsania, J Reinfo. Plast. and

Compos., 29(5), 725-730 (2010).

8. Preparation and physico-chemical study of glass–sisal (treated– untreated) hybrid

composites of bisphenol-C based mixed epoxy–phenolic resins, V. A. Patel and P. H.

Parsania, J. Reinfo. Plast. and Compos., 29(1), 52-59 (2010).

9. Physico-chemical study of CPOL-701–glass/jute composites, Pooja P. Adroja, J. P.

Patel, N. M. Mehta and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plast. Techno. Engg. 49(5), 449-453,

2010.

10. Preparation and physico-chemical study of sandwich glass-jute-bisphenol-C-

formaldehyde resin, J. P. Patel, N. M. Mehta and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plast.

Technol. and Engg., 49(8) 822-826, 2010.

11. Ultrasonic velocity and related acoustical parameters of 2,(2-4-dinitrophenoxy)-1-

[2,4-dinitrophenoxy)naphthalene-1-yl] naphthalene solutions at 350C, Pooja. P.

Adroja, S. P. Gami, J. P. Patel and P. H. Parsania, J. Ind. Chem. Soc. 87,679-683,

2010.

12. Studies on jute/glass/hybrid composites of polyurethane based on epoxy resin of 9,9‘-

bis(4-hydroxy phenyl) anthrone-10(EBAN) and PEG-200, B. D. Bhuva and P. H.

Parsania, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 118, 1469-1475, 2010.

13. The preparation and physico-chemical study of glass, jute, and hybrid glass-jute

bisphenol-C epoxy resin composites, S. B. Koradiya, J. P. Patel and P. H. Parsania,

Polym. Plast. Technol. And Engg. 49(14), 1445-1449, 2010.

14. Preparation, mechanical and water absorption study of jute composites of acrylate-

maleate-unsaturated polyester resins, P.K. Mer, P. H. Parsania, J. Polym. Mater.

27(4), 369-378, 2010.

15. Investigation of acoustical properties of poly (1,1‘-bi-2-naphthylidene toluene-2,4-

disulfonate) solutions at 35 OC, J. P. Patel and P. H. Parsania, J. Pure Appl. Ultrason.

32, 85-88, 2010.

16. Synthesis, curing behavior and characterization of epoxyacylate and triethylamine

cured epoxy resin of 1,1‘-bis(3-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexane, Pooja P.

Adroja, S. B. Koradiya and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plast. Technol. And Engg., 50,52-

58,2011.

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17. Use of renewable resources in making composites and their physico-chemical study,

S. B. Koradiya, Pooja P. Adroja and P. H. Parsania, J. Reinf. Plast. and

Compos.,30(2), 161-168, 2011.

18. Synthesis and thermal study of cured epoxy-acrylate-maleate, unsaturated polyester

and their interpenetrating networks of varying compositions, P.K. Mer, P. H. Parsania,

Polym. Plast. Technol. and Engg, 50(3), 282-287, 2011.

19. Ultrasonic speed and related acoustical parameters of 1,1‘-binaphthalene-2,2‘-diyl

diacetate solutions at 308.15K, Pooja P. Adroja, S. P. Gami, J. P. Patel and P. H.

Parsania, E- Journal of Chemistry, 8(2), 762-766, 2011.

20. Synthesis and physico-chemical study of high-performance ether-sulfonate

copolymer, S. K. Matariya and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plast. Technol. and Engg.,

50(5), 459-465, 2011.

21. Preparation, mechanical and electrical properties of glass and jute-epoxy polyurethane

composites, Pooja P. Adroja, S. B. Kordiya, J. P. Patel and P. H. Parsania, Polym.

Plast. Technol. and Engg., 50(9), 937-940, 2011.

22. Effect of temperature and solvent on the ultrasonic velocity and allied acoustical

parameters of the epoxy oleate of 9,9‘-bis(4-hydroyphenyl)anthrone-10 solutions, B.

D. Bhuva and P. H. Parsania, J. Solution Chemistry 40(4),719-726,2011.

23. Synthesis, speed of ultrasound and associated acoustical parameters of epoxy acrylate

of 9,9‘-bis(4-hydroxy phenyl)anthrone-10 solutions. B. D. Bhuva and P. H. Parsania,

J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 121(3), 1304-1310, 2011.

24. Effect of temperature and solvents on speed of ultrasound and allied acoustical

parameters of epoxy ricinol of 9,9‘-bis(4-hydroxy phenyl) anthrone-10 solutions. B.

D. Bhuva and P. H. Parsania, J. Ind. Chem. Soc., 88, 357-363, 2011.

25. Synthesis and Spectral Study of R, R‘,4,4‘-Cyclohexylidene Diphenyloxy Acetic

acids with Antimicrobial Activity, D. R. Bhadja and P.H. Parsania, Oriental Journal of

Chemistry, 27: 4, 1699-1704, 2011.

26. Synthesis, Spectral Study and Antimicrobial Screening of Poly (4,4‘-

Cyclohexylidene-R, R‘-Diphenylene Diphosphate), D. R. Bhadja and P.H. Parsania,

Oriental Journal of Chemistry,27:3, 1133-1139, 2011

27. Synthesis, spectral and thermal study of novel epoxy resins based on cardo symmetric

double Schiff bases, U. G. Pathak and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plas. Technol. & Engg.,

51(1), 75-79, 2012.

28. Syntheses and comparative physico-chemical study of epoxy-polyester polyols and

their polyurethanes for surface coating, P. P. Adroja, S. B. Koradiya, J. P. Patel and P.

H. Parsania, J. Polym. Mater., 29 (1), 101-108, 2012.

29. Syntheses and a comparative physico-chemical study of cardo epoxy-

isophthalate/terephthalate polyesters. P. P. Adroja and P. H. Parsania, J. Polym.

Mater., 29 (1), 109-114, 2012.

30. Synthesis and characterization of poly (4, 4‘-isopropylidene diphenylene diphenyl

ether-4,4‘-disulfonate), S. K. Matariya and P. H. Parsania, J. Polym. Mater., 29 (1),

137-143, 2012.

31. Ultrasonic Speed and Thermodynamic Parameters of Novel Epoxy Resin Solutions

Based on Cardo Symmetric Double Schiff Bases at 308.15 K, U.G. Pathak · J.V. Patel

· P.H. Parsania J Solution Chem. 41:755–765, 2012.

32. Synthesis and Characterization of Copolysulfonates of Bisphenol-A, Bisphenol-C and

Toluene 2, 4-Disulfonyl Chloride, S. K. Matariya and P. H. Parsania, Polym. Plast.

Technol and Engg. 51 : 9, 891-895, 2012.

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33. Synthesis, spectral and thermal study of novel bisbenzoxazines based on cardo

symmetric double Schiff bases, J. V. Patel, U. G. Pathak and P. H. Parsania, J. Sci. &

Ind. Res. 71, 544-548, 2012.

34. Curing, Spectral and Thermal Study of Epoxy Resin of Bisphenol-C and Its Polyester

Polyols Based Polyurethanes, Suresh B. Koradiya , Pooja P. Adroja , Jignesh P. Patel

, Rizwan Y. Ghumara & Parsotam H. Parsania. Polymer-Plastics Technology and

Engineering, 51:15, 1545-1549, (2012)

35. Synthesis, Spectral and Thermal Analysis of Unsaturated Copoly(ester-amide) of

Cardo Epoxy Resin, Jignesh P. Patel and P. H. Parsania, J. Polym. Mater 29, (4), 451-

457, 2012.

36. Synthesis and characterization of copolysulfonate of 1,1‘- bis (3-methyl-4-

hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexane, bisphenol-A, and 4,4‘-diphenyl disulfonyl chloride, L.

D. Joshi and P. H. Parsania, Designed monomer and polymer,16(2), 185-190, 2013.

37. Physico-chemical study of chalcone moiety containing epoxy resin and its fiber

reinforced composites, Pooja P. Adroja, R.Y. Ghumara & P.H. Parsania, Designed

monomer and polymer, DOI:10.1080/15685551.2012.747168.

38. Synthesis, characterization, and dynamic DSC curing kinetics of novel epoxy resin of

2,4,6-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-3-5-triazine,Rizwan Y. Ghumara, Pooja P. Adroja &

P. H. Parsania, J Therm Anal Calorim, DOI 10.1007/s10973-013-2984-8.

Prof. A. K. Shah

1. An Isocratic Method for Quantification of Valproic Acid and Its Related Impurities

Using Ion Pair Reagent by Ultraperformance Liquid Chromatography. Rakshit

Thakkar, Hitesh Saravaia, Mrunal Ambasana, Madhavi Patel, and Anamik Shah,

ISRN Chromatography, Volume 2012, Article ID 836132, doi:10.5402/2012/836132

2. Diversity oriented efficient access of trisubstituted purines via sequential

regioselective Mitsunobu coupling and SNAr based C6 functionalizations. Manvar, A.

and Shah, A. Tetrahedron, 2012 (In Press) Doi:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2012.10.079

3. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of diversely substituted N-aryl-2-oxindoles.Manvar,

A., Bavishi, A., Loriya, R., Jaggi, M., Shah, A. Med. Chem. Res. 2013 (In Press) Doi:

10.1007/s00044-012-0309-2.

4. Syntheses and in vitro biological screening of 1-aryl-10H-

[1,2,4]triazolo[3‘,4‘:3,4][1,2,4]triazino[5,6-b]indoles. Upadhyay, K., Manvar, A.,

Loddo, R., La Colla, P., Virsodiya, V., Trivedi, J., Chaniyara, R., Shah, A. Med.

Chem. Res. 2013 (In Press) Doi: 10.1007/s00044-012-0342-1.

5. DBU catalyzed multi-component synthesis: Facile access of 4,5,6,9-tetrahydro-

pyrido[3,2-c]quinolines. Chaniyara, R., Thakrar, S., Kakadiya,R., Marvania,B.,

Detroja,D., Vekariya,N., Upadhyay,K., Manvar, A., Shah A. J. Heterocycl. Chem.

2013, 49 (In Press)

6. Evaluation of Structurally Diverse Benzoazepines Clubbed with Coumarins as

Mycobacterium tuberculosis agents.Upadhyay, K.; Manvar, A.; Rawal, K.; Joshi, S.;

Naliapara, Y.; Trivedi, J.; Chaniyara, R.; Shah, A. Chem. Bio. Drug Des. 2012, 80,

1003 – 1008.

7. Microwave assisted rapid, efficient and Facile Synthesis of Some Substituted 1-((5-

(benzofuran-2-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)methyl)amine derivatives. Shailesh Thakrar,

Dhairya Bhavsar, Vishwa Dhinoja, Pratik Ambasana, Anamik Shah, Chemistry &

Biology Interface, 2012, 2, 6, 409-419

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8. A Rapid microwave assisted synthesis of novel 1,4-dihydropyridines derivatives

under aqueous medium. Shailesh Thakrar, Dhairya Bhavsar, Vicky Jain, Anamik

Shah, Chemistry & Biology Interface, 2012, 2, 4, 220-227.

9. Synthesis and anti-HIV activity of novel N-((1, 3-substituted diphenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-

yl) methylene)-2-methylindoline-1-amine derivatives using MTT method. Shailesh

Thakrar, Nilay Pandya, Hardevsinh Vala, Abhay Bavishi, Ashish Radadiya,

Chrishtophe Pannecouque, Anamik K. Shah, Chemistry & Biology Interface, 2012, 2,

2, 107-113.

10. Method Development and Validation of Stability Indicating Isocratic RP-UPLC

Method for Assay of Terazosin Hydrochloride Dihydrate in Pharmaceutical Tablets.

Batuk Dabhi, Darshna Pandya, Ashika Parmar, Yashwantsinh jadeja, Madhavi

Patel,Hetal Jebaliya, Denish Karia, Anamik Shah, Inventi Rapid: Pharm Analysis &

Quality Assurance, Vol. 2012, Article ID- "Inventi:ppaqa/453/12", 2012.

11. Fuller's earth catalyzed rapid synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes under solvent free

condition, Naval Kapuriya, Rajesh Kakadiya, Mahesh Savant, Akshay Pansuriya,

Chirag Bhuva, Anil Patel, Piyush Pipaliya, Vipul Audichya, Sarala Gangadharaiah,

Sridhar Anandalwar, Javaregowda Prasad, Anamik Shah, Yogesh Naliapara, Indian

Journal of Chemistry, 51B, 1032-1038, 2012.

12. HPTLC Method for Estimation of Dronedarone Hydrochloride in both Bulk Drug and

Pharmaceutical Dosage Form. Batuk Dabhi, Hetal Jebaliya, Madhavi Patel,

Yashwantsinh Jadeja, Denish Karia, Anamik Shah, Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res.,

17(1), 2012; no. 11, 48-51.

13. Synthesis and Antitumor Evaluation of Novel Benzo[d]pyrrolo[2,1-b]thiazole

Derivatives, R. Chaniyara, S. Tala, C.-W. Chen, P.-C. Lee, R. Kakadiya, H. Dong, B.

Marvania, C.-H. Chen, T.-C. Chou, T.-C. Lee, A. Shah, T.-L. Su, European Journal of

Medicinal Chemistry, 2012, doi:10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.03.030.

14. 1,4-Benzodiazepine as Cholecystokinin receptor antagonist: A Review. Anamik K.

Shah, Jalpa Bariwal, Sumit Bansal, Jasreen Chugh and Jitender B. Bariwal, Chemistry

& Biology Interface, 2(1), 12-30, 2012.

15. A rapid and highly efficient microwave synthesis of highly functionalized chalcones

derivatives, Shailesh Thakrar and Anamik Shah, Int.J. ChemTech Res.,4(1), 394-402,

2012.

16. A Chromatographic Determination of Aripiprazole using HPLC and UPLC: A

Comparative Validation Study. R. S. Thakkar, H. T. Saravaia, M. A. Ambasana, H. O.

Kaila and A. K. Shah, Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 73 (4): 439-443, 2011.

17. Novel bifunctional alkylating agents, 5,10-dihydropyrrolo[1,2-b]isoquinoline

derivatives, synthesis and biological activity. Ravi Chaniyara, Naval Kapuriya, Huajin

Dong, Pei-Chih Lee, Sharda Suman, Bhavin Marvania, Ting-Chao Chou, Te-Chang

Lee, Rajesh Kakadiya, Anamik Shah, Tsann-Long Su, Bioorganic & Medicinal

Chemistry, 19, 275–286, 2011.

18. Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel water-soluble N-mustards as

potential anticancer agents. Naval Kapuriya, Rajesh Kakadiya, Huajin Dong, Amit

Kumar, Pei-Chih Lee, Xiuguo Zhang, Ting-Chao Chou, Te-Chang Lee, Ching-Huang

Chen, King Lam, Bhavin Marvania, Anamik Shah, Tsann-Long Su, Bioorganic &

Medicinal Chemistry, 19, 471–485, 2011.

19. Design, synthesis and antitumor evaluation of phenyl N-mustard-quinazoline

conjugates. Bhavin Marvania, Pei-Chih Lee, Ravi Chaniyara, Huajin Dong, Sharda

Suman, Rajesh Kakadiya, Ting-Chao Chou, Te-Chang Lee, Anamik Shah, Tsann-

Long Su, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 19, 1987–1998, 2011.

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20. Structure–activity relationship of 2-hydroxy-2-aryl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-

a]pyrimidinium salts and 2N-substituted 4(5)-aryl-2-amino-1H-imidazoles as

inhibitors of biofilm formation by Salmonella Typhimurium and Pseudomonas

aeruginosa. Hans P. L. Steenackers, Denis S. Ermolat‘ev, Bharat Savaliya, Ami De

Weerdt, David De Coster, Anamik Shah, Erik V. Van der Eycken, Dirk E. De

Vos,Jozef Vanderleyden, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Bioorganic & Medicinal

Chemistry, 19, 3462–3473, 2011.

21. Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-styrylcoumarin derivatives as inhibitors of

TNF-a and IL-6 with anti-tubercular activity. Kuldip Upadhyay, Abhay Bavishi,

Shailesh Thakrar, Ashish Radadiya, Hardevsinh Vala, Shrey Parekh, Dhairya

Bhavsar, Mahesh Savant, Manisha Parmar, Priti Adlakha, Anamik Shah, Bioorganic

& Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 21, 2547–2549, 2011.

22. Synthesis and in vitro anti-HIV activity of N-1,3-benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl-2-(2-oxo-2H-

chromen-4-yl)acetamide derivatives using MTT method. Dhairya Bhavsar, Jalpa

Trivedi, Shrey Parekh, Mahesh Savant, Shailesh Thakrar, Abhay Bavishi, Ashish

Radadiya, Hardevsinh Vala, Jignesh Lunagariya, Manisha Parmar, Ladwa Paresh,

Roberta Loddo, Anamik Shah, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 21, 3443–

3446, 2011.

23. Diversity oriented design of various hydrazides and their in vitro evaluation against

Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv strains. Atul Manvar, Abhay Bavishi, Ashish

Radadiya, Jignesh Patel, Vipul Vora, Narshih Dodia, Kena Rawal, Anamik Shah,

Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 21, 4728–4731, 2011.

24. Synthesis of some novel benzofuran-2-yl(4,5-dihyro-3,5-substituted diphenylpyrazol-

1-yl) methanones and studies on the antiproliferative effects and reversal of multidrug

resistance of human MDR1-gene transfected mouse lymphoma cells in vitro. Shrey

Parekh, Dhairya Bhavsar, Mahesh Savant, Shailesh Thakrar, Abhay Bavishi, Manisha

Parmar, Hardevsinh Vala, Ashish Radadiya, Nilay Pandya, Juliana Serly, Joseph

Molnár, Anamik Shah, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 46, 1942-1948,

2011.

25. A concise synthetic strategy to functionalized chromenones via [5+1]

heteroannulation and facile C–N/C–S/C–O bond formation with various nucleophiles.

Mahesh M. Savant, Neetha S. Gowda, Akshay M. Pansuriya, Chirag V. Bhuva, Naval

Kapuriya, Sridhar M. Anandalwar, Shashidhara J. Prasad, Anamik Shah, Yogesh T.

Naliapara, Tetrahedron Letters, 52, 254–257, 2011.

26. Synthesis and Crystal Structure Study of 4-Anilino-3-[(4-benzylpiperazin-1-yl)-

methyl]-2H-chromen-2-one. S. NEETHA, D. N. JOSHIPURA, M. A. SRIDHAR, J.

Shashidhara PRASAD, and Anamik SHAH, X-ray Structure Analysis Online, 27,

2011.

27. Structure−Activity Relationship of 4(5)-Aryl-2-amino-1H-imidazoles, N1-Substituted

2-Aminoimidazoles and Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidinium Salts as Inhibitors of Biofilm

Formation by Salmonella Typhimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Hans P. L.

Steenackers, Denis S. Ermolat‘ev, Bharat Savaliya, Ami De Weerdt, David De

Coster, Anamik Shah, Erik V. Van der Eycken, Dirk E. De Vos, Jozef Vanderleyden,

Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 54(2), 472-484, 2011.

28. A Stability–indicating HPLC Method for Assay of Lercanidipine Hydrochloride in

Tablets and for Determining Content Uniformity,HO Kaila, MA Ambasana, RS

Thakkar, HT Saravaia, AK Shah,Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

72(3),381-384, 2010.

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29. Synthesis, in vitro antitubercular activity and 3D-QSAR study of 1,4-

dihydropyridines, Atul T. Manvar, Raghuvir R. S. Pissurlenkar, Vijay R. Virsodia,

Kuldip D. Upadhyay, Dinesh R. Manvar, Arun K. Mishra, Hrishikesh D. Acharya,

Alpesh R. Parecha, Chintan D. Dholakia and Anamik K. Shah, Molecular Diversity,

14, 2010

30. Potent DNA-directed alkylating agents: Synthesis and biological activity of phenyl N-

mustard-quinoline conjugates having a urea or hydrazinecarboxamide linker,

Kakadiya Rajesh, Dong Huajin, Kumar Amit, Narsinh Dodia, Zhang Xiuguo, Chou

Ting-Chao, Lee Te-Chang, Shah Anamik, Su Tsann-Long, Bioorganic & medicinal

chemistry, 18(6), 2285-99, 2010.

31. ChemInform Abstract: Fused Quinoline Heterocycles. Part 9. First Example of a 3,4-

Diamino-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinoline and a 3-Azido-1H-1,2,4,5,6,6a-

hexaazabenzo[a]indacene, Ramadan Ahmed Mekheimer, Afaf Mohamed Abdel

Hameed, Saeed Mohamed Refaey, Mohamed Ashry Ibrahim, Kamal Usef Sadek,

Anamik Shah, ChemInform, 41(1), 2010.

32. Screening for In Vitro Antimycobacterial Activity and Three-Dimensional

Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship (3D-QSAR) Study of 4-

(arylamino)coumarin Derivatives, Vijay Virsdoia, Mushtaque S. Shaikh, Atul

Manvar, Bhavik Desai, Alpesh Parecha, Raju Loriya, Kinnari Dholariya, Gautam

Patel, Vipul Vora, Kuldip Upadhyay, Karia Denish, Anamik Shah, Evans C.

Coutinho, Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 76(5), 412-424(13), 2010.

33. Therapeutic capacities of natural and synthetic antioxidants (alone or in combination

with B Vitamins) in the restoration of mercury inhibited Na+, K+ anc Ca++ ATPases,

SOOD, P. P., RAO, A. P., BHARMAL, F. AND SHAH, A., Journal of Cell and

Tissue Research, 9(3), 2037-2042, 2009.

34. Fused Quinoline Heterocycles VIII: Synthesis of polyfunctionally substituted

pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolin-4(5H)-ones. Ramadan Ahmed Mekheimer, Saeed M. Refaey,

Kamal Usef Sadek, Afaf M. Abdel Hameed, Mohamed Ashry Ibrahim and Anamik

Shah, J. Chem. Res., 735-737, 2008.

35. Fused Quinoline Heterocycles IX: First example of a 3,4-diamino-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-

c]quinoline and a 3-azido-1H-1,2,4,5,6,6a-hexaazabenzo[a] indacene. Ramadan

Ahmed Mekheimer, Afaf Mohamed Abdel Hameed, Saeed Mohamed Refaey,

Mohamed Ashry Ibrahim, Kamal Usef Sadek and Anamik Shah, Z. Naturforsch.,

64b, 973-979, 2009.

36. Superiority of Herbal and Natural Antioxidants Mix Therapy Over Their Individual

Applications In Methylmercury Stressed Chick: 1.Curcumin,Vitaminbcomplex

Andglutathionecombinations, Sood, P. P., Joshi, R., Gupte,K., Vekariya, V., Vekaria,

P., Delvadiya, C., Ankola, P., Barchha, S.,Manvar, R., Joshi, K. K. And Shah, A.,

Journal Of Cell And Tissue Research, 9(2), 1803-1810, 2009.

37. Fused Quinoline heterocycles part 8: synthesis of poly fuctionally substituted

pyrazolo[4,3-C] quinoline 4(5H)-ones, Ramdan Ahmed , Saeed M., Refaey Kamal

USef Sadak, Ataf Mohammed Abdel HAmeed, Mohmed Ashry Ibrahim, Anamik

Shah, Cheminform, 40(21), 2009.

38. Potent Antitumor Bifunctional DNA Alkylating Agents, Synthesis and Biological

Activities of 3a-Aza-cyclopenta[a] indenes, Rajesh Kakadiya, Huajin Dong, Pei-Chih

Lee, Naval Kapuriya, Xiuguo Zhang, Ting-Chao Chou, Te-Chang Lee, Kalpana

Kapuriya, Anamik Shah, Tsann-Long Su, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 17,

5614–5626, 2009.

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39. Superiority of herbal and natural antioxidants mix therapy over their individual

applications in methylmercury stressed chich, P.P. Sood, Joshi. R., Gupte K.,

Vekariya V., Vekaria P., Delvadiya C., Ankola P., Barchha S., Manvar R. , Joshi K.

K. And Shah A., Journal of cell and tissue research, 9(2), 1803-1810, 2009.

40. Synthesis of 1-(2, 6-dichlorophenyl)-3-methylene-1, 3-dihydro-indole-2-one

derivatives and invitro anti cancer evaluation against SW620 colon cancer cell line.

Vijay Virsodia, Atul Manvar, Kuldip Upadhyay, Rajesh Loriya, Denish Karia, Manu

Jaggi, Anu Singh, Rama Mukharjee, Mushtaque S. Shaikh, Evans C. Coutinho,

Anamik Shah. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 44, 1355-1362, 2009.

41. Synthesis, characterization, crystal and molecular structure analysis of 2,6-dimethyl-

3-acetyl-5-carbomethoxy-4-(3-ntrophenyl)-1, 4-dihydropyridine. Priti Adlakha, S.

Naveen, S. Lakshmi, Atul Manvar, Denish Karia, Anamik Shah, M. A. Sridhar, J.

Shashidhara Prasad, Journal of Crystallography, 39, 389-394, 2009.

42. DP7, a novel Dihydropyridines MDR reverter, shows only weak inhibititory activity

on human CYP 3A enzyme(s), Paola D‘Elia, Francesco De Matteis,

Stefania Dragoni, Anamik Shah, Giampietro Sgaragli, Massimo Valoti., 614(1-3), 7-

13, 2009.

43. Synthesis, in vitro anti-tubercular activity and 3D-QSAR study of 1, 4-

Dihydropyridines. Atul T Manvar, Raghuvir R Pissurlenkar, Vijay R Virsodia, Kuldip

D Upadhyay, Dinesh R Manvar; Arun K Mishra; Hrishikesh D Acharya; Alpesh R

Parecha; Chintan D Dholakia; Anamik K Shah; Evans Clifton Coutinho, Molecular

Diversity, 2009.

44. Catalyst-Free, Rapid Synthesis of Fused Bicyclic thiazolo-Pyrimidine and Pyrimido-

thiazine Derivatives by a Microwave Assisted Method. Vijay R. Virsodia, Nikhil R.

Vekariya, Atul T. Manvar,, Rupesh C. Khunt, Bhavin R. Marvania, Bharat S.

Savalia, and Anamik K. Shah, Phosphorous, Sulphur and Silicon, 184(1), 34-44,

2009.

Prof. V. H. Shah

1. A facile Synthesis of some indolylazetidinones and substituted

indolylthioazetidinones, by P. R. Vachharajani, Bhavin Trivedi, Gaurang Dubal,

Manish Solanki, Amit Trivedi. Organic Chemistry (Rajkot, India), 5(3), 266-269,

2009.

2. A new synthetic approach and biological evaluation of novel phenothiazines

bearing tert-butyl group, by Amit R. Trivedi; Arif B. Siddiqui; Dipti K.

Dodiya; Manish J. Soalnki; Viresh H. Shah. Journal of Sulfur Chemistry. 30(6), 590-

595, 2009.

3. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 1-aryl-3-methyl-4-(5‘-chloro-3‘-methyl-1‘-

phenylpyrazilo-4‘-yl)-4,4adihydro-6H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]-1,3-thiazolidino[3,2-

a]pyrimidine-5-ones, by A. R. Trivedi, N. R. Ravat and V. H Shah J. Inst. Chemists

(India). 81(1), 2009.

4. Synthesis, characterization and biological screening of some novel tetrahydroquinazoline derivatives, by S. J. Vaghasia, D. K. Dodiya, A. R. Trivedi, H.

K. Ram and V. H. Shah. Indian Journal of Chemistry (Section B), 49B, 802-806,

2010.

5. Novel dihydropyrimidines as a potential new class of antitubercular agents, by Amit

R. Trivedi, Vimal R. Bhuva, Bipin H. Dholariya, Dipti K. Dodiya, Vipul B.

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Kataria and Viresh H. Shah. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 20, 6100-

6102, 2010.

6. Synthesis and antimycobacterial evaluation of various 6-substituted pyrazolo[3,4-

d]pyrimidine derivatives. Trivedi, Amit; Vaghasiya, Shailesh; Dholariya,

Bipin; Dodiya, Dipti; Shah, Viresh, Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal

Chemistry, 25, 893-899, 2010.

7. Synthesis and biological evaluation of some novel N-aryl-1,4-dihydropyridines as

potential antitubercular agents, by Amit Trivedi, Bipin Dholariya, Dipti Dodiya, Vipul

Kataria, Vimal Bhuva, Viresh shah. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters,

21(18), 5181-5183, 2011.

8. Synthesis and biological evaluation of some novel 1,4-dihydropyridines as potential

antitubercular agents, by Amit Trivedi, Dipti Dodiya, Bipin Dholariya, Vipul Kataria,

Vimal Bhuva, Viresh shah. Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 78(5), 881-886, 2011.

9. Synthesis and anti-tubercular evaluation of some novel pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine

derivatives, by Amit R. Trivedi, Bipin H. Dholariya, Chintan P. Vakhariya, Dipti K.

Dodiya, Haresh K. Ram, Vipul B. Kataria, Arif B. Siddiqui and Viresh H. Shah.

Medicinal Chemistry Research, Online First (DOI: 10.1007/s00044-011-9712-3),

2011.

10. Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of novel benzo[b]thiophenes comprising β-

lactam nucleus, by Amit R. Trivedi, Jignesh M Desai, Bipin H. Dholariya, Dipti

Dodiya and Viresh H. Shah. Medicinal Chemistry Research, Online First

(DOI: 10.1007/s00044-011-9669-2), 2011.

11. Advances in the Synthesis of Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines, by Dipti K. Dodiya, Amit R.

Trivedi, Vipul B. Kataria, Viresh H. Shah. Current organic Chemistry, Accepted, in

press.

Prof. H. S. Joshi

1. Validated LC method for simultaneous analysis of cephexime and ordiazole in

commercial tablet, Kher Govind, Vijay Ram, Pandya Gaurang, H.S.Joshi,

International Journal of Chemtech Research 4,3,1124,2012

2. Mass Spectrometric Analysis of lipid present in leaves of Alinthus Excesla, Vijay

Ram, Kamlesh Khokhani, H.S.Joshi, Taslimahmed Khatri, International Journal of

Pharmatech Research, 4, 1, 227, 2012

3. Spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of aminoacid present in leaves of

Alinthus Excesla, Vijay Ram, Kamlesh Khokhani, H.S.Joshi, Taslimahmed Khatri,

International Journal of Chemtech Research, 4,1,389, 2012

4. Synthesis and biological study of some new chalcones and oxopyrimidines containing

imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine nucleus, M.J.Joshi, P.B.Vekariya, B.L.Dodiya,

R.M.Ghetiya, H.S.Joshi, Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 49,1,130, 2012

5. Development and validation of a stability indiacting HPLC assay methold for

simultaneous determination of spironolactone and furosemide in tablet formulation,

Vijay Ram, Pragnesh Dave, Hitendra Joshi, Journal of Chromatographic Science,

50,8,721, 2012

6. Synthesis and characterization of 1-phenyl-3-(propan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-5-ol single

crystal, P.M.Vyas, J.D.Akbari, S.D.Tala, H.S.Joshi, Crystal research technology,

47,7,763, 2012

7. Specrophotometric method development and validation for the determination of

spriolactone and furosemide by UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Kapil Dubal, Govind

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Kher, H.S.Joshi, Vijay Ram, International Journal of Waster Water treatment and

Green Chemistry, 3,1, 39, 2012

8. S. D. Tala, P. B. Vekariya, R. M. Ghetiya, B. L. Dodiya and H. S. Joshi* Synthesis

and biological study of some new chalcones and pyrazoles derivatives, Indian journal

of chemistry section-B, Accepted article [ Pb:3/4(SCCB-1682)/2011].

9. P. D. Zalavadiya, R. M. Ghetiya, B. L. Dodiya, P. B. Vekariya and H. S. Joshi*

Synthesis of some new dihydropyrimidines by iodine as a catalyst at ambient

temperature and evaluation of their biological activity, journal of heterocyclic

chemistry, Accepted article [MS No. JHET-10-0340].

10. Spectrophotometric and Chromatographic Analysis of Amino Acids Present in Leaves

of Ailanthus Excelsa-Kamlesh Khokhani, Vijay Ram, Jyotindra Bhatt, Taslimahemad

Khatri, and Hitendra Joshi, IJCTR OCT-DEC 2011 PAPER NO.224

11. Development and validation of a stability indicating UPLC assay method for

determination of Leflunomide in tablet formulation-Govind J. Kher, Vijay R. Ram ,

Gaurang P. Pandya; and Hitendra S. Joshi*-Der Chemica Sinica, 2011, 2(5):65-74

12. Diisopropyl 1-(4-meth-oxy-phen-yl)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitro-phen-yl)-1,4-dihydro-

pyridine -3, 5-dicarboxyl-ate-By Kapoor, Kamini; Gupta, Vivek K.; Kant, Rajni;

Pawar, Milind P.; Joshi, Hitendra S., Acta Crystallographica, Section E: Structure

Reports Online (2011), E67(11). DOI:10.1107/S1600536811042073

13. (E)-3-(Furan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxy phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one-By Kapoor, Kamini;

Gupta, Vivek K.; Kant, Rajni; Pandya, Jalpa R.; Lade, Sunil B.; Joshi, Hitendra S.,

Acta Crystallographica, Section E: Structure Reports Online (2011), E67 (12), o3185.

, DOI:10.1107/S160053681104373X

14. Reversed-phase ultra-performance liquid chromatographic method development and

validation for determination of impurities related to torsemide tablets-By Patel Hitesh

B; Mohan Arivozhi; Joshi Hitendra S, Journal of AOAC International (2011), 94(1),

143-9,

15. Development and validation of a stability indicating UPLC method for determination

of ticlopidine hydrochloride in its tablet formulation -By Ram, Vijay; Kher, Govind;

Dubal, Kapil; Dodiya, Bhavesh; Joshi, Hitendra -From Saudi Pharmaceutical

Journal (2011), 19(3), 159-164.

16. HPLC method development and validation of combined dosage form of atenolol and

indapamide in tablet- By Kher, Govind J.; Ram, Vijay R.; Dodiya, Bhavesh L.; Joshi,

Hitendra S.-International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (2011), 3(3), 3277-

3298

.

17. Spectrophotometric method development and validation for determination of

lamotrigine in tablet formulation- Kher, Govind J.; Ram, Vijay R.; Pandia, Gaurang

G.; Joshi, Hitendra S.- International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (2011),

3(3), 3231-3238.

18. Cocrystallization of two tautomers: 1-phenyl-3-(propan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrazol-5-

one and 1-phenyl-3-(propan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-5-ol-By Kapoor, Kamini; Gupta, Vivek

K.; Rajnikant; Vyas, Poorvesh M.; Joshi, Mihir J.; Tada, Satish D.; Sarothia, Satish

M.; Joshi, H. S.-From X-Ray Structure Analysis Online (2011), 27(10), 59-60.

DOI:10.2116/xraystruct.27.59

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19. Development and validation of a stability indicating UPLC assay method for

determination of Leflunomide in tablet formulation-By Kher, Govind J.; Ram, Vijay

R.; Pandya, Gaurang P.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Chemica Sinica (2011), 2(5), 65-74.

20. Chromatographic separation and spectroscopic characterization of the E/Z isomers of

acrivastine-By Davadra, Prakash M.; Dabhi, Batuk; Singh, Manoj K.; Jain, Mukul R.;

Joshi, Hitendra S.; Bapodra, Atul H.-From Chirality (2011), 23(10), 955-960.

21. A validated chiral RP-HPLC method for the enantiomeric separation of duloxetine

hydrochloride using Chiral-AGP as the stationary phase- By Davadra, Prakash M.;

Patel, Snehal J.; Jain, Mukul R.; Patel, Pankaj R.; Joshi, Hitendra S.; Bapodra, Atul

H.-From Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies (2011), 34(16),

1699-1711.

22. Synthesis of oxadiazoles and pyrazolones as antimycobacterial and antimicrobial

agents By Thaker, K. M.; Ghetiya, R. M.; Tala, S. D.; Dodiya, B. L.; Joshi, K. A.;

Dubal, K. L.; Joshi, H. S.-From Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section B: Organic

Chemistry Including Medicinal Chemistry (2011), 50B (5), 738-744.

23. Development and validation of a stability indicating method for the enantioselective

estimation of omeprazole enantiomers in the enteric-coated formulations by high-

performance liquid chromatography-By Vyas, Samir; Patel, Ajay; Ladva, Kartik D.;

Joshi, H. S.; Bapodra, Atul H.-From Journal of Pharmacy and BioAllied Sciences

(2011), 3(2), 310-314.-DOI:10.4103/0975-7406.80766

24. Validation of a stability-indicating LC method for assay of leflunomide in tablets and

for determination of content uniformity-By Kher, Govind J.; Ram, Vijay R.; Dubal,

Kapil L.; Bapodara, Atul H.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From International Journal of

ChemTech Research (2011), 3(2), 523-530.

25. Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of pyrazoline derivatives-By Patel, M. R.;

Dodiya, B. L.; Ghetiya, R. M.; Joshi, K. A.; Vekariya, P. B.; Bapodara, A. H.; Joshi,

H. S. International Journal of ChemTech Research (2011), 3(2), 967-974.

26. Development and validation of a stability indicating HPLC assay method for

determination of lamotrigine in tablet formulation-By Ram, Vijay R.; Kher, Govind

J.; Dubal, Kapil L.; Pandya, Gaurang P.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Chemica Sinica

(2011), 2(2), 58-65.

27. Spectrophotometric method development and validation for determination of

ticlopidine hydrochloride in tablet formulation-By Ram, Vijay R.; Kher, Govind J.;

Dubal, Kapil L.; Dodiya, Bhavesh L.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From International Journal of

Pharmacy and Technology (2011), 3(1), 1343-1350.

28. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new 1,3,4-thiadiazoles and 1,3,4-

thiadiazines containing 1,2,4-triazolo nucleus-By Purohit, Dushyant H.; Dodiya,

Bhavesh L.; Ghetiya, Renish M.; Vekariya, Piyush B.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Acta

Chimica Slovenica (2011), 58(1), 53-59.

29. Development and validation of a stability indicating HPLC assay method for

determination of ticlopidine hydrochloride in tablet formulation-By Ram, V. R.; Kher,

G. J.; Dubal, K. L.; Dodiya, B. L.; Pandya, G. P.; Joshi, H. S.-From International

Journal of ChemTech Research (2011), 3(1), 192-198.

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30. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new benzo[b]thiophene incorporated

dihydroquinolines-By Thaker, K. M.; Dodiya, B. L.; Joshi, K. A.; Ghetiya, R. M.;

Vekariya, P. B.; Joshi, H. S.-From Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry (2010),

20(1), 21-24.

31. Evaluations of antimicrobial activity of some pharmacological important

dihydropyrimidines compounds-By Joshi, K. K.; Akbari, J.; Joshi, H. S., Journal of

Cell and Tissue Research (2010), 10(2), 2243-2250.

32. Synthesis and spectrophotometric studies of Fe(III)-HMCNP complex and their use

as an analytical reagent-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Dubal, Kapil L.; Ram, Vijay R.;

Bapodra, Atul H.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From PRAJNA--Journal of Pure and Applied

Sciences (2009), 17, 68-73.

33. Synthesis and spectrophotometric studies of Ni(II)-HMCPP complex and their use as

an analytical reagent-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Kher, Govind J.; Dodiya,

Bhavesh L.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Analytical Chemistry: An Indian Journal (2009),

8(4), 430-435.

34. Synthesis and spectrophotometric studies of Mn(II)-HMCNP complex and their use

as an analytical reagent-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Kher, Govind J.; Joshi,

Kaushik A.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Analytical Chemistry: An Indian Journal (2009),

8(4), 424-429.

35. Synthesis and spectrophotometric studies of Mn(II)-HMCPP complex and their use

as an analytical reagent-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Joshi, Kaushik A.;

Tala, Satish D.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Journal of the Institution of Chemists (India)

(2009), 81(5), 132-140.

36. Synthesis, antimicrobial and antitubercular activity of some cyclohexenone and

indazole derivatives-By Vyas, D. H.; Tala, S. D.; Akbari, J. D.; Dhaduk, M. F.; Joshi,

H. S.- Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section B: Organic Chemistry Including

Medicinal Chemistry (2009), 48B(10), 1405-1410.

37. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some new cyanopyridine and cyanopyrans

towards Mycobacteriumtuberculosis and other microorganisms-By Vyas, D. H.; Tala,

S. D.; Akbari, J. D.; Dhaduk, M. F.; Joshi, K. A.; Joshi, H. S.-From Indian Journal of

Chemistry, Section B: Organic Chemistry Including Medicinal Chemistry (2009),

48B(6), 833-839

38. GC-MS studies of the fatty acids obtained from leave extract of ailanthus excels-

From Natural Products: An Indian Journal (2009), 5(2), 61-64.

39. Spectrophotometric and synthesis study of complexation of Cu(II) with 1-(4'-

hydroxy-8'-methylcoumarin-3'-yl)-3-o-nitrophenyl-2-propen-2-one-By Dave, Shailesh

M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Dubal, Kapil L.; Kher, Govind J.; Joshi, Kaushik A.; Joshi,

Hitendra S. Analytical Chemistry: An Indian Journal (2009), 8(2), 150-154.

40. Synthesis and spectrophotometric studies of Zn(II)-HMCPP complex and their use as

an analytical reagent-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Joshi, Kaushik A.; Tala,

Satish D.; Dubal, Kapil L.; Kher, Govind J.; Joshi.Hitendra S.From Analytical

Chemistry: An Indian Journal (2009), 8(2), 145-149.

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41. Spectrophotometric studies of Ni(II)-HMCNP complex for determination of Ni(II)

metal ion-By Dave, Shailesh M.; Ram, Vijay R.; Dubal, Kapil L.; Kher, Govind J.;

Tala, Satish D.; Joshi, Hitendra S.-From Analytical Chemistry: An Indian Journal

(2009), 8(2), 140-144.

42. Synthesis, antitubercular and antimicrobial activity of some new N-aryl-1,4-

dihydropyridines containing furan nucleus-By Rokad, S. V.; Tala, S. D.; Akbari, J.

D.; Dhaduk, M. F.; Joshi, H. S.-Journal of the Indian Chemical Society (2009), 86(2),

186-191.

43. Synthesis and biological study of oxopyrimidines and thiopyrimidines of 2-(2,4-

dichlorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-carbaldehyde-By Ladani, M. J.; Tala, S. D.;

Akbari, J. D.; Dhaduk, M. F.; Joshi, H. S.-Journal of the Indian Chemical Society

(2009), 86(1), 104-108.

44. Validated column high-performance liquid chromatographic method for

determination of aspirin and clopidogrel in combined tablets in the presence of

degradation products formed under ICH-recommended stress conditions-By

Kachhadia, Pankaj K.; Doshi, Ashish S.; Joshi, Hitendra S.- Journal of AOAC

International (2009), 92(1), 152-157.

45. Multi-Component Synthesis of Dihydropyrimidines by Iodine Catalyst at Ambient

Temperature and in-vitro Antimycobacterial Activity -By Zalavadiya, Paresh; Tala,

Satish; Akbari, Jignesh; Joshi, Hitendra -Archiv der Pharmazie (Weinheim,

Germany) (2009), 342(8), 469-475.

46. Specrophotometric method development and validation for the determination of

spriolactone and furosemide by UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Kapil Dubal, Govind

Kher, H.S.Joshi, Vijay Ram, International Journal of Drug Development And

Technology(2011) 1(3-4) 103-110.

Prof. Shipra Baluja

1. ―Synthesis and Thermal Analysis of Some 1, 2, 4-Triazole Derivatives". Shipra Baluja, Nikunj

Kachhadia and Asif Solanki, Int. J. Pure Appl. Chem., 4 179-186 (2009).

2. ―Solubility of Difloxacin in acetone, methanol and ethanol from (293.15 to 313.15) K‖. Shipra

Baluja, Rahul Bhalodia, Ravi Gajera, Nayan Vekariya and Mehul Bhatt, J. Chem. Eng. Data,

54, 1091-1093 (2009).

3. ―Thermal studies of some Schiff bases of p-amino phenol‖. S. Baluja, K. P. Vaishnani and

Nikunj Kachhadia. J. Ultra. Sci. Phy. Sci., 21, 67-72 (2009).

4. ―Physicochemical studies of some azomethines of p-amino benzoic acid in some solvents at

308.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja, Pranav Inamdar and Jagdish Movaliya, Icfai. J. Chem., II, 22-30

(2009).

5. ―Synthesis and ultrasonic studies of some dihydropyrimidines in different solvents at 298.15

K‖. Shipra Baluja, Rahul Bhalodia and Ravi Gajera, Int. J. Appl. Chem., 5, 47-55 (2009).

6. ―Physicochemical studies of some azomethines of 5-amino isophthalic acid in solutions of

DMF and DMSO at 308.15 K‖. Nayan Vekariya, Pravin Kasundra and Shipra Baluja, Int. J.

Chem. Sci., 7(1), 533-538 (2009).

7. ―Dissociation constant of some pyrazole Schiff bases in DMF and THF‖. S. Baluja, N. Godvani

and J. Javiya, J. Ultra. Sci. Phy. Sci., 21 (2009).

8. ―Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activity of some metal complexes containing

Schiff bases of triazole derivatives‖. Shipra Baluja, Nikunj Kachhadia, Nilesh Godvani, Ratish

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Nair, Sumitra Chanda and Parag Ajudia. Inst. Chem., 81, 110-118 (2009).

9. ―Sonochemical Synthesis of some Schiff bases‖. S. Baluja, N. Kachhadia, A. Solanki and

Jagdish Movaliya, Int. J. Chem. Sci., 7(2), 976-980 (2009).

10. ―Microwave promoted synthesis of some novel Schiff bases‖. A. Kulshrestha, Samrat Dwivedi

and Shipra Baluja, Int. J. Syn. Charact., 2(1), 9-11 (2009).

11. ―The solution heat and conductance of some azomethines nonwater solutions at 308 K‖. S.

Baluja and M. Bhatt, Russ. J. Phys. Chem. A, 83, 36-38 (2009).

12. ―Dissociation constant of some derivatives of 4-amino benzoic acid in mixed solvents ‖. Shipra

Baluja, Pranav Inamdar and Mehul Bhatt, Prajna-J. Pure Appl. Sci., 17, 065-067 (2009).

13. ―Antibacterial studies of some metal complexes of coumarin chalcones: Part-II, Shipra Baluja,

Jagdish Movalia and Rahul Bhalodia, J. Inst. Chem., 81, 102-109 (2009).

14. ―Acoustical Studies of some derivatives of 1,5-benzodiazepines in dimethyl formamide and

tetrahydrofuran solutions at 298.15 K‖. S. Baluja, J. Movalia and N. Godvani, Russ. J. Phys.

Chem. A. 83, 2223-2229 (2009).

15. ―Solubility of Cholesterol in some alcohols from 293.15 to 318.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja, Ravi

Gajera, Nayan Vekariya, Mehul Bhatt and Rahul Bhalodia, Archiv. Appl. Sci. Res., 1, 263-270

(2009).

16. ―Studies of heat of solution and conductance of some azo methines in solutions at 318.15K‖,

Shipra Baluja and Mehul Bhatt, Acta Ciencia Indica, XXXV, 291-296 (2009).

17. ―Acoustical studies of some derivatives of 4-amino benzoic acid in 1,4- dioxane and DMF at

318.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja, Mayur Soni and Pranav Inamdar, Ife J. Sci., In Press, (2009).

18. ―Synthesis and acoustical studies of some chalcones of furaldehyde in different solvents at 308.15K‖. Shipra Baluja, N. Vekaria, R. Gajera and A. Kulshrestha, Int. J. Appl. Chem., 5,

(2009).

19. ―Solubility of biologically active Chalcones in 1,4-dioxane and N, N/-dimethyl formamide

from (298.15-318.15)K‖, Shipra Baluja, Ravi Gajera and Anchal Kulshreshtha, J. Chem. Eng.

Data, 55, 574-577 (2010).

20. ―Synthesis and antibacterial activity of some chalcones‖, Shipra Baluja, Nilesh Godvani,

Mehul Bhatt, Jigna Parekh, Yogeshkumar Vaghasiya, Sumitra Chanda and Ravi Gajera, J. Ind.

Chem. Soc., 87, 637-642 (2010).

21. ―Synthesis and antibacterial activity of some new triazole derivatives‖, Sumitra Chanda,

Yogesh Baravalia and Shipra Baluja, Archi. Appl. Sci. Res., 2(3), 117-126 (2010).

22. ―Evaluation of antibacterial activity of some Schiff bases‖, Shipra Baluja, Jigna Parekh,

Sumitra Chanda and K. P. Vaishnani, J. Ind. Chem. Soc., 87, 1-5 (2010).

23. ―Acoustical properties of Schiff base solutions in DMF‖, Shipra Baluja, Kirti P. Vaishnani,

Ravi Gajera and Nikunj Kachhadia, Latin Am. Appl. Res., 40, 249-254 (2010).

24. ―Synthesis and antimicrobial screening of 1,6-dihydropyrimidine derivatives‖, Shipra Baluja,

Ravi Gajera, Anchal Kulshreshtha, Ashish Patel, Sumitra Chanda, Yogesh Vaghasiya and

Yogesh Barvaliya, Archi. Appl. Sci. Res., 2(2), 72-78 (2010).

25. ―Dissociation constant of some derivatives of 5-aminoisophthalic acid in mixed solvents‖. Shipra

Baluja, Rahul Bhalodia and P. Kasundara. Russ. J. Phys. Chem. A, 84, 2268-2269 (2010).\

26. ―Solubility of 5-amino Salicylic acid in different solvents at various temperatures‖, Ashish Patel,

Arun Vaghasiya, Ravi Gajera and Shipra Baluja, J. Chem. Eng. Data, 55, 1453-1455 (2010).

27. ―Adiabatic Compressibilities of some synthesized derivatives of dihydropyrimidines in N, N-

Dimethylformamide and Dimethylsulfoxide at 298.15 K". S. Baluja, R. Bhalodia and R. Gajera,

Russ. J. Phys. Chem., 84, 1-6 (2010).

28. ―Study of molecular interactions of Loperamide drug in different solvents at 308.15 K‖, Nilesh

Godvani, Jagdish Movalia, Ravi Gajera and Shipra Baluja, Res. J. Pharma. Bio. Chem. Sci., 1,

67- 73 (2010).

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29. ―Studies on thermodynamic properties of some imidazolinone derivatives in DMF at 308.15 K‖,

Shipra Baluja, Asif Solanki and Nikunj Kachhadia, Chin. J. Chem. Eng., 18, 306-311 (2010).

30. ―Solubility of Ofloxacin in 1,2-Dichloromethane, Chloroform, Carbon Tetrachloride, and Water

from (293.15 to 313.15) K‖, S. Baluja, R. Gajera, M. Bhatt, R. Bhalodia and N. Vekariya, J.

Chem. Eng. Data, 55, 956-958 (2010).

31. ―Synthesis and antibacterial activity of some synthetic compounds derived from sulphanilamide

and 6-ethylbenzene-1,3-diol‖, Shipra Baluja, Ashish Patel and Sumitra Chanda, J. Chem. Bio.

Phy. Sci., 1, 169-178 (2011).

32. ―Schiff bases-Synthesis, Characterization and antibacterial activity‖, Shipra Baluja, Ashish Patel

and Sumitra Chanda, Res. J. Pharma. Bio. Chem. Sci., 2, 296-304 (2011).

33. ―Acceleration of the effect of solute on the entropy-volume cross fluctuation density in aqueous

2- Butoxyethanol, 1-propanol and glycerol: The fourth derivative of Gibb‘s energy‖, K.

Yoshida, S. Baluja, A. Inaba and Y. Koga, J. Chem. Phys., 134, 214502-214507 (2011).

34. ―Determination of some thermodynamic parameters of dissociation of dihydro pyrimidine

derivatives‖, Rahul Bhalodia, Ravi Gajera and Shipra Baluja, Russ. J. Phys. Chem., 85 (8), 1-3

(2011).

35. ―Experimental determination of a third derivative of G.(III): Differential Pressure Perturbation

Calorimentry (II)‖, Koh Yoshida, Shipra Baluja, Akira Inaba, Ken-ichi Tozaki and Yoshikata

Koga, J. Sol. Chem., 40, 1271-1278 (2011).

36. ―Thermal profile and decomposition kinetics of some new Schiff base derived from 4-amino

antipyrine‖. Shipra Baluja, Jagdish Movaliya and Ashish Patel, J. Chem. Bio. Phy. Sci., 2,

(2012).

37. ―A study of physicochemical properties of some azomethines of vanillin‖, Shipra Baluja, Ashish

Patel and Jagdish Movalia, Ife J. Sci., IV, 46-53 (2011).

38. ―In vitro antifungal activity of some new triazole compounds‖, Sumitra Chanda, Shipra Baluja

and Jigna Parekh, J. Ind. Chem. Soc., 89, 281-285 (2012).

39. ― Excess Thermodynamic properties of binary mixtures of acetophenone with methanol, hexane,

dimethyl formamide and tetrahydrophenone at T=308.15 K‖, Shipra Baluja, Jagdish Movalia

and Nilesh Godvani, Icfai. J. Chem., V(1) 18-25 (2012).

39. ― Ultrasonic velocity studies of solutions of some organic compounds at 298.15 K‖, Shipra Baluja and Falguni Karia, J. Chem. Bio. Phys. Sci., 2, 101-107 (2012).

41. ―Thiopyrimidine derivatives: Synthesis and antibacterial activity‖, Pharma. Chem. J.,46(2), 117-

121 (2012).

42. ― Synthesis and investigation of antibacterial activity of some Schiff bases‖. Shipra Baluja and

Sumitra Chanda, J. Chem. Bio. Phy. Sci.,2(3), 1176-1183 (2012).

43. ― Dissociation constants of some pyrazole schiff bases in Dimethylformamide and Tetrahydro-

furan‖, Jayesh Javiya, Nilesh Godvani and Shipra Baluja, J. Chem. Pharma. Res., 4(4), 2061-

2063 (2012).

44. ―Studies of Molecular Interactions In Solutions of Phenylephrine Drug at 308.15 K‖. Nilesh

Godvani, Jayesh Javiya, Jagdish Movaliya and Shipra Baluja, Asian J. Biochem. Pharma. Res.,

2 (2), 131-139 (2012).

45. ―Pyrazoline derivatives: Synthesis and antibacterial studies‖. S. Baluja and S. Chanda, World

Res. J. Appl. Med. Chem., 1(1), 6-10 (2012).

46. ―Physicochemical studies of some azomethines of p-amino phenol in DMF and DMSO solutions

at 308.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja, Kirit Vaishnani and Jagdish Movaliya, World Res. J. Org. Chem.,

1, (2012).

47. ―Thermal Profile and Decomposition Kinetics of Some Synthesized 1,5-

Benzodiazepines‖, Nilesh Godvani, Jayesh Javiya and Shipra Baluja, Int. J. Chem Tech.

Res.,( USA), 4(3), 928 - 932 (2012).

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48. ―Epoxy Aldehyde Schiff Bases: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Study‖, K. D. Bhesaniya, S.

V. Chanda and S. H. Baluja, Int. J. Pharma. Res. Scho., 1 (4), 6-10 (2012).

49. ― Biological activity of some azomethines of 5-amino isophthalic acid‖. Shipra Baluja

and Kapil Bhesaniya, VAK, Saurashtra University. (2012).

50.‖ Structural Properties of Schiff bases of 4-aminophenol in DMSO solutions‖. Shipra Baluja and

K. P. Vaisnani, World. J. Org. Chem., 1 (2012).

51. ― Density, viscosity and speed of sound in solutions of some imidazolinone derivatives in

DMSO at 308.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja and Nikunj Kachhadia, Int. J. Basic Appl. Chem.

Sci.,2, 63-73 (2012).

52. ― Synthesis and antibacterial studies of benzothiazole-2-amine derivatives‖. Shipra Baluja

and Falguni Karia, VAK, Saurashtra University. (2012).

53. ―Density, viscosity and ultrasound speed of Schiff bases of 4-aminophenol in DMSO

Solutions at 308.15 K‖. Shipra Baluja and K. P. Vaisnani, Russ. J. Phys. Chem., A,

Accepted (2013).

54. ― Ultrasonic studies of antiprotozoal drug in protic and aprotic solvents at 308.15K‖.

Shipra Baluja and Anchal Kulshshtra, Latin Am. Appl. Res., Accepted (2013).

55.‖Acoustical studies of some derivatives of azomethines in methanol and N,N-dimethyl

formamide at 303.15K‖. Shipra Baluja and Kapil Bhesaniya, Phys. Mat. Chem.,

Accepted (2013).

56. ―Thermo Physical Properties of Some Tetrahydropyrimidine Derivatives‖, S. H. Baluja,

K. D. Bhesaniya and AB. Patel, Int. J. Res. Pharma. Biomed. Sci., 4, 81-93 (2013).

57. ― Studies of physic chemical properties of some 4-amino-5-(40methoxyphenyl)-4H-1,2,4-

triazole-3-thiol Schiff bases‖, Shipra Baluja and Asif Solanki, SARJ Phys. Sci.,

Accepted (2013).

Dr. U. C. Bhoya

1. ―Synthesis and study of Ester Mesogenic Homologous Series: Ethyl-o-[p‘-n-

alkoxybenzoyloxy] benzoates‖ Doshi A.V., Joshi C.G. and Bhoya U.C., , Der

PharmaChemica, 3 (5), 2011

2. Doshi A.V., Joshi C.G. and Bhoya U.C., Liquid Crystalline Characteristics of

AzoesterMesogens: p-(p‘-n-alkoxybenzoyloxy) phenyl azo-p‖-methoxy benzene,Der

PharmaChemica, 3 (2), 2011

3. Doshi A.V., Bhoya U.C., Patel R.B., Study of New homologous Series of

AzoesterMesogens: p-(p‘-n-alkoxybenzoyloxy)m-methyl phenyl azo-p‖-methoxy

benzenes,Der PharmaChemica, 3 (3), 2011

4. Doshi A.V., Bhoya U.C., Odedra D.A., Synthesis and Study of New Ester Homologous

Series of Mesomorphs: 4-Ethoxy Phenyl- 4‘-n-alkoxy benzoates,Der PharmaChemica, 3

(3), 2011

5. Doshi.A.V., Bhoya U.C., J.J.Travedi, Determination of Latent Transition Temperatures of

Nonmesomorphs by Extrapolation method in Binary Systems, Molecular Crystal and

Liquid Crystal,Vol. 552, 2012

6. Doshi.A.V., Bhoya U.C., Vyas N.N., Determination of Latent Mesogenic Behavior in

Nonmesomorphs by Extrapolation method,Molecular Crystal and Liquid Crystal, Vol.

552, 2012

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Prof. M. K. Shah

1. Spectroscopic Studies And Antimicrobial Activity Of Binuclear Transition Metal

Complexes Derived From 5-Bromo Salicyldehyde S.N.Dabhi, C.B.Dattani, M.K.Shah

And J.H.Pandya, IJSC , 2(1),(January-June 2009 ) pp.43-46

2. Synthesis And Biological evolution of 3-aryl-2-(2-chloro-6-iodoquinolin-3‘yl)-4-

thiazolidinones ;B.Shah,R.C.Khunt,M.K.Shah*; OCAIJ, June 2009 ,Vol.5,Issue

2,pp.215-217.

3. Synthesis And Antimicrobial Properties Of Transition Metal Complexes Of Novel

Schiff Base Ligand Derived From 5-Bromosalicyldehyde; J.H.Pandya And

M.K.Shah*,JICC, Vol.26.No.2, July-2009 , pp-19-112

4. A simple and one-pot three-component synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines

Minaxi Maru And Manish Shah*, OCAIJ, 5(3), 2009 [360-362]

5. Synthesis and Characterization of Copper(II) complex with 1-(4,5-dimethoxy-2-

nitrobenzylidene) thiosemicarbazide ; Acta Ciencia Indica.Vol.XXXVIIC, No.2, 133-

141 (2011) R.M.Tada,T.S.Mehta and M.K.Shah

6. Synthesis and Characterization of 5,10,15,20-tetra[(3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitro)phenyl]

Porphyrinatocopper(II); Naimish Chavda,Tushar Mehta and Manish SHAH*,Der

Chemica Sinica, 2011,2(1):21-26

7. Synthesis and characterization of some new thiosemicarbazide derivatives and their

transition metal complexes; Rakesh Tada, Naimish Chavda and Manish K. Shah, J.

Chem. Pharm. Res., 2011, 3(2):290-297

8. Synthesis and Characterization of some novel 1H- benzothizole and their derivatives

and their Cu(II) complexes;Minaxi Maru and Manish SHAH*,Der Chemica Sinica,

2012,3(2),481-485

9. Transition Metal complexes of 2-(substituted 1H-pyrazole-4yl)- 1H- benzo[d]

imidazoles: Synthesis and Characterization ; Minaxi Maru and Manish SHAH*, J.

Chem. Pharm. Res., 2012,4(3),1638-1643

10. Synthesis and physico-chemical studies of some divalent transition metal

complexes of 2-(2′-chloro-6′-substituted quinolinyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole ligands,

Minaxi Maru and M.K.Shah, Int. J. Chem. Res., 2012,2(2),14-27.

11. Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Novel 2-(1,3-Substituted 1H-Pyrazol-4-yl)-1H-benzo[d]thiazoles, Minaxi Maru, M.K.Shah;

International Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, (2012), 3(2): 61-64.

12. Synthesis, physico-chemical studies and antimicrobial evaluation of novel 2-

(substituted aryl)-1h-benzo [d]thiazoles and their metal(ii)chloride complexes , minaxi

maru andm. K. Shah, Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, 2012,Vol 4, Issue 3, 388-391

Dr. Y. T. Naliapara

1. Novel dna-directed alkyating agents: design, synthesis and potent antitumor effect of

phenyl n-mustard-9-anilinoacridine conjugates via a carbamate or carbonate linker.

Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry 17, 1264-1275, 2009

2. One-pot synthesis of 5-carboxanilide-dihydropyrimidinones using etidronic acid.

Arkivoc 7, 79-85, 2009

3. Etidronic acid: a new and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of novel 5-nitro-3,4-

dihydropyrimidin-2(1h)-ones. Catalysis lett. 132, 1 , 281-284, 2009

4. Use of cyclic aliphatic ketones for spiro 2-amino-3-cyano pyrano[3,2-c]chromene

formation, arkivoc 12, 254-260, 2009

5. Cation exchange resin (indion 130): an efficient, environment friendly and recyclable

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eterogeneous catalyst for the biginelli condensation. Lett. Org. Chem., 6 (8), 2009

6. Synthesis of some novel trifluoromethylated tetrahydropyrimidines using etidronic

acid and evaluation for antimicrobial activity. Der pharamcia lettre 1 (2), 277-285,

2009

7. Tetraethylammoniumbromide mediated knoevenagel condensation in water, synthesis

of 4-arylmethylene-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone.e. J. Chem. 2009.

8. Water mediated parallel synthesis of n‘-arylmethylene-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2hindazole-

3-carbohydrazide library-e. J. Chem.

9. Synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of some new 5-imidazolinone

derivatives. Org. J., an indian journal 5(2), 237-242, 2009

10. Construction of 3,4-dihydro-1,2-diazete through 4π electron cyclization of 4-hydroxy-

2-oxo-2h chromene-3-carbaldehyde [(1e)-arylmethylene] hydrazone. Journal of

heterocyclic chemistry 47, 3, 513–516, 2010

11. Water mediated construction of trisubstituted pyrazoles/isoxazoles using ketene

dithioacetals. Journal of combinatorial chemistry 2010, 12 (1), 176–180

12. A concise synthetic strategy to functionalized chromenones via [5+1]

heteroannulation and facile c–n/c–s/c–o bond formation with various nucleophiles.

Tetrahedron letters 52, 2, 12 2011, 254–257

13. Synthesis and characterization of n-butyl 4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)- 6-methyl-2-

thioxo-1,2,3,4 tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate nanocrystalline particles by water/

oil microemulsion method. Int. J. Nanosci. 10, 6 (2011) 1237-1244

14. Fuller‘s earth catalised rapid synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes under solvent free

condition. Ind. J. Chem., b 2012, 51b(07), 1032-1038

15. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of some novel imidazole bearing isoxazole

derivatives int. J. Chem. Sci. 10(3), 2012, 1748-1758

Dr. R. C. Khunt

1. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of some new-5-oxoimidazollines,by D.P.

Bhoot, H.G.Sangani, R.C.Khunt and H.H.Patrekh, An Indian

journal,OCAIJ,5/2,2009.

2. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 3-Aryl-2-(2-Chloro-6-Idoquinoline-3-yl)-4-

thiazolidinone, by B.R. Shah, R.C.Khunt and M.K.Shah, An Indian

journal,OCAIJ,5/2,2009.

3. Synthesis of some novel pyrimidinones and their antimicrobial activity, by H.G.

Sangani, R.C.Khunt, K.B. Bhimani and A.R. Parikh, Journal of the Institution of

Chemists (India) (2009), 81(2), 44-46.

4. Synthesis and Characterization of Some Arylamino Derivatives of Chloroquinoline

as Antimicrobial agents, Bhimani K.B.: Khunt R.C.; Sangani H.G., Dhol S.R.;

Detroja D.P. and Parikh A.R; Archives of Applied Science Research, 70,2(1),2010.

5. Synthesis of Some Azetidinone as an Antibacterial and Antitubercular Bioactive

Compounds by Ranjan C. Khunt; Journal of Sciences, published by Gujarat

Government, 166,1(1),2010.

6. Synthesis and Antimicrobial activity of 4-[2‘-(Substituted)-5‘-H-4‘-thiazlidinone-

3‘yl]methyl-6,7-DimethylCoumarin by Denish Karia,RanjanKhunt, Ashok Sarwani,

Kuldeep Upadhyay and Anamik Shah, Journal of Science, 170,1(1),2010.

7. Synthesis and biological evaluation of chalcones and acetylpyrazoline derivatives

comprising furan nucleus as an antitubercular agents, Dinesh Bhoot, Ranjna C.

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Khunt and Hansa Parekh; Med Chem Res. 21,/10, 3233-

32392012,DOI.10.1007/s00044-011-9857-0,2011.

8. Synthesis, antitubercular evaluation and 3D-QSAR study of N-Phenyl-3-(4-

fluorophenyl)-4-substitued pyrazoline derivatives; R. C. Khunt, V. M. Khedkar, R.

S. Chawda, N. A. Chauhan, A. R. Parikh and E.C. Coutinho; Bioorg. Med. Chem.

Lett., 22/ 1, 666–678, 2012,

Dr. Falguni Karia

1. Ultrasonic velocity and molecular interaction study of biphenol

derivatives at 300 C-D. D. Madhvi, F. D. Karia and P. H. Parsania -Journal of Indian Chemical Society, Vol. 86, pp. 588-593, June 2009.

2. Ultrasonic velocity studies of solutions of some organic compounds at

298.15K

Shipra Baluja and FAlguni Karia-Journal of Chemical, Biological and

physical Sciences, Nov 2011-Jan2012. Vol.2.No.1, 101-107

3. Synthesis and antibacterial studies of benzimedazole and 2 -methyl

benzimedazole derivatives.-Falguni Karia and Shipra Baluja-Vak –

University Journal, Sau Uni (2012).

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Evaluation Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Commerce & Business Administration.

2. Year of Establishment: 1979.

3. Is the Department part of a Faculty of the University? YES.

4. Names of Programmes offered: M. Com., M.Phill, Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: Nil.

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

Nil.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil.

8. Examination system: Choice Based Credit System with Semester System.

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Nil.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 01 00 03 (CAS)

Associate Professor 02 02 01 (CAS)

Assistant Professor 04 04 02

Others 00 00 00

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualificatio

n

Desig

nation

Specia

lization

No. of

years

of

experie

nce

No. of

Ph. D./

M. Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr. D. P. Chauhan M.Com.

M.Phill, Ph.

D.

Prof. &

Head

Finance 24

Years

12 / 15

Dr.S. J. Parmar M.Com.,

Ph. D.

Professor Accounting

& Finance

22

Years

12 / 10

Dr. A. K. Chakrawal M.Com.,

Ph. D.

Professor Accounting

& Finance

22

Years

10 / 07

Dr. K. P. Damor M.Com.

M.Phill, Ph.

D.

Associate

Professor

Accounting

& Finance

14

Years

05 / 00

Dr. A. H. Sondarva M.Com.,

Ph. D.

Assistant

Professor

Accounting

& Finance

13

Years

05 / 00

Dr. C. H. Dhadhal M.Com.,

Ph. D.

Assistant

Professor

Finance 19

Years

01 0

0

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor: Nil.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

M.Com. = 16 Lectures per week.

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

M.Com. = 14:1

M.Phill = 5:1

Ph. D. = 8:1

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Junior Clerk 01 00 01(Contractual)

Typist 01 00 01(Contractual)

Peon 01 00 01(Contractual)

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: Accounting, Finance

and Marketing.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise :Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:Nil

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil.

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition

National Recognition

International Recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: Nil

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals:36

Monographs:Nil

Chapter in Books:Nil

Edited books:Nil

Books with ISBN with details of publishers:04

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)Nil

Citation Index – range / average:Nil

SNIP:Nil

SJR:Nil

Impact Factor – range / average:Nil

h-index 23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

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24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: Nil

26. Faculty serving in:

National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other (please

specify):05

DakshaPratapsinh

- 1) Indian Accounting Association Journal.

- 2) Spark ―e‖ Journal.

- 3) Management Trends.

- 4) Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.

- 5). Global Research Journal of Commerce , Finance and Business management.

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes): 02

28. Student projects: Nil

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by:

Best paper award received by Dr. Shailesh J. Parmar in 11th International conference organized by RDA. Jaipur 2012.

Best paper award received by Dr. Alok Chakrawal in International Conference

Organized by Bombay University 0n Strategic Management during 2011-12. 30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

All Indian Conference funded by UGC unassigned Grant.

Conference 2006-07

Conference 2011-12

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments: As per University norm.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise.

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35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG Nil

PG to M. Phil. 02

PG to Ph. D. 01

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral 00

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

00

Entrepreneurs:

00

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 03

From other universities within state 02

From universities from other states 01

From universities outside the country 00

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:01

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: Departmental Library run by Students.

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Only for Staff.

c) Total number of class-rooms: 04

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 04

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Nil

f) Research Laboratories: Nil

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:Nil

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

41) Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology. No.

42) Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback: No

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ? Yes. Discuss in Staff Council Meeting.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ? No.

43) List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10): (See Annexure:

1)

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44) Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts: Nil.

45) List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:

Lecture Method.

Class Room Seminar.

Power Point Presentation.

OHP.

46) How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ? N.A.

47) Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:

Visit to Old age House by students.

48) Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department: Post

Graduate General Seminar Activity.

49) State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details. No.

50) Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied: Post Graduate General Seminar Activity.

51) Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department:

Strengths:(1). Faculty. (2). Infrastructure. (3). Continuous Evaluation & Development. (4). Departmental Library. (5). University environment for

Teaching & Learning.

Weaknesses: (1). Students from rural area. (2). Students' language proficiency. (3). External environment support system. (4). Insufficient rapo with parents. (5).

Placement of Students.

Opportunities: (1). Probability for good NET clearance . (2). Transformation of

students from weak to strong academic out-put. (3). Good infrastructure

development of City. (4). Probability of more number of students for competitive

exams. (5). Job- awareness.

Challenges: (1). Reduction in number of students. (2). Lack of awareness & carrier consciousness among Students' & parents. (3). Fluctuation in Teaching

fraternity. (4). Lack of employability. (5). Upgradation of system, structure,

syllabi & exam patterns.

52) Future plans of the Department:

The Department is planning to start MHRD Course.

The Department is planning to start Women Entrepreneur Centre.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department :- Department of Economics

2. Year of establishment : -1977

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? IndependentDepartment

for P.G.Studies in the University

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters; Integrated

Ph. D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) - M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:- Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons : Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System :-

Semester Based CBCS

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:-

02(Department of Journalism &M.B.A Deptt.)

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 02 - 02

Associate Professors 02 01 01

Asst. Professors 05 04 02

Total 09 05 05

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience

and research under guidancefor the last four years

Name

Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of

Ph.

D./M.

Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr.P.G.Marvania Ph.D Professor&Head Economics 27 03/12

Dr.J.D.Naik M.A.M.A.(U.S.A)Ph.D Professor Industrial Eco 38 04/11

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Name

Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./M.

Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

Indian Eco Policy

Dr.R.A.Joshi M.A.Ph. D. Asso. Prof. International Eco

EcoofDevelopment

25 04/14

Dr.N.R.Shah M.A. Ph.D Asst.Professor Labour Eco 06 00/08

Dr.M.J.Kanziya M.A.M. Phil.

Ph.D

Asst.Professor RuralDevelopment

Agriculural Eco

04 00/10

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors: Nil

13. Percentageof classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information: Nil

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

Year Programme Nos.Teachers Nos.Student Ratio

2009-10 M.A. 06 96 16

M. Phil. 06 12 02

Ph.D 04 11 2.75

2010-11 M.A. 06 84 14

M. Phil. 06 08 1.4

Ph.D 04 06 1.5

2011-12 M.A. 06 98 16.34

M. Phil. 06 14 2.34

Ph.D 04 12 03

2012-13 M.A. 06 78 13

M. Phil. 06 30 05

Ph.D 04 20 05

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15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual

Post/ Category Sanctioned Filled Contract based

Staff

Clerk 01 - 01

Typist 01 - -

Peon 01 - 01

Sweeper 01 - 01(P.T)

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

Regional Development

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project title

and grants received project-wise.

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

YEAR NAME OF

PROJECT TYPE DURATION

YEAR

OF

COMPL

ETION

GRANT

RECEI

VED

2009-10 District HDI Profile:

Jamnagar

Major 01 2010 4,00,000

2010-11 -Nil- Nil -Nil- -Nil- Nil

2011-12

IMPACT OF

RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

SCHEME

SEED

MONEY

2 40000

2012-13

IMPACT OF

RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

SCHEME

MINOR 18 MONTH 120000

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b) National collaboration:- Nil

c) International collaboration :-Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. :-Nil

20. Research facility / centre with : Nil

state recognition

national recognition

international recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies :Nil

22. Publications:

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1 NATIONAL 05 05 04 02

2 INTERNATIONAL -Nil- -Nil- 02 02

3 MONOGRAPHS -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

4 CHAPTERS IN BOOK 01 01 03 04

5 EDITED BOOKS 02 01 02 01

6

BOOKS WITH ISBN

WITH DETAILS OF

PUBLISHERS

-Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

7

NUMBER LISTED IN

INTERNATIONAL

DATABASE

-Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

8 CITATION INDEX-

RANGE / AVERAGE -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

9 SNIP -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

10 SJR -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

11 IMPACT FACTOR-

RANGE / AVERAGE -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

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12 H-INDEX -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

23. Details of patents and income generated :- Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated :- Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad :- Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees :- 01

b) International committees:- Nil

c) Editorial Boards :- 01

d) Any other (please specify)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,

training programs and similar programs). :-02

28. Student projects

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental

projects:- Nil

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities /

industry / institute :- Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty : Nil

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows: Nil

Students : Nil

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Faculty 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

NATIONAL -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

INTERNATIONAL -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil-

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

NATIONAL 04 03 02 04

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31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments :

(i) Objectivity in Research

(ii) Anti-plagiarism

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question no.

4)

Applications

received

Selected

Male Female

Pass percentage

Male Female

MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE

2009-10

M.A.SEM-1&3 50 22 28 86.37 96.42

M.A.SEM-2&4 46 20 26 85 96.15

M.PHIL SEM-1&2 12 08 04 100 100

Ph.D 11 06 05 NA NA

2010-11

M.A.SEM-1&3 44 22 22 95.45 100

M.A.SEM-2&4 40 19 21 100 100

M.PHIL SEM-1&2 08 04 04 100 100

Ph. D. 18 06 00 NA NA

2011-12

M.A.SEM-1&3 51 23 28 100 100

M.A.SEM-2&4 47 20 27 95 92.59

M.PHIL SEM-1 &2 14 09 05 100 100

Ph. D. 25 06 07 NA NA

2012-13 M.A.SEM-1&3 43 19 24 94.74 100

M.A.SEM-2&4 35 16 19 100 100

M.PHIL SEM-1&2 30 16 14 90 100

INTERNATIONAL -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil

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Ph.D 30 13 07 NA NA

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from other

countries

2009-10

M.A. 100 0 0 0

M.PHIL 83.34 16.7 0 0

Ph.D NA NA 0 0

2010-11

M.A. 100 0 0 0

M.PHIL 87.5 12.5 0 0

Ph.D 100 0 0 0

2011-12

M.A. 100 0 0 0

M.PHIL 92.9 7.14 0 0

Ph. D. 69.2 30.8 0 0

2012-13

M.A. 100 0 0 0

M.PHIL 97 3.34 0 0

Ph.D 80 20 0 0

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Year NET

2009-10 NA

2010-11 01

2011-12 NA

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2012-13 NA

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against

enrolled

UG to PG Not Applicable

2009-10 PG to M. Phil. 75

PG to Ph. D. NA

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

NA

Entrepreneurs NA

UG to PG Not Applicable

2010-11 PG to M. Phil. 25

PG to Ph. D. 34

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

NA

Entrepreneurs NA

UG to PG Not Applicable

2011-12 PG to M. Phil. 78.57

PG to Ph. D. 30.76

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

NA

Entrepreneurs NA

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2012-13 UG to PG Not Applicable

PG to M. Phil. 63.33

PG to Ph. D. 05

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

NA

Entrepreneurs NA

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are post graduates

of the same University NA

from other universities within the State 04

from universities from other States 01

from universities outside the country NA

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:-Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: -Departmental Library exist with 100 books on Environmental

Economics and 149 Books of Economics (Gujarati)

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: -Access to Wi-Fi

c) Total number of class rooms: -03

d) Class rooms with ICT facility:-01

e) Students‘ laboratories: -Nil

f) Research laboratories: -Nil

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University:- Nil

b) from other institutions/universities :- Nil

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University.

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Merit 02 01 - -

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Scholarship

Freeship

Scholarship

- - 02 01

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. :-Not applicable

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

d. Facultyon curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation?If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes

e. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes

f. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback? No

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

No Name Designation/Status

1 Prof. K.K.Khakhar Former HoD

2 Dr. SamaIqabal Director, Aga Khan Mission

3 Prin. Dr. N. Kanani Principal, J H Bhalodia College

4 Dr Christy Fernandez (IAS) Govt. of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

5 Dr. TusharbhaiHathi Vice Chancellor, (I/C) Kutch

University, Bhuj

6 Shri Punit Patel Manager, HDFC Bank, Jamnagar

7 Shri Jayantibhai Gadara Member, Gujarat Secondary

Education Board, Gandhinagar

8 Dr. K. J. Tankchan Director, MBA Christ College

Rajkot

9 Shri T. S. Bist (I.P.S) Home Secretary, Govt. Of Gujarat,

Gandhinagar

10 Dr. Hitesh Shukla Chief Deputy Manager, Rajkot

NagarikSahakari Bank, Rajkot

More names are with departmental records

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44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)

involving external experts.NA

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

(i) Chalk & Talk

(ii)PPT based

(iii)Role Play

(iv)Assignment

(v)Classroom Subject Seminars

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly

met and learning outcomes are monitored?

(i)Internal Test

(ii)Quiz

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Implementation of ―RamRajya‖strategy in village Governance

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department. : Field visits

through tour.

49.State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details. NA

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied. Some output of Ph. D. dissertation is used by other scholars.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

department.

STRENGTHS:

Oldest department having narmonius stake-holder‘s relations

Dispensing higher education to the students coming from rural area and some of them

first generation learners in higher educational system

Good infrastructural amenities for the faculty and conducive natural environment for

teaching, learning and research

WEKNESSES:

Shortages of class-rooms and space for computer lab and department library

cum reading room.

Unfilled sanctioned positions of the faculty.

Poor proficiency of English Language of learners.

Declining strength of students in the recent years.

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OPPORTUNITIES:

Well behaved and eager-to-learn type of student community.

Positive support from the University authorities and administration.

Availability of funding for research from the University, UGC, ICSSR etc.

Link-up with local industries and state level research institutions.

CHALLENGES:

Filling of the non-filled sanctioned teaching positions.

Evolving a net-work for placement at the University level and linking the same at the

department level.

Creating reading material of advance level in vernacular for the easy reach of the

students.

Bringing more research projects and fruitful collaborations in the department

52. Future plans of the department.

1. Evolving active and fruitful collaborations with research institutions of

significance and local industries.

2. Taking students to field visits for the practical experience of working of theory

in reality.

3. institutionalization of remedial classes.

4. Creating infrastructural facilities for the equipping students for the computer

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Evaluation Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Physics

2. Year of Establishment: 1979

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ? Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: M.Sc, M. Phil. , Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: NIL

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc. NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: NIL

8. Examination system: Semester with Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: NIL

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 01 00 04

Associate Professor 04 02 02

Assistant Professor 06 05 01

Others ---------- ---------- ----------

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years

of

experience

(PG)

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Please see Annexure-1

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

List of Eminent Scholars visited the Department is attached

Sr. No. Name of Department Name of

eminent

research scholar

Institutional

details of the

Research

Scholar

Date of Visit

1 Physics Dr. Sukesh Space 3-10-2011

280

Aghara Exploration, NASA,USA,

2 Physics Dr. V. N. Mani C-MET,

Hyderabad

23-03-2011

3-12-2012

3 Physics Dr. G. Sivjee Dept.of

Physical

sciences,

Embry-Riddle

Aeronautical

University,

Daytona,

Beach, FL,

USA

23-08-2012

4 Physics Dr. Hari Om

Vats

Physical

Research

Laboratory,

Ahmedabad

20-02-2010

25-03-2011

17-10-2012

5 Physics Dr. D.K.

Avasthi

Inter-University

Accelerator

Centre, New

Delhi

28-11-2012

6 Physics Prof. S. B.Ogle National

Chemical

Laboratory,

Pune

1-3-2012

7 Physics Dr. Ganeshan Director,

UGC-DAE-

CSR, Indore

1-3-2012

8 Physics Prof.

Dhananjay

Pande

BHU, Varanasi 17-03-2010

9 Physics Dr. H. S. Bhatt Head , Net

working

Division,

SAC,ISRO,

Ahmedabad

4-1-2013

10 Physics Prof. Ajay Dhar Indian Institute

of Geo-

magnetism,

Mumbai

12-10-2010

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: NIL

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: M.Sc.- 120:07, M.Phil-

15:07, Ph. D.- 40:07

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

281

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Office Staff

Clerk 01 01 01

Store-keeper 01 01 01

Typist 01 01 01

Peon 01 01 01

Sweeper 01 01 01

Laboratory staff

Laboratory

technician

03 01 01

Helper 02 00 00

Workshop staff

Superintendent 01 00 00

Mechanic 04 01 01

Carpenter 01 01 01

Helper 01 01 01

Total 17 09 09

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

1. Condensed Matter Physics

2. Space & Atmospheric Physics

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project title

and grants received project-wise

Total Grant Received: Rs. 316.57 Lakhs

Sr.

No

.

Title & Scope of

the R & D

Project

Year in

which

started

Grant

Received

In Lakhs

Remarks

(Status: Completed/

not completed)

Name of Principal

investigator/ coordinator

1 DST-FIST (Level-

I) 2008 103 2008-2013

Prof. Hiren H. Joshi

2 UGC SAP DRS –

II 2009 71.50 ongoing

Prof. Hiren H. Joshi

3 Development and

Characterization

of Multiferroic

Thin Films for

Device

Applications

2011 12.37 UGC

(In Progress)

Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

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4 SHI Induced Modifications in

the Properties of

BiFeO3

Multiferroic Thin

Films

2012 05.79 UGC

(In Progress)

Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

5 Electronic

Structure and

Valance Band

Studies on

Functional Oxides

2012 07.09 UGC-DAE

(In Progress)

Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

6 Aerosol

characterization

over the semi arid

urban region –

Rajkot using multi

technique

observations

2012 18.00 ISRO

On going

Prof. H.P. Joshi

7 Development and

studies on

functional oxide

thin film devices

for spintronics

applications

2013 49.00 DST-SERB

Prof. DG Kuberkar

8

Studies on

transport and

magneto-transport

behaviour of

functional oxide

based thin film

devices

2013 24.90 DAE-BRNS

Prof. DG Kuberkar

9 ―Fabrication of

Manganite Based

Thin Films and

Multilayered

Devices‖

(Seed money

Project)

2008 0.5 IQAC

Saurashtra University

Dr. JA Bhalodia

10 Study of Aerosol

Charecteristics

over tropical, semi

–arid, urban,

2008-

2010 22.61 ISRO

Prof. K N Iyer

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region- Rajkot

11 Study of gravity

wave generation

and propagating

during solar

eclipse using chain

of GPS receivers

and other

supporting system

(2009- 10)

2009-

2010 1.0 ISRO

Prof. K N Iyer

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NIL

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received:

Sr.

No

.

Title & Scope of

the R & D

Project

Year in

which

started

Grant

Received

In Lakhs

Remarks

(Status: Completed/

not completed)

Name of

coordinator

1 DST-FIST (Level-

I) 2008-13 103

2008-2013

(Process for Level-II

initiated)

Prof. Hiren H. Joshi

2 UGC SAP DRS –

II Program 2009-14 71.50

Not Completed

(In Progress)

Prof. Hiren H. Joshi

Total Grant Received: 174.50 Lakhs

20. Research facility/centre with: Research facilities created under (State recognition):

Centre for nano-science & nano-technology funded by GUJCOST (DST)

Government of Gujarat funding for Nano-science and environmental Physics programme

Major Research facility developed under DST FIST and UGC SAP

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NIL

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national/ international)

List of publications attached

284

National Journals: 50

International Journals: 72

Monograph: NIL

Chapters in Books: NIL

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: NIL

Number listed in international data base: Web of science, Scopus

Citation index-range/average: 0-41

Impact factor range: 0.22-4.9

h-index: (average): 9.1

SNIP: Range: 6.98 – 0.14

SJR: Range: 1.91 – 0.03

23. Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NIL

26. Faculty serving in:

National committee : 01 (Prof. DG Kuberkar, Accelerator User

Committee , IUAC, New Delhi)

International committee: NIL

Editorial boards: NIL

Any other (Please specify)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Academic staff college orientation and refresher courses

Faculty members attend Workshops and training programmes

Department organizes workshops on essential experimental techniques

28. Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

interdepartmental projects: 100 % (final year students)

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other University/industry/institute : NIL

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty: 04

Doctoral/post-doctoral fellows: 20

Students: 03

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

285

Advances in Physics- Students seminar, Feb 28, 2013, Conveners: Prof. M.J. Joshi, Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

Prominent participants: Prof. Arun Pratap, Dr. Arun Anand

National workshop on Functional Oxides Nanomaterials and Device

application

Convener:Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

1st-2

nd March 2012, Department of Physics, Saurashtra University,

Rajkot.

Prominent participants: Prof. R.G. Kulkarni ( Belgaun,), Dr. S.B. Ogale (

NCL, Pune), Dr. D.K. Aswal ( BARC), Dr. Amitabh Das

(BARC), Dr. V.Ganeshan, (Director, UGC-DAE-CSR, Indore)

Prof. R.S. Khairnar (SRMTU, Nanded), Dr. Amitabh Das (BARC)

National Convention of Indian Association of Physics Teachers October, 21-23, 2010, Convenor: Dr. J A Bhalodia

Prominent participants: Prof. Satyaprakash, ( Punjab University Candigarh ),

Prof. Y R Waghmare, Prof. Vinay Kamble (DST, New Delhi), Prof. BG

Anandrao (PRL, Ahmedabad), Prof. H O vats (PRL, Ahmedabad

National Space Science Symposium, Feb. 2010, Convener: Prof. K.N. Iyer

Prominent participants: Dr. Radhakrishnan( Chairman: ISRO),

Dr. U. R. Rao (Ex-Chairman, ISRO, Chairman, ADCOS, ISRO), Dr. J N

Gowswami( Director,PRL) Prof. R Shridhran, (Director, SPL, Trivendram),

Prof. A. Jayraman (Director, NARL, Gadanki), Prof. Archana Bhattacharya

(Director, IIG, Mumbai), Prof. S S Hasan, (Director, IIA, Bangalore), Prof. R

R Navalgund, (Director, SAC, Ahmedabad), Prof. Ajit Kenbhavi (Director,

IUCAA, Pune), Prof. Ravi Subramanyan (Director, RRI, Bangalore)

Workshop of X-Ray diffraction Application, 17-19, March 2010 Convener: Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

Prominent : Prof. Dhanajay Pande (BHU), Prof. T n Guru Raw (IISc,

Bangalore), Prof. Rajanikant (Univ. of Jammu), Dr. S. Kannan

(CSMCRI, Bhavnagar)

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

The Department instills research ethics, research methodology and perseverance in

the doctoral and M. Phil. students during their pre-registration course work so that

they should not be driven by ―publish or perish syndrome‖ instead, authentic research

results emerge from their pure inquisitiveness. The department believes in publishing

research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals and imparting training to research

students to present their research findings before scientific community in

national/international conferences. The pre-Ph. D. presentation in the department by a

research student has been made compulsory.

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32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Five years

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.Sc. 727 165 135 89% 95%

M. Phil. 200 32 28 98% 99%

Ph. D. 42 34 08 100% 100%

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M.Sc. 90% 10% NIL NIL

M. Phil. 85% 10% 5% NIL

Ph. D. 98% 2% NIL NIL

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details

category-wise.

NET : 01 (Mr. Chetan Kathad: Category: SC)

GATE: 02 (Mr. Ashish Ravaliya: category: SEBC,

Ms. Hitaishi Bhatt category: Open)

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 25%

PG to Ph. D. 20%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral 5%

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs:

Vipul Gajjar: Nisan Electricals (India)

Pvt. Ltd. [CFL manufacturing]

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 06

From other universities within state 01 (retired in Octo.

2010)

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From universities from other states 01

From universities outside the country NIL

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: NIL

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: Library developed through grants received under UGC-SAP and Govt. of

Gujarat project for Nano-science and nano-technology

b) Internet facilities for staff and students:

In addition to internet connections allotted to department faculty

members, all the students are covered under wifi network.

c) Total number of class-rooms: Three class-rooms and a seminar-hall

with a capacity to accommodate 125

persons

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01 : Seminar Hall

e) Students‘ Laboratories: 01 M.Sc. Lab

f) Research Laboratories: 06 research labs (M. Phil. and Ph. D.)

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

List of Ph. D. students:

No. Name of

Student

Thesis title Name of

Guide

Year of

registration

Status:

Working/awarded

1 Ashish

Tanna

Investigations on

transport properties of

ferrites and multi-

ferroic composites

Prof. HH

Joshi

2008 Working

2 Ms.Daxa

Mehta

Study of various

functional magnetic

oxides processed by

mechanical milling

Prof. HH

Joshi

2008 Working

3 Jagdish

Baraliya

Study of nano-

structured ferrites

synthesized by

different techniques

Prof. HH

Joshi

2010 Working

4 Ms.Ashvini

Joshi

Simulation and design

of smart antenna

And Symbolwise beam

forming

Prof. HH

Joshi

2011 Working

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for

The multiuser,

multicarrier wireless

system: MIMO,

OFDM

5 S R Suthar Growth &

Characterization of

some doped calcium

tartrate system

Prof. M J

Joshi

2003 Awarded (2008)

6 S J Joshi Growth &

Characterization of

Iron-manganese mixed

tartrate crystals and

derivatives compounds

Prof. M J

Joshi

2003 Awarded (2009)

7 D J Dave Growth and

characterization of

some amino doped

NLO-crystals

Prof. M J

Joshi

2005 Awarded (2011)

8 K D Parikh Growth and

characterization of

organic impurity doped

KDP family crystals

Prof. M J

Joshi

2006 Awarded (2011)

9 C K

Chauhan

Growth and

characterizations of

Struvite and related

crystals

Prof. M J

Joshi

2006 Awarded (2012)

10 P M Vyas Study of some organic

Bio-materials systems:

Crystalline

Prof. M J

Joshi

2007 Awarded (2012)

11 Ms. K P

Tank

Synthesis,

characterization and

inhibition study of pure

and doped nano-

hydroxyapatite

Prof. M J

Joshi

2007 Working

12 Ms. S R

Vasant

Study and

characterization of

pure and doped

calcium pyrophosphate

Prof. M J

Joshi

2008 Working

13 Mr. Rakesh

Hajiyani

Studies of some

Thiourea based crystals

Prof. M J

Joshi

2010 Working

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14 Mr. H S Jani Synthesis and characterization of

some borate systems

Prof. M J Joshi

2010 Working

15 Bhoomika

Jogiya

Synthesis and

characterization of

some bio-materials

nano-particles

Prof. M J

Joshi

2012 Working

16 Mrs.

Urvisha

Lathia

Synthesis of strontium

and magnesium tartrate

nano-particles and

related nano-particles

Prof. M J

Joshi

2012 Working

17 Mr. P D

Solanki

Synthesis and

characterization of

some pure and doped

pyrophosphate nano-

particles

Prof. M J

Joshi

2012 Working

18 Harshkant

Jethva

Growth and

characterization of

Lead-cadmium and

other mixed levo

tartrate crystals

Prof. M J

Joshi

2012 Working

19 P S

Vachhani

Investigations on

mixed valent

manganites

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2005 Awarded (2010)

20 Ms. R R

Doshi

Synthesis and

characterization of

some new perovskite

type mixed oxide

materials

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2005 Awarded (2010)

21 P D Solanki Studies on mixed oxide

functional ceramics

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2005 Awarded (2011)

22 Ms. U D

Khachar

Investigations on nano-

structured mixed oxide

systems

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2008 Awarded(2012)

23 B R Kataria Substitutional studies

in perovskite type

mangenites and oxide

superconductors

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2002 Awarded(2012)

24 A B

Ravaliya

SHI induced

modifications in the

properties of multi-

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2011 Awarded (2013)

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functional oxides

25 Ms. M V

Vagadia

Studies on some new

functional oxudes

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2009 Working

26 Ms. P G

Trivedi

Investigations of

structural, transport

and magnetic

properties of functional

multiferroics

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2013 Working

27 S V Katba Investigations on

spintronic based mixed

oxide systems

Prof. D G

Kuberkar

2013 Working

28 Ms. Parul

Trivedi

Study of seismicity

over Kutch region

using multiparametric

observations: 2001 to

2011

Prof. H P

Joshi

2006 Working

29 Ms. Mala

Bagiya

Multitechnique studies

of ionospheric

phenomena

Prof. H P

Joshi

2007 Awarded (2011)

30 Jayant Jogi Studies on ionospheric

irregularities using

multi-technique

observations

Prof. H P

Joshi

2010 Working

31 Ms. Jessica

Chocha

Synthesis and

characterization of

some mixed oxide

functional ceramics

Dr. J A

Bhalodia

2008 Awarded (2013)

32 Ms. Pooja

Chhelavada

Studies on some

perovskite type mixed

oxide compounds

Dr. J A

Bhalodia

2008 Awarded (2013)

31 S R

Mankadia

Investigation on some

nano-phasic mixed

oxide compounds

Dr. J A

Bhalodia

2010 Working

32 P V

Kanjariya

Study of multi-ferroic

and CMR compounds

Dr. J A

Bhalodia

2013 Working

33 T K Pathak Synthesis and Dr. K B 2010 Working

291

characterization of nano-materials with

special emphasis on

photocatalytic activity

study

Modi

34 K B Zankat Comparative study of

bulk and microscopic

properties of magnetic

trivalent cations

substituted YIG

Dr. K B

Modi

2005 Working

35 K G Saija Synthesis and

characterization of

tetravalent cation

substituted Mn-Zn

ferrites for high-

frequency applications

Dr. K B

Modi

2004 Awarded (2012)

36 V K

Lakhani

Studies of pre and post

effects of rapid thermal

quenching on magnetic

and transport

properties copper-ferri-

aluminates

Dr. K B

Modi

2005 Awarded (2012)

37 N H Vasoya Scaling and modeling

of dielectric data for

spinel ferrite systems

Dr. K B

Modi

2008 Awarded (2012)

38 Ms.

Manisha

Chhantbar

Study of irradiation

effect a electrical

properties of magnetic

oxides

Prof. H H

Joshi

2002 Awarded (2009)

39 Ms. Pooja

Sharma

Investigations on the

effect of thermal

history, particle size

and SHI irradiation on

some physical

properties of Y(3+)

substituted YIG

Dr. K B

Modi

2005 Awarded (2010)

40 Ms. Neepa

Bhatt

Study of solar activity

and its impact on

terrestrial environment

Prof. Rajmal

Jain

(PRL,

Ahmedabad)

2008 Awarded (2012)

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41 S. B. Banerjee

Studies of low Latitude ionospheric

phenomena

Prof. K N Iyer

2007 Awarded (2012)

42 Ritweej

Ranjan

Studies of Aerosol

optical depth using

multiwavelength Sun-

photometer at the semi-

arid region:Rajkot

Prof. K N

Iyer

2004 Awarded (2009)

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University : NIL

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

After assessing the Department infrastructure and available expertise with the faculty

members the curriculum of the course is designed in tune with demand in teaching

and research professions

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback

Department periodically discusses the curriculum in the staff-council and the

suggestions are implemented through proper procedure

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

General points reflected from students‘ feed back regarding the teaching

faculty are discussed in the staff council, however, the personal or individual

remarks are discussed by HOD with particular faculty. Student‘ feedback

regarding curriculum, teaching, learning and evaluation, is discussed in staff

council and depending upon the seriousness of the issue the further steps are

taken in consultation with University authority.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?

Alumni give important feedback after going in to actual field of

job, the Alumni give feedback through e-mail or Alumni meet. The

suggestions are discussed in staff council and appropriate steps

are taken to implement Alumni views.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

Harilal S. Vora, Scientist -H, RRCAT, Indore

Dr. Haresh H. Bhatt, Head , Net working Division, SAC,ISRO, Ahmedabad

Dr. R.V. Upadhyay, Principal, Applied Science, CHARUSAT, Cahnga

Rajendra Oza, Scientist, BARC, Mumbai

Anuradha Sharma, Scientist, BARC, Mumbai

Dr. Vipul Tanna, Scientist, Group Head, IPR, Gandhinagar

Kautilya Pathak, Scientist, SAC, ISRO, Ahmedabad

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Mitesh Pandya, Deputy Collector, Ahmedabad

Dr. Sudhindra Rayaprol , Scientist-E, IUC, DAE, Mumbai

Dr. Dhanavir Sigh Rana, Assistant Professor, IISER, Bhpal

Dr. Krushna Mavani-Rana, IIT Indore

Dr. Satish Thampi, Scientist/Engineer SE, Thumba, ISRO, Trivendrum

Dr. K.C. Poria, HoD, Physics, VNSG, Surat

Dr. Kamalesh Pathak, SVNIT, Surat

Dr. Rajeshree Jotania, Professor, Gujart University, Ahmedabad

Dr. Utpal Joshi, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Dr. R.P. Modi, Founder of Modi schools, Rajkot

Dr. Bharat Parekh, PDPU, Gandhinagar

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

Special lecturers:

Dr. Hari Om Vats, PRL, Ahmedabad, Solar Physics (Once per Year)

Dr. Sukhesh Aghara, NASA,USA, Space Exploration, Nuclear Energy Oct. 2011

Dr. A. Sivji, USA, Space science, and satellite navigation, Aug 2012

Dr. V. N. Mani, C-MET, Hyderabad, Ultra High pure materials, Dec 2012

Dr. D.K. Avasthi, IUC, Delhi, Accelerator Based materials characterization, Nov

2012

Prof . B.S. Shah, Ahmedabad, Crystal Growth, March 2013

Dr. B.B. Parekh, PDPU, Gandhinagar, Nonlinear Optcal materials, March 2013

Prof. R G Kulkarni, Former Head, Dept. of Physics, saurasntra Univ. on Nuclear

Physics

Prof.Ajay Dhar, Scientist, IIG, Mumbai, on Antarctica expedition and experiments carried out there and results

Dr. H. S. Bhatt, Head , Net working Division, SAC,ISRO, Ahmedabad

Seminars for Students organized:

-One Day Acquaintance Program for Accelerator, IUC, Sept 2012, Organized

by Prof. Kuberkar

-One Day Seminar on Advances in Physics, 28 Feb, Science Day Celebration,

Organized by Prof. M.J. Joshi and Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

National Workshop on X-Ray Diffraction Techniques Applications, March

2010

Convener -- Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

-National Workshop on Functional Oxides and Devices, March 1-2,2012

Convenor-- Prof. D.G. Kuberkar

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Conventional Chalk -duster method for topics involving rigorous mathematics for slow percolation of knowledge

Power point presentation using animations for topics like Digital electronics,

Instrumentation, Electronic communications

Using various models for teaching crystallography

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Taking students to National Laboratories on educational tour to show them very expensive instruments and national facilities like reactors and particle accelerators

(Pelletron), Syncrotron etc.

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

Students feed back on course and teaching faculty and its analysis

Analysis of continuous internal assessment through Internal test and University semester examination

The outcome of student feedback on course and results and necessity of change in course or remedial lectures are discussed in Staff Council Meetings

Continuous student-teacher interaction during Laboratory session for practicals

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Automated Weather Station has been installed in the Department

premises by meteorology department for its smooth operation

In collaboration with Indian Institute of geo-magnetism the Department had sent sophisticated equipment Quartz Crystal Micro-

balance to Antarctica for three years for atmospheric studies

Blood Donation camp arranged by M.Sc. students and Alumni in Feb 2013

Tree plantation under ―Green campus‖ drive July 2012

Cleaning campus under ―plastic free‖ campus

Training School children for science projects National Children Science Congress , September 2012

Plastic free campus August 2012

Cleaning Day September 2012

A TV Channel interview of Prof. M.J. Joshi in July2012 on Milk sucking Bull Idols in temples- scientific awareness

Conducted students‘ visit to Ghogha (Bhavnagar) in 2009 to see the total Solar Eclipse and lectures against the myths related to eclipse

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

In 2009 during total solar eclipse scientific measurements were made by

department students under guidance from PRL scientists. The Department had

arranged to watch Venus transit on the Sun on 6th

June 2012

The Department run ―Physics club‖ under leadership of department faculty member to organize seminar for M.Sc. and research students

The Department M.Sc. and M. Phil. students go to school and train students for science projects

The Department organizes UGC-NET coaching classes and discussions on

various Physics problems

Career counseling for final year students

Few selected M.Sc. second year students go to IPR, Gandhinagar and PRL, Ahmedabad, in summer programmes for projects

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49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details.

No

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

The Department has contributed in generating new knowledge in the research areas

of Condensed Matter Physics and Space & Atmospheric Physics. Since Physics is the

base of all the technological subjects, the Department has taken initiative to form the

curriculum in tune with the demand of ceramic industries, Electronics enterprise,

nano-technology, communication sector, research laboratories and various

competitive examinations. The Department produces a sound and confident Physicist

who can work at all levels from school to research laboratories and industries.

In the area of Condensed Matter Physics, new functional oxide thin film based

electronic devices such as magnetic P-N junctions diodes, magnetic tunnel junctions,

spin transistors, spin FETs, field sensors and electrical switches suitable for

SPINTRONIC applications have been developed. The Department The group has

also fabricated BiFeO3 multiferroic based thin film resistive switching Random

Access Memory (RRAM) devices having a large ON/OFF switching ratio ~ 2500.

The Department has developed expertise in growing crystals of non-lenear optical

materials like Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate (KDP) doped with several amino

acids. The doping has enhanced optical transparency as well as the second harmonic

generation efficiency of fundamental pump Nd:YAG Laser. This new finding shall

culminate in the NLO device application. The Department has shown that certain

herbal extracts not only inhibit growth of urinary stones (crystals) or but fragment the

grown urinary crystal, this will help to plan therapy for Struvite based Urinary stones.

The Department has synthesized bio-compatible nano crystals of hydroxyapatite

useful in tooth implants and bone repair. The Department has expertise in

synthesizing nano magnetic particles of ferrites and ferroelectrics by various

techniques and to form ferrite-ferroelectric composites with significant magneto-

electric coupling coefficient.

In the area of Space & Atmospheric Physics the Department has cultivated expertise

in the satellite communication system parameterization through the study of total

electron content (TEC). The Department has been monitoring GPS based TEC at

equatorial anomaly region since 2005 (low solar activity) and high solar activity

dependence study is underway.

51. Detail five major Strenghts, Weaknesses, Oppotinities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department

Strengths:

1. Highly Qualified Teaching faculties involved in frontline research conducive

to significant place of research and PG studies

2. National level collaborations with other Universities and Research laboratories

in research in the area of condensed matter physics, material science and space

physics

3. The Department has emerged as an excellent research centre catering to the

need of M. Phil. and Ph. D. aspirants across the state

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4. Placement of Alumini as Scientist, Teaching Faculties and researchers in

national level institutes, Universities & colleges and in administrative services

5. Well equipped research laboratories having STATE OF ART facilities for

carrying out research in the field of material science and space physics

Weaknesses

1. Due to shortage of teaching staff it is not possible

2. Requires to bring more perfection and speed in routine administration

3. Needs fast response with sincerity towards research equipment maintenance

4. Needs time management and developing priorities to follow academic

calendar ascending other priorities

5. Needs improvement in inter-departmental and intra-departmental approaches

and interactions

Opportunities:

1. Establishment of advance research centres

2. To organize international conference in Condensed Matter Physics

3. More national & international level collaborations

4. More industrial collaborations

5. More interdisciplinary interaction

Challenges:

1. To keep pace with change in the requirement of society, region or nation

2. To generate more financial resources for future developments

3. To generate expert human resources to meet the future demand

4. To modernize teaching methods, to develop cutting edge research areas and

smart administration to meet the future demand

5. To develop world class infrastructure

52. Future plans of the Department :

a. Industrial collaborations in key technology areas

b. Developing nano scale devices

c. Facility to characterize nonlinear optical crystals

d. To Develop nano active pharmaceutical ingredients (collaborative)

e. To Study of nano-biomaterials and their bioactivity ( collaborative)

f. Developing novel oxide materials

g. Aerosol study for environmental monitoring

h. Ionosphere study over Saurashtra region

i. Establish a centre of Excellence for environmental study

j. To earn international repute in order to attract foreign students

k. To emerge as a centre of excellence in Materials Science

l. Department of Physics has planned in a major way, the all-round development

in the research field of materials science and Atmospheric Physics. The well-

developed research thrust areas of the Department will contribute to strengthen

M.Sc. and M. Phil. programmes by creating conducive atmosphere for

instilling basic instinct for higher learning. The Department faculty members

will be encouraged to develop e-content of the various subjects taught in

M.Sc. and M. Phil. classes. New modern multimedia based teaching and

simulation software based teaching will be incorporated in the M.Sc. Physics

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teaching and learning programme. The Department has already been

completed the Level-1 of DST-FIST and planning for the Level-2 funding for

establishment of highly sophisticated major research facilities in the

department such as Pulsed Laser Deposition of thin films, FE-SEM and

PPMS.

The Department has been under the UGC-SAP Phase-II and its tenure will be

completed in March 2014. It is planned to apply for establishment of Centre of

Advance studies.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Education

2. Year of Establishment: 1978

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: M.Ed., M. Phil. , Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: No

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc. : YES (IITE , Gandhinagar)

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: NO

8. Examination system: CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: NIL

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 2 1

Associate Professor 2 1 1

Assistant Professor 2

Others

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

years of

experience

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr. B.B.

Ramanuj

M.Com.

L.L.B. M.Ed.

Ph. D.

Head &

Associate

Professor

Research

Methodology

20 1

Dr. A.D.

Ambasana

B.Sc.

M.Ed.G. D.

Art, Ph. D.

Professor Information

Technology in

Education

24 6

Dr. M.S.

Molia

M.Sc. M.Ed.

Ph. D.

Associate

Professor

Psychology Of

Instruction

19 4

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

Dr. K.J. Desai

Dr. G.F. Mehta

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

35%

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: M.Ed. (1:5), M.Phil (1:3)

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Clerk 1

Typist 1

Peon 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: NA

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise : NIL

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

(a) National collaboration: 1 (IITE, Gandhinagar) (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received:

20. Research facility/Centre with:

State Recognition

National Recognition

International Recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NO

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals: 11

Monographs

Chapter in Books

Edited books

Books with ISBN with details of publishers

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

300

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated: NO

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NO

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NO

26. Faculty serving in:

e) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other

(please specify)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes): UGC, ASC, Short

Term Programme

28. Student projects: NO

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by : NO

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

NO

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.Ed. 40 19 20

100 100 M. Phil. 20 14 6

Ph. D. 18 10 8

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

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34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise.

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 30%

PG to Ph. D. 5%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs:

VipulKagathara: CFL manufacturing

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 100%

From other universities within state

From universities from other states

From universities outside the country

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: No

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library : YES

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: YES

c) Total number of class-rooms: 3

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: YES

e) Students‘ Laboratories: YES

f) Research Laboratories: NO

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: NO

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

From University: Merit & Free ship

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology. NIL

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback : YES

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b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ? : YES

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?:YES

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1. BhadaniyaRushina D.

2. BhalaraRashila

3. BhattiDhara N.

4. KarenaJalpa R.

5. ChauhanSonal K.

6. BagthariyaRohit

7. GoswamiMohit

8. Patel Jignesh

9. Patel Jitendra

10. Vadodariya D. K.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

Research Paper Writing Workshop: Dr. D. A. Uchat

Special Lectures: How to avoid errors in writing? Dr. RajendraChotalia

Eye donation: Experts team

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Lecture

Lecture + Discussion

Group Discussion

Project Method

Multimedia Presentation

Online learning

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

Through students' achievement.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Plastic Free Campus, Blood Donation

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department Staff members are...

writing books,

article,

delivering expert lectures

giving radio talks

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details.

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NO

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

E-learning Material

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department

Strengths:

1. Well experience and dedicated staff

2. High achiever student‘s enrollment through Common Entrance Test.

3. Computer and Psychology Labs.

4. Good academic support from educational institutes

5. Teaching and Research guidance activities

Weakness:

1. Shortage of Teaching, non-teaching and technical staff

2. Departmental library

3. Few elective courses offered

4. High dependency upon visiting/ contractual staff

5. Limited extension services

Opportunities:

1. Can train teachers for teaching learning methodology

2. Can provide expert academic guidance

3. Can generate teaching learning materials

Challenges:

1. To maintain standards

52. Future plans of the Department

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Electronics

2. Year of Establishment:1987

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ?

yes

4. Names of Programmes offered:

M.Sc. Electronic

M.Sc. ECI (Integrated Master)

P.G.Diploma in Hardware Technology and Applications

Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved:

NIL

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc.

NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons:

NIL

8. Examination system:

CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 1

Associate Professor 1 1 2

Assistant Professor 3 2 5

Others 1 1 1

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years of

experience

No. of Ph. D./

M. Phil.

students guided

for the last 4

years

Dr,H.N.Pandya M.Sc. Ph. D. Professor Electronics 25 9

Dr. M.N.Jivani M.Sc. Ph. D. Associate

Professor

Electronics 13 2

Dr.N.A.Shah M.Sc. Ph. D. Associate

Professor

Electronics 12 5

Dr.

K.P.Thummer

M.Sc. Ph. D. Assi.

Professor

Electronics 9

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

M.Sc.(Electronics) =45% M.Sc.(ECI) =80% PGDHTA =50%

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

M.Sc.(Electronics) = 10:1 M.Sc.(ECI) =10:1 PGDHTA =5:1

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Lab. Tech 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Microcontroller, Microprocessor, VLSI, DSP, Nano Materials and Devices, CMR

oxide and devices, Thin films, Superconductivity, Ferrites, Inosphere

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise

NIL

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

(a) National collaborationNIL

(b) International collaborationNIL

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received:NIL

20. Research facility/centre with:NIL

State Recognition

National Recognition

International Recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies:

NIL

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals: 44

Monographs

Chapter in Books

Edited books

Books with ISBN with details of publishers : 1

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

306

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NIL

26. Faculty serving in:

a)National Committees Prof.H.N.Pandya has served as expert member for the

research proposal evaluation committee for UGC several times.

b) International Committees :nil

c) editorial board Dr. Nikesh A. Shah a member of editorial Board of International

Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering (IJECE); ISSN(Print):

2278-9901 ; ISSN(Online): 2278-991X ; Impact Factor(JCC): 2.5893

d) other (please specify) NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Our faculties regularly attending Refresher course, workshops and training

programs.

28. Student projects:

In inter-departmental projects project is core subject in each semester

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Nil

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

A six day workshop on core industry automation conducted

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

Nil

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications received

Selected Pass percentage

M F F

2009-2013

M.Sc.(ele) 118 54 12 86 100

M.Sc.(ECI) 178 75 15 76 68

PGDHTA 5 2 1 100% 100%

33. Diversity of students:

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Name of Programme

% of students from the same

University

% of students from other

universities

within the state

% of students from

universities

outside the

state

% of students from other

countries

M.Sc.(ele) 88 8 4 -

M.Sc.(ECI) 100

PGDHTA 100

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details

category-wise.

NET one student

Civil service one student

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG (M.Sc.(ECI) 100 , M.Sc.(Ele) 55

PG to M. Phil. -

PG to Ph. D. -

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral -

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

-

Entrepreneurs:

VipulKagathara: CFL manufacturing

-

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 100%

From other universities within state

From universities from other states

From universities outside the country

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: None

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Available in laboratory and also wifi all

students assigned login and password

c) Total number of class-rooms: 6

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 6

e) Students‘ Laboratories: 4

f) Research Laboratories: 3

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

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NAME OF Ph.D STUDENTS

DhruvDevit B

VANDRA HITESHKUMAR HIMATLAL

OZA SEEMA JAGDISHBHAI

CHIRUTKAR HARSHADKUMAR GOVINDRAO

KANSARA SANJAY BHIKHALAL

BIMAL H VYAS

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

One Ph. D. student got Financial assistance from Central Government Under the

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

Yes, We got the feedback from the students who were employed in the industry.

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback

Yes, curriculum and teaching-learning evaluation is done regularly and discuss in

staff council. Based on the feedback and result of discussion curriculum is

updated time to time.

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, yearly students feedback is taken for staff, curriculum and teaching-

leaning evaluation. Department put these all feedback in staff council and take

action according to requirement.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?

The feedback from the inductry and students is studied to update the facilities in

the department and to introduce the latest teacing topics in the syllabus.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

NO. NAME OF STUDENT

1 PATHAK ARUNA C

2 MATHUR ALOK D

3 PATEL G D

4 PANDYA G P

5 MOKARIA N B

6 VACHHANI M K

7 GHIYAD H A

8 BHATT U C

9 PATEL U V

10 BUCH K A

11 TANDEL J N

12 SONI P H

13 RANIPA S N

14 LIYA DASHRATH B

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44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

workshops and training programs for the benifits of the students are arranged.

1. For training in English : spoken english classes(SCOPE)

2. Technical Improvement Programs :R.O.Plant basics and maintenance

LCD TV repairing

3. For english reading capacity building : One month program to read and understand

TIMES OF INDIA

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

1. Conventional black board and chalk method

2. Overhead display and explanation method

3.Multimedia presentation and discussion and explanation

4. Internet usage in the classroom

5.Digital interacting boards

6.Digital pads

7. Pesonalized projectors

8.Demonstrating different components, hardware, specialized items while teaching in

the class

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

By constantly evaluating student performance through CES.

By following targets achievements in terms of completing syllabus, projects and

learnng process in time.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Faculties and students participate in various extension activities like :

1. social awareness

2. traing programs, workshops and seminars

3.celebrating different days like independence day, birth days of eminent saints,

leaders etc

4.Participation in plastic free camp,

5. blood donation activity

6.teaching school students

7.displayingtelent creativity on the notice board

8.giving chance to show telents in the cultural activity

9.Industrial visit and tours

10. celebrating social fesivals like navratri, Holi, diwalietc

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

A six days workshop on Core Industry Automation organized free of cost for all

students.

Guest lectures are arranged time to time to motivate students for development.

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49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details.

No

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

Department have a well contributed in generating new knowledge in applied sciences.

Department have expertise in computer hardware and embedded system in saurashtra

region.

Department started a job oriented PG Diploma one year course to train student for

Computer Hardware and Application.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department Strengths: Updated syllabus, Dedicated faculties, good

experimental training to the students, use of latest teaching methods, interleaving

of the research with the advance learing

Weaknesses: Less regular staff, Lack of good funds, students getting admission

are weak on average, a sort of resistance in trying for good research projects, very

less time in the semester system to cover other extracurricular activities, extension

activities, sports encouragements etc.

Oppertunities : getting good funds department can grow in practical training, go

od chance to develope research areas, job chances for the students can be

increased by publishizing the course, faculties can take industry oriented work like

consultancy, manufacturing house hold gadgets and selling through University,

Challenges : growing more infrastructure, decreasing number of students in our

field,creating facilities for women students like women room, achieving world

class teaching environment, introducing latest topics in the syllabus due to

unavailibilty of literature, equipments and grants

52. Future plans of the Department :

1. Develope good research environment

2. Improve syllabus to the level of national and international standard

3. Raise the funds by interacting with the industry and/or becoming self relying by

selling day to day products by the department if the University permits

4.increase the infrastructure to meet advancement in the

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of English& Comparative Literary Studies.

2. Year of Establishment: 1989

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ?Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: M A, M Phil &Ph D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved:None

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc. None

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: None

8. Examination system: Semester with CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

None

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 01 Vacant

due to

VRS

02 + 01 Vacant

Associate Professor 01 01 02

Assistant Professor 03 03 Nil

Others - - -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualificatio

n

Designatio

n

Specializatio

n

No. of

years of

experienc

e

No. of

Ph. D./

M.

Phil.

student

s

guided

in the

last 4

years

A K Singh M A PhD Professor Literary

Theory,

30 02 Ph

D

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Indian Poetics,

Comparative

Literature.

American

Literature

Kamal Mehta M A Ph D Professor

& Head

Linguistics,

Phonetics,

Indian

Poetics,

Comparative

Literature

25 15 Ph

D

07 M

Phil

JaydipsinhDodiy

a

M A Ph D Professor Indian

Writing in

English,

Canadian

Literature,

ELT

23 10 Ph

D

10 M

Phil

Sanjay

Mukherjee

M A Ph D Associate

Professor

Literary

Criticism and

Theory,

Cultural

Studies,

Poetry

15 02 Ph

D

03 M

Phil

RavisinhZala M A Ph D Associate

Professor

Indian

Writing in

English,

Short Story,

Comparative

Literature

22 03 M

Phil

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, Adjunct Faculty, Emeritus Professor: None

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

M A 20%, M Phil. O %

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher ratio: M. A. 20:1, M Phil 2:1

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Office Asst 1 1 1

Typist 1 1 Vacant (Retired)

Peon 1 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: No research being

funded by any funding agency at present

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17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise: 01 – Dr. R.B. Zala has a Seed Money

Research Grant by Saurashtra University of Rs. 50, 000/- awarded to him in Nov.,

2013

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:None

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received:None

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition – None

National Recognition – None

International Recognition–None

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies:N/A

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals: 04

Monographs

Chapter in Books: 02

Edited books:03

Books with ISBN with details of publishers

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated:N/A

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: None

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:02

Dr. J K Dodiya was invited to speak at the University of Dusseldorf, Germany on

Prospects in Higher Education in India in 2012; and to Toronto, Canada by the

International Council of Canadian Studies to represent as the President of IACS in

2013.

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Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee received the Fulbright Fellowship by the US Department of

State for the ―Study of United States Institutions‖ (SUSI) program at the University of

Louisville, Kentucky in 2011.

26. Faculty serving in:

f) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other

(please specify)

a) 02 in National Committees ; b) 01 in International Committee and c) 03 on

different Editorial Boards and d) 02 others like BOS.

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

All the faculty have completed their RCs. Now they go as Resource Persons.

28. Student projects: None

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :01 -

Dr. Mukherjeeawarded with the Fulbright Fellowship by the US Department of

State for the ―Study of United States Institutions‖ (SUSI) program in 2011.

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

02 International Conferences :collaborated by IACS, SahityaAkademi, UGC,

CIIL: participated by Professor SiegheildBogumil from France, Professor Dorothy

Figuera from America, Professor AmiyaDev from Kolkata, Professor Namvar

Singh from Delhi, Professor KapilKapoor from Delhi, Professor Om Juneja from

Canada among others.

01 National Workshop: collaborated by Balwant Parekh Centre for General Semantics

& Other Human Sciences, Vadodara: participated by Professor Gad Harowitz and

Professor Shannon Bell from Canada, Professor Prafulla C. Kar among others.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:The UGC, Government of

Gujarat&Saurashtra University norms for research.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M A 380 60 163 100 99

M Phil 150 12 20 95 95

Ph D* 60

*Ph D: Admission depends on several factors and varies from year to year. At any

time the Department has 32 candidates doing their research.

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

% of students

from

universities

% of students

from other

countries

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within the state outside the state

MA 90 10 0 0

M Phil 90 10 0 0

Ph D 90 1-5 1-5 0

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details

category-wise: 01 Civil Service, 25 GPSC, 04 NET, 01SET(in the last 4 years)

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG N/A

PG to M. Phil. 13%

PG to Ph. D. 5%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

100%

Entrepreneurs:

05%

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 20%

From other universities within state 40%

From universities from other states 40%

From universities outside the country 00

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:None

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: Department has its own Library Hall with 15 cupboards, and a seating

capacity for 40 students. The Hall has additionally an LCD Projector and

computer.

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: The University campus is wi-fi enabled,

and faculty and students have their own password to access the web world.

c) Total number of class-rooms: 03

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 02

e) Students‘ Laboratories: N/A

f) Research Laboratories: N/A

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39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates: 32 students are

pursuing their doctoral research under departmental faculty at present. (Detailed

list of the name of the students, their research topics, year of enrollment and the

names of the guides is with the office of the Department.)

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

The Department follows the University norm of revising / upgrading its

syllabus on an average every three years. The Staff Council meets for the revision /

upgradation exercise when emerging areas and new texts are considered and included

in the MA and M Phil programmes.

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback? Yes. In the Staff council, it is

discussed.

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?Yes. It is discussed in the Staff Council.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?Yes. It is discussed in the Staff Council.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1. Dr. PankajJani, Former Vice Chancellor, Somnath Sanskrit University.

2. Mr. Shyam Parekh, Res. Editor, DNA, Ahmedabad.

3. Dr. AsmaDalal, Professor, University of Alberta, Canada.

4. Mr. TusharSumera, IAS, Dy District Collector, Amreli. (Gujarat)

5. Dr. BalajiRanganathan, Associate Professor,CentralUniversity of Gujarat,

Gandhinagar.

6. Mr. MehendiHassan,IndependentEnterpreneur, Canada.

7. Ms. Nidhi Bhatt, Asst. Registrar, University of London, UK.

8. Mr. PranavPandya, a leadiing poet of Gujarati, Amreli.

9. Mr. PradipsinhRathore, IAS, Assistant Collector, Mehasana. (Gujarat)

10. Mr. DushyantGoswami, Independent Music Director and Short Film-maker,

Vadodara.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

1) National Workshop on ‗The Spirit of Democratic Citizenship‘, 13-16 Nov, 2013.

2) Internatinal Conference on Canadian Studies, 20-22 January, 2013.

3) International Conference on Compartive Studies, 28-30 March, 2010

4) Proficiency in Language & Literary Appreciation- Mentoring Programme by the

Alumni organised every year for three months targetting the freshers.

5) Occasional Expert Lectures by the leading scholars/critics/creative

writers/academicians etc. visiting the Department/University. The Department

organised five major lectures in the last four years.

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45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

In addition to the lecture method, the faculty employ methods like Projects,

Seminars of the students, group activities, discussion method, PPT, quiz, tours,

practical field work, interviewing people, writing reports, reviewing the texts, movies,

films analysis etc.

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

The Departmental Staff Council regularly monitors the entire process and

ensures that the objectives are met and outcomes of the learning are monitored.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

The faculty and students participate in a variety of extension activities related

to health and hygiene, environment, gender awareness etc. The faculty extend their

services in a variety of University, Gujarat Government and NGO run extension

activities. They help University in multiple ways through their expertise.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department.

The Department encourages beyond the syllabus learning through film shows,

quizzes, and invited talks from eminent achievers from fields allied to language and

literature like creative writing, advertising, philosophy, drama, media etc. Faculty and

students make it a point to attend cultural programmes held by various artists visiting

the city. The Departmental Alumni is an informal group of mentors for the current

batch of students. It runs a very vibrant blog mentioning and cataloguing the various

activities held in the Department.

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details.NO

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

The Department has contributed in a major way by its resarch in the field of

English Studies and it has provided a large number of teachers to the higher education

of the State. Almost 30% of the teachers of English recruited by the State

Government in schools, highschools, main stream and Professinal colleges happen to

belong to this Department.

The Department has generated a body of literature on Indian Renaissance

Literatures in Gujarati, Hindi, English and briefly in Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi.

The Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat was coordinated by a faculty of the

Department for two years.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department

Strengths: Committed staff, competent syllabus, disciplined students and strong

Allumni Association, infrastructural facilities, departmental library, rich body of

research work by the faculty.

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Weaknesses: Insufficient teaching staff due to irregular recruitment by the State, lack

of a Librarian to look after the Departmental Library, insufficient hostel facilities for

students especially girls.

Opportunities: To have new courses on Translation, ELT, Comparative Poetics,

Media Studies etc. To have the level-II of UGC SAP for further research, to shape the

talents of the students in the field of journalism, dramatics and creative writing.

Challenges: The increasing number of self-finance colleges, the trend towards the

external programme of the University, the rush towards the professional courses – all

have in the recent years resulted in a decrease in the number of highly motivated

students.

52. Future plans of the Department

1) To include interdisciplinarity in the curriculum of the Department.

2) To strengthen the Alumni Networking

3) To revive the Level-II of the UGC SAP

4) To institute an Annual Students‘ Research Paper Reading Competition. 5) To strengthen the Mentoring programme of the students.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department :- Department of History

2. Year of establishment :- 1969

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Independent Department

for P.G. Studies in the university.

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D. Sc.D. Litt. etc.): -M.A./M. Phil/Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :-

Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons :- Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System :

Semester Based CBCS

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments :- Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled & actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 Nil 03

Associate Professors 1 1 Nil

Asst. Professors 3 2 Nil

Others Nil Nil Nil

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance.

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of

Ph.D./M.Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

DR.P.J.RAVAL M.A., PH.D. PROFESSOR

& HEAD

MODERN 27

YEARS

09/20

DR.A.V.CHOTHANI M.A.,

M.PHIL,

PH.D.

PROFESSOR MODERN

PERIOD(INDIAN

HISTORY)

23

YEARS

06/19

DR. K.A.MANEK M.A.,

M.PHIL,

PH.D.

PROFESSOR MODERN 23

YEARS

05/20

DR. P.B.VALVAI M.A.,

M.PHIL,

PH.D.

ASSITANT

PROFESSOR

MODERN 10

YEARS

00/04

DR.P.B.VALVAI GOES UNDER LIEN FROM DATE 12/05/2011 TO CONTINUE.

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

Sr.No. Name From

1 Dr. ManjulaTarpada, Arts and Commerce College,

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Kalawad

2 Dr. Nita Sutariya, MVM College, Rajkot

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information:-

a. M.A. 31%

b. M. Phil. 20%

c. Ph. D.

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

Year Programme No.Teachers No.Student Ratio

2009-10 M.A. 4 64 1:16

M.Phil. 4 17 1:4.25

Ph.D. 3 2 1:0.66

2010-11 M.A. 4 48 1:12

M.Phil. 4 19 1:4.75

Ph.D. 3 05 1:1.66

2011-12 M.A. 4 26 1:6.5

M.Phil. 3 13 1:4.33

Ph.D. 3 4 1:1.33

2012-13 M.A. 4 19 1:4.75

M.Phil. 3 16 1:5.21

Ph.D. 3 4 1:1.33

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual:-

Post/Category Sanctioned Filled Contract Based

Staff

Clerk 01 Nil 01

Typist 01 Nil 01

Peon 01 01 Nil

Sweeper Nil Nil Nil

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:-Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national, b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project wise.

Principal

Investigator

Project Title Funding

Agency &

Year

Project

Type

Duration

(In Year)

Year of

Completion

Grant

Received

Dr.K.A.Manek Life & Times

of Shyamji

Krishna

Varma: An

Evaluation

Saurashtra

University

& 2009-

10

Minor

(Seed

Money)

01 Completed 50,000/-

Dr.P.J.Raval Kathiyawadi Govt. of Major 03 Completed 9.5

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Horse of Gujarat:

Historical

Perspective

Gujarat & 2010-

2013

Lakhs

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: Nil

b) International collaboration: Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received: - Nil

20. Research facility / centre with:

-

-PROJECT - 'KATHIYAWADI HORSE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE' &

PROJECT {Dr. Prafullaben J. Raval}

- 'LIFE & TIMES OF SHYAMJI KRISHNA VARMA- AN EVALUTION' (SEED

MONEY) {Dr. Kalpaben A. Manek}

- Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:-

Nil

22. Publications:

Sr.

No.

Name of

Teacher

Title of Research Paper Name of Journals International/Na

tional/State

Year

1 Dr. P. J.

Raval

Saurashtra keKishanNeta:

Vallabhbhai Patel

BhartiyaGurjarParis

had, Kurukshetra

International 2011

Rajkot

JillanaSwatantrasainanio

Rajkot

GaikalAajAneAvtik

al

State 2011

Saurashtra Ane Uttar Gujarat

na Jain Muneo& Jain Tirtho

Jain Darshan

Bombay

International 2012

PranamiSampraday&Dr.Mah

eshchandaraPandya

AmrutMahotsavAbh

ivadanSamiti,

Gandhinagar

State 2011

Somnath Nu Punahnirman Glory of Saurashtra National 2011

2 Dr.A.V.C

hothani

Saurashtra keKishanNeta:

RatibhaiUkabhai Patel

BhartiyaGurjarParis

had, Kurukshetra

International 2011

Sardar Patel:

EkAnoothaVyaktitva

BhartiyaGurjarParis

had, Jaipur

International 2011

DayananadSarasvatinoSadbh

avnaSandesh

SadbhavnaniSuvas,

Rajkot

State 2012

Mara M.Philane Ph.D.

naSakshamMargdarshak

Guru:

Dr.MaheshchandraPandya

AmrutMahotsavAbh

ivadanSamiti,

Gandhinagar

State 2011

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Sir

3 Dr. K. A. Manek

Contribution of Gurjar Couple: Gopaldas Desai

&Bhaktilakshmi Desai in

Political & Social Fileds

GurjarokaVibhinnaKeshtro me Pradan

International 2009

Effect of British rule of

Saurashtra

Samipya National 2009

History Writing- Problem,

Factor & Impact

Sanshodhan State 2009

Contribution of Women of

Saurashtra in the National

Movement

Valo-Kuchhado State 2010

Forts of Jamnagar State: Forts of India Vol-II National 2010

Contribution of the

Journalist of Saurashtra in

the National Movement

Arthat National 2011

Education of Women in

Saurashtra: Beginning &

Development(1850 to 1950)

Glory of Saurashtra National 2011

Gurjar Women Leader:

Maniben Patel & Freedom

Struggle

GurjarMartubhumik

ePratiSamarpit

International 2011

Activites of Tourism in

Rajkot

Valo-Kuchhado State 2011

Rules of Princely State &

their Welfare Activites

SadbhavnaniSuvas,

Rajkot

State 2012

Freedom Fighters of

Jamnagar State

Samipya National 2012

Edited Books: 02

Books with ISBN with details of publishers:

Sr.No

.

Name of

Teacher Author

Title of Book Name of Publisher Year of

Publication

s

1 Dr.P.J.Raval Saurashtra Na

PravasanSthalo

Ambani& Company 2009

2 Dr.A.V.Chotha

ni

Swatantra

Saurashtra

Rajya

Saurashtra Uni., Rajkot 2009

3 Dr.A.V.Chotha

ni

Itihas Shanti PrakashanRohtak

{978-93-50700051}

2009

4 Dr.A.V.Chotha

ni

ItihasAarsi Ahemdabad

{978-93-81090473}

2010

5 Dr.K.A.Manek ItihasniPagdan

di

Rajkot 2009

6 Dr.K.A.Manek Higher

Education

Women in

ParsavPrakashanAhemdab

ad

2010

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Saurashtra

7 Dr.K.A.Manek History of

Rajkot

Pravinprakashanrajkot 2013

8 Dr.K.A.Manek History of

Europe

ParsavPrakashanAhemdab

ad

2013

23.Details of patents and income generated: -NIL

24.Areas of consultancy and income generated: - NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad: - NIL

26. Faculty serving in: -

a) National committees: - 01 b) International committees: - Nilc) Editorial Boards: - 2

d) Any other: - 03

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs). : - 02

Sr.No. Name of

Teacher

Recharging Strategies

1 Dr.P.J.Raval Nominated as Delegate by Saurashtar University

Rajkot for ‗Women Oriented Programme‘ organized by

National University of Education, Planning &

Administration, New Delhi (13/09/2010 to 17/09/2010)

2 Dr.K.A.Manek Nominated as Delegate by Saurashtar University

Rajkot for ‗Women Oriented Programme‘ organized by

National University of Education, Planning

&Administration, New Delhi (13/09/2010 to

17/09/2010)

3 Dr.K.A.Manek Attend the State Level Symposium as A ‗Subject

Expert‘ on ―Rise & Development of Economic

Nationalism in Gujarat‖ organized by P.G.Dept. of

History, V.V.Vidhyanagar(24/02/2012)

28. Student projects

o Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

interdepartmental projects: - 100 % (M. Phil. Dissertation) Appendix attached

below

o percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities

industry / institute: - Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by: -

Faculty: -3 (Dr. K. A. Manek)

o Award in Jan-2010on the subject ―Contribution of Princely States in the

Freedom Struggle‖

o Getting First rank in Essay Competition organized by Saurashtra Kutch

ItihasParishad, 2012 on the subject of ― Freedom Fighters of Jamangar

District‖

o Award of ―Prof. Keshvlal H Kamdar‖ silver medal, organized by Gujarat

ItihasParishad at VallabhVidyanagar for best research essay in its

competition.

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Doctoral/ post-doctoral fellows: - Nil Students: Nil

Faculty 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

National Nil 1 1 1

International Nil Nil Nil Nil

Student 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

National Nil 15 Nil Nil

International Nil Nil Nil Nil

State 02 Nil 04 02

30. Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

National: Kathiawadi Horse: Historical Perspective

Sr.No. Name

1 DR. K.C.GUPTA, UDAIPUR (Ex. Prof. & Head, MohanlalSukhadia

University, Udaipur) Specialization: History of Rajashthan

2 DR.MEENA GAUD, UDAIPUR(Prof. & Head, MohanlalSukhadia

University, Udaipur) Specialization: History of Rajashthan

3 DR.S.V.JANI, RAJKOT(Ex.Prof.&Head, Department of History,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot) Specialization: History of Saurashtra

&AarziHukumat, Junagadh)

4 DR.AMBADAN ROHADIYA,RAJKOT(Prof., Department of

Gujarati, Saurashtra University, Rajkot) Specialization: Folk Culture

&Bardic Literature

5 PRABHATSINH BARHAT,RAJKOT(Specialization: Horse

Painting)

6 RAJENDRASINH JADEJA,PORBANDAR Specialization: Horse

Training & Breeding

7 R.D.JHALA,DHARI {Ex. IPS, Dhari) (Specialization: : Horse

Training & Breeding)

8 GHANSHYAMJI MAHARAJ, GONDAL Specialization: : Horse &

Cow Training & Breeding)

9 DR.PANDYA SIR, GONDAL Specialization: : Horse Training &

Breeding)

10 DARBARSHRI PUNJAVALA,SANATHLI Specialization: Folk,

Culture & Horse- Breeding)

11 RAMBHAI BAROT,JAMNAGAR Specialization: Folk songs

12 RAMKUBHAI KHACHAR,RAJKOT Specialization: : Horse

Breeding

13 NARESHBHAI KHACHAR,RAJKOT Specialization: : Horse

Training & Breeding

14 DR.PRADHYUMAN KHACHAR,JUNAGADH Specialization: :

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Tourism Places of Saurashtra

15 DR.DHIRUBHAI VALA,JUNAGADH

16 DR.NEETABEN PUROHIT,JAMNAGAR

17 DR.SMITA JHALA,RAJKOT

18 DR.P.J.RAVAL,RAJKOT

19 DR.A.V.CHOTHANI

20 DR.K.A.MANEK, RAJKOT(CO-ORDINATOR)

21 DR.P.B.VALVAI

22 DR.RANAVAT, SEETAMAU

23 DR.P.G.KORAT, BHAVNAGAR

24 DR.JIGISH PANDYA,VALLABH VIDHYANAGAR

25 DR.LAXMAN VADHEL,BHAVNAGAR

26 DR.RANA,BHAVNAGAR 8.DR.ANJANA SHAH,AHEMDABAD

27 DR.MAKRAND MEHTA,AHEMDABAD (ex.prof.&Head, Dept. of

History, Gujarat University) Specialization: : Economic History

28 DR.SIRIN MEHTA,AHEMDABAD (ex.prof.&Head, Dept. of

History, Gujarat University) Specialization: : Women History

29 DR.ARUN VAGHELA,AHEMDABAD (Associate Prof., Dept. of

History, Gujarat University) Specialization: : Tribal History of

Gujarat

30 MRS.PUROHIT,AHEMDABAD

ETC. WERE PRESENTED IN SEMINAR.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: -

1. Objectivity in Research

2. Anti-plagiarism mechanism.

3. Candidates are advised to make thorough and exhaustive survey of literature

before deciding the topic

4. And more is taken from the guidelines of IQAC and APA

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the

Programme

Applications

received

Selected

Male Female

Pass percentage

Male Female

2009-10 M.A. Sem-1&3 64 (58) 44 14 100% 93%

M.A. Sem-2&3 55 41 14 98% 100%

M.Phil. Sem-1&2 39 (18) 15 03 100% 100%

Ph.D. 06 (06) 04 02 NA NA

2010-11 M.A. Sem-1&3 48 (34) 24 10 100% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 33 23 10 96% 90%

M.Phil. Sem-1&2 18 (17) 12 05 92% 100%

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Ph.D. 12 (11) 10 01 NA NA

2011-12 M.A. Sem-1&3 26 (19) 13 06 85% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 18 12 06 83% 100%

M.Phil. Sem-1&2 19 (13) 08 05 100% 100%

Ph.D. 17 (09) 07 02 NA NA

2012-13 M.A. Sem-1&3 19 (14) 10 04 100% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 14 11 03 100% 100%

M.Phil Sem-1&2 33 (16) 10 06 90% 100%

Ph.D. 16 (09) 07 02 NA NA

NOTE:

THE NUMBER INTO THE BRACKET () SHOWS THE NUMBER OFSTUDENTS

WHO TOOK ENTRANCE TEST WHICH IS MENDETARY. THUS, WE CAN

GIVE ADMISSION FROM THESE ONLY WHO TOOK ENTRANCE TEST.

33. Diversity of students: -

Name of the

Programme

(refer to

question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

university

% of

students

from other

universities

within the

State

% of

students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from

other

countries

2009-10 M.A. 96% 4% NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph.D. 100% NIL NIL NIL

2010-11 M.A. 85% 15% NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph.D. 73% 27% NIL NIL

2011-12 M.A. 85% 15% NIL NIL

M.Phil 92% 8% NIL NIL

Ph.D. 67% 33% NIL NIL

2012-13 M.A. 100% NIL NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph.D. 78% 22% NIL NIL

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Year NET SET GATE

2009-10 Nil 10 Nil

2010-11 Nil Nil Nil

2011-12 Nil Nil Nil

2012-13 01 Nil Nil

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35. Student progression: -

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

2009-10 UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. 15

PG to Ph.D. Nil

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2010-11 UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. 12

PG to Ph.D. 09

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2011-12 UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. 08

PG to Ph.D. 06

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2012-13 UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. 12

PG to Ph.D. 05

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

recruitment

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university 100%

From other universities within the State NA

From universities from other States NA

From universities outside the country NA

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: - All the faculty already completed their Ph.D.

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: - 01

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b) Internet facilities for staff and students: - 03

c) Total number of class rooms: -02

d) Class rooms with ICT facility: - No

e) Students‘ laboratories: - NA

f) Research laboratories: - NA

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: -

a) From the host institution/university: - Nil

b) From other institutions/universities: - Nil

40. Number of post graduate/research students getting financial assistance from the

university/other agencies.

Detailed appendix attached below.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

In the annual and regular meetings of staff council department discusses the issues and the issues are taken into considerations in the meeting as early as

possible.

Course needs, Application point of view, innovative interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary subjects are discussed and taken into

consideration.

Number of students, qualification criteria and fee structure are the basic

criteria discussed and ruled out in the staff meetings.

42. Does the department obtains feedback from:-

A. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes (In staff Council Meeting, Continues self-

evaluation & student‘s feedback.

B. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes feedback forms are given to IQAC department

for evaluation.

C. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback? Yes

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

No. Name Designation

1 Chauhan Ramesh Pro.,N.S.Patel Arts College, Anand (Net & GPSCLec. Pass)

2 KanagaraVipul Pro.,Gov.Arts College, Surendranagar (Slet& GPSCLec. Pass)

3 LavadiyaShailesh Pro., Arts College, Wakaner(Slet Pass)

4 KaramtaValiben Net & GPSCLec. Pass

5 ThakarVinod Class-1 Officer, GIDC, Gov. of Gujarat

6 AhesanAjmeri Teacher, Ahemdabad (GPSC Lec. &Slet Pass)

7 VashudevVarmora Manager, Circuit House, Surat

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Merit

Scholarship

02 06 06 05

Freeship

Scholarship

02 03 01 01

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8 SavsaniMukesh Teacher, S.N.K. School, Rajkot

9 ChanganiMital Teacher, Rajkot

10 SarvaiyaKalu Research Assitant, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

11 Dr.A.M.Kikani Member, All India Nagar Parishad

12 Dr.MaheshchandraPandya Member, International PranamiSampradayCommittie

13 Dr.S.V.Jani Ex. Prof. & Head, Dept. of History, Saurashtra University, Rajkot

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

1. National Seminar on 'KATHIYAWADI HORSE IN HISTORICAL

PERSPECTIVE' held on 28-29 March 2011 sponsored by the Government of Gujarat.

Number of Participants 75

1. All faculty of the department conduct seminar on a special topic for each student &

student will give the seminar on the subject given by the faculty in the form of

dissertation.

Also special lecture also organize every year to increase the subject level knowledge

for student. The list of experts are as under:

Name of the Expert Date of Lectures

Dr. Rohit P. Pandya (27, 28 January 2010)

Dr. Jigish Pandya (8 To 17 February 2010)

Dr. Mehboobbhai Desai (3, 4 March 2010)

Dr. Jigish Pandya (22,23 March 2011)

Dr. Arun Vaghela (24,25 March 2011)

Dr. Jigish Pandya (19,20 March 2013)

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

1. Give Presentation on the Projectors

2. Personal Assistance to every student who need any kind of help

3. Organize tours of historical places

4. Lectures are an efficient way of providing information & define the scope of the

course.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

1. Internal Test

2. Quiz.

3. Seminar

4. Project

5. Assignment

6. Visit to Information Department, Rajkot, Museum & Archives Department

7. Study Tour

8. Examination System

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9. Feed Back process for Students

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: -

Students are participating in various extension activities

Faculty are participating in various extension activities

P.J. Raval AkhilHind Mahila Parishad Rajkot ― bhaiyma mahila ni sthiti(prachin

samay thi adhunik yug sudhi)‖

Slam Asia, Sadhuvasvani Road, Rajkot.

Dr. A.V.Chottani Mahila mandal ane social group Rajkot tatha Rajkot ma rahela

junagadh jila na patidar samajna loko samakshkrantikari prakrutiyo

vivichak vigatvar samay apvi

Dr. K.A. Manek Jupadpadima rahela badko samaksh itihas vishaynu mahatva samjavu

Vidhushiya ane Fresh and Fittness center, saurashtra university na

bhavanma upasthit mahila samksh bharatma mahila rojgarini tako tatha

itihaas vivechak vigatvar samaj api.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department: -

AbhyasVartul, Awarness Programme, Study Tour&NET, SLET, GPSC Exam

Preparation.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If

yes, give details: -Yes , NAAC

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied: -

Department is actively involved in generating new knowledge towards the faculty of Social Sciences.

Department have well equipped facilities for the students for research and other related work.

Department provides unlimited scopes of exposure in research area to both students

and faculties.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department.

Strengths:

1. Department of History has Departmental Library whichincludes several books.

2. All the faculty members are well experienced.

3. Oldest Department of the University.

Weaknesses:

1. There is no separate room for Library.

2. There is no separate fresh room available for women.

3. There is no separate M.Phil. Class room.

4. Non-filled sanctioned posts of teaching by permanent faculty.

Opportunities:

1. Evolving short-duration course in Tourism. 2. Establishing Cultural & Heritage Center.

3. Tapping student talent for historical studies.

Challenges:

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1. Declining strength of students.

2. Making historical studies popular.

3. Leading history with Present.

52. Future plans of the department.

1. Visit affiliated college to popularize study of History among U.G. students.

2. Making efforts for cultivating research aptitude among student of History.

Appendix-1Committee:

2009-10

Committee Name Coordinator Member

Anti-Raging Cell &

Anti Sexual

Harassment cell

A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Placement K.A.Manek P.J.Raval,

A.V.Chothani&P.B.Valvai

Time-Table P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Tour P.B.Valvai A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.J.Raval

Cultural Activities K.A.Manek P.J.Raval,

A.V.Chothani&P.B.Valvai

Study circle A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Internal Exam P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Sports P.B.Valvai A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.J.Raval

2010-11

Committee Name Coordinator Member

Anti-Raging Cell &

Anti Sexual

Harassment cell

A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Placement K.A.Manek P.J.Raval,

A.V.Chothani&P.B.Valvai

Time-Table P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Tour P.B.Valvai A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.J.Raval

Cultural Activities K.A.Manek P.J.Raval,

A.V.Chothani&P.B.Valvai

Study circle A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Internal Exam P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.B.Valvai

Sports P.B.Valvai A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek&P.J.Raval

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2011-12

Committee Name Coordinator Member

Anti-Raging Cell &

Anti Sexual

Harassment cell

K.A.Manek P.J.Raval&A.V.Chothani

Placement A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, &K.A.Manek

Time-Table P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek

Tour P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek

Cultural Activities A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, K.A.Manek

Study circle A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, K.A.Manek

Internal Exam K.A.Manek A.V.Chothani, P.J.Raval

Sports K.A.Manek A.V.Chothani, P.J.Raval

2012-13

Committee Name Coordinator Member

Anti Raging Cell &

Anti Sexual

Harassment cell

K.A.Manek P.J.Raval&A.V.Chothani

Placement A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, &K.A.Manek

Time-Table P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek

Tour P.J.Raval A.V.Chothani,

K.A.Manek

Cultural Activities A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, K.A.Manek

Study circle A.V.Chothani P.J.Raval, K.A.Manek

Internal Exam K.A.Manek A.V.Chothani, P.J.Raval

Sports K.A.Manek A.V.Chothani, P.J.Raval

Appendix – 2 :M.Phil. Dissertation

Sr.

No

.

Name of the

Student

Title Guided

by

Yea

r

Status

1 KananiHiren H. ―Rajkot

SahernaMukhyaDharmikSthalo ―

EkAdhyana

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

2

On going

2 ChaudhariNayna

V.

―BardoliTalukoEkAdhyayan‖ from

1964 to 2010

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

2

On going

3 TaviyadMadhu

M.

Rajkot

TalukaniSinchaiVyavasthaEkAbhyas

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

2

On going

4 Parmar Ramesh

M.

Rajkot

SaherniSamajikSansthaoEkAbhyas

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

2

On going

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5 JijriyaVipul V. Shree VidhyamandalEkAbhyas (GangajalaVidhyapith)

Dr. A. V. Chothani

2012

On going

6 Gohil Suresh G. JasdanTalukoEkAbhyas Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

1

On going

7 Mori Uday Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

1

Complet

ed

8 Patel Hetal N. NavsariJillanaPravasanSthalo Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

1

On going

9 RanpariyaKiran

B.

Leuva Patel NutanKelvaniMandalni

Rajkot Sthapana no

ItihasanetenuSikshanKshetrePradan

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

1

Complet

ed

10 AparnarthiHaresh

giri

PravasanSthalTarikeSansan Gir –

EkAbhyas

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

Complet

ed

11 BalvaiyaPankaj J. BotadTalukoEkEtahicPari Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

On going

12 ChaudhariSushila

J.

Mangrol

Talukoeketihasikpariprekhya

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

Complet

ed

13 Dangar Nita K. Rasulkhanji Hospital Junagadh

EtihasikAbhyas

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

On going

14 DamorSurekha P. DahodBhagini Samaj EkAbhyas Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

On going

15 Kava Vishwajit

A.

KeshodTalukoEkEtihasikAbhyas Dr. A. V.

Chothani

201

0

On going

16 ChavdaVajubhai Forward school

amrelitrustisthapnanoitihasanetenipra

vrutio

Dr. A. V.

Chothani

200

9

On going

17 KanaraGovind K. BhanvadTalukoEketihasikAbhyas Dr. A. V.

Chothani

200

9

On going

18 AalMatra L. Dr. A. V.

Chothani

200

9

Complet

ed

19 Galchar Nilesh J. Rajkot JillanaPravasanSthalo Dr. A. V.

Chothani

200

9

On going

20 Chavadiya Bijal

R.

Shrimati G.P. Mehta High School

Jamvanathali Ek Abhiyas

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

2

On going

21 Dafada Lalit.H Navyug Vidhiyalay (Mota Bevadiya)

Ek Abhiyas

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

2

Complet

ed

22 Makwana Hitesh

G.

Shri P & T.V Sheth at High School,

Rajkot. Ek Abhiyas

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

2

On going

23 Sosa Sanjay R. V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot.

Ek Abhiyas

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

2

Complet

ed

24 Sosa Vijay R. Swami Vivekanand nu Saurashtra

Parikraman- Ek Adhiyayan

Prafulab

en

201

2

Complet

ed

25 Batva Arshi D. Lakhdirsf Engineering College,

Morbi. Establishment, Development

Prafulab

en

201

1

Complet

ed

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and Activities- A study upto 2010

26 Patel Daksha D. Navsari Taluko- Ek Abhiyas

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

1

Complet

ed

27 Kota Paresh G. Jaymanbhai Parmar- Ek Abhiyas

Prafulab

en

201

1

Ongoing

28 Thakar Seema K. Swami Vivekanand Vidhiya

Mandir(Junagadh)ni Sthapana, Vikas

ane pravruti- Ek Abhiya.

(sthapanathi 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

1

Complet

ed

29 Lodhavi

Pravinkumar S.

Sutrapada taluka- Ek Abhiyas Prafulab

en

201

1

Complet

ed

30 Maraviya Bharti

V.

Lodhika Taluko- Ek Abhiyas Prafulab

en

201

0

On going

31 Patel

MayankKumar B.

Shri Mahuva Pradesh, sahakari

Khand Udhiyog Mandali Ltd- Ek

Abhiyas (From 1974 to 2010)

Prafulab

en

201

0

Complet

ed

32 Boda Bhavesh N. Kalawad Taluko- Ek Itihasik

Pariprakshiya

Prafulab

en

201

0

Ongoing

33 Lashkari Jignesh

O.

Amarsighji High School, Wakaner-

Ek Abhiyas

Prafulab

en

201

0

Complet

ed

34 Parmar Vijay K. Shree Bilashwar Khand Udhiyog,

Kodinar- Ek Abhiyas (from 1956 to

2006)

Prafulab

en

201

0

Complet

ed

35 Sarvaiya

Kadubhai G.

Gadhada taluko- Ek Aitihashik

Pariprakshiya ma

Prafulab

en

201

0

Complet

ed

36 Vada Mahendra

C.

Ramkrishna Mission (Limbdi)- Ek

Abhiyas

Prafulab

en

200

9

Complet

ed

37 Desai Yogesh J. Vasada Taluko- Ek Aitihashik

Pariprakshiya ma

Prafulab

en

200

9

Complet

ed

38 Jetawa Dhana R. Veraval Taluko- Ek Aitihashik

Abhiyas

Prafulab

en

200

9

Complet

ed

39 Lavadiya Sailesh

R.

Sister Nivedita Educational

Complex, Rajkot- A Historical

Perspective

Prafulab

en

200

9

Complet

ed

Appendix - 3 Scholarship / Free ship

Year Sr. No. Types of Scholarship Name of the Student Amount

2009-10

1 Free ship BodaBhavesh 1200

2 Free ship AlaMatra L. 1200

3 Merit Dabhi Rajesh N. 1200

4 Merit JadavRajansinh N. 1200

2010-

11

5 Free ship NakumParesh 1000

6 Free ship Gohil Nilesh R. 1000

7 Free ship Gamar Kanji N. 1000

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2010-

11

8 Merit RanpariyaKiran 400

9 Merit NakumParesh G. 330

10 Merit Gohil Nilesh R. 270

11 Merit HadaniChaman N. 400

12 Merit Jada Ramesh N. 330

13 Merit Jalu Mahesh R. 270

2011-

12

14 Free Ship GohilNielsh 1200

15 Free Ship PithdiyaJignesh M. 522

16 Free Ship Sosa Sanjay 430

17 Free ship Kachot Hitesh 353

18 Merit RanpariyaKiran B 576

19 Merit Gohil Nilesh R. 475

20 Merit Gamara Kanji N. 389

21 Free ship PithadiyaJignesh 780

22 Merit GojiyaRamsinh 324

23 Merit VarchandLalji B. 324

24 Merit PithadiyaJignesh 234

25 Merit Sosa Sanjay R. 193

26 Merit VadherJasi 157

27 Free ship GabuPrakash 600

28 Merit GabuPrakash 225

29 Merit VadherLalit 225

30 Merit Nandasana Vijay G 228

31 Merit GoswamiJyoti B 237

32 Merit MalakiyaJayesh 194

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department : Smt. S.B. Gardi Institute of Home Science, Sau.Uni., Rajkot

2. Year of establishment: 1997

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? : yes

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters; Integrated

Ph. D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) : M.Sc. Foods & Nutrition , M.Sc. General Home Science,

Ph. D Home Science, Ph. D. Chemistry

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: We offered interdisciplinary

courses as a part of M.Sc curriculum under the CBCS.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons ; Not applicable

8. Examination System: Semester and Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: One faculty

member is research guide in chemistry subject, partial interdiciplinary approach is

established and this Department arranges various joint programs with Law and other

Departments of this University.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 01 ------- 01

Associate Professors 02 01 02

Asst. Professors 04 02 ---

Others --- --- --

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience

and research under guidance

Name

Quali. Desig. Speciali

zation

No. of Years

of

Experience

No. of Ph. D./M.

Phil. students guided

for the last 4 years

Guide

d

Reg

.

Total

Dr. Nilambari

R. Dave

M.Sc.

Ph.D

Professor Home Sci.

F & N

24 years 06 08 14

Dr. H. D. Joshi M.Sc.

Ph.D

Associate

Professor

Chemistry 24 years 01 04 05

Dr. R. V. Raval M.Sc.

Ph.D

Associate

Professor

Chemistry 14 years --

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors :

Sr. No. Name of Fellow

01 Dr. Uma Joshi- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., M. S. Uni., Baroda

02 Dr. M. Subhadra- Prof., Nirmalaniketan, Bombay

03 Dr. Maneesha Sukul- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., M. S. Uni., Baroda

04 Dr. Vinayak Patel-Vidyanagar- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., S. P. Uni.,

Vidyanagar

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05 Dr. Bharat Patel - Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., Agri. Uni., Dantiwada

06 Dr. J.j. Dhaduk- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., Agri. Uni., Dantiwada

07 Dr. Rema Subhash- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., S. P. Uni., Vidyanagar

08 Dr. Manjari Achharya- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., S. P. Uni., Vidyanagar

09 Dr. Madhu Sharan- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., M. S. Uni., Baroda

10 Dr. Mini Sheth- Prof., Deptt. Of Home Sci., M. S. Uni., Baroda

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

Sr. No. Name of Program Number of Classes

01 M. Sc. Foods & Nutrition 33%

02 M. Sc. General Home Science 66%

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio:

Sr. No. Name of Program Student Teacher Ratio

01 M. Sc. Home Science 45:3

02 Ph. D. 16:2

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled

and actual

Sr. No. Academic & Administrative Support Sanctioned Filled

01 Smt AnupamaB. Sureja 01 01

02 Mr. Bharatbhai Jani 01 01

03 Vacat 01 00

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: NA

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise. :

Sr.

no,

Title of the project Funding

agency

Principal

Investigator

Grant

received

Rs.

01 Monitoring and minimizing the

pesticide residue in vegetables

available at the market of Rajkot

city using traditional cooking

methods‖

UGC Dr. H. D. Joshi 11,86,200/-

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received :

d) National collaboration-Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received. :Nil

20. Research facility / centre with : Nil

state recognition

national recognition

international recognition 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies : Nil

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) :13

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Monographs: Nil

Chapters in Books: Nil

Edited Books : Nil

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 01

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index 23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad : Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d) any other

(please specify):

Name Editorial Boards National committees

Dr. Nilambari R. Dave Asian Journal of Home

Science

Vice President west zone –

Home Science Association

of India

Dr. H. D Joshi American Biographical

Institute, North Carolina

USA

Dr. R. V. Raval ------- Treasurer, Indian Dietetic

Association, Rajkot club

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,

training programs and similar programs). : Faculty attends, Co-ordinates, Acts as a

resources persons in ASC, Refresher / orientation programs.

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental

projects : 25%

percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute : Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by : Nil

Faculty

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

Students 30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Sr.

No.

Name of Seminar/conference,

etc

Funding

agencies

Level Approx. No of

delegates

01 Role of Home Science in

Social well-Being

U G C National 250

02 Home Science & Life Style

Management

U G C National 180

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03 Women‘s issues University State 200

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: All the code of ethics designed

by the University rules is followed.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Programme

(refer to question no. 4)

Applications

received

Selected

Female

Pass percentage

Female

M. Sc.

Foods & Nutrition

31 25 98

M. Sc.

General Home Science

20 20 98

Ph. D. 29 24 39

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from other

countries

M. Sc.

Foods & Nutrition

90 10 --- ---

M. Sc.

General Home

Science

80 20 --- ---

Ph. D. 90 10 --- ---

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.:05

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG ----

PG to M. Phil. Nil

PG to Ph. D. 45:2

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

30%

Entrepreneurs 2%

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 03

from other universities within the State -----

from universities from other States -----

from universities outside the country -----

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil., Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period : Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: 01 with 700 books

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Available

c) Total number of class rooms: 04

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d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 04

e) Students‘ laboratories: 04

f) Research laboratories: 01

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University

Sr. No. Name of students

01 Dr. N. R. Dave

02 Dr. Urvi Trivedi

03 Dr. Kinjal Bhatt

04 Dr. Anjana Palkar

05 Dr. Geeta Rathod

06 Dr. Bhavana Vaid

07 Dr. Daxa Solanki

08 Dr. Samani veena

09 Dr. Shashikala Maheshvari

10 Dr. Hetal Desai

11 Dr. Zala Jyotiba

12 Dr. Jadeja Rekhaba

b) from other institutions/universities

Sr. No. Name of Students

01 Vimal Patel

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University. : Nil

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.: NA

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

g. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? : Yes, Positive suggestions are kept in boards of

studies meeting when ever syllabus reforms.

h. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback? : Yes, Summary is made from student evaluation

form for the improvement of faculties and is discussed in staff council meeting and

each staff is informed about suggestions made by students.

i. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback?: No

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10):

Sr. No. Name of Students

01 Dr. N. R. Dave, Head, Deptt. Of Home Science, Sau. Uni., Rajkot

02 Dr. Bhavana Vaid, Sr. lecturer, MVM college, Rajkot

03 Dr. Daxa Solanki, Sr. lecturer, MVM college, Rajkot

04 Dr. Shashikala Maheshvari, Sr. lecturer, Tolani Art College, Rajkot

05 Azadi Vachhani, Sr. lecturer, Govt. POLY technique college, Rajkot

06 Dave Charmi, Dietician, Giriraj Hospital, Rajkot

07 Dave Amishi, Dietician, Wockheart Hospital, Rajkot

08 Alpa Chauhan, Other than Dean, Faculty of homescience

09 Uma Tanna, Head, Deptt. Of work experience, Dist. Edu. & training, Rajkot

10 Geeta Rathod, Lecturer, SNDT college, Surat

11 Purvi Rajpara, Nutritional program officer, Gandhinagar

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44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)

involving external experts: Department has arranged conference in 2010 & 2013, one

week work shop on legal literacy jointly with law department. With the help of legal aid

deptt. Every year. Every this deptt. Arranges different programmes on womens day like

workshops on women‘s issues, lectures of districts magistrates, poster competition etc.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. : The

Department has adopted various teaching methods which improve quality of teaching

and understanding power of students, these include Seminar method, Personal

presentations, Group discussions, field trips etc. The uses of latest teaching aids like

LCD, Slide Overhead projector are in practice.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored? :

There is a continuous evaluation system in our department in the form of assignment, seminars, internal test, practical and project work including field visit

and training. By these systems learning aspect of the students is monitored.

Every three years the syllabuses are reformed by accepting suggestions from

society, related industrial people, government and non-government organizations after through discussion among members of board of studies. Here any kind of

practical difficulties regarding the content of courses are attained.

Students are the fundamental stakeholder, every year we take feedback from

students for courses and their suggestions are also taken into account at a time of

syllabus reformation.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: The

Department has participated various actively in the extension programme of the

University like Beti Bachavo Andolan, Flag Day etc . Moreover the Department also

organizes its own extension programme like exhibitions, puppet show and street plays

etc. in rural and slum areas. Under University initiatives and leadership, this department

had participated various need base educational programs for prisoners which were

organized jointly with various departments in the year 2011. The Department has

participated various actively in the extension program of the University like Beti Bachao

Andolan, Flag Day etc.

Moreover the Department also organizes its own extension program like exhibitions, puppet show and street plays etc. in rural and slum areas.

Under University initiatives and leadership, this department had participated various need base educational programs for prisoners which were organized

jointly with various departments in the year 2011.

The students of the department along with a teacher conducted nutritional

enrichment program, educational games, and cultural activities in the S.V. Virani

Deaf and dumb children school. – Every year in the first term of 3rd

semester, as a

part of syllabus.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department: Lectures and

workshop etc organized by the department for the development of values and virtues.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details. : Nil

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied. : Home science syllabuses cater almost all the basic needs of an individual as

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a member of the society.

Home science caters basic theoretical knowledge of science arts and humanities as well as applied aspects of all these basic branches of the knowledge.

These aspects such as Nutrition, Food Science, and technology, Bio-chemistry,

institutional food administration, Dietetics and patients counseling, normal and

disable children grooming, budgeting and investments, textiles and fashion, house

plans and interior designing, extension and communication etc.

As such this department has only two specialization i. e. Foods & Nutrition and General Home Science which are grant in aid. At the time of adopting CBCS

system in the year 2010, we have introduced block elective in various specialized

field so that students can opt for more specialized paper/ courses. In the field of

Foods & Nutrition student can opt for Food Technology, Dietetic and Public

Health Nutrition while in the field of General Home Science, student can opt for

Community Health Nutrition, Clothing & Textile, Extension & communication,

Home management and Child Development.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

department. :

Strength:

Advanced as well as vocational curriculum and ICT enabled teaching learning process.

It is life and community oriented course which is also having interdisciplinary approach.

Very few Universities of India offer M. Sc. General Home Science course which

is a composite course of home science, syllabus for NET/SLET examinations are

also based on composite Home Science, that‘s why it is helpful for our students.

This department cators mainly students of rural and even remote areas of Saurashtra region

Most of the students get placement

Staff of this department works in administrative positions in national bodies,

having aditorialship in national and international journals.

Weakness

Shortage of permenent teaching faculties.

Sortage of technical staff

We receive limited grant from UGC five year plans so unable to purchase sofisticated latest instruments.

Majority of students come from rural background so are not able to coup with

English materials as well as internet surffing.

Inadiquate research lab facilities Opportunities

Because of life and community oriented syllabuses there is wast opportunuty for students in various govrnment community based programms and also in NGO‘s.

In foods & Nutrition course in CBCS this department has introduced food industries

based courses to generate job opportunity.

In foods & Nutrition course in CBCS this department has introduced dietetics and public nutrition based courses to prepare students entreprenaure.

Due to its vesetile courses this department can promote interdisciplinary research also.

Extension is the part of Home Science syllabus; society can at large be benifited by

various activities of students in rural and slum areas also.

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Challenges

There is decreasing studentstrength in afiliated UG colleges may affect future student strength.

Due to government policies this department is not able to start various other

specializations in grant in aid.

Refine students in English language is a big challenge.

Due to its nomenclature as Home Science, and aslo UG colleges are anly women colleges, the traditional concept of only women studying in Home Science, male

students are not coming fro admission.

Shortage of permenent teaching faculties and technical staffs. 52. Future plans of the department: At present specialization are given in Foods & Nutrition

and General Home Science. The Department aims to start new branches of specialization

Viz. Clothing and Textiles, Human Development, Family Resource Management and,

Home Science Extension and Communication, if the faculties and other resources made

available. Department also aims to start some one year vocational Diploma courses for

students who can not afford to spare two years for degree courses or who do not get

admission to the degree courses. They are namely, Dietetics, Advance Food Technology,

Food Biotechnology, Bakery and confectionery, Fashion Technology, Textile Designing,

Crèche, Playhouse and Balvadi management, Geriatric home management,

Communication Technology, Environment Management etc. if the facilities are made

available.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Humans & I.H.L.

2. Year of Establishment: 1997

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ? Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: LL.M. Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: NIL

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Post Gratuation Diploma in

Human rights and International humanitarian Laws

8. Examination system: Semester with Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

NIL

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 01 01 00

Associate Professor 00 00 00

Assistant Professor 02 01 01

Others ---------- ---------- ----------

** Both are lien as Vice chancellor at different University

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization, expertise

and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization

No. of

years

of

experience

No. of

Ph. D./M.

Phil.

students

guided

for the

last

4years

Dr.B.L.Sharma

(On lien as

V.C.)

LL.M.Ph. D. Head &Prof. Constitutional & Human rights. 27

Dr.M.K.Padalia

(On lien as

V.C.)

LL.M.Ph. D.

Prof. HumanRights 26

5

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor: (1) Dr.B.L.Sharma

,(2) Dr. M.K.Padalia (3) Dr. R.N.Sharma

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: 100

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: LLM. 4/49 Ph. D.—2/8

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:Nill

Office Staff

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Clerk 00 00 02

Typist 00 00 00

Peon 00 00 00

Sweeper 00 00 00

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project title

and grants received project-wise :Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NIL

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Enova Car Funded by UGC for the Extension Activities

20. Research facility/centre with:Research facilities created under (State recognition): (1)

Computer Facility (2) Internet (3) E - Journal

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies: NIL

22. Publications:Annexure -A

National: 06

International: 00

Book with ISBN with detail of publishers: 02 23. Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:As per Annexure-BDr. B.L.Sharma has

selected in Different committee of U.G.C. and visit in different institution of India.

26. Faculty serving in:

National committee : 05

International committee: NIL

Editorial boards:NIL

Any other (Please specify)Yes, as a vice chancellor in Saurashtra University Rajkot and Sarguja University Ambikapur

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):NIL

28. Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

interdepartmental projects: 100%

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other University/industry/institute : 100%

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29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty: 00

Doctoral/post-doctoral fellows: 00

Students: 00 30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

U.G.C. Funded and Organized by Dept.:(1) National Workshop: 02

(2) National Seminar: 03

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

The Department instills research ethics, research methodology and perseverance in

the LL.M. Students during their pre-registration course work so that they should not

be driven by ―publish or perish syndrome‖ instead, authentic research results emerge

from their pure inquisitiveness. The department believes in publishing research papers

in reputed peer-reviewed journals and imparting training to research students to

present their research findings before scientific community in national/international

conferences. The pre-Ph. D. presentation in the department by a research student has

been made compulsory.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

Ll.M.

Ph. D. 30 16 14

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the state

% of students

from other

countries

Ll.M. 95.45 4.55 00 00

Ph. D. 100% NIL NIL NIL

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.:02

judicial services,02 civil services examination 03,

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 00

PG to M. Phil. 00

PG to Ph. D. 10%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral 00

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

00

10%

Entrepreneurs: About 15 students have started their own

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legal practice every year

36. Diversity of Staff:NIL

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 100

From other universities within state NIL

From universities from other states NIL

From universities outside the country NIL

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the assessment

period: 01

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:YES

a) Library: Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

c) Total number of class-rooms: Three class-rooms and a seminar-hall

with a capacity to accommodate 50

persons

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01 : Seminar Hall

e) Students‘ Laboratories: 00

f) Research Laboratories: 00

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates: Nil

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University : Nil

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.: Nil

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

As per annexure -C

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:As per annexure -D

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes :

conventional method

46. How does the Department ensure that Programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?: NIL

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47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: Every year

approximately 25 extension activities Conducted by student and participation of student

and faculty. As per annexure -E

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department 49. State whether the Programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details: Nil

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied:: Department Conducted group discussion on currant issue of Human Rights.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

Department (1)strengths : 2 Faculties (2) weaknesses: Staff

(3) Opportunities: Good scope for this course wordwide

( 4) Challenges :To keep class enguged for full time

52 Future plans of the Department :(1) More training (2) more visit to human rights

institution

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Journalism

2. Year of Establishment: 1973

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ? Faculty

4. Names of Programmes offered: PG., M. Phil. , Ph.D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: NO

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc. Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: NO

8. Examination system: Semester/CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: NO

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 - 1

Associate Professor 1 - -

Assistant Professor 2 2 1

Others - - -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualificatio

n

Designatio

n

Specialization No. of

years of

experienc

e

No. of

Ph. D./

M.

Phil.

student

s

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr. Nita Udani MJMC., Ph.

D.

Professor

& Head

Communicatio

n & Cinema

20 Years 20

T.H.Chandaran

a

MJMC Asst.

Professor

P.R.

Advertising

20 Years 16

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor: -

1. Dr. Punita Harne

2. Dr. Chadrakant Mehta

3. Naliniben Upadhyay

4. Sailesh Tewani

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: -

1. M.J.M.C. 57:43

2. M. Phil 86:14

3. Ph. D 87 :13

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:-

M.J.M.C.

Semester

1-2

(Ratio)

semester 3-

4 (Ratio)

Permanent

Teacher

visiting Teacher

2009-10 30(57:43) 49

(74 : 26)

Dr. Nita Udani Naliniben Upadhyay

2010-11 22(59:41) 38 (66:34) Shri

T.H.Chandarana

Shailesh Tewani

2011-12 20(65:35) 24 (54:46) Dr. Y. N. Hirani Trupti Vyas

2012-13 21(61:39) 18(72:28) Nilesh Pandya

Jawlant chhya

Bina joshi

Devyash Rayththa

Ruchir Pandya

Neha Mehta

Panna Kariya

M.Phil (Journalism)

Semester

1 (Ratio)

semester 2

(Ratio)

Permanent

Teacher

visiting Teacher

2009-10 9 (66:44) 9 (66:44) Dr. Nita Udani Trupti Vyas

2010-11 8 (50:50) 8 (50:50) Shri

T.H.Chandarana

2011-12 9 (66:44) 9 (66:44) Dr. Y. N. Hirani

2012-13 10(40:60) 10(40:60)

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Peon 1 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Nil

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17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise

Nil

-

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: -

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received:

Nil

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition

National Recognition

International Recognition 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies:

Nil

22. Publications: Nil

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals -3 (Dr.Nita Udani)

Monographs

Chapter in Books

Edited books

Books with ISBN with details of publishers

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index 23. Details of patents and income generated: -

Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:

Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:

Nil

26. Faculty serving in: -

g) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other

(please specify)

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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Asst. Professor Mr. T.H.Chandarana had Participated in a Refresher course (S.S.S.) in

S.C. of our University. THe duration was three weeks ( 9th

July to 29th

July 2012).

28. Student projects:

Students have contributed with Zeal by writing articles on a variety of topics in inter-

departmental magazine.

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Nil

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Nil

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

Department takes enough care to see that the students do dissertation sincerely and

submit it in time. For this, Faculties guide and motivate them with zeal & sincerity.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

MJMC 219 111 67 100 % 100 %

M.Phil 36 16 20 100 % 100 %

Ph.D 5 1 4

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

MJMC 99.44 % 0.56 % - -

M.Phil 94.45 % 5.55 % - -

Ph.D 100 % - -

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise.

Nil

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35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 16.43 %

PG to Ph. D. 2.28 %

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral -

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

-

Entrepreneurs:

VipulKagathara: CFL manufacturing

-

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 66 %

From other universities within state 33 %

From universities from other states -

From universities outside the country -

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:

Nil

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library -1

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: -3

c) Total number of class-rooms: -3

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: -

e) Students‘ Laboratories: -

f) Research Laboratories: -

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

1. Niliseh parmar

2. Jayram Mehta

3. Jaydeep vasant

4. Trupti Vyas

5. Devya Chhatbar

6. Karena Sapna

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

Nil

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41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

Nil

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback

Yes

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback ?

Yes

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the Department

utilize the feedback ?

No

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

No. Name Designation

1 Krishnkant Unadkat Executive editor ―Sandesh‖

(Ahmedabed)

2 Kana Bantva Group Editor ―Sandesh‖

3 Jayesh Thakrar Senior Journalist ―Gujrat Samachar‖

4 Nilesh Pandya Senior Journalist ―Aaspas‖ (Rajkot)

He is also a well known artist & folk singer

5 Kaushik Mehta Editor ―Phulchhab‖ (Rajkot)

6 Shirish Kashikar Director National Institute of Mass

Communication, Ahmedabad

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

Involving external experts

1. 4th

feb 2009 seminar Deepak Rajani, Dhimant Purohit

2. 28 march 2010 workshop Dr. Kamlesh Udashi

3. 28 march 2011 seminar Justics G.N.Ray

4. 13 march 2012 seminar Shri Kaushikbhai Mehta

5. 31 march 2012 seminar Shri Upendra Trivedi

6. 15 march 2013 seminar N. A. Parmar

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Whiteboard, PPP, LCD, Camera, Computers, Internet Facility etc

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

Assignment, Seminars are regularly given & conducted

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

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Nil

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

Street Drama, Voting awareness etc.

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details.

No

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

Nil

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department

Strengths

1. Excellent Placement ratio

2. Imparting education to students mostly from villages and towns

3. The oldest institute in Gujarat to impart formal education in Journalism

Weaknesses

1. Luck of studio & Editing room

2. Number of classrooms is less than requirement

3. Teaching staff is less than requirement

Challenges

1. 80 to 90 % students are poor in English

52. Future plans of the Department

1. To start short-term employment – oriented courses.

2. To start course linking P.R. With Journalism.

3. Construction of the latest editing room & Studio.

4. To have printing facility.

5. To inspire students for Practical work specially in cinema.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Library & Information Science

2. Year of establishment: 1976

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University?: Yes [Arts]

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters; Integrated

Ph. D., D. Sc., D.Litt., etc.)

[1] Bachelor of Library & Information Science [2nd

Degree Programme]

[2] Master of Library & Information Science [PG Programme]

[3] Ph. D in Library & Information Science

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: -Nil-

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: -Nil-

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: -Nil-

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System: CBCS

Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments- -Nil-

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 0 -N.A- -N.A-

Associate Professors 1 0 -N.A-

Asst. Professors 1 1 SG Asst Prof [CAS]

Others 0 0 0

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience

and research under guidance

Name

Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./M. Phil.

students guided

for the last 4

years

Dr Kokila T Tank M.A.,

M.Lib. Sc.,

Ph.D

Sr AsstProf

[SG] , I/C

Head

Library &

Information

Science

Total: 26

In In UGC

System:

23

-Nil-

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors: -Nil-

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information: 60% in

Both regular Programmes by Visiting Faculty

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

Sr No Programme Student Teacher Ratio

1 BLIS 28:1

2 MLIS 18:1

3 Ph D in LIS 8:1

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15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled

and actual

Sanctioned Filled Actual

Support Staff (Technical) 0 0 0

Administrative Staff 2 2 2

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Information Needs and Seeking Behavior.

Management of Library and Information Centres.

Library Surveys & User Surveys.

IT and Computer application studies.

Reading Habits and Interest Studies.

Academic Librarianship.

Bibliographic Studies.

Citation Analysis Studies

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise.

1 faculty member is working on Seed Money Project

Total grant sanctioned: 50,000 received up till now: 35,000

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

e) National collaboration b) International collaboration -Nil-

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received. –Nil-

20. Research facility / centre with

state recognition

national recognition

international recognition -Nil-

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

-Nil-

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) –

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Nil-

Monographs: -Nil-

Chapters in Books: 1 & Paper: 1 in Conference Proceeding

Edited Books: -Nil-

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: -Nil-

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences

Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) –Nil-

Citation Index – range / average –Not calculated-

SNIP: –Not calculated-

SJR: –Not calculated-

Impact Factor – range / average: –Not calculated-

h-index: –Not calculated- 23. Details of patents and income generated

-Nil-

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated

Consultancy services provided by the department during the last four years covers broad

areas of library computerization, database development, library designing, developing

innovative library services, resource development for visually challenged library users.

No revenue was generated as these were not fee based services.

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad : -Nil-

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees: -Nil-

b) International committees: -Nil-

c) Editorial Boards: One

d) Any other (please specify)

Board of Studies in different Universities: One

Board of Paper setters and Examiners in different Universities: One

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,

training programs and similar programs).

Department participates in local & national facilities for faculty recharging

1. Attended SAM Workshop [UGC Capacity Building Workshop of Women Managers

in Higher Education] at Mumbai from 20 - 24th September, 2011

2. Attended and presented a paper ―Information and Development: A Vision for

Emerging Infrastructure‖ in IASLIC 28th All India Conference at Srinagar from 10 to 13

October 2011

3. Attended TOT Workshop [UGC Capacity Building Workshop of Women Managers in

Higher Education] at Mumbai from 2 to 7 March, 2012

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental projects: 25

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percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities / industry / institute: 75

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty: -Nil-

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows: -Nil-

Students: -Nil-

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

- Nil as Yet-

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

There is no formal documented Code of ethics for research followed by the

departments but it is essential for each researcher to sign a written undertaking of

original research work carried out before submitting for publication or examination.

32. Student profile programme-wise: [Consolidated 2009-2010 to 2012-13]

Name of the Programme

(refer to question no. 4)

Applications

received

Selected

Male Female

Pass percentage

Male Female

Bachelor of Library

Information Science

303 42 63 71.26 87.45

Master of Library

Information Science

98 26 42 90.17 93.54

Ph. D in Library

Information Science

16 05 03 Not Applicable yet

33. Diversity of students: [Consolidated 2009-2010 to 2012-13]

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from

universities

outside the State

% of

students

from other

countries

Bachelor of

Library

Information

Science

97.14 2.86 00 00

Master of Library

Information

Science

91.18 8.82 00 00

Ph. D in Library

Information

Science

87.5 12.5 00 00

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Sr No Examination Year Name of Student Category

1 SLET Oct 2010 Dobariya Himal L Gen

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2 SLET Oct 2010 Sondarva Bharat H SC

3 Gujarat Police 2011 Karmur Rajeshkumar H SEBC

4 Gujarat Police 2011 Kuvadiya Kalpesh R SEBC

5 H-TAT 2012 Parmar Pravin M SC

6 Adhyapak Sahayak 2012 Barot Shraddha B SEBC

7 TET 2012 Vaghela Mukesh SC

8 NET June 2012 Solanki Mahesh SC

9 NET Dec 2012 Parsania Renish V Gen

10 NET Dec 2012 Makwana Pankajkumar S SC

11 NET Dec 2012 Joshi Namrata R Gen

12 NET Dec 2012 Mehta Viral N Gen

13 NET Dec 2012 Sakariya Kishorchandra G SEBC

14 NET June 2013 Falguni Kadchha SEBC

15 NET June 2013 Sondarva Arunkumar SC

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 65

PG to M. Phil. 05

PG to Ph. D. 10

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral 00

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

[Detail information Sent earlier

to placement cell]

Entrepreneurs 05

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 0

from other universities within the State 0

from universities from other States 100

from universities outside the country 0

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period

1 [One Ph. D. awarded]

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

c) Total number of class rooms: 2

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d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 2

e) Students‘ laboratories: 1 Computer Lab

f) Research laboratories: Nil

39 List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University:

Solanki Mahesh R

Joshi Namrata Rajendrababu,

Jotangiya Nimesh K

Ramani Vithal Jivabhai,

Raval Nita Prakashchandra,

Sakariya Kishorchadra G,

Sondarva Bharatkumar Hirabahi,

b) from other institutions/universities

Dodia Indira N

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University.

P M S P M S P M S Total P.H Merit Free ship Total

SC ST SEBC Scholarship

2009-2010 9 --- 10 19 1 15 0 15

2010-2011 10 --- 13 23 -- 12 0 12

2011-2012 14 --- 6 20 -- 12 0 12

2012-2013 12 --- 6 18 -- 13 0 13

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

Need assessment exercise was undertaken before introducing Payment based seats in the

MLIS programme. For this exercise rate of growth of new colleges was compared against

number of graduating LIS professionals and the short fall in the number of seats was met with

introducing payment based seats.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

j. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

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The department does obtain feedback from faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-

learning-evaluation. The department utilizes the feedback in developing new courses, making

required changes in the existing framework of courses.

k. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

The department does obtain feedback from students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching-

learning-evaluation. The department utilizes the feedback in selecting visiting faculty

members each year and in developing new courses, making required changes in the existing

framework of courses.

l. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback?

Feedback from Alumni and employers on the programmes offered is also collected. The

department utilizes the feedback in developing new units, introducing required topics and

developing required skills in the students.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

1 Mehta Hasumati S 9 Tandel Kailashbahi D.

2 Pandhi Veena M 10 Mehta Mahendra H

3 Tank K T 11 Udani Niharika T

4 Joshi Bindu H 12 Bhatt Dilip J

5 Patel Chandrakant K 13 Vaghela Anupsinh S.

6 Oza Nimesh D 14 Pandya Anjani B

7 Trivedi Mayank J 15 Desai Ami D

8 Ardeshna Narendrakumar M 16 Gondaliya J P

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)

involving external experts.

Talk by Chief Librarian Railway Staff College Vadodara on 08/2/2010

Talk by Head of the Department, DLIS MSU on 09/2/2010

Talk by Librarian, HML, MSU on 09/2/2010

Talk by Librarian of Central Library Vadodara on 09/2/2010

Students attended ADINET Seminar at ADI on 10/8/2010

Participated in seminar on census operations on 3/2/11

Students attended ADINET Seminar at ADI on 27/8/2011

Special Lecture and Visit to Gujarat State Archives Rajkot Records Office and

Museum

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Talk by Experts of Art of Living on 23/3/2012

Students attended ADINET Seminar at ADI on 11/8/2012

Talk by Experts from Art of Living on 7/9/2012

Talk by Coordinator of SCOPE 27/9/2012

Students attended National Seminar on Human Rights & Ecological Balance

4&5/3/2013

Talk by Head of the Department, DLIS MSU on 12/3/13

Talk by Assistant Librarian, HML, MSU on 12/3/13

Talk by Librarian of Central Library Vadodara on 12/3/13

Talk by Subject Experts at Gyanmandir at Mahavir Aradhna Kendra Koba on

13/3/2013

Talk by Librarian British Council Library Ahmedabad, on 13/3/2013

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Library and Information Science being a professional course, much emphasis is on

practical training. A combination of various teaching methods, viz lectures, hands-on-

practical, participatory discussion, IT based teaching, case studies, user community

surveys, library visits, information collection, seminars, assignments, brainstorming,

group learning etc are used to impart training to the students at bachelor and masters

level.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

The department ensures that programme objectives are constantly met by taking

periodic feedback from students, faculty, industry and other stack holders. Good

suggestions from these feedbacks are incorporated in next curricula design and

modifications. Learning outcomes are monitored based on continuous evaluation of

students.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students of Munjaka School No 1 were given one hour each every day under ―Vanchan Abhiyan‖ a reading habits promotional programme in 2009-2010

Took part in 26th

January 2010 special celebration programme held on the campus in Tableau event (Pragatishil Saurashtra) and won 2

nd place.

Students of Munjaka Prathmik Shala were given one hour each, every day under

―Vanchan Abhiyan‖ a reading habits promotional programme for three months in

2010-2011

5 Radio talks by faculty member Dr K T Tank for community awareness during 2009-2013

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department.

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This department is having just one full time faculty hence the prime responsibility of

the department is to cater efficiently to the syllabi requirements. The beyond syllabus

scholarly activities are presently at the back seat, yet department organizes

community awareness programmes and also takes active part in research activities.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details. –No-

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied.

Being the only department catering to the Library & Information Science personnel

needs of this region, we were instrumental in generating basic and applied knowledge

about management, collection, resources, personnel, finance, computerization and

administrative problems of various types of libraries of Saurashtra region and

information requirement of its user base.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

department.

Strengths of the Department

[1] Only department catering to the Library & Information Science personnel needs of this

region for various types of libraries like Academic, Special, and Public Libraries.

[2] A strong Alumni base of 1000 plus and impressive placement record

[3] Strong extension activities like educational tours, community awareness

programmers, reading interest surveys etc

[4] Well developed curricula as per the UGC CDC Guidelines and CBCS mode Semester

requirements.

[5] Good Infrastructural Facilities on the campus.

Weaknesses of the Department

[1] Only one full time faculty in the DepartmenT

[2] Still teaching in regional medium

[3] Lacking specialized laboratories

[4] Have to depend on visiting faculty to cover courses

[5] Lacking specialized instruments for modern techniques of digitization

Opportunities of the Department

[1] More number of SF institutions coming up which require Librarians

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[2] Growing importance of information rich society

[3] Growing opportunities for entrepreneurship in Knowledge based society

[4] Developing indigenous information content in regional languages

[5] Developing databases and information systems of regional importance

Challenges of the Department

[1] Rising importance of modern information resources challenges traditional libraries

[2] Commercial Information vendors gaining advantageous position in information market

[3] Privatization of professional courses effecting quality of LIS education

[4] IT professionals taking over positions in libraries

[5] Developing communication and IT skills in students from regional medium

52. Future plans of the department.

Introducing M.Phil in Library & Information Science.

Need based Diploma Course in Library Automation.

A New Building with more facilities.

One more Computer Lab for Masters students

Separate Multimedia Laboratory.

Laboratory for teaching digitization of library resources.

A state-of-the-art Library to serve as a laboratory for LIS students.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

(1) Name of the Department : Department of Computer Science

(2) Year of establishment : 25th

April 1996

(3) Is the dept part of a school/faculty : Faculty of the university

of the university

(4) Name of programmes offered : MCA, M.Sc. (IT & CA), Ph.D.

(5) Interdisciplinary programmes and : - Nil -

departments involved

(6) Courses in collaboration with other : - Nil -

universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc.

(7) Details of programmes discontinued, : - Nil -

if any, with reasons

(8) Examination system : Semester

(9) Participation of the department in the : - Nil -

courses offered by other departments

(10) Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professor/Associate

professor/Asst. Progfessor/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)

Professor - - -

Associate Professor 1 0 1 (CAS)

Asst. Professor 2 2 1

Lecturer (SF) 6 6 6

(11) Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

Name Quali. Desig Speci. No. of

years

experi

ence

No of

Ph.D./

M.Phil

students

guided for

last 4 years

Dr. CK Kumbharana Ph.D., MCA Head &

Asso.

Prof.

Speech

processing,

web

application &

programming

21 yr 8

Dr. AM Gonsai Ph.D. MCA Assi.

Prof.

Protocol

development,

Networking,

wireless

networking

13 yr 6

Miss SC Raknagor MCA Lect

(SF)

Web appli. 5 yr -

Mr. AC Gorvadiya MCA Lect

(SF)

2 yr -

Miss VJ Desai M.Sc.(IT&CA Lect 1 yr -

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) (SF)

Miss KK Karia MCA Lect

(SF)

Analysis -

Miss SK Ramani M.Sc.(IT&CA

)

Lect

(SF)

Web appli. -

Miss PJ Solanki M.Sc.(IT&CA

)

Lect

(SF)

Web appli. -

(12) List of senior visiting fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors: - Nil –

(13) Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme – wise information :

- Nil –

(14) Programme-wise student teacher ratio : 40:1

(15) Number of academic support staff (Technical) and administrative staff :

Sanctioned Filled Actual

Technical 1 - -

Administrative 4 4 4

(16) Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

Area Funding agencies

Networking UGC

Library management atomization IQAC, Sau. Uni.

.

(17) Number of faculty with on going projects from (a) national (b) international funding

agencies and (c) total grants received. Give the name of funding agencies, project

titles and grants received project wise:

Name of investigator Title of project Funding agency Grant received

Dr. CK Kumbharana Library information

sharing with hand held

device (i.e. mobile) by

the users

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot

40000=00

Dr. AM Gonsai Rate Control Protocol

(RCP) Performance,

Testing and Tuning on

Wireless Networks

UGC, Delhi

Major Research

Project

1156000=00

(18) Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received : - Nil –

(19) The departmental projects funded by DST – FIST ; UGC – SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE etc; total grant received:

(20) Research facility/center with : - Nil –

(21) Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate bodies :

- Nil –

(22) Publications:

Number of paper published in peer reviewed journals (national /inter.) : 20

Monographs : - Nil –

Chapters in books : 1

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Edited books : 2

Book with ISBN with details of publishers : 1

Numbers listed in international database (for example web of science, scopus, humanities international complete, dare database – international social science

directory, EBSCO host etc.) : - Nil –

Citation index – range – average : - Nil –

SNIP : - Nil -

SJR : - Nil –

Impact factor – range /average : - Nil –

H-index : - Nil – (23) Details of patents and income generated : - Nil –

(24) Area of consultancy and income generated : - Nil –

(25) Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/institutions/

industries in India and Abroad : Dr. AM Gonsai visited Laboratories of University of

Lincoln UK.

(26) Faculty serving in

(a) National committees : - Nil -

(b) International committees : - Nil -

(c) Editorial boards : Dr. CK Kumbharana in (1) Prajna published by

SP University, VV Nagar (2) journal for

applied science, published by Saurashtra

University, Rajkot.

(d) Any other please specify : - Nil –

(27) Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, refreshers/orientation program, workshop,

training programs and similar programs)

Faculties participate in refresher course, orientation program, workshop and FDP.

(28) Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in house projects including inter

department projects : 100%

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other university/industries/institutes : 100 %

(29) Awards/recognition received at the national and international level by

Faculty : UGC associate fellowship (By Dr. AM Gonsai)

Doctoral/post doctoral fellow : - Nil –

Students : - Nil –

(30) Seminar/conference/workshops organized and the source of funding

(national/international) with details of outstanding participant if any.

Sr

no

Type Date Theme Sponsored No of

parti

1 STTP by Dr CK

Kumbharana

28,29,30-

01-2010

Advanced CPP UGC 30

2 STTP by Dr. CK

Kumbharana

28,29,30-

01-2011

Core Java UGC 30

3 One day National level

seminar on ―development

of Web application using

25-03-2012 Web based

application

Department of

Computer

Science and

171

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Java and .NET‖ Grant from Saurashtra

University

4 one day workshop on

―Pre-interview

preparation‖

19-09-2013 Pre interview

preparation

CCDC & CCC

(UGC) initiated

by Department

of Computer

Science &

Department of

Electronics,

Saurashtra

University

(31) Code of ethics for research fellow by the department : As per university rules

(32) Student profile program wise

Name of

programme

Applications received Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

2009-2010

MCA Admission by GTU 36 21 - -

M.Sc. (IT & CA) Admission by SUCAB 39 31 - -

2010-2011

MCA Admission by GTU 34 24 - -

M.Sc. (IT & CA) Admission by SUCAB 33 37 - -

Ph.D. - 5 2 - -

2011-2012

MCA Admission by GTU 33 27 - -

M.Sc. (IT & CA) Admission by SUCAB 38 32 - -

Ph.D. - 7 2 - -

2012-2013

MCA Admission by GTU 30 28 - -

M.Sc. (IT & CA) Admission by SUCAB 32 40 - -

Ph.D. - 4 - - -

(33) Diversity of students

Name of the

programme

% of students

from the same

university

% of students

from other

university

within the state

% of students

from

universities out

side the state

% of students

from other

countries

MCA 96 4 - -

M.Sc (IT & CA) 96 4 - -

(34) How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise :

- Nil –

(35) Student progression

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Student progression % against enrolled

UG to PG NA

PG to M.Phil NA

PG to Ph.D. 14

Ph.D. to post doctrol NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus

recruitment

67%

37%

Entrepreneurs - Nil -

(36) Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university 07

from other universities within the State - Nil -

from universities from other States - Nil -

from universities outside the country - Nil -

(37) Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period : - Nil –

(38) Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

Library 01

Internet facility for staff and students Full time for entire day (wi-fi + ernet)

Total no of class rooms 03+01

Class room with ICT facilities 03+01

Students laboratories 05

Research laboratories 01

(39) List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

(a) from the host institution/university

1 Gonsai Atulgiri M

2 Kathiriya Dhaval R

3 Radadiya Bankimchandra L

4 Thumar Satish G

5 Mehta Mihir J

6 Kanabar Chandresh M

7 Kumbharana Chandresh K

8 Maruti Penubothu

9 Ghodasara Yogesh R

10 Joshi Hiren

11 Bhadaka Harshad

12 Parikh Satyen

13 Binod Kumar

14 Lakhtaria Kamaljit I.

15 Anand Kumar

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(b) From other institutions/universities

- Nil –

(40) Number of post graduate/research students getting financial assistance from the

university/other agencies. :

Sr no Year No of students Amount

1 2009-2010 14 116860=00

2 2010-2011 16 269730=00

3 2011-2012 25 466810=00

4 2012-2013 34 891707=00

(41) Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. : - Nil –

(42) Does the department obtain feedback from

(a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback?

Yes - feedbacks are obtained from the faculties regarding curriculum as well

as teaching-learning evaluation during staff counsel meetings. on the basis of

the feedback, required amendments are done in curriculum and teaching and

learning evaluation patterns.

(b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback? \

Every six month the student feed back is taken and analyses through the

software and necessary improvement/implementation action is taken by the

department.

(c) Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Alumni are in regular communication for the up gradation required in all

sections of the department. officially Alumni are invited in Alumni function

where department interacts with Alumni for necessary feedbacks.

(43) List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Sr No Name Working place

1 Dr. CK Kumbharana Dept of Computer Science, Sau Uni, Rajkot

2 Dr. AM Gonsai Dept of Computer Science, Sau Uni, Rajkot

3 Sheetal Rakangor Dept of Computer Science, Sau Uni, Rajkot

4 KK Karia Dept of Computer Science, Sau Uni, Rajkot

5 Hardik Dangar Sphere rays, Rajkot

6 Umesh Chauhan Searce Co-souring pvt ltd., Puna

7 Devang Raval App guru‘s, Rajkot

8 Hetal Thakker AITS, Rajkot

9 Raval Ravi Rajkot

10 Nitin V chavda Logistic Rajkot

11 Rajan Ramani Logistic Rajkot

12 Swati Delavadiya App guru‘s, Rajkot

13 Sweta Kakkad App guru‘s, Rajkot

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(44) Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

Department invites the expert from industries as well as from renowned institute to

aware the students regarding the current trend of IT industries.

(45) List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Many innovative applications are done by faculties like:

Teaching is made more easier and and understandable by using various animated softwares and videos. For each topic covered students are given information of

current application in market rather than only book material.

Presentation on particular subject is to be given on projector.

Last 10 mins of each lecture is used for discussion to improve interaction and solving doubts.

Viva are taken in each practical to make students study on regular basis.

Assignments

Students

Use moodles for students.

These small applications in daily practice has improved learning to great extent.

Impact can be visualized from their day to day improvement in performance and end

results.

(46) How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

The university has stated learning outcomes mentioned in its vision

They are made aware to all the faculty, staff and students through,

The printed posters are on the different places of department

Eventually all the students and faculty members are updated regarding all the

achievements and performance of the department.

Faculties are encouraged to attend advanced training program.

Industrial visits are arranged for the students.

(47) Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

- Nil -

(48) Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department.

Students are motivated to do the project in different area which will give the

awareness to them about the latest trends and updates of the IT industries.

(49) State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If

yes, give details.

- Yes

(50) Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied.

Students are motivated to do the project in different area which will give the

awareness to them about the latest trends and updates of the IT industries.

(51) Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department.

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Strengths:

Department is a part of State University..

Department have a very good infrastructure facilities including campus,

laboratories, research facilities and human resources.

Department provides unlimited scopes of exposure in research area to both students and faculties.

Weaknesses:

Since department is a part of state university it follows government's rules and regulations in sanctioning of certain expenditures and clearance of certain

documents which delays completion of tasks

Opportunities and challenges:

Department have a good infrastructure facility with human resources but due to lack of strong bonds with industry proper exposure and absorption of students is

challenging.

(52) Future plans of the department.

Recently the department has implemented the paper less internal examination test.

Computerizations

Computerization of student activities, students records, financial records, faculty details and other administrative records.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1 Name of the Department: Department of Philosophy

2 Year of Establishment: 1999

3 Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ? Yes

4 Names of Programmes offered: M.A, M. Phil. , Ph. D.

5 Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: None

6 Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign

institutions etc. None

7 Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: None

8 Examination system: Semester with Choice Based Credit System

9 Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other

Departments: M.S.W.

10 Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor - - -

Associate Professor 01 01 01

Assistant Professor 01 - -

Others - - -

11 Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of

Specialization, expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years

of

experience

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

1Dr. S.S.Sharma/ NET. Ph. D./Head-Associate Professor Mathematic logic

/25 / 4

12 List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

Dr. C. B. Vadher

Dr. P. V. Barasiya

Dr. J. B. Patel

Prof. D. V. Chavda

13 Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise

information: NIL

14 Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: 15:1

15 Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual: None

16 Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: None

17 Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International

funding agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding

agencies, project title and grants received project-wise : None

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18 Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NIL

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19 Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received:

20 Research facility/centre with: Nil

State recognition

National recognition

International recognition

21 Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NIL

22 Publications: Nil

23 Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24 Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

25 Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NIL

26 Faculty serving in: Nil

• a) National committee : Nil

• b) International committee: NIL

• c) Editorial boards: NIL

• d) Any other (Please specify)

27 Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation

programmes, workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):Nil

28 Student projects: Nil

• Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

interdepartmental projects:

• percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

University/industry/institute :

29 Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by : Nil

30 Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Two National Seminars

31 Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

Anti - Pegriasms , objectivity Redivism

32 Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

P.G. 30 25 95%

M. Phil. 19 12 96 %

Ph. D. 5 2 100 %

• Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M.A. 85% 18% 0 0

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M. Phil. 90% 10% 0 0

Ph. D. 90 10% 0 0

34 How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ?

Give details category-wise.

35 Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 25%

PG to Ph. D. 20%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral

Employed

• Campus selection

• Other than campus recruitment

Other than campus recuriment

Entrepreneurs:

Vipul Kagathara: CFL manufacturing

36 Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 100 %

From other universities within state -

From universities from other states -

From universities outside the country -

37 Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: NIL

38 Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: 3000 Books, Journals, Magazines.

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Nil

c) Total number of class-rooms: Two

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: Nil

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Nil

f) Research Laboratories: Nil

39 List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: Nil

40 Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University:

41 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of

new programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

Through, Bord of studies, the programmes, are framed.

42 Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, it is put before bord or studies

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

It is discussed in staff council.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ? Nil

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43 List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

(1) Dr. Garchanda Balu.

(2) Dr. Harsha H. Solanki (NRI)

(3) Dr. Manisha Gajare (Lawyer, Lecturer)

(4) Dr. Anil Desai (Lecturer)

(5) Dr. Hiren Domadiya (Lecturer)

(6) Dr. Ashwin Garala (Lecturer)

(7) Dr. Jayshree Pandit (Lecturer)

(8) Dr. J. B. Patel (Lecturer)

44 Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts: Nil

45 List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different

programmes

(I) Direct classroom teaching.

(II) Group discussion

(III) OHP.

(IV) Multi - media projector.

(V) Hand outs.

46 How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly

met and learning outcomes are monitored ?

By the method of continuos evaluation including student presentations, the

programme objectives are ensured and learning outcomes are monitered.

47 Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Nil

48 Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the

Department General group meetings and discussions on yoga, sprituality

and their application to society.

49 State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by

other agencies ? If yes, give details. Nil

50 Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

Through Ph. D. and M. Phil. Programmes, the department generales

naw knowledge in the field of classical and contemporary Indian

philosopher.

51 Detail five major Strenghts, Weaknesses, Oppotinities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the Department

Strength. Weakness

(i) Interdiscplinary research (i) Shortage of Regular Teaching

staff

(ii) Library with excellent collection (ii) Absense of Regular non Teaching

staff.

(iii) Innovation in National level (iii) No permanent building of the

department. Exams. (Five net one UGC - JRF

cum ICPRJRF (Chavda Devangi)

(iv) Multi - dimensional syllabai. (iv) Leak of infrastruc.

(v) 90% Replacement in Education (v) Constrains of fundings and

field. grants.

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Opportunities.

(i) To develop a concrete multi - demensional research programmes

with philosophy of physics and cosmology.

(ii) To articulate and design syllabai for bussness and applied

Ethics.

(iii) To innovate majar research projects in the collaboration of

learned visiting faculties.

(iv) To undertake an inter - departmental research programme with

MSW Department.

(v) To offer different certificate courses as well as regular course

on applied philosophy.

Challenges (SWOC) of department.

(i) To provide the basic concrete knowledge of physics and mathematics.

(ii) To overcome the linguistic constrains in teaching and research.

(iii) To establish a connection with industries for the development of code of

conduct

(iv) To increase the atmosphere of Sanskrit knowledge.

(v) To initate the research in cursunt social and spiritual dimension.

52 Future plans of the Department

(i) To provide a serious dimension and quidance for civil service and other

examination.

(ii) To initiate and general the philosophical research in audiology and undertake

a research programme in the foundation of Indian culture in the light of the

discoveries at the places like Dholavira and Khirasara.

(iii) To start a interdisciplinary journal.

(iv) To Promote and staff the stady of manuscribtology.

(v) To promote and create the atmosphere of social accountabillity of applied

research with MSW department.

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Evaluation Report of Department

1. Name of the Department:- Department of Physical Education

2. Year of Establishment: 2006

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes

School of Physical Education.

4. Names of Programmes offered: M.P.Ed., M. Phil. , Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: 2 students Doing Ph.

D.1.Dr.Arjunsinh and Mr.Hardevsinh.

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.-

Yes Mou with Swarnim Gujarat Sports University.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons:-Nil

8. Examination system: Choice Base Credit System (CBCS)

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:-Students

in open electives by other departments under CBCS.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled

Professor 0 0

Associate Professor 0 0

Assistant Professor 4 4

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualificati

on

Designatio

n

Specialization No. of

years of

experien

ce

No. of Ph.

D.students.

Dr. V.S.

Vankani

MPEd.,

MPhil.,

PhD.

Assistant

Professor

Football,Hoickey,

Sem-3,phy.edu.&

sports leb,sem.1

health education

5 Nil

Mr.M.D.

Bhatt

MPEd.,

MPhil.

Assistant

Professor

Handball,Basketball,s

em.3-Exercise

Physiology,sem-1-

Phylosophycal

foundation of

Phy.Edu.

9.5 Nil

Mr.B.H.

Kantesati

MPED.,

MPhil.

Assistant

Professor

Handball,Vollyball,se

m-1 Research in

2 Nil

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ya Phy.Edu.sem-3 sci.pri. of Tra.&

coaching

Miss.S.N

.

Dave

MPEd.,

MPhil.

Assistant

Professor

Cricket,sem-1.yoga

& nataropathi,sem-3

phy.fitness &

wellness

3 Nil

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor :Dr.M.S.Charan &

Dr. Bhavnaben Khoyani, Dr.M.P.Trada, Dr.J.K. Savaliya, Dr.P.M.kasundra,

Dr.B.K.Joshi, Dr.Amit Godhani, Mr.R.J.Bhatt,

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: Yes

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: PG 7(Students):1(Lecturer),M. Phil. 2:1,Ph.

D.-5:1

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled

Clark 1 1

Pean(Sathibhai) 1 1

Ground man 1 1

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise :- Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:- Nil

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received:

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition – Department of Physical Education,MPED,MPhil.,Ph. D.

National Recognition

International Recognition …………………….Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

Nil

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals:-12

Monographs :-Nil

381

Chapter in Books :-1

Edited books :-NIl

Books with ISBN with details of publishers :-9

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

---Na------

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:

Yes

26. Faculty serving in:

h) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other

(please specify) Yes

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes): Yes 4

28. Student projects: Persantage of student who have done in University Intercollage,

Tournaments(softball girls ,powerlifting, Athletics,Gymnastics, Archry,rifal

shuting,Handball, Basketball) 100% for al semester students.

2.-Persentage of students doing tournaments in colobreation with other institution

(khel mahakumbh, Saptdhara) 100% students.

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :Yes

No Name Awards State/Inter

Collage

National/In

ter

University

International

Depatment of Physical Education

1

MPEd.Softba

ll Team

Softball Champion

Ship 2013-14

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

4 Student

participated

inter

University

Nil

2 MPEd.Softba

ll Team

Softball

Championship 2009-

10

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

4 Student

participated

inter

382

University

3 MPEd.Handb

all Team

Handball Runners

Ups 2009-10

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

3 Student

participated

inter

University

4 MPED.Hand

ball Team

Handball Runners

Ups 2010-11

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

3 Student

participated

inter

University

5 MPED.Hand

ball Team

Handball Runners

Ups

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

3 Student

participated

inter

University

6 MPEd.Handb

all Team

Handball Runners

Ups

Saurashtra

Uni.Inter collage

3 Student

participated

inter

University

7 Mped.Athleti

cs Team

Genaral

Champianship

Sau.Uni.Inter

Coll.

Faculty

1 Dr.V.S.Vank

ani

Football Prticipated

2 Dr.V.S.Vank

ani

Throwbal 2- national 1-International

Participated

3 Mr.M.D.Bhat

t

Handball Silver 1-National & 2-Inter

Uni.Participeted

4 Mr.M.D.Bhat

t

Basketball Gold 1-Inter

Uni.Participated

5 Mr.M.D.Bhat

t

Cricket( as a

Coach)

As a Coach in

Singapor,

Malesiya,Srilanka

6 Mr.B.H.Kant

esarya

Handball 1-Inter

Uni.Participated

7 Mr.B.H.Kant

esarya

Football 1-Inter

Uni.Participated

8 Miss. Sweta

Dave

Cricket 2-Inter

Uni.Participated

9 Miss. Sweta

Dave

Cricket Ranji Trophy

Students

1 Miss.Vala Shilpa 3-Time

Champio

nship in

Vollyball

Gold

3-Inter University

West Zone

Volleyball

International

2 Miss.Vala Nita

Champio

Gold Inter University

West Zone

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nship in Vollyball

3 Miss.Kambaliya Alka Champia

nship in

Yoga

Gold All India Inter

University

4 Loan

Tennis

5 Miss.Vaghela Rakha Champia

nship in

Yoga

Gold International Yoga

Competition

6 MissBaldha Dimpal High

Jump

Champio

nship

Gold National Athletics

7 Miss.Bhesaniya Gaytri Cross

Cantri

Champio

nship

Gold Inter Uni.cross

contri participated

8 Miss.Bhesaniya Gaytri 10

Thound

mtr.Run

Champio

nship

Gold All India Inter

University

9 Miss.Bhesaniya Gaytri 5

Thousand

mtr.Run

Champio

nship

Gold All India Inter

University

10 Miss.Bhesaniya Gaytri Girnar

Run.

Champio

nship

Gold National Girnar

Competition

11 Miss.Damor Nila Champio

nship in

Archry

Gold All India Inter

University

12 Miss.Pandavadra Pravina Judo

Champio

nship

Gold All india Int.Uni.

13 Miss.Patel Mayury Judo

Champio

nship

Gold All India Int.Uni.

14 Miss.Chotaliya Pallvi Basketbal

l

Participated

15 Miss.Chauhan Hany Cricket Participated

16 Miss.Dadhaniya Dhara Basketbal

l

Participated

17 Miss.Jethva Shivani Valleybal

l

Participated

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18 Miss.Mandaviya Ankita Cricket Participated

19 Miss.Thumar Rina Girnar

Run.Cha

mpionshi

p

Gold National Girnar

20 Mr.Jadeja Mahipal Champio

nship in

Handball

Gold National School

Games

21 Mr.Raba Bhavesh Champio

nship in

Handball

Gold National School

Games

22 Mr.Vahuniya kevin Champio

nship in

Archry

Gold All India Inter

University

23 Mr.Kalola Manan Champio

ns in

Softball

Gold Inter University

24 Mr.Bhayani Vimal Kho-Kho Inter Uni.

participated

25 Mr.Gohil Akash Football Participated

26 Mr.Luvelian Pinto Football Participated

27 Mr.Monal Athletics

(100

mtr.Run)

Gold Participated

28 Mr.Fefar Shailesh Kabddi Participated

29 Mr.Makavana Keyur Handball Participated

30 Mr.parmar Bharat Handball Participated

31 Mr.Makvana Gaurav Basketbal Participated

32 Mr.Garala Jitendra Vollyball Participated

33 Mr.Ribadiya Bhaskar Kabaddi Participated

34 Mr.Makavana Dhaval Basketbal

l

Participated

35 Mr.Bhojani Zenish Athetics(

110mts

Hurdals)

Gold Participated

36 Mr.Javiya Moulik Softball Participated

37 Mr.Majgul Hasan Kabaddi Prticipate

d

38 Mr.Barad Rahul Kabaddi Participated

39 Mr.Mansury Tofik Softball Participated

40 Mr.Nimavat Jignesh Handball Participated

41 Mr.Patel Jayesh Hockey Participated

42 Mr.Patel Jyesh Softball Participated

43 Mr.Rathod Bhagirath Volleybal

l

Participated

44 Mr.Bharvad Jignesh Hockey Participated

45 Mr.Bhaliya Hasam Kabaddi Participated

46 Mr.Bhaliya Samir Kabddi Participated

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47 Mr.Siruka Jagdish Basketball

Participated

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops/Sports Competition organized and the source of

funding (National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:Yes

No. Name of Competition Organized

1 Softball Girls Inter collage

2 Weight Lifting Inter collage

3 Rifal Shootinh Inter collage

4 Handball Inter collage

5 Basketball Inter collage

6 Jodo inter collage

7 Kusti Inter collage

8 Gymnastics inter collage

9 Saptdhara Gujarat State

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments: Nil

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.P. Ed. 53(2009-10) 26 2 100 100

M.P. Ed. 51(2010-11) 20 7 100 100

M.P. Ed. 35(2011-12) 11 5 99 100

M.P. Ed. 34(2012-13) 13 2 100 100

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M.P. Ed. 80 15 5 0

M.P. Ed. 85 10 5 0

M.P. Ed. 90 5 5 0

M.P. Ed. 90 5 5 0

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services :-Yes

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details

category-wise. :Yes

No. Name of Students Name of Exam Category

1 Mr.Bhaliya Hasam SET SC

2 Miss.Hansa SET SC

3 Miss.Vala Hansa SET OBC

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4 Mr.Vala Sandeep NET OBC

5 Mr.Ronak NET OPEN

6 Mr.Kumarkhaniya Sanjay NET OBC

7 Mr.Kalola Manan SET OPEN

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG yes

PG to M. Phil. Yes

PG to Ph. D. Yes

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Yes 70 %

Entrepreneurs:

VipulKagathara: CFL manufacturing

Nil

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 2

From other universities within state 2

From universities from other states Nil

From universities outside the country Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:Mphil-2,Ph. D.-1

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library ----Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

c) Total number of class-rooms: Yes 4

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: -Yes

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Yes

f) Research Laboratories: Yes

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

Yes

No. Name of Ph. D.Students Cetegary

1 Dr.M.S.Charan OBC

2 Dr.V.S.Vankani OBC

3 Dr.Punit Teraya OBC

4 Dr.Shailesh Bhtani OPEN

5 Dr.Mandip.J.Barad OBC

6 Dr.Navin Kanani OPEN

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40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University

:Yes

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.:-Yes B.P. Ed. Programme

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback --Yes

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ? Yes

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ? Yes

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10): Yes

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:--yes

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes---Prectical

coaching & Thiory.-yes

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored? Yes

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Yes

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department Yes

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies ? If

yes, give details.----Yes

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied-------------Yes

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department --------------

Strength Weakness Opportunities Challenges

1.The faculty actively

Publish several

research papers in

various National and

International reputed

Journal during this

short span of time.

1.More faculty in

specialized are

could help us

create additional

credit courses for

students.

1. The department

can avail of the

central

Instrumentation

facility to better

enhance both

Doctoral programs

effectively

1.The biggest

challenge is the

motivation of

students towards

higher education

2.The Department has

signed national Mou

with Svarnim Gujarat

Sports University

which will chance

better exposure to our

2.Laboratories do

not meet the

standard and level

of requirement for

PG program

2.The Department

with the signing of

an Mou with

Swarnim Gujarat

Sports University

to work on joint

2.The number of

students on an

average is 14

despite an intake

capacity of 25, so

attracting more

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students carrying out higher studies.

research ventures with them.

applicants is a basic challenge

3.The Department has

conduct many major

program like Youth

festival and inter

college

tournaments,saptdhara

3.More advanced

equipment are

needed for

carrying the

research program

smoothly

3.The peacefull

environment of the

University is

conductive for

carrying oyt

academic activities

smoothly.

3.The remote

location of the

University

restricts and limits

better and more

efficient adequate

infrastuctural

4.Department can take

lead in the

development of

sports, Games,

Physiology lab.

4.Attracting

experts from other

renowed

institution is

difficult because

of the remote

location of the

University.

4.Since the scope

for getting seats is

higher here due to

the inadequacy of

applicants from the

state, the

anticipation of the

entry of more

young scientists

has tremendous

viability.

4.The standard

understanding of

sciences is still

rather frail which

gives tremendous

opening for a

wider scope

especially in

Physical

Education

5.The Department

wants signed an

Internationational

MoU which will

enhance better

exposure to our

students carrying out

higher studies

5.The state‘s

educational

system still has a

long way to go in

linking and

coorelating with

the basic need to

bridge the gap

from B.Ed to

M.P.Ed.

5.As a young

University the

scope for future

research projects is

rich

5.Lace of

proficiency in

English, which is

the teaching

medium, is a key

challenge that

faces teachers.

52. Future plans of the Department :_M.Phil New course Running 2013-14, BPEd 2014-1

List of Publications

2010 to 2013

Number of paper published in peer reviewed journals (national/international) :Total

19(Ninteen)

1. Vankani.V.S.,ISSN.No.-2229-3477,Sports psychology, p.no.82, Journal of

psychology for learning and research,Gujarat Manovigyan Darshan.

2. Vankani V.S.ISSN No.0975-7732,Asian Journal pf Physical Education &

Computer Science in Sports. A Comparative Study on effect of plyometric

training on strength and edurance of abdominal muscles,leg strength, Thigh Girth

and calf girth p.no.36

3. Vankani V.S.ISSN no.0976-4704, Effect of one year sports education curriculum

training on athletics abilities,Journal of Advances in Developmental

Research,p.no.199-201.

4. Vankani V.S.ISSN no.0976-4704, Personality Differences Between Inter-

collegiate level kabaddi and vallyball players. Journal of Advances in

Developmental Research,p.no.266-267.

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5. Bhatt M.D. A Goodnight sleep may be the best protection against a

pandemic,Gujarat Manovigyan Darshan , Journal of Psychology for Learning and

Reacherch ISSN No.:-2229-3477, Page No.96.

6. Bhatt M.D.Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam India Vision 2020,Hesma AResearch Journal of

Health Education Social Science Medical & all Objective Subjects. ISSN No.:-

2319-5959, Page No.38-39.

7. Bhatt M.D.Yoga & Weight Management , Ramat Jagat ISSN No.:-2250-

1428,page no.44

8. Bhatt M.D.Career Profile-Sports Psychology,Journal of Psychology for Learning

and Research, Gujarat Manovigyan Darshan,ISSN No.-2229-3477, Page No.-80

9. Bhatt M.D.Stress Coping Strategies,Shodh Sangam,International Research Journal

of Physical Education sports and Allied science,ISSN No.-2249-717X.

Chapter in Books:-1

Bhatt M.D.Value of life,Human Being : Suicide-Value- Rights, Ashok Prakashan

Mandir. Page No.-173.

10. Kantesariya B.H.,ISSN No.2250-1428,Ramat Jagat, Adhunik yugme yogka

prabhav, p.no.10.

11. Kantesariya B.H.,ISSN No.2319-5959,Hesma, Effect of curriculum Handball

Training on Strangth, p.no.19-20.

12. Kantesariya B.H.,ISSN No.2319-5959, Efect of Playometric Training Program on

componat of fitness and anthropometrical veriabals.p.no.17-18

13. Kantesariya B.H.,ISSN No.2319-5959, Valu through sports and physical education

p.no.13.

Book Publication with ISBN:-Total 9(Nine)

1. Bhatt M.D.ISBN :-978-93-82712-38-1, Horse Riding & Shotgun Rules,Ashok

Prakashan Mandir,Navbharat Sahitya Mandir

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Evaluation Report of Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

2. Year of Establishment: 2006

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University?

Yes - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is run by University Under the Faculty

of Pharmacy

4. Names of Programmes offered:

Post graduate/professional programmes:

Herbal drug and technology

Pharmaceutics

Quality assurance

Drug Regulatory affairs

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Research Programmes:

Ph.D.

M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Certificate Programmes: Certificate Course in Dialysis Techniques (CCDT)

Other value added programmes:

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR)

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: Yes

CCDT: Inter-institutional program run in collaboration with B. T. Savani Kidney

Hospital, Rajkot.

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

No courses are run in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign

institutions, etc.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons:

No programmes are discontinued till date.

8. Examination system:

Choice based Credit System is followed; Semester system

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

Our faculties are taking lectures in Biochemistry department.

391

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 1 1

Associate Professor 4 1 1

Assistant Professor 08 05 05

Others 04 04 04

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization, expertise

and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of years

of

experience

No. of

Ph.D./

M.Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. Navin

Sheth

M. Pharm.,

Ph.D., LLB,

PGDBM

Professor and

Head

P‘ Cognosy 32 yrs M.

Pharm.

2010 (2)

2011 (3)

2012 (5)

2013 (2)

Ph.D.

2009 (1)

2010 (1)

2011(4)

2012(2)

2013(2)

Dr. Ashvin

Dudhrejiya

M. Pharm.,

Ph.D.

Assistant

Professor

P‘ Cognosy 8.5 yrs M.

Pharm:

2010 (4)

2011 (4)

2012 (6)

2013 (8)

Dr. Mihir

Raval

M. Pharm.,

Ph.D.

Assistant

Professor

P‘ ceutics 8 yrs M.

Pharm:

2010 (4)

2011 (7)

2012 (5)

2013 (6)

Dr. Sachin

Parmar

M. Pharm.,

Ph.D.

Assistant

Professor

P‘ cology 7.5 yrs M.

Pharm:

2010 (3)

2011 (4)

2012 (5)

2013 (4)

Dr. Paresh M. Sc., Ph.D. Associate M.Sc. 39 yrs M.

392

Purohit Professor Microbiology Pharm: 2013 (6)

Dr. Gaurang

Sanghvi

M. Sc., Ph.D. Assistant

Professor

M.Sc.

Microbiology

2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2012 (4)

2013 (2)

Mrs. Payal

N. Bhalodia

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ cology 5.5 yrs M.

Pharm:

2012 (6)

2013 (3)

Mr.

Devendra

Vaisnav

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ ceutical

Biotechnology

4 yrs M.

Pharm:

2011 (5)

2012 (3)

2013 (6)

Mr. Kashyap

Thummar

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

Quality

Assurance

2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2012 (7)

2013 (6)

Mr. Sameer

Rabadiya

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ cology 2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2012 (3)

2013 (2)

Mr. Kalpesh

Gajera

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ cology 3 yrs M.

Pharm:

2012 (2)

2013 (2)

Ms. Aashka

Jani

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

Quality

Assurance

2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2013 (5)

Ms. Priya

Patel

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ ceutics 2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2013 (2)

Ms. Krishna

Koradiya

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

P‘ ceutics 2 yrs M.

Pharm:

2013 (2)

Ms. Heena

Bagada

M. Pharm Assistant

Professor

Quality

Assurance

1.5 yrs M.

Pharm:

2013 (4)

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

1. Dr. S. Y. Gabhe: Visiting fellow

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) and PGDCR: 10%

393

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

Sr No Name of Program Student teacher ratio

1 Herbal drug technology 2:2

2 Pharmaceutics 36:3

3 Quality Assurance 36:3

4 Pharmacology 22:4

5 Regulatory Affairs 36:3

6 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Academic support staff (technical):

05 04 04

Administrative staff:

07 04 04

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

New drug delivery system, nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Phytochemistry,

Phytomedicine, Analytical Method development and validation, Stability study, etc.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project title

and grants received project-wise

a) National: 07

b) International: 00

c) Total Grant Received: Rs. 257.98 lacs

Sr.

No Name of PI

Granting

Agency Program/ Scheme

Grant

Year Status (in

Lacs)

1 Dr. M. K. Raval GUJCOST Major Research

Project 2 2012 Ongoing

2 Mr. D. J. Vaishnav Saurashtra

University

Seed Money

Project 0.4 2012 Ongoing

3

Dr. N. R. Sheth

UGC Special Assistance

Program 71.5 2011 Ongoing

Mr. M.K.Raval

4 Dr. N. R. Sheth MHRD Sakshat 6.75 2011 Ongoing

394

5 Dr. N. R. Sheth GUJCOST

Minor Research

Project - Student

Sci-tech

0.2 2011 Ongoing

6 Dr. N. R. Sheth Saurashtra

University

To make World

class university by

infrastructure and

research.

40 2011 Ongoing

7 Dr. N. R. Sheth Saurashtra

University CCDT Course 50 2011 Ongoing

8 Mr. M. R. Dabhi GUJCOST

Minor Research

Project – Student

Sci-tech

0.1 2011 Ongoing

9 Mr. M. R. Dabhi GUJCOST

Minor Research

Project - Student

Sci-tech

0.2 2011 Ongoing

10 Mr. N. K. Patel UGC Minor Research

Project 1.9 2010 Ongoing

11 Dr. S. K. Parmar UGC

Innovative

Program-Teaching

& Research in

interdisciplinary

and emerging

areas.

52.99 2009 Ongoing

12

Dr. N. R. Sheth

UGC Major Research

Project. 3.29 2009 Ongoing

Mr. M. K. Raval

13 Mr. M. R. Dabhi UGC Minor Research

Project 1.7 2009 Ongoing

14 Mr. M. R. Dabhi GUJCOST Minor Research

Project 0.95 2009 Ongoing

15 Dr. S. K.Parmar

Dept. of

Higher Edu.

Govt. of

Gujarat

Assistance to start

new course at

department.

26 2008-

09 Ongoing

TOTAL AMOUNT Rs. 257.98

395

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

(a) National collaboration

1. The Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar

2 Projects done in collaboration with GAU on epilepsy and diabetes

2. BAN laboratories Pvt. Ltd.: Project done on hepatotoxicity

(b) International collaboration

University of New Mexico, New Mexico: Dr. Sachin Parmar underwent 2 months

training program at New Mexico.

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICSSR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received:

Sr.

No

Granting

Agency Program/ Scheme

Grant

(in

Lacs)

Year Status Name of

PI

1 GUJCOST Major Research Project 2.0 2012 Ongoing Dr. M. K.

Raval

2 Saurashtra

University Seed Money Project 0.4 2012 Ongoing

Mr. D. J.

Vaishnav

3 UGC Special Assistance

Program 71.5 2011 Ongoing

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

Mr.

M.K.Raval

4 MHRD Sakshat 6.75 2011 Ongoing Dr. N. R.

Sheth

5 GUJCOST Minor Research Project -

Student Sci-tech 0.2 2011 Ongoing

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

6 Saurashtra

University

To make World class

university by

infrastructure and

research.

40 2011 Ongoing Dr. N. R.

Sheth

7 Saurashtra

University CCDT Course 50 2011 Ongoing

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

8 DST INSPIRE Internship

Program (Summer Camp) 13 2011 Comp.

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

396

9 DST INSPIRE Internship Program(Winter Camp)

16.5 2011 Comp. Dr. A. Dudhrejiya

10 GUJCOST Minor Research Project –

Student Sci-tech 0.1 2011 Ongoing

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

11 GUJCOST Minor Research Project -

Student Sci-tech 0.2 2011 Ongoing

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

12 UGC Minor Research Project 1.9 2010 Ongoing Mr. N. K.

Patel

13 GUJCOST Minor Research Project 2.5 2010 Comp. Mr. C.

Shah

14 DST INSPIRE Internship

Program (Summer Camp) 13 2010 Comp.

Mr. V.

Ranpariya

15 Saurashtra

University

Seed money project for

young scientist 0.5 Comp. Comp.

Dr. S. K.

Parmar

16 UGC

Innovative Program-

Teaching & Research in

interdisciplinary and

emerging areas.

52.99 2009 Ongoing Dr. S. K.

Parmar

17

UGC

Major Research Project. 3.29 2009 Ongoing

Dr. N. R.

Sheth

Mr. M. K.

Raval

18 UGC Minor Research Project 1.7 2009 Ongoing Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

19 GUJCOST Minor Research Project 0.95 2009 Ongoing Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

20

Dept. of

Higher Edu.

Govt. of

Gujarat

Assistance to start new

course at department. 26

2008-

09 Ongoing

Dr. S.

K.Parmar

Total Amount Rs. 303.48/-

397

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition: Certificate Course in Dialysis Techniques, recognized and partially funded by State

Govt.

National Recognition:

Master of Pharmacy, recognized by All India Council of Technical Education

International Recognition: International Centre for Research Excellence - A collaborative venture of Department

of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, PDU Medical College, Rajkot

with Centre of Global Health, University of New Mexico, USA

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

Special Assistance program, University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals: 113

Monographs: NIL

Chapter in Books: 1

Edited books: 0

Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 3

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.): NIL

Citation Index – average: 1

SNIP: NIL

SJR: NIL

Impact Factor – range / average: 0.17

h-index : 10

23. Details of patents and income generated:

Sr.

No.

Year of

Registration

Detail of Patent

Registered

Name of

Patent holder

Scientist

Date of registration of

Patents

1 2010 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

Naringin as Permission

enhancer

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya &

Dr. N. R. Sheth

Provisional Patent

Application No:

2513/MUM/2010

Date:13/09/2010-

2 2010 Pharmaceutical

Preparation for

Haematological Disorder

Dr. Sanjay

Chauhan &

Dr. N. R. Sheth

Provisional Patent

Application No:

579/mum/2010

Date: 4/03/2010

3 2010 Pharmaceutical

Preparation for Asthma

Dr. Sanjay

Chauhan

&

Dr. N. R. Sheth

Provisional Patent

Application No:

580/mum/2010

Date: 4/03/2010

4 2011 Pharmaceutical Dr. A. V. Provisional Patent

398

preparation containing sunflower oil as a

permission enhancer

Dudhrejiya & Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

Application No: 1497/mum/2011

Date: 16/05/2011

5 2011 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

gum as binding agent

enhancer

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya &

Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Mr. M. R.

Dabhi

Provisional Patent

Application No:

1498/mum/2011

Date: 16/05/2011

6 2011 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

almond oil as a

permission enhancer

Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Provisional Patent

Application No:

1496/mum/2011

Date: 16/05/2011

7 2011 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

lavender oil as a

permission enhancer

Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Provisional Patent

Application No:

1499/mum/2011

Date: 16/05/2011

8 2011 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

Silymarin as Permission

enhancer

Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Provisional Patent

Application No:

1604/MUM/2011

Date:31/05/2011

9 2011 Pharmaceutical

preparation containing

isolated flavanoid as

Permission enhancer

Dr. N. R. Sheth

&

Dr. A. V.

Dudhrejiya

Provisional Patent

Application No:

1604/MUM/2011

Date:31/05/2011

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:

Yes, the Department do the consultancy for many types of agencies like Academic,

Industry and other projects, the income is generated through consultancy Rs. 4, 57,950

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad:

Sr. No. Name of the

faculty

Date Purpose Place

1. Dr. N. R. Sheth 3/3/2013 Guest lecture on

Strategies towards

formulation

development and their

patent applicability

Shree H. N.

Shukla Institute

of

Pharmaceutical

Education and

Research,

Rajkot

399

2. Dr. N. R. Sheth 1-3 Nov., 2012 Invited lecture BIT‘s 3rd Annual World

Congress of

Nanomedicine-

2012, Shenzhen,

China.

3. Dr. N. R. Sheth 08-12 Nov.

2009

Poster presentation 2229 AAPS

Annual Meeting

& Exposition,

Loss Angeles

Convention

Center, Loss

Angeles (USA)

4. Dr. Sachin Parmar 24/07/2012 Science Club: Clinical

research: A

multidisciplinary

approach

Christ college,

Rajkot

5 Payal Bhalodia 16/2/13 Guest lecture for B.

Pharm students: Drug

interaction and

Therapeutic Drug

monitoring

School of

Pharmacy, RK

University

6 Dr. Sachin Parmar

09-07-2012 to

29-07-2012

UGC Sponsored

special summer school

-2012

Academic staff

college,

Saurashtra

University,

Rajkot

7 Mr. Samir

Rabadiya

3 days, April

2012

Modular course on

pharma vision

By ICMR

8 Dr. Ashvin

Dudhrejiya

23-09-2011 to

07-10-2011

Training program on

―cytotoxicity study of

some herbal

compounds on HCT15

and MCF-7 human

cancer cell line‖

IIIM, Jammu

9 Dr. Mahesh dabhi

23-09-2011 to

07-10-2011

Training program on

―cytotoxicity study of

some herbal

compounds on HCT15

and MCF-7 human

cancer cell line‖

IIIM, Jammu

10 Dr. Sachin Parmar

06-06-2011 to

27-07-2011

undertaking research

training

New Mexico

School of

Medicine,

Albuquerqu,

USA

400

26. Faculty serving in:

i) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other

(please specify)

Name of the

Teacher

Name of

the Position

Held

Name of the Organization Nature of the Organization

Academic/Government/Non-

Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Member Indian Society for Technical

Education, New Delhi No.

LM 5196

Non Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Member Indian Society for

Pharmacognosy No. 111

Non Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Member Akil Bhartiya Vanausadhi

Sansodhan Mandal,

Ahmedabad, No. 223

Non Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Member Indian Pharmaceutical

Association

No.GUJ/RJK/LM/0026

Non Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Member The Association of

Pharmaceutical Teachers of

India.No-GU/LM-168

Non Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Expert All India Council of

technical Education

Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Expert Gujarat Council of Science

and Technology

Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Expert Pharmacy Council of India Government

Dr. Navin

Sheth

Expert University Grants

Commission

Government

Dr. Sachin

Parmar

Member Indian Pharmacological

Society (IPS): Membership

number-LP159 dated

January 16, 2005

Non Government

Dr. Sachin

Parmar

Member Association of

Pharmaceutical Teachers in

India (APTI): Membership

number-GU/LM162 dated

March 22, 2007

Non Government

Dr. Sachin

Parmar

Member Life Member of Gujarat

Pharmacy Teachers

Association (GPTA)

Non Government

Dr. Sachin

Parmar

Member Life Member of Alumni

Association of Nagpur

University Department of

Pharmaceutical Sciences

(NUDPS), Nagpur

Government

Dr. Mihir

Raval

Member Association of

Pharmaceutical Teachers in

Non Government

401

India (APTI): Membership number-GU/LM166

Dr Ashvin

V.

Dudhrejiya

General

Secretary

Indian Pharmaceutical

Association, Rajkot Branch

Non-Government & Professional

Samir O

Rabadiya

Member European Society of

Cardiology(ESC)

Non-government

Samir O

Rabadiya

Member Hypertension and heart-ESC Non-government

Samir O

Rabadiya

Member Acute Cardiovascular Care

Association - ESC

Non-government

Samir O

Rabadiya

Member European Association for

Cardiovascular Prevention

and Rehabilitation (EACPR)

- ESC

Non-government

Payal

Bhalodia

Member Indian Pharmacological

Society (IPS): Membership

number-LB216 dated

January 16, 2005

Non Government

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Academic Staff Development

Programmes

Number of faculty

Refresher courses 3

HRD programmes 2

Orientation programmes 0

Staff training conducted by the university 1

Staff training conducted by other

institutions

3

Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc. 6

28. Student projects:

Yes, Projects for all students in all programmes (100%) in Final semester are

mandatory. Total 120 projects are carried out in 4 years.

List of External institutions associated with the University for carrying out students'

projects:

o CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad.

o Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar

o B. T. Savani Kidney Hospital, Rajkot

o Civil Hospital and PDU medical College, Rajkot

o Wochardt Hospital, Rajkot

o Private Medical Practitioners as per research project undertaken like Well Care

Hospital, Jagnath, Rajkot, etc.

o BAN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot

o IIM, Jammu, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar

o University of New Mexico, USA

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o Institute of Human Genetics, Ahmedabad

o Vasu Pharmaceuticals, Vadodara

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty:

Dr. Sachin Parmar is awarded with Guffic prize for best research paper entitled "Immunomodulatory activity of Neem leaf glycoproteins in Malaria" in oral

presentation at National Level Indian Pharmacological Society Conference - 2013.

Mrs. Payal N. Bhalodia's research work entitled Generation and validation of a

proficient ADR reporting form at two tertiary care hospitals setup was selected

among top 10 research papers for G. Achari prize session at IPSCON-12; national

level IPS organized at Nagpur in Jan'13.

Mrs. Payal N. Bhalodia's Research paper on pharmcovigilance was accepted for poster presentation in state level IPS conference 2013, Ahmedabad.

Dr. Mihir Raval presented poster at fourteenth International Workshop on Physical Characterization of Pharmaceutical Solids on June 12 at Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. A. V. Dudhrejiya's Research Paper was selected in top 20 papers at International conference NRCT-JSPS 2010 at Bangkok, by National Research

Council of Thailand (NRCT) & Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

Dr. Navin Sheth received Bharatiya Shiksha Ratna award by the Economics for

health and education growth society, New Delhi, for his service to the

pharmaceutical society in 2009. currently he is giving services as a resource person

for staff development programs.

Biography of Dr. Navin Sheth is published in international magazine who‘s who.

Students:

Mukesh Kher M. Pharm. student awarded best thesis and granted Rs. 5000/- from IQAC, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

Karishma Gandhi Ranked first in Regional level Elocution competition arranged

by Indian Pharmaceutical Association. Dec. 2010

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding (National/

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Type of

Programme

Year Title of the programme Expert

Workshop 23/02/13 Image post processing workshop Dhaval Vagiya,

Science

Communication,

(Alumni member)

Workshop 6,7/10/12 Patent-O-Mania --

INSPIRE

Internship Winter

camp

20-

24/11/11

INSPIRE Internship Winter camp --

Workshop 14/7/11 India‘s Prospects to becoming Drug

discovery and Pharmaceutical

innovation hub. Gol initiatives and

your role

--

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INSPIRE Summer camp

3-7/5/11 INSPIRE summer camp --

INSPIRE summer

camp

3-7/5/10 INSPIRE summer camp --

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

YES.

Committee for the purpose of control and supervision of experiments on

animals (CPCSEA)

Human Ethical Committee

Institutional Animal Ethical Committee

Policies and guidelines provided by Saurashtra University ethesis-A

Saurashtra University Library Services

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

2009

M. Pharm NA 23 23 100% 100%

Ph. D. NA 05 01 NA NA

PGDCR NA 11 03 100% 100%

CCDT NA NA NA NA NA

2010

M. Pharm NA 38 18 100% 100%

Ph. D. NA 04 01 NA NA

PGDCR NA 01 04 100% 100%

CCDT NA NA NA NA NA

2011

M. Pharm NA 51 14 100% 100%

Ph. D. NA 04 02 NA NA

PGDCR NA 00 05 100% 100%

CCDT NA 02 01 100% 100%

2012

M. Pharm NA 42 23 100% 100%

Ph. D. NA 16 10 NA NA

PGDCR NA 01 04 100% 100%

CCDT NA 03 02 100% 100%

2013

M. Pharm NA 20 18 100% 100%

Ph. D. NA 04 03 NA NA

PGDCR NA 00 03 100% 100%

CCDT NA 06 07 100% 100%

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33. Diversity of students: Last Year or Four Years

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from universities

outside the state

% of students

from other

countries

M. Pharm NA * 85% 15% 00

Ph. D. 65% 35% 00 00

PGDCR -- 100% 00 00

CCDT 40% 60% 00 00

* As B. Pharm. Course is affiliated to Gujarat Technical University only therefore students

are not enrolling through Saurashtra University.

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

GPAT: 32; GATE: 45; IELTS: 01

Year wise:

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG NA

PG to M.Phil. NA

PG to Ph.D. 10%

Ph.D. to Post-doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

82%

--

82%

Entrepreneurs: 08%

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 07

From other universities within state 07

From universities from other states 01

From universities outside the country 00

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:

Dr. Mihir Raval

Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya

Dr. Sachin Parmar 38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library

Sr. No. Facility Details

1 Books 1351

2 e-journals 26

3 Sci Finder Accessible

4 INFLIBNET Accessible to more than 5000 journals

5 Pharmacopeias 07

6 Computers 38 with internet access

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b) Internet facilities for staff and students: All faculties are provided with internet

facility provided from University and department also carries departmental internet

facilities available to staff and students.

c) Total number of class-rooms: 06

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 04

e) Students‘ Laboratories: 09

f) Research Laboratories: 05

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

Sr. No. Name of candidate Guide name Saurashtra

university

Other

University

1 Devendra vaishnav Dr. N. R. Sheth √

2 Koradia Krishna Dr. N. R. Sheth √

3 Modi jagruti Dr. N. R. Sheth √

4 Vishvas ranpariya Dr. N. R. Sheth √

5 Mahesh dabhi Dr. N. R. Sheth √

6 Sunnny shah Dr. N. R. Sheth √

7 Pratik upadhyay Dr. N. R. Sheth √

8 Dhiren joshi Dr. N. R. Sheth √

9 Punit bhatt Dr. N. R. Sheth √

10 Thummar kashyap Dr. N. R. Sheth √

11 Mehul Rana Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

12 Jayesh Hadia Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

13 Samir rabadiya Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

14 Jay tilala Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

15 Behzad Mohadessi Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

16 Falgun dhabaliya Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

17 Truptesh pethani Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

18 Vekaria dharmishtha Dr. Ashvin Dudhrejiya √

19 Tejas Sharma Dr. Sachin Parmar √

20 Rakesh Prajapati Dr. Sachin Parmar √

21 Vishal Airao Dr. Sachin Parmar √

22 Prashant Thoriya Dr. Sachin Parmar √

23 Vishal Patel Dr. Sachin Parmar √

24 Prakruti Buchch Dr. Sachin Parmar √

25 Payal Someshwar Dr. Sachin Parmar √

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University :

Best Thesis award given by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Saurashtra University to

student of Rs. 5000/-.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

Staff council meetings of department discusses the issues and the issues are taken into

considerations in the meet.

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Course needs, Application point of view, innovative interdisciplinary/

multidisciplinary subjects are discussed and taken into consideration.

Number of students, qualification criteria and fee structure are the basic criteria

discussed and ruled out in the staff meetings.

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback.

Yes feedbacks are obtained from the faculties regarding curriculum as well as

teaching-learning evaluation during staff counselling meetings. on the basis of the

feedback, required amendments are done in curriculum and teaching and learning

evaluation patterns.

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Yes, we take feedback from students on staff, curriculum and teaching – learning

evaluation.

Students feedback is collected in a standard format on staff, curriculum and

teaching-learning evaluation. feedback forms are analyzed and outcomes are

discussed with faculties in staff counsel meetings for the improvement.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the Department

utilize the feedback?

Yes. Alumni are in regular communication for the upgradation required in all

sections of the department. officially Alumni are invited in Alumni function where

department interacts with Alumni for necessary feedbacks.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

i. Dr. Hemant Koshia, Commissioner, Food and Drug Control Administration

(FDCA)

ii. Mrs. Arti Podar, Vice President, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad.

iii. Ms. Jalpa Modi, Drug Inspector (FDCA), Jamnagar

iv. Mr. Chirag Khunt, Officer at Probiotic Pharma, Melbourne, Australia

v. Mr. Mori Dhavalkumar, Assistant Professor at B. K. Modi Govt. Pharmacy

College, Rajkot

vi. Bhatt Ashish, Director, Purple Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad.

vii. Parmar Ravi, Senior Officer, Claris Life Sciences, Ltd. Ahmedabad.

viii. Suthar Janakkumar, Pharmacist in Western Railway, Ahmedabad.

ix. Bhimani Kapil, Director, Leo Neutrascience, Ahmedabad.

x. Bhatia Lav, Assistant Chemist, IPCA laboratories Ltd., Pipariya, Silvasa.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:

List of Guest lectures

Year Guest Expert Designation Topic of lecture

14/03/13 Dr. Hitesh N.

Shukla

Deputy Chief

Manager,

Secretarial

Rajkot Nagarik

Sahakari Bank

Ltd., Rajkot

Banking Introduction of Nagarik

Shahkari Bank.

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27/02/13 K. V. R. Chary Professor, Dept. of chemical

sciences, Tata

Institute of

Fundamental

Research, Mumbai.

Rudiments of multi dimensional NMR

26/02/13 Dr. C. N. Patel Principal, Shri

Sarvajanik

Pharmacy College,

Mehsana

Advances in Analytical Techniques

27-

29/01/13

Dr. C. V. S.

Subramaniam

Principal, GRR

College of

Pharmacy,

Hyderabad

Lectures on Analytical Techniques

27/12/12 Dr. Vraj Rabadiya Apo ILC Pharma Current scenario in pharma regulatory

affairs

11/12/12 Prof. Ravi Sodha Pharmaco,

Switzerland

Current scenario in Pharmaceutical

Research

25/09/12 S. N. Umathe Prof. Nagpur

University

Principle of ethics in research

8/9/12 Mr. Mohit Satti Ass. Professor,

VVP, Rajkot

Communication skills development

20/08/12 Dr. R. K. Goyal Prof. NMIMS,

Mumbai.

How to solve problems in research

25-

27/6/12

Mr. Nilesh Patel Assi. Prof., B. K.

Mody Govt.

Pharmacy College,

Rajkot

Basics of Spectroscopy and Infrared

spectroscopy

Mr. Chetan

Borkhatariya

Assi. Prof., B. K.

Mody Govt.

Pharmacy College,

Rajkot

Particle Size analyzer

Mr. Ketan Patel Metrohm

Mr. Pranav Thakar Schimandzu Co. HPLC

Mr. Shyamal

Thakar

Spinco Biotech

29/4/12 Mr. Shrenik Shah

Mr. Jigal Patel

Director, Montage

Labs., Himatnagar

Learning and sharing event on

Regulatory Affairs

19/4/12 Mr. Madhukumar

Mehta

Chief Mentor- I

CREATE

I CREATE

Mrs. Parul Daffari MSME lead

Mr. Ayush

Agrawal

Students lead

19/4/12 Mr. Jaykant

Sanghvi

MD, Que Pharma,

Surendranagar

How to face interview

Mr. Parth Nair Personal HR, Que

Pharma,

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Surendranagar

Mr. Trilokbhai

Thakkar

Expert

20/3/12 Mr. Manish and

Mr. Chirag

Water corporation Recent advances on chromatography –

VPLC

8/1/12 Dr. Vallabhbhai

Kathiriya

Chairman, Gauseva

Ayog, Govt.

Gujarat

Perspective on Global health Research

29-

31/12/11

Dr. S. Y. Gabhe Chairman AICTE,

Pharmacy Study

Board

Introduction to spectroscopy

11/10/11 Dr. Cockrase Prof. Nagpur

University

Animal Experimentation

28/9/11 Dr. H.M. Tank Principal, V. B.

Manvar College of

Pharmacy,

Dumiyani

NDDS

25/9/11 Dr. Pranav Jogani Scientist F, Zudus

Cadila,

Ahmedabad

Guidance related to research projects

24/9/11 Dr. Chirag Shah BA research,

Ahmedabad

Schedule Y – Indian Regulation

20/9/11 Dr. J. K. Patel Principal, Nutan

Pharmacy College,

Visnagar

NDDS

17/9/11 Dr. S. S. Agrawal Vice chancellor,

DIPSAR, New

Delhi

Adulteration of tobacco in non-

tobacco products

8/7/11 Mr. C. H.

Khambhati

Water (I) Pvt. Ltd. Principles of Liquid chromatography

16/9/10 Dr. R. K. Parikh LMCP,

Ahmedabad

Safety aspects in Pharmaceutical

dosage forms

8-

10/3/10

Dr. S. Y. Gabhe Chairman AICTE,

Pharmacy Study

Board

Principle of Mass spectroscopy and IR

17/3/10 Dr. Ganeshan Assi. Advisor,

NAAC

accreditation

Bright scholarship meeting

11/3/10 Dr. Harish Padh Director, Padh

Centre

Practices in Protein formulations

List of Seminars and Conferences

Year Guest Expert Sponsor Title of Seminar

8/1/12 Mr. Pratap Shah,

Dr. Vallabhbhai

Katheriya

Department of

Pharmaceutical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University

Perspective on Global health Research

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26/2/11 Dr. Nirav Chokshi Department of Pharmaceutical

Sciences,

Saurashtra

University

Intellectual Property Rights

11-

12/2/11

Dr. Ketan Patel,

Dr. R. H. Parikh

UGC Importance and applications of

Pharmceutical approaches in dosage

forms development

27/6/10 Dr. Nirav Chokshi,

Mr. Bahumik

Modi, Torrent

Pharmaceuticals

Drug information

Association Young

Professionals

Gujarat Chapter in

association with

DPS, SU.

Common Technical Documents

17/2/10 Dr. Shrenik Shah

Dr. Padmin Buch

Foundation for

MSME clusters,

Delhi

Key issues in drafting and filling

Pharma Patents & relevance to Pharma

Industries

30/1/10 One day national

Seminar

UGC Biochemistry: A Global Approach

from Molecule to Cell

2/1/10 Dr. S. H. Mishra

Prof. M.S. Baghel

UGC One day national seminar and 2nd

annual conference of ISP Gujarat

Chapter, Globalization of Indian

Traditional system of medicine

March

2009

Dr. Jayesh Sheth UGC One day state level symposium ,

Cytogenecity & genetic disorder

Feb.

2009

Dr. M. C. Gohel,

Dr. R. H. Parikh

AICTE Recent Advances in Conventional

Pharmaceutical Dosage forms

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Many innovative applications are done by faculties like:

Teaching is made easier and understandable by using various animated software

and videos. For each topic covered students are given information of current

application in market rather than only book material.

Interactive board has been installed

Last 10 mins of each lecture is used for discussion to improve interaction and solving doubts.

Vivas are taken in each practical to make students study on regular basis. Study

questions related to practical are given to prepare them for viva and better

understanding of concepts of practicals.

Assignments are given to find out current trends in topics covered to improve their

awareness in subject area.

Students are encouraged to read research articles from journals and one journal club lecture is arranged in time-table to share the ideas of research.

These small applications in daily practice have improved learning to great extent.

Impact can be visualized from their day to day improvement in performance and end

results. Research projects quality has been improved. Student‘s participation in

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extra-curricular activities, conferences, competitions, and publications has been

improved.

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

The university has stated learning outcomes mentioned in its vision and mission.

They are made aware to all the faculty, staff and students through, the printed

posters are on the different places of department

Eventually all the students and faculty members are updated regarding all the achievements and performance of the department.

Faculties are encouraged to attend advanced training program.

Industrial visits are arranged for the students.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Students organized epilepsy camp in association with Gau Vigyan evam Sodh

Sansthan, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. In this camp Dr.. Hitesh Jani

gave a seminar on epilepsy and its management followed by free distribution of

Ayurvedic medicines to the epileptic patients of different regions of Rajkot for 3

months with regular follow-up.

Similarly a student actively organized a pre-diabetic check up camp in different regions of Gujarat.

Both the camps were co-ordinated by the faculties.

Vivekanand jayanti is celebrated by organizing a rally.

World kidney day is celebrated by students and faculties in association with B. T. Savani Kidney hospital where common public and school children are given

general information about kidney and its functions and diseases.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

a. Dr. Chary, TIFR Mumbai, Dr. R.K. Goyal, NIMS, Mumbai.

b. Bank activity Awareness programme with co-ordination of Rajkot Nagarik

Sahakari Bank Ltd.

c. Rajkot Inter college quiz competition organised on 03-03-2013.

d. Sports event organised on 14-15-16 March 2013.

e. Industrial Visit was arranged at

Cadila Pharma, Ahmedabad,

Que Pharma Surendra Nagar,

Indiana Opthalmics, Surendranagar, etc.

49. Guest lectures by various well known eminent scientist like

List of Guest lectures

Year Guest Expert Designation Topic of lecture

14/03/13 Dr. Hitesh N.

Shukla

Deputy Chief

Manager,

Secretarial

Rajkot Nagarik

Sahakari Bank

Ltd., Rajkot

Banking Introduction of Nagarik

Shahkari Bank.

27/02/13 K. V. R. Chary Professor,

Dept. of chemical

Rudiments of multi dimensional NMR

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sciences, Tata Institute of

Fundamental

Research, Mumbai.

26/02/13 Dr. C. N. Patel Principal, Shri

Sarvajanik

Pharmacy College,

Mehsana

Advances in Analytical Techniques

27-

29/01/13

Dr. C. V. S.

Subramaniam

Principal, GRR

College of

Pharmacy,

Hyderabad

Lectures on Analytical Techniques

27/12/12 Dr. Vraj Rabadiya Apo ILC Pharma Current scenario in pharma regulatory

affairs

11/12/12 Prof. Ravi Sodha Pharmaco,

Switzerland

Current scenario in Pharmaceutical

Research

25/09/12 S. N. Umathe Prof. Nagpur

University

Principle of ethics in research

8/9/12 Mr. Mohit Satti Ass. Professor,

VVP, Rajkot

Communication skills development

20/08/12 Dr. R. K. Goyal Prof. NMIMS,

Mumbai.

How to solve problems in research

25-

27/6/12

Mr. Nilesh Patel Assi. Prof., B. K.

Mody Govt.

Pharmacy College,

Rajkot

Basics of Spectroscopy and Infrared

spectroscopy

Mr. Chetan

Borkhatariya

Assi. Prof., B. K.

Mody Govt.

Pharmacy College,

Rajkot

Particle Size analyzer

Mr. Ketan Patel Metrohm

Mr. Pranav Thakar Schimandzu Co. HPLC

Mr. Shyamal

Thakar

Spinco Biotech

29/4/12 Mr. Shrenik Shah

Mr. Jigal Patel

Director, Montage

Labs., Himatnagar

Learning and sharing event on

Regulatory Affairs

19/4/12 Mr. Madhukumar

Mehta

Chief Mentor- I

CREATE

I CREATE

Mrs. Parul Daffari MSME lead

Mr. Ayush

Agrawal

Students lead

19/4/12 Mr. Jaykant

Sanghvi

MD, Que Pharma,

Surendranagar

How to face interview

Mr. Parth Nair Personal HR, Que

Pharma,

Surendranagar

Mr. Trilokbhai Expert

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Thakkar

20/3/12 Mr. Manish and

Mr. Chirag

Water corporation Recent advances on chromatography –

VPLC

8/1/12 Dr. Vallabhbhai

Kathiriya

Chairman, Gauseva

Ayog, Govt.

Gujarat

Perspective on Global health Research

29-

31/12/11

Dr. S. Y. Gabhe Chairman AICTE,

Pharmacy Study

Board

Introduction to spectroscopy

11/10/11 Dr. Cockrase Prof. Nagpur

University

Animal Experimentation

28/9/11 Dr. H.M. Tank Principal, V. B.

Manvar College of

Pharmacy,

Dumiyani

NDDS

25/9/11 Dr. Pranav Jogani Scientist F, Zudus

Cadila,

Ahmedabad

Guidance related to research projects

24/9/11 Dr. Chirag Shah BA research,

Ahmedabad

Schedule Y – Indian Regulation

20/9/11 Dr. J. K. Patel Principal, Nutan

Pharmacy College,

Visnagar

NDDS

17/9/11 Dr. S. S. Agrawal Vice chancellor,

DIPSAR, New

Delhi

Adulteration of tobacco in non-

tobacco products

8/7/11 Mr. C. H.

Khambhati

Water (I) Pvt. Ltd. Principles of Liquid chromatography

16/9/10 Dr. R. K. Parikh LMCP,

Ahmedabad

Safety aspects in Pharmaceutical

dosage forms

8-

10/3/10

Dr. S. Y. Gabhe Chairman AICTE,

Pharmacy Study

Board

Principle of Mass spectroscopy and IR

17/3/10 Dr. Ganeshan Assi. Advisor,

NAAC

accreditation

Bright scholarship meeting

11/3/10 Dr. Harish Padh Director, Padh

Centre

Practices in Protein formulations

50. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If

yes, give details.

All the courses run by department are approved by AICTE.

It is recognized for its research activities by UGC-SAP.

Innovative program- teaching and research in interdisciplinary and emerging areas

by UGC.

It is recognized as World Class University.

It is recognized as International Centre for Research Excellence - A collaborative venture of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, PDU

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Medical College, Rajkot with Centre of Global Health, University of New

Mexico, USA.

51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied

Department have a well contributed in generating new knowledge in applied sciences and the research are being published in peer review journals.

Department is working on traditional system of medicine by way of modern science.

Department is doing hands of research in new drug delivery systems and have raised funds from national bodies like SAP also which has helped in establishing a fully

fledged laboratory facility for research in entire region.

Department also have a well developed neuropharmacology laboratory which have some major facilities like sterotaxic apparatus to perform research on

neurodegenerative diseases which is only done in our department in Gujarat.

52. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the

Department

Strengths:

Department is a part of State University, so getting funds from various funding agencies is more feasible.

Department have a very good infrastructure facilities including campus,

laboratories, research facilities, funds, and human resources.

Department provides unlimited scopes of exposure in research area to both students and faculties.

Weaknesses:

Since department is a part of state university it follows government's rules and regulations in sanctioning of certain expenditures and clearance of certain

documents which delays completion of tasks.

University has no provision for post-doc scholarship.

Opportunities and challenges:

Department have a good infrastructure facility with human resources but due to lack of strong bonds with industry proper exposure and absorption of students is

challenging.

53. Future plans of the Department

To develop public testing laboratory which provide facility of testing of drug and food samples for people of Saurashtra region since there is lack of facilities here

due to which people have to send there samples to Ahmedabad and Baroda like

cities which takes both more time and money.

To introduce PG Course of Pharm D Program and integrated course of Master in Pharmaceutical Management.

To start few but valuable part-time certificate courses like Bio-informatics,

Pharmaco-epidemiology, and Pharmacovigilance for improving job prospectus

for researchers.

To start a toxicology laboratory and cell line study laboratory to fulfil basic needs of research.

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Evaluation Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department :Department of Psychology

2. Year of establishment :1989

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University?

Faculty

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph. D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)

PG, M. Phil. Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved

Department has CBCS system where Social Sciences departments are involved in

the PG Programmes and curriculum.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions,

etc.

Departmental Courses are in collaboration with the Departments of other State

Universities and our syllabus is adopted by other State Universities.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

N.A.

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

Departmental faculties are the members of the course-framing committees of

other state Universities. Faculties are delivering guest lectures to the other

departments of the State Universities.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled

Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 01 01 03

Associate Professors 01 01 --

Asst. Professors 02 02 01

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Others -- -- --

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization

No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. D. J.

Bhatt

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Clinical Psy / OB 38 3/12

Dr. M. D.

Desai

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Clinical /

Personality

25 3/12

Dr. G. R.

Joshi

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Clinical Psy/ OB 25 4/12

Dr. Y. A.

Jogsan

M.A., Ph. D. Asst.

Professor

Clinical Psy /

Social

10 4/17

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors (2.4.5)

(1) Dr. Girishwar Misra Prof. of Psychology, Delhi University

(2) Dr. G. P. Thakar, Ex. Professor & Head, Kashi Vidyapith

(3) Dr. R. K. Gunthey, Prof. J.N.V. University, Jodhpur

(4) Dr. C. G. Deshpande, Mumbai University

(5) Dr. Bhagavdwar, Ex. Prof. Mumbai University

(6) Dr. Bimla Parimmo, Prof. M.S. University, Baroda

(7) Dr. B. Shejwal, Prof. & Head, Pune University

(8) Dr. S. K. Srivastav, Prof. & Head, Gurukul Kangdi Uni. Haridwar

(9) Dr. S.N. Dubey, Prof. Saket College, Faizabad

(10) Dr. L. R. Yagnik, Prof., S.P.University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

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(11) Dr. Shamin Ansari, Prof. A. M. University, Aligarh.

(12) Dr. Samir Patel, Prof. & Head, S.P. Unversity, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

25% M.A. Sem-I

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

MA -10, M. Phil. - 03, Ph. D. - 08

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

(1) Clinical Psychology

(2) Organizational Behaviour

(3) Social Psychology

(4) Applied Psychology

(5) Women Psychology

(6) Psychological Testing & Evaluation

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies,

project title and grants received projectwise.

Title of the

Project

Name of the funding

Agency

Duration Remarks

―The effect of

stress on health

consciousness

and eating

attitude among

diabetic and

CHD patients

and normal

people‖

UGC 2011-2012 75,000/00 RS

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received (3.2.6)

a) National collaboration

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Dr. Y. A. Jogsan & Prof. L. R. Yagnik (2010) : ' A Study of Sexual Harassment and

Mental Health Among, Government & Private B.Ed. and P.T.C. Colleges Female

Students' Indian Journal of Psychology & Mental Health, Vol. 04, 153-59. (ISSN -

0973-7286)

b) International collaboration

Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received. – 75000.00 from UGC

20. Research facility / centre with (3.3.5)

State recognition Department has Psychology laboratory for Experimental Psychological Research.

Research lab is instituted in the Department where modern gadgets are installed like

Computer, Internet,OHP etc.

National recognition

Research Journal are available in the Department library.

International recognition Research Journals, E-Journals and International Books are available in the Dept.

library.

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies

Nil

22. Publications: Please mention numbers here (attach supporting documents)

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /international) : 54

Monographs :

Chapters in Books : 29

Edited Books : 1

Books with ISBN with details of publishers : 4

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

Citation Index – range / average

SNIP

SJR

Impact Factor – range / average

h-index

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23. Details of patents and income generated

Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated

Departmental faculties are delivering psychological counselling services to the

citizens, organizations, students parents honourary.

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions / industries in India and abroad

Nil

26. Faculty serving in (2.4.9)

a) National committees

1. Principal A. K. Trivedi Sanman Contribution in Behavioural Sciences - Life

time Achievement Honour Certificate Gujarat Academy of Psychology (GAP)

Ahmedabad 20th Sept. 2009 Ahmedabad

2. Member of Board of Study Since 1985 to continue, Saurashtra University,

Rajkot 1985 to continue Rajkot

b) International committees

c) Editorial Boards

Member of the Editorial Board of SARJ of Education and the Arts, an International

peer-review academic journal.

Co-Editor/ Reviewer in-charge Int. Journal of Law and Social Sciences Global

Science and Technology forum Singapore - 079903

Editorial Consultant : Indian Journal of Community Psychology.

Member of the Editor Board of Indian Psychology and Mental Health Journal

d) any other (please specify)

1. UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) 2010, New Delhi as paper setter.

2. GSLET - Gujarat State Level Eligibility Test, Baroda since 2009 to continue

as Paper setter & Examiner

3. Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, 2010 as Paper Setter.

4. Paper Setter & Examiner in different Universities of Gujarat and other states

namely

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

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- Refresher Programmes

- Training Programmes

- Workshops

- National-International conferences

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including interdepartmental projects : 35%

percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities /

industry / institute : Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by (3.6.8)

Faculty Faculty Name : Dr. Y. A. Jogsan

Manju Thakar award was given to the faculty in 2011-2012.

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

Students Dimple Ramani received Prize during 2012-13 Shrimad Rajchandra Chair of Sau.

Uni.

Bhoomi Trivedi received Prize during 2012-13 Shrimad Rajchandra Chair of Sau.

Uni.

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

- National Conference was organized at Dwarka in Colobarotion with

Saurashtra Psychology Association. (Self-financed)

- UGC Sponsored National Seminar in Colobarotion with Bosamia Arts

College, Jetpur in Feb. 2013.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

As per APA Guidelines.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Program

(refer to question no.4)

Application received Selected Pass Percentage

P.G. 240 56 93 37.75 62.25

M. Phil. 199 13 33 27.92 72.08

Ph. D. 178 27 30 50.84 49.16

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33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the

State

% of students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from

other

countries

M.A. Programme 2009 100%

M. Phil. Programme 2009 93.75% 6.25%

Ph. D. Programme 2009 98.02% 1.98%

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise.

SLET 04

GPSC 02

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG --

PG to M. Phil. 40

PG to Ph. D. 33

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Nil

20

Entrepreneurs 10

36. Diversity of staff

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Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 25

from other universities within the State 75

from universities from other States Nil

from universities outside the country Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period

NIL

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to (4.2.2)

a) Library : Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff and students : Yes

c) Total number of class rooms : 05

d) Class rooms with ICT facility : 05

e) Students‘ laboratories

Department has one experimental Psychological Laboratory.

f) Research laboratories

Department has research laboratory for research students.

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University

NIL

b) from other institutions/universities

(1) Asha Vatalia, Bhavnagar University

(2) Ashok Gohel, Bhavnagar Universtiy

(3) Ronak Parmar, Kadi Vishwavidyalaya

(4) Bhikhabhai Desai, Kadi Vishwavidyalaya

(5) Pansara Ramila, Kadi Vishwavidyalaya

(6) Rekha Vanzara, Kadi Vishwavidyalaya

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40. Number of post graduate/research students getting financial assistance from the

University/other agencies.

35 students are financially assisted by University / Govt. Schemes.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

Department had annual yearly system for long time. Then in the year 2006 University

introduced Semester system. And from 2010, CBCS System is in practice. In this

CBCS System 12 Core Cousse (CCT) and 08 Elective Course (ECT) are offered.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback?

Department has constituted staff-council where faculty's feed back is ascertain

on curriculum and teaching-learning evaluations.

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how

does the department utilize the feedback?

Yes, Students are given feedback form designed by NAAC on staff /

curriculum, evaluation etc.

And accordingly correctional steps are taken by the Dept.

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Regularly Alumni's feedback is received and its suggestions are incorporated

constructively.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

(1) Dr. Mahipalsinh Chavda, Principal, L.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad

(2) Dr. Yogesh R. Pandya, I/C Principal, Sahjanand Arts & Comm. College

(3) Dr Yogesh V. Pathak, Principal, Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Kotda Sanghani

(4) Dr. R. G. Meghnathi, Professor, Govt. Arts and Commerce College Kot

(5) Dr. Labhuben P. Nasit, Professor, KSN Mahila College, Rajkot

(6) Dr. Tarlika Zalawadia, Professor, Smt. R.R. Patel Mahila College, Rajkot

(7) Dr. Pankaj S. Suvera, Asso. Prof. , Department of Psychology, S.P. University

(8) Dr. Meghalben Buch, Professor, Dr. Subhas Chavda Mahila College, Junagadh

(9) Dr. Dinesh Dadhania, Professor, V.M. Mehta Municipal Arts & Comm. College

(10) Dr. Bharat G. Gamit, Professor, Shri S.S.P. Jain Arts & Comm. College, Dhangdhra

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

Teacher Exchange Programme

Visiting Fellowship

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Special Invitees

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Lecture method

group-discussion

Seminar / Assignment

Continuous evaluation

ICT Audio/Vedio

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored?

Department ensure that every student is thoroughly evaluated by presentation seminar

and class-room tests and evaluation methods. Students are given assignments and it is

evaluated by faculties.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students and faculty are taking part in research oriented activities.

Students does take part in conferences, workshops and other relevant programmes.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department.

Students are taking part in Quiz, essay writing competition, Street-drama for 'Beti-

Bachao' Prog. Swine-flu awareness programme, plastic-free campus programme,

Biscuit-distribution to slum area students giving couselling service to the Juvenile

deligets, orphans students.

- Jail reform programme at Gondal, Morvi, Amreli, Junagadh, Porbandar, Rajkot:

Dept. faculty gave expert-service to this.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details.

Yes , NAAC

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

- Department is generating new knowledge by interacting with learned psychologists

and researches participating in National Conferences/ Workshops.

- Departmental Students are developing new Psychological Tests.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the department.

Strengths:

(1) Senior faculties

(2) Advanced courses

(3) Research library

(4) Learning technology

(5) Significant no. of M. Phil. / Ph. D. Awardee

Weaknesses:

(1) Staff crunch

(2) Under developed Psy. Lab.

(3) National / International Opportunity denied to students due to poor English

language efficiency.

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(4) Departmental Development could not happen due to lack of financial

resources.

(5) Lack of Publication Grant.

Opportunities:

(1) Inter-Departmental Collaboration

(2) Departmental Research Journal Publication

(3) Research Grant Availability

(4) Department can start modern laboratories for experimental / animal

psychology

(5) Opportunities can be created for rural / reserved categories students.

Challenges:

(1) The syllabus examination system are common for department External

students and Post-Graduate centers hence at times it is difficult to attract more

students to the department.

(2) Lack of financial support.

(3) Lack of staff.

(4) Students should be updated with current knowledge in English.

(5) Government is not sanctioning the Post of Laboratory assistant and

therefore Department is managing without lab. Asst. But progress could be

significant if we get Lab Asst.

52. Future plans of the department.

(1) To Develop Psychological Testing Centre at the Department of Psychology.

(2) To develop the Aninal Psychology laboratory.

(3) To develop advanced experimental psychology.

(4) To start coloborative services with mental hospital and industries.

(5) To start Post Graduate Diplomas in Counselling Psychology Clinical and

Vocational Guidance.

(6) To start various infrastructural facilities at the Department.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1 Name of the Department : Department of Sanskrit

2 Year of establishment : 1990

3 Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes

4 Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph. D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)

PG M. A.

M. Phil.

Ph. D.

5 Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: ----

6 Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.---

-

7 Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

No programme is discontinued since the establishment of department.

8 Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System

Semester

Semester CBCS

9 Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

Faculty members guide the M. Phil. students of Comparative Literature in Hindi

Department.

10 Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor

00 00 01

Associate Professors

01 01 02

Asst. Professors

02 02 00

Others

00 00 00

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years

of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. M. K.

Moliya

M.A., Ph. D. Professor and

Head

Puranashastra 23 22

Dr. R. A.

Chotalia

M.A., Ph. D. Associate

Professor

Vedantashastra 29 25

Dr. R. N. M.A., Ph. D. Associate Alankarashastra 11 12

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Kathad Professor

12 List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors : ---

13 Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information :

20%

14 Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

Sr.No

Name Of Programme

Student Teacher Ratio

1 M. A. 36:03

2 M. Phil. 13:03

3 Ph. D 21:03

15 Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned

filled and actual

16 Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Vedic and Puranic Literature

17 Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project- wise.

----

18 Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received a) National

collaboration, b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR

AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

Dr. Mansukh K. Moliya,

Minor Research Project : 01

Title of the research project : Textual Criticism of Syamantakopakhyana on Puranic

Literature and its importance in historicity of Shrikrishna

UGC Reference No. F.6-58/2009(HRP) Dated: 13-01-2010

Period of Project : From 01-02-2010 to 31-07-2011

Total Grant Sanctioned Rs. 100000/-

Total expenditure Rs. . 95799/-

Dr. R. N .Kathad

Minor Research Project : 01

Title of the research project The Concept of Rupakam of Kavi Sagaranandi : A

Critical Study

UGC Reference No. No.6-33/2010(HRP) Dated: 11-02-2011

Period of Project : From 01-02-2011 to 31-07-2012

Total Grant Sanctioned Rs.115000/-

Total expenditure Rs.111409/-

20 Research facility / centre with

state recognition ---

national recognition ---

international recognition --- 21 Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies

----

22 Publications: Please mention numbers here (attach supporting documents)

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /international): 22

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Monographs 00

Chapters in Books 05

Edited Books 08

Books with ISBN with details of publishers 04

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences

Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

---

Citation Index – range / average

---

SJR ---

Impact Factor – range / average ---

h-index

---

23 Details of patents and income generated

---

24 Areas of consultancy and income generated

---

25 Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad

---

26 Faculty serving in

a) National committees ---

b) International committees ---

c) Editorial Boards 03

Dr. M. K. Moliya is the member of editorial Board in reputed Journal ‗Svadhyaya‘, Oriental Institute, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.

Dr. M. K. Moliya, Dr. R. A. Chotaliya and Dr. R. N. Kathad are in editorial Board of ‗Surashtriya‘.

Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of peer reviewed international referred journal named ‗Recent Thoughts‘.

Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of journal for Higher Education, peer reviewed

international referred journal, ‗Kriti‘.

Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of editorial board in Vicharamanthana published by Bharatiya Vichara Mancha.

Dr. R. N. Kathad is a member of editorial board in Samrasta Setu published by Samajik Samarasta Mancha.

d) any other (please specify)

---

27 Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

Dr. R. N. Kathad had participated in training programme and short term course;

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the national translation training programme, IGNOU, Discovery of English,

Somnath Sanskrit University, Special summer school 2012 at UGC ASC, Rajkot,

and Gandhivichara at UGC, ASC,Rajkot.

28. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental projects

---

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities /

industry / institute

---

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty ---

Doctoral / post doctoral fellows ---

Students 03

These Girls have received Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Award by UGC

1) Poriya Sapana A

2) Dave Ruchira

3) Kotak Vishakha

30 Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any

02

National Seminar, The Relevance of Vedic Literature in Contemporary World, Date :

26-27 Mar 2009 UGC unassigned Grant

1) Dr. Mithilaprasad Tripathi, Ujjain

2) Prof. D. N. Pandey, Somnath Sanskrit University

3) Dr. Manibhai Prajapati

4) Dr. Vasanta Parikh

National Seminar, Bhasanatakachakra, 27-28 Jan 2012, UGC unassigned Grant 1) Dr. Santoshkumar Shikla, Delhi

2) Dr. Vaishali Dabhke, Mumbai

3) Dr. Satya Prakash Dubey, Udaipur

4) Dr. Vijay Pandya, Ahemdabad

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:

No official policy was there for checking malpractices and plagiarism in research. Yet, no cases are reported in department's history. However, department has

instructed

faculties to thoroughly check such practices and is implementing the use of plagiarism

checking software for the control of plagiarism in research.

Code of ethics for research is followed by the University guidelines and as per government norms.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

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Name of the Programme (refer to question no.4)

Applications received

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M A 208 66 62 78.78 66.12

M Phil 235 30 25 93.33 96.00

Ph. D. --- 12 06 --- ---

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Program (refer to

question no.4)

% of students

From the Same

University

% of students From

other Universities

Within the state

% of students

From Universities

Outside the state

% of students

From other

countries

M A 95.00% 4.00% 1.00% 0%

M Phil 100% 0% 0% )0%

Ph. D. 75% 25% 0% 0%

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

07 students who qualified the NET examination are :

SEBC 04

SC 03

03 students who qualified the SLET examination are :

SEBC 02

SC 01

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG ---

PG to M. Phil. 25%

PG to Ph. D. 10%

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

15%

Entrepreneurs 15%

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

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of the same University 100 %

from other universities within the State 66.66 %

from universities from other States 0 %

from universities outside the country 0 %

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period

NIL

38 Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library YES

b) Internet facilities for staff and students YES

c) Total number of class rooms 04

d) Class rooms with ICT facility 04

e) Students laboratories 00

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University ---

b) from other institutions/universities ---

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University.

In year 2009-10, total 32 students got financial support from University and other

agencies.

In year 2010-11, total 30 students got financial support from University and other

agencies.

In year 2011-12, total 31 students got financial support from University and other

agencies.

In year 2012-13, total 30 students got financial support from University and other

agencies

41 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) If so, highlight the methodology.

Department had annual yearly system for long time. Then in the year 2006 University

introduced Semester system. And from 2010, CBCS System is in practice. In

this CBCS System 12 Core Cousse (CCT) and 06 Elective Course (ECT) and 02

Interdisciplinary courses are offered.

42 Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Department has constituted staff-council where faculty's feed back is ascertain on

curriculum and teaching-learning evaluations.

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Yes, Students are given feedback from designed by NAAC on staff / curriculum,

evaluation etc.

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Regularly Alumni's feed back is received and its suggestions are incorporated

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constructively.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Dr. Jesing Vanza

Dr. D K paija

Prof. GeetaF Boricha

Prof Sandip Boricha

Dr. M D Savsani

Nilesh Modhavadiya

Dr. R c Trivedi

Dr. C B Balas

Dr. Hitarthi Agravat

Dr. N J Joshi

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

Teacher Exchange Programme 1) Dr. Kashyap M Trivedi, Bhuj, 25-26 Feb 2010

2) Dr. Nirnajan P Patel, Vallabhvidyanagar, 12-13 March 2010

3) Dr. Narendra Pandya, Somnath, 11-12 March 2011

4) Dr. Nirnajan P Patel, Vallabhvidyanagar, 22-23 March 2011

Visiting Fellowship 1) Dr. R P Mehta, Ahmdabad, 8-13 March 2010

Sanskrit Yuva Sammelanam, 04 Sep, 2012,

Nagaraj Bhatt from Karnatak

Workshop, Sanskrit Wikipedia, 24 Sep, 2012 1) Shirish Devpujariji, Delhi

2) Yogesh Nalavde, Vadodara

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Lecture method

Group-discussion

Seminar / Assignment

Continuous evaluation

Power point presentation

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

Department ensure that every student is thoroughly evaluated by presentation seminar

and class-room tests and evaluation methods. Students are given assignments and it is

evaluated by faculties.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students 1) Departmental Students have participated in Re-public celebration programme.

2) Students have participated in Youth festivals.

3) Students are celebrating various festivals, like Gurupurnima, Kalidasa-

Jayanti, Gita- Jayanti etc.

4) Students are participating in various programmes conducted on the campus

like Nehru- chair,Vivekanand Jayanti, Sports-events etc.

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5) Jalpa Sanghani won the first Prize in Cycling competition at state level.

6) Kotak Vishakha has got first rank in Vanche Gujarat Competition.

7) Blind girl student Nakum Kajal and Jadav Girish got rank in essay competition

organized Nehru Chair.

8) Shrimali Ashok and Kamlesh M Teraiya won the prize in Quize run by

Dooradarshana, Rajkot.

Faculties : 1 1) Dr. M K Moliya has served as a member of Board of studies in Bhavnagar

University, The M S University of Baroda, Kachchha Uni. and South Gujarat

University.

2) Dr. M K Moliya is a member of committee to prepare the text book for std.9

3) All faculties has given their services in interviews.

4) Paper setting and examining in various Universities.

5) lectures in many institutes

6) Educational tour to Dvarka, Ujjain and Vadodara.

7) Sandhan coordination by M K Moliay

8) Lectures by all faculties on BISAG

9) Dr. R N Kahthad is a cooridnator of Earn While Learn Hostel, UGC NET

Coaching 11th plan and 12th plan.

10) Dr. R N Kathad worked as Asst Chief Suprentendent UGC net exam Jun 2010

and GSLET exam Jul 2010.

11) Dr. R A Chotalia and Dr. R N Kathad worked as Asst Secretary in Vanche

Gujarat Abhiyan.

12) Dr. R A Chotalia coordinator in KCG humanities.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department.

Students are taking part in Quiz, essay writing competition, 'Beti-Bachao' Prog.

Swine-flu awareness programme, plastic-free campus programme. They collect fund for

the blinds.

Students took part in the short term courses of Sanskrit Bharati and learn to speak in

Sanskrit.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details.

---

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied.

Department is generating new knowledge by producing original research works in M

Phil and Ph. D.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department.

Strengths: (1) Well equipped faculties

(2) CDC model courses

(3) Large number of students having state level and UGC scholarship and Fellowes

(4) Awareness for M Phil and Ph. D.

(5) 10 students passed NET/SLET exam

Weaknesses:

(1) Faculty short fall, only 03 faculties

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(2) Lack of Language lab.

(3) Poor English language of students

Opportunities: (1) Inter-Departmental Collaboration

(2) Departmental Research Journal Publication

(3) Research Grant Availability

(4) Department can start language lab

Challenges:

(1) Academic Autonomy to the Department

(2) Lack of financial support.

(3) Lack of staff.

(4) Students should be updated with current knowledge in English.

(5) Students are deprived of internet facilities.

52. Future plans of the department.

(1) To Develop Simple Sanskrit Speaking center.

(2) To develop a centre for manuscripts.

(3) To provide more Electives in M A and M Phil

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Evaluation Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Department of Social Work

2. Year of Establishment: 1998

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ?Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: Master of Social Work , Master of Labour Welfare,

M.phil ,P.hD

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: NIL

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: NIL

8. Examination system: Semester with Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: NIL

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 0 0 0

Associate Professor 01 01 01

Assistant Professor 0 0 0

Others (LECTURER

CONTRACT.)

05 05 05

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name

Dr. R. D.

Vaghani

Qualifica

tion

P.hd

Designation

Head of

Department (

Asso. Prof.)

Specialization

Social Work

No. of

years of

experience

14 years

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

4 Students

Dr. Pritesh

V. Popat

P.hd Lecturer Social Work 4 years

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Dr. B. N. Rathva

P.hd Lecturer Social Work 7 Years

Priti V.

Mehta

Masters Lecturer Laber welfare 4 Years

Miss Deepali

S. Joshi

Masters Lecturer Social Work/

Diploma in

software

engineer.

3 Months

Miss Ankita

L. Gajera

Masters Lecturer Social Work 3 Months

Dr. T.R.

Hathi

P.hd Visiting

Lecturer

Dr. J. M.

Badiyani

P.hd Visiting

Lecturer

Shree S. P.

Bhatt

Masters Visiting

Lecturer

Miss

Kashmira

Jivani

Masters Visiting

Lecturer

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: NIL

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: M.S.W.: 30.1 , M.L.W. 22 M.Phil: 1.5, Ph.

D. : 3.5

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Office Staff

Clerk 01 01 01

Fieldwork officer 01 01 01

Typist 00 00 00

Peon 02 02 02

Sweeper 01 01 01

Laboratory staff

Laboratory

technician

00 00 00

Helper 00 00 00

Workshop staff

Superintendent 00 00 00

Mechanic 00 00 00

Carpenter 00 00 00

Helper 00 00 00

Total 05 05 05

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

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Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise

Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NIL

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Research facility/centre with:

Research facilities created under (State recognition): Nil

20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

NIL

21. Publications:

[ By contractual faculty- Dr. P. V. Popat ― Name of book: = Bahu Viklang balko ni

samasyao‖ Language- Gujarati, Year 2012‖]

National: 00

International: 00

Citation index-range/average: 00

Impact factor range: 00

h-index: (average): 00 22. Details of patents and income generated: NIL

23. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

24. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NIL

25. Faculty serving in:

National committee : NIL

International committee: NIL

Editorial boards: NIL

Any other (Please specify)

26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

One day Sate level seminar on research for new trends and challenges with youth.

30/03/2013.

27. Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including interdepartmental projects: Nil

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other University/industry/institute : 100 %

28. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty: Nil

Doctoral/post-doctoral fellows: 00

Students: 00 29. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

40000 UGC Grant.

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30. Code of ethics for research followed by departments: Nil

31. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.L.W./ M.S.W. 2070 213 71

M.Phill 26 16 08 40%

Ph. D. 10 7 3

32. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M.S.W. 95% 05%

M.L.W. 98% 2%

M. Phil. 100%

Ph. D. 80 % 20%

33. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details category-wise.

TWO

34. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M. Phil. 5 %

PG to Ph. D. 0.1 %

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

11%

Entrepreneurs:

VipulKagathara: CFL manufacturing

35. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 05

From other universities within state 02

From universities from other states Nil

From universities outside the country NIL

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36. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period:NIL

37. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: NIL

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

In addition to internet connections allotted to department

faculty members, all the students are covered under wi-fi

network.

c) Total number of class-rooms: 2

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: Nil

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Nil

f) Research Laboratories: Nil

38. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates: Nil

39. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University :

Nil(staff- Student education and exam fee free from University)

40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so highlight the methodology. Nil

41. Does the Department obtain feedback from: Nil

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?

42. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1. Dr. Ravi Dhanani, 2. Ilaben chauhan, 3. Dr. Bhursing Rathva 4. Dave

Shaileshbhai, 5. DAngar Vipulbhai, 6. Rohadiya Arvindbhai, 7. Zala Pusparajbhai, 8.

Dharmehbhai Mankad, 9. Rahulbhai Van, 10. Punamben Chavda.

43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts: NIL

44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes: OHP

Maltimedia oral presentation; Projector.

45. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored ? NIL

46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities NIL

47. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department NIL

48. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies ?

If yes, give details.NIL

49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied. NIL

50. Detail five major Strenghts, Weaknesses, Oppotinities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department NIL

51. Future plans of the Department

439

Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department :- Department of Sociology

2. Year of establishment :- 1977

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Independent

Department for P.G. Studies in the University.

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph. D., D.Sc.D.Litt. etc.) : -M.A./M.Phil/Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :-

Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons :- Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit System :

Semester Based CBCS

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments :- Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled & actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 1 02

Associate Professors 1 1 01

Asst. Professors 3 Nil Nil

Others Nil Nil Nil

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance.

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of

Ph. D./M.

Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

DR. H.V.Rao M.A.,M.Phil

Ph. D..

Professor &

HEAD

Gender

Studies,

Developmental

studies

33 Years 06/5

DR.H.S. Zala M.A, Ph. D. Professor Caste, religion

studies

31 Years 07/19

DR. J.M.Naik M.A., M.Phil,

Ph. D.

Associate

Professor

Women

studies, Health

23 Years 00/20

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

Sr.No. Name

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1 Dr. Vidyut Joshi

2 Dr. Harish Doshi

3 Dr. Sudarshan Iyanger

4 Dr. Amrapali Merchant

5 Dr. K.K. Khakhar

6 Dr. Gaurang Jani

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information:-

40%

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

Year Programme Nos.Teachers Nos.Student Ratio

2009-10 M.A. 3 49 16%

M.Phil 3 12 4%

Ph. D. 2 8 4%

2010-11 M.A. 2 31 15%

M.Phil 2 9 5%

Ph. D. 2 7 4%

2011-12 M.A. 2 32 16%

M.Phil 2 14 7%

Ph. D. 2 Nil 0%

2012-13 M.A. 2 26 13%

M.Phil 2 31 15%

Ph. D. 2 11 5%

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual:-

Post/Category Sanctioned Filled Contract Based

Staff

Clerk 01 Nil 01

Typist 01 1 Nil

Peon 01 Nil 01

Sweeper Nil Nil Nil

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:-

Major thrust areas are Costal Communities Funded by U.G.C.

Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national, b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding

agencies, project title and grants received project wise.

Name of Project Type Year Year of

Completion

Grant

Received

2012-

Continue

The Social,

Economical and

Major 02 Ongoing 7 Lakhs

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Cultural Changes in Costal Communities.

17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: Nil

b) International collaboration: Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received: - Nil

20. Research facility / centre with:

- Project–‗ Domestic Violation‘ (Seed Money)

- Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:-

Nil

22. Publications:

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1 National Nil 1 Nil 1

2 International Nil Nil Nil Nil

3 Monographs Nil Nil Nil Nil

4 Chapters in Books Nil Nil Nil Nil

5 Edited Books Nil Nil 4 4

6 Books with ISBN

with details of

publishers

1Saurastra

University

ALL 4

[ISSN NO. :

2321-2098]

Department

of Sociology

Saurastra

Uni.

All 4 [ ISSN NO.

: 2321-2098]

Department of

Sociology

Saurastra Uni.

7 Number listed in

International

Database

Nil Nil Nil Nil

8 Citation Index –

range / average

Nil Nil Nil Nil

9 SNIP Nil Nil Nil Nil

10 SJR Nil Nil Nil Nil

11 Impact Factor –

range / average

Nil Nil Nil Nil

12 h-index Nil Nil Nil Nil

23.Details of patents and income generated: - NIL

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24.Areas of consultancy and income generated: - NIL

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad: -1

26. Faculty serving in: -

a) National committees: - 01

b) International committees: - 1

c) Editorial Boards: - 1

d) Any other: - Nil

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs). : - 02

28. Student projects

o Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

interdepartmental projects: - Nil

o percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities

industry / institute: - Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by: -

Faculty: -1

Doctoral/ post doctoral fellows: - Nil

Students: Nil

Faculty 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

National Nil Nil Nil 1

International Nil Nil Nil Nil

30. Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

National: Civil Society (U.G.C.)

Sr.No. Name

1 DR. VIDHUT JOSHI

2 DR.A.M. SHAH

3 DR. K.K. KHAKHAR

4 DR. HARISH DOSHI

5 DR. AMRAPALI MARCHAND

6 DR. VIBHUTI PATEL

ETC. 120 WERE PRESENTED PAPER IN SEMINAR.

National: Rural Society (U.G.C.)

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Sr.No. Name

1 DR. VIDHYUT JOSHI

2 DR.H.V. RAO

3 DR.K.K. KHAKHAR

4 DR. VIKAS

5

ETC. 70 WERE PRESENTED PAPER IN SEMINAR.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: -

1. Objectivity in Research

2. Anti-plagarism

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the

Programme

Applications

received

Selected

Male Female

Pass percentage

Male Female

2009-10 M.A. Sem-1&3 48 20 28 100% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 31 8 23 100% 100%

M.Phil Sem-1&2 12 5 7 100% 100%

Ph. D. 15 3 5 Nil Nil

2010-11 M.A. Sem-1&3 31 10 21 100% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 48 20 28 100% 100%

M.Phil Sem-1&2 15 3 6 92% 100%

Ph. D. 18 2 5 NA NA

2011-12 M.A. Sem-1&3 32 10 22 85% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 18 12 06 83% 100%

M.Phil Sem-1&2 19 08 05 100% 100%

Ph. D. Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

2012-13 M.A. Sem-1&3 26 13 13 100% 100%

M.A. Sem-2&3 14 11 03 100% 100%

M.Phil Sem-1&2 33 10 06 90% 100%

Ph. D. 16 07 02 NA NA

33. Diversity of students: -

Name of the

Programme

(refer to

question

no. 4)

% of

students

from the

same

University

% of

students

from other

universities

within the

% of

students

from

universities

outside the

% of

students

from

other

countries

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State State

2009-10 M.A. 100% 0% NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph. D. 100% 0% NIL NIL

2010-11 M.A. 85% 15% NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph. D. 73% 27% NIL NIL

2011-12 M.A. 85% 15% NIL NIL

M.Phil 92% 8% NIL NIL

Ph. D. 0 0 NIL NIL

2012-13 M.A. 100% NIL NIL NIL

M.Phil 94% 6% NIL NIL

Ph. D. 78% 22% NIL NIL

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Year NET SET GATE

2009-10 Nil 10 Nil

2010-11 Nil 1 Nil

2011-12 1 2 Nil

2012-13 1 0 Nil

35. Student progression: -

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

2009-10 UG to PG Nil

PG to M. Phil. 75%

PG to Ph. D.

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2010-11 UG to PG Nil

PG to M. Phil. 12

PG to Ph. D. 09

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2011-12 UG to PG Nil

PG to M. Phil. 08

PG to Ph. D. 06

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Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

2012-13 UG to PG Nil

PG to M. Phil. 12

PG to Ph. D. 05

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Nil

Entrepreneurs Nil

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 80%

from other universities within the State 20%

from universities from other States NA

from universities outside the country NA

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: - Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: - 01

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: - 03

c) Total number of class rooms: -02

d) Class rooms with ICT facility: - 1

e) Students‘ laboratories: - NA

f) Research laboratories: - NA

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: -

a) From the host institution/University: - Nil

b) From other institutions/universities: - Nil

40. Number of post graduate/research students getting financial assistance from the

University/other agencies.

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Merit

Scholarship

04 06 06 05

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Freeship Scholarship

12 20 14 24

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

In the annual and regular meetings of staff department discusses the issues and the issues are taken into considerations in the meet.

Course needs, Application point of view, innovative

interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary subjects are discussed and taken into

consideration.

Number of students, qualification criteria and fee structure are the basic criteria discussed and decided in the staff meetings.

42. Does the department obtains feedback from: -

A. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback? Yes

B. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback? Necessary changes undertaken

C. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback? Undertake workshop, and guidance for the students

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

No. Name

1 KHAN FARUK, Supervisor, in Govt.

Services

2 NIMAVAT VIJAY

3 ZALA NITA

4 DAVE PURVI

5 KHER BHARAT

6 PIPALIYA ALKA

7 BAROT NILESH

8 MEHTA DHRUTI

9 NAIK JAYSHREE

10 DAVE MAYURI

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

A. All faculty of the department conduct seminar on a special topic for each student &

student will give the seminar on the subject given by the faculty.

B. Also special lecture also organized to increase the value education, competitive

examination and skill oriented training programmee for student.

447

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

4. Chalk & Talk

5. PPT Based

6. Group discussion

7. Field work

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

1. Internal Test 2. Quiz.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities: celebration

of AIDS awareness ,environment awareness and visited , old age home, orphan child

home mentally retired children home

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department:

every year department organized debate, essay competition, study tour, celebration of

national days, participation in other University department seminars and workshops

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If

yes, give details: -N.A.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied: -Some output of Ph. D. dissertation is used by other scholars.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department.

Strengths:

1. Department has Departmental Library which include several books.

2. Experienced Professors.

3. Oldest Department of the University.

4. Study Tour to visit different research institute for students by Department.

5. Organized various skill based programmee for the students

Weaknesses:

1. There is no separate building.

2. There is no separate room for library and Ladies room.

3. There is no enough Class room.

4. Not-filled sanctioned posts of teaching and non teaching Opportunities:

5. Evolving short-duration course in Tourism.

6. Establishing Cultural & Heritage Center.

7. Tapping student talent for historical studies.

Challenges:

1. Research oriented students.

2. Job oriented training to the students.

3. Industry- institute collaboration

4. Collaboration with other universities,government and non government

organization agencies

5. Consultancy cell

52. Future plans of the department.

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1. To develop museum regarding culture, communities, rituals, of different caste, tribes and

communities

2. To conduct research on coastal communities

3. To start regional centre for research on Saurashtra.

4. job oriented training to the students.

5. Industry- institute collaboration.

6. Collaboration with other universities,government and non government organization

agencies.

7. Consultancy cell.

449

Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: Statistics

2. Year of Establishment: 1984

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? YES

4. Names of Programmes offered: M.Sc. , Ph. D. & PGDHM

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: YES

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions

etc. NONE

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: NONE

8. Examination system: CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

YES

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 NO 2

Associate Professor 2 1 0

Assistant Professor 2 1 0

Others

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

years of

experience

No. of

Ph. D./

M. Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

D.K.GHOSH M.Sc. , Ph.

D.

Professor &

Head

Design of

Experiment

28

Teaching

and

Research

6

G.C.BHIMANI M.Sc. , Ph.

D.

Professor Biostatistics 24

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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor: 6

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information:

10%

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio: (2009-13)

Sr. No. Name of the Program Student Teacher Ratio

1 M.Sc. 7:1

2 Ph. D. 13:3

3 PGDHM 17:5

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Design of Experiment, Operations Research, Biostatistics, Time Series, Inference and

Econometrics

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise

a) National 1

b) International funding agencies and Nil

c) Total grants received 16,11,000

DST – ―Statistical Analysis of Breast Cancer in Saurashtra Region‖

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

(a) National collaboration NONE (b) International collaboration NONE

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received: NONE

Sr.

No

.

Title & Scope of

the R & D

Project

Year in

which

started

Grant

Receiv

ed

In

Lakhs

Remarks

(Status: Completed/ not

completed)

Name of

coordinator

1. Statistical

Analysis of Breast

Cancer in

Saurashtra Region

2012 161100

0 NOT COMPLETED

Dr. D.K.GHOSH

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition NONE

National Recognition NONE

International Recognition NONE

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NONE

22. Publications:

451

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 35

Monographs NIL

Chapter in Books NIL

Edited books 3

Books with ISBN with details of publishers 3, Published by Saurashtra University, Rajkot.

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.) NIL

Citation Index – range / average NIL

SNIP NIL

SJR NIL

Impact Factor – range / average 0.2 – 1.5

h-index NIL

23. Details of patents and income generated: NONE

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated:

The Area of consultancy for Department of Statistics is to find SQC work to check

number of defectives. ISO certification. Department have visited some factories to

guide for the ISO certificate and to check number of defective items. However

department has not generated any money from the factory.

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: Around 4 Years

26. Faculty serving in:

j) National Committees 1 Faculty

b) International Committees 1 Faculty

c) editorial board 1 Faculty

d) other (please specify) 1 Faculty ( Advisory board member in Government of

Organization)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Workshop and Training Programme

28. Student projects:

Percentage of students who have done in – house projects including interdepartmental projects 100%

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities /

industry / institute NIL

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Faculty1

Doctoral / Post doctoral fellows NIL

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Students 2

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Coferences : Two (Funded by UGC, Society of Statistics Computer and its application

and self finance course of PGDHM)

Wrokshops: Two (Funded by PGDHM Department)

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.Sc. 37 15 13 94% 93%

PGDHM 107 33 33 100% 100%

Ph. D. 60 21 20 48% 33%

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

M.Sc. 96% NIL 4% NIL

PGDHM 64% 23% 13% NIL

Ph. D. 60% 27% 13% NIL

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details

category-wise. 26

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG --

PG to M. Phil. --

PG to Ph. D. 42%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral NIL1

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

7%

93%

Entrepreneurs:

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36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 50%

From other universities within state NIL

From universities from other states 50%

From universities outside the country NIL

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: NIL

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library YES

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: YES

c) Total number of class-rooms: 3

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: YES (2 classes)

e) Students‘ Laboratories: 1

f) Research Laboratories: 1

39. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

a) From the host institution / University

1. Srot Kausha Mehta

2. Ms. Mansi Gaglani

3. Ms. Hiral Vithlani

4. Manek V.B.

5. Amit Popat

6. Yashesh Zaveri

7. Paresh Patel

8. Rupani Mehul

9. Lakhtariya bhai

10. Parekh Priyanka

11. Shah Jinal N.

12. Bharmal Rashida T.

13. Sheth Urvi

14. Khyati Mehta

15. Poonam Radadia

16. Nehal Shukla

17. Savsani Mayur

b) From other institution / University

1. Mr. P.S.Puranik

2. Patel Mayank J

3. Parmar M.G.

4. Shah Nirav B.

5. Shah Kunjan H.

6. Ms. Anjna Joshi

7. Parmida Mahesh

8. Suryakant Parikh

9. Sweta S. Kulshreshta

10. Ashutosh Kumar Jha

11. J.G. Ramani

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12. Nasreen Jeelani

13. Shah Rushina

14. Mengarben

15. Raiyasi Saheb

16. Patel Saheb

17. JRF (ONE) Annasaheb Suryawanshi

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the

University :

M.Sc. 3

PGDHM 3

Ph.D 6

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.NO

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback YES

Frequent feedback in Staff Council meetings. Recommendations are implemented

immediately.

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

Feedback from the students are regularly taken at semester end using faculty feedback

form of UGC. The feedback received are communicated to the faculties for

their perusal.

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ?

Feedback received are presented in the Staff Council for discussion and

implementation.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1. Dr. M.G Bhatt , Principal , Keka Shashtri college, Ahmedabad

2. Dr. Anita Shah , UK.

3. Dr. Mausmi Bhatt, Australia

4. Mr. Himanshu Bhatt , Income Tax officer

5. Mr. Naimish Joshi, Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax

6. Dr. Anil Patel , Principal , Ahmedabad

7. Dr. G. C. Bhimani, Professor , Saurashtra University , Rajkot

8. Dr. Achyut C. Patel , Vice Principal, Dhamsania Commerce College

9. Dr. Jayesh Bhatt , Principal , K.D. Mehta Gurukul College, Porbandar.

10. Dr. Kamlesh Joshi , Associate Professor, Malvi college.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

Key note addresses in the seminar and conferences and guest lectures by external

resource persons are a regular feature of the Department.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

1. Classical Class room teaching

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2. Teaching with Powerpoint presentation

3. Teaching using audio-visual aids.

4. Computer Assisted teaching

5. Computer aided teaching with extensive uses of on line materials.

6. Teaching by Interactive Digital Board

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met

and learning outcomes are monitored ?

By periodic feedback from the stakeholders concerned.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

The students participate in the extension work through Department.

1. NCC

2. NSS

3. Plastic Free campus

4. Training At NASA

5. Prefect

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department 1. Seminars on burning topics

2. Group discussions

3. Notice board publications

4. Quiz

5. Participation in Youth Festival

6. Competition of Cultural Program

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies

? If yes, give details. NONE

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

The department, over the years has contributed greatly to the cause of teaching and

Research in varied areas of Statistical sciences Using computer technology with time

it has adapted newer approaches into its curriculum and research activities.

Teaching students using MATLAB , SPSS,

Conducting Practical using MATLAB, MSEXCEL, SPSS, SAS

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the Department

Major Strengths :

1. Research Outputs in terms of high quality of research publications

2. Our infrastructure and quality of the education has been constantly increasing as

reflected by the acceptance of poor students by various sectors for employment

3. Department is fully equipped with MATLAB, MSEXCEL, SPSS

4. All the Papers are taught using LCD projector in form of PPT.

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5. CBCS Based semester system.

Weaknesses:

1. Inadequate faculty members.

2. Zero internal grants for research in budget.

3. Time is not sufficient for completing the course so extra classes are contractual

4. Limited academic flexibility

5. Absence of the academic audit

Opportunities:

1. University provide faculty to attend National conference /Seminars / Workshops

each year

2. University provide to attend International Conference once in three years.

3. ICT enabled / aided teaching learning process.

4. Value added courses and research programs.

5. consolidating and strengthening of self-financing courses

Challenges :

1. Being a single faculty , completing the course by taking 5 lectures per day.

2. Students are send to NASA for Training.

3.Novel teaching learning methods

4.Newer horizons or research

5.Channelizing human resources

52. Future plans of the Department

(a) To make the teaching more effective newer audio-visual technologies and on line

teaching methods are to be incorporated.

(b) The teaching learning processes to be more research oriented in the PG level.

(c) Research areas are to be expanded in the following areas:

* Inference

* Biostatistics

* Advance Design of Experiments

* Applied Statistics

(d) More knowledge of SAS.

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Evaluation Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department: - Hindi

2. Year of Establishment: - 1995

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University ? - Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered:

PG,

M. Phil. (Hindi),

M. Phil. (Comperative Literature),

Ph. D.,

Diploma in Translation

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved:

Comperative Literature,

Translation,

Kavyashastra,

Bhashavigyan

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

Tolani College of Arts & science

Adipur-Kutch

(KutchUniversity)

Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti,

Vardha,

Rajkot Kendra,

C/o Pranavanand Sankrit Bhavan,

Nr.Raj Studio,

Bharatsevak Samaj,

Race Course, Rajkot.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil.

8. Examination system: Choice Base Credit System

Seminar

Assignment

Internal Exam

MCQ

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

Comperative Literature offered by other Language Departments

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

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Sanctioned Filled Actual

(Including CAS & MPS)

Professor - - 02

Associate Professor 02 02 01

Assistant Professor - - -

Others - - -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Desisgnation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualificatio

n

Designation Specialization No. of

years of

experience

No. of Ph. D./

M. Phil. students

guided for the last

4 years

Dr. B.K.

Kalasva

M.A., Ph.

D.

Professor -Anuvad

Sidhdhant

-Stri Vimarsh

-Dalit Vimarsh

-Adivasi Vimarsh

-Research

Methodology

21 M. Phil. - 31

Ph. D. - 10

Dr. S.K.

Mehta

M.A., Ph.

D.

Professor -Madhyakalin

Kavya

-Katha Sahitya

-Hindi Sahitya

Ka Itihas

- Sahitya ki

Vaicharik

Prushthbhumi

18 M. Phil. - 21

Ph. D. – 07

Dr. N.T.

Gamit

M.A., Ph.

D.

Asso.Professor -Hindi Fiction

-Tribal Literature

-Dalit Chetna

-Nari Vimarsh

16 M. Phil. - 19

Ph. D. - 06

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor: No

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: Nil

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

M.A. 67:03

M. Phil. 47:03

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual: Nil.

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

Clerk cum data

Entry Operator

(Contract base)

01 00 01

Clerk cum data

Entry Operator

(Contract base)

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Peon 01 01 01

16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project title and

grants received project-wise –

Name of Faculty : Dr. N.T.Gamit

Name of Fundi Agency : UGC

Grant : Rs. 1,50,000/-

Minor Research Project Title : Socio-Cultural Study of Gamit Tribal Literature

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: Nil.

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil.

20. Research facility/centre with: Nil.

State Recognition

National Recognition

International Recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

Nil

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals : 66

Monographs - Nil.

Chapter in Books - 06

Edited books - 05

Books with ISBN with details of publishers :- 27

Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,

Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database

International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO Host etc.) – Nil.

Citation Index – range / average – Nil.

SNIP – Nil.

SJR – Nil.

Impact Factor – range / average – Nil.

h-index - Nil.

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil.

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil.

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25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: Nil.

26. Faculty serving in:

k) National Committees b) International Committees c) editorial board d) other (please

specify)

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the Chairman in Board of Study of Hindi

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the Chairman in PG Adhoc Board of Hindi

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the member in SUCAB

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the member of SC-ST Cell.

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the member in south

Dr. S.K. Mehta is the member of PG Adhoc Board of Hindi

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the Senate Member of Saurashtra University

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the Co-op. Member in Hindi Board, Veer Narmad University, Surat.

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is the Co-op. Member in Hindi Board, Uttar Gujarat

University,Patan.

Dr. B.K. Kalasva is The Co-op. Member in Hindi Board, Bhavnagar University,Bhavnagar.

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

Dr. N.T. Gamit (Summer School Course sponsored by UGC)

Dr. N.T. Gamit (Short Term Programme sponsored by UGC

28. Student projects : Nil.

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

Dr. B.K. Kalasva has received The Best Book of Criticism Award from Hindi Sahitya

Academy in the year 2010 for his book ―Shodh ke Naye Ayam‖

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

Title Seminar /

workshop

Date National/ International

Samkalin Upanyas Sahitya Seminar 03-03-2010 National

Hindi Upanyas Sahitya Me Dalit Chetna Seminar 07-02-2011 National

Hindi-Gujarati Sahitya me Dalit Vimarsh Seminar 26-02-2011 National

Hindi Anuvad : Samasya Aur Samadhan Workshop 30-03-2011 National

Gujarat ka Hindi Sahitya Seminar 30-03-2012 National

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

Supervision of perfect grammer.

Proper guidance for the best and economic thesis preparation.

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32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of

programme

Applications

received

(2009-2013)

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

PG

2008-2010 398 27 29 100 100

2009-2011 290 15 36 100 100

2010-2012 42 16 24 100 100

2011-2013 98 10 35 100 100

2012-2014 133 10 10 100 100

M. Phil. (Hindi)

2008-2009 89 11 10 100 100

2009-2010 73 16 04 100 100

2010-2011 34 03 02 100 100

2011-2012 56 16 18 100 100

2012-2013 89 04 11 100 100

2013-2014 100 04 11 - -

M. Phil. (Comp. Lit.)

2008-2009 89 20 10 100 100

2009-2010 73 14 16 100 100

2010-2011 34 00 00 100 100

2011-2012 56 11 16 100 100

2012-2013 89 08 20 100 100

2013-2014 82 07 25 - -

Ph. D.

2008-2009 40 10 06 25.00 15.00

2009-2010 28 06 07 21.43 25.00

2010-2011 38 06 02 15.79 05.26

2011-2012 50 28 19 56.00 38.00

2012-2013 65 27 37 41.53 56.92

2013-2014 75 22 28 29.33 37.33

33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

PG

2008-2010 90 10 00 00

2009-2011 74.51 25.49 00 00

2010-2012 65 35 00 00

2011-2013 88.89 06.67 04.44 00

2012-2014 90 10 00 00

M. Phil. (Hindi)

2008-2009 85.72 14.28 00 00

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2009-2010 90.00 10.00 00 00

2010-2011 90.48 09.52 00 00

2011-2012 93.33 06.67 00 00

2012-2013 73.33 26.67 00 00

2013-2014 86.67 13.33 00 00

M. Phil. (Comp. Lit.)

2008-2009 76.67 23.33 00 00

2009-2010 96.67 03.33 00 00

2010-2011 70.37 29.63 00 00

2011-2012 70.37 29.63 00 00

2012-2013 89.29 10.71 00 00

2013-2014 90.62 09.38 00 00

Ph. D.

2008-2009 56.25 31.25 12.50 00

2009-2010 84.62 15.38 00 00

2010-2011 75.00 25.00 00 00

2011-2012 61.70 38.30 00 00

2012-2013 65.62 34.38 00 00

2013-2014 52.00 48.00 00 00

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Civil Services and Defense Services Examination: Nil.

Name of Students Exam Passed Category Year

Maru Mital NET SC 2009-10

Bandhiya Sanjay NET SEBC 2009-10

Chauhan Pravin NET SC 2010-11

Rangpariya Trupti NET SEBC 2012-13

35. Name of Students selected for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship and Maulana Azad

National Fellowship

Sr.

No.

Name of Students Name of Fellowship Name of

Course

Year

1. Patel Asha Chhotubhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

2. Patel Sunilkumar Magjibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2011-12

3. Patel Rajeshkumar Arvindkumar Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

4. Ghatiya Valiben Meraman Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2011-12

5. Bagda Savji Devsibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2012-13

6. Shandpa Krishna Kantilal Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

7. Parmar Bhanu Savjibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2012-13

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8. Parmar Pragna Balvantbhai Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

9. Makwana Bharti Pravinbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2011-12

10. Parmar Chandulal V. Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2011-12

11. Chande Dipmala Manjibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2012-13

12. Vaghela Pushpaben Dhanjibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2011-12

13. Makwana Bharatbhai Chimanbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2012-13

14. Bhadarka Pravinkumar Gangaji Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2012-13

15. Ganvit Komalben Maheshbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

16. Chaudhri Nirmalaben

Shankarbhai

Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2010-11

17. Vaghela Nitaben Dhanjibhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2011-12

18. Makwana Daxa Parbatbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2011-12

19. Patel Subhashbhai Natubhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2012-13

20. Chauhan Pravin Parsottambhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

Ph. D. 2011-12

21. Patel Yogitaben Nanajbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2012-13

22. Kokani Jigneshkumar Khalpabhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

23. Patel Indiraben Durlabhbhai Rajiv Gandhi National

Fellowship

M. Phil. 2010-11

24. Mirza Firozbag Maulana Azad

National Fellowship

Ph. D. 2010-11

36. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

UG to PG 60 63 70 68

PG to M. Phil. 81 82 80 88

PG to Ph. D. 80 76 83 81

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral Nil Nil Nil Nil

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

Nil

8

Nil

12

Nil

20

Nil

25

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Entrepreneurs: 11 09 13 12

37. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 01

From other universities within state 02

From universities from other states 00

From universities outside the country 00

38. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: Nil.

39. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library

Central Library : 17,500 Books,

21 Journals

Departmental Library: 601 Books

b) Internet facilities for staff and students:

All Faculties have their own Internet Facility in their separate chambers and students are also

given the advantage of these facilities in certain circumesstances.

Moreover, everty students are given wi-fi facility by Computer Centre of Saurashtra

University

c) Total number of class-rooms: 04

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Nil

f) Research Laboratories: Nil

g) Audio Vedio Room : 01

40. List of doctoral, post doctoral students and Research Associates:

41. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University :

Nil

42. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

43. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback ?

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the Department

utilize the feedback ?

44. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

(1) Dr. B.K. Kalasva, Professor & Head, Department of Hindi, Saurashtra University,

Rajkot.

(2) Dr. S.K. Mehta, Professor, Department of Hindi, Saurashrta University, Rajkot.

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(3) Dr. Sushil Dharmani, Principal, Tolani Arts & Commerce College, Adipur, Kutch.

(4) Dr. Vijay Sojitra, Principal, Arts & Commerce College, Dhrol, Jamnagar.

(5) Dr. Mukesh Tanna, Asso. Professor, Mahila Arts & Commerce College, Gondal.

(6) Dr. Daxa Joshi, Asso. Professor, Lt. M.J. Kundaliya Mahila College, Rajkot.

(7) Dr. Rajesh Raval, Asso. Professor, Lt. M.J. Kundaliya Mahila College, Rajkot.

(8) Dr. Niranjan Ashwin, Asso. Professor, Devmani Arts & Commerce College,

Visavadar,Junagadh.

(9) Dr. Bina Joshi, Asso. Professor, Mahila Arts & Commerce College, Junagadh.

(10) Dr. Jivan Dangar, Asso. Professor, Arts & Commerce College, Dhrangandhra.

45. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:

The Department organizes every year seminars and workshops for enrichment

46. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Group discussion, Academic Tour, seminar and tutorial

Teaching through Audio-Vedio system, Projector etc.

Research Project work/dissertation work by students

47. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

The department is met constantly met programme objective by calling guest teachers as

maximum as possible which is beneficial to the students and learning outcomes are

monitored through internal assignments, tests, seminars.

48. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

Nil.

49. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

The department organize group discussion for developing extra knowledge of the topic of

the syllabus or outside of syllabus in students.

50. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies ? If

yes, give details. : Not yet

51. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied

The department is generating new knowledge to the society by helping research students in

preparing an effective and innovative literatures and also the faculty is preparing their own

literature for the benefits and welfare of the society.

52. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department

No. Strength Weakness Oppertunities Challenges

1 The department is

successful in carrying out

There is very

limited number of

The Peaceful

environment of the

With very less

number of

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post graduate programme and Ph. D. programee with

limited number of faculties.

teaching and non-teaching staff in

the department.

University is conductive for

carrying out

academic activities

smoothly

faculties to meet programme

syllabus

2 One of the faculty, Dr. N.T.

Gamit is awarded for

carrying out Minor

Research Project

There is very

limited

classrooms to

initiate new

programe in the

department.

As a young

University the

scope for future

research projects is

rich.

3 The department has signed

an National MoU which

will beneficial to the

students to develop more

knowledge about their

literature

The department

has signed an

National MoU

which will raise an

opportunity to

develop learning in

the students.

4 The maximum number of

students are awarded M.Phil

and Ph. D. Degree in their

research work.

5 Every faculties is

publishing more and more

research papers, articles in

leading journal, edited

books, single authored or

co-authored books etc.

53. Future plans of the Department

The department plans to develop the interest of people in Hindi Literature narrating social

problems, their solutions which are beneficial to the society through their books, articles in

journal etc.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department : Department of Mathematics

2. Year of establishment : 1979

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes

4. Names of programmes offered M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: No

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:

No

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: No

8. Examination System: Semester : Semester, Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : No

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 1 3

Associate Professors 2 1 1

Asst. Professors 3 3 1

Others

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of

specialization, experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of Ph. D./

M. Phil.

students guided

for the last 4

years

D. K. Thakkar Ph. D. Professor Topology, Graph

Theory 28 4 / 6

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S. Vishweswaran

Ph. D.

Professor

Algebra,

Commutative Ring

Theory

26

0 / 3

S. K. Vaidya Ph. D. Professor Theory of Relativity,

Graph Theory 25 6 / 11

V. J. Kaneria M. Phil., Ph. D. Associate

Professor Graph Theory 17 0 / 5

S. Ravichandran M. Phil., Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Functional Analysis,

Dynamical Systems 26 0 / 8

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors : No

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information : 0

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio:

Sr. No. Name of Programme Student Teacher Ratio

1 M. Sc. 21:1

2 M. Phil. 3:1

3 Ph. D. 4:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned,

filled and actual: Sanctioned 2, Filled – 0, Actual – 2(Placement Basis)

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Not Applicable

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies,

project title and grants received project-wise. : Not Applicable

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: Not Applicable b)International collaboration : Not Applicable

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received.: Not Applicable

20. Research facility / centre with

• state recognition : Not Applicable

• national recognition : Not Applicable

• international recognition : Not Applicable

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies: Not Applicable

22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) : 93 (SKV – 80, VJK – 2, DKT – 6, SV – 5)

∗ Monographs : No

∗ Chapters in Books : No

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∗ Edited Books : No

∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers : No

∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,

Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social

Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : 93

∗ Citation Index – range / average - NO

∗ SNIP - NO

∗ SJR - NO

∗ Impact Factor – range / average - NO

∗ h-index - NO

23. Details of patents and income generated : Not Applicable

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Not Applicable

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions

/ industries in India and abroad - NIL

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees - 1 b) International committees - 0 c) Editorial Boards

- 3 d) any other (please specify) - NIL

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs). Refresher course : 2 Staff training

conducted by University : 5

28. Student projects

• percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter- departmental projects : Not Applicable

• percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities

/ industry / institute : Not Applicable

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

• Faculty : Nil

• Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : Nil

• Students : Nil

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national

/ international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. : "Conference of Mathematics - Celebrating The National Mathematics Year 2012" on

22nd December 2012 to mark 125th Birth anniversary of Srinivasa

Ramanujan

Code of ethics for research followed by the departments. No case of plagiarism

reported. Senior faculties remain vigil to prevent such incidents.

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31. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Program

(refer to question no.4)

Application

received

Selected Pass Percentage

Male Female Male Female

M. Sc. 180 12 48 52% 55%

M. Phil. 40 9 9 60% 50%

Ph. D. 4 3 0 - -

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Program

(refer to question no.4)

% of students

From the

Same

University

% of student

From other

Universities

Within the state

% of students From

Universities

Outside the state

% of students

From other

countries

M. Sc. 55 5 - -

M. Phil. 8 10 - -

Ph. D. 1 2 - -

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

(1)UGC-CSIR-NET-03(passed)

(2)Gujarat Public Service Commission Examinatios for the post Asst.Professor in

Govt.Engg. colleges/Govt.Science colleges/Govt.Polytechnics(25 students passed)

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG -

PG to M. Phil. 5%

PG to Ph. D. 1%

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral -

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Employed

• Campus selection

• Other than campus recruitment

-

25

Entrepreneurs -

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 20

from other universities within the State 40

from universities from other States 40

from universities outside the country ---

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period NIL

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library - YES

b) Internet facilities for staff and students - YES

c) Total number of class rooms - 3Class rooms with ICT facility - 3

d) Students‘ laboratories – Computer Laboratory

e) Research laboratories – 1

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University - NIL

b) from other institutions/universities – NIL

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University.

- NIL

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. – Not Applicable

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback? Yes, Feedback is taken at the end of

every semester.

b. Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

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department utilize the feedback? Feedback is taken at the end of every semester.

c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the

department utilize the feedback? Feedback is taken at the end of every semester.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)

1. Vasant Pathak - Educationists

2. Gaurang Ghodasara - Asst. Professor, Kotak Science College

3. Kailash Kanani - Asst. Professor, L.E. College, Morbi

4. Sweta Srivastav - Asst. Professor, Sharda University,Noida,New Delhi.

5. Mehul Rupani - Syndicate Member and Principal of SFI College,Rajkot.

6. Nilesh Dani - Associate Professor, Government Polytechnic, Junagadh.

7. Lekha Bijukumar - Vice Principal, SFI College,Gandhinagar.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts. – NIL

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Faculties are using ICT resources for different programs.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored? The feedback about course is taken at the end of

every semester.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

1. The department organizes tree plantation program under the banner of Green Campus Drive.

2. The area surrounding the department is cleaned under Clean Campus Drive.

3. Students and Faculties pickup plastic wrappers from the campus under Go Green initiative.

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department.

1. The department organizes career counseling for the students of last semester.

2. Guidance lectures are arranged for the students appearing in CSIR - NET, SET.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. – No.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied.

1. Mathematics is applicable to most of the field of basic sciences, social sciences and

technology. The department has took initiative and developed the curriculum as per the

demand of the society and industries.

2. The department has emphasized to prepare a skilled mathematician who can work at

primary, secondary, college or University level.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the department.

Strengths:

1. In last four years the department has emerged as a significant place for research in the

field of graph theory.

2. The department is catering the need of Ph. D. aspirants across the state.

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3. The faculties have published 93 research papers in peer reviewed and scholarly journals in short span of 4 years.

Weaknesses:

1. Due to less number of sanctioned posts it is not possible to offer more elective subjects.

Opportunities:

1. To arrange an international conference.

2. To start collaborative and interdisciplinary research work.

Challenges:

1. To emerge as a center of excellence for the research work in Graph Theory.

52. Future plans of the department.

1. To develop a laboratory for computation.

2. To earn international repute which can attract foreign students to join research study at the campus of Saurashtra University.

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Evaluation Report of Department

1. Name of the Department: Gujarati

2. Year of Establishment: 1967

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes

4. Names of Programmes offered: M.A., M. Phil. (Gujarati), M. Phil. (Indian Literature

), Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: M. Phil. (Indian literature

)(2009-2010)

6. Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign institutions etc.

Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: M. Phil. in Indian literature

As pear uni. Policy

8. Examination system: CBCS

9. Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments: Yes

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 2 1 1+3=4

Associate Professor 2 2 1

Assistant Professor 3 2 -

Others - - -

11. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./ M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. Balvant

Jani

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Medual

Literature, Folk

Literature, Charni

Lit., Jain Lit.

34 Ph. D. - 6

M. Phil.- 22

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Dr. Nitin

Vadagama

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Gujarati Poetry

and Criticism

31 Ph. D. - 4

M. Phil.- 20

Dr. Bipin

Ashar

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Gujarati Novel

Criticism

31 Ph. D. - 08

M. Phil.- 21

Dr.

Ambadan

Rohadiya

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Folk Literature

and Charni Lit.

31 Ph. D. - 6

M. Phil.- 21

Dr. Manoj

Joshi

M.A., Ph. D. Professor Music and

Gujarati Poetry

22 Ph. D. - 5

M. Phil.- 21

Dr. Deepak

Patel

M.A., Ph. D.,

NET

Associate

Professor

Gujarati Novel

Criticism, Folk

Lit., Tribal Lit.

13 Ph. D. - 7

M. Phil.- 21

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

Sr.

No.

Name of Faculty Visiting Fellow/ Vinimay

Yojna

Year

1. Dr. Bhagirath Brahmbhatt Visiting Fellow 2009-2010

2. Dr. Kirtida Shah Vinimay Yojna 2010-2011

3. Dr. Nootan Jani Vinimay Yojna 2011-2012

4. Dr. Neeta Bagat Vinimay Yojna 2012-2013

5. Dr. Bharat Pandya Vinimay Yojna 2012-2013

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise information: Nil

14. Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

Year Course Name Student Teacher Ratio

2009 M.A. 48 6 1/8

M.Phil 13+24 6 1/6

2010 M.A. 38+18 6 1/9

M.Phil 18 6 1/3

2011 M.A. 19+20 6 1/6

M.Phil 20 6 1/3

2012 M.A. 17+19 6 1/6

M.Phil 24 6 1/4

2013 M.A. 11+10 5 1/4

M.Phil 25 5 1/5

15. Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

Post Sanctioned Filled Actual

clerk 1 1

typist 1

peon 1 Temporary

Sweaper 1 1

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16. Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

1. Folk Literature Recognized

2. Jain – Jain Trust

3. Charni Literature

4. Diaspora Literature

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) total grants received. Give Names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise

Sr.

No

.

Name Major/

Minor

Title Funding

Agency

Grant

Received

Year

1. Dr. Neetin Vadgama Major Indianness in

Gujarati

Poetry

UGC,

New

Delhi

7,01,200/- 1-2-11 to

31-1-13

1. Dr. Deepak Patel Minor Gujarati

Kanthastha

parmpara lok

mahakavo :

Ek abhyas

UGC New

Delhi

120000/- 1-2-10 to

31-7-11

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: yes

(a) National collaboration: Birmingham college, United Kingdom

(b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE etc. total Grants received: Nil

20. Research facility/centre with:

State Recognition : Yes, 1. Jain academy

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies:

Nil

22. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals : 129

Dr. N. R. Vadgama

2009

1. Rangin Mijajna Shayar : Ashim Randeri Tadarthy March-2009

2. Aa Aekant Marune Tara Samran Uddesh May-2009

3. Jayanti Dalalni Varnakala Buddhiprakash August-2009

4. Lyo, Ame Beshi Gazalni Palakhima

Nikalya

Uddesh October-2009

2010

5. Jayanti Dalalna Sahityama Manavmooliyo Tathapi Dec.-Feb.-2010

6. Narottam Palan : Sada Sat Dayakani Safar Navneet Samrpan August-2010

7. Rajkot Jillani Kavita Samruddhi Shabadsar September-2010

8. Gazalkavi Kalapi Shahide Gazal Dec.-Jan.-2011

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9. Narmadni Kavitama Samajik Nishbat Vividhasanchar Sep.-Nov.-2010

10. Kavishahaj Khumarinu Buland Byan Dhabak December-2010

2011

11. Aashavadni Abhinav Abhivyakti Parab Jan.-Feb.2011

12. Prakrutina Saundarya ane paramna

Aaichvaryani Abivyakti

Kavilok Jan.-Feb.-2011

13. Lokhaiye Birajata Kavishree Indulal

Gandhi

Gujaratdhara 15-05-2011

14. Viyogni Vedanani Karungarbh Abivyakti Tadarthy July-2011

15 Shabadni Sampava Seva Mane Koi Jagade

chhe

Shabadsrushti October-2011

16. Aa Badhu Tyare Lakhtu Hoy Chhe Akhand Anand December-2011

2012

17. Kavitani Mashal : Suresh Dalal Gujaratdhara September-2012

18. Mukundarai V Parashary Smrutiganth Parab September-2012

2013

19 Moraribapuni Ramkatha : Antar-Bahya

Jagrutino Jyot

Akhand Anand June-2013

Dr. Bipin Ashar

2009

20 Dovctorna Chhutacheda (Yahudi Varta)

Author: Shyudel Yosheph Anu: Dr. Bipin

Ashar

Jalaramdeep Jan.-2009

21 Kathasahityamo Aek Judo Pravah Shabadsrushti April-2009

22 Gujarato Sahitya Aur Gandhiji Samanvay (Hindi) April-2009

23 Shramasadhy Sanshodhit Sampadan :

'Daxshin Gujaratni Koonkani Vartao

Parab April-2009

24 Vadne J Aagal Dharati Krutio Same

Mukava Jevi Adhunik Navalkataho : 'Chha

Bay Tran'

Shabadsar May-2009

25 Be Samrth Sarjakona Gadhni Aek

Vishishtata : Asharkarak Vistari Vakay

Parab July-2009

26 Chekhovni Aek Vilkshan Varta :

'Kastanaka'

Tadarthy September-2009

27 Premjivanni Karunata Ane Samajni

Vashtaviktane Alekhti Navalkatha :

'Nisharg'

Tathapi Sep.-Nov.-2009

28 Prachin Jain Munioni Ujali Parmparanu

Tejshvi Anusandhan : Deepratansagar

Maharaj

Prabuddh Jeevan October-2009

29 Bhartiya Sahitya Samvedana Ane

Sarjakatano Thalvayelo Kosh : 'Album'

Parab November-2009

30 1857na Muktisamma Gujaratna Pradanne

Alekhti Navalkatha : 'Satavanno Sathi'

Swadhyay December-2009

31 Bhogilal J. Sandesara Aek Anokhi Pratibha Buddhiprakash December-2009

32 Bahushyam (Nimbhan Samiksha) Adhit-31 2009

33 Dakshin Gujaratnu Vanvashi Katha Sahitya Lokgurjari-21 2009

34 'Postmaster' Ane 'Triyo' (VartaSangrah) Samidh-3 2009

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2010

35 Fagu : Sangna, Swarup ane Sarchana Vividhasanchar December-

February-2010

36 Ahankarna Viglan, Ardhashna Parajay Ane

Bhramnirshanni Katha : 'Sajja'

Vividhasanchar March-May-2010

37 Charani Sahitya Marmgan : Dr. Ambadan

Rohadia

Times of Kuchchh 13/07/2010

38 'Dharathi Gagan Sudhi' : Girijanona Samaj,

Samshya Ane Samvedanone Aalekhti

Navalkatha

Shabadsar September-2010

39 Manash Matra Fanfane Patra : 'Famfeshwar' Vividhasanchar September-

November-2010

40 Swanmokshni Satmi Ghadi (Varta Swad) Tardathy 2010

41 Loksanshkrutina Kaladharo :

Loksanshkritina Vahkona Vartiko

(Abhyashlekho)

Lokgurjari-22 2010

42 Charani Sahityano Aachho Parichay

Karavatu Pustak (Lekh)

Samidh-5 2010

2011

43 Laghu Chantanatamak Nimbandho

'Aksharna Ajavala'

Dwani April-2011

44 Umashankar Joshini Toonkivartao Shabadsrushti June-2011

45 Laghu Chantanatamak Nimbandho

'Aksharna Ajavala'

Olakh July-2011

46 Mrutatmana Bramnirshanane Dwanit Karti

Varta 'Deekara'

Samvedan Augest-2011

47 Vrukshni Beejne Janva-Manvani Prakiya

Aetle Kavyaswad

Shabadsar October-2011

ISSN No. 2249-

2933

48 Narivad, Narana Badlata Roopo Ane

Gujarati Navalkatha

Vividhasanchar Dec.-Feb.-,

March-May-2011

49 'Kavyani Sahkti' : R. V. Pathakni

Kavyagnatano DhotakGranth

Swadhyay Feb.-Nov.-2011

50 Jeevanyudh (Dongari Varta) : Author Om

Goswami Anu. : Dr. Bipin Ashar

Jalaramdeep December-2011

51 Sahitya Sanskruti ka Ansh Hai Sahitya Parikrama

(Hindi)

July-Augest-2011

52 Anugandhiyugna Kathasarjakni

Navalkathaonu Punmoolyankan

Adhit-33 2011

53 Vidtapurna Vivechana ane Vahivati

Kaushyno Viral Samnvay

Adhit-33 2011

54 Cahrani Sahityana Mamrgan : Dr. Ambadan

Rohadiya

Vicharbharti 2011

55 'Romeromma' (Gazalsangrah) Samidh-5 2011

2012

56 'Amarkosh'nu Mahtavnu Anusandhan :

'Harijasnam Mala'

Rajbhasha (Charni

Sahitya

February-2012

479

Vishashank)

57 Atruptina Khatakane Halvi Sailima Vyanjit

Karti Varta : 'Majja'

Tadarthy February-2012

ISSN-2278-4640

58 Vidta Ane Vinamratano Shubhag Samanvay Patnagar Prakash 08-03-2012

59 Pandityugna Khandkavya Swaroopni

Sanshkrik Bhoomika

Surashtriya Oct.-March-2012

ISSN No. 2249-

4383

60 Sudharak Yugnu Nombadh Sahitya :

Sanskrutik Sandarbhe

Vividhasanchar June-August-

2012

61 Saksharyugna Kavyaswarooponi Sanskrutik

Bhoomika

Surashtriya Oct.-March-2012

ISSN No. 2249-

4383

62 Uttar Gujaratni Bhasha : Boli Vignan Ane

LokVidyavignan

Lokgurjari-25 31-12-2012

63 Charni Kathamoolak Dirghkrutioma Hasya-

Kataksha

Lokgurjari-24

2013

64 Samprat Ane Vaishvik Samshyane Saprshti

Navalkatha : 'Virus'

Shabadsrushti Feb.2013 ISSN

No. 2319-3220

65 Samprat Ane Vaishvik Samshyane

Sapasharti Navalkatha : 'Virus'

Kavyanjali 2012

66 Pun:Ugayo Prafull Ameevasharan

Chandraraj : Ganthavali -1 : Urmikavyo

Parab Feb-2013 ISSN

No. 0250-9747

67 Samajik Satya Ane Vaiyaktik Satya

Vachcheno Takrav

Tardatya March-2013

68 Antim Jodi Champal (Marathi Varta)

Author : Anand Yadav Anu: Dr. Bipin

Ashar

Hayati March-2013

69 Bhagyachakra (Telugu Barta) Author

:Balasauri Reddy Anu: Dr. Bipin Ashar

Chhalak April-2013

70 Atitkalin Gramjivanma Vihrati Kavichetna :

'Ae Vihla'

Shabdsrushti April-2013

71 Anudit Laghukavya Swarupni Rachnao Shabdsrushti May-2013

72 Vashiyatnamu (Author: Mudulla Sinha)

Anu: Dr. Bipin Ashar

Jalaramdeep June-2013

73 Mantoni Sarjakpratibhani Aek Zalak : Kali

Salvar (Varta Ashwad)

Buddhiprakash June-2013

74 Tabibi Marjivani Kalame Marjivaono

Parichay : 'Tabibi Marjivao'

Olakh July-2013

75 Facebook (Malayalam Varta) Author:

Akabar Dakkatel, Anu: Bipin Ashar

Jalaramdeep September-2013

76 Vaheta Vadalo - Nandini Shatpathi Anu:

Bipin Ashar

Shabdasar September-2013

ISSN No. 2249-

2933

77 Manavjivanna Vastavne Alekhti Vartao Jalaramdeep 2013

Dr. Ambadan Rohadia

2009

78 Loksanshkrutina Udagata : Kavishree Dad Bhatigal June-2009

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Saurashtra

79 Prachin Parmpara Ane Kanthasth

Parmparana Charan : Arthsanketono Ane

Arthaghatano Bhag-1

Times of Kuchchh 24-06-2009

80 Prachin Parmpara Ane Kanthasth

Parmparana Charan : Arthsanketono Ane

Arthaghatano Bhag-2

Times of Kuchchh 15-08-2009

81 Arajkara Karan Sambhale Aav Amba Patanagar

Prakashan

Dipotsvi Anak-

2009

2010

82 Shikshan ane Sanskar Charan -1 May-2010

83 Aekadashini Anubhuti Nootan Kuchchh Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

84 Shreshth Bhartiy Kathanako Nootan Kuchchh Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

85 Ravindranath Sathe Vachanyatra Times of Kuchchh Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

86 Lokgurjari-20 Times of Kuchchh Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

87 Shradhha Ane Bhaktini Kavyatamak

Abhivyakti : Krushnayan

Charan Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

88 Madhykalin Charni Kavya Parmpara ane

Bhartiya Jivanmooliyo

Patanagar Prakash Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

89 Charni Sahityma Vishvsantino Sandesh Suvash Dipotsvi Anak-

2010

2011

90 Anand-Karama Mishan Marudharana

Mahamoola Moti

Vicharbharti

(Charni Sahitya

Visheshank)

2011

91 1857na Svatantyveer : Kandash Mahedu Vicharbharti

(Charni Sahitya

Visheshank)

2011

92 Hardash Mishan : Charni Akhyan

Parmparana Janak

Vicharbharti

(Charni Sahitya

Visheshank)

2011

93 Sanyaji Zoola : Param Vaishnav Bhaktkavi Vicharbharti

(Charni Sahitya

Visheshank)

2011

94 Charni Sahityana Prayojak, Poojak ane

Parikshak : Ratudan Rohadia

Vicharbharti

(Charni Sahitya

Visheshank)

2011

95 Charni Sahityama Gandhiji Patanagar

Prakshan

Dipotsvi Ank-11

2012

96 Charnoni Vashnvalinu Adhyayan Vicharbharti 2012

97 Sarshvatina Upasako : Charan Ane Barot Vicharbharti 2012

98 Sanskrutik Sangamtirthnu Yatharthdarshan :

Vahivancha Barot : Parichay ane Pradan

Vicharbharti 2012

481

99 Charni Sahityana Duhaoma Hashya-Vyang Lokgurjari-24 2012

100 Charno Sahitya : Mudda ane mahtra Lokgurjari-26 2012

101 Hardash Mishan : Mool Kathanakma Potiki

Pratibha

Lokgurjari-27 2012

102 Charni Bhasha : Sangna, Swaroop ane

Sahitya

Rajbhasha 2012

2013

103 Hardash Mishan : Potiki Kathankala Lokgurjari-29 2013 ISSN No.

2320-8872

104 Cahrni Sahitya Ane Sanskrutinu Jangamtirth

: Shankardan Detha

Times of Kuchchh Dipotsavi -2013

105 Charnoni Dharmik Parmpara : Mahima

Manvatano

Kavyanjali-10 November-2013

Dr. Manoj Joshi

106 Manasganga (News Paper -

Panchamrutpoorti - Wenseday)

Foolchhab Weekly

Katarlekh

107 Book X-Ray (News Paper - Madhuvanpoorti

Sunday)

Foolchhab Weekly

Katarlekh

Dr. Deepak Patel

2009

108 Gujarati Kavitavishayak Kekhono Sanchay :

'Chetosparsh'

Tadarthya Vol-10 March - 2009

109 Gujarati vanvasee Sahitya : Kathamulak

Sampadano Uttar Gujarat

Lokgurajari

Vol.21

2009

110 Narmad : Sudharano Agrim Mashalchee Vichar Bharti,

Vol.7

July 2009

111 Moticharani Varta : Dharmik, Samajik Ane

Sahityik Sandarbhe

Bheelee Sahitya

Ek Adhayan

2009

112 Jijeevisha : Jeevan Vastavna Samgharsshu

Nirapankarti Varta

Samidha -3 2009

2010

113 Joravarsinh Jadav Sampadit Lokvartaoma

Prem Ane Itihasnu Nirupan

Lokgurjari Vol.22 2010

114 Bharatiya Sanskrutinu Anuranan : Bheelee

Pauranik Lokakhyano

Tathapi, Vol-18 Dec-Feb., 2010

115 Nindastuti - Nindastuti - Kavya

purampurannu Annusandhan

Samidha-4 2010

2011

116 Kavi Rajena Padoma Premlaxna Bhakti Surashtriya Vol.I Oct-March-2011

117 Rajkavi Shambhudanjinee Sargshaktinu

Sarvochecha Shrung : Kachchha Darshan

Vichar Bharti

Vol-6

June - 2011

118 Bheelee Pauranik Lokakhyano Vividh Pasao Bheelee

Mahakavyo Ek

Mulyankan

2011

119 Charankul Paramparani Pratibaddnta Ambadan Rohadia 2011

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: Parichay ane Pradan

120 Vairagayno Mahima : Nishkulanand Samidha-5 2011

2012

121 Englandni Musagarinu varnan : Sanskrit

Vimarsh Sandarbhe

Surashitriya Vol.4 April-Sept. 2012

122 Gora : Bhartiyata na Sandarbhe GORA 2012

123 'Dhad' Vinesh Antani Adheet Parva-1 2012

124 Mor Pichchhnu Madhuvan : Gunvant Vyas Adheet Parva-2 2012

125 Vishti, Virras no samnvay atle 'Angadvishti' Rajbhasha-

Gujarati

(Charni Sahitya)

2012

125 Gujarati Literary Historiography Multiple

Angles of Modern Era.

Indian Literary

Historiography

and Counter

Currents in

Portcoloniality

2012

2013

127 Jain Religion in North Gujarat and

Saurashtra

Development &

Impact of Jainism

in India &

Abroad-

2013

128 Sorthi Santvani : Asvad Ane Avbodh LokGurjari - 28 2013

129 Parampar Nisath Vartao : Premdivp Tadyarth- Vol. 3 Aug., 2013

Chapter in Books List : 42 Dr. N. R. Vagdama

2009

1. Maitrina Soorajnu Ajvalu : Anil

Khambhayata

Maitrino Soory - Ed. Suresh

Dalal

2009

2010

2. Saurashtrani Kavitasamrudhi Sanjsamachar Visheshank - Ed.

Purvibahen Shah

2010

2011

3. Narmadni Kavitama Samajik Nisbat Narmad Adhyyan - Ed. Jagdish

Gurjar

2011

4. Aa Badhu Tyare Lakhatu Hoy Chhe Lakhyu Etle Ke.... Ed. Kaushik

Maheta

2011

5. Saurashtrani Kavitasamrudhi Saurashtrani Ashmita - Ed.

Vishnu Pandya

2011

2013

6. Shabad Sathe Etle Sambhandh Chhe Shabab Satheno Maro

Sambhandha, Ed. Harsh

Brahmbhatt Ane Anil Chavda

2013

Dr. Bipin Ashar

2009

483

7. Nishthapoorvak Adhyayanni Falshruti (Parichaylekh)

Bhilisahitya : Kruti ane Sanskruti

2009

8. Hathvago Mahitigranth

(Parichaylekh)

Prasangik 2009

9. Paramtatva Vishe Karela

Undanchintanni Upalabdhi

(Ashwadlekh)

Aashvadprashad 2009

10. Navalkatha:2004 (Lekh) Gyansatra Vyakhyano 2009

11. Nivrutima Ujali Nidarshan Karto

Granth (Prashtavana)

Sabdayana 2009

12. Parichay Zalak (Parichaylekh) Vibhavilash 2009

2010

13. Dadanu Vashvik Ane

SamvedanPoorna Chitra Upajavati

Kruti (Parichylekh)

Chalo Dadajina Deshma 2010

14. Vivechantamak Sanganane Vishad

Apatu Abhyash Samruddh Pustak

Rachanariti : Sangna, ane

Sampratyay

2010

15. Sahityakshetre Pa...Pa.. Pagali

(Parichaylekh)

Kavi Dad L Vyaktitva ane

Vagmay

2010

16. Shodh ane Sahsana Kathanako (Lekh) Shree Joravarshinh Jadav

Adhyayangranth

2010

2011

17. 'Va', 'Majja' ane 'Sankad' (Vartasvad) Bahadurbhai J. Vankni

Vartashushi

2011

18. Saurashtrana Vartakaro (Lekh) Saurashtrani Ashmita 2011

2012

19. 'Ranzanvu' (Vartasvad') Adhit Prav-1 2012

20. Bahusyam (Nimbandh Samiksha) Adhit Prav-2 2012

21. Bhavakne Bhinjave Aevo Bhavkosh

(Prashtavana)

Aek Lilipal Atitni

(Gazalsangrah)

2012

22. Hasyalekhkni Vishishtramugra

(Prashtavana)

Ramoojcharit Manash (Hasya

Lekho)

2012

23. Muktak Lekhanni Parmaparani

Agekooch (Prashtavna)

He Sakhi ke Zankhana Tat

mane (Gazal Sangrah)

2012

2013

24. Tabibi Marjivane Kalme Marjivano

Parichay (Prashtvana)

'Tabibi Marjivao' (Medical

Sciencenu Pustak)

2013

25. Nidarbh, Premal ane Karyanishth

Patel Sahen

Amrutdhara (Smaranika) 2013

26. Nidarbh, Premal ane Karyanishth

Patel Saheb

Aan Rahyo Vijay

(SamranGanth)

2013

27. Rashtriy Chetanane Sparashti

Natyakruti (Prashtavana)

Samarange Gauravgatha

(Natyakruti)

2013

28. Aa to Chaptik J Chhe (Pustak

Parichay)

Chaptik (Dayanaya

Aashvadhyantra)

2013

Dr. Ambadan Rohadiya

2010

484

29. Svantratay Samgram me Charno ka Yogdan

Bhartiya Svatray Sangram (Pra. Akhil Bhartiya Aetihashik

Sampadan)

2010

30. Rajkotne Angane Charnoni

Shabdopashana

Rajkot Jillo : Gaikal, Aaj ane

Avatikal

2010

31 Shraddha ane Bhaktini Kavyatamak

Abhivyakti : Krushnayan

Krushnayan 2010

2011

32. Loksahityakretre Saurashtranu Pradan Saurashtrani Ashmita 2011

2012

33. Charnibhasha : Sangna, Swaroop ane

Sahitya

Bhartiyabhasha : Sarvaighatan 2012

2013

34. Charnoni Ashmitanu Ujjaval

Anusandhan

Charan Digdarshan 2013

Dr. Deepak Patel

2009

35. Moticharani varti dharmik,samajik

ane sahityik sandarbhe

Bheelee sahitya: EK

Adhyayan Ed. Hasu yagnik,

pp.147-162

2009

2011

36. Bheelee pauranik lokakhyano vividh

apasa

Bheelee mahakavyo EK

mulyankan Ed.Bhagvandas

patel pp.95-135

2011,

ISBN-978-

81-260-

2777-4

37. Charankur paramparani pratibaddhta , Ambadan Rohadiya : parichay

ane pradan Ed.Bipin ashar

pp.128-143

2011

36. Gujarati Literary Historigraphy :

Multiple Angles of Modern Era.

Indian Literary in

Historiography and Counter

currents in postcoloniality, Etd.

by Asha Sushan Jacob, Tom

Thomas, PP. 195-201

2011, ISBN

978-81-

7821-436-8

37. Arvachin Gujarati Sahitya Khetre

Saurashtrana Natyakaronu Pradan

Saurashtrani Ashmita, Ed. S.

V. Jani and Others, pp. 153-

162

2011, ISBN

- 978-93-

81090-40-4

2012

38. Vishti, Virrashno Samnvay atle

'Anagd Vishti'

Rajbhasha Gujarati, Charani

Visheshank, Ed. H.M.

Gadhavi, pp. 115-123

2012

39. Gora : bhartiyatana sandarbhe Ravindranath tagore krut ‗gora‘

Ed.Bharat Mehta , P.138-167

2012, ISBN

978-93-

82124-44-3

40. ‗Dhad‘ veenesh antanee Adheet parva-1

Ed.J.M.Chandravadia et al

2012

485

pp.150-173

41. ‗Morpichchhnu madhuvan Gunavat

vyas ,

Adheet parva-1

Ed.j.m.chandravadia et al

pp.180-187

2012

2013

42. Jain Religion in North Gujarat and

Saurashtra

Development & Impact of

Jainism in India & Abroad, Ed.

Gautam Barvalia, pp. 76-89

2013

List of Edited Books: 36

Dr. B. S. Jani

2009

1. Mohanlal Maheta 'Sopan'ni

vartasushtri

Gujarat Sahitya Akademy 2009

2. Vallabh Nandhani daispora Vartao Parshv Prakashan 2009

2010

3. Deepak Bardolikarni Diaspora Kavita Parshv Prakashan 2010

4. Adam Tankarvini Diaspora Kavita Parshv Prakashan 2010

5. Pankaj Vorani Diaspora Kavita Parshv Prakashan 2010

6. Gujarati Loksahityavirmash Parshv Prakashan 2010

7. Gujarati Santsahityavirmash Parshv Prakashan 2010

8. Charni Barmashi Kavita Saurashtra University 2010

9. Phool Varsadakrut 'Vakhat Baland' Saurashtra University 2010

10. Gujarati Charnisahityavirmash Parshv Prakashan 2010

11. Chafekar Bandhu Triputi Gujarat Sahitya Academy 2010

2011

12. Ismayali Praja, Peer Parmpara ane Peer

Shamskrut Raja Goverchandno

Akhyan

Mumbai University 2011

2012

13. Arvachin Gujaratisahityavirmash Devine Prakashan 2012

14. Madhurainu Diaspora Sahityavishv Parshv Prakashan 2012

15. Panna Nayaknu Diaspora Sahityavishv Parshv Prakashan 2012

16. Pritisen Guptanu Diaspora

Sahityavishv

Parshv Prakashan 2012

17. Adil Mansoorinu Diaspora Kavyavishv Parshv Prakashan 2012

18. Goorjari Diaspora Chuntela

Sampadakiya

2012

2013

19. Madhykalin Gujarati Sahityavirmash Devine Prakashan 2013

20. Harivallabh Bhayani : Vyktitav ane

Vagmay

Parshav Prakashan 2013

21. Shakur Sarvaiyanu Diaspora

Sahityavisha

Parshv Prakashan 2013

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22. Anandrav Lingachatnu Diaspora Vartavishv

Parshv Prakashan 2013

23. Harnish Janinu Diaspora Hasyrachna

vishv

Parshv Prakashan 2013

23. Shikshan: Samprat Sandarbh Parshv Prakashan 2013

Dr. N. R. Vadgama

2009

24. Kal Sachave Pagla (Ed.) Prakashak : Ramesh Parekh

Parivar Sellor : Navbharat

Sahitya Mandir

2009

2011

25. Swarnim Kavyakumbh (Ed.) Prakashak : Saurashtra

University, Rajkot

2011

Dr. N. R. Vadgama

2009

26. Kal Sachave Pagla (Ed.) Prakashak : Ramesh Parekh

Parivar Sellor : Navbharat

Sahitya Mandir

2009

2011

27. Swarnim Kavyakumbh (Ed.) Prakashak : Saurashtra

University, Rajkot

2011

Dr. Bipin Ashar

2009

28. Samidh-3 (Edited) Sau. Uni. Gu. Adh. Sangh

Prakashan

2009

2010

29. Samidh-4 (Edited) Sau. Uni. Gu. Adh. Sangh

Prakashan

2010

30. Samidh-5 (Edited) Sau. Uni. Gu. Adh. Sangh

Prakashan

2010

2011

31. Dr. Ambadan Rohadiya : Parichay ane

Yogdan (Edited)

p.p. j.j. memorial Trust 2011

32. Gujarati Kavita : Ashvad ane Avabodh

(Ed.)

Parshv Prakashan 2011

2013

33. Svashu Chhu Hun Gazalma (Ed.) 2013

Dr. Ambadan Rohadiya

2010

34. Kuchchhdarshan (Ed.) 2010

2012

35. Charni Sahitya(Ed.) Rajbhasha 2012

Dr. Deepak Patel

487

2010

36. Keshubhai Desai no Varta Vishes

(Editor)

R. R. Sheth & Co. Pvt.

Ltd.

2010 ISBN 978-

93-80868-67-7

List of Books : 20

Dr. B.S. Jani

2013

1 Navnidhi Parshv Prakashan 2013

Dr. N. R. Vadgama

2009

2. Ramanlal Joshi (Parichay Pustika) Parichay Trust,

2009

2010

3. Mareez (Hindi) Hindi Sahitya Academy 2010

2011

4. Aarpar (Gazal Sangrah) Navbharat Sahitya Mandir 2011

5. Aparampar (Gazal Sangrah) Navbharat Sahitya Mandir 2011

Dr. Bipin Ashar

2010

6. LoksahityaBahni (Vivechan-

Sanshodhan)

Divine Publication 2010

7. Bhartiyanvalkatha (Vivechan) Divine Publication 2010

8. Shabdashan (Vivechan) Gujarat Sahitya Akadamyni

Sahaythi

2010

9. Rashtrayan: (Vivechan) Saurashtra University 2010

2011

10. Navalkatha : Charcha ane Chikitshah

(Vivechan)

Saurashtra University 2011

2012

11. Toonkivarta : Abhyash ane Aashvad

(Vivechan)

Parshv Prakashan 2012

12. Anveshan ane Akalan (Sanshodhan-

Vivechan)

Parshv Prakashan 2013

Dr. Ambadan Rohadiya

2009

13. Charni Sahitya : Pooja ane Pariksha 2009

2011

14. Shabdayan 2011

Dr. Manoj Joshi

2011

15. Manas Mahatma 2011

16. Ame Avya, Ame Teva 2011

17. Shabdashoorni Shathiya 2011

488

2013

18. Manasganga 2013

Dr. Deepak Patel

2009

19. Bheelee Sahityakruti Ane Sanskruti Saurashtra University,

Rajkot

2009 ISBN No :

978-80101-65-1

2011

20. Nibandhalok Saurashtra University,

Rajkot

2011 ISBN 978-

81-921413-7-4

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: Yes

1) Dr B.S. Jani Barmingham college,Sorobon University Briten(2009-2011

2) Dr N.R. Vadgama Advanstudies & Research Center( Simla)(2010)

3) Dr M.H. Joshi Advanstudies & Research Center( Simla) (2010,2012)

26. Faculty serving in:

l) National Committees

1) Dr. Balvant Jani, National Chairman, Akhil Sahitya Parishad,

New Delhi, 2009 to 2013

2) Dr. Balvant Jani, UGC-NET Subject Committees, New Delhi,

2009 to 2013

3) Dr. Nitin Vadgama, UGC-NET Subject Committees, New Delhi,

2009 to 2013

4) Dr. Bipin Ashar, UGC-NET Subject Committees, New Delhi,

2009 to 2013

5) Dr. Bipin Ashar, SLET Subject Committees, Vadodara, 2009 to 2013

6) Dr. Ambadan Rohadia, Nominated a Member of Gujarati Advisory Board,

Sahity Akadamy, 2013 to 2018

7) Dr. Manoj Joshi, UGC-Minor/ Major Project Expert Committees, New Delhi,

2009 to 2013

8) Dr. Deepak Patel, A Member Of Post Doctoral Committees Award

Fellowship, 2010-2011 in Subject of Gujarati

b) International Committees :

1) Dr B.s Jani Ginan(2009-2012)

c) editorial board

1) Dr. Balvant Jani, VAAK Journal, Saurashtra University

Dr. Balvant Jani, Folk literature, Maisur

2) Dr. N. R. Vadgama, Sayujay, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (2009-2012)

3) Dr. N. R. Vadgama, VAAK Journal, Saurashtra University (2013-2014)

4) Dr. B. V. Ashar, Samidh (2009-2012)

5) Dr. A. K. Rohadiya, VAKK Journal Huminity , Saurashtra University

(2012-2013)

6) Dr. Deepak Patel, VAAK Journal, Saurashtra University

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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes,

workshops, training programmes and similar programmes):

a) UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation programmes

Dr. Deepak Patel

1. Special Summer

School-2012 (RC)

Rajkot 9/7/2012

to

29/7/2012

UGC-

ASC

Rajkot

Special Summer

School-2012

(RC)

b) UGC, ASC training programmes and similar programmes):

Dr. Deepak Patel

Sr.

No.

Programme Duration

With dates

Organized by

1 P.C. Hardware & Future

Technology

26/12/2011 to

01/01/2012

UGC-ASC Rajkot

2 Gandhi Vichar 25/10/2012 to

31/12/2012

UGC-ASC Rajkot

3 Search & Research 21/10/2013 to

27/10/2013

UGC-ASC Rajkot

28. Student projects: M.Phil - 142 Total Thesis

29. Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by :

1) Dr. N. R. Vadgama, Shoonay Palanpuri Award, 2010

2) Dr. Ambadan Rohadia, "Pravashi Rajshthani Sahityakar Award", Rajshtahni

Bhasha-Sahitya Ane Sanskruti Academi, Bikaner,(Raj.) 10-03-2013, Rs.

51,000/-

30. Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

National :

1) "Gujarati Sahitya Swaroop" Parisamvad, 24/25-03-2009, UGC

2) Umashankar Joshi Ane Sridhraninu Sahityakshetre Pradan, 17-03-2011,

Gujarat Sahitya Academi, Gandhinagar

3) Pushkar Chandarvakarnu Loksahitya Kshetre Pradan, 14-02-2012, Zaverchand

Meghani Loksahitya Kendra,Rajkot

4) Internation Saraswat Swand, Parishamvad, 24-12-2012

5) "Madhykalin Gujarati Katha Sahitya", 22/23-03-2013, UGC

Workshop :

1) 'Folk Literature in Gujarati', 10-02-2011 to 19-02-2011

31. Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

1. JADA VINOD J. OBC 2009-2010 (UGC: JRF)

2. Chauhan Vinu SC 2011-2012 (Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Selected Pass Percentage

490

Name

of the

Program

(refer to

question

no. 4)

Application

received

M.A. 2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

107 45 51 42

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

40+36=

76

21+41=

66

19+20=

39

13+19=

32

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

100% 100% 100% 100%

M. Phil. 2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

56 62 57 66

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

13 18 22 25

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

100% 100% 100% 100%

Ph. D. 2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

13 58 62 80

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

13 30 35 20

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

100% 100% 100% 100%

33. Diversity of students:

Name

of the

Progr

am

(refer

to

questi

on

no.4)

% of students From the

Same University

% of student From other

Universities Within the

state

% of

students

From

Universi

ties

Outside

the state

% of

studen

ts

From

other

countr

ies

PG

to

M.

Phil.

200

9-

201

0

201

0-

201

1

201

1-

201

2

201

2-

201

3

92 90 89 91

200

9-

201

0

201

0-

201

1

201

1-

201

2

201

2-

201

3

08 10 11 09

_ _

Ph. D.

200

9-

201

0

201

0-

201

1

201

1-

201

2

201

2-

201

3

98 97 99 98

200

9-

201

0

201

0-

201

1

201

1-

201

2

201

2-

201

3

02 03 01 02

_ _

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services examinations,

NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations ? Give details category-wise.

1. Jada Vinod J. Obc 2009-2010

2. Chavda Piyush Obc 2010-2011

3. Kanpariya Ketan Open 2010-2011

4. Mankodi Stuti Open 2011-2012

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5. Babriya Suresh Open 2011-2012

6. Odedara Geeta Obc 2011-2012

7. Bhanderi Parul Open 2011-2012

8. Zapdiya Kanti Obc 2011-2012

9. Kanzariya Sunita Obc 2011-2012

10. Memkiya Labhu Obc 2012-2013

11. Pandya Kaushik Open 2012-2013

35. Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

- - - -

PG to M. Phil. 2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

40% 45% 38% 30%

PG to Ph. D.

2009-

2010

2010-

2011

2011-

2012

2012-

2013

5% 7% 6% 2%

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral -

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

_

Entrepreneurs:

_

36. Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 05

From other universities within state 01

From universities from other states Nil

From universities outside the country Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: Nil

38. Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library : Yes 2375 Books

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

c) Total number of class-rooms: 05

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 01

e) Students‘ Laboratories: No

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f) Research Laboratories:

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates:

Dr. Neetin Vadgama

1. Nivya Patel 2009

2. Jagdish Trivedi 2009

3. Mayur Jani 2012

Dr. Bipin Ashar

1. Haresh Jobanputra 2009

2. Hariyani Natvarlal A. 2009

3. Paresh K. Jani 2012

4. Urmila Patel 2012

5. Nayna Ardeshna 2012

6. Ravindra Mehta 2013

7. Sumita Akbari 2013

Dr. Ambadan Rohadiya

1. Bharti Patel 2010

2. Chetna Pandya 2010

3. Vaghela Virbhadrasinh 2011

4. Jadeja Anandba Hemantsinh 2010

5. Darshana D. Vyash 2011

6. Nilesh Bhatt 2013

7. Kishordan Lalubhai Gadhavi 2013

Dr. Manoj Joshi

1. Trivedi Vaibhavi Joshi 2011

2. Toliya Vinodrai Maheshkumar 2011

3. Vadadodariya Nayana Popatbhai 2012

Dr. Deepak Patel

1. Chavda Jagdish R. 2011

2. Chaudhary Harindra V. 2012

3. Bagda Madhur P. 2013

40. Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University :

Fellowship & Merit Scholarship

2009-10 M.Phil Student Fellowship

1 Dave Rajesh Bhimajibhai SC 25000/-

2. Solnaki Devjibhai Bijalbhai SC 25000/-

3. Vaja Ketan Poonjabhai SC 25000/-

4. Rathod Anil Nathabhai SC 25000/-

5. Bagada Madhurbhai Premjibhai SC 25000/-

2010-11 M.Phil Student Fellowship

1 Ravliya Shobhana Mavjibhai SC 25000/-

2. Solnaki Somabhai Bhikhabhai SC 25000/-

3. Vagh Dinesh Govindbhai SC 25000/-

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2011-12 M.Phil Student Fellowship

1. Makwana Meena SC 25000/-

2. Ranva Sneha SC 25000/-

3. Parmar Jayesh Chhaganbhai SC 25000/-

4. Parmar Narendra Batuklal SC 30000/-

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology.

1) Entire Folk Literature PG

2) A Culture Study Centre

42. Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback: Yes

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ? Yes

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ? Yes

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1) Dr. Jagdish Dave, London

2) Dr. Naresh Ved, Ex. Vice Chancellor, V.V. Nagar

3) Dr. Vinod Joshi, HOD. Bhavnagar

4) Dr. Usha Upadhyay, HOD, Ahmedabad

5) Dr. Hashu Yagnik, Ahmedabad

6) Dr. Balvant Jani, Ex. Vice Chancellor, Rajkot

7) Shree Rajendra H. Gadhavi, Addi. Collector

8) Dr. Jagdish Trivedi, Artist

9) Dr. Jayesh Bhogayata, Prof. M.S. University, Baroda

10) Dr. Nirjan Rajyaguru, Bhajnik

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar)

involving external experts:

Special Lecture: 1. Dr. M. H. Patel 2009

2. Dr. V. H. Joshi 2009

3. Rajul Dave 2010

4. Dr. Satish Vyash 2010

5. Dr. Neeta Bhagat 2011

6. Dr. Hashu Yagnik 2011

7. Dr. Pyarali Jiva 2012

8. Dr. Niranj Rajayguru 2012

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Lecture

LCD – PPT

Diction

Assignment

Seminar

Group Decisions

46. How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored? Yes

1. Classroom Seminar, Assignment, Internal Exam

494

2. Coaching

3. Visit to Old age Home

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

1. Radio Toke - Dr. Nitin Vadgama, Dr. B.V.Ashar, Dr. A.k. Rohadia, Dr. Manoj

Joshi

2. T.V. Programme - Dr. Nitin Vadgama, Dr. B.V.Ashar, Dr. A.k. Rohadia, Dr.

Manoj Joshi

3. Ph. D., M. Phil. & M.A. Refresh in Various University/Pepersetting - All

Faculty Members

4. Uni. Ex Co-ordinator - Dr. Deepak Patel

5. NET & Remedial Coaching - Dr. Deepak Patel & All Faculty Members

6. 1) Naheru Chair - Dr. Nitin Vadgama

2) Gujabdas Broker Chair - Dr. Manoj Joshi

3) Rajchandra Chair - Dr. Balvant Jani

4) Jain Academy - Dr. Balvant Jani

48. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

Seminar, Workshop, Other Competition, Social Welfare Camp., Group Diction

49. State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other agencies? If

yes, give details. Yes, NAAC

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new knowledge,

basic or applied

Menue Script ology, Folk Literature, Editing & Research

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of

the Department

1. Strengths:

1. Collection of Reference Book related M.A./M. Phil. Course.

2. Collection of rear Books in the Subject Charni And Folk Literature.

3. Collection old Charni 20000 Manu Script.

4. Collection of rear musical Instrument and Music.

5. Collection of ethnic Embroidery

2. Weakness

1. Less student Enrolled M.A.

2. Recent Teaching Position

3. Strength of the students is decreased

4. Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

1. Good number of professor

2. Well-equipped computer facilities

3. Funding Facility of Research

4. Good Number of Ph. D. Students

52. Future plans of the Department

1. History of Gujarati Folk tell and Folk Song.

2. Charni Menu Script Publication

3. Collection of Gujarati Pro-word

4. Encyclopedic of Gujarati Bhajan

5. Research Tribal Literature of Saurashtra and Kuchchh.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the Department Biosciences

2. Year of establishment: 1969

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes (Faculty of Science)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated Masters; Integrated

Ph. D., D. Sc., D.Litt., etc.)

The Department offers full time Post Graduate programmes like

M.Sc in Botany, Zoology and Microbiology

M.Phil in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology and Plant Biotechnology & Plant Molecular

Biology

Ph. D. in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology

M.Sc in Biotechnology is running in the Institute of Biotechnology being coordinated by

Prof. S.P. Singh, HOD Department of Biosciences

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:

Interdisciplinary research is very much promoted by encouraging the faculties to go for

inter-Departmental projects, consultancy projects. The collaborative projects with the

prominent National and International Institutes are the testimony of the collaborations of

the multi-instituions.

The Department has conducted two multi-institute major research projects involving IIT-

Delhi, Delhi University-South Campus and Wild-Life Institute, Dehradun in recent past.

Multi institutional approach is also reflected in some projects sponsored by the

Government of Gujarat.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons NIL

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/: Choice Based Credit System :

Semester System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Yes, partial

involvements with few Departments like Physics etc.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 3 1 5

Associate Professors 4 3 1

Asst. Professors 7 2 4 (Contractual)

Others

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization, experience

and research under guidance

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Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of Ph.

D./ M. Phil.

students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr. S.P. Singh Ph. D. Professor &

Head

Microbiology,

Biotechnology,

Extremophiles

26 M.Phil : 12

Ph. D. : 08

Dr. Vrinda S. Thaker Ph. D. Professor Plant Physiology, Plant

Biotechnology

23 M.Phil : 18

Ph. D. : 06

Dr. Sumitra V.

Chanda

Ph. D. Professor Plant Physiology,

Biochemistry, Herbal

Technology, Nano

Biotechnology

21 M.Phil : 02

Ph. D. : 08

Dr. Rahul Kundu Ph. D. Professor Zoology, Marine Diversity

& Ecology, Eco-

Toxicology, Marine

Biotechnology

20 M.Phil : 10

Ph. D. : 06

Dr. Nilesh S. Panchal Ph. D. Professor Plant Ecology, Desert

Ecology

18 M.Phil : 1

Dr. BRM Vyas Ph. D. Associate

Professor

Environmental

Microbiology, Food and

Agriculture Microbiology

16 M.Phil : 16

Ph. D. : 03

Dr. Varsha M Trivedi Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Avian Biology,

Arachnology, Entomology,

IPM

21 M.Phil : 02

Ms. Jigna H. Patel M.Sc. Assistant

Professor

Microbiology 04

Dr. V.C. Soni

(Retired &

Reappointed)

Ph. D. Professor Wildlife Biology,

Ornithology

42 M.Phil : 07

Ph. D. : 01

Dr. Mital Kaneria

(Contractual)

Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Botany 1

Dr. Kiran Chudasama

(Contractual)

Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Botany 1

Dr. Shweta Pathak

(Contractual)

Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Zoology

Dr. Vikram Raval

(Contractual)

Ph. D. Assistant

Professor

Microbiology

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

Prof. A.N. Pandey : Professor Emeritus, UGC

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information

Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

M.Sc. : 10:1

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M. Phil : 2:1

Ph. D. : N/A

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned, filled

and actual:

Technical 04 03 04 (1Contractual)

Administrative 10 06 09 (3 Contractual)

15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

Thrust Area identified in the CAS Programme of the UGC: Arid Zone Biology

i. Plant diversity and ecology

ii. Faunal diversity and ecology

iii. Microbial diversity

iv. Desertification and bio-resource utilization

The research thrust area of the Department is :

• Marine diversity, distribution and ecological status, evolutionary ecology, Sustainable eco-tourism, Marine Bio-resources

• EIA, environmental monitoring and ecological impact of industries on the coastal areas in this industrially developed coastal zone.

• Ecotoxicology, in respect to industrial impact on the biota. Toxicity bioassay &

Toxicity Testing for Pharma Industries, Herbal Technology, Nano Biotechnology

• Plant immunology, development of useful antibodies for botanical research, Plant molecular biology and medicinal values of certain plant species

• Microbial diversity of the haloalkanophilic bacteria and actimomycetes which thrive in the saline habitats.

• Xenobiotic degradation of the dyes used by the cotton dyeing and printing industries

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise.

Name Project Funding Agency Tenure Total

Outlay

Prof. V.S.

Thaker

Plant Biotechnology and

Genetic Engineering

Department of science and

technology, Government of

Gujarat

2007-2013 147.82

Prof. V.S.

Thaker

BIT Virtual. The Virtual

Institute of Bioinformatics.

Collaborative Research

Project with various

Universities of State and

APBioNet, Singapore DST,

GSBTM

2008-2013 173.64247

Prof. V.S.

Thaker

Molecular marker studies

on plant pathogenicity and

development of pathogen

diagnostic kit.

GSBTM, (DST), Gandhinagar 2011-2013 19.86960

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Prof. S.V. Chanda

Utilization of fruit and vegetable peels as a

potential source of

antimicrobial and

antioxidant agent with

their phytochemical

analysis

UGC Major Research Project 2010-2013 10, 25,760

17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

f) National collaboration b) International collaboration :

a. National Collaboration : Screening of biotechnologically Useful Enzymes in

Halophiles/haloalkaliphiles from Coastal Areas of Gujarat: Molecular and

Functional Characterization for Industrial Application DBT New Delhi-Multi-

Institution-al Project, 4 years + 6 months extension (August 2007-August

2010) Extension till March 2012, 32.54

b. International collaboration: Nil

18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received. :

Research Projects: During the last 5 years, the grant received from the

funding agencies for 14 MRP and 4 Industry sponsored consultancy projects was Rs 5.70

Crore. The Department is also extending its expertise on rapid EIA and Environmental

Monitoring Studies, especially in the areas of marine and coastal ecology for the major

industries located around the Saurashtra coastline since more than a decade. Mega

industries like Reliance Petroleum Ltd., Essar Oil Limited, GHCL, Digvijay Cement Ltd.,

Dyeing and Printing Industries of Jetpur and few Salt Works included in this list. Break-

up estimate is Infrastructural and R&D Projects from central funding agencies (DST,

DBT, UGC, CSIR etc.), State funding from GSBTM, Gujarat Govt., and consultancy

projects from Industries : Total Financial Assistance received during last five years: 570

Lacs. (Central Govt. Funded: 131.79 Lacs, State Govt. Funded: 413.71 Lacs, Industries

Funded: 32.5 Lacs).

Faculty

Name

Title of the Project Funding Agency Period of

Operation

Grant/

Amount

Mobilized

(Rs. Lakh)

Departmental

Projects

Centre of Advanced Studies (CAS)

FIST Phase-I Programme (DST)

UGC

DST

2013-

2018

2006-

2011

136.00

55.00

S.P. Singh

Screening of biotechnologically

Useful Enzymes in

Halophiles/haloalkaliphiles from

Coastal Areas of Gujarat: Molecular

and Functional Characterization for

Industrial Application

DBT (Multi-

Institutional

Project)

2007-

2012

32.54

Studies in Plant Biotechnology and

Genetic Engineering

Govt. of Gujarat 2007-

2013

147.82

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V.S.Thaker BITVirtual

. The Virtual Institute of Bioinformatics. Collaborative

Research Programme with various

Universities of State and APBioNet,

Singapore

GSBTM (Govt. of Gujarat)

2008-2013

173.64

Molecular marker studies on plant

pathogenicity and development of

pathogen diagnostic kit.

GSBTM (Govt.

of Gujarat)

2011-

2013

19.87

S.V.Chanda

Utilization of fruit and vegetable peels

as a potential source of antimicrobial

and antioxidant agent with their

phytochemical analysis

UGC Major

Research Project

2010-

2013

10.26

R.S.Kundu

Tourism and coastal health: An

ecological study of the key intertidal

macrofauna at anthropogenically

influenced Somnath and Diu coasts of

South Saurashtra coastline.

UGC Major

Research Project

2007-

2010

4.01

Marine Wealth of Saurashtra Coast:

Coastal Biodiversity and the Status of

Marine Living Resources of

Saurashtra.

Govt. Of Gujarat

Major Research

Programme

2007-

2010

25.55

Monitoring of the marine environment

for the water quality at the refinery

complex of Essar Oil limited. PHASE-

III. (Consultancy Project)

ESSAR OIL

LTD.

Jamnagar

2008-

2009

6.50

Monitoring of the marine environment

for the water quality at the refinery

complex of Essar Oil limited. PHASE-

IV (Consultancy Project)

ESSAR OIL

LTD.

Jamnagar

2009-

2010

6.50

BRM Vyas

Effects of Waste-waters on Crops and

Ground Water Quality (Consultancy

Project)

Jetpur Dying &

Printing

Association,

Jetpur

2008-

2009

7.00

V.C.Soni Ecology, behavior and highly dense

populations (Melursus ursinus) and

conflict in Jessore wildlife Gujarat and

Mount Abu Rajasthan Phase I & II

With Wildlife

Institute of India

(Grant-in aid)

2007-

2012

57.50

N.S. Panchal Botany Seed Money

Project

Saurashtra

University

2011-

2012

0.50

J.H. Patel Microbiology Seed Money

Project

Saurashtra

2011-

2012

0.50

500

University

19. Research facility / centre with :

state recognition Nil

national recognition : UGC-Centre of Advance Studies (CAS)

international recognition Nil 20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate bodies :

NIL

21. Publications:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) :

National 66, International 79

∗ Monographs : National: 4, International: 2

∗ Chapters in Books : National: 2, International: 21

∗ Edited Books : NA

∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers : 2([ISBN 987-3-8484-8302-0,

ISBN 987-3-8466-8665-4].

∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences

Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NA

∗ Citation Index – range / average : - NA

∗ SNIP : - NA

∗ SJR : - NA

∗ Impact Factor – range / average : Total 5 year : 78.117, Range 0.204 -3.25 Avg. 15.6234/year

2010

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

5.826 8.646 16.437 22.633 24.463

∗ h-index : - NA

22. Details of patents and income generated:

Patents Developed and applied

• Rohan Pandya & Prof. Dr. Vrinda S. Thaker : 704/MUM/2009, November 23, 2009

• Madhvi Joshi & Prof. Dr. Vrinda S. Thaker : 144/MUM/2011, 17th Jan 2011

23. Areas of consultancy and income generated :

The Department is also extending its expertise on rapid EIA and Environmental

Monitoring Studies, especially in the areas of marine and coastal ecology, to the major

industries located around the Saurashtra coastline like Reliance Petroleum Ltd., Essar Oil

Limited, GHCL, Digvijay Cement Ltd. few Salt Works, Dyeing and Printing Industries

and toxicity bioassay and toxicity testing for Pharma Industries Total resources generated

as consultancy is 32.5 Lacs.

24. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions /

industries in India and abroad : Around 1-2 every year

25. Faculty serving in :

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National Committees : 6 Faculties

International Committees : 3 Faculties

Editorial Boards : 5 Faculties

Any other (please specify) : Nil

Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,

training programs and similar programs).

26. Student projects

percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-

departmental projects : 100%

percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other universities

/ industry / institute : 20 %

27. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

a. Faculty : 2 Faculties

b. Doctoral / post-doctoral fellows : Doctoral Fellows : 36, Post-Doctoral Fellow

: 7

c. Students : Nil

28. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Three Seminars conducted.

1. National Seminar on ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES,

14th December, 2009.

2. SWARNIM GUJARAT SYMPOSIUM ON TRENDS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES,

16-17 September, 2010

3. THIRD ANNUAL RESEARCH SEMINAR: ARS - 2013, 17-18 January, 2013

29. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments : The Department has an open

system for publication. No case of plagiarism has been reported so far. The Department

also has a plagiarism committee.

30. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Program

(refer to question no.4)

Application

received

Selected Pass Percentage

Male Female Male Female

M.Sc. 1460 98 210 91.83 91.42

M. Phil. 158 24 48 83.33 70.83

Ph. D. 175 21 25 --- ---

31. Diversity of students

Name of the % of students % of student % of students % of students

Program From the From other From Universities From other

(refer to question no.4) Same Universities Outside the state countries

University Within the state

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M.Sc 80 10 10 Nil

M. Phil -- -- -- Nil

Ph. D. -- -- -- Nil

32. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services examinations,

NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.

Around 6

33. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG --

PG to M. Phil. 24

PG to Ph. D. 20

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral

Employed

• Campus selection

• Other than campus recruitment

05

42

Entrepreneurs 06

34. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same University 03

from other universities within the State 04

from universities from other States 02

from universities outside the country Nil

35. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period : 1 Faculty

36. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes

c) Total number of class rooms: 01

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d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes

e) Students‘ laboratories: 03

f) Research laboratories: 09

37. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/University : Doctoral -24, PDF - 01

b) from other institutions/universities : Doctoral-08, PDF – Nil

38. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University. :

NA

39. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

The development of new programmes are always within the existing programmes of the

Department which are already most modern.

40. Does the department obtain feedback from

41. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Frequent feedback in Staff Council meetings. Recommendations are implemented

immediately.

students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback?

Feedback from the students are regularly taken at semester end using faculty feedback

form of UGC. The feedback received are communicated to the faculties for their perusal.

Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback?

Feedback received are presented in the Staff Council for discussion and implementation.

42. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10):

1. Dr. S. C. Sharma, Former Head, Division of Forest Ecology, Forest

Research Institute of India (FRI), DEHRADUN, Uttaranchal.

2. Dr. N. R. Maknkad, Senior Scientist, NISCOM (INSDOC) - CSIR,

NEW DELHI.

3. Dr. K.C. Paliwal, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences,

Madurai Kamraj University, MADURAI, Tamil Nadu.

4. Dr. M.A. Kawosa, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu and

Kashmir State, SRINAGAR, J&K.

5. Dr. M. K. Ranjitsingh, IAS (Retired), INTACH, NEW DELHI.

6. Dr. P.K. Mathur, Professor & Head, Department of Landscape

Planning & Management, Wildlife Institute of India, DEHRADUN,

Uttaranchal.

7. Dr. A. B. Bhatt, Professor, Department of Botany, HNB University of

Garhwal, SRINAGAR, Uttranchal.

8. Dr. D. P. Vashishth, Department of Botany, HNB University of

Garhwal, SRINAGAR, Uttranchal.

9. Dr. G. V. Saratbabu, Additional Director (CS), Ministry of

Environment & Forests, (DoEn), Govt. of India, Paryavaran Bhavan,

CGO Complex, NEW DELHI.

10. Dr. Subhash Naithani, Professor, Department of Life Sciences,

Bundelkhand University, JHANSI, M.P.

43. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)

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involving external experts.

Key note addresses in the seminar and conferences and guest lectures by external

resource persons are a regular feature of the Department. This activity is looked after by

the LSA of the Department.

44. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Classical Class room teaching

Teaching with PowerPoint presentation

Teaching using audio-visual aids.

Computer Assisted teaching

Computer aided teaching with extensive uses of on line materials.

45. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored?

By periodic feedback from the stakeholders concerned.

46. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

The students participate in the extension work through the Life Science Association of

the Department. The LSA is a students body headed by a faculty appointed by the Staff

Council of the Department.

47. Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the department. Seminars on burning topics

Group discussions

Notice board publications

Quiz

48. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes,

give details.

The department, over the years has contributed greatly to the cause of teaching and

Research in varied areas of biological sciences and with time it has adapted newer

approaches into its curriculum and research activities.

·EIA, Environmental Monitoring and ecological studies on the sensitive zones were

standardized and the expertise was utilized by the industries which are situated on the

coastal areas in the industrially developed coastal zone of Saurashtra region of the

Gujarat State.

·Developed artificial seeds of garlic. Medicinal Importance of the plants

·Copy rights obtained for the software developed for leaf area measurement, ©

Muchhadia D. and Thaker V. (2006)

·Cloning, sequencing and over expression of saline- tolerant proteases from cultivable

and non-cultivable halophilic bacteria from the saline habitats of Coastal Gujarat in

India. The work includes improvement of enzymatic properties through molecular

evolution mediated by sequence optimization of the potential saline- tolerant proteases

and other enzymes.

Xenobiotic degradation &

·Toxicity Bioassay & Toxicity Testing for Pharma Industries, Wild life Biology and

Insects diversity

49. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic

or applied.

Major Strengths :

Research Outputs in terms of high quality of research publications

Large number of research projects sanctioned from almost all funding agencies of

Government of India.

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Besides, many industries and NGO's have also recognized our standing in the field and

have granted projects and consultancy services

Our infrastructure and quality of the education has been constantly increasing as

reflected by the acceptance of pour students by various sectors for employment

On account of research quality, the department is well known on national and

international platforms, as also reflected by the fact that many of our faculty and students

are awarded international fellowships.

Around 30 Meritorious Research Fellowships have been given by UGC.

Weaknesses :

Inadequate space in terms of increasing research areas and student strength

Inadequate faculty strength

Limited academic flexibility

Insufficient facilities to the differently abled people

Absence of the academic audit.

Opportunities :

Developing competent human resources to meet the emerging challenges

Offering quality consultancy/ extension services using available expertise.

consolidating and strengthening of self-financing courses

ICT enabled / aided teaching learning process.

Value added courses and research programmes

Challenges :

Novel teaching learning methods

Newer horizons or research

Channelizing human resourcesDetail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities

and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.

50. Future plans of the department.

(a) To make the teaching more effective newer audio-visual technologies and on line teaching

methods are to be incorporated.

(b) The teaching learning processes to be more research oriented in the PG level.

(c) Research areas are to be expanded in the following areas:

• Coastal marine diversity, distribution and ecological status, Sustainable eco-tourism.

• Marine Bioresources and Marine Biotechnology .

• EIA, environmental monitoring and ecological impact of industries on the coastal

areas in this industrially developed coastal zone.

• Ecotoxicology, in respect to industrial impact on the biota. Toxicity bioassay & Toxicity Testing for Pharma based and other Industries

• Plant immunology, development of useful antibodies for botanical research, Plant molecular biology and medicinal values of certain plant species

• Microbial diversity of the haloalkanophilic bacteria and actimomycetes which thrive in the saline habitats.

• Xenobiotic degradation of the dyes used by the cotton dyeing and printing industries

• Medicinal plants and usefulness

• Insect diversity and Avian biology

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1 Name of the Department: Department of Business Management

2 Year of Establishment: 1996

3 Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the University? Yes

4 Names of Programmes offered:

Programs Name of the Programmes

PG MBA

M. Phil. Management

Ph. D. Management

Diploma PGDBA

Executive Course MBA Executive Programme

5 Interdisciplinary programmes and Departments involved: Yes, PGDHM

6 Courses in collaboration with other Universities, Industries, Foreign

institutions etc. None

7 Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: None

8 Examination system: Semester with Choice Based Credit System

9 Participation of the Department in the courses offered by other Departments:

Teaching through faculties from other departments

10 Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors/Associate

Professors/Assistant Professor/Others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (Including CAS &

MPS)

Professor 1 1 3

Associate Professor 2 - -

Assistant Professor 3 1 2

Others 3 3 3

11 Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Area of Specialization,

expertise and research under guidance:

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

years of

experience

No. of Ph.

D./

M. Phil.

students

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr.

Pratapsinh

Chauhan

M. Com.

Ph. D., FDP

From IIMA

Professor

and Head

Finance and

Accounting

25 20

Dr.

Sanjay

Bhayani

M. Com.

M. Phil.

Ph. D., FDP

Professor Finance and

Accounting

22 20

Dr. Hitesh

Shukla

M. Com.

Ph. D., FDP

from IIMA

Professor Finance and

Accounting

21 18

507

Mr. Mayur

Parmar

MBA Asst. Professor

Finance and Marketing

5

Mr.

Vishal

Javiya

MBA Asst.

Professor

Marketing 5

Ms. Dhara

Jethwa

M. Com

M. Phil.

MBA

Asst.

Professor

Finance and

Marketing

5

Mr. Vaju

Jadav

MBA Asst.

Professor

Finance and

H. R.

2

12 List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, Emeritus Professor:

Senior Visiting Fellow: 01

13 Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty: Programme-wise

information: NIL

14 Programme-wise student Teacher ratio:

Name of Programme Student Teacher Ratio

MBA 1:25

M. Phil. Management 1:5

PGDBA 1:12

Ph. D. 1:8

15 Number of Academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:

Support and Administrative

Staff

Sanctioned Filled

Clerk 1 1

Peon 1 1

Clerk (Contractual) 3 3

Peon (Contractual) 2 2

16 Research thrust area as recognized by major funding agencies:

Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Mergers & Acquisition,

Corporate Governance and Disclosure

17 Number of faculty with ongoing projects from

a) National : 2

b) International Funding Agencies

c) Total Grant Received: 11.54 Lac

Name of the Projects:

1. Empirical Evidence on Corporate Governance in India: The effect on firm

value and performance funded Rs. 5 Lac by the University Grant Commission, New

Delhi, for the period of 2012-14

2. A Study of Relationship between corporate social responsibility and

Financial Performance funded Rs. 6.54 Lac by University Grant Commission (UGC),

New Delhi, for the period of 2013-2015

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18 Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received: NIL

(a) National collaboration (b) International collaboration

19 Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE, DBT,

ICRAR, AICTE etc. total Grants received: NIL

20 Research facility/Centre with: Nil

21 Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NIL

22 Publications:

Number of paper published in peer reviewed journals National /

International : 25

Chapter in Books: 02

Books Edited: 01

Books published: 02

23 Details of patents and income generated: NIL

24 Areas of consultancy and income generated: ―wiptech‖, Management

consultancy and free

25 Faculty selected nationally/ internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad: NIL

26 Faculty serving in: Nil

a) National committee : 03

b) International committee: 03

c) Editorial boards: 04

27 Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/ orientation

programmes, workshops, training programmes and similar programmes): Nil

28 Student projects: Nil

29 Awards and recognition received at the national and international level by: Nil

30 Seminar/conferences/workshops organized and the source of funding

(National/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

All India Accounting conference and International Seminar on Accounting

Education and Research on January 5-6, 2013, organized by Indian Accounting

Association Saurashtra University Branch and Department of Business Management,

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

31 Code of ethics for research followed by departments:

32 Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the

Programme

Application

Received

Selected Pass Percentage

Male Female Male Female

MBA Through

Central

Admission

Process

57 30 98 100

M. Phil. Through

Entrance

Test

9 4 100 100

PGDBA - 10 3 100 100

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33. Diversity of students:

Name of

Programme

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the state

% of students

from

universities

outside the

state

% of students

from other

countries

MBA 100 - 0 0

M. Phil. 100 - 0 0

Ph. D. 94 6 0 0

PGDBA 100 - 0 0

34 How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services

examinations, NET, SET, Gate and other competitive examinations?

Give

details category-wise.

35 Student progression:

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG -

PG to M. Phil. 5

PG to Ph. D. 2

Ph. D. to Post-doctoral -

Employed

• Campus selection

• Other than campus recruitment

70

20

Entrepreneurs:

36 Diversity of Staff:

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 57

From other universities within state 43

From universities from other states -

From universities outside the country -

37 Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D. and D.Litt. during the

assessment period: NIL

38 Present details of Department infrastructural facilities with regard to:

a) Library: 5800 Books

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: 100%

c) Total number of class-rooms: 6

d) Class-rooms with ICT facility: 6

e) Students‘ Laboratories: Nil

f) Research Laboratories: Nil

39 List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates: 2

40Number of post-graduates students getting financial assistance from the University:

As Per University Rule

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41 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so highlight the methodology: No

42 Does the Department obtain feedback from:

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how

does the department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, to make curriculum competitive

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, for the faculties‘ betterment

c) Alumni and employers on the programme offered and how does the

Department utilize the feedback ? Yes, at the time of revision of curriculum

43 List the distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10):

1. Mr. Shailesh Pandit, Manager, Asian Paints, Kerela

2. Dr. Benny Joseph, Manager, Industry, Kochi

3. Mr. Sanket Rajani, B.M. Reliance Insurance, Ahmedabad

4. Dr. John Mathew, Consultant, Dubai

5. Dr. Alka Kshtriya, Member of Parliament

6. Mr. Mitesh Shah, Deputy Director, GTU

7. Ms. Hetali Gandhi, Consultant

8. Mr. Rakesh Dwivedi, Manager

9. Mr. Daksh Trivedi, Industrialist

44 Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures/

workshops/seminar) involving external experts:

Personality development

How to write effective resume

How to appear in interview

Research Methodology 45 List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

Case Method

Presentation

Role Play

Quiz

Seminar

Assignment

Lecture

Group Discussion

Industrial Visit

46 How does the Department ensure that programme objectives are constantly

met and learning outcomes are monitored?

At the end of the programme, head and faculties seat together to review the

outcome of the programme and made changes as per the requirement.

47 Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

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Faculties and students joined hands with various industries like: Indian

Railway, Department of Income Tax, Rajkot Municipal Corporation and Local

community.

48 Give details of ―beyond syllabus scholarly activities‖ of the Department

General group meetings and discussions on yoga, sprituality and

their application to society.

49 State whether the programme/Department is accredited / graded by other

agencies ? If yes, give details

Contemporary Issues in management

Summer Training

Comprehensive Project

Live Project 50 Briefly highlight the contributions of the Department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied

Through Ph. D. and M. Phil. Programmes, the department generales

naw knowledge in the field of classical and contemporary Indian

philosopher.

51 Detail five major Strenghts, Weaknesses, Oppotinities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the Department

Strength

High quality of Infrastructure

IIM trained experience faculty

Autonomy for development of curriculum and examination pattern

Use of innovative teaching methods in class

Financial assistance from various government agencies

Weakness

Shortage of faculty

Locational disadvantages Opportunities

Good Placement opportunity in SMEs and family based organization

Entrepreneurship skill development Challenges

Overall competition from professional private institute

Economic down trend

52 Future plans of the Department

Department is planning to launch specialized programme in the area of

International Business, Human Resource Management, Retails chain management etc.

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Evaluation Report of Department

1. Name of the Department : Law

2. Year of Establishment : 1979

3. Is the Department part of a Faculty

of the University : Law

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, : LL.M., Ph. D., PGDBL, PGDFS,

PG, M. Phil. , Ph. D., Integrated PGDEL, PGDLPO.

Masters; Integrated Ph. D., D.Sc. D.Litt., etc.)

5. Interdisciplinary Programmes and : PGDFS, Law & Bio-Science

Departments involved.

6. Courses in collaboration with other : PGDFS, Saurashtra University

Universities, industries, foreign & PDUMC

Institutions etc.

7. Details of programmes discontinued : PGDFT – Co-operation of other

If any, with reasons. Departments could not be

obtained

8. Examination System : Annual / : Continuing Evaluation + Semester

Semester/Trimester/Choice Based End

Credit System.

9. Participation of the department in : With Home Science Department

the courses offered by other Departments.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual (Professors /

Associate Professors / Asstt. Professors / others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)

Professor 1 1 2

Associate Professor 1 1 1

Asst. Professors 2 1 NIL

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11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance.

Name Qualificat

-ion

Designation Specialization No. of

Years

of

Exper

ience

No. of

Ph. D./

student s

guided

for the

last 4

years

Dr. N.K.

Indrayan

LL.M., Ph.

D.

Professor &

Head

Principles of

Legislation

38 4

Dr. B.G.

Maniar

LL.M., Ph.

D.

Professor Constitutional

Law

26 5

Dr. K.P.

Joshipura

LL.M.

Ph. D.

Associate

Prof.

Labour Law 25 1

Dr. K.G.

Vaishnav

LL.M.

Ph. D.

Asst. Professor

(Visiting

Teacher)

Criminal Law 19 0

Mr. Gaurang

Thaker

LL.M. Asst. Professor

(Visiting

Teacher)

Criminal Law 1 0

Mr. Amit Mehta LL.M. Visiting

Teacher

Business Law 0 0

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors.

Visiting Fellows: 1. Prof. (Dr.) G.P. Verma – 2009-2010

2. Principal R.R. Vadodaria – 2010-2011

3. Prof.(Dr.) D.D. Dhamelia – 2011-2012

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise information.

LL.M. – 60

PGDBL- 00

PGDFS- 00

PGDEL -00

14. Programme-wise Students Teacher Ratio.

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LL.M. - 6:57

PGDBL - 1:6

PGDEL - 1:1

PGDFS - 1:6

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff : sanctioned,

filled and actual.

Administrative Staff.

Sanctioned Filled Actual

4 4 4

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies.NONE

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the funding agencies, project

title and grants received project-wise.

2 - National

Rs. 63,500=00

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received.

National, BPR& D, New Delhi.

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS,DPE; DBT, ICRAR,

AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

20. Research facility / centre with

National recognition.

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies.

22. Publication

National International

Journals 12 1

Chapters in Book 4

Books with ISBN 8

Number of listed International Database

23. Details of patents and income generated.

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated.

Labour Law, Income - NIL

Family Law,

Revenue Law,

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories / institutions

/ industries in India and abroad.

On Panel of National Level Highest Examining Body – Confidential – Civil Service All

Indian Level Competition.

26. Faculty serving in

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a) National committees b)International committees c)Editorial Boards

d) any other (please specify)

1. Dr. N.K. Indrayan – Chief Editor, Journal Indian Legal System.

2. Dr. B.G. Maniar - Associate Editor, Journal of Indian Legal System.

3. Dr. K.P. Joshipura – Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Indian Legal System.

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs.)

2009 -Electoral Reforms, Seminar. 2011-

Secularism & Law, Workshop.

28. Student projects.

Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter- departmental projects - 70

Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities / industry / institute - 30

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by.

Faculty - 2 Dr. N.K. Indrayan – Issued The Cambridge Certificate for outstanding educational

achievement.

Dr. K.P. Joshipura – Appointed VC of this University.

30. Seminars / Conferences /Workshops organized and the source of funding (national /

international) with details of outstanding participants, if any – 2 UGC

1. Electoral Reforms.

2. Secularism & Law

Outstanding Participants:

1. Dr. B.M. Shukla, Ex-Emeritus Professor.

2. Mr. H.S. Pathak, Ex-Director, University School of Law, Gujarat University.

3. Prof.(Dr.) K.C. Sunny, Head, Department of Law, Trivandrum

University, Trivandrum.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments.

a) Topics decided strictly in consultation with Faculty so that there is no

repeatition.

b) Candidates are advised to make thorough and exhaustive survey of literature before deciding the topic.

c) Data is checked at every stage.

32. Student profile programme-wise :

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Name of the programme

(refer to question no.4)

Applications

received

Selected Pass percentage

Male Female Male Female

LL.M. 69/106 20/19 11/12 100 100

PGDBL 6/10 4/5 2/5 100 100

PGDEL 1/11 6 4 100 00

PGDLPO 2/5 2/2 0/3 100 00

PGDFS 4/11 4/6 0/4 100 100

33. Diversity of students

Name of the

Programme

(refer to

question no.4)

% of students

from the same

University

% of students

from other

universities

within the State

% of students

from

universities

outside the

State

% of

students

from other

countries

LL.M. 93/90 7/10 3/3 00

PGDBL 100 00 00 00

PGDEL 100 00 00 00

PGDLPO 100 00 00 00

PGDFS 100 00 00 00

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services

examinations, NET,SET,GATE and other competitive examinations ? Give details

category-wise.

8 have passed judiciary exam.

35. Student progression.

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG N.A.

PG to M. Phil. N.A.

PG to Ph. D. 30

Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral N.A.

Employed

Campus selection

Other than campus recruitment

NI

L

20

Entrepreneurs 40

36.Diversity of staff

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Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same University 80

From other universities within the state 00

From universities from other states 20

From universities outside the country 00

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M. Phil. , Ph. D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.

during the assessment period.

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library : 1,000 Books departmental library

4,000 Books in Central Library.

b) Internet facilities for : 3 Data Cards are available.

Staff and students.

c) Total number of class : 10

rooms

d) Class rooms with ICT : 8

facility

e) Stude ts laďoratories : 1

f) Research laboratories : 1

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates.

a) From the host institution / University.

1) Mr. Samir Runja

2) Ms. Bharati Rathore

3) Ms. Ridhdhi Sommanek

4) Ms. Pannaba Basiya

5) Ms. Akta Mehtga

6) Mr. Ashutosh Thaker,

7) Mr. Ashwin Sakhiya,

8) Mr. Bhumik Dave,

9) Ms. Kiran Moongra,

10) Mr. Om Prakash Pandey,

11) Mr. Kireet Pathak,

12) Ms. Dhara Thaker,

13) Ms. Avani Kanan.

14) Ms. Jagruti A. Parmar

b) From other institutions / universities.

1. Mr. Suresh Engineer, Gujarat University.

2. Ms. Parna Mukherji, Colcutta University.

3. Mr. P.M. Patel,SP University.

4. Mr. Maruti Kotwal,Gujarat University.

5. Ms. Asha Vanani,Gujarat University.

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6. Mr. Suketu Shah,Gujarat University.

7. Mr. Suryakant Solanki,Kutch University.

8. Mr. Harsha Dave, Gujarat University.

9. Mr. Dharmang C. Baxi, Gujarat University.

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the University.NIL

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new

programme(s) ? If so, highlight the methodology. NO

42. Does the department obtain feedback from,

a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation ? If yes, how does

the department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, Discuss in the meeting of Staff-Council Members.

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the

department utilize the feedback ?

Yes, Discuss in the meeting of Staff-Council.YES

c) Alumni and employees on the programmes offered and how does the department

utilize the feedback ?

Discuss in the meeting of Alumni Association.

43. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10).

Alumni List.(2012)

1. Justice J.N. Bhatt – Chief Justice, Bihar

2. Justice Sonia Gokani – Judge, High Court

3. Shri Shakti Singh Gohel – Opposition Leader in Assembly

4. Dr. K.P. Joshipura – Vice-Chancellor

5. Prof.(Dr.) B.L. Sharma – Vice-Chancellor

6. Dr. K.T. Trivedi – Pro-Vice-Chancellor

7. Prof.(Dr.) Yogesh Mehta – Acting Vice-Chancellor

8. Prin.(Dr.) J.A. Pandya – I/c. Vice-Chancellor

9. Mr. A.P. Thaker – Member Secretary, Gujarat State Legal Service Authority

10. Dr. D.D. Dhamelia - Dean

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar ) involving external experts.

Special Lecture – Branch Manager, CBI.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and

learning outcomes are monitored ?

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Legal Literacy Camp - Munjka Village.

48. Give details of ďeyo d syllaďus sĐholarly aĐtivities of the departŵe t.

49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies ? If

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yes, give details.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

51. Details five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)

of the department.

52. Future plans of the department.

LL.M. (International Business Law)