UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034
SELF STUDY REPORT
SUBMITTED FOR REACCREDITATION
TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE - 560 072
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NAAC Re-Accreditation Committee
University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. B. S. Mohanachandran (Principal)
Patron (Ex-officio)
Dr. R. Anilkumar (Dept. of Geography)
General Convenor
Dr. K. P. Jaikiran (Dept. of Geology)
Co-ordinator, IQAC
Members
Dr.S. Unnikrishnan Nair -
(Vice-Principal)
Sri. G. Rajeev
-
(Dept. of Chemistry)
Sri. K. Gopalakrishnan
- (Dept. of English)
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla
-
Dr. Francis Sunny
-
(Dept. of English)
(Dept. of Zoology)
Dr. Philip Samuel
- (Dept. of Statistics)
Sri. M.B. Salim
-
Sri. P. Surendran
- (Dept. of Physical Education)
(Dept. of Geography)
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Contents
Page No.
PREFACE
Part I - INSTITUTIONAL DATA

Profile of the Institution

Criterion wise input

Profiles of the departments
Part II - EVALUATIVE REPORT

Stand out facts

Executive summary

Criterion wise evaluative report

Evaluative report of Departments
Declaration by the Principal
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01 - 44
45 – 400
PREFACE
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) occupies a position of eminence
among the colleges in the state of Kerala and that of a hallowed alma mater among the
millions of students, including luminaries like the late Dr K R Narayanan, the former
President of India and Dr. G Madhavan Nair, former Director, Indian Space Research
Organisation. The college, situated in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of
Kerala is unique in more than one respect: more than sixty per cent of its teachers are
research degree holders; the college has fourteen research departments offering M.Phil.
and PhD; and its student strength of 3200* includes enrolment from all social classes.
Thus, University College can be deemed both a „university‟ and a „college.‟
Currently accredited with a B+ grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council, the college has also been accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟
status by the University Grants Commission.
University College is the only
government college in Kerala to have been recognized thus.
Since the last visit of NAAC to this college, it has tried its best, financial and other
constraints notwithstanding, to tune itself into the changing paradigms of education.
This report reflects the nature of our earnest efforts to strive towards academic
perfection through socialist as well as secular means.
It presents the continual
reflection of this heritage institution to learn from the past, act in the present and
prepare for the future.
Thiruvananthapuram
9 December 2009

Dr B S Mohanachandran
PRINCIPAL
The details given herein pertain to the year 2008 – 2009.
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Part I
Institutional Data
A) Profile of the College
1. Name and address of the college:
Name: H .H The Maharajas University College
Address: University College , Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
City: Thiruvananthapuram
District: Thiruvananthapuram
State: Kerala
Pin code: 695034
Website: www.universitycollege.in
2. For communication:
Office
Name
Principal:
Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran
Vice Principal:
Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair
Steering Committee
Coordinator:
Dr. R. Anil Kumar
Area/
STD code
0471
2457830
0471
2457830
0471
2457830
Tel. No.
Fax No.
04712572177
04712572177
04712572177
E-mail
mohanachandranbs_
tvm@yahoo.co.in
sukn@rediffmail.com
anilprayag@
gmail.com
Residence
Name
Principal
Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran
Vice Principal
Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair
Steering Committee Coordinator
Dr.R Anil Kumar
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Area/
Tel. No.
STD code
0471
2540393
9447380032
0471
2464246
9446089046
0471
2329989
9847252472
Mobile No.
3.
Type of Institution:
a. By management
i. Affiliated College
ii. Constituent College

b. By funding
i. Government
ii. Grant-in
iii. Self-financed
iv. Any other
(Specify the type)

c. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education

4. Is it a recognized minority institution?
Yes
No

If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other)
(Provide the necessary supporting documents)
5. a) Date of establishment of the college:
Date
Month
Year
1866
b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college)
University of Kerala
or which governs the college (If it is an constituent college)
6. Date of UGC recognition:
Under Section
Date, Month & Year
Remarks
(dd-mm-yyyy)
(If any)
i. 2 (f)
1956
ii. 12 (B)
1956
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
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7. Does the University Act provide for autonomy of Affiliated/ Constituent Colleges?
No

If yes, has the college applied for autonomy?
Yes
Yes
No

8. Campus area in acres/sq.mts:
10Acres 60.270cents
9. Location of the college: (based on Govt. of India census)

Urban
Semi-urban
Rural
Tribal
Hilly area
Any other (specify)
10. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year‟s data)
Sl.
No
i)
ii)
Programme
Level
Under
Graduate
iii)
Post
Graduate
M.Phil
iv)
Ph. D.
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
Name of the
Programm e
/ Course
B.A. / B.Sc.
/
M.A. /
M.Sc. /.
Certificate
course
UG Diploma
PG Diploma
Any Other
(specify)
Add on
Course
Duration
Entry
Medium
Sanctioned
Qualification
of
Student
instruction Strength
Number
of
students
admitted
Plus 2 or
Equivalent
English
770
905
Degree
English
336
328
1 year
PG
English
55
55
3 years
PG or
M.Phil
Plus 2 or
Equivalent
Plus 2 or
Equivalent
English
3 years
4
Semesters
1year
1year
1.Tourism
and Travel
Management
2.
English
10
10
English
25
22
English
7
39
Functional
Arabic
3. spoken
English
Arabic
English
(Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement)
11. List the departments:
Science
Departments: (For eg. Chemistry, Botany, Physics …)
Chemistry,Physics,Maths,Botany,Zoology,Statistics, Geology,Geography
Arts
(Language and Social sciences included)
Departments:
Economics,History,IslamicHistory,Philosophy,Politics,Malayalam,English,Hindi,
Sanskrit,Tamil, Arabic, French , Psychology
Commerce
Departments:
Nil
Any Other (Specify)
Departments:
Physical Education
12. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled )
(a) including the salary component = Rs. 31,189.20
(b) excluding the salary component = Rs. 739.80
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B) Criterion-wise Inputs
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
1.
Does the College have a stated
Vision?
Mission?
yes
yes


No
No
yes

No
Objectives?
2.
Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes 
If yes, how many?
NA
Fee charged for each programme (include
Certificate, Diploma, Add-on courses etc.)
3.

Programme
Sl.No. ( B.sc.,
B.Com. etc.)
Fee
charged
in Rs.
1.
N.A
N.A
2.
N.A
N.A
3.
N.A
N.A
4.
N.A
N.A
Number of Programmes offered under
a. annual system
4.
No
20
b. semester system
22
c. trimester system
Nil
Programmes with
* a. choice based credit system
Yes
9
No 
Number
b. Inter/multidisciplinary approach
Yes
No 
Number
c. Any other, specify
Yes
No 
Number
5.
Are there Programmes where assessment
of teachers by students is practiced?
Yes
No

Number
6.
Are there Programmes taught only by
visiting faculty?
Yes
No

Number
7.
New programmes introduced
during the last five years
UG
Yes
No

Number
PG
Yes
No

Number
Others (specify)
Yes

No
8.
How long does it take for the institution
to introduce a new programme within the
existing system?
9.
Does the institution develop and deploy
action plans for effective implementation
of the curriculum?
Yes
10.
Was there major syllabus revision during
the last five years? If yes, indicate the
number.
Yes
11.
Is there a provision for Project work etc.
in the programme? If yes, indicate the
number.
Yes

No
12.
Is there any mechanism to obtain
feedback on curricular aspects from
a. Academic Peers?
Yes

No
b. Alumni?
Yes

No
c. Students?
Yes

No
d. Employers?
Yes
10
Number
N. A

No
No
No

Number
Number

3
e. Any other?

Yes
No

University of Kerala has decided to restructure the Degree programmes in the colleges
to a choice based credit system w.l.f june.2010
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
1.
How are students selected for admission to various
courses?
a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution
b)
Common entrance test conducted by the
University/Government
c)
Through interview
d)
Entrance test and interview
e)
Merit at the previous qualifying examination
f)
Any other (specify)

(If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages)
2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered
for admission during the previous academic year
Programmes
Open category
SC/ST category
Any other (specify)
Highest
Lowest
Highest
Lowest
Highest
Lowest
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
BSc Maths
MSc
84%&
99%
40% &
50%
60% &
65%
35% &
45%
58% &
70%
38% &
52%
BSc
Chemistry
MSc
BSc
Geography
MSc
BSc Physics
MSc
86.83% &
94.5%
58.7% &
81.4%
80% &
86.8%
56.5% &
47.5%
86.83% &
85.8%
81.3% &
70.2%
86.4% &
87.9%
79.5% &
73.8%
73% &
67.4%
58% &
57.9%
62% &
67.6%
56% &
62%
92% &
97%
75% &
86%
75% &
76%
45% &
65%
74% &
86%
62% &
80%
95%
87.5%
82%
60%
82.7%
80%
86% &
62%
56% &
42%
58% &
54%
39% &
36%
57%
50%
52%
40%
86% &
63%
35% &
43%
70% &
55%
35% &
40%
48%
44%
61%
45%
(UG and PG)
MSc Statistics
BA
Philosophy
MA
BA Politics
MA
11
BA Islamic
history
MA
MA
Psychology
BA
Economics
MA
BA History
MA
71% &
57%
53% &
48%
55% &
41%
35% &
35%
65%
53%
45%
54%
47%
57%
46%
84% &
75.6%
62% &
42%
76.1% &
70.7%
35%
&37.37%
57%
71%
42% &
45.7%
65% &
61%
42% &
43%
55% &
55%
35% &
40%
50% &
55%
35% &
43%
BA
Malayalam
MA
BA Tamil
MA
80% &
82.5%
48% &
46.8%
70%&
73.8
55% &
35%
67%
45%
66%
42%
70% &
75%
40% &
50%
60% &
65%
38% &
45%
67%
49%
71%
45%
BA Sanskrit
MA
37% &
77%
55% &
55%
45%
40%
50%
57%
64%
52%
74%
50%
BA Hindi
MA
81% &
72%
52% &
62%
62% &
60%
46% &
51%
68% &
66%
50% &
53%
BA Arabic
MA
69% &
87.3%
58% &
52.9%
54.3%
53% &
72%
59%
BA English
MA
86.36% &
77.96%
53.12% &
68.86%
47.47% &
55.55%
80%
62%
72%
51%
3.
Number of working days during the last academic year
41.83% &
43.41%
4.
Number of teaching days during the last academic year
5.
Number of positions sanctioned and filled
200
200
Sanctioned/ Filled
Teaching
215
215
Non-teaching
61
61
Technical
6.
a.
Number of regular and permanent teachers (gender-wise)
Sel.Grade lecturer
M 67
F
Readers
M 11
F 5
Sr. Grade
lecturers
M 13
F 5
M 34
F 31
Lecturers
12
37
b.
c.
Number of temporary teachers
(gender-wise)
Number of teachers
Lecturers –
Full- time
M 4
Lecturers – Parttime
M Nil
Lecturers
(Management
appointees) Full time
M
F
Lecturers
(Management
appointees) Part time
M
F
Any other
M
F
Total
M
F 7
F 8
From the same
State
F Nil
212
3
From other States
* M – Male
7.
F – Female
Number %
203 94.41%
a.
Number of qualified/ permanent teachers and their
percentage to the total number of faculty
b.
Teacher: student ratio
c.
Number of teachers with Ph.D. as the highest
qualification and their percentage to the total faculty
strength
92
42.79
d.
Number of teachers with M. Phil as the highest
qualification and their percentage to the total faculty
strength
51
23.72
e.
Percentage of the teachers who have completed UGC,
NET and SLET exams
f.
Percentage of the faculty who have served as resource
persons in Workshop/ Seminars/ Conferences during the
last five years
g
Number of faculty development programmes availed by
teachers (last five years)
UGC/ FIP programme
1:15
Refresher:
13
56
68
1 2 3 4 5
9
15
h
Orientation:
13
Any other (specify)
1
Number of faculty development programmes organized by the college during
the last five years
Seminars/ workshops/symposia on curricular
development, teaching- learning, assessment, etc.
1 2 3 4 5
7 6 4 5 12
Research management
Invited/endowment lectures
2 2
Any other (specify)
2 2 3 2 5
8.
Number and percentage of the courses
predominantly the lecture method is practiced
9.
Does the college have the tutor-ward system?
where
Number %
22
100%
yes
If yes, how many students are under the care of a teacher?

10.
Are remedial programmes offered?
Yes
11.
Are bridge courses offered?
Yes
No
Yes 
No
12.
13.
14.
Are there Courses with ICT-enabled
teaching-learning processes?
6 9
15 each
No
Is there a mechanism for:
a.
Self appraisal of faculty ?
 No 
Number

Number
Number
4
Yes
b.
Student assessment of faculty performance?
c.
Expert /Peer assessment of faculty performance?
Do the faculty members perform additional administrative
work? If yes, the average number of hours spent by the faculty
per week
14

Yes
No

Yes 
No
Yes
 No
57 Hours
No 

Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
1. How many teaching faculty are actively involved in research? (Guiding student
research, managing research projects etc.,)
Number % of
total
55
25%
2. Research collaborations
a) National
Yes
If yes, how many?

No 
12
b) International
If yes, how many?
Yes

No 

No 
2
3. Is the faculty involved in consultancy
work?
Yes
Consultancy is mainly
offered on a voluntary
basis
If yes, consultancy earnings/
year (average of last two years may be
given)
4.
a. Do the teachers have ongoing/ completed research
projects?
If yes, how many?
going
On
yes

No
24
9
Completed
b.
Major
projects
Provide the following details about the ongoing research
projects
Yes
Minor
projects
Yes
College
Projects
Yes
Industry
sponsored
Yes




Amt.
531
800
0
No
Number
14
Agency
UGC &
KGSTE
No
Number
19
Agency
UGC
&KGSTE
Amt.
992
000
No
Number
1
Amount
No
Number
BARC
Amt.
Not
relea
15
Industry
sed
Any other
(specify)
No.
of
student
research
projects
5.
No
Yes


No
Number
3
Amount sanctioned by
the College
4,0000
No
Number
12
No
Number
96
No
Number
15
Number
42
Number
2
No
Number
7
No
Number
2
Research publications:
International journals
National journals – refereed papers
College journal
Books
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD




No
Yes
Abstracts
Yes

Any other (specify)
Yes
Awards, recognition, patents etc. if any
Patents 6
Awards 4
6.
Has the faculty
a) Participated in Conferences?
Yes
b) Presented research papers in
Yes
Conferences?


No 
Number
No
7.
Number of extension activities organized in collaboration with
other agencies/NGOs (such as Rotary/Lions Club) (average of
last two years)
8.
Number of regular extension
programmes organized by NSS and
NCC (average of last two years)
9.
NSS
4
Number of NCC Cadets/units
NCC
3
M 133 F 77 Units 2
16
161
Number
100
2
10.
Number of NSS Volunteers/units
M
F
Units 4
Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
1.
(a) Campus area in acres
10.62
(b) Built up area in Sq. Meters
9500sq.m
(*1 sq.ft. = 0.093 sq.mt)
2.
Working hours of the Library
(a) On working days
8.30 am to
5.30 pm
(b) On holidays
8.30 am to
5.30 am
(c) On Examination days
3.
Average number of faculty visiting the library/day
(average for the last two years)
40
4.
Average number of students visiting the library/day
200
(average for the last two years)
5.
Number of journals subscribed to the institution
53
6.
Does the library have the open access system?
Yes
7.
Total collection
No 
(Number)
a.
Books
148302
b.
Textbooks
32115
c.
Reference books
19323
d.
Magazines
e.
Current journals
32
Indian journals
62
Foreign journals
10
319
17
f.
Peer- reviewed journals
2
g.
Back volumes of journals
h.
E-resources
1385
10
CDs/ DVDs
88
Databases
1
Online journals
1
(We use open access journals)
16
Audio- Visual resources
8
Number of books/journals / periodicals added during the last two years and their total
cost
The year before last
Number
Last Year
Total Cost
Total Cost
Number
(Rs.)
(Rs.)
Text books
864
555616
1112
561915
Reference Books
303
520000
287
233000
Other books
251
130000
116
79270
Journals/Periodicals
48
17230
12
12750
Encyclopedia
2
8500
2
9400
Any other(specify)
9.
Mention the
3000Sq.ft
Total carpet area of the Central Library (in sq. ft)
22
Number of departmental libraries
1000sq.ft
Average carpet area of the departmental libraries
50
Seating capacity of the Central Library ( Reading
room)
10.
Status of Automation of the Library
not initiated
fully automated
partially automated
11.

Percentage of library budget in relation to the total budget
18
20%
12.
Services/facilities available in the library (If yes, tick in the
box)
Circulation

Clipping

Bibliographic compilation
Reference

Reprography

Computer and Printing

Internet

Inter-library loan
Power back up

Information display and notification

User orientation /information literacy

Any other (specify)
13.
Average number of books issued/returned per day
717
14.
Ratio of library books to the number of students enrolled
15.
Computer Facilities
1:56
Number of computers in the college
109
Number of Departments with computer facilities
Central computer facility ( Number of terminals )
27
Budget allocated for purchase of computers during the last
academic year
1476923
Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of computer
facilities during the last academic year
558500
Dialup Broadband
Others (Specify)

Internet Facility, Connectivity
109
Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility
19
16.
Is there a Workshop/Instrumentation
Yes
No

Available
from the
year
Yes
No
Available
from the
year
Centre?
*17.
Is there a Health Centre?

18.
Is there Residential accommodation for
Faculty ?
Non-teaching staff ?
19.
Are there student Hostels?
Yes
No

Yes
No

Yes
No

If yes, number of students residing in hostels
20.
-
Male
Yes
No
Number
Female
Yes
No
Number
Is there a provision for
a) Sports fields
Yes 
No
b) Gymnasium
Yes
No
c) Womens‟ rest rooms
Yes 
No
d) Transport
Yes
No
e) Canteen/Cafetaria
Yes 
No
20



f) Students centre
Yes
No
g) Vehicle parking facility
Yes 
No
College utilizes the nearby health centre facility
Criterion V: Student Support and Progression
1.
a
Student strength
(Provide information in the following format, for the past two years)
Student
Enrolment
UG
M
Number of
students from
the same State
where the
college is
located
M.Phil
F
T
M
F
T
M
F
T
M
F
T
Diploma /
Certificate
M F T
1510
881
2391
195
510
705
13
47
60
50
82
132
13
SelfFunded
M F T
26
39
13
16
29
0708
30
733
1955
206
380
586
20
7
13
20
15
5
10
15
1
2
3
21
27
48
54
75
129
11
25
36
13
1
1
17
0809
14
6
1
0708
7
8
Number of
NRI students
Number of
foreign students
Ph.D
0809
1222
Number of
students from
other States
PG
0809
21
1
M – Men, F- Female, T-Total
b.
Dropout rate in UG and PG (average for the last two batches)
Number
%
184
8.2%
50
7.9%
UG
PG
2.
Financial support for students: (last Year)
Number
Amount
17
19500
Scholarship (Government)
45
162500
Scholarship (Institution)
4
31500
Endowments:
Freeships:
Number of loan facilities:
Any other financial support
15
(Specify)
3.
4.
Does the college obtain feedback from students on their
campus experience?
Yes 
No 
Major cultural events (data for last year )
Events
Yes
Organized
No
Number
Yes
Participated
No
Number
200
Inter-collegiate


Inter-university


177

5
National

Any other
(specify)
22
5.
Examination Results (data of past five years)
2007-08
2008-09
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
M. Phil
2006-07
PG
2005-06
UG
2004-05
Results
Pass
Percenta
ge
78
81
76
77
80
88
91
89
90
92
100
100
100
100
100
Number
of first
classes
184
198
181
199
159
189
205
199
215
228
58
60
59
60
58
Ranks (if
any)
4
1
3
10
6
18
20
27
22
6.
7.
Number of overseas programmes on campus and
income earned:
Number
Amount
Agency
nil
Number of students who have passed the following examinations during the last five
years
NET
40 12
14
11
13
SLET
26 2
1
3
1
40 14
15
15
10
CAT
TOEFL
GRE
GMAT
Civil services
(IAS / IPS/IFS)
Defence Entrance
Other services
Any other (specify)
8.
Is there a Student Counselling Centre?
23
Yes 
17
No
9.
Is there a Grievance Redressal Cell?
Yes 
10.
Does the college have an Alumni
Association?
Yes 
11.
Does the college have a Parent-teachers
Association?
Yes 
No
No
Formed
in the
year
No
Formed
in the
year
Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
1.
Has the institution appointed a permanent Principal?
Yes 
No
If Yes,
denote the qualifications
M.Com,Ph.D
If No,
for how long has the position been vacant?
N.A
2.
Number of professional development programmes held for the
Non-teaching staff (last two years)
IMG Trivandrum offers this training regularly for the staff
3.
Financial resources of the college (approximate amount) – Last two year‟s data
2007-2008
2008-2009
Grant-in-aid (Plan fund)
17,60,850/-
26,56,500/-
Fee from aided courses
23,69,420/-
23,75,510/-
Donation
7,63,030/-
8,16,800/-
Fee from Self-funded courses
-
Any other (specify)
24
-
UGC- 40,00,000/-
UGC- 30,00,000/-
CPE – 30,00,000/-
BSR – 50,00,000/-
4.
Statement of Expenditure ( for last two years)
Item
spent on the salaries of faculty
spent on the salaries of non-teaching employees including
contractual workers
spent on books and journals
spent on Building development
spent on hostels, and other student amenities
spent on maintenance - electricity, water, telephones,
infrastructure
spent on academic activities of departments - laboratories, green
house, animal house, field trips etc.
spent on research, seminars, etc.
spent on miscellaneous expenditure
Before last
last year
(Rs)
(Rs)
83173771 87563033
5868793
6830089
300000
21,0000
87500
1541454
1021116
200000
8500
1063785
200000
50,000
225000
Note: The institution may provide the details regarding the above table as per the heads of
accounts being maintained. However, care may be taken to cover the above items.
5.
Dates of meetings of Academic and
Administrative Bodies during the last two
years:
Last year
Year before last
26 meetings
25 meetings
Governing Body
Internal Admn. Bodies (mention only three most
important bodies) College Council IQAC, PTA
Any other (specify)
6.
Are there Welfare Schemes for the academic community?
Loans:
Yes 
No
Medical allowance
Yes 
No
Yes
No
Any other (specify)
25
7. Are there ICT supported / Computerised
units/processes/activities for the following?
a) Administrative section/ Office
b) Finance Unit
c) Student Admissions
d) Placements
e) Aptitude Testing
f) Examinations
g) Student Records
Yes

No
Yes

No
Yes

No
Yes

No
Yes

No
Yes

No
Yes

No
5. What is the percentage incremental academic growth of the following category of students
for the last two batches?
Category
At Admission
Batch I
Batch II
15
15
5
5
17
17
48
49
3
3
On completion of the course
Batch I
Batch II
14
14
3.5
3.5
15
16
47
47.5
3
3
SC
ST
OBC
Women
Physically
challenged
General
50
50
48
48
category
Any other
10
10
9
9
(specify) BPL
Note; As the reservation for admission is based on the Govt. rules there is no yearly change
26
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
ARABIC
1942
9
1
Nil
6
Number of Teachers and Students
9
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
BA-1:6,MA1:2,MPhil-1:1
BA-1:14,MA1:3,MPhil-1:2
2
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
7
152
BA-2006, MA-2001,
MPhil-2007
4
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the BA-70%,MAUniversity average?
100%,MPhil-100%
13 University Distinction/ Ranks
BA III Rank, MA-I ,
II & III Ranks
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
7 articles
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
9
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
9
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
Nil
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
Nil
21 Number of inventions and patents
N.A
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
4
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
3603
24
1
Number of Journals/Periodicals
1
25 Number of Computers
3
26 Annual Budget
Nil
27
Profile of the Departments
Responses
BOTANY
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
1924
11
NIL
4
6
Number of Teachers and Students
11
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
UG-1794:40
PG-156:12
MPhil-20:5
UG-1:40
PG-1:12
Mphil-1:5
1
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-7904%
University average?
PG-100%
Mphil-100%
University Distinction/ Ranks
I rank -1
II rank-1
Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
49 papers in journal
38 seminar papers
Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Fellow-ISESC
13
14
15
16
2
7
17
18
Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
3
19
Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
6
20
Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
21
Number of inventions and patents
Major-1
Minor-1
2
22
Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
4
23
Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
3874
Number of Journals/Periodicals
4
25
Number of Computers
6
26
Annual Budget
28
164
2007
Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
24
11
NIL
23lakhs
88000
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
CHEMISTRY
1884
15
13
Nil
Nil
6
Number of Teachers and Students
15
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
Bsc-1:16
Msc-1:16
M.Phil-1:6
1:12
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the Bsc-75%
University average?
Msc-69%
M.Phil-100%
University Distinction/ Ranks
Msc-Ist rank in 2008
13
180
2
Bsc-2006
Msc-2007
5
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
32
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
10
13
Nil
Nil
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
Nil
Nil
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
1
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
2
21 Number of inventions and patents
Nil
6880
0
1650
00
Nil
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
5
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
5000
24
2
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
6
26 Annual Budget
29
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
ECONOMICS
1948
13
13
-
6
Number of Teachers and Students
13
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
25-100
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:21
9
10
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
5
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the PG-99%
University average?
UG-75%
University Distinction/ Ranks
1
13
2005
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
30
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
2
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
4
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
4
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
1
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
3
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
5611
24
4
Number of Journals/Periodicals
4
25 Number of Computers
1
26 Annual Budget
-
30
274
8780
00
2000
0
Profile of the Departments
Responses
ENGLISH
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
1914
22
1
Nil
6
Number of Teachers and Students
22
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
BA-1:30,MA1:10,MPhil-1:9
BA-1:30,MA1:2,MPhil-2:1
1
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the BA-80%,MAUniversity average?
100%,MPhil-90%
University Distinction/ Ranks
MA-I & V th rank
13
22
175
BA-1995,MA2001,MPhil-2008
1/8
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
24 articles /10 bts
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
10
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
12
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
1
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
2
21 Number of inventions and patents
N.A
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
6
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
8435
24
Nil
Number of Journals/Periodicals
Nil
25 Number of Computers
4
26 Annual Budget
Nil
31
-
2.6lak
hs
95,00
0
Profile of the Departments
Responses
FRENCH
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
2
-
1
6
Number of Teachers and Students
1
30
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
-
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
-
9
-
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
-
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
-
13
2
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
-
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
-
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
1
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
-
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
-
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
-
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
1500
24
-
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
-
1
26 Annual Budget
32
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
GEOGRAPHY
1976
10
9
Nil
1
6
Number of Teachers and Students
9
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
UG-1:13,PG-1:14
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:13
9
Nil
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
2
12
14
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG 2008-96%
University average?
PG 2008-90%
University Distinction/ Ranks
UG 2008-III,PGI,II,III rank
Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
1
15
Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16
Nil
18
Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five
years)
Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
19
Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
Nil
20
Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
Nil
21
Number of inventions and patents
Nil
22
Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
10
23
Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
1441
24
Number of Journals/Periodicals
-
25
Number of Computers
12
26
Annual Budget
-
13
17
33
129
UG-2007,PG-2007
Nil
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
GEOLOGY
1953
8
8
Nil
1
6
Number of Teachers and Students
8
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
Bsc-1:30
Msc-1:5
1:7.6
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 97%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
Bsc I,II,III rank 2008
13
61
Bsc 2005
Msc 2007
2
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
4
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Ph D-1
Diploma rank-1
Positions in project2
16
1
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
Nil
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
3
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
1
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
1
21 Number of inventions and patents
Nil
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
Nil
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
1100
24
3
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
4
26 Annual Budget
34
-
Profile of the Departments
Responses
HINDI
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
1951
12
Nil
1
6
Number of Teachers and Students
203
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
203:560
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
16:66
9
2
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
Nil
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
I st rank in 2007
13
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
11
2005
20 articls
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
8
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
1
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
1
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
4
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
16000
24
5
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
2
2
26 Annual Budget
35
2500
0
4000
0
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
HISTORY
1900
12
12
1
NIL
6
Number of Teachers and Students
12
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:40
9
NIL
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
3
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 70%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
2
13
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
256
2005
Books-15
Articles-2
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
10
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
NIL
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
2
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
NIL
21 Number of inventions and patents
NIL
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
12
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
5500
24
2
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
NIL
1
26 Annual Budget
36
10lak
hs
Profile of the Departments
1
Name of the Department
2
3
4
5
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
ISLAMIC
HISTORY
1946
7
7
0
0
6
Number of Teachers and Students
7
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
1:10
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:25
9
NIL
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
3
12
13
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 90%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
MA-I rank in 1997
14
Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
10
15
Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
NIL
16
6
18
Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five
years)
Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
19
Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
NIL
20
Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
NIL
21
Number of inventions and patents
NIL
22
Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
NIL
23
Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
2000
24
Number of Journals/Periodicals
5
25
Number of Computers
4
26
Annual Budget
17
37
176
2005/2006
1
NIL
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
MALAYALAM
1910
12
0
2
6
Number of Teachers and Students
12
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
UG-1:11
PG-1:4
M.Phil-1:9
1:18
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
220
10
UG-1998
PG-2001
M.Phil-1:9
6
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the
University average?
13 University Distinction/ Ranks
PG-I,III rank in 2009
PG-I, II rank in 2008
PG-I rank in 2007
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
3
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
4
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
12
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
12
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
2
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
NIL
NIL
21 Number of inventions and patents
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
15
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
22646
24
10
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
2
26 Annual Budget
38
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
MATHEMATICS
1866
10
10
NIL
NIL
6
Number of Teachers and Students
10
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
1:12
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:20
9
NIL
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
2
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 97%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
NIL
13
2005
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
4
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
NIL
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
2
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
NIL
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
NIL
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
NIL
21 Number of inventions and patents
NIL
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
NIL
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
6000
24
2
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
NIL
21+1 laptop
26 Annual Budget
39
205
4
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
PHILOSOPHY
18
10
10
1
NIL
6
Number of Teachers and Students
10
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:22
9
2
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
2
224
2008
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the
University average?
13 University Distinction/ Ranks
UG-II rank in 2005
PG-III rank in 2007
&2006,I ,II rank in
2008
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
3
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
21 Number of inventions and patents
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
5
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
47
24
5
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
3
26 Annual Budget
40
Profile of the Departments
Responses
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
1
Name of the Department
2
3
4
5
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
2
2
Nil
1 marker vacant
6
Number of Teachers and Students
2
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
1:5
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
Nil
9
N.A
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
N.A
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
-
13
N.A
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
-
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
-
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
1
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
-
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
-
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
-
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
9
24
1
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
-
1
26 Annual Budget
41
All
stude
nt
Profile of the Departments
Responses
PHYSICS
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
1907
14
1
14
6
Number of Teachers and Students
14
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
UG-1:45,PG1:13,MPhil-1:13
1:13
9
13
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
2
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the Same as that of
University average?
University average
in the last year (UG)
University Distinction/ Ranks
Nil
13
14
187
2006
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
3
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
2
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
Nil
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
2
2
6
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
9 lakhs
&50000
Nil
21 Number of inventions and patents
4
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
3
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
5732
24
3
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
7
26 Annual Budget
42
Profile of the Departments
1
Name of the Department
2
3
4
5
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
POLITICAL
SCIENCE
1953
9
9
-
6
Number of Teachers and Students
9
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
25-120
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:26
9
5
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
6
235
2006
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-70%,PG-99%
University average?
13 University Distinction/ Ranks
UG 2008-I rank,PG
2007-I & II rank
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
75
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
UGC award 2006
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
9
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
4
2
-
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
1950
00
-
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
10
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
6000
24
25 Number of Computers
Journal-4
Periodicles-1
2
26 Annual Budget
Nil
Number of Journals/Periodicals
43
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
PSYCHOLOGY
1995
5
5
Nil
Nil
6
Number of Teachers and Students
5
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
10:60
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
5:10
9
3
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
-
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the :98%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
III rank in 2008
13
2001
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
2
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
2
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
-
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
-
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
7
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
600
24
-
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
-
3
26 Annual Budget
44
13
2
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
SANSKRIT
1884
10
9
1
NIL
6
Number of Teachers and Students
9
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
65:55
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:9
9
NIL
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
2
55
2003
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 70%
University average?
13 University Distinction/ Ranks
UG-2
PG-2
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
3 books
9 Articles
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
Nil
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
9
9
1
NIL
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
NIL
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
NIL
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
NIL
21 Number of inventions and patents
NIL
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
NIL
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
10050
24
4
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
1
26 Annual Budget
45
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
STATISTICS
1990
7
7
-
6
Number of Teachers and Students
7
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
15:90
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
7:300/1:43
9
-
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
-
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 100%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
First 3 ranks
13
2005-2006
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
10
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
1
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
5
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
-
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
1
1
21 Number of inventions and patents
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
-
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
932
24
7
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
2
26 Annual Budget
46
30
5500
0
-
Profile of the Departments
Responses
TAMIL
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
1944
9
-
6
Number of Teachers and Students
9
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
50:250
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
1:6
9
5
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
3
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 100%
University average?
University Distinction/ Ranks
4
13
-
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
3 (books)
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
1
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
9
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
-
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
3
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
2094100
21 Number of inventions and patents
-
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
5
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
12447
24
228
Number of Journals/Periodicals
7
25 Number of Computers
1
26 Annual Budget
-
47
9
50
Profile of the Departments
1
2
3
4
5
Name of the Department
Year of Establishment
Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
Number of Administrative Staff
Number of Technical Staff
Responses
ZOOLOGY
1922
11
NIL
2
6
Number of Teachers and Students
11
7
Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)
8
Ratio of Teachers to Students
UG-1:15
PG-1:4
M.Phil-1:4
11:155
9
10
Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other
institutions
The year when the curriculum was revised last
11
Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years)
12
Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-90%
University average?
PG-100%
Mphil-100%
University Distinction/ Ranks
UG-III rank in 2008
13
7
UG-2005
PG-2009
4
14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
9
15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
NIL
16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five
years)
17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)
4
18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
NIL
19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay
NIL
20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay
2
21 Number of inventions and patents
NIL
22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years
3
23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any
3828
24
4
Number of Journals/Periodicals
25 Number of Computers
NIL
9
26 Annual Budget
48
155
28lak
hs
University College: Stand-out Facts
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) was built to impart English
education to the common folk of the erstwhile Travancore by H.H. Sri Ayilyam
Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja. Mr. John Ross, a scholar of repute was appointed
Principal of the college. Today, after more than a century of dedicated service to the
state, the College stands tall for having produced thousands of luminaries that includes
a President, Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, teachers,
poets, writers and artists.
Located in the heart of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, the College stands in a
plot of about 10.62 acres and provides a unique and serene ambience. Offering 18
under graduate, 20 post graduate, 12 Mphil and 14 PhD programmes, the
College is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its architecture, location, history and
resourcefulness have made University College a spot not to be missed in the city, if not
in the state.
The curricular aspects, methods of teaching, learning and evaluation, paradigms of
research, consultancy and extension, availability of infrastructure and learning
resources, nature of student support and progression, governance and leadership, and
quality of innovative practices of the College are dealt with in detail in the
Criterion-wise Report.
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University College has a staff strength of 215, of whom more than sixty per cent
are research degree holders.
The College has fourteen research
departments, 55 research guides and 141 research scholars. Thus, University
College is both a „University‟ and a „College‟.

The College is the only one in the state government sector to have been
accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟ status by the University Grants
Commission.
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Established in 1866, the College is the oldest in the state. It is centrally
located and has rare architectural splendour that is a blend of gothic and sarazine
elements.
The Government of Kerala has declared it a heritage
structure and steps are afoot to keep its façade pristine.

In 1925 Mahatma Gandhi visited the College and addressed the students – a rare
and unique honour .

Its student-strength of 3200 comprises pupils from all social classes, mostly from
the lower strata. Since the selection procedure to all the courses is based on merit
alone, the percentage of financially challenged but meritorious
students is the highest in this College.

The innumerable luminaries who have passed out from this institution is proof of
its worthy tradition as well as academic brilliance.
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The College is only one in the state that offers both M.Phil. and Ph. D.
degrees.

The institution
laboratories

It is a Centre of Excellence for many disciplines

Four departments of the institution have been upgraded with DST-FIST
support.
has
research
linkages
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with
leading
national
research
Executive Summary
CRITERION 1: Curricular Aspects
The description of the curriculum design and development of University College,
Trivandrum begins with its mission and vision statements. The mission of the college is to
mould the students of the institution into well meaning citizens through a series of carefully
crafted and socially committed patterns of instruction.
The statement stresses the institution‟s ambition to keep pace with the changing needs of the
times even while building a rich corpus of talent banking on the glory and tradition of the
college. The statement also states that the avowed objective of the college is to
provide quality education to students from all strata of the society.
The scope and spectrum of these central statements are often hindered by the nature of
functioning of the college. University College, being one in the government sector and
affiliated to the University of Kerala, has to conform to the norms set down by the State in
matters of administration and to those set down by the University in matters of
instruction. The resultant lack of autonomy is a hindrance to growth. Be that as it may, the
College tries its best to introduce new courses and to improve teaching strategies.
Whenever the College gets a chance to update its syllabi, it does so. The recent
introduction of IT-based modules for the Physics and Mathematics students is proof of this
perspective. Also, the college has an Online Education and Research Centre that acts as a
conduit for students to get in touch with the latest happening s in their respective fields.
It has already been mentioned that the College does have a few constraints. In spite of these,
the College maintains lead because many of its staff members are also there in many of the
academic bodies of the University also. This helps in procuring for the
College a better slot in matters of Courses and funds.
The range of programmes offered at the College is limited (18 UG, 20 PG, 12 MPhil and 14
PhD departments). However, of late, the College has introduced three add-on courses along
with its conventional range. Functional English, Functional Arabic, and Tourism and
Hospitality are the three UGC-funded initiatives now being run.
Foreign students do not get enrolled usually, but whenever the affiliating University
issues a directive for admission, such students are also admitted. The curriculum does not
envisage constant monitoring of the curriculum through student feedback. The
academic events that include seminars, symposia and exhibitions and held in the College are
well-attended. This is deemed to be positive feedback from both the parents as well as the
students.
The visit by the NAAC team to the College and the subsequent granting of College with
Potential for Excellence (CPE) status by the UGC are the two major as well as recent events
held. These two have made the institution more visible amidst peers.
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The links of the College with major research institutes (listed under distinctive features),
advanced academic initiatives as major/minor research projects funded by FIST are other
features worthy of mention.
Criterion II: Teaching – Learning – Evaluation.
The appointment of teachers to the College is done through the Government‟s official
recruiting agency – The Kerala Public Service Commission. Selection of students is made
strictly on merit. Reservation norms are applicable to students from the
disadvantaged sections of the society.
The teachers of the College take up academic assignments – that of examiners, resource
persons, consultants and coordinators. The tutorial system helps students to overcome
learning issues; interpersonal communication, parent-mediated communication in the
presence of teacher and student, quizzes, personality development initiatives are
frequently done. Although mentoring is not the usual practice, teachers do play an active role
in helping students resolve issues related to both academic and personal issues.
The College functions based on the Calendar set for it by the University of Kerala to which
the College is affiliated. Its library is well-equipped and is complemented by the
departmental libraries. Modern teaching methods using the Internet, LCD and laptop
computers are increasingly employed in the classrooms. The Online Education and
Research Centre help the students to speed up and facilitate research. Edusat facility also
helps.
Teachers have attended 127 Refresher Courses; 42 have availed themselves of Faculty
Improvement Programme; 44 per cent of the teachers have acted as Resource Persons.
Academic progress is assessed through class tests. Grievances can be redressed through a
Redressal Cell.
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
Research is vibrant in the campus with more than 140 research fellows and more than Rupees
2.75 Cr being made available for it. Faculty is encouraged for research by the Research
Committee of the College. The OERC acts as an academic rendezvous for the research
scholars.
Funding for research is limited since the College is in the government sector. However, the
fact that more than fifty per cent of the teachers here are research degree holders is proof of
the potential for research in the campus. University College is both a
„University‟ (in terms of its research departments, doctorate degree holders and research
fellows) and a „College‟ (in terms of its intake of students, especially from the
disadvantaged sections).
Modernised research laboratories, molecular biology laboratories, latest equipment, and
Internet connection in all the departments are the major facilities currently available. The
College is also associated with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi
Arabia. 55 research guides, 14 research departments, 22 major research projects and 123
publications in refereed journals make the College not only prominent but also unique.
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The College‟s broad area of consultancy services includes preparation, instruction,
training and translation. Histopathology of slides, identification of plant specimens and rock
samples, floriculture and mushroom culture consultancy, preparation of project
proposals are some of the other areas of consultancy.
NSS and NCC have active units in the College. The former has four units and the latter, all
the wings including Army, Air Force and Navy.
NSS units of the college have organized several campaigns for its members as well as the
general public. Community initiatives like legal awareness campaigns, health and hygiene
clinics, AIDS classes and blood donation camps form part of the regular activities of the
National Service Scheme units of the College.
Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources
University College has an ample campus; its rooms are well-furnished and the functional
spaces well laid and lit. Departments are networked, enjoy connectivity and have
independent department libraries for augmenting teaching/learning.
www.universitycollege.in , the official website of the College has links to all the major
wings. The site is updated annually. Sometimes changes are effected more often based on the
necessity and gravity of the information to be uploaded.
The Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with funds from the
University Grants Commission facilitates student-research. The General Library is
well-stocked and provides access to journals too. The Library has reprographic facilities both
for students and teachers. A knowledge portal www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being
maintained for the benefit of the staff and the students. Since it was a major
recommendation of NAAC to computerize the library, the College had initiated steps to do
this. Now the library is computerised and steps are being taken to make its services available
online. The library has also started the first phase of digitization. Software for University
Library (SOUL) has since been procured for the purpose.
The various academic and co-curricular cells of the College add momentum to its tenor of
functioning. The Anti Ragging Cell, Women‟s Study Unit, Career Guidance and
Placement Cell and Redressal Cell have definite roles to perform and contribute to the
tradition of this institution.
1215 girl students from all social classes study here. The College sees to it that they are
provided with all basic amenities.
The College Council, the apex body of the institution is in charge of the developmental and
the administrative matters. It meets periodically to take stock, audit and execute whatever is
needed for keeping the College in a state of good repair. The State
Government‟s related departments too put in their share for this.
Criterion V : Student Support and Progression
Of the 2718 students admitted to the College in 2007 – 08, 1955 were for the degree, 586 for
post graduate, 48 for MPhil and 129 for PhD course. The ratio of male to female for the
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degree and post graduate course is around 1:2, that for MPhil it is 1:1 and for PhD, 1: 1.5.
The student strength of those from the SC, ST and OBC is 1604 which is more than fifty per
cent of the total intake of the College.
All the teaching departments of the College have tutorial sessions which are utilized for
counseling and mentoring. Various kinds of scholarships, endowment awards, merit
scholarships and prizes instituted by the College do motivate the students to excel in their
studies. Class PTA meetings is a unique feature of this institution and this gives an
opportunity for the teachers to interact with the parents/guardians of each student to discuss
academic as well as personal issues.
The pass percentage is commendable. In 2007 – 08, 52 per cent of those who passed the
graduate exams opted for higher studies, 20 per cent for employment, 12 for self
employment and six for other means of living. In the same year, 25 per cent of those who
passed the PG exams opted for higher studies, 45 for employment, 15 for
self-employment and 15 for mother means.
Students who appear for competitive examinations like UGC-CSIR, NET, etc are helped by
the teaching staff during their free time. The college has a full-fledged IAS Coaching Centre
that offers guidance for the country‟s most prestigious Civil Services
Examinations at affordable rates both to the students of the institution as well as to those from
outside. Interactions of students with rank holders, meritorious alumni contribute a lot to the
academic framework of learning.
The annually updated college calendar is a great source of information for the students as
well as the teachers. It contains the academic calendar for the year, list of the teaching staff,
rules of admission, list of scholarships, prizes and awards and details regarding the working
of the College. The details can alos be had from the College web site:
www.universitycollege.in
Among the student welfare measures of the institution, one can list its auxiliary units. The
College canteen, Women‟s Study Cell, NSS and NCC units, Legal Literacy Cell and Student
Grievance Redressal Cell are some of the measures worthy of note.
Although foreign students are not regularly admitted to the College, whenever the
University issues a directive for admission, students are enrolled. Language and culture
issues are only temporary setbacks since the state has a high degree of literacy and is well
known for its tolerance and adaptability. These cultural traits are a real boon for the
foreign students who come here for instruction.
The Placement and Guidance Cell of the College offer the students facilities for
improving their employability factors. Campus recruitment programmes were a regular of
the College. Although the global meltdown has had its effect on the quantum of
recruitment, in the recent past IT majors like Infosys, TCS, Wipro and ITC have recruited
talent from the College. Others like AIG and Tata have also come to the College in search of
employables.
It has been mentioned earlier that Kerala is a model state, inter alia, in literacy. Women
enjoy a very high percentage of literacy (according to the 2001 census, it is 87.86 per cent)
and this is reflected in the intake of girl students (even from the financially
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challenged classes of the society) as well as in the facilities offered to them inside the
College. The separate guidance and counseling centre, the spacious waiting room and even
the reservation in seats for some of the courses is an indication of the top priority given to the
education of girls here. From 2004 to 2008, more than ten programmes were held with a
view to improve the standing of women in the society and to make the future women citizens
aware of their rights and responsibilities. The College has constituted a committee for
prevention of harassment to girl students inside the campus.
The Grievance Cell of the College functions in a decentralized manner, each department
having one headed by the head of the department. The Staff Council also has a decisive role
to play in enforcing discipline as well as redressing student grievances. Since the
introduction of the Continuous Assessment method for the post graduate classes, student
complaints, hearing and redressing have become formalized.
Although the curriculum does not envisage a module for imparting instruction in
computer skills, the College has its own mechanism to do this. The Computer Centre as well
as the Online Education and Research Centre offer the students ample exposure to computer
skills, both conventional and web based.
Considering the current nature of jobs and employment strategies, the college introduced
three add-on courses to prepare the students for top-of-the-echelon jobs. It has to be noted
that the introduction of the courses was the result of a recommendation made by the NAAC
peer team during their first visit to the College. Community orientation
programmes like field visits, organizing awareness camps and blood donation campaigns are
regularly taken up by the four units of the College NSS wing.
The Alumni Association of the College holds its meetings in the campus itself. Headed by
alumni of eminence, the Association has helped the College in many ways. There are also
departmental alumni associations. These meetings often discuss both the plans for prospering
of the association as well as of the College. The University College Alumni Senior Citizens
association (UCASA) has participated in several development activities of the College.
In a College as vast as University College, Physical Education does have a major role to
play. The Department of Physical Education prepares students to participate in events on a
regular basis. The College has enough space for playgrounds too. In fact, the College has
won in 2008 championships for handball, fencing and water polo.
The Student Union of the College is constituted of a democratically elected student body
comprising Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, University Union Councilors,
Treasurer and representatives from each department. The major activities of the Union
include organizing co-curricular activities that will add to the image of the institution.
Among the best practices of the College one can list Merit day (the College secures, on a
regular basis, most of the ranks for the pg examinations of the University of Kerala),
Geoforum of the Department of Geology and the Literary Club of the Department of
English.
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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership.
The Vision statement of the College states that it shall mould students into well-meaning
citizens through carefully crafted designs of education. Its Mission statement asserts that the
institution shall spare no pains to change with the needs of the times and that it shall learn
from the past, assimilate the present and plan for the future.
Being a College in the government sector, it has to function in conformity with the
guidelines laid down by the Government Policy on Higher Education. Checks and
balances envisaged by academic and administrative bodies like the College Council and the
Academic Council shall have a decisive role to play in the nature of functioning of University
College. The curricular and cocurricular activities implied in the vision statement are carried
out through the regular ancillary units of the College like the NSS and the NCC.
The Principal is the administrative head and he is assisted by the Vice Principal. The College
Council is an apex body in both academic and administrative matters. The members of the
Council are elected from among the staff members. The governance of the College is not
fully computerized although efforts are on to complete it in good time. The departments are
networked and each department has been given connectivity.
The administrative functions of the College are carried out more in a participatory
manner than in a decentralized one. The departments are given restricted autonomy – in the
matter of fixing work schedules and engaging classes.
The College does not have a Grievance Cell for its employees. However, being a
Government College, any such issues of grievance coming up are routed through the
Principal to the authorities concerned for necessary action.
The staff meets at least four times every year. Such meetings are convened by the
Principal. In the event of an emergency such as the conduct of election/examination, the
meeting is convened to discuss logistics.
The College can avail itself of all the welfare measures implemented by the Department of
Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. Currently these include Faculty
Improvement Programme, education and computer loans.
The modus operandi of selection of teaching staff is done in a centralized manner by the
Public Service Commission, the recruiting wing of the Government. Selection
procedures are based on norms set on parameters of merit, community, income and age. All
the aspirants will have to take a competitive examination and the short listed ones, an
interview. Guest faculty, if needed, can be appointed by the Principal after adhering to norms
set for the purpose by the Government.
Criterion VII: Innovative Practices
Since the visit of the NAAC team to the College, it has constituted an Internal Quality
Assurance Cell to sustain as well as monitor its spectrum of activities. IQAC meets
regularly, takes stock of finished and ongoing projects and envisages future projects, all with
an objective of foregrounding the institution as a lead college. With the
implementation of the Cluster Scheme by the Government of Kerala which
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conceptualizes the idea of several colleges pooling their resources for better utilization,
University College, with its rich resource of qualified manpower, stands a good chance of
being acknowledged as a „College with Proven Excellence.‟
The Research Committee of the College has a significant role to play since more than 110 of
its staff members are doctorate degree holders and more than fifty in the last leg of their
research. The IQAC also monitors the quality initiatives of all the teaching
departments and meets at least twice a year to evaluate and suggest academic/research plans.
The University of Kerala (to which University College is affiliated) has an Academic Staff
College (ranked No.1 by the UGC) that runs orientation/refresher courses regularly for the
teaching staff. It is obligatory for the staff to undergo a fixed number of both the courses to
be eligible for promotion. As many as eight teachers have figured in the Google Scholar list.
The Online Student Support offered by the Department of Geology is worthy of mention http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi-examtrivandrum. This serves as a platform for
interaction between alumni, teachers and students. The Drama Club and the Literary Club of
the Department of English organize programmes regularly. The Department also conducts
poster exhibitions , the last one being one on literature Nobel laureates .
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Criterion I : Curricular Aspects
1.1
Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1
State the vision and mission of the institution and how it is communicated
to the student, teachers, staff and other stakeholders?
Vision of the institution
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To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a
socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented
paradigm of learning.
To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s
development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.
Mission Statement
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The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing
needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past.
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The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame and
prestige.
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The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and to
the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of
carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions.
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University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its academic
potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for all classes of
students and teachers.
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The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and
planning for the future.
The College council and Staff council are two important academic bodies of the institution,
the various meetings of which plan programmes and discuss key issues in tune with the
vision and mission of the institution. Academic and administrative decisions of the College
council are communicated properly to the staff through the Department staff councils and to
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the students through the group tutors. Co curricular bodies also carry out the function of
communicating the core values of the institution through their routine activities.
1.1.2 How does the mission statement reflect the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in terms
of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‟s tradition and
value orientation?
University College, Thiruvananthapuram has a history of over 133 years and figures like a
leading light in the education scene of the state. The mission of the college, naturally, is twofold: to sustain its pioneer-status and secondly, to tune into the pace of the modern world with
inputs that are innovative, resourceful and beneficial to the general public. Thus, the college
still runs conventional degree and post graduate courses and alongside offers an array of
others that makes its students employable as well as communicative.
1.1.3 Are the academic programmes in line with the institution‟s goals and objectives? If yes,
give details on how the curricula developed/adopted, address the needs of the society and have
relevance to regional/national and global trends and developmental needs?(access to the
Disadvantaged ,Equity, Self development, Community and National Development ,Ecology and
environment value orientation, Employment,ICT introduction Global and National demands
and so on.
The various kinds of academic programme in University College are in line with the
institution‟s goals and objectives. The curriculum prepared by the University of Kerala (to
which the college is affiliated) is well transacted to the students after serious preparation as
well as critical thought by the teachers concerned. Being an affiliated institution, the radius of
its autonomy is limited and this hinders, in more ways than one, its readiness to tune itself
into the latest trends in education or into keeping up with global demands.
1.1.4 How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of information and
communication technology (ICT) in the curriculum, for equipping to compete
in the global employment market?
The department of Physics, Mathematics and Statistics updated the PG syllabus by
introducing Information Technology and related areas .More attention is now given to basic
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network analysis as applied to Information Technology .The college also has an Online
Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with UGC funds granted when the college
was bestowed with Centre with Potential for Excellence status. Both the revamping of the
syllabus and the setting up of the OERC will definitely upskill the students of the college and
enable them to compete globally.
1.1.5 Specify the initiatives and contributions of the institutions in the curriculum design
and development process.(Need assessment, development of information
database, feedback from faculty, student alumni, employees and academic peers
and communicating the information and feedback for appropriate inclusion
decision in statutory academic bodies, Membership of BOS and by sending
agenda items, etc.)
As has been mentioned under 1.1.3, the scope of the college to directly participate in the
range of activities mentioned is limited. However, the college, being one of the largest in the
state (if not in the whole of India) with 215 resource persons and more than 3200 students, it
does have a few elected people in the august bodies of administration and policy making of
the University of Kerala, Education department of the Government of Kerala and the
Government of India and the college transacts its needs, feedback and request for funds to
these bodies.
Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 What are the range of programme options available to learners in terms of
Degree, Certificates and Diplomas?
The College offers a number of traditional courses like B.Sc, B.A, M.Sc, M.A, M.Phil and
Ph.D .There are 18 Departments for UG and 20 for PG with 12 M.Phil and 14 PhD
programmes. The College offers seven languages too under the second language segment.
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Since 2007, the College has been conducting Add-on courses in Communicative English,
Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. The courses are defined in such a way that
after the successful completion of the first year of study the participants are given Certificate,
at the end of the second, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma at the end of the third.
1.2.2 Give details on the following provision with reference to academic flexibility,
value addition and course enrichment:
A]
Core option
B] Elective option
C] Add- on course
D] Interdisciplinary course
E] Flexibility to the students to move from one disciplinary to another
F] Flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to in the time frame (flexible
time for Completion)
A] & B] the College offers programmes in a wide range of disciplines. The Core
and
Elective options offered are as follows:
The College provides instruction for the B.A/ B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc.Degree courses in the
following branches of study.
1. B.A and B.Sc
Part1-English
PartII-Additional language-Tamil, Malayalam, Sanskrit, French, Hindi and
Arabic.
Part III-Optional Subjects.
CORE OPTIONS
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
(UG LEVEL)
(UG LEVEL)
Group 1 History
B.A
Economic and Politics
Group 1(a) Islamic History
Indian History and General Economics
Group 2 Politics
Economics and World History
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Group 3 Economics
Politics and Indian History
Group 4 Philosophy
Aesthetics and Comparative Religion
Group 5 (a) English
History of England and World History
Group 5 (b)Malayalam language and
Sanskrit and Kerala Culture
Literature
Group 5 (c) Sanskrit language and Literature
Outlines of Indian Culture
Group 5 (d) Hindi language and Literature
Indian Culture and Correspondence
Group 5 (e) Tamil language and Literature
History of South India and Tamil Culture
Group 5 (f) Arabic language
Tareekhul Islam wa Thaqaafatuhu
B.Sc
Group 1 Mathematics
Physics and Statistics
Group 2 Physics
Mathematics and Chemistry/Statistics
Group 3 Chemistry
Physics and Mathematics
Group 4 Botany
Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry and Zoology
Group 5 Zoology
Chemistry/Bio-chemistry
Group 6 Geology
Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics
Group 7 Geography
Geology and Statistics
M.A
Economics
History
Islamic History
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Malayalam
English
Hindi
Sanskrit
Tamil
Arabic
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M.Sc
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Geology
Geography
Statistics
M.Phil
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Economics
History
Philosophy
Malayalam
English
Hindi
Arabic
C]
Most of the electives offered with the core options are interdisciplinary in
nature .
D] Students are permitted to shift from one discipline to another with permission
from the University and in accordance with the University norms.
E] The courses are to be completed within the time frame specified.
1.2.3
Give details of the programmes and other facilities available for international
students (if any).
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So far, the College has not introduced any programme for international students. However,
being an affiliated college and bound by the rules of the Government/University on this
regard, the college has played host to many foreign students enrolled under cultural exchange
schemes.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer any self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and
indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission,
curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary, etc.
Since the institution is a government college, self-financing courses have not been
introduced.
1.3 Feedback on Curriculum
1.3.1 How does the college obtain feedback on curriculum form
A) Students?
B) Alumni?
C) Parents?
D) Employers/Industries?
E) Academic Peers?
F) Community?
The college obtains feedback on curriculum from student‟s alumni, parents, employers,
academic peers, and the community by conducting seminars and via mass media initiatives.
1.3.2
How are the above feedback analyzed and the outcomes/suggestions used for
continuous improvement, and communicated to the affiliating University for
appropriate inclusion?
The feedback obtained is discussed in the Department level staff council meetings. The
feedback is communicated to the University for appropriate action through the staff members
who are part of the Board of Studies in the particular subjects. As part of the introduction of
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the semester system at the degree level by the University of Kerala, the College took the lead
in organising and disseminating the details of the programme to other colleges in the district.
The several workshops arranged in connection with the re-organisation of the syllabus was
well-attended.
1.4 Curriculum update
1.4.1 What is the frequency and the basis for syllabus revision and what is the major
revision made during the last two years?
The syllabus revision is a triennial exercise done by the state Universities, the appellate
bodies to take decision on such matters. During the last revision, IT- based topics (including
Nanotechnology) were introduced.
1.4.2 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears a thrust on core values
adopted by NAAC?
The curriculum of the institution is proposed by the University of Kerala which conforms to
the core values adopted by NAAC.
1.4.3 Does the institution use the guidelines of statutory bodies (UGC/AICTE/State
Council of HE and other bodies) for developing and/ or restructuring the
curricula?
Yes
1.4.4 How are the existing courses modified to meet the emerging /changing National
and global trends?
The college has many members of its faculty in the Board of Studies of the University and
other such conclaves of consequence. The formal and informal interaction within the college
by these members with other staff helps them to stay abreast of the latest in education. The
social, economic and cultural milieu of the state plays an important role in the re-defining of
syllabi.
Although the fact of affiliation and the necessity to conform to certain laid
parameters do hinder periodic revision, the college does manage to include topics and
introduce subjects worthy of relevance.
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1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects
1.5.3 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken
by the institution during the last five years in the curricular aspects?
The limitations imposed because of affiliation have already been mentioned under other
queries. However, the College has had two important events worthy of mention in the last
five years: the visit by NAAC and the granting of College with Potential for Excellence status
by UGC. The College deems both an acknowledgement of its standing by the country‟s apex
academic bodies. The setting up of an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Grievance Redressal
Cell, Consultancy Services and Online Education and Research Centre have really
contributed to the sustenance and enhancement of quality of the institution. During the last
five years, the college could also provide good impetus to research activities in all disciplines.
1.5.4 What best practice in „Curricular Aspects‟ have been planned/implemented by
the institution?
The institution endorses the importance of research in all disciplines. The Science students
are encouraged to take up projects from various institutions like NIIST, Rajeev Gandhi
Biotechnology Lab, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Sree Chithira Thirunal Institute of
Medical Science, etc. The syllabus-based workshops and seminars organized annually on a
national basis enable both the students and teachers to interact with peers from the various
parts of India.
Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken on them
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The institution may start need based and value addition certificate, diploma, PG
diploma programmes at the earliest.
The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are
Functional Arabic, Tourism and Travel Management. Similarly, the institution has a new
Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.
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 The college may set up sub committees for resource generation, placement of students,
consultancy activities etc.
The college has instituted a Student Placement Cell in accordance with the
recommendations of the peer team and this cell is functioning since the last five years.
The institution offers consultancy, mostly on voluntary basis by the faculty members, in
the areas of content development for school education, soft skill development, plant
species and rock/mineral specimen identification.
 Value education, vocational subjects/courses need to be introduced. Programmes in
Information Technology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mass Media and
Communication, Performing Arts may be started in a phased manner to meet the
demands of the fast changing educational scenario.
Being an affiliated college under the University of Kerala in the Government Sector,
introduction of new programmes, the institution has limited role in the designing of new
programmes. However, the faculty members who are part of the various decision making
bodies in the Government and the University are actively campaigning for the
introduction of new generation courses to suit the changing educational scenario.
 Courses to serve the travel and tourism industry will be timely and complementary to
the State‟s efforts.
The institution has started a course on Tourism and Travel management on add on mode
for the graduate students.
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Criterion II : Teaching- Learning – Evaluation
2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile.
2.1.1 How does the institution ensure wide publicity to the admission process?
The University of Kerala (to which the college is affiliated) gives publicity to the
admission process through its website and news papers. College also ensures publicity
to the admission process through its website and advertisement in regional/ national
newspapers. Students can apply for any course of their choice and based on
qualification. The application forms will be issued at a nominal cost to the applicants
from the date of the publication of the results of the qualifying examination.
2.1.2 How are the students selected for admission to the following courses? Give
the Cut- off percentage for admission at the entry level ?
a) General
1.
2.
Professional
Vocational
The institution is an Arts and Science College offering general programmes aimed at
developing in Students fundamental knowledge in different domains relating to Arts
and Sciences. At present there are no Vocational Courses that are being offered by this
College.
Admission to various courses are based on merit in the qualifying examination except
for M.phil course for which the admission is based on 50:50 credits to qualifying
examination and an entrance examination conducted by the college. The process of
admission in UG level is fully computerized. A College level Admission committee
constituted by the college council monitors the admission process.
There are some restrictions on the admission of girl students. They are admitted to all
PG, MPhil and PhD programme and in 10 UG Courses. In the remaining 8 UG Courses
only 30% seats are reserved for Girl students. There is no cut-off percentage for
admission to degree courses. A minimum of 50% marks for the qualifying examination
is necessary for the admission to the PG and M.Phil courses in the general category, but
with relaxation to SC/ST candidates.
2.1.3. How does the Institution ensure transparency in the admission process?
The college strictly follows the rules laid down by both the University and the
government of Kerala to ensure transparency in the admission procedure. Duly filled in
application forms are sorted, indexed on the basis of norms supplied by the University
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and the rank list published. The UG rank list is prepared by the admission committee of
the college and the department admission committee publishes the list for PG and
M.Phil courses. The Admission Committee for Under Graduate programme uses
computers and a specially designed software for carrying out the admission process.
2.1.4 How do you promote access to ensure equity?
a) Students from disadvantaged community
b) Women
c) Differently-abled
d) Economically-weaker sections
e) Sports persons
f) Any other (specify)
The college adheres to the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide
admission to students from disadvantaged sections of the society. 50% of the seats on
General Merit, 15% seats reserved for SC, 5% for ST, 20% for OBC and 10% seats for
BPL section. Sportsperson, Physically challenged persons and sections of linguistic
minority also get their due share in admission. The college reserves one seat each in the
UG and PG programs for students with outstanding records in sports and games.
Reservation of Seats for disadvantaged sections :
One percent of the seats in degree courses is reserved for the physically handicapped,
viz. the deaf and the orthopedically handicapped with provision for interchange of seats
if candidates are not available. The physically handicapped candidates should produce a
certificate from a Civil Surgeon indicating the percentage of their disability.
15 % of the sanctioned number of seats shall be reserved for SC applicants and 5% for
ST candidates. 5% of the total seats in PG & M Phil courses are reserved for S.E.B.C.
candidates subject to the condition that the annual income of the parent/guardian is
below Rs.42,000/-.There may be a possibility that a few seats reserved either for SC and
ST may remain unfilled. In such cases, the unfilled seats reserved for SC will be filled
up from among ST candidates and vice versa.
Reservation - Sports Quota :
One seat in each degree course is reserved for outstanding performance in sports and
games. One seat for every 20 seats in P.G course is also thus. Where the number of
seats in less than 20 for a subject, the seats may be pooled together, treating. M.A. and
M.Sc separately. Where the number of seats is still less than 15 after such pooling all
the P.G. courses may be pooled together. A minimum of one seat will be allowed if
there are not sufficient seats.
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The applicants for sports seat should have represented at least the District Sports Zone.
Preference will be given to those who have represented at the National and State level.
The applicant will have to produce the certificate from the Hony. Secretary of the State
Association of the event concerned.
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs
2.2.1 Is there a provision for assessing the students' knowledge and skills before
the commencement of the programme? If yes, give details on the strategies of the
institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the incoming students for enabling them
to cope with the programme to which they are enrolled.
At present there is no common programme to assess a student's knowledge and skills
before the commencement of the course. Immediately after the commencement of
classes, the tutors concerned will have interactive sessions with the students to identify
their knowledge and skills as well as their drawbacks in academic and extracurricular
activities and will give due attention and guidance to improve them.
2.2.2 How does the institution identify slow and advanced learners? Give details on
the strategies adopted for facilitating slow and advanced learners
The following strategies are adopted to facilitate slow learners.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reduce distractions by providing a quiet, private place to work.
Add variety of academic routine. Do active things
Work on materials that is somewhat challenging but allows success. Work that
is too hard or too easy is a turn-off
Make learning fun and comfortable. Provide meaningful, concrete activities
rather than abstract.
Tutorial and remedial classes for slow learners and advance assignments for
gifted learners
Parents of slow learners invited to discuss the progress with their wards.
2.2.3 Does the institution have a provision for tutorials for the students? If yes, give
details.
There are four to five hours per week as tutorial. Various activities like counseling for
students, career guidance, debates, quizzes and personality development programmes
are conducted to motivate and inspire the students.
2.2.4 Is there a provision for mentoring of students or any similar process? If yes,
give details.
Active support from former professors and alumni help a lot in mentoring the students.
Planned mentoring and tutor ward system exist for academic and personal development.
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Mentoring has helped in cultivating a better attitude towards Departments, improved
academic performance and more positive relationships with friends and family.
2.2.5
How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students?
Tutorial sessions and personal attention inside and outside the campus helps to cater the
needs of differently-abled students.
2.3 Teaching -Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the institution plan and organize the teaching-learning and
evaluation?
University College is affiliated to Kerala University and has to adhere to the academic
calendar published by the University. At the beginning of each academic year, faculty
meetings are held in all the departments and an academic programme (based on the
academic calendar of the university) for the year/semester is prepared in consultation
with the Principal.
2.3.2 What are the various teaching- learning methods (lecture method, interactive
method, project-based learning, computer-assisted learning, experiential learning,
seminars and others) used by the teachers? Give details.
Members of the faculty encourage the students to acquire knowledge in different ways.
Thus interactive learning takes place thorough field work, study tours, group
discussions, outdoor-camps, quizzes, workshops, audiovisual methods and so on. Group
discussion, debates and seminars are conducted in both the UG and PG classes in which
students present papers.
Extension lectures by academic scholars and literary personalities, folk performances
and lecture demonstrations of classical art forms are offered to the students every year.
2.3.3
How learning is made student-centric? What are the institutional
strategies, which contribute to acquisition of life skills, knowledge management
skills and lifelong learning?
At present the college has a teacher-centered-pedagogy in graduate level. At the PG
level, there is a shift to student-centered-pedagogy with the active participation of
students in project works, field trips, seminars and discussions.
2.3.4 How does the institution ensure that the students have effective learning
experiences?
(Use of modern teaching aids and tools like computers, audio-visuals multi-media, ICT,
CAL, Internet and other information /materials)
Computer assisted learning has been introduced in some departments. Facilities such as
LCD Projector, OHP, Computer and the Internet are being used for teaching and
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learning in the departments where such facilities are available. The setting up of a
Language Laboratory and Edusat Centre has helped the students to keep pace with
modern technology in the teaching-learning process.
2.3.5 How do the students and faculty keep pace with the recent developments in
the various subjects?
To keep abreast of the new developments in the respective areas of specialization,
teachers, PG & M.Phil students and researchers were encouraged to attend
seminars/workshops/conferences and to attend refresher/orientation courses organized
by other universities and institutions of the country and abroad (details are given in the
department profile).
2.3.6 Are there departmental libraries for the use of faculty and students? If yes,
how effectively are they used for the enhancement of teaching and learning?
There is a general library which caters to the needs in general of the students and the
staff. At present the General Library is housed in the Chemistry-Geography block.
Library is open to all students and members of staff of the college.
Apart from the central library, there are also exclusive department libraries. Sectional
Libraries are attached to the Departments and are under the control of a Faculty
Member of the Department concerned.
2.3.7 Has the institution introduced evaluation of the teachers by students? If yes,
how is the feedback analyzed and implemented for the improvement of teaching?
Each department has a system for the evaluation of teachers by students, through a
feedback mechanism. This is carried out at the end of the course in UG level and at the
end of second and fourth semesters in PG level. Based on the report from such
feedbacks, appropriate action will be initiated by the principal to improve the quality of
teaching. A report is prepared based on the feedback of the students on curriculum,
course contents and other aspects of teaching-learning and appropriate action is taken to
improve the quality of the academic programme.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 How are the members of the faculty selected? Does the college have the
required number of qualified and competent teachers to handle all the courses? If
not, how does the institution cope with the requirements?
The faculty members are appointed by the Public service Commission of Kerala as per
the norms laid down by the U.G.C., the state government and the University. A pass in
the NET is essential for applying for the post of lecturer (Exemptions do apply for
M.Phil and Ph.D holders of specified period as recognized by the above bodies). The
process involves a written examination followed by an interview of the successful
candidates in the examination. Many of the teachers are university rank holders and
quite a few are PhD/ .M. Phil holders even before the appointment.
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Presently [academic year 2009-2010], the college has sufficient faculty strength. If the
required number of faculty is not available, the college has provision for appointing
guest faculty on a temporary basis. These temporary appointments are done strictly on
the basis of merit and the vacancies are notified through local news dailies.
2.4.2 How does the college appoint additional faculty to teach new programmes/
modern areas of study (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? How many such
appointments were made during the last three years?
The principal appoints guest lecturers as per the guidelines of the government and
U.G.C. to handle new programmes where permanent posts are not sanctioned by the
Government.
Less than 5% of the total faculty strength was appointed as guest faculty during the last
three years.
2.4.3 What efforts are made by the management for professional development of
the faculty?
(eg: research grants, study leave, deputation to national/ international conferences/
seminars, training programmes, organizing national/ international conferences
etc)? How many faculty have availed these facilities during the last three years?
During the last five years, University College teachers attended 127
refresher/orientation programmes and 42 of them have availed themselves of FIP for
higher studies. More than 44% of them have acted as resource persons in various
seminars/workshops/refresher courses. The college as a whole had organized 39
state/national level seminars/workshops, etc. (For department wise split up, refer to
profile of the respective departments). Experts from other academic institutions were
invited to share their experience and expertise with the teachers and students. More than
50 such lectures were conducted during the last two years. The institution encourages
participation of the members of the faculty to actively participate in national and
international conferences/seminars/workshops. Faculty members have presented papers
about their research work in conferences held outside India.
2.4.4 Give details of the awards/ recognitions received by the faculty during the
last five years?
Many faculty members of the institution have been able to achieve key
accomplishments including six patents, four awards, role in international professional
bodies and meritorious performance in academic programmes. Dr. Sobhana Warrier,
Dept. of Physics has to his credit four U.S. patents and Dr. C. Mohankumar, Dept. of
Botany has two patents. Dr.M. Nainar, Dept. of Tamil received the Thiruppur Tamil
Sanghom Award, Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj, Dept. of Tamil got the Chintanai Selvar
Award of the Tamil Sanghom, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, Dr. V. Muraleedharan Nair,
Dept. of Politics received the UGC Doctoral Award, Dr. M.A. Siddeek, Dept. of
Malayalam received the FOKANA-Univ. of Kerala award for best research thesis and
Dr. Dominique J. Kattoor, Dept of Malayalam received the Kerala State award for
Dubbing Artiste in the Children‟s Film Festival. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar, Dept. of
Geology has been made the South Asia Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni
Group, University of Stuttgart, Germany and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Dept. of Geology got
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first rank in the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Planning and Management from
the University of Kerala in 2006.
Dr.K.P. Jaikiran has chaired a session and also presented a paper in the International
Conference on Informatics and New Media in Education held in Sombor, Serbia, 2009.
In the same year he presented a paper in the Transdisciplinarity Conference held in the
Geographical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Sunny Francis, Dept. of
Zoology chaired a session in the Intl. Conference in Hyderabad in 2008. He was also
elected as the Executive Member of the SRBCE. Dr. T.E. Gireesh, Dept. of Physics
presented paper in Intl. Conference in Greece (2008) and Dr. Babu, Dept. of
Mathematics presented paper in an Intl. Conference in China (2008).
2.4.5 How often does the institution organize training programmes for the faculty
in the use of?
a) Computers
b) Internet
c) Audio Visual Aids
d) Computer-Aided Packages
e) Material development for CAL, multi-media etc.
Short- term courses were organized for providing basic computer awareness to the
faculty which was enthusiastically welcomed.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How are the evaluation methods communicated to the students and other
institutional members?
Students and other institutional members are given general instructions regarding the
evaluation methods. The periodic instructions issued by the university are promptly
communicated to the students. Such instructions are read in the classrooms and the copy
of the same is displayed on the students' notice board. The tutors are entrusted with the
duty of providing awareness among the students regarding this.
2.5.2 How does the institution monitor the progress of the students and
communicate it to the students and their parents?
Academic progress of the students is assessed through a series of class tests, seminars,
assignments, model examinations. The results are communicated to the parents through
PTA meetings. Internal assessment marks are published on the notice board at the end
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of each year (for UG courses) or semester (for PG courses). Continuous assessment
mark sheet has to be signed by the students before forwarding to the University.
2.5.3 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances regarding evaluation?
Students are free to submit their complaints, if any, to the Grievances Reddressal Cell in
the department, consisting of Heads of Departments and senior faculty members. If
their complaints are not dealt with satisfactorily in the Cell, they can appeal to the
college level committee. Further justice, if needed, can be had from the University level
committee.
2.5.3 What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the
institution/affiliating University? How does the institution ensure effective
implementation of these reforms?
Setting of question papers, valuation of answer books and publication of results are
carried out by the University. University is the sole authority for the implementation of
reforms in examination and evaluation. Individual colleges do not have a direct role in
this regard. However, faculty members who are part of the academic bodies of the
University actively campaign for reforms in evaluation. The Continuous evaluation
system for the P.G courses of the institution has been effected in this manner.
2.6 Best Practices in Teaching -Learning Process
2.6.1 Detail any significant innovations in teaching /evaluation /learning
introduced by the institution?
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Academic calendar is prepared prior to the commencement of the academic year
based on the academic calendar of the University.
Course content is planned in the beginning of the academic year
Motivation programme for the students in the beginning of the academic year is
regularly held
Project work and study tour form part of UG & PG curricula
Remedial courses is conducted during free hours
Monthly evaluation in M.Phil course and Research programmes
Geology and Zoology Departments have setup Audio-Visual labs and teachers use this
facility to deliver lecturers that utilize multimedia to explain complex concepts which
require visualization. Additionally, OHP and Paxiscope are used in the Audio- Visual
class room.
Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken
on them
No specific observations have been made in this criterion by the previous NAAC peer
team
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Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Is there a Research Committee to facilitate and monitor research activity? If
yes, give details on its activities, major decisions taken (during last year) and
composition of the Committee.
The Research Committee of the college encourages and motivates its teachers to take up
research projects and to foster a philosophy of research among the students and the staff.
The committee renders help to prepare proposals. The committee is also involved in
synchronizing and facilitating research activities carried out by the members of the
faculty by providing access to relevant information regarding, inter alias, funding
agencies. The Principal of the college is presently the Chairman of the committee and the
Heads of all Research Departments all research guides are its members. Scrutiny and
selection of various application for FIP programme and proposals for projects submitted
by the members of the faculty are done by the committee. In addition to research
committee at college level, most of the researches Departments have their own
departmental research committees. University College currently has:
 ongoing research projects worth Rs.2.5 Cr and funded by national/international
agencies
 more than 140 research scholars actively engaged in various stages of research.
3.1.2. How does the institution promote faculty participation in research? (Providing
seed money, research grants, leave, other facilities )
University College has an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) established
under the CPE scheme of UGC that complements the research activities done by both the
faculty and the students. It provides e-journals, books and access to subscribed sites. The
college does not provide any seed money or research grants since the paradigm of its
functioning does not envision such initiatives. But the faculty is encouraged for their
research participation by granting study leave and by providing infrastructural facilities.
The college encourages the faculty to submit research proposals to various funding
agencies. A Faculty Development and Research Cell functions in the college to motivate
faculty and students, to under take projects, to organize and present papers in national and
international seminars.
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3.1.3. Does the institutional budget have a provision for research and development?
If Yes, give details.
Being a Government college, the institution does not have its own budget. The State
Government allocates funds for education research and development. The College can
only extend its facilities to promote research, which it does interminably.
3.1.4 Does the institution promote participation of students in research activities?
If yes, give details.
The institution does promote participation of students in research activities. Student
participation in research is encouraged in all departments through research projects that
form part of the evaluation process both at the UG and PG level. For the PG program,
research projects carry credit equivalent to a full course in the curriculum. The students
are encouraged to do this project in other institutes also. The research aptitude is
inculcated among the PG students through project work. Currently the project work is
taken up as an academic pursuit within the college. All the M Phil students of the various
research departments of the college are constantly apprised of the need and significance
of advanced research with an aim to pursue them to take up doctoral research in the
institution itself.
Details.
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Binitha R.N of the Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist Award in the
Kerala Environmental Science Congress in 2007.
 Keerthi B Nair of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training at the
Indian Academy of Science during its Summer Internship Programme at National
Geophysical Research institute, Hyderabad in 2007.
 Jishnu B K and S V Sarath Prasanth underwent Internship Training in geomagnetism
at Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Bombay in 2008
 Raicy, M.C. of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training in the
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow.
3.1.5. What are the major research facilities developed in the campus?
The fact that University College, Thiruvananthapuram has 215 staff members of whom
more than seventy-five per cent are research degree holders endows the college with
a status that is not only unique but also prestigious. Its 14 research departments,55
research guides, 140 research scholars, and 60 M.Phil students mark this institution out as
both a „University‟ and a „College.‟ The funds received by the college from august
bodies like the UGC, FIST have helped it maintain its taut tempo of research.
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Major research facilities developed in the campus include:
Major Research grant other than individual research projects
a. FIST facility of DST Govt. of India
Zoology
17 lakhs
2004
Geology
28.5 lakhs
2007
Chemistry
41 lakhs
2009
Physics
35 lakhs
2009
b. SARD facility of Govt. of Kerala
Botany
17 lakhs
2005
Zoology
20.65 lakhs
2006
1. Modernization of research laboratories of Science Department at par with the
Research Laboratories of nearby Research Institute by utilizing funds from FIST
programme of DST, Govt. of India, SARD facility of KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, PG,
CPE and BSR assistance from UGC, Plan and Nonplan fund from the Government of
Kerala, and assistance provided for the Major and Minor Research projects.
2. The institution has well equipped Molecular biology laboratories in the Botany and
Zoology Departments
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The Science Departments have sophisticated instruments such as
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UV visible spectrophotometer double beam [Perkin Elmer, USA] ,
High Speed refrigerated centrifuge [ Eppendorf, Germany],
Ultra low deepfreezer -860C [NBS, USA],
Thermomixer {Eppendorf, Germany},
PCR machine [Eppendorf , Germany & MJ, USA],
Electrophoretic unit & Blotting [ GE Health care, USA] ,
PCR cooler [[Eppendorf , Germany]
Binocular research microscope with digital camera [Leica, Germany]
Stereo microscope with digital camera [Labomed, USA]
FT –IR spectrophotometer
Gouy balance
Millipore RNAase free water purifier
Vaccum coating unit
Nanovoltmeter & ammeter
Imported Rock thin sectioning machine & rock cutter
Ultrasonic cleaner
Automatic Sediment sieve system
Advanced Peterological microscopes
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4. Purchased of new books & Journals utilizing funds form different sources
Apart from the regular annual purchase of books and journals using governmental funds,
the college procures books/journals making use of funds received from various sources
including UGC. The selection of books is done by an expert committee of the college.
3.1.6.
Give details of the initiatives taken by the institution for collaborative
research (with national/ foreign Universities/ Research/Scientific organizations /
Industries / NGOs).
The institution encourages the faculty to establish collaborative research work with
research institutions and Departments of Universities.
The various Departments in the institution have collaborate research work with following
research Institutions
International collaboration
1. King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia
National Collaboration
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Various Departments of University of Kerala
VSSC, Trivandrum
NIIST, Trivandrum
RRC, Trivandrum
RGCB, Trivandrum
SCTIMST, Trivandrum
CUSAT, Cochin
IIT, Bombay
3.2 Research and Publication Output
3.2.1 Give details of the research guides and research students of the institution
(Number of students registered for Ph. D. and M. Phil., fellowship/scholarship,
funding agency, Ph. Ds and M. Phils awarded during the last five years, major
achievements, etc.)
Name of
No of
Department Research
guides
No of
students
registered
for Ph. D
No of
Students
Awarded
Ph. D
No of
Students
Registered
for M. Phil
No of
Students
Awarded
M. Phil
Zoology
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Mathematics
Nine
Twenty three
Nine
Seven
Three
Five
Seven
Six
One
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
25
24
25
25
Five/ year
25
Five
Two
Two
Four
One
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Hindi
English
History
Economics
Philosophy
Malayalam
Arabic
Politics
Psychology*
Statistics*
Geography*
Tamil
3.2.2
Five
Three
Five
Three
Two
Two
One
Six
One
One
Two
Eight
Twenty one
Two
Ten
Twelve
Seven
Ten
Four
Sixteen
Five
One
Fourteen
Twenty one
Five
Three
Two
Two
Two
Nil
Three
Three
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Five/ year
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
25
25
25
25
25
25
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Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Give details of the following:
a) Departments recognized as research centers: Fourteen
Zoology, Physics, Mathematics Chemistry, Botany, English, Malayalam, Hindi, History,
Economics, Philosophy, Arabic, Tamil and Politics
b) Faculty recognized as research guides
Department
Name of research guide
55 (Fifty five)
No of students
Registered
awarded / submitted
Zoology
1. Dr. Francis Sunny
6
1
2. Dr. Susha Dayanandan
2
3. Dr. DA Evans
2
4. Dr. V S Sugunan
5
3
6. Dr. S. Unnikrishnan
6
1
7.Dr. T E Girish
8
3
8. Dr. K. Raju
4
9. Dr. Sobhana Warriar [Retired]
5
5. Dr. George Thomas
Physics
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3
Chemistry
10. Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair
9
4
11. Dr. Sadasivan
12. Dr. Sreedhar
Botany
13. Dr. Oomen P Saj
1
14. Dr. T S Swapana
15. Dr. Murugan
5
16. Dr. T C Kishore Mohan
1
Philosophy
17. Dr. V Sujatha
5
2
19. Dr. R K Surehkumar
5
2
20. Dr. V Swayamprabha
3
21. Dr. Vikraman Achariy
2
22. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup
3
23. Dr. P C Prasannakumar
2
24. Dr. Muraleedharan Nair
1
18. P. Radhaarani
Politics
Hindi
25. Dr. P J Sivakumar
6
3
26. Dr. M S Vinayachandran
6
2
27. Dr. B. Ashok
4
28. Dr. Ganesh M
4
29. Dr. K I Sreekala
1
History
30. Dr. T Thulaseedharan Assary
1
31. Dr. M Noorjam Beevi
2
32. Dr. P F Gopakumar
1
33. Dr. Jadeeja
[Retired]
34.Dr. Johnson P
5
1
Tamil
35. Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj
5
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3
36. Dr. R Rema Devi
1
37. Dr. Nisha Raffi
2
38 Dr. T Vijalalakshmi
4
39. Dr. Meeran Pillai
[Retired]
2
40. Dr. Vethasagayakumar
[Retired]
3
41.Dr. Nainar
[Retired]
1
42.Dr. Rajendran
3
Malayalam
43.Dr. B V Sasikumar
5
44. B Balanandan
5
Economics
45. Dr. R. Pushpakumari
6
46. Dr. V Surendran Nair
1
47. Dr. R Raveedran Pillai
5
2
1
English
48. Dr. Beena Gopinath
1
49. Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla
1
50. Dr. N Subha
Arabic
51. Dr. Illyaskutty
Psychology*
52. Dr. Rita Krishnan
Geography*
[Retired]
4
5
53. Dr. T Neelakantan
5
54. Dr. R Anilkumar
9
Statistics*
55. Dr. Philip Samuel
* Not recognized as research department
1
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2
4
c. Priority area of Research
Details provided in the department profile
d. Ongoing Faculty Research Projects (minor and major projects, funding from
the Government, UGC, DST, CSIR, AICTE, Industry, NGO or International agencies)
Total Major
projects
14
Total Major
projects
19
Total major/minor
Projects
33
Completed
Ongoing
3
11
Completed
Ongoing
6
13
Completed
Ongoing
9
24
Details of Research projects
Name of the Dept
& Name of teacher
Zoology
1. Dr. Francis
Sunny
English
2. Dr. Chandra
Mohan
Chemistry
3. Dr. M L
Harikumaran Nair
4. Dr. Sreedhar
Physics
5. Dr. P R Sobhana
Wariar
6. Dr. T E Girish
Philosophy
7. Dr. V Sujatha
8. Dr. Radha Rani
Politics
9. Dr. V
Muralleedharan
Type of
Project
2 Major
Present Status
&
Amount
sanctioned
1 Ongoing
Rs 20.65 lakhs
1 Completed
Rs 7.33 lakhs
Sponsor
KSCSTE,
of Kerala
Govt
1 Minor
Ongoing
UGC, New
Delhi
UGC, Bangalore
1Minor
1 Major
Ongoing
Rs 6 Lakhs
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, ongoing
1 Major
1 Minor
Ongoing
RS
9.8
lakhsOngoing
KSCSTE, Govt
of Kerala
UGC, Bangalore
1 Major
1 Minor
Completed
Ongoing
UGC
UGC
1Minor
ongoing
UGC, Bangalore
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Nair
1 Minor
10. Dr. PC
Prasannakumar
1 Minor
Rs0.5 lakhs
ongoing
Rs 0.4 lakhs
Completed
Rs0.5 lakhs
Rs0.25 lakhs
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, Bangalore
11. Dr. V
Swayamprabha
1 Minor
12. Dr. T Rajan
Geology
13. Dr. Gangadhar
1Major
On going
Rs3.50 lakhs
KSCSTE, Govt.
of Kerala
1 Major
Completed
UGC, New Delhi
1Minor
Completed
Rs 0.55lakh
Completed
Rs 0.25 lakh
Completed
Rs0.50 lakh
Geography
14. Dr.R.
Anilkumar
Statistics
15. Dr. Philip
Samuel
Hindi
16. Dr. M S
Vinayachandran
17. Dr. J Babu
History
18. Dr. A Jadeeeda
19. Dr. M. Noorjam
Beevi
Tamil
20. Dr.
Vethasaygayakumar
1Minor
Minor
1 Major
1 Minor
1 Major
1 Major
21. Dr. M M
Meeran Pillai
22. Dr. M. Nainar
23. Dr. Nisha Raffi
Economics
24. Dr. J Ebeneson
25. Dr. R Puspa
Kumari
1 Major
1 Major
1 Major
1 Minor
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UGC, Bangalore
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, Bangalore
Ongoing
Rs 2.28 lakhs
Ongoing
Rs 0.4 lakh
UGC, New Delhi
Ongoing
Rs
Ongoing
Rs
Ongoing
Rs
RS 4.38 lakhs
ongoing
UGC, New Delhi
Ongoing
Rs739000
Completed
Rs 0.32 lakh
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, Bangalore
2 Minor
26. Dr. K C
Mathew
1 Minor
27. Dr. R
Raveedran Pillai
Botany
28. Dr. Swapana
1 Major
1 Minor
1 Completed
Rs 0.2 lakhs
1 Ongoing
Rs 0.7 lakh
Completed
Rs 0.35 lakh
Ra4.70 lakhs
ongoing
Rs 1.5 lakhs
ongoing
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, Bangalore
UGC, New Delhi
UGC, Bangalore
e) Ongoing Student Research Projects (title, duration, funding agency, total funding
received for the project).
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Feroz M [Philosophy] – Ethics of Recombinant DNA 2004 Completed ICPR
Leena KR [Philosophy ] – Ethics of Euthanasia –
2004 Completed ICPR
Rajani S [botany]
- Medicinal plant
2009 ongoing
3.2.3.
What are the major achievements of the research activities of the
institution (findings contributed to subject knowledge, to the Industry needs,
community development, patents, etc.)?
The Department of Zoology, under the leadership of Dr. Francis Sunny, and utilizing the
financial assistance from DST, UGC and KSCSTE studied the impact of sewage effluents
on fresh water fish. The team revealed that the effluents seriously affect various
physiological activities such as intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation in fish through
disrupting the endocrine system. The effluents also resulted in ovotestis in fish and
demonstrated self- fertilizing capacity of the ovotestis for the first time. The team also
gave valuable information on the hazards of using plastic bottles and other plastic
material based on their studies in fish.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran and Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar of the Dept. of Geology carried out a research
in developing a Tool kit for overhauling Higher Education in a multidisciplinary approach.
The work was presented at the Transdisciplinarity Conference 2009 in Switzerland. The team
had previously carried out a work, „Virtual Field Geology – Application of Multidimensional
Knowledge packages in Education which was presented at an International Conference on
Informatics, Educational Technology and New Media in Education in Sombor, Serbia. This
got published in the International Journal „Infomedia‟.
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3.2.4
Is there research papers published in refereed journals by the faculty? If
yes, give details for the last five years including citation index and impact factor.
Yes. Total number of Publications in referred journals for the last five
years :
122
Name of faculty
Department
Dr. Francis Sunny
Dr. V S Sugunan
Dr.M L Hari Kumaran Nair
Dr. T C Kishore Mohan
Dr. K. Murugan
Dr. V Sujatha
Dr. S. Rajendran
Dr. Nisha Raffi
Dr. R Rema Devi
Dr. Jadeeda
Dr. M. Noorjam Beevi
Dr. J Siva Kumar
Dr.M S Vvinayachandran
Dr. Sreekala I
Dr. Ganesh M
Dr. Rita Krishnan
Dr. K P Jaikiran
Dr.N Shinu
Dr. G Radhakrishna Kurup
Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair
Dr. R K Suresh kumar
Dr.V Swayamprabha
Dr. Sobhana Warriar
Dr. T E Girish
Dr. Unnikrishan Nair
Dr. Philip Samuel
Zoology
Zoology
Chemistry
Botany
Botany
Philosophy
Tamil
Tamil
Tamil
History
History
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi
Psychology
Geology
Geology
Political Science
Political Science
Political Science
Political Science
Physics
Physics
Physics
Statistics
3.2.4.
No of
Publications
6
1
14
14
18
1
5
6
3
2
3
5
7
2
2
1
2
1
4
7
5
2
5
2
7
Give Details of publication of faculty
Books
Dr. R Anil Kumar
Dr. V Sujatha
Dr. Francis Sunny
Dr. V. S Sugunan
Sri. E. Kuhni Krishnan
Dr. S Rajendran
Geography
Philosophy
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Tamil
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Impact factor
1
2
1
1
2
1
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>1
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<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
>1
<1
<1
<1
<1
>1
<1
<1
Dr. S Thulaseedharana Assary
Dr. P J Sivakumar
Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair
Dr. R K Suresh Kumar
Dr. Ravichandran
History
Hindi
Political Science
Political Science
English
1
1
6
3
2
Geology
2
DVD
Dr.K.P. Jaikiran &
Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar
Articles
Dr. R K Suresh Kumar
Political Science
Sri. E Kunhikrishanan
Zoology
Sri. D Mohana Kumar
Zoology
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran
Geology
Conferences/ Seminars proceedings
12
6
6
3
Dr. M L Harikuamaran Nair
Dr. TC Kishore Kumar
Dr. K Murugan
Dr. Francis Sunny
Dr. V S Sugunan
Sri. E KunhiKrishanan
Sri. K. Aravind Krishnan
Smt. Aruna Devi C
Dr. T Neelakantan
Dr. V Sujatha
Dr. S Rajendran
Dr. D Sivan Kutty
Dr. P J Sivakumar
Dr. Sreekala i
Dr. Ganesh M
Dr. K P Jaikiran
Sri. E V Manoj
Dr. G Radhakrisha Kurup
Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair
Dr. Philip Samuel
Dr. Rita Krishnan
3
13
21
15
12
12
4
2
7
2
8
3
6
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
Chemistry
Botany
Botany
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology
Geography
Philosophy
Tamil
History
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi
Geology
Geology
Political Science
Political Science
Statistics
Psychology
3.3 Consultancy
3.3.1 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the Institution
during the last five years (free of cost and/or remunerative). Who are the
beneficiaries of such consultancy?
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Faculty members of several departments offer consultancy services on a voluntary basis.
The service cannot be implemented on financial basis due to procedural snags and
frequent transfers of faculty.
The areas in which consultancy services are offered include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Preparation of curriculum
Resource Person services
Training for Competitive examinations including Civil Services
Translation services (of text books and related materials)
Soft skills development
The following consultancy services are also provided: All the consultancy services are
open to the public and the students of the neighboring schools and colleges.
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Identification of animal and plant specimens
Consultancy on floriculture and mushroom cultivation
Consultancy on preparation of biological projects, teaching aids.
Consultancy on preparation of project proposal
Consultancy on preparation of SE & UC of Research Project
Consultancy on histopathology of micro slides
Consultancy on biological techniques for research work
Consultancy on Psychological testing
Rock and mineral sample identification
3.3.2 How does the institution publicize the expertise available for consultancy
services?
This is done through media and through academic/government bodies of relevance.
Websites such as www.egeolabs.com (Consultancy in the field of e content development
for education) are also used for this.
3.3.3 How does the institution reward the staff for the consultation provided by
them?
Although the institution does not have an official platform for recognition of such
services, the same, being done purely as a matter of service to the public, does get
mention in the media and other informal bodies.
3.3.4. How does the institution utilize the revenue generated through consultancy
services?
Consultancy is mainly offered on a voluntary basis.
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3.4 Extension Activities
3.4.1 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
Extension activities? (NSS, NCC, YRC and other NGOs)
Students and teachers of this college actively participate in extension activities.
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Students of Psychology have participated in a research survey by All India Radio
Faculty of Psychology engaged in counseling
The Army and Naval wing of the college are very vibrant. Cadets of the college have
been selected to participate in competitive activities at the national level. Several students
have attained entry into the armed services as commissioned officers.
The NSS unit of the college has secured several prizes and trophies for the commendable
services rendered to the community. A wide range of activities like community
development, social work, health and hygiene, eye and blood donation, campus cleaning
and beautification, AIDS awareness, etc. are regularly conducted by the college. The
college organizes lectures, competitions, etc. to promote extension activities.
NSS volunteers and NCC cadets are given grace marks for admission to the various
courses.
3.4.2. What are the outreach programmes organized by the institution? How are
they integrated with the academic curricula?
The institution organizes its outreach programs through the NSS and the NCC. The NCC
cadets of the college have been in the forefront of activities. They have participated in
social service activities like blood donation, eye donation motivation, anti-leprosy drive,
AIDS awareness campaigns, etc. Some of our students have actively participated in the
"Suchithwa Keralam-Sundara Keralam", movement organised by the Government of
Kerala.
Besides there are efforts from the members of faculty to carry out outreach programmes.
3.4.3 How does the institution promote college-neighborhood network in which
students acquire attitude for service and training, contributive to community
development?
The annual ten-day camp of the NSS units of the college is usually held in villages where the
students take part in community development activities like laying new roads, building new
houses, organizing public health awareness campaigns, blood donation campaigns,etc. Some
of the students are engaged in literacy programmes both in governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
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3.4.4 What are the initiatives taken by the institution to have a partnership with
University / Research institutions / Industries / NGOs etc. for extension activities?
Proposals are submitted for approval by the UGC and other administrative bodies before
actually engaging in extension activities.
3.4.5 How has the local community benefited by the institution? (Contribution of
the institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes,
partnering with NGOs and GOs)
Students of the nearby institutions are given awareness classes on a variety of topics like
public hygiene, student discipline, civic sense and legal awareness. Teachers of the
college provide professional assistance for the conduct of literacy and other academic
campaigns.
3.4.6
How has the institution involved the community in its extension activities?
(Community participation
networking, ettc)
in
institutional
development,
institution-community
The activities of the National Service Scheme and the NCC units have a community
interface. Community representatives are actively involved in these and thereby the needs
of the community are properly addressed through the various programmes of these
bodies.
3.4.7 Any awards or recognition received by the faculty / students / Institution for
the extension activities?
The University College, Trivandrum got the institutional award of the State Government
for Blood Donation for the year 2006. This was in recognition of its efforts in voluntary
blood donations made for the poor and underprivileged sections of the society who
approach
Govt.
Hospitals for medical aid. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme have received
recognition for their community work. Shri. Rahul, Dept of English received a best
volunteer award at a National Youth Camp held in Chennai during 2007. Several
volunteers of the college have been selected to participate in National camps in different
parts of the country.
The cadets of the NCC units have also received recognition over the past five years. Miss.
Pooja, Dept. of Geography was selected as the best cadet in a NCC Naval Camp held
during 2007. A Senior cadet of the NCC Army unit of the College got the title of
Lieutanant in 2008.
3.5 Collaborations
3.5.1 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the following
organizations:
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Most of the departments are having collaborate research work with Departments of
Universities in Kerala and other Research institutions in India
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local bodies/ community . Local Panchayaths are involved in student projects,
especially surveys and resource mapping of the students in the Departments of
Geography and Economics.
State offered The teaching and research departments of the institution have
research linkages with organizations in the State such as the TBGRI, CESS, CDS
and almost all departments of the University of Kerala.
National The institution has linkages with the NIIST, VSSC, IIT Bombay and
the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.
International . King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia
Joint work and a publication with Faculty member of the Faculty of Education, University
of Novisad, Sombor, Serbia.
Industry
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Service sector: In collaboration with the Health Dept. institution extends the
whole hearted support for the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme. Blood
Donation is also done whenever a situation demands it.
3.5.2 How has the institution benefited from the collaboration?
(a) Curriculum development
(b) Internship
(c) On-the-job training
(d) Faculty exchange and development
(e) Research
(f) Consultancy
(g) Extension
(h) Publication
(i) Student Placement
Curriculum development being within the purview of the University, the linkage does not
benefit the college much in that area. Collaborations afford more opportunities for associate
ships, attending seminars, workshops etc which aid in faculty development and exchange.
Naturally linkages boost research by opening up avenues for collaborative work and result in
the publications of co-authored papers.
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3.5.3 Does the institution have any MoU/ MoC / mutually beneficial agreements
signed with
A) Other academic institutions
B) Industry
C) Other agencies:
No, the institution has not signed any agreements with any of the above category of
institutions.
3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.6.1 What are the significant innovations / good practices in Research, Consultancy
and
Extension activities of the institution?
14 Departments recognized as Research centers and have collaboration with National
level research institute.
12 Departments offer M. Phil courses, The only institution offers M. Phil Courses apart
from Universities in the State
Most of the Research guides have publication of articles in refereed journals by most of
the faculty having citation index and impact factor >1.
Some of the faculty members have citation index 13.
Faculty members presented paper / chaired scientific session in the international seminars
abroad and In India. Faculty member take up major/ minor research projects
Research in Knowledge Management in Higher Education that has led to important
works.
Students presenting paper in Science Congress and other National / International
conferences. Significant contributions by teachers in the field of research, which helped
them to publish papers in reputed International Journals.
Evaluative observations in the earlier report and the action taken on
them
With the huge amount of research findings generated, it would be a fruitful exercise to
consolidate the same on the basis of an appropriate framework. It is highly commendable
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that some research products find application at the empirical level. But efforts are needed
in the dissemination of the research findings.
The Research Committee of the College has as its prime agenda the setting up of a
framework of research based on the high standards of tradition built up by the institution.
It has been stated that the College presently has 55 research guides, 22 major research
projects, 14 research departments and 141 research scholars. Thus the research
parameters of the College are rich and varied. The IQAC would soon launch a web based
knowledge dissemination system for disseminating abstract of the works carried out by
students/research scholars and teachers of the institution.
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Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What are the infrastructure facilities available for:
(a)
Academic activities?
Besides the adequate number of rooms for conducting classes, the departments have seminar
halls equipped with LCD projectors and computers. The laboratories are well-equipped and
the college has an advanced molecular biology laboratory in the Department of Botany. Apart
from these the following facilities too augment the academic activities:
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Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) with sufficient computers to
enable Post Graduate and M.Phil Students and research scholars to carry out
their project work well and in good time.
Edusat enabled hall enables the students to participate in country wide class
rooms aired through satellite.
The general library as well as the department libraries caters well to the
reference needs of the student community.
Computer laboratories with internet connection and networked departments
are of benefit to the students.
Langauage Laboratory for enhancing the language competencies in students.
Career Guidance and Placement Cell motivates and guides the students to
procure employment after studies.
Grievance Redressal Cell addresses problems faced by the students
An IAS Coaching Centre trains students for the UPSC Civil Services
Examination.
Well-maintained botanical garden.
Co-curricular activities?
National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) units provide students with
opportunities for personality development and to promote the cause of nation building.
Womens‟ Study Unit is a platform available for students and staff to undergo informal
education and training in different fields.
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Anti- Ragging Cell of the College is quite organizes programmes to impart
about the adverse effects of ragging.
awareness
The Alumni Association of the College gives opportunities to the former students to take part
in the developmental activities of the college.
(c)
Extra –curricular activities and sports?
The College has good facilities for Extra curricular activities and sports.
Nature club, Drama club and Weekly forums for student personality development provide
avenues for extra curricular activities.
The College has facilities for giving training to students in the following sports and games:
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Handball
Volley ball
Ball Badminton
Kabaddi
4.1.2 Enclose the Master Plan of the college campus indicating the existing physical
infrastructure and the projected future expansions.
a. Existing infrastructural facilities
The College, located in the heart of Trivandrum city, has a total area of 10.62 acres spread
out in two blocks on either side of the arterial M.G Road. There are a total of 16 blocks of
buildings housing the 23 Teaching Departments and a General Library. There are a total of
86 class rooms apart from laboratories, libraries and computer rooms. Other physical
infrastructural facilities of the college include an Online Education and Research Centre
with a total of 30 computers that are connected to the internet, an air conditioned hall with
studio facilities for participating in Edusat programmes, two auditoriums of which one has
a capacity to seat more than 250 persons and rooms for NCC, NSS and Naval units.
Facilities for students‟ amenities include a canteen, ladies waiting block housed in a two
storied building with four rooms and toilets and a room for the College Union.
b. Projected future expansion
The College experiences scarcity of space for new constructions. However, there are
plans to convert the tiled block in the Southern part into a two storey building and
also to construct an additional floor above the Islamic History block. These are
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subject to evaluation reports of the Public Works Department, Government of
Kerala, and the department responsible for construction activities of Government
buildings. Efforts are afoot to construct a Fitness lab as well as Nets for cricket for
students and staff.
4.1.3 Has the institution augmented the infrastructure to keep pace with its
academic growth? If yes, specify the facilities and the amount spent during the
last five years.
Yes, the College has raised the level of infrastructure to keep pace with its academic
growth. These include:
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In the area of e enabling education and educational administration, the
college has spent Rs. 48.50 lakhs for purchasing computers, software and
computer peripherals.
The college has now a modern language laboratory that has been
constructed at a cost of Rs 8.00 lakhs and having 11 computers
New computer labs have been set up in the departments of Mathematics,
Statistics and Geography with a total expenditure of Rs. 15 lakhs.
A fully air-conditioned hall with Satellite Connectivity has been constructed
for enabling participation in Edusat programmes.
General Library has been upgraded by the acquisition of computers, printers
and photo copy machine.
Towards raising the level of student amenities in the College, the infrastructural
have been improved as mentioned below:
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facilities
Improvement of the facilities in the ladies waiting room
Construction of a new levorotary for boys
4.1.4 Does the institution provide facilities like common room, separate rest rooms for
women students and staff?
Yes, the institution has a two storied building having four rooms, toilets and rest facilities for
women students and staff.
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4.1.5 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is
optimally utilized?
The house committee of the institution deals with the utilization of space for academic and co
curricular activities. The institution also caters to the academic needs of different institutions
such as the Institution of Distance Education, University of Kerala.
4.1.6 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of the differently-abled students?
The institution, at the planning stage itself, considers all aspects of convenience in the new
infrastructure for different categories of persons, including the differently-abled.
4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure
4.2.1 What is the budget allocation for the maintenance of (last year‟s data)
a. Land
b. Building being a Government institution the Public Works Dept. takes care of
the land and building development.
c. Furniture
Rs. 4.7 lakhs
d. Equipment Rs 90 lakhs
e. Computers Rs 7.2 lakhs
f. Vehicles
Nil
4.2.2 How does the institution ensure optimal utilization of budget allocated for various
activities?
The College Council is the apex body of the institution that plans and executes developmental
activities. The CDC (College Development Committee) chaired by the District Collector
meet periodically to ensure that the budget allocated for Development is utilized properly.
4.2.3 Does the institution appoint staff for maintenance and repair? If not, how are the
infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained?
The institution is owned by the Government of Kerala and hence the major maintenance and
repair works are carried out through the Public Works Department of the Government.
However, minor and most urgent repair works are done using the available PTA and CDC
funds by appointing ad hoc workers. The computers of the OERC and those of the
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Departments that are part of the LAN are maintained through an annual maintenance contract
with an approved agency utilizing the PTA funds.
4.3 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3.1
Does the library have a Library Advisory Committee? What are its major
responsibilities?
Yes, there is a Library Advisory Committee for the College in which there are 22 members of
the College Council including the Librarian. The Committee plans developmental activities
of the library including library expansion, purchase of new books and periodicals and library
reforms.
4.3.2
How does the library ensure access, use and security of materials?
The General Library has a total of 28, 352 books of which 3082 belong to the reference
category. The books are available for students for reading and borrowing. Computer in the
Library with internet connection is also available for the use of the students. The books are
kept in rooms with sufficient security and the team of staff takes care of them. Besides, the
library offers several add on services such as email alerts about subject specific articles and
papers to the teaching staff.
4.3.3
What are the various support facilities available in the library? (Computers,
internet, band width, reprographic facilities etc.)
The library has a total of 6 computers which are connected to a broad band Internet. There is
a photocopying machine and computer printer.
4.3.4
How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important
journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on new books
and journals during the last five years.
The library has a Purchase Committee which acquires books for the General library and the
Department libraries. The selection of current titles and other reading materials is made by
subject specialists of the individual departments. A total of Rs. 42.65 lakhs
has been
spent for the purchase of new books during the last five years.
4.3.5
Give details on the access of the on-line and Internet services in the library to
the students and faculty? (Hours, frequency of use, subscriptions, licensed
software etc.).
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Library offers internet services to students and staff. There are no specified hours for internet
usage in the library. However, students are encouraged to use the internet facilities during
lunch hours and other non class hours.
A Knowledge Portal, www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being maintained by the Librarian
for the benefit of students and staff. This portal serves as a gateway for the dissemination of
open source journals and e books that are classified on the basis of subject.
4.3.6
Are the library services computerized? If yes, to what extent?
The library is computerized and efforts are on to deliver library services in an online manner.
Email alerts about subject specific articles and papers are provided by the library for the
benefit of faculty members. The library has initiated the process of digitization of books. As a
pilot phase the library has started digitizing heritage books under a 1 Lakh project utilizing
the plan funds.
The library is in the process of converting its Catalogue of books into a digital mode, a step
in the direction of automation of library services. For this „Software for University Library‟
(SOUL) has been acquired and the work in this direction is on.
4.3.7
Does the institution make use of INFLIBNET / DELNET/IUC facilities? If yes,
give details.
No the library does not provide these facilities at present.
4.3.8
What initiatives are taken by the library staff to enrich the faculty and students
with its latest acquisitions?
General Library assists the Departmental Libraries in the procuring of new books. Subject
specific books that are purchased by the Departments are displayed in the Department
libraries as new arrivals.
4.3.9
Does the library have interlibrary borrowing facility? If yes, give details of the
facility
No the library doesn‟t have that facility.
4.3.10
What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually- and
physically- Challenged persons?
The library doesn‟t have any special arrangements for the mentioned class of persons at
present.
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4.3.11 List the infrastructural development of the library over the last two years
The library has over the last two years acquired computers and reprographic facilities.
4.3.12 What other information services are provided by the library to its users?
Other than whatever listed above, the General library assists the faculty and students in
accessing the online versions of subject specific books and journals.
4.4 ICT as Learning Resources
4.4.1 Does the Institution have up-to-date computer facility? If yes, give details on the
available hardware and software (Number of computers, computer-students ratio,
stand alone facility, LAN facility, configuration, licenced software etc.)
Teaching departments, libraries and office have up to date computer facility. Moreover, there
is an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) having 30 computers, two printers, one
scanner and an LCD projector and a language laboratory with 11 computers with necessary
softwares. Computers of the teaching Departments and the office are interconnected using
LAN with the Server placed in the OERC. The Windows and Server softwares are licenced.
There are a total of 102 computers and the computer-students ratio is 1:31.
4.4.2 Is there a central computing facility? If yes, how is it utilized for staff to students?
The Online Education and Research Centre serves as a central computing facility
for the
college which offers computing and internet services to staff and students. CD writing and
printing of downloaded documents is another facility being offered by the OERC. The LCD
projector in the OERC is used for giving demonstration classes to staff and students in
computer skills.
4.4.3 How are the faculty facilitated to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning
materials? What are the facilities available in the college for such efforts?
The IQAC organizes programmes to motivate teachers to prepare computer aided
teaching/learning materials, mostly using open softwares and tools. The OERC also supports
these endeavors by providing infrastructural support. The Department of Geology, for
example has a fully developed Audio-Visual laboratory which is effectively used for
Teaching/Learning activities. Teachers engage Multimedia classes for teaching concepts that
involve complex visualizations and Post Graduate student Seminar presentations take place in
the laboratory using computer and LCD projector.
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4.4.4 Does the Institution have a website? How frequently is it updated? Give details.
The College has a website www.universitycollege.in which is updated annually.
4.4.5 How often does the institution plan and upgrade its computer systems? What is the
provision made in the annual budget for update, deployment and maintenance of
the computers in the institution?
Most of the updating and maintenance of the computers are done with the help of special
funds ear marked for the purpose by the Director of Collegiate Education and the
Government of Kerala. The PTA provides assistance to the teaching Departments for
carrying out minor maintenance and updation works of its computers.
4.4.6 How are the computers and their accessories maintained? (AMC etc.)
The Computers of the OERC, the Language laboratory and the Department computers that
are part of the LAN are serviced and maintained through an Annual Maintenance Contract
(AMC) signed with Tech Vendors, Trivandrum.
4.5 Other Facilities
4.5.1 Give details of the following facilities:
a) Capacity of the hostels (to be given separately for boys and Girls)
There is no separate hostel for the College. The students mostly
avail
themselves of the hostel facilities of the University of Kerala (For Girls) and the
Govt. of Kerala (For Boys).
b) Occupancy
N.A.
c) Rooms in the hostel N.A.
d) Recreational facilities
The two auditoriums provide venues for recreational activities for students and staff.
The Staff Club of the College, comprising the Teaching faculty organizes get together
in connection with annual festivals and retirement of teachers. Talks, Cultural
programmes and feast are part of such functions. The Student union organizes cultural
programmes such as Arts Fest, Film Fest and special celebrations to mark national
festivals.
e) Sports and Games (Indoor and Outdoor) facilities
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The College has a large play ground in the front separate courts for Volley ball,
Hand ball Ball Badminton Kabaddi. For Indoor games and other events the
students utilize the nearby University Stadium. The College play ground is
utilized for sports and games competitions.
f) Health and Hygiene (Health Care centre, Ambulance, Nurse, Qualified Doctor)
(full time/ part time etc.)
The College doesn‟t have separate facilities for Health Care as its Staff and
Students are entitled to use the well equipped University Health Centre that is in
the adjacent compound across the road. Efforts are on to establish a new Fitness
lab for the staff and students within the college premises.
The National Service Scheme and the National Cadets Corps units of the College
engage in health care activities such as voluntary blood donation (the college is
one of the active blood donating institutions of the city) and organizing health
awareness programmes.
4.5.2 How does the institution ensure participation of women in intra-and interinstitutional sports competitions and cultural activities?
The College has a Women‟s Study unit that promotes participation of women in main stream
activities of the College. Some of the programmes such as the Annual Legal Literacy Classes
are held in association with the Women‟s Study unit. Besides, the unit organizes its own
programmes aimed at Women empowerment, Self employment and Cultural development.
For sports and games the Department of Physical Education facilitates participation of
students in general. In the various events like foot ball, hand ball, swimming, hockey etc.
special attention is given to ensure participation of adequate number of girl students.
4.5.3 Give details of the common facilities available with the Institution (Staff room, day
care centre, common room for students, rest rooms, health centre, vehicle parking,
guest house, Canteen, telephone, internet cafe, transport, drinking water etc.).
The institution offers common facilities to lady staff and girl students for rest, a Canteen for
staff and students, PTA room with facilities for photocopying and telephone and a play
ground.
4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.6.1 What innovations/best practices in „Infrastructure and Learning Resources‟ are in
vogue or adopted/adapted by the institution?
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The institution has adapted best practices such as the usage of Educational Technology in its
academic activities, computerized attendance system, computerized admission system for
Undergraduate Programs, use of Edusat facilities for enriching Teaching/Learning (Teachers
of the College serve as resource persons for Edusat Classes) and the use of Online Education
and Research Centre for learning and research.
4.7. For Re-accreditation
4.7.1 Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken
on them
a. Existing infrastructure and manpower both in Arts and Science Departments may be fully
utilized for developing interdisciplinary areas such as Mass Media, Journalism, teaching of
Functional Arabic, Environmental Science, Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology,
Industrial Chemistry, Informatics etc. Initially Government Support could be sought to the
Development of strong competencies in these upcoming areas.(Peer Team Report, 2003)
The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are
Communicative English, Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. Similarly, the
institution has a new Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.
b. Computerization of the Library and administration need to be carried out expeditiously.
Both the Library and administration have been computerized. The Library offers various
services to the students and staff such as Email alerts about Current contents in specific areas
and internet browsing. A project is on to digitize the books belonging to the Heritage
Category. Efforts are on to automate library services too.
The administration is now computerized as well as connected to the LAN. Office staff is
being trained in Office automation in order to accelerate the process of change.
4.7.2. What are the other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by
the institution since the previous Assessment and Accreditation with regard to
Infrastructure and Learning Resources?
The College constituted an Internal Quality Assurance Cell soon after it got accredited by the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The prime agenda of the Cell was to act in
conformity with the suggestions proposed by the peer team. The setting up of a Research
Committee, starting of three successful add-on courses, making available the Internet to all
research scholars, computerization of the library, setting up of a formal redressal mechanism
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and setting up of sub-committees for resource generation and consultancy services are some
of the major initiatives taken up in pursuance of the recommendations of NAAC. While the
College is deeply indebted to the peer team and the Accreditation Council in particular, the
staff and students of this 133-year old institution wish that it will continue to generate ample
patronage from august academic bodies.
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Criterion V : Student Support and Progression
5.1 Profile
5.1.1 Profile (General, SC/ST, OBC) of students for the last two batches
2008-09
Course
Total
Male
Female
Degree
2264
1486
728
P.G.
653
175
478
M.Phil
90
24
66
Ph.D
132
50
82
Total
Male
Female
SC
ST
OBC
SC
ST
OBC
2007-08
Course
Degree
1955
1222
733
407
44
766
P.G.
586
206
380
74
17
219
M.Phil
48
21
27
11
0
18
Ph.D
129
54
75
25
0
36
5.1.2 What are the efforts made by the Institution to minimize the drop out rate and
facilitate course completion by the students?
All the teaching departments offer counseling to the students through their interactions
outside the class hours in the tutorial sessions. The economically backward students get the
benefit of financial assistance of the Government in the form of scholarships. Various
endowment prizes and merit awards instituted in the different departments offer the students
a motivation to excel in their studies. Class PTA meetings organized at the department level
address issues such as student absenteeism and underperformance.
5.1.3 On an average, what percentage of the students progress to further studies and
for employment? Give details for the last two years (U.G to P.G to Ph.D and/ or
to employment?
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Under Graduate level
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Self
Other
Employment
2007-08
52%
20%
12 %
6%
2006-07
54%
18%
16%
12%
Post Graduate level
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Self
Other
Employment
2007-08
25 %
45 %
15 %
15%
2006-07
20 %
48%
20 %
12%
5.1.4 How does the institution facilitate the placement of its outgoing students? What
proportions of the graduating students have been employed? (Average of the last
five years)
A Placement Cell functions in the college and assists students in appearing for job interviews
and examinations by the private and multinational companies in India. The Cell also supports
students by giving counseling and through personality development initiatives. Timely
information about different job openings in different sectors of the Indian job market is
provided to students through circulars at the departmental level. Though exact proportion
cannot be mentioned, it can be said that a sizeable proportion of the Post Graduates get
employed in various organizations.
5.1.5.
How does the institution facilitate and support students for appearing and
qualifying in various competitive examinations/ Give details of the number of
students coached, appeared and qualified in various competitive examinations.
(Average of the last five years) (UGC-CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, CAT, GRE,
TOEFL, GMAT, Civil Services Exam etc)
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Individual departments support students in preparing for UGC-CSIR NET examinations by
conducting orientation classes during the tutorial sessions. The College has a Coaching
Centre dedicated for training students for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services
(Preliminary)Examination in which about 90-100 students are trained every year in two
batches.
Students are also assisted in appearing for the examinations like GATE.
Interactions of students with meritorious alumni are also organized by the departments as
motivational exercise.
5.1.6.
Give a comparative analysis of the institutional academic performance with
reference to other colleges of the affiliating University and the University
average. (Pass percentage, distinctions, gold medals, and University Ranks)
Under Graduate
Year
Pass
University pass
Percentage
percentage
Ranks
2008-09
80.00
68.51
7
2007-08
77.00
71.31
10
2006-07
66.00
74.90
3
2005-06
81.00
72.75
1
2004-05
78.00
74.53
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5.2
Student Support
5.2.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus, handbook and other student
information material annually? If yes, what is the information disseminated to students
through these publications?
The College publishes an annual calendar and prospectus with information on the various
departments, courses being offered, their intake and other infrastructural facilities available.
The information about the college and its departments is also available in the college website
www.universitycollege.in.
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5.2.2 Does the institution provide financial aid to students? If yes, specify the type and
number of scholarships/freeships given to the students during the last academic
year by the institution (other than those provided by the social welfare
departments of the State or Central Governments)
Apart from the Government scholarships and fee concessions, there are departmental
initiatives to help indigent students. Endowment awards too have been instituted by several
departments.
5.2.3 Give details of schemes for student welfare? (Insurance, subsidized canteen
facilities, special diets, student counseling support, „earn while you learn‟
scheme, etc.).
The College, being a public institution has several student welfare schemes. There is a
college canteen that provides food at subsidized rates for students. The Women‟s Study Unit
has over the last five years organized functions aimed at the welfare of girl students. These
included training in artificial flower making, life skills development, legal counseling and
personality development. The National Service Scheme units of the College organizes
programmes aimed at development of student personality through annual camps, special
initiatives such as „legal literacy‟ classes
conducted on an annual basis and training
programme.
The job oriented add - on courses (Communicative English, Tourism and Hospitality, and
Functional Arabic) offered at the degree level is aimed at imparting professional skills to
students. Students of the college are sent to various outside- the- campus competitions such
as quizzes, debates and the like. The Army and Navy wings of the NCC unit of the college
also conduct co-curricular programmes every year.
The National Service Scheme has now four units in the College and has a total capacity of
400 volunteers. Annual events of the NSS such as the Legal Literacy classes for graduate
Students and the annual ten-day special camps are aimed at developing student personalitiy.
Besides, volunteers get opportunities to attend state and national camps organized by the
NSS. In the National Camp held in Chennai during January, 2008, Mr. Rahul, volunteer
secretary of the College unit was selected Best Participant.
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Programme Officers and
Volunteer Secretaries of the NSS take active role in the organization of various events in the
College.
5.2.4 What types of support services are available to overseas students?
Although the College does not have a regular admittance of overseas students, they do get
enrolled occasionally. When they do, the main setbacks they face are related to language and
culture. This is overcome by assistance given from the Departments during the early student
days in integrating into the mainstream. The College, on its part, extends hospitality by
facilitating accommodation as well as offering customized training modules.
5.2.5 Give details of the placement and counseling services for the students?
The student Placement and Guidance Cell offers facilities for students to improve their job
skills as well as to acquire employability factors. The Cell, upon request from prospective
employers, organizes campus recruitment programmes. The Cell has organized several such
drives during the last five years and 85 students were placed in multinational companies. IT
majors like Infosys, TCS, Tata AIG, Wipro and ITC have recruited final year graduate
students from the College through campus interviews.
5.2.6 How does the institution encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills among the
students?
Although the College does not have any specific initiative aimed at improving entrepreneurial
skills, the Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) of the College prepares students
for venturing into profitable pursuits.
5.2.7 Does the faculty participate in academic and personal counseling? If yes, please
give details of services provided during the last academic year?
The faculty members engage students in counseling to discuss, and resolve academic and
personal issues. The Staff Council discusses issues regarding student participation in
academic activities. The Student Grievance Cell offers a platform for personal counseling of
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students. The class PTA meetings are specially meant for addressing personal issues of
students and interacting with their parents or guardians.
5.2.8 Is there a separate guidance and counseling centre for women students? If yes,
enumerate the activities of the centre.
There is a separate guidance and counseling centre for girl students. The various programmes
organized during the last five years are:
Sl. No.
1.
Date
March 2004
Programme
Women Empowerment
Nature of
Resource
programme
person
Seminar
Smt. Sugatha
kumari
2.
October, 2004
Legal Campus Clinic
Counseling
Addl. Sub Judge,
Shri. S.S. Vasan
3.
November,
„Life Skill
2005
Development for
Lecture
Dr. Sarada
Rajeevan
Women
Empowerment‟
4.
5.
November,
Artificial flower
Training
Dr. Valsala
2005
making
programme
kumari
February, 2006
Violence against
Lecture
Dr. T.N. Seema
Talk
Dr. B. Sandhya
women
6.
October, 2007
Women and Society
IPS
7.
November,
Women and Law
Talk
2007
8.
December,
Kumary
Dowry System
Discussion
2007
9.
October, 2007
Advt. Geena
Smt.
A.G. Oleena
Women and Society
Talk
Dr. B. Sandhya
IPS
10.
March, 2008
International Women‟s Talk
Smt K.K. Shylaja
Day
MLA
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5.2.9 Is there a cell/committee constituted for prevention/action against sexual
harassment of women students? If yes, detail its constitution and enumerate its
activities (issues addressed during the last two years)
Yes, the College has constituted a committee for the prevention of harassment of women
students. A lady faculty member is the Convener of the Committee and nominated faculty
members assist the Convener. The cell attends to any specific complaints in this regard. The
Heritage institution upholds highest values of Kerala Culture and there has not been
incidences in this direction.
5.2.10 Does the institution have a grievance redressal cell? If yes, what are its
functions? Detail the major grievances addressed during the last two years.
Every department has a grievance cell led by the Head of the Department. Student complaints
are addressed to the Head who then passes it on to the staff council. Serious issues are
discussed in the staff meetings and the rest are sorted out in an informal manner. Student feed
back about teachers and teaching is collected regularly and forms the basis for quality
improvement. Since the post graduate courses are semesterised, Continuous Assessment
(CA) has been made compulsory. Any complaint/grievance on the granting of credits under
CA is also dealt with by the department Cell.
However, under special circumstances the College Council sets up special bodies to resolve
serious issues that affect students and college.
5.2.11 Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills/literacy for all students in the
curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of proficiency.
The Curriculum doesn‟t provide for the acquisition of computer skills for all students.
However, the College has a Computer Centre that caters to the needs of the student
community. The computer operator employed by the College PTA gives special assistance to
students reaching the centre in basic computing skills and also in internet browsing. Besides,
the tutorial sessions organized at the department level give opportunities to students for
acquiring these skills.
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5.2.12 What value-added courses are introduced by the institution to develop life skills;
career training; community orientation; good citizenship and personality
development of students?
Add -on courses offered at the degree level on Communicative English, Tourism and
Hospitality, and Functional Arabic equip students with skills needed for better placement.
Field visit to jail and rehabilitation centers by students and teachers of the Department of
Philosophy in the year 2008 was an exercise aimed at inculcating social responsibility in
students. Distribution of food to the inmates using the funds donated by our alumni was
another worthy exercise.
Annual ten - day camps of the NSS as well as the training camps of the Army and the Navy
wings of the NCC give special emphasis to developing a good value system in students.
Personality development is another aim of such programmes.
5.2.13 How does the institution ensure safety and security of the students, faculty and
the institutional assets?
The College has constituted a Discipline Committee comprising senior members of faculty to
invigilate the campus on a regular basis. It has two aims: one, to ensure the regular conduct
of classes; and two, to persuade students to make use of leisure time constructively.
Of late, the Government has taken into cognizance the collection of archivable material
including authentic paintings in the campus. The onus of security of this heritage institution
now lies with the Government.
5.3
Student Activities
5.3.1 Does the institution have an Alumni Association?
The college has an alumni association whose meetings are mostly organized in the college
campus itself. Many alumni participate including senior citizens. The meetings also discuss
steps to be taken for the development of the College. These suggestions are conveyed to the
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College Council through the Principal. Besides, there are also department- wise alumni
associations, of which the ones maintained by the Physics and Chemistry Departments are
notable.
The University College Alumni Senior Citizen‟s Association (UCASA) is a registered body
(Reg. No. T 4035/06) and its current office bearers are:
President
:
Mr. S. Ayyappan Nair IAS (Rtd)
Vice President
:
1. Mr. S. sukumaran Potti
2. Capt. N.N. Nair (Rtd)
Secretary
:
Col. N.J. Sankar (Rtd)
Treasurer
:
M. S. A. Azeem
The website of the association is
www. Universitycollegealumnisca.web.com
During the last two years the alumni association has participated in several developmental
activities of the College. This included financial assistance to meritorious students and
assistance towards the beautification of the college campus.
Details of the top ten alumni occupying prominent positions
The top ten alumni of the institution who hold prominent positions include:
1. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair,
President International Academics of Astronautics
( Former Chairman, ISRO )
2. Shri. T.P. Sreenivasan
Ambassador, Indian Embassy, Washington D.C.
3. Dr. P.K. Iyengar,
Indian Nuclear Scientist
4. Padmasree Thanu Padmanabhan Dean, IUCAA, Pune
5. Shri. P.C. Chacko
Member of Parliament, India
6. Shri. Kris Gopalakrishnan,
CEO, Infosys
7. Shri. S.M. Vijayanand IAS
Secretary to the Govt. of Kerala
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8. Shri. K. Jacob Punnoose IPS
Director General of Police, Kerala State
9. Shri. Shaji N. Karun
Noted Film Director (National Awardee)
10. Professor E. D Jemmis
Director, ICER, Trivandrum
Details of the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the institution.
Eminent alumni are invited by the various departments to share their experience for
motivating students. Alumni contribute to the growth and development of the institution
through generously supporting the various activities of the institution. Their contribution in
the beautification of the Centenary auditorium is a case in point. Similarly alumni meets in
the College also provides a platform for discussion of developmental issues of the institution.
The office bearers of the alumni association has close links with the college administration in
giving suggestions for reforms and volunteering support for developmental activities.
5.3.2 How does the institution encourage the students to participate in extra curricular
activities including sports and games? Give details on the achievement of
students during the last two years. (Institution level, Inter University/Inter
state/National/International)?
The staff advisor of the College takes initiative in the overall welfare of students. Besides, the
college gives charge to faculty members to support students who participate in quiz
programmes, arts fests and sports competitions. A senior faculty member in charge of quiz
and debate selects students for various inter collegiate and state level competitions. Many
students of the college have won prestigious quiz competitions. The College gives special
attention to the students participating in the University Youth festivals. Two faculty members
including one lady lecturer are appointed as accompanying teachers to support the student
participants. Also, the PTA spends considerable sum for the student expenses incurred in
connection with such events. Miss. Ritu Prakash of the final B.A. English secured the
maximum points in the Kerala University Youth Festival of 2007 and was got the prestigious
Kalathilakam title.
The Department of Physical Education organizes special training camps to prepare students
for sports and games both within and outside the state. The College Hand ball team has won
the South India Inter University Hand Ball competitions organized at Trivandrum in 2008
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and University level competitions in St. Cyril‟s College, Adoor in 2007. Mr. Rajeshkumar of
II B.Sc Geology has won a National level title in the competitions in fencing held during
December 2008. Mr Abhiram of I B.Sc Zoology represented the State and the University in
Water polo at the national level and won First prize. Besides, several students from the
college have won sports awards and recognitions.
Miss. Binitha A.N. Research Scholar, Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist
Award at the State level in 2007.
5.3.3 How does the institution involve and encourage students to publish materials like
catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material?
A faculty member is given charge of guiding and supporting students in the publishing of a
college magazine. College magazines published annually give opportunities to students to
express their literary skills.
Besides, individual departments also encourage students in literary activities. The Exhibition
of famous writers organized by the students of the Department of English in the year 2008
was with the active support of the department faculty, both in terms of financial assistance
and creative support.
The annual ten day camps being organized by the National Service Scheme units of the
College devote special attention in this regard. Students with the guidance of the Programme
officers publish wall papers on all camp days describing the camp activities in a creative
fashion.
5.3.4 Does the College have a student council or any similar body? Give details on its
constitution, major activities and funding.
The College has a democratically elected student union which looks after student welfare
through its various programmes. The College Union comprises a Chairman, Vice Chairman,
General Secretary, Treasurer, Arts Club Secretary and Representatives from the Departments.
Besides, there are two University Union Councillors who represent the College students in
the Kerala University Union. The major activities of the union include organizing of debates,
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discussions and talks on relevant issues involving local leaders, ministers and people from the
literary field, Arts Fest of two days that give opportunities to students to express their talents,
film fest and the College Day. Staff Advisor and other faculty members assist students in the
holding of competitions. College union receives funds for its various programmes from the
donations from students and faculty as well as from the PTA. University Union also supports
the College Union in organizing different programmes.
5.3.5 Give details of the various academic and administrative bodies and their
activities (academic and administrative), which have student representations in
them.
The College upholds democratic values and there is representation of all stake holders in
the day to day activities. Student representation is given in most of the bodies including the
Discipline Committee, Anti Ragging cell and the Advisory Committee of the NSS
5.3.6 Does the institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feed back from
its graduates and from employers, to improve the growth and development of the
institution?
Graduates of the institution often visit their alma mater and interact with the faculty.
This is a source of general feed back on the academic programmes and co curricular
activities. Such feed backs are utilized by most faculty members in the fine tuning of
the academic activities.
Employers have an interface with the Placement Cell and this gives opportunities for
feed back about the quality of the graduates, their employability etc. Such feed backs
are often discussed in the academic bodies of the institution for corrective measures.
5.6 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression
5.6.1
Give details of institutional best practices towards Student Support and
Progression
Alumni, during their visit to the departments where they studied are involved in awareness
programmes for junior students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology takes special
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interest in involving alumni in sharing their experiences for the benefit of the existing
students. The Student Acheivers‟ Day organized on 10 December 2008 by the Geoforum in
the Department of Geology is a case in point. Former students who got selected in various
professional organizations at national and international levels were invited and asked to share
their experiences. They were also given mementos by the department.
Faculty members of the Department of Geology have set up innovative mechanisms for
student support. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar maintains an online student support group
geo-forum@blogspot.com that offers placement assistance for alumni and students through
blog posts and email alerts. Dr. K.P. Jaikiran through his online group at
http://groups.google.co.in/groups/gsi-examtrivandrum offers voluntary assistance to former
and existing students.
The Literary club, Drama club and the Debating club of the Department of English in which
students and teachers are involved is a notable venture in the direction of student support and
progression.
Medical support given to needy students by the Department of History is a different exercise
aimed at student support. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme take part in voluntary
blood donation to needy patients in Government Hospitals. The College got the Blood
Donors Award of the State Government for the year 2007.
Evaluative observations made in the previous NAAC assessment report
and how they have been acted upon
1. A formal grievance redressal mechanism for students needs to be established…
The College now has Greivance redressal cells at the college and department level. At the
College level this has been tied up with the Anti Ragging cell comprising a committee with
Principal as the Chairman. The cell receives complaints from students and acts upon the merit
of the case. In the case of a complaint or a grievance the concerned department committee is
asked to report within a week about the issue. The Council then places it before its meeting to
take appropriate action. The Department committees acts in tandem with the College level
cell and has the Head as the convenor and all faculty members as members. In September,
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2008 the college organized an anti - ragging awareness campaign through these cells in which
legal experts took classes.
2. Student evaluation of Teachers could be mandatory….
The Departments have now a formal mechanism to collect feed back from the students in a
printed format. Teacher evaluation of students is conducted during the final year of the
academic programs and the assessment sheets are collected by the Head of the Departments.
The Head then summons individual teachers and apprise him/her of his/her performance as
assessed by the students.
3. A student Advisory Bureau could be established for advising students about the
courses/programmes in India and abroad…..
The College has established a Student help desk to advise students about opportunities in
higher education. This desk also helps students in getting information about examinations,
both at the University and at the National level.
4. Establishment of a formal placement cell could also be explored….
The College has a Placement and Guidance Cell with a faculty member as its Convenor. The
Cell has been able to arrange campus interviews by leading national and multinational
companies and over 85 students have got placement over the last five year period. Besides,
the cell also conducts awareness classes for the students on placement opportunities.
5. The College needs to activate Alumni Association at an early date….
There is an active Alumni Association for the college which holds frequent meetings. The
office bearers interact with the Principal and the members of the IQAC on issues relating to
the state of the College. These suggestions are given due weightage, are discussed and acted
upon.
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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 Vision of the institution
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To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through
a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented
paradigm of learning.
To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s
development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.
Mission Statement
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The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing
needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past.
The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame
and prestige.
The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and
to the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of
carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions.
University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its
academic potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for
all classes of students and teachers.
The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and
planning for the future.
6.1.1 Give details on how the institution
1. ensures that the vision and mission of the institution is in tune with the objectives
of the Higher Education policies of the nation?
The College is a Government institution and functions in accordance with both State and
Union Government policies on Education. The administrative bodies of the institution and the
statutory supervisory bodies of the University and Government have established a system of
checks and balances to ensure that the vision and mission are achieved. The most noteworthy
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of such bodies are the College Council, the Academic Council of the University of Kerala (to
which the college is affiliated), and the Monitoring Cell established by the Directorate of
Collegiate Education.
2. translates its vision statement into its activities?
The Curricular and Co-curricular activities of the institution which are directed towards the
total development of the student personality are properly carried out and monitored by the
teaching departments and the bodies such as the NSS, NCC (Army and Navy), Women‟s
Studies Unit and the various clubs of the college.
6.1.2 Enumerate the Management‟s commitment, leadership-role and involvement for
effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.
The College is managed by a collegium of officials and teachers from the government and
from within the institution. The Principal is the administrative head responsible for the
management of the institution within the campus. With the support of the college
administration and the College Council, the Principal ensures the involvement of all
stakeholders in the effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.
6.1.3 How do the management and the Head of the institution ensure that
responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the institution?
The administrative functions of the institution are carried out by the Head of the Institution
through a consortium of committees at the College and Department levels. Powers are
delegated to these different bodies for the smooth functioning of academic and administrative
activities with the Principal in a supervisory role. The College Council, Staff Council,
Department Staff Councils and the Parent Teacher Association assist the Head of the
institution in various activities. Responsibilities are well defined and communicated to the
staff through office communications and periodic meetings of the various committees. Efforts
are on to fully utilize the Local Area Network of the institution for paperless communication
(as far as administratively possible).
6.1.4 How does the Management/Head of the institution ensure that adequate
information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the
management, to review the activities of the institution?
Department Staff Councils discuss the student feedback and overall academic performance in
meetings which are promptly and properly recorded. The College Council and the PTA
discuss feedback and academic progress, and the minutes of these meetings are recorded and
available for review.
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6.1.5 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff for
improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
Meetings of the College Council, Staff Council, PTA, Advisory Committee of the NSS and
the Staff Club, presided over by the Principal, are the platforms on which all stakeholders are
encouraged to contribute effectively for academic growth.
6.1.6 Describe the leadership role of the Head of the institution, in governance and
management of the institution.
The Principal is the administrative and academic head of the institution who liaises with the
Government and the administrative bodies of education in the State and with the staff and
students of the institution. S/he establishes a rapport with these stakeholders for effective
administration of the college.
6.2 Organizational Arrangements
6.2.1 Give the organizational structure and details of the academic and administrative
bodies of the institution. Give details of the meetings held, and the decisions
taken by these bodies, regarding finance, infrastructure, faculty recruitment,
performance evaluation of teaching and non-teaching staff, research and
extension activities, linkages and examinations held during the last two years.
The College administration is carried out by the Principal with the help of various
bodies such as the office, the College Council, the College Development Council, and the
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Staff Council. Principal delegates duties and responsibilities to these bodies for effective
administration.
The College Council is an advisory board that helps the Principal in his academic and
administrative functions. It is composed of the Principal, the Heads of Departments, the
Librarian and s/elected faculty. The Council meets periodically to decide upon major
academic and administrative issues. The minutes of the Council meetings are circulated
among the departments.
The Parent Teacher Association consists of elected members of staff and parents with the
Principal as its President and an elected Parent member as the Vice President. The General
Body of the PTA meets annually and the Executive Committee members meet periodically to
transact business. The PTA fund is utilized for student welfare and for the development of the
departments. The College Development Committee, with the District Collector as its
Chairman holds periodic meetings to discuss infrastructural development and maintenance of
the institution.
The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps (Army and Navy units), the Women‟s
Study Unit, and the various clubs of the college help in the all-round personality development
of the students.
6.2.2 To what extent is the administration decentralized? How does the institution
collaborate with different sections/departments and personnel of the institution
to improve the quality of its educational provisions?
The administrative functions of the institution are carried out in a participatory manner
through committees. Major administrative decisions of the institution are taken in the
meetings of the College Council and the College Development Committee. Teaching
departments are given autonomy in decisions regarding academic programmes. Teaching,
evaluation and feed back systems are developed by individual departments taking into
consideration the local as well as the global situation.
6.2.3 Does the institution have effective internal coordination and monitoring
mechanisms? If yes, specify.
Internal co ordination and monitoring is ensured through a network involving the College
Council, Staff Council and the administration. A two way flow of information takes place
between these bodies.
6.2.4 Does the institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees? If yes,
what are its functions? List the number of grievances redressed during the last
two years.
The Principal is the appellate authority of the institution and all employee grievances
received by the Principal are placed before the College Council which decides upon the issue
based on facts. The minutes of the College Council are an authentic record of all such
grievance redressal. Employee grievances are discussed and settled in an amicable way and
there has not been any serious instance of employee dissatisfaction in the institution.
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6.2.5 How many times does the management meet the staff in an academic year? What
are the major issues discussed during the last meeting?
Staff meetings are normally held twice or thrice in an academic year. However, in
extraordinary circumstances such as that of a new Principal taking charge or of a serious
issue affecting the entire college, special meetings are convened. In the last such staff
meeting convened in October 2009, matters relating to the newly formed cluster of colleges
were discussed.
6.2.6 Is there a Cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff? How effective is the
functioning of the Cell?
In compliance with the directives of the Government based on the Supreme Court judgment,
the College has set up a cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff. A senior lady
faculty member is the convener of the cell and it is geared to prompt and effective action
when required.
6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3.1 Describe the procedure of developing the perspective institutional plan. How are
the Teachers, Students and Administrators involved in the planning process?
The institution, being affiliated to the University of Kerala, has a somewhat limited role in
developing the perspective institutional plan. The College develops plans to comply with the
broad guidelines issued by the University and the Government from time to time for the
successful conduct of academic programmes. The College Council is the supreme planning
body of the institution which discusses and develops institutional plans to match those of the
University and Government. Developmental issues of the institution are discussed in the
College Development Committee with the District Collector as its Chairman.
6.3.2 How are the objectives communicated and deployed to all levels, to
individual employee‟s contribution for the institutional development?
ensure
All administrative decisions of the College Council are taken keeping in view the stated
Vision and Mission of the institution. The objectives of the various academic activities are
communicated through meetings and office circulars.
6.3.3 List the different committees constituted for the management of different
institutional activities? Give details of the meetings held and the decisions taken,
regarding academic management, finance, infrastructure, faculty, research,
extension and linkages, and examinations held during the last two years.
As described earlier, the administrative system is to a great extent decentralized and works
through various committees. The IQAC has been set up in accordance with directives to
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promote quality initiatives in teaching, learning, administration and student support. The
minutes of all such committees are properly recorded and available for review. The Research
Committee meets to discuss research programmes and to promote a research culture among
the staff and students.
6.3.4 Has the institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and
information on the academic and administrative aspects of the institution?
The administration is progressing in the path of achieving complete office automation. All
organs of the institution such as the academic system, the administration and the student
support system are now part of a Local Area Network. It is expected that the institution
would be able to route its data and information handling system, (which at present is largely
manual in nature), through a Management Information System in the course of six to nine
months.
6.3.5 Does the institution use the various data and information obtained from the
feedback, in decision-making and performance improvement? If yes, give details.
Student feedback, feed back from Class PTA and general PTA meetings and the inputs of the
teaching departments to the College Council are considered in deciding measures to improve
academic performance and administrative management.
6.3.6 What are the institution‟s initiatives for promoting co-operation, sharing of
knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty? (Skill sharing across
departments, creating/providing conducive environment, etc.)
Faculty members co operate in the areas of student development and student support, sharing
expertise acquired through local, national and international training programmes. Teaching
departments actively encourage interdisciplinary knowledge-seeking, utilizing faculty from
other departments. IQAC takes the initiative in organizing programmes to enable faculty
members to share their experience and training.
6.4 Human Resource Management
6.4.1 What are the mechanisms for performance assessment (teaching, research,
service) of faculty and staff? (Self–appraisal method, comprehensive evaluation
by students and peers). Does the institution use the evaluations to improve
teaching/ research of the faculty and service of the faculty by other staff? If yes,
how?
The institution makes good use of the self appraisal method and comprehensive assessment
by students to assess the performance of the faculty and staff. The feed back is
communicated to the teachers and staff so that they may make necessary changes in their
performance. Department staff meetings address specific issues in teaching-learning pointed
out by the students and arrive at a consensus regarding the corrective measures required.
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6.4.2 What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (mention only those
which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation)
The strategies adopted by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala
for faculty welfare include monetary and Career Advancement benefits for those with higher
qualifications such as M.Phil and Ph.D as well as opportunities for those who wish to
improve their qualifications. There are also government schemes in place to provide loans
for those who wish to buy/construct houses or to purchase computers. At the institutional
level, the College Council motivates faculty members through prompt appreciation of
exceptional merit and talent and by providing opportunities for self expression. The Staff
Club of the College is committed to faculty welfare and it offers a platform for the talented
and the aspiring.
6.4.3 What are the strategies and implementation plans of the institution, to recruit
and retain faculty and other staff who have the desired qualifications,
knowledge and skills?
University College, as a Government institution, is governed by the exemplary recruitment
policies and procedures of the Kerala State Public Service Commission in accordance with
U.G.C norms and conditions and the rules laid down by the State Government and the
University of Kerala from time to time. Faculty members are selected through a competitive
examination and interview conducted by the Public Service Commission. To fill short term
gaps in faculty positions that arise due to spells of leave or other causes, the institution
recruits guest faculty from qualified postgraduates with requisite skills, in accordance with
Government rules and procedures.
6.4.4 What are the criteria for employing part-time/adhoc faculty? How are the
recruitment conditions of part-time/adhoc faculty different from that of the
regular faculty? (E.g. salary structure, workload, specialisations).
When the need for guest faculty arises, the institution advertises in local and national news
papers. Walk in interviews are held on the designated date and candidates are selected on the
basis of merit. While the regular faculty receives emoluments on an incremental pay scale
fixed by the Government, the guest faculty is paid a consolidated sum taking into account
only the number of teaching hours engaged by them.
6.4.5 What are the policies, resources and practices of the institution that support and
ensure the professional development of the faculty? (E.g. budget allocation for
staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in
seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active
involvement in local, state, national and international professional associations).
The institution promotes professional development of the faculty to the greatest possible
extent. The Plan fund is utilized for professional development, enabling the teaching
departments to organize seminars, conferences and workshops. Faculty members of the
institution actively participate in national and international seminars and conferences within
India and abroad. The institution encourages faculty members to enrol for or provide
resources for training programmes and workshops. Most of the teaching staff are members
of national and international professional bodies.
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6.4.6 How do you assess the needs of the faculty development? Has the institution
conducted any staff development programmes for skill upgradation and
training of the staff? If yes, give details.
There are relevant rules in place regarding attendance at seminars, conferences, refresher and
orientation courses, and other training programmes. The need for such training is assessed by
Heads of Departments who recommend members of the faculty for such programmes. The
Government suggests the names of senior faculty who need to be trained for administrative
positions when promotions are due. The College has organized seminars, workshops,
conferences and refresher courses in various disciplines for its staff as well as for the faculty
of other institutions in the state.
6.4.7 What are the facilities provided to faculty? (Well-maintained and functional
office, infrastructure and other space to carry out their work effectively etc.,)
Faculty members are given reasonably adequate facilities for their academic work. While
there are separate rooms for Heads of Departments and even for the faculty of certain
departments, most of the departments have one or two common rooms for the faculty. All
staff members including non teaching staff are provided necessary furniture such as table,
chair and locker/shelf. Provision has been made in staff rooms for internet connectivity
through the LAN facility.
6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.5.1
Does the institution get financial support from the Government? If yes,
mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no,
give details of the sources of revenue and income generated during the last
three years?
Yes, Separate statements for plan and non-plan funds in the last three years are given below.
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Heads
Study Tour
Faculty
Development
Matching Grant
34 other charges
Student Amenities
Minor works
Accreditation of
College by NAAC
Purchase of
lab/library
EDUSAT
Maintenance of ply
ground and other
sports furniture
Heritage scheme
Plan fund for last three years.
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
56000
37500
80000
50000
246400
450000
247600
284000
87500
210000
29750
85000
200000
250000
300000
1025000
50000
75000
7500000
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600000
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Heads
Electricity charges
Water charges
Materials &
supplies
Telephone charges
Other charges
Tour T A
Transfer T A
Salaries
Medical
Reimbursement
Non-Plan for last three years
2006-07
2007-08
919796
178600
303084
358000
22392
18574
29037
20000
10000
G.A=4707651/N.A=2887195/170304
2008-09
85000
96000
5000
19840
9000
7000
1490
1000
7000
1500
G.A=10404424/- G.A=7201750/N.A=4171066/- N.A=4436126/10000/-
6.5.2 What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give
information for the last two years.
PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and CDC(college Development Council)
CDC Collection from
Students
2007-2008:284000/2008-2009:284000/-
PTA Collection from
Students
Matching Grant
Sanction
2007-2008:- 247600/2008-2009:- 284000/-
6.5.3 Is there adequate budget to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the
deficit met?
Yes , to a great extent it is possible to meet the day to day expenses with the amount
sanctioned by the Government. Some minor contingency expenses are met with the funds of
PTA.
6.5.4 What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the institution‟s mission and offer
quality programmes? (Budget allocations over the past two years (provide
income expenditure statements)
Plan
2007-2008:8510850/2008-09:2656500/-
Non-Plan
2007-08:10969354/2008-09:7406250/-
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6.5.5 Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and
external audit procedures and the audit reports for last two years.
Yes. Since the College is a Government institution the accounts are audited by the Collegiate
education Department of Government of Kerala and Accountant General of India.
6.5.6 Has the institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give
details.
The Account Section of the College has already been computerized. Steps are being taken to
computerise the administrative section of the college
6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership
6.6.1 What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried
out by the institution?
The responsibility of Governance and Leadership rests with the Government of Kerala and
the Department of Collegiate Education. The Institutional leadership promptly responds to
any major policy decisions and innovative programmes formulated by the above governing
bodies. The concept of Cluster of Colleges for sharing of resources and expertise can be cited
as a latest example of a best practice formulated by the Government of Kerala. The
University College has been in the fore front of realization of this practice and the
institutional leadership has taken a key role in this. The institution is the lead college in the
Trivandrum cluster of colleges and the Principal of the College is its Chairman.
For Re accreditation
Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and the action taken on them
1.
The College will do well if it is granted academic autonomy
The issue of academic autonomy for affiliated colleges is a topic of debate in the state as
elsewhere and the faculty members who are part of decision making bodies of the
Government as well as the University have raised this issue appropriately. The new concept
of Cluster of Colleges implemented in the State of Kerala is a step in granting partial
academic autonomy to the colleges. The University College, Trivandrum leads the
Trivandrum Cluster and the institution has taken several initiatives to introduce new
programmes in the institution as part of the Cluster activities.
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2.
Other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by the
institution Since the previous assessment and accreditation with regard to
Organisation and Management.
The Institutional management has taken several steps for quality sustenance and
enhancement. This includes the establishment of a Placement Cell for assisting students in
getting employment, IQAC for promoting quality initiatives, Women Study unit for giving
adequate weightage to women staff and girl students in the institutional programmes, a
Language laboratory for effective language teaching, an Edusat centre for the reception and
participation in Satellite based educational programmes and the Online Education and
Research Centre for promoting the use of ICT in teaching, learning and research. In terms of
Organisational development the institution has initiated important reforms. This includes the
professional management of admission procedures by the application of computers and
specially designed softwares tailor made for the institution, establishment of a Public
Information Cell by nominating a senior faculty member as the Information Officer and
Administrative Assistant of the College as the Asst. Public Information Officer and the
streamlining of the student attendance through computers and software developed for the
purpose.
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Criterion VII : Innovative Practices
7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System
7.1.1 What mechanisms have been developed by the institution for quality
assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems?
The College Council headed by the Principal, the tutorial groups within the teaching
departments, department staff meetings and assessment and feedback of students
are the important mechanisms developed for quality assurance. The College has an
Internal Quality Assurance Cell and a Research Committee to ensure Quality.
7.1.2 What are the functions carried out by the above mechanisms in the quality
enhancement of the institution?
Almost all academic and non academic matters relating to the institutions are
discussed and reviewed by the College Council. These include conduct of the
academic activities, utilization of development funds, discipline and co curricular
activities. The Council takes appropriate decisions from time to time to raise the
academic standards of the institution within the administrative framework. The
IQAC monitors quality initiatives of the Teaching departments and meets twice in a
year to evaluate the teaching/learning practices within the institution. The Research
Committee headed by a Convenor monitors and suggests reforms for the research
activities within the institution.
7.1.3 What role is played by students in assuring quality of education imparted by the
institution?
Students actively take part in the academic activities, especially in utilizing the advanced
facilities in the Online Education and Research Centre, Library and the Teaching departments
to raise the quality of learning. The feed back provided by the students on teaching and
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effectiveness of curricular transactions contribute considerably towards ensuring quality of
education.
7.1.4 What initiatives have been taken up by the institution to promote best practices in
the institution? How does the institution ensure that the Best Practices have been
internalized?
The IQAC and the Research Committee encourages departments to innovate in the areas of
teaching/learning and research. Best practices that evolve in these areas are discussed in the
council meetings and the staff meetings of the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to
take part in national and international seminars, conferences and workshops to get acquainted
with the latest developments in their respective domains. Faculty members who undergo
training get opportunities to share their experiences in the department staff meetings. IQAC
also organizes programmes to facilitate the dissemination of such acquired expertise and
knowledge.
The Online Student Support being offered by a faculty member of the Department of
Geology is worth mentioning here. The Google group, http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsiexamtrivandrum serves as a platform for interaction between students, professional alumni
and teachers. An online mock interview was organized for the UPSC Geologists Examination
Interview in 2008 in which former students from different parts of the country (working as
project fellows and research scholars) participated.
The Department of English has instituted several innovative practices for student
development. This includes a Literary Club and a Drama Club which organizes frequent
programmes. Poster exhibitions of literary figures with detailed information about their works
and achievements conducted annually by students and teachers provide an innovative
learning experience.
7.1.5 In which way has the institution added value to the quality enhancement of
students?
The institution has established several mechanisms to add value to the quality
enhancement of students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology ( Friday
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meetings which help students in soft skill development), Debate club of the
Department of English and Quiz club of the College give special attention to quality
enhancement of students. Besides, the Co curricular activities organized by the NCC,
NSS, the Navy and the Women’s Study unit give special emphasis to personality and
skill development in students.
7.2 Inclusive practices
7.2.1 What practices have been taken up by the institution to provide access to
students from the following sections of the society:
a)
Socially-backward
b)
Economically-weaker and
c)
Differently-abled
For 7.2.1 a,b and c - The institution is owned by the State Government. It strictly adheres to
the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide access to students from the
disadvantaged sections of the society. In both U.G and P.G programmes, seats are allocated
to the SC, ST, OBC, and Differently abled. More over the SC & ST and the OBC enjoy fee
concessions and avail government scholarships and grants.
7.2.1 What efforts have been made by the institution to recruit 1) Staff from the
disadvantaged communities? Specify?
a) teaching
b) non-teaching
Teaching and Non teaching staff are recruited by the Kerala State Public Service
Commission, in accordance with the norms that have been laid down regarding reservation of
posts for the disadvantaged communities. Hence their representation is ensured in the
different posts in the institution.
7.2.2 What special efforts are made to achieve gender balance amongst students and
staff?
In the UG programmes where there only male students were admitted rules have been
formulated in 2003 to admit girl students not exceeding 30% of the seats.
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Merit and
reservation norms forms the basis of student admissions to different programmes. It is
observed that the institution has a good gender balance amongst the students and staff.
7.2.3 Has the institution done a gender audit and/or any gender-related sensitizing
courses for the staff/ students? Give details.
The institution has gender specific data about the students and staff. For example, in
the year 2007-08 there were 1503 boys, 1215 girls, 177 male staff and 97 female staff.
The Women’s Study unit of the College organizes various programmes aimed at
women empowerment and skill development among the girl students and lady
staff.
7.2.4 What intervention strategies have been adopted by the institution to promote the
overall development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds?
Tutorial sessions are utilized by group tutors to assess the overall academic progress of the
students. Special problems faced by students in learning and other academic activities are
addressed in these sessions. Students from rural/tribal backgrounds who have adjustability
problems in terms of curriculum transactions or related issues are taken care of by the
concerned group tutors.
7.2.5 Does the institution have a mechanism to record the incremental academic growth
of the students admitted from the disadvantaged sections?
Teaching departments monitor the academic progress of students during every term by class
tests, and group tutor reports. This takes into account all sections of students.
7.2.6 What initiatives have been taken by the institution to promote social-justice and
good citizenship amongst its students and staff? How have such initiatives
reached out to the community?
Co curricular activities carried out through the NSS, NCC, Navy and Women‟s Study unit
promote the cause of value education in students. Similarly the National festivals and
National Days are celebrated by the entire community of the institution which includes
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students, teachers and non-teaching staff. The annual special camps being organized by the
National Service Scheme units of the college select rural areas as their venues and
community development as the theme. Extension activities are also being carried out by
teaching departments. The social contacts that the students establish through such contacts
help them develop good citizen ship.
7.3 Stakeholder relationships
7.3.1 How does the institution involve all its stakeholders in planning, implementation
and evaluation of the academic programmes?
The institution is affiliated to the University of Kerala and hence it has a limited and indirect
role in the planning of the academic programmes. Members of the Faculty who are part of the
various bodies of the University including the Syndicate, the Senate, the Academic Council
and the various Boards of Studies involve in planning, implementation and evaluation of
academic programmes. Stakeholders of the institution do involve themselves in the
implementation and evaluation of academic programmes through various bodies such as the
College Council, Staff Council, Departmental Committees and the PTA which review the
performance of the different programmes of the institution.
7.3.2 How does the institution develop new programmes to create an overall climate
conducive to learning?
The institution promotes innovations in the Teaching-Learning processes that take place from
time to time to enable effective learning. Use of educational technology in the process is an
example for this. The tutorial system takes care of the differently-abled learners by providing
them additional opportunities for learning.
7.3.3 What are the key factors that attract students and stakeholders, to the institution
and result in stakeholder satisfaction?
The College, established in the year 1866 is a Heritage institution in the heart of the capital
city of Thiruvananthapuram. The institution is owned by Government and it functions in a
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fair, just and judicious manner thereby has earning the trust of the society. The College has
contributed considerably to development of the human resource of the Country. Alumni of
the College occupy key positions in India and abroad. The prestigious alumni of the College
include Late Mr. K.R. Narayanan, Former President of India, Dr. Madhavan Nair, Chairman,
ISRO and many others. The fact that the institution affords quality education at an affordable
price attracts students to this institution.
3.4 How does the institution elicit the cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure
overall development of the students, considering the curricular and co-curricular
activities, research, community orientation and the personal/ spiritual development
of the students?
Curricular transactions are made effective by the co operation of the teachers, students and
the non teaching staff. The periodic meetings of the College Council, Staff Council,
Department Staff Committees and IQAC discuss about the academic progress and the
implementation of different programmes as well as motivates the stake holders. Advisory
Committee of the National Service Scheme is a body that meets to make the community
service programmes effective.
7.3.5 How do you anticipate public concerns in your current and future programme
offerings and operations?
Meetings of the PTA and the IQAC give opportunities for people other than from the
institution to air their views and opinion regarding the academic programmes and co
curricular activities. These suggestions are considered by the College administration while
making suitable amendments to the academic transactions.
7.3.6 How does the institution promote social responsibilities and citizenship roles
among the students? Does it have any exclusive programme for the same?
Value education is imparted through the different Co curricular programmes being organized
by the National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and Indian Navy units. The
Community programmes such as Health Survey, Environmental awareness campaign and
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Socio economic surveys being organized during the vacations provide opportunities for
students to develop social networking skills.
7.3.7 What are the institutional efforts to bring in community-orientation in its
activities?
The institution promotes voluntary blood donation of students to poor patients of local
hospitals, provides financial support through voluntary contributions to the poor and needy
who approach the authorities, and responds to the calls of the state government in giving
financial assistance to disaster victims (such those affected by the Tsunami of 2004). The
institution participates in the various campaigns of the City Corporation directed towards
environmental management and health care. These are the various efforts being done by the
institution towards Community service.
7.3.8 How does your institution actively support and strengthen the neighborhood
communities? How do you identify community needs and determine areas of
emphasis for organizational involvement and support?
The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and the Indian Navy units are the organs
of the institution through which it interacts with the community. Programme Officers of the
NSS are in liaison with the Panchayat authorities and they design the co curricular activities
to suit the demands of the society. The institution also maintains contact with various
organizations that work for community development. These include the Kerala State AIDS
Control Society, the Indian Medical Association, Red Cross, Blood donors forum and the
District Legal Services Authority. Legal literacy campaigns are organized every year in the
institution with the support of the District Legal Services Authority.
7.3.8 How do the faculty and students contribute in these activities?
Faculty and students have an active role in these activities as they organize the
programmes, liaise with the organizations and work on a voluntary basis. Members
of the faculty are part of the Advisory Committee of the National Service Scheme
and they attend meetings, annual special camps and special programmes of the NSS.
The annual ten day camp of the year 2007-08 which was organized in a sub urban
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Panchayat
area
Focused
upon
Environmental
Awareness
Campaign.
An
Environmental status map of selected areas of the Panchayat was prepared by the
NSS Volunteers. Entire student community participates in major programmes
directed towards health care and Environmental awareness.
7.3.9 Describe how your institution determines student satisfaction, relative to academic
benchmarks? Do you update the approach in view of the current and future
educational needs and challenges?
Teaching departments elicit student responses at the end of every academic programme
through meetings, and Feed back forms. The questionnaire given to the students addresses
key issues such as student rating of the effectiveness of the programmes and their
suggestions. These help the institution to benchmark its programmes. Faculty members who
are part of the decision making bodies of the University of Kerala for academic programmes
suggest modifications in approach in view of the changing needs and challenges.
7.3.10 How do you build relationships?
 to attract and retain students
 to enhance students performance and
 to meet their expectations of learning
The institution has a well experienced faculty that strives constantly to impart quality
education to the Students. Students of the College are mostly from middle class and poor
families who cannot afford expensive education of private colleges. They approach the
institution which is a Heritage institution of the State which has a proven track record in
academic performance. Class PTA meetings help teachers maintain contact with the parents
and keep them informed of their wards‟ performances. The institution is people friendly and
hence parents and the general public have free access for information and assistance. Modern
facilities such as the Online Education and Research Centre, Language Laboratories and
Audio Visual laboratories enable Students to meet challenges of the present day world.
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7.3.11 What is your complaint management process? How do you ensure that these
complaints are resolved promptly and effectively? How are complaints
aggregated and analyzed for use in the improvement of the organization, and for
better stakeholder-relationship and satisfaction?
General complaints received by the Principal regarding serious discipline issues are dealt by
the College Council which authorizes a sub committee headed by a senior faculty member to
probe and report. Action is taken on the basis of the report as a solution to the issue. Specific
complaints of students are placed before the Staff Council of the concerned departments
where the members discuss and find a solution. Complaints that demand a corrective action
in the academic activities are given due weight age by acting upon the same.
For Reaccredidation
1. How are the core values of the NAAC reflected in the various functions of the
College?
The core values of the NAAC such Nation building, developing global competencies in
students, adoption of technology, quest for excellence and Value education are embedded in
almost every function of the institution. This Heritage institution through its offering of
quality education at a very affordable price for the underprivileged sections of the society has
helped in accelerating the pace of national development by bringing a large section of the
population to the professional mainstream. The fact that even students belonging to the
weaker sections and coming from rural areas could make it to the International Academic
circles is sufficient proof of this. The institution spares no effort in upgrading its
technological base for the advantage of the students and staff. The community orientation and
voluntary social service promoted by the institution helps in giving a value orientation to the
students.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
Website: http://www.arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
Sl.
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
Designation
Qualification
M. Sainudeen
Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi
N. Shamnad
T. Abdul Jaleel
Anvar Koyamburavan
Dr. K. Mohammed Ali Askar
E. Abdul Latheef
K. P. Abdul Latheef
Mohammed Salahudeen Kaderi
Sel. Gr. Lecturer
Sel. Gr. Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Guest Lecturer
Guest Lecturer
M.A.
M.A., M. Phil. Ph. D.
M.A., M.Ed.
M.A., B.Ed.
M.A.
M.A., Ph. D.
M.A
M.A., B.Ed.
M.A.
Exper
ience
28
25
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc.
A. General Courses
Sl.
No
Programme
1
I B.A.
2
II B.A.
3
III B.A.
4
S1/S2 M.A.
5
S3/S4 M.A.
6
M.Phil.
7
Ph. D.
TOTAL
Male
Female
19
27
21
10
4
3
4
88
19
12
20
2
9
2
64
SC
ST
OBC
Rural
Urban
3
9
12
1
1
2
38
35
32
11
12
5
4
138
30
33
33
10
10
5
3
124
8
6
8
2
3
1
28
SC
ST
OBC
Rural
Urban
-
-
11
9
2
Total
38
39
41
12
13
5
4
152
B. Add-on Courses in Functional Arabic
Mal
e
Certificate course in 7
Modern Arabic with
computer applications
2009-2010
Female
4
139
Tota
l
11
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes
Add-on Courses in Modern Arabic were introduced in 2007. Certificate, Diploma and
Advanced Diploma courses in communicative and commercial Arabic have been offered by
the department. M.A. Arabic course has been changed to semester system with syllabus
modification. The syllabi of the course have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC.
Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory for awarding P.G. and M.Phil.
Degrees. Undergraduate Course in Arabic is to be restructured during the 2010-2011
academic year. The faculty has been associated with the restructuring and modification of
syllabi and curriculum as members of U.G. and P.G. board of studies. A five day workshop
has been organized by the department for designing the undergraduate course in Arabic on
16-20 March, 2009. The workshop recommended a complete reshuffling of the present
undergraduate programme.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during 2008-2009
Students
I Class
II Class
III Class
Failed
Dropouts
Not appeared
Degree
Male Female
9
10
4
4
1
1
1
4
7
-
PG
Male
1
Female
5
-
M. Phil
Male
3
-
Female
2
-
Ph. D.
Male
4
-
Female
-
5. Learning Resources of the Department like library, computers, laboratories and
other such resources
Item
Library
Total No.
3603 books and 23 journals
and periodicals in Arabic
Computer
3 Personal computers with
printer and scanner
Internet
1
Overhead Projector
1
Audio Cassette Player
1
Computerized Library 1
Cataloguing system
language Software
4
English-Arabic Machine 1
Translation System
Arabic Word Processing 3
practice programs
140
Enhancement in last five years
150 Books and 10 journals and
periodicals
1 computer with printer and scanner
1 Internet connection for browsing
1 Computerized Library
Cataloguing system
4
1
3
6. Teaching Methods in practice
In addition to the lecture method, various teaching methods like group discussions,
presentations, seminars are being used for learning process. Computers are used as a
learning tool and supporter for add-on courses in functional Arabic. Students were also
given exposure to the lectures of eminent personalities by organizing seminars and lectures.
Study tours are carried out annually to assist the students in their visual perception. Projects
and dissertations related to language and literature study are employed for P.G. and add-on
courses.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All classes including B.A., M.A. and M.Phil. were given class charges and tutors were
allotted for each class. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively
engaged in the over all performance of the students. Counseling programmes for female
students are conducted by the departmental women's cell. Individual attention was given for
the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of Faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past ten years.
Name
M. Sainudeen
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences
1.
Workshop for revising PG Syllabus of University of
Kerala
2.
Workshop for preparing new syllabus of Add-on
courses
3.
International Seminar on Qur'an and Science at
university of Calicut
4.
National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt.
college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008
5.
National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and
Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28
& 29 March, 2008.
6.
Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at
dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August
2008
7.
Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate
programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college,
on 16-20 March, 2009
8.
Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic
Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009.
9.
International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab
relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9
September, 2009.
10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic,
University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October
2009.
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N. Shamnad
11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science &
Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30
October, 2009.
1. Orientation course at Academic staff college, university of
kerala on 27 Sep-24 Oct, 2001.
2. International Seminar at Mambad M.E.S. College,
University of calicut
3. Seminar on Women empowerment at university college,
on 29 March, 2008.
4. National Seminar on Arabic literature at women's college,
Tvm on 17-19 January, 2005.
5. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and
Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28-29,
March 2008.
6. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at
dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August
2008
7. Research Seminar on 'social life as depicted in Hadith
literature' at dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut on
15/04/1995.
8. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate
programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University
college, on 16-20 March, 2009
9. Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic
Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009.
10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary
Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University
college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009.
11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science &
Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30
October, 2009.
1. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and
Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 2829, March 2008.
2. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at
dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August
2008
3. Workshop on Encyclopedic writing at state institute of
encyclopedic publications, Trivandrum on 24
september 2008
4. International seminar on Democratic and secular
education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6
December, 2008.
5. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate
programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University
college, on 16-20 March, 2009
6. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab
relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9
September, 2009.
7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
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contemporary Arabic literature at Department of
Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21
October 2009.
T. Abdul Jaleel
Anvar Koyamburavan
Dr. K. Mohammed Ali
Askar
1. National Seminar on Islam in Kerala at Press Club,
Trivandrum on 23 January 2008
1. 2.National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt.
college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008
2. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and
Context at department of Arabic, University of kerala
on 28 & 29 March, 2008.
3. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at
dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August
2008
4. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate
programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University
college, on 16-20 March, 2009.
5. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab
relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9
September, 2009.
6. Five day orientation on Informatics on College of
Applied Sciences, Edappal on 22-26 September, 2009.
7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
contemporary Arabic literature at Department of
Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21
October 2009.
1. Orientation course at Aligarh Muslim university in
March 2006.
2. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and
Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala
on 28 & 29 March, 2008.
3. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at
dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August
2008.
4. International seminar on Democratic and secular
education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6
December, 2008.
5. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate
programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University
college, on 16-20 March, 2009
6. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab
relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9
September, 2009.
7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
contemporary Arabic literature at Department of
Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21
October 2009
1. National Seminar on Arabic language and Literature at
Govt college Kasargodu
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E. Abdul Latheef
K. P. Abdul Latheef
Mohammad Salahudeen
Kaderi
2. Workshop on Cinematography : different lighting
methods in 2003, November at Kerala Kalapeedam and
Malayala Kalagrammam , Mahe
3. Workshop on Art Appreciation in September 2004 at
Lalitha Kala Academy
4. 4. International seminar on Democratic and secular
education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6
December, 2008.
5. 5. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
contemporary Arabic literature at Department of
Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21
October 2009
1. International Seminar on Qur'an & Science at Dept. of
Arabic, RUA College. Farooq college
2. International Seminar on Contribution of Arabic
Language to the modern civilization on 19/08/2008 at
Govt. college Kasargodu
3. Two day National seminar on Secular and Democratic
Education on 12-13/03/2009 at University of Kerala,
Kariavattom
4. Five day workshop on restructuring the UG programme
in Arabic on 16-20/03/2009 at Dept.of Arabic,
University College, Thiruvananthapuram
5.International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab
relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9
September, 2009.
6. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in
contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic
National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary
Arabic literature at Department of Arabic
National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary
Arabic literature at Department of Arabic
9. Participation of Teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research.
Name
M. Sainudeen
Other academic activities
1. Chairman, Board of Studies, BA Arabic(Pass),
University of Kerala
2. Member, Academic Council, University of Kerala
(1997-2000)
3. Member, Board of Studies in M.A. Arabic, University
of Kerala (1997 onwards )
4. Member, UG Board of Studies in Arabic, MG
University
5. Member, Board of Question Paper Setters, MG, Kannur
and Calicut Universities & Higher Secondary
Directorate (Various years)
6. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG
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Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi
N. Shamnad
T. Abdul Jaleel
Anvar Koyamburavan
Dr. K. Mohammed Ali
Askar
E. Abdul Latheef
& PG , University of Kerala (Various years)
7. Subject Expert in Arabic, Course Restructuring
Committee/Workshop, Kerala and MG Universities.
1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass),
University of Kerala
2. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG
& PG, University of Kerala
3. Member,
Board of Examiners,
M.Phil/Ph.D
Dissertation in Arabic, Calicut University (Various
years)
4. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,
Calicut University ( Various Exams. & years)
1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass),
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG & PG,
university of Kerala
3. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,
Calicut University
4. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic,
M.G. University
5. Co-ordinator , Add-on Courses in Arabic, University
college, Thiruvananthapuram, 2008 1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,
Calicut University
2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic,
M.G. University
3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,
Calicut University
2. 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G.
Arabic, M.G. University
1. Member, Expert committee in Arabic, M.G. University
2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher
Secondary Education.
3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,
Calicut University
2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher
Secondary Education.
3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions
1. Research Collaboration with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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2. Authorized Translator of Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and
Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala
3. Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word
processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.
11. The Thrust areas of the departments
1. Functional and Commercial Arabic
2. Translation
3. Keeping touch with current trends in contemporary Arabic literature and related
areas
12. Publication of the Faculty
Name of Faculty
Item/ Books/ Journal/ Articles
M. Sainudeen
1. A Text book of modern prose and poetry, Capital
Publishers, Calicut
2. Article titled "Trends in the contemporary Arabic Short
Story", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic,
University College, November, 2009.
3. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 3,4,
State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt. of
Kerala
Dr. Zeenath Beevi
1. Research Paper titled "Social Life as depicted in
Hadith Literature", University of Calicut, 1995
2. Article titled "Encouragement of knowledge on the
light of hadith literature", Al Thaqafa, New Delhi
3. Article titled "Islamic reform in prohibiting liquor",
in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic,
University College, November, 2009
N. Shamnad
1. Article titled "Structuralism in contemporary Arabic
critical reading", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of
Arabic, University College, November, 2009.
2. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 6,
State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt of
Kerala
3. Article titled "Biruda padyapadhati anivaryamaya
parishkaranam" published in Madhyamam daily on
09/07/2009
T. Abdul Jaleel
1. Article titled "Arabic journalism in Kerala", in Majalla
al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,
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Dr. K. Mohammed Ali
Askar
E. Abdul Latheef
K. P. Abdul Latheef
Mohammed Salahudeen
Kaderi
November, 2009.
1. Jubran Khalil Jubran – Jeevitha Katha ( a book on
Jubran‟s biography} is under publication by Current
Books , Thrissure
1. Mulakhasu ilm ul Faraid, Prescribed Text book,
University of Calicut.
2. Tafseerul Ayil Qur'an, Prescribed Text book, University
of Calicut.
3. Mulakhasu Thfseer ul ayathul Qura`an, Prescribed Text
book, University of Calicut.
4. hArticle titled "Arab women critics", in Majalla alAsima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,
November, 2009.
1.Article titled "Use of technology in Education", in Majalla
al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,
November, 2009
1. Article titled "Influence of Islam in Arabic elegy", in Majalla
al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,
November, 2009
13. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college
1. Active participation of the students and faculty of department in the various activities of
the college
2. Participation in the social service and civic activities of the college
14. Methods of continuous student assessment
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of test
papers, assignments, group discussions, field trips, projects and seminars in each subject.
Various competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a mechanism to
give exposure to general awareness.
15. Placement record of the past students
A. Placement of Students: 2004-2009
Students
Govt. sector
Pvt. Sector
Autonomous
Self Employed
Others
Degree
Male Female
10
20
25
5
PG
Male
8
2
5
10
Female
1
-
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M. Phil
Male
6
2
2
2
Female
3
3
-
Ph. D.
Male
1
4
-
Female
-
B. Student Achievements: 2004-2009
Students
U.G. Rank
P. G. Rank
UGC NET
Sports
Training
Extra Curricular
2004-05
Male Fem
1
1
1
-
2005-06
Male Fem
1
1
1
1
-
2006-07
Male Fem
1
1
1
-
2007-08
Male Fem
1
1
1
1
-
2008-09
Male
1
1
-
Fem
1
-
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years:
1. During the period between 2004 to 2009, the P. G. Students of the department
secured 5 university first ranks and 100 % success rate in M.A. Arabic degree
examination
2. The outstanding performance by the B. A.
university level during the last five years.
Students in achieving 5 ranks at
3. Research activities are being done by the department through seminars and group
discussions.
4. Four Students are qualified UGC (NET) and are engaged in research pursuing PhD in
different University research centers.
5. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities
and other social programmes
6. The department offers UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional Arabic for
the last three years.
7. The department functions as a nexus and consultancy between the Arab countries and
local job aspirants.
8. It provides more than 20 national and international Arabic periodicals and journals.
9. Effective tutorial system is functioning in the department under class groups and
group tutors.
10. Special orientation classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations.
11. The departmental library has a computerized cataloguing system of books and
journal articles.
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18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that: NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and
techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology.
2. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and
invited Lectures
A detailed plan of action is given below:
a. Curricular activities
1. The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post
graduate and research levels.
2. New Curriculum for the Undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department
of Arabic hosted a five day workshop conducted by the Board of studies in Arabic
(Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate programme in
Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education Council
3. New Syllabi for M.A. Arabic Course: The syllabi for the P.G. course in Arabic has
been revised for the 2010 admission to M.A. Arabic course
4. New course: The department is planning to offer a Certificate course in Translation
as a part of the soft skill development programme of the college.
b.
Add-on Courses
The department has been offering UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional
Arabic. They are Certificate course in Modern Arabic with Computer Applications, Diploma
Course in Functional Arabic and Advance Diploma course in commercial Arabic. The
course has been conducting successfully for the last four years. The department is planning
to expand the scope of the course with adequate curricular changes.
C. Library Up gradation:
1. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Arabic
2. Subscription of esteemed national and international research journals
3. Shifting the present library to a large room with more reading facilities
d. Research
1. Improvement of research standards and facilities.
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2. Finding out new areas and dimensions of research
E. Extension activities for public and students
1. Conduct of seminars and symposium in various subjects and issues related to
contemporary Arabic literature and culture.
2. Department facilities of library will be made available to students from other
institutions and the students of the Institute of Distance Education, University of
Kerala.
3. Coaching classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations like that of
Kerala Public Service Commission.
4. Preparation and supply of study materials and tools for Institute of Distance
Education, University of Kerala.
5. Functions as a nexus between the Gulf countries and local public job aspirants.
6. Translation and attestation works of documents related to travel, business, academic,
commercial, legal, medical, governmental and diplomatic fields.
7. Women‟s Cell and counseling programmes for female students
20 . Consultancy

Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word
processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.

Authorized translators of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and
Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala.
21. Other highlights of the Department
 Department Website : The department of Arabic has been maintaining a website of its
own with the following URL: http://arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/. It is a free
website developed by the faculty which shows light on all the aspects and activities of
the department.

National Seminar on "Post Modern Trends in Contemporary Arabic Literature" :
The department of Arabic organized a one day national seminar on October 21, 2009
with the financial assistance of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala. The
seminar focused on the post modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature. Eight
research papers were presented in the seminar using PowerPoint facilities. More than 150
people from different parts of the state were participated in the seminar.
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 Alumni Association: The department formed an Alumni association of old students and
former teachers on 14th November, 2009.
 Workshop for designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department of
Arabic has hosted a five day workshop on 16-20 March 2009 conducted by the Board of
studies in Arabic (Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate
programme in Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education
Council. The syllabi will came in to force from the 2010 admission onwards.
 Department Journal
: The Department started proceedures to register a standard
journal in Arabic on behalf of the department with the title : " Majalla al-Asima".
 Symposium on Palestine resistance poetry : The Department has organized a
symposium on Palestine resistance poetry and Mahmud Darwish on 19 th August 2008.

Arabic Association : The department has formulated an Arabic Association of students
with various programmes and the association is actively engaged in different curricular
and non academic activities of the department. The newly elected Association has
already organized different programmes like quiz competition, Essay writing, etc.
 Remedial coaching: The department has been conducting remedial coaching for
backward students by utilizing the facilities in the department. Remedial
teaching is being organized on working days, after the regular teaching hours of
the college or before the starting of classes whichever is convenient for the
students. However remedial teaching is being organized during the holidays
and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need of such intensive
coaching.
 Coaching class for UGC NET Examination: The faculty of the department is carrying
out the coaching class for UGC NET examination in Arabic for the P G students of the
department during extra hours and holidays.
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 Orientation class for PSC competitive examinations: The department is conducting
orientation classes for PSC competitive examinations in Arabic for Degree, P G and M.
Phil. students of the department during holidays.

Internet browsing and communication facility: The department provides facility for
internet browsing and communication for the students of the department.
 Computer awareness programme: The department provides facility for the creation of
basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the students of the
department and for P.G. students the facility is made available for their project report
preparation.

Overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty at the department utilizes the modern
technological advancements in teaching in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Over
head projector is used to improve the teaching process.

Extension Lectures: The Faculty members of the department had given lectures on
different topics for the students of Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala
during 2006-2008.

Departmental Students Grievance Redressal Cell: Department is having an actively
working grievance redressal cell and a body of the faculty is coordinating the activities
of the grievance cell. Students are freely approaching the cell for their problems in and
out of the campus, problems they are facing during travel, in their studies etc. and the
faculty members of the cell are effectively solving the problems.

Study Tours: The department organizes study tour programmes of different duration for
the students of degree and PG classes in order to give the students an exposure to
different geographical areas.

Consultancy Services: The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services of
translation work of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and Ministry
of Home, Govt. of Kerala. The department collaborated with Keltron for developing
language and word processing tools in Arabic as a part of the AKSHAYA project of
Kerala IT Mission.
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
Computerized Library Catalogue System: The departmental Library has automated a
computerized cataloguing and indexing system of the library books and journal articles.
The system has been used for cataloguing the various journal entries under hundreds of
titles which will be an efficient source for research activities of the department.
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Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl. No.
1.
Name
Dr. Radhika A.
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
Experience
M.Sc, Ph. D
3 ½ years
Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc
The department offers only subsidiary Biochemistry for Zoology and Botany main students;
hence the details of students are not available.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The present course is running based on the syllabus which was revised on 2004. From the next academic
year onwards the syllabus has been thoroughly revised under CBCSS
Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Not available
Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories
and other such resources:
Total number
Enhancement in last five years
Item
Library
125 books
20 books
Computer
1 computer
1 computer
PH meter, Colorimeter-2, Electronic
Colorimeter-1
Laboratories balance, Hot air oven, Centrifuge
and Spectrophotometer.
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LCD/
Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet connection for browsing – 1
Internet
Con./Laptop
/ Digital
camera
Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Using conventional teaching aids in classrooms. Practical demonstrations and experiments are
done in the laboratory. Moreover the students are given assignments and seminars for the
enhanced learning process.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
Tutorial hours are utilized for the academic and personal counseling of students
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past
five years:
Seminars/Conferences/Symposia/Workshops attended and Publications during the past 5
years
1. XV International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Ox-LDL and expression of
macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation dependent/independent
pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2.
June 14-18th 2009, Boston, MA, USA (Abstracted).
2. 21st Kerala Science Congress. Upregulation of macrophage specific functions mediated
by modified proteins. 28-31st January 2009, Kollam (Abstracted)
3. 21st Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research, 8-10th
December 2008, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University,
Tamilnadu (Paper Presentation)
4. 76th annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemist India [SBC (I)], Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati, November 25-27th 2007 ( Poster Presentation)
5. Symposium on “Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism”, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27-28th, 2007(Paper Presentation).
6. Symposium on Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Biochemistry, University of
Kerala, Trivandrum, 24th-25th March 2006.
7. International Conference on “Antioxidants & Free radicals in Health-Nutrition & radio
protectors” and IV Annual Conference of the society for free Radical research in India
(SFRR). St. Johns National academ6y of Health sciences, Bangalore, 10-12th January
2005 (Paper Presentation).
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8. “Symposium on Bioethics” conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research, New
Delhi and Kerala State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, TVPM, July 10-13th
2005.
9. 73rd Annual meeting of the society of Biological Chemist India (SBC (I)) held at G.B.
pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar, November 21-24th 2004 (B.S.
Narasinga Rao-Best Presentation Award).
10. 28th All India Cell Biology Conference and Symposium on Genome Biology, organized
by the Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB) at the National Center for Human Genome
Studies & Research, Punjab University, Chandigarh, December 1-3rd ,2004 (Paper
Presentation).
11. XVII Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research & International
Symposium on Atherosclerosis, December 21-23rd, 2004, Trivandrum.
List of Publications (Journal full papers & Abstracts)
International -4
1. Ox-LDL and expression of macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation
dependent/independent pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis
Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2. June 2009.
2. A Radhika, SS Jacob, PR Sudhakaran. Influence of oxidatively modified LDL on
Monocyte-macrophage differentiation. Mol Cell Biochem, 305:133-143, 2007.
3. Sudhakaran PR, Jacob SS, Radhika A: Monocyte-macrophage differentiation in vitro:
Fibronectin-dependent Upregulation of certain macrophage specific activities. Glycoconj
J. 24(1): 49-55, 2007.
4. A. Radhika, VB Sameer Kumar, PR Sudhakaran. Production of Extracellular Superoxide
dismutase (EC-SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture, Proceedings of 73rd Annual
Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (SBC (I)) abstract no-36, Nov 2004.
5. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Oxidant stress and production of Superoxide dismutase
(SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture. Abstract no; 73: pg-71, Proceedings of the
Annual conference of Society for Free Radical Research, 2005.
6. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Production of Matrix metalloproteinases by Monocytemacrophage: modulation by modified proteins. Abstract no. 27, 2007.
7. Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Upregulation of MMP-9 production in Monocyte by
oxidized LDL. Proceedings of SBC (I), abstract no: 26, 2007.
8. "Upregulation of macrophage-specific functions by oxLDL: Lysosomal degradation
dependent/independent pathways. (Communicated to Atherosclerosis-2009).
Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
1) Member Board of Studies (Biochemistry-2009 onwards)
2) Active participation in framing syllabus for UG Courses, BSc Regular & Restructured
Courses in Biochemistry (2009 onwards)
3) Member Board of examiners (UG-2006 onwards)
Membership in Scientific Societies
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Life Member of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research(ISAR)
Life member of Kerala Academy of Science (KAS)
Annual Member of Indian Science Congress (ISC)
Member Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB)
Member Society of Biological Chemists (India) SBC(I)
Member Society for Free Radical Research
Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Nil
Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
None
Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
None
Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct
of monthly test papers and assignments
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the
student placements
Not available
Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five
years:
Teacher attained Ph.D in Biochemistry (2009)
Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken
on that:
None
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Name
Designation
Qualification
Experien
ce
Years
28
27
27
26
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sri. K.RAJEEV,
Sri.TK.DINESH KUMAR
Sri. R. GOVINDAPILLA
Dr.V.BABU
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
M. Sc. ; M. Phil.
M. Sc.
M. Sc. ; M. Phil.
M. Sc.; PhD
5.
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
M. Sc.; L.L.B.
25
6.
Sri.V.A. SASEENDRA
BABU
Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
M. Sc.; PhD
23
7.
Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ
Reader
M. Sc.; PhD
23
8.
Dr.I.MINI
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
M. Sc.; PhD
21
9.
Dr. SUBRAMANIYAN S.
Sr. Gr. Lecturer
M. Sc.; PhD;
8
10.
Dr. SANDHIA G. S.
Sr. Gr. Lecturer
M. Sc; M. Phil; PhD
6
11.
Dr.T.S.SWAPNA
Lecturer
M. Sc.; PhD
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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
1.
Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (200910)
Programme
Total No.
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
Lakshadveep
B. Sc. Botany
132
92
40
33
99
Nil
M. Sc. Botany
27
1
26
6
21
Nil
M.Phil
5
1
4
3
2
Nil
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The PG syllabus was revised in 2007. K. Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany was a member of the
PG Board which effected the revision. New emerging areas in life sciences such as Bioinformatics and
Nano Biotechnology were added in the syllabus. Steps for restructuring the Degree course by the
introduction of the credit and semester system was initiated by Higher Education Council and University of
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Kerala in 2008. Dr. Kishor Mohan Reader in Botany was the coordinator for the restructuring of B.Sc.
Botany course. K Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany, Dr. Murugan Reader in Botany, Dr. I Mini,
Dr. Subramaniyan S. and Dr. Swapna were the other members of this Department to take part in the
restructuring task. The restructuring will be effected from 2010 in the Kerala University. The faculty has
been associated with the modernization curricula of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany courses by serving as members
of board of studies of both PG and UG.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme
Year
Total Success rate
Drop out rate
No.
2004 - 05
40
31
6
B Sc
2005 - 06
40
33
5
2006 - 07
40
32
4
2007- 08
40
31
5
2008 – 09 40
32
4
2004 - 05
12
12
0
2005 - 06
12
12
0
2006 - 07
12
12
0
M Sc
2007- 08
12
12
0
2008- 09
12
12
0
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories
and other such resources:
Item
Total number
Library
3874 books and 4 subscribed journals
Computer
Enhancement in last five
years
6 computers and 2 printers 1 printer with
scanner
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240 books
4 computers 1 printer
with scanner
Laboratories
LCD/ Internet
Con./Laptop/
Digital
camera
The Botany Department possess equipments which
include, Thermocycler, UV- VIS Spectroscope,
Deep freezer, Cold Centrifuge, Gel Doc,
Electrophoretic apparatus Vertical and Horizontal
with Power packs, Colorimeters, pH meters, Hot air
ovens, Soxhlet apparatuses, Glass distillation units,
Autoclave, Laminar air flow chambers, 4 Electronic
Balances,. Glass distillation unit, Binocular
Microscopes, Stereo microscope, soil pH meter,
DO meter, binocular, Rotary evaporator, Flame
Photometer, Turbidity meter, Conductivity meter,
Muffle Furnace, Microkjeldal, Sand bath, Water
bath, Double Distillation units, Micro photography
equipment, Refrigerators, Mini-centrifuge, DNA
sequencer, Millipore water purifier, Over Head
Projector and Generator
Two Laboratories are air conditioned
UV- VIS Spectroscope -1,
Deep freezer
-1,
Cold Centrifuge
- 1,
Soxhlet apparatuses
- 3,
Electronic Balances
- 2,
Over Head Projector
-2
Refrigerators
-2
LCD projector
–1
LCD projector – 1
Internet connection to Computer Lab, Library Internet connection– 3
and HoD's room.
Digital camera - 1
Digital camera
-1
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Herbarium
Museum
Permanent
slides
. The University College Herbarium is the
well known herbarium of the erstwhile
Travancore state possessing accessions from
different parts of India, South India, in
particular and is recognized as a reference
centre for Taxonomic research by Botanic
Survey of India (Ministry of Environment,
Govt. of India), other Universities of India and
The Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, England.
Plant collections as far back from 1887 have
been deposited here in with a total of 13,690
accessions on record till date.
Duplicate herbarium sheets of several
collections have been generously contributed
for constituting the herbarium for Tropical
Botanical Garden and Research Institute,
Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. Flowering plants
have been arranged as per well known
Bentham & Hooker system within 200
families. This centre has provided the basic
support for publication of important flora like
„Flora of Presidency of Madras‟ (J.S. Gamble,
1925), „Flowering plants of Travancore‟ (M.
Rama Rao, 1914), and „The Forest Trees of
Travancore‟ (T. F. Bourdillion, 1908), as well
as several Ph.D thesis. Eminent Botanists like
T.F. Bourdillion, A.Meebold, M.Rama Rao, K.
Vencoba Rao, Dr. A. Abraham, Dr. S.P.
Joseph, Prof. K. Chandrasekharan Nair and
Prof.
K.
Rajappan have
contributed
substantially to the development of this
Herbarium.
The
Madras
Herbarium,
Coimbatore and Culcutta Herbarium (Botanical
Survey of India) have contributed materials to
the University College Herbarium.
The department maintains a museum of
preserved specimens and it has more than 500
plant specimens preserved in formalin.
The department maintains a stock of
permanently preserved slide specimens and it
counts to about 1000 slides.
500 preserved specimens
has been raised over the
last five years
150 preserved specimens
were raised during the
last 5 years
200 preserved slide
specimens were raised
during the last 5 years
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Overhead projectors and LCD projector are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. LCD
Projectors are used for M. Phil., M. Sc. and UGC CSIR NET Classes. As part of curriculum,
field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual perception.
Seminars and the lectures by eminent scientists in the field of Botany and Biotechnology
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were organized for the benefit of students. Routine practical demonstrations are done in the
laboratories of the department. Moreover the students are given small project works,
assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process. Research students such as M.
Phil and Ph.D. students are asked to maintain discipline. Fortnightly seminars by the Post
graduate and research scholars are organized to update and motivate the students.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
Tutors are allotted for all classes including PG and UG. They are also given the necessary
guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. Teachers in the department
have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students.
Individual attention is given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years:
Name
Sri. K.RAJEEV,
Sri. TK. DINESH
KUMAR
Dr.V.BABU
Sri. R.
GOVINDAPILLA
Sri.V.A.SASEENDRA
BABU
Dr.S.R.Deepthi
Refresher
courses
Two refresher
attended
courses
Seminar/ workshops/ Conferences
1. National Seminar on Plant Genomics at
Dept. of Botany University of Kerala, 0n
2008
2.Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree
courses 2009 Feb
1. 2007 Jan. One Day seminar on Plant
Taxonomy organized by University of
Kerala and Indian Botanical Society
Kerala Chapter
2. 2008 One Day seminar on ethnobotany,
Dept. of Botany University of Kerala
3. Worksop on restructuring of BSc.
Degree courses 2009 Feb
Eight Seminars
1. State level Seminar on Biotech and
Bioquest – Kerala 2004 Trivandrum.
2. Recent Trends in Molecular Biotech. 10
Jan 004
3. Nat. Sem cum Workshop in Botany for
College teachers.05-06 TVPM
Six semiars
Three seminars
Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ
Dr.I.MINI
Three seminars
Four Seminars
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Dr.SUBRAMANIYAN
S.
1. Attended
the
Orientation
Programme
in
Multidiscipline at
Academic Staff
College,
Thiruvananthapur
am from June 5 th
to July 2nd 2002.
2. Refresher course
in Environmental
Science
from
03.08.05
to
24.01.05
at
Academic Staff
College,
University
of
Kerala,
Thiruvananthapur
am.
3. Refresher course
in
BIOINFORMATI
CS
from
17.01.06
to
07.02.06
at
Academic Staff
College,
University
of
Kerala,
Thiruvananthapu
ram
4.
Refresher
course in Life
sciences
2008
December
1. One day symposium conducted by
Association of Microbiologists of India
Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research
Laboratory (CSIR) Trivandrum. 2002 Jan
2. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial
talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at
Silent Valley National Park. 05
3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status
of Silent Valley National Park‟ in
connection with the 20th year of declaration
as National Park. 2006
4. Attended a two-day National Seminar on
„Biodiversity
and
conservation
–
Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria
College Jan 2006
5. Attended the L.V.Vaidyanathan memorial
talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 06.
6. Attended a one day Seminar with Software
Demonstration on Computer Aaided Drug
Design (CADD). 05/05/2006, by Centre for
Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM
7.Attended a one day Seminar “EMERGING
TRENDS
IN
MICROBIAL
TECHNOLOGY” 10 Feb 2007 by PSGR
College Coimbatore
5.2008 Attended a one day Seminar
“BIOPERL”, on 2008 by Centre for
Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM
6. Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree
courses 2009 Feb
163
Dr. SANDHIA G. S.
Dr.T.S.SWAPNA
1. Attended
the 1.Attended a two-day National Seminar on
Orienta-tion
„Biodiversity
and
conservation
–
Programme
in Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria
Multidiscipline (IT College,Palakkad
Oriented)
at 2. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial
Academic
Staff talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at
College,
Silent Valley National Park. 2005
Thiruvana3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status
nthapuram from 4th of Silent Valley National Park‟ in
Jan to 31st January, connection with the 20 th year of
2005.
declaration as National Park
4. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial
talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 2006.
5.Attended the two-day National seminar on
„Science, Technology and Environment‟
organized by the Post graduate department
of Zoology at Govt. Victoria College,
Palakkad.
Nil
1.National seminar on GM crops and food
security at Sastha Bhavan, Pattom TVM on
17-11-09
2. International seminar on democratic and
secular education organized by Govt of
Kerala , Kerala University Campus,
Kariavattom-4-12-08 to 6-12-08
3.Ethnobotany and III Annual general body
meeting of IBS Kerala chapter organized by
IBS, Kerala chapter, Dept Botany, Univ.
Kerala, 31st October 2008
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
Other academic activities
Sl. Name
No.
1.
K. Rajeev
1. Member PG Board of studies University of Kerala
2. Member PG Board of studies University of Calicut
3. Coordinator Darwin bicentenary celebrations TVPM and
Kollam
4. Chairman Biology text book Committee for standards IX
to XII SERT Govt. of Kerala.
5. Coordinator Nature Club University College TVPM.
2.
Sri .T. K.DINESH
1. Elected member of Academic Council Uni. Of
KUMAR
Calicut 02-06
2. Member UG Board of studies University of Kerala
3. Elected member of Faculty of Science Univ. of Kerala
06-09
4. Fellow of Indian Botanical Society, Joint Secretary
IBS Kerala Chapter
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3.
Dr.V.BABU
4.
Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI
5.
.
Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ
.6
7.
10.
11.
1.Membr of Ind. Botanical Soc and Secretary of Kerala
Chapter
2.Question Paper Setter Calicut University PG and UG
3.Member of Board of Studies – Faculty of Science KU
4.Member Indian Society for Phytomorphology
1. Member of Board of Examiners for M. Sc.
1.Question Paper setter University of Calicut
2.Science columnist in various dailies and periodicals
3.Presented several speeches through AIR and Door Darhan
Dr.I.MINI
1.
Member of Board of PG and UG examinations
Dr.
1.Compulsory Social Service Coordinator 2003- 2005
SUBRAMANIYAN S. 2.Carrier guidance Committee member 2002-2005.
3.Participated in centralized valuation B. Sc. Botany 20032004
4.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2003 – 2006
5. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. 2007.
6.Presented Lecture on GENE CLONING in connection with
the Inauguration of Botany Association, Government
College Chittur on 8th December 2006
7.Guided M. Sc. BIOINFORMATICS Student of Bharathiyar
University, Coimbatore 2007
8.Member, PG Board of studies, Calicut University
9. Resource person for SRG training (for HS teachers)07-09
Dr. SANDHIA G.S. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 – 2009
2.Member of Board of Examiners MSc, Calicut University 08
Dr.T.S.SWAPNA
1. Member of Organizing committee of a National Seminar
at Trivandrum
10.
Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Regional Cancer Centre,
Trivandrum Sree Chithira thirunal Res. Inst. TVPM TBGRI Palode
11. The thrust areas of the Department: 1. Plant Molecular Biology
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project
Present status
Sponsor
SARD Project KSCSTE (23 Lakhs) Completed
KSCSTE Project (Rs. 8.63 Lakhs) Ongoing
KSCSTE
Project
KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM
KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM
UGC Minor Project (Rs. 1.2 Lakhs) Ongoing
Project
UGC
UGC Minor Project (Rs. 88000)
UGC
Ongoing
Project
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13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Sl.
No
Faculty
1 Sri. K.RAJEEV,
2 Dr.V.BABU
Item / journal/ books/articles
Mariamma Cherian, K. Rajeev and N. Omanakumari.
“Ursolic acid-a cytotoxic triterpenoid of Coleus Zeylanicus (Benth)
Cramer and Hyptis suaveolens (L)Poit”. J. Cytol. Genet: 9, 93-99
2.
K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations
in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don
(Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India conference on
Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and
geneticists, India.
3.
K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in
in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don
(Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. International Conference on
Ethnopharmacology and Alternative Medicine. Organised by
national Society for Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research
Centre, Thrissur, Kerala.
4. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and
Roschen sasikumar. 2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory
using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201-203. XVIII Kerala
Science Congress. Organised by KSCSTE, Jan. 2006.
Thiruvananthapuram.
5. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the
indigenous medicinal herb Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as
revealed by RAPD analysis. Abst p. 22. Nationl Symp on plant
genome. Feb. 2007. BHindu Univity, Varanasi.
1.
1. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A.
Antihyperglycaemic activity of Cassia kleinii leaf extract in glucose
fed normal rats and alloxan induced rats. Ind. J.
pharmacol.,2002.34:409-415.
2. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A. Antidiabetic
actvity of ethanol ext of Cassia kleinii leaf ext in streptozotocin
induced diabetic rats and isoln of an active principle & toxicity
evaln of the extract. Ind. J. pharmacol.,2003. 35:290-296.
3.
Gayathri, G. and Babu, V. Pharmacognostic analysis of Azima
tetracantha Lam.(2009). Phytomorphology. 59(1&2). 47-50.
1.
One Paper accepted in Anthropologist
3 Sri.V.A.SASEEND
RA BABU
4 Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI 1. Ayana Ravi, Remya R and Deepthi, S R. (2008). Antimicrobial
activity studies on Cissuc quadrangularis L. Ind. J. Bot. Research 4
(2): 201-204.
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2. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V. (2008). Antibacterial
activity studies and phytochemical screening on methanol extract of
Alstonia scholaris R. Br. Res. J. Biotech. 3(4): 40-43.
3. Remya R, Shabana, M and deepthi S R.. Bioactivity studies on
Nerium odorum Soland. Ind. J. Bot. Res. (accepted)
4. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V.. Antifungal activity
studies anfd phytochemical scrrening on the methanol extract of
Alstonia scholaris. Fitotherapia (communicated).
5 Dr.OOMMEN
P.SAJ
6 Dr. I. MINI
1. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil, Cytotoxic studies and
Exploration of Essential Oil in Two species of Corymbia.J.
Cytol. Genet. 7 (NS) : 131- 139 (2006).
2. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil Exploration of essential
oil of Beaufortia sparsa R.Br. , GEOBIOS 34: 13- 16 (2007).
3. Oommen P. Saj, Rony K. Roy and S S.V. Chem. Composition
and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil of Feijoa
Sellowiana O.Berg. , Journal of Pure and Applied
Microbiology, 2 (1) 227- 230 (2008).
4. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj.
Cytotoxic and
Antimicrobial studies on “ AROGYAPACHA” , Kerala
Ginseng ( Trichopus zeylanicus ssp. Travancoricus Burkill. Ex.
Narayanan) Leaf extract. Mansa M.M., Abstracts( National
Symposium ) Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Trivandrum
p. 81-82 (2008).
5. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj. Antimicrobial activities of the
Leaf, Bark and Fruit pericarp extracts of Terminalia bellerica.
Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 3 (1) 239- 242
(2009).
6. Chitra P and Oommen P.Saj Morphogenetic and Antimicrobial
studies on Andrographis echioides J. of Pure and Applied
Microbiology, 4 (1) (2009) (In Press)
1. Radhika C G, Mini I andGanga Devi T (2004). Studies on Abiotic
parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake,
Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) :
49-63.
2. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T (2003). Hydrological
studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,
Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4)
: 617- 626.
3. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution of
photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,
Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7(1-2): 45- 48
4. Mini , C G Radhika and T Ganga Devi. (2003). Hydrological
studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,
Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4)
: 617- 626.
167
5. Mini, I Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution
of photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram
river, Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7 (1-2):
45- 48
6. Mini, I Jayaraman P R and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Nutrient
dynamics in the sedimentary environment of a lotic ecosystem,
Vanapuram river, Thirunvananthapuram, Kerala, South India.
Indian Joural of Ecology and Ecoplanning 15 (1-2) : 125-134.
7. Mini I and Ganga Devi T Dynamics of trace metals in
Vamanapuram river South Kerala India Pollution research (
communicated)
8. Saranya K L , Salini C and Mini I.. Bioorganics and
allelopathic potential of an invasive weed Mikania scandens L.
Indian Journal of Phytological Research (Communicated)
9. Jayaraman P R, Mini I, Vasudevan Nair T and Ganga Devi.
T (2003). Dynamics of Biogeoorganics in the sediments of a lotic
ecosystem Karamana river, Kerala South India International Joural
of Ecology and Environmental sciences 29 :137-150.
10. Radhika, C G Mini I and Ganga Devi T (2004). Studies on
Abiotic parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake,
Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) :
49-63.
7 Dr. Subramanian S 1. Subramaniyan, S., Sandhia, G.S,, Prema, P. Control of xylanase
production without protease activity in Bacillus sp. by selection of
nitrogen source Biotech Letts- 23 (5), 369 - 371. (2001)
2.
Subramaniyan, S. and Prema, P. (2002) Biotechnology of
Microbial Xylanases: Enzymology, Molecular Biology and
Appln. CRIT. REV.in Biotech 22(1),33-64.
3.
Subramaniyan S. and Anusha, K. M. (2007) Rooting of
angiosperm
Phylogeny
A
bioinformatic
study.
Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS
College.org
4.
Subramaniyan, S. and Divya, V. Xylanases from a MTCC
culture Bacillus subtilis 1790 and a comparative study of
Xylanases from other microorganisms. Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS College.org
5.
Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009) Purification and
Characterization of Xylanases from Bacillus pumilus Enzyme
and Microbial Technology (Communicated).
168
8 Dr. G S Sandhia
1. Lalit Arya, SANDHIA G. S., Malik S.S. and Sanjeev
Kumar Singh (2001) Identification of Sorghum hybrids
using RAPD markers. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic
Resources 14: 229-230.
2. SANDHIA G. S. and Lalit Arya (2001) Principles of DNA
isolation and purification. In: Training manual on “PCR
based techniques for plant DNA fingerprinting” 13-17&6576, NBPGR, New Delhi.
3. Arya L, Sandhia G S, Singh S K, Rana M K, Malik S S (2006)
Analysis of Indian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench]
cultivars and lines using RAPD markers J. Plant Biochemistry
and
Biotechnology
15 (2)
4. 5.Sandhia G S. and Jijesh M. Protease from a MTCC culture
Bacillus subtilis 1790 in different low cost media.
Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS
College.org
5. Sandhia, G. S. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009)
Production and characterization of Alkaline proteinases from
Bacillus SGP-26 Bioresource Technology. (Communicated).
9 Dr. Swapna, T. S
1.Swapna, T. S. Salt stress induced changes on enzyme
activities during different developmental stages and of Rice
(Oryza sativa Linn). Indian Journal of Biotechnology. 2 pp
251-258 (2003)
2.Swapna, T. S., Binitha, M and Manju T.S. (2004) In vitro
multiplication in Kaempferia galanga Linn. Applied
Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 118(1-3): 233-41.
3.Swapna T S and Sabu. A.(2005) Salt stress in rice and the
biotechnological approaches for inducing tolerance. In
Biotechnology:
Current
perspectives
and
Potential
Applications. Ed. P.C. Trivedi. Pp 57 – 71.
4.Swapna, T. S. Callus induction and regeneration of plants from
anther cultures of rice: Impact of carbon sources and cold
shock of inflorescence. Brazilian Archives in Biology and
Technology. (Communicated).
5.Swapna, T.S. Esterase as a molecular marker for salt
tolerance in regenerated plants. Current Science
(Communicated).
169
10 Dr. Kishore Mohan 1. Kishor Mohan T C Pillai RSN and Mohankumar C (2004)
Activity of Lignin Biosynthesis enzymes During Fibre ring
and Shell formation of oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
fruit- Tenera variety. International Journal of Oil Palm,
3&4: 11-15
2. Kishor Mohan T C and C Mohankumar (2004) Biochemical
changes in the Cell Wall of Oil Palm Fruit Mesocarp during
Development and Post-harvest storage. J. Food Sci.
Technol., 41 (2): 191-193
3.Gayathri, V Renjima, K Murugan and T C Kishor Mohan
(2006).
Changes in the Nutritional, Antinutritional and
Antioxidant Char during Devet and Ripening of Jamaica
Cherry (M calabura) J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 157-164
4. Murugan, K Kishor Mohan T C, Shilpa L. Satheesh and Sajitha
Rajan S. (2006) Nutritive and Antinutritive Characteristics of
Selected Wild Plants from South India. J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 227231
5.
Sajitha
Rajan
S, five
Shilpa
Satheesh
L, Kishor Mohan
T C and Murugan
Publications of the faculty, for the
past
years
continuation
PRESENTATION
/
K
(2007)
Value
of
ethnic
foods
in
meeting
antioxidant
needs: the
PUBLICATIONS in NATIONAL SEMINARS
wild plant connection. J Food Sci Technol, 44(4): 394-396
6. Sandeep B S, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C (2008)
1. Murugan K, MohankumarBiochemical
C (2001) Ecophysiological
Analysis of the Nutraceutical
features of Lumnitzera
Characteristics
racemosa
in the a
Fruit Mesocarp of Palmyra Palm (Borassus
flabellifer
L.)
J
Food
mangrove resistant to saline
conditions.
Proceedings of 13th Kerala Science Congress,
Sci Technol
(Communicated)
7. Archana C S, Remya Krishnan, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C
Thrissur, 521-524.
(2008) Changes in the nutraceutical potential of Ceylon Olive
2. Murugan K, Mohankumar
C (2002) Cinnamyl
alcohol
(Elaeocarpus
serratus L.)
at NADPHdifferent dehydrogenase,
stages of fruitan
maturation.J.Phytol Res ( Communicated)
indicator of detecting 8.
plants
based on their habitat. Proceedings of 14th Kerala Science
Gayathri T, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K (2007) Purification
Congress, Kochi. 459-462.and Characterization of Polygalacturonase-3 from Jamaica Cherry
3. Anil Kumar, Murugan K(Muntingia
and Mohan calabura
kumar C (2002)
inducedBiochemistry
features of basin
Linn). Stress
J. Plant
&
mangroves: a case for habitat
dependent conservation
-16th Kerala Science Congress,
Biotechnology.16(2):
127-130
Calicut
9. Jeejamol, C.. Anil Kumar VB, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K
Impact
of fungicide Composition
Contaf 5E on and
active
species in
4. Murugan K and Mohan (2007).
kumar C
(2003).Mineral
itsoxygen
regulation
and Antioxidant
enzymes in Vigna
unguiculata
mangroves 90th Indian Science
Congress, Bangalore,
January,
2003 (L.) Walp.,J .Curr.
Sci.10 (2): 647-652
5. Manasa M G and Murugan K (2003) Richness and diversity of ants at Dhoni hills,
10. Murugan K and Kishor Mohan TC (2007) Amelio-rative
Palakkad of Southern Western Ghats 90th Indian science congress, Bangalore, 2003
mechanism of NaCl stress in Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. Indian J
6. Sajitha S. Rajan, Shilpa satheesh L , Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K. Evaluation of
of Plant physiol. 12 (4): 373-377.
antioxidant value from ethnic food plants consumed by the tribals of Chittor district.
11. Anil kumar V B, Jeejamol C, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C
(2007) Biochemical analysis of the nutraceutical characteristics in
Barbados cherry170
(Malpighia glabra L.) J.Phytol Res.20(2): 237242
12.
National seminar on Medicinal Plants at Rajeev Gandhi Center For Biotechnology,
Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala 2006.
7. Murugan K , Harish S R, Sumitha S (2005). Antioxidant and Nutritive Value Associated
with Fruit Development and Maturation in Capsicum annuum L. var. Jwalamukhi 93rd
Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad
8. Murugan K (2005) Micropropagation for the rapid multiplication of Tylophora indica
(Burm.f.) Merr. – a medicinal plant. 93rd Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad
9. Harish SR and Murugan K (2005). Biochemical survey of defense mechanism in
bryophytes:
some
observations.18thKerala
Science
Congress,
January
2005,
Thiruvananthapuram.
10. Deepak RP, Renjima V, Murugan K Antioxidant Potential of Hemigraphis colorata
(Blume) H.G.Hallier and Rhinacanthus nasutus (Linn). Kurz. – a search Kerala Science
Congress kannur, Kerala, 2007
11. Swapna, T.S. Effect of carbon sources and growth regulators in androgenic callus
formation and green plant regeneration in rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th 176
National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian
Institute of Technology, New Delhi. March 12-13, 2003.
12. Swapna, T.S. Effcet of carbon sources and cold shock of inflorescence in anther culture
of rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th National Symposium on Biochemical
Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
March 12-13, 2003
13. Swapna, T.S and Manju, T.S. Rapid in vitro multiplication of Hemidesmus indicaus – a
valuable medicinal plant. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging
frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003.
14. Swapna, T.S and Binitha, M. In vitro induction of somatic embryogenesis and multiple
shoots in Kaempferia galanga. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging
frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003.
15. Swapna, T.S, Isozyme marker for salt tolerance in rice. Presented in International
Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research
Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April 2001.
16. Swapna, T.S, Effect of maltose, sucrose and growth regulators in androgenic callus
formation and green plant regeneration in rice, Presented in International Conference on
New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory,
Trivandrum, India on April 2001.
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17. Swapna, T.S, Effect of salt stress on enzyme activity in callus and different
developmental stages of rice, Presented in International Conference on New Horizons in
Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April
2001.
18. Swapna, T.S and Nambisan, P. Variations in esterase banding pattern in rice at different
developmental stages and under stress. Presented in National Symposium in Recent
trends in Biotechnology held at Karnataka Agricultural University on January 1997.
19. Shilpa satheesh, Sangeetha G, Murugan K and Rajeev K, Callus cultures of Coccinia
indica W & A as a source of trypsin protease inhibitors- a potential insecticidal and
antitumour agent, National seminar “From Chromosome to genomes- challenges and
prospects”, Thiruvanathapuram, 2008.
20. Bobby. T.Edwin & C.Mohankumar. Molecular identifications of Proutista moesta as the
vector and the phylogenetic analysis of KWD phytoplasma. Extended Abstracts XVIII
Kerala Science Congress(2006) 481-483.
21. D.K. Sathish & C.Mohankumar. Identification of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
varieties using RAPD markers Extended Abstracts XVIII Kerala Science Cong. (06).
22. Sunukumar.S.S, Murugan.K. & Mohankumar.C. Variability in amplification of
Phytoplasma in Kerala wilt Diseased Coconut palms. Proceedings of the 20 th Kerala
Science Congress (2008). 284-287.
23. Reeja Rajab, Murugan K and Mohan kumar C, Intraspecific DNA polymorphism in
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The natural sweetener by RAPD and DDRT, PP 46-47, 2008,
XVIII Swadeshi Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram
24. I Mini & T Ganga Devi . Seasonal fluctuations in the macro and trace elements in a
submerged
aquatic
lithophyte-
Tristicha
ramosissima
willis
associated
with
Vamanapuram river, Thiruvananthapuram Kerala at 6th Indian Environmental Science
Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007.
25. A S Reshmi C G Radika, I Mini & T Ganga Devi Cadmium a mounting Danger on
Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6 th Indian Environmental Science
Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007.
26. Deepthi S R, Soorya R , Ajith R and Thankamani V.. Antimicrobial activity of leaf and
stem bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National seminar on medicinal plants
organized by Pharmacognosy Unit, Ayurveda College, Tvpm. March 8-9, 2000
27. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Phytochemical screening of the stem
bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National Seminar on phytochemicals and
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Nutrition organized By Centre for development of Science and Technology on 8 January
2001.
28. Deepthi S R, Sasidharan V K, Rajamma V and Thankamani V Antibacterial, antifungal
and pesticidal activities of leaf, stem bark extracts of Alstonia scholaris R Br. 13 th
Kerala Science Congress, 29-31 January 2001. organized by State committee on Science
technology and Environment.
29. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Bioactivity studies and phytochemical
scrrening on leaf, stem bark, root bark of Alstonia scholaris. 17 th Kerala Science
Congress, 29-31 January 2005. organized by State committee on Science technology and
Environment.
30. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations in callus cultures of
Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India
conference on Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and
geneticists, India.
31. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in
in callus cultures of
Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. Internatl Conf
on Ethnopharmacol and Alternative Medicine. Organised by national Society for
Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala.
32. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and Roschen sasikumar.
2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201203.
XVIII
Kerala
Science
Congress.
Organised
by
KSCSTE,
Jan.
2006.
Thiruvananthapuram.
33. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the indigenous medicinal herb
Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as revealed by RAPD analysis. Abstracts p. 22.
National Symposoum on plant genome. Feb. 2007. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
34. Reshmi A S, Radika C G, Mini I Ganga Devi T Cadmium a mounting Danger on
Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6 th Indian Environmental Science
Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007.
35. Subramaniyan S. and Prema P. (2002) One day symposium conducted by Association of
Microbiologists of India Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR)
Trivandrum. 2002 Jan
36. Subramaniyan (2007) Industrial Application of Microbial Xylanases Paper presented at
One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Coimbatore Feb 10th 2007
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37. Subramaniyan and Vijitha V. (2008) Effect of phytoextracts on Rhizoctonia solani
(Sheath Blight Pathogen) at One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR
Krishnammal College for Women Coimbatore Jan 2008
14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
a. HOD of Dept. Sri. Rajeev K was the convenor of Darwin Bicentenary celebrations Trivandrum
Chapter
b. Identifiction of Taxonomical Materrials,
c. Provides Facility for Project work for B. Sc. Botany , B.Sc. Biotechnology and PG
d. Water Quality Analysis
e. Many students of the Department are members of National Service Scheme and are
involved in commendable social service
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
The Department regularly conducts Seminars and Test papers prescribed by the University
for Continuous Assessment. Assignments in each subject are given to both B.Sc. and M.Sc.
students. The results are published and genuine grievances are rectified.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the dept to the
student placements
Degree
Year of pass
Higher studies
2004-05
10
5
9
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
9
7
7
7
6
6
8
8
7
2008-09
7
5
5
Employment
Others
PG
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2004
1
5
3
2005
1
7
3
2006
1
6
5
2007
2
7
3
2008
2
4
4
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17. Significant achievements of the department faculty and students during the past
five years:
UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes
The department has successfully organized UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes for Life
Sciences under the Continuing Education sub-centre, University College.
Coaching Programme of Government of Kerala for Gifted students in science was
organized by Department of Botany.
Department Publishes a half yearly science magazine
Ph.D awarded
1) Mr. Kishor Mohan 2) Mr. Murugan K
3) Miss. Sharmila L B 4) Smt. Subhashini J
5) Mr. Boby T Edwin 6) Mr. Sathish D K 7) Mr. Thomas Bennan (Thesis submitted)
8 Mr. P R Jayaraman 9 Mr. V Babu 10 Mrs. Mini I 11 Mrs. Arathy M S 12 Mrs. C G Radhika
13 Mrs. Prasannakumari A A 14 Mrs. T R Jayakumari
Ph. D. Synopsis Submitted
1Mrs. Jayasree Sukumar
2 Pradeep Sankar
Rank Holders
2006, M.Sc Sajitha Rajan S I rank
2006, M.Sc Shipa Satheesh L IV Rank
2009 MSc Pratheesh IV rank
Patents
Dr. C.Mohankumar, has filed two patents based on the findings of his research group.
1. Novel method for the extraction and purification of
stevioside from Stevia
rebaudiana Bertoni, a non-carbohydrate sweetner (File No.01436/2006)
Major Findings
Elaeis guineensis RAPD marker tnrp-28 genomic sequence for the
identification of Tenera
variety. GenBank accession No. EF635500 through GenBank submission
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Stevia rebaudiana ent-kaurenoic acid 13-hydroxylase gene was identified
and the new
sequence got a GenBank accession No. EU722415 through GenBank submission by
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Sequence of Kerala wilt disease Phytoplasma gene was identified with GenBank accession
No. AY 158660 through GenBank submission by ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Invited talks
1. Prof. Trevor Hocking, University of Wolverhampton, UK presented a talk related to
Genetically modified plants and its impact in society on 29/06/2007
2. Dr.A.Sasidharan memorial Lecture series started with an inaugural talk by
Dr. Christopher Augur, University of Paul Cezanne, Marseille, France on Water Hyacinth –
A potential raw material for production of Bioethanol
3. The Department in collaboration with Kerala Biodiversity Board and Sasthra sahithya
Parishad planned to celebrate Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebration for one year from
12/ 02/ 2009. The programme includes seminars, quiz, essay writing and
painting
competition across Thiruvananthapuram district by participating students from plus two to
college level. Sri. K Rajeev, Head of the Department is the joint convener of the all Kerala
committee of Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebrations.
Refresher Courses/Workshop
To enrich the faculty, the department has organized refresher courses and workshops
for the selected members of the teaching faculty for the all the colleges of University of
Kerala, M.G.University and University of Calicut. The list of refresher courses is conducted
as follows.
1.Tissue culture training programme from 13-5-1994 to 27-5-1994 sponsored by department
of industries and commerce, Govt. of Kerala.
2.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of collegiate education. Govt. of
Kerala, March 6th- 27th 1998.
3.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of
Kerala. December 1998.
4.Workshop on, „Tools and Technique in Applied Biology‟ from January 3 rd-8th 2002 was
organized by Plant Biochemistry Unit, Department of Botany, University College,
Thiruvananthapuram sponsored by Science Technology and Environmental Committee,
Govt. of Kerala.
5. Research Programme
In the field of Plant Science research, department has twin focus- Plant BiochemistryMolecular Biology and Environmental Biology.
The Plant Biochemistry Molecular Biology Unit of Department of Botany has been
focusing research activities in the following areas
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1. Biodiversity of Bryophytes and its biochemical and Physiological adaptations to
tolerance in relation to dehydration and dehydration stress.
2. Trypsin protease inhibitors from Cucurbitaceae and its antimicrobial, insecticidal and
antitumour properties
3. Bioethanol production from Pistia and Salvinia
4. Molecular and biochemical specificities to oxidative stress tolerance in Mangroves
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that:
NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The department intends to establish full fledged laboratories in Microbiology and
Phytochemistry to conduct research projects
2. Renovation of Biotechnology and Physiology Laboratories has been initiated.
3. Department intends to extend internet facility to Department Library.
4. Department intends to start add on course on Tissue culture and Microbiology.
5. Department intends to equip the seminar hall with an audio system and to furnish it
with Jefferson Chairs, so that students can comfortably attend and take note in
classes and seminars.
6. Department has initiated two more green houses in its Botanical garden
7. Botany Department has the charge of Nature Club of the College which plans to plant
selected rare trees in the campus
8. Department intends to subscribe more number of scientific journals
9. Department intends to create its on Web Site
10. Botany Department has initiated steps to provide selected study materials to the
students through internet
11. The department will organize State Level and National Seminars
12. Botany Department intends to conduct more workshops in Plant Molecular Biology,
Microbiology and Tissue Culture
13. The department intends to establish a well equipped Laboratory facility for
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Microbiology/Plant Pathology
14. Apart from the existing projects the Faculty of the Department will approach
various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned goals.
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15. Modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology will
be used to improve teaching standards.
16. Department plans to renovate its Environmental Biology Laboratory and Library
17. The department intends to Establish a Bioinformatics Laboratory
20. Any other highlights
 Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination:
The faculty of the department is carrying out the coaching class for UGC-CSIR
NET examination in Life Sciences for the P G students of the department during
holidays
 Remedial coaching:
Department teaching staff members are engaged in remedial coaching
 Internet browsing and communication facility:
 Department provide facility for internet browsing and communication for the students of
the department.
 Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching:
 The faculty at the department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching
in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD
display utilizing power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by Over head
projectors.
 Alumni of P G Department of Botany:
An active community of the old students of the department is meeting frequently at
the department. In fact five out of 11 staff are themselves alumni of this department. The
Alumni is actively engaged in the developmental programmes of the department. Each
alumnus is conscious about the his or her responsibility in endeavors leading to the academic
excellance of the College.
 Training programmes :
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 Short-term training programmes have been organized for the students of the department
in Mushroom cultivation and cultivation of Orchids and Anthurium.
 Conduct of seminars and workshops:
In the year 2009 Botany department Organized seminar in association with National Science
day in the area of Bioinformatics
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3 day Work shop was organized by department of Botany on the restructuring of B.Sc.
Botany curriculum and was attended by several teachers from various Colleges affiliated to
University of Calicut
 Medicinal plant Repository: Department is carrying out a conservation programme for
medicinal plants and presently the students of the department maintains 125 different rare
medicinal plants in pots.
 Botanical Garden: The department maintains live plant specimens in the botanic garden
in the campus and utilizes the specimens in the teaching programme of the department.
Extension Lectures:
Members of Department of Botany are often invited as resource persons for various lectures
in and around Trivandrum
 Department Grievance Cell:
Established a Department Grievance cell
 Activities of Botany Association:
Botany association in association with Nature club organizes Quizz programmes, and Filed
trips to various places.
 Field Studies: As the subject of Botany requires field studies, department organizes study
tour programmes of different durations for the students of various classes. In this programme,
field visits to neighbouring states are also included in order to give the students an exposure
to ecological and vegetational patterns of such areas.
 Consultancy Services:
The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services in the identification of
plant/fungal specimens, in floriculture and mushroom cultivation and also in the preparation
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of biological projects, teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, photographs
and slides for projection. The students of neighbouring schools, colleges have used these
services.
 Nature Club:
Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature club registered with World Wide Fund
for conservation of Nature and Natural resources. Students of various departments are the
members of the club.
They actively participate in nature conservation and related the
awareness programmes.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl.
No.
1.
Name
Designation
Dr. Ajaikumar. N.
2.
Dr.Moly Marceline.C.
3.
Peethambaran Achari.M.N.
4.
Jacob Raj
5.
6.
John.T.J.
.
Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph
7.
Prasanna Chandran Pillai.T.
8.
Dr. Sreedhar. M.K.
9.
Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M.L.
10
Rajeev. G.
11
Lalitha. K.P.
12
Dr. Sadasivan. V.
13
Dr.Thara. G.S
14
Lekha. V.S (Deputation under
FIP)
15
Dr. Ambadas. G.
Qualification Specialization Experience
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel.Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Reader
M.Phil, Ph.D.
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Lecturer
M.Phil
M.Phil, Ph.D
Lecturer
Ph.D
Ph.D
M.Sc.
M.Phil
M.Phil
Ph.D
M.Sc.
Ph.D
Ph.D
M.Phil
Ph.D
M.Sc.
Organic
Chemistry.
Physical
Chemistry.
Organic
Chemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry
Organic
Chemistry.
Inorganic
Chemistry
Organic
Chemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry
Physical
Chemistry
Physical
Chemistry
Organic
Chemistry
Inorganic
Chemistry
29
Physical
Chemistry
6
27
27
28
27
27
29
25
27
28
21
21
16
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006-07)
Programme
B. Sc.
Chemistry
M. Sc.
Chemistry
Total No.
126
Male
82
Female
44
Urban
19
Rural
107
Lakshadveep
Nil
32
5
27
3
29
Nil
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years
and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
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7
The Post Graduate course in Chemistry has been changed to semester system from 2003
onwards. The syllabi of the M. Sc programme have again been modified by introducing the
modern areas of the discipline in 2007. The modified topics of study in each area are in
accordance with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern topics like computational chemistry,
green chemistry etc. and its application have been introduced. The elective subject in the
fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of dissertation is made compulsory for
giving opportunities for research experience. Visit to a Research and Development Centre is
also mandatory.
The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with the modification of the
syllabi. Modern subjects like computer application have been introduced.
Some of the members of the faculty have been associated with the modernization of the
course and curriculum as members of board of studies of both PG and UG and ass members
of faculty of science of the University of Kerala.
1. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme
B. Sc.
M. Sc.
M.Phil.
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
No.
50
50
50
50
50
50
14
14
14
14
14
16
5
5
5
5
5
5
Success rate
Drop out rate
74
76
78
77
76
80
80
81
79
80
79
81
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
17
8
8
9
7
9
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
2. Learning resources of the Department like library, computers,
Laboratories and other such resources:
Item
Library
Computer
Total number
Enhancement in last five
years
8 computers, one laser printer, one dotmatrix printer and a scanner.
7 computers
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Laboratories
LCD/ Internet
Con./Laptop/
Digital camera
The department possess minor
Electronic balance (three 4
equipments such as pH meters,
digits and two 3 digits)
Colorimeter, Electronic balances, Micro
pH meter -2
wave oven, Refrigerator, Centrifuge,
Potentiometer -2
Over Head Projector,
Refractometer -2
VIS Spectrophotometer, refractometer,
conductivity meter, Potentiometer etc.
Conductivity meter -4
LCD projector – 1
Internet connection for browsing – 1
Air oven -1
LCD projector – 1
Internet connection for
browsing – 1
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Overhead projector and LCD projector are being used in classroom teaching. The seminar
presentation of the M. Sc and M. Phil students are done in power point is compulsory.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the
students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in
the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in
their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who were benefited during
the past five years:
Name
Refresher
courses
Seminar/
workshops/conferences
attended
Dr. N Ajaikumar
Total – 4
Within
years-Nil
1. Project oriented Workshop
5 in Chemistry for College
Teachers from 23/11/2004 to
25/11/2004 at Govt. Womens
College Trivandrum.
2. International Seminar on
Polymers for Advanced
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Others
Technologies from 14th to
17th December 2004
(MACRO 2004) at
Trivandrum.
3. Workshop on
Computaional Chemistry
Portal from 18th to 19th
March 2005 at IIIT-K
Trivandrum.
4. National Seminar on
Recent Development in
Spectroscopy and
Nanochemistry from 20th &
21st October 2005 at SNGS
College Pattambi.
5. National Seminar on
Frontiers in Chemistry on
24th & 25th March 2006 at
Cochin University of Science
and Technology Kochi.
6. National Symposium on
Computational Chemistry
from 14th to 15th
December 2006 at Mar
Ivanios College Trivandrum.
7. National Workshop on
One and Two Dimensional
NMR Spectroscopy from
23rd to 24th February 2007
at Madurai Kamaraj
University, Maduari.
8. National Seminar on
Molecular Materials on 24th
and 25th March 2009 at
SNGS College.
National seminar in
Chemistry, 2008 in Govt.
Arts College, Trivandrum
Dr. C Moly Marceline
Sri. M N Peethambaran
National Workshop on One
and Two Dimensional NMR
Spectroscopy from 23 to 24
February 2007 at Madurai
Kamaraj University Maduari.
Sri. Jacob Raj
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Sri. T J John
Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph
.1.
Workshop
Computaional
on
Chemistry
Portal from 18
th
to 19th
March
at
IIIT-K
2005
Trivandrum.
2. National Symposium on
Computational Chemistry
from 14th to 15th
December 2006 at Mar
Ivanios College Trivandrum
3. National seminar in
Chemistry, 2008 in
Govt. Arts College,
Trivandrum
Sri T Prasannachandran Pillai
1. National Seminar on
Chemistry from 14 to 15
December 2008 at Mar
Ivanios College Trivandrum.
2. Workshop for College
Chemistry students and
Teachers–Dec 2007
Dr. M K Sreedhar
Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair
1.
2.
National seminar in
Chemistry, 2008 in
Govt. Arts College,
Trivandrum
Attended Two days
workshop for quality
improvement seminar
for research guides in
University of Kerala,
2008
Sri Rajeev G
Smt. Lalitha K P
Dr. V Sadasivan
Refresher
1. Workshop on
Computaional Chemistry
course at the
Portal from 18th to 19th
ASC,
March 2005 at IIIT-K
Trivandrum..
University of
2. National Workshop on
184
Kerala,
July.2007
Dr.G S Thara
Refresher
course at
ASC,
University
Kerala,
Nov.2006
One and Two Dimensional
NMR Spectroscopy from 23
to 23 February 2007 at
Madurai Kamaraj University
Maduari.
Workshop for semesteristion
the and grading of B.Sc
Chemistry, March 2009
of
Smt. Lekha V S
Dr. G Ambadas
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and
Research:
Sl.
No.
1
Dr. Ajaikumar. N
2
Dr. Moly Marceline. C.
Name
Other academic
activities
6. Member Faculty of
Sciences, University of
Kerala.
7. Member board of Studies,
Polymer Chemistry,
University of Kerala.
8. Member Faculty of
Science Calicut University
(1999-2002)
9. Member Board of Studies
in Chemistry (Pass) Calicut
(1999-2002) University.
10.
Chairman Board of
Examiners of S2 M Sc
Chemistry Examination
June 2007 of the University
of Kerala.
11.
President, University
College Chemistry Alumni
Association.
1. Chairperson Board of
Examiners of S2 M Sc
Chemistry Examination
June
2005
of
the
University of Kerala.
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc.
185
3
Sri. Peethambaran. M. N.
4
Sri. Jacob Raj
5
Sri. John. T. J.
2006,
University
of
Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc.
2008,
University
of
Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, Final BSc.
2008,
University
of
Kerala
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 and S3
MSc. 2005, University of
Kerala
2.Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2006,
University of Kerala
3.Member, Board of
Examination, S1 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4.Member, Board of
Examination, S3 MSc. 2008,
University of Kerala
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S1 MSc. 2006
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4.Member, Board of
Examination B.Sc, 2008
5.Chairman, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2008,
University of Kerala
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S1 MSc. 2006
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4.Chairman, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc.
2008, University of Kerala
186
6
Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph
7
Sri. Prasannachandran Pillai. T.
8
Dr. Sreedhar. M. K.
9
Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M. L.
10
Sri. Rajeev. G.
187
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2006,
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 M Sc. 2007,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination,
BSc.Chemistry(Main)
3. Member, Board of
Examination,
B Sc.Chemistry
(Restructured)
Principal Investigator, UGC
projects
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2006,
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2008,
University of Kerala
5. Member, PG Board of
studies in Chemistry,
University of Kerala
6. Fellow of the Indian
Chemical society, Kolkata
7.Fellow of the Institution of
Chemists, Kolkata
8.Chartered Chemist of India
9.Member M.Phil Board of
Examiners in Chemistry,
2008, University of Kerala
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2006,
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4. Member, Board of
Examination, S1 MSc. 2009,
University of Kerala
11
12
Smt. Lalitha. K. P.
Dr. Sadasivan. V.
13
Dr. Thara. G. S.
14
Lekha. V. S.
(On deputation under FIP)
Dr. Ambadas. G.
15
1. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2005,
University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2006,
University of Kerala
3. Member, Board of
Examination, S4 MSc. 2007,
University of Kerala
4. Member, Board of
Examination, S2 MSc. 2008,
University of Kerala
Member, Board of Exam, S4
MSc 2007
Member of Pass Board, UG
1.Member, Board of
Examination,
BSc.Chemistry(Main) 2009
2. Member, Board of
Examination,
BSc.Chemistry(Restructured)
2009.
12.
Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil
13.
The thrust areas of the Department :
Inorganic Chemistry; Coordination Chemistry.
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12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project
Present status
Synthesis, Characterization and
Biological
Studies
of
Oxomolybdenum(V)
and Minor project
Dioxomolybdenum(VI)
Progressing
Complexes.
2006-2008
(Duration 2 years)
Sponsor
UGC.
Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair
(Principal Investigator)
Cost Effective Techniques for Minor project
the Retrieval of Toxic Metal Completed
ions from Aqueous Systems.
2006-2008
(Duration 2 years)
UGC
Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal
Investigator) and T J John
(Co-investigator)
Polyoxo Metalate Nanosorbent Major project
for Environmental Remediation Duration 3 years
May 2009 onwards.
UGC
Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal
Investigator) and G Rajeev
(Co-investigator)
13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Faculty
Item / journal/
books/articles
M. L. Harikumaran 1.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
Nair
and V. L Siji Synthesis,
Spectral, Thermal and
Antimicrobial studies of
oxomolybdenum (V) and
dioxomolybdenum (V)
complexes with 2,3Dimethyl1-phenyl-4-(5-chloro-2hydroxy-4methylphenylazo)-5pyrazole, J. Indian Chemical
Society, 85, June 2008 pp.
589-594
2.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
and M. S Pramila Synthesis
and Characterisation of
oxomolybdenum (V) and
189
Total No.
National
International
dioxomolybdenum (VI)
complexes of 2,3-Dimethyl1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5bromobenzylideneaamino)pr
yazole-5-one Gladis Asian
Journal of Chemistry20, No
4, 2008 pp. 2504-2514
3.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*,
M. S Pramila Gladis and A.
Sheela
Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal
studies of dioxouranium (VI)
complexes of Schiff bases
derived from 2,3-Dimethyl-1phenyl-4-aminopyrazole-5one J. Indian Chemical
Society 84, September 2007
pp. 861-866
4. M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
and A. T Mariamma
Synthesis and Spectral
analysis of some Ru (III)
complexes of azo dyes
derived from 1-phenyl-2-,3dimethyl-4-aminopyrazole-5one, Asian Journal of
Chemistry19, No.6 2007 pp.
4653-4660
5. A. Sheela, M. S. Pramila
Gladis and
M.L..Harikumaran Nair*
Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal,
Electrochemical and
antibacterial Studies of
oxomolybdenum (V) and
dioxomolybdenum (VI)
complexes with 2,3dimethyl-1-phenyl-4-(5chloro-2-hydroxybenzyledeneamino)Pyrazole-5-one analysis of
some Ru (III) complexes of
azo dyes derived from 1phenyl-2-,3-dimethyl-4amino - pyrazole-5-one J.
Indian Chemical Society84,
April 2007 pp.329-32
6. M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
and K. R. Kumari Nisha
Synthesis, spectral and
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anitimicrobial studies of
some oxomolybdenum (V)
and dioxomolybdenum (VI)
complexes of a Schif base
derived from 1-Phenyl-2,3dimethyl-4-amino-5pyrazolone Asian Journal of
Chemistry19, No. 6, 2007 pp.
4487-4494
7. M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
and A. T Mariamma
Synthesis and
characterisation of Thorium4-complexes of 2,3-dimethy1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5methylphenylazo)pyrazole-5one, Asian Journal of
Chemistry18, No. 4, 2006 pp.
2983-2988
8. M. L. Harikumaran Nair*
and K. R. Kumari Nisha
Synthesis and
characterisation of
dioxotungsten(VI) complexes
of azo dyes derived from 1phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4amino-5-pyrazolone, Asian
Journal of Chemistry17, No.
3 2005 pp. 1729-1735
9.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*,
George Mathew and M.R.
Sudarsana Kumar Synthesis
and characterisation of some
new Cu (II) complexes of azo
dyes derived from 1,2dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2phenyl-4-amino-3Hpyrazole-3-one, Indian
Journal of Chemistry44A,
January 2005 pp. 85-89
10. Sali Thomas and M. L.
Harikumaran Nair* Synthesis
and spectral studies of some
novel ozovanadium (IV)
complexes of 2,3-dimethyl-1phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5chlorophenylazo) pyrazole-5one, Asian Journal of
Chemistry17,No..4 2005 pp.
2657-2662
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11. Sheela and
M.L Hari Kumaran Nair*
Synthesis, spectral and anti
bacterial studies of
dioxotungesten (v) Complxes
of 2,3 dimethyl - 1 - phenyl 4 - (2- hydroxy - 4 methoxy
phenyl azo) Pyrazol - 5 - one
Asian J. of Chemistry Vol. 19
No. 4 (2007) PP 2866-2872
12.George Mathew and
M.L. Harikumaran Nair *
Synthesis, spectral and anti
bacterial studies of some Hg
(II) chelates of azodyes
derived from 4 - amino - 2,3
- dimethyl - 1 phenyl
Pyrazol - 5 – one, Asian J. of
Chemistry Vol. 17 No. 1
(2005) PP 323-328
13. George Mathew and
M.L. Harikumaran Nair*
Synthesis, spectral and cyclic
volta mmetric studies of
some Ru (III) complexes of
azodyes derived from 4 amino antipyrine Asian J. of
Chemistry Vol. 16 No. 3-4
(2004) PP 1875-1880
14. M.L. Harikumaran Nair*
and* George Mathew
Synthesis, spectral, biological
and cyclic voltammetric
studies of some Ni (II)
complexes of azodyes
derived from 4 - amino anti
pyrine
J. Indian Chemical Society
Vol.82 Oct 2005 PP 1-6
15.Sali Thomas and
M.LHarikumaran Nair *
Synthesis and
characterisation of some new
oxovanadium (IV) complexes
of 2-3 - dimethyl -1 phenyl 4 - (2- hydroxy 5- methyl
phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone
Proceedings of XVIth Kerala
Science Congress02-01 , 29 3 Jan 2004 Kozhikode P 627
192
16.George Mathew and M.L.
Harikumaran Nair *
Synthesis and
characterisation of some new
Cu(II) complexes of 1
phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 (2- hydroxy - 5- methyle
phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone
Proceedings of XIVth Kerala
Science Congress02-24, 2931 Jan 2002, Kochi pp 128130
17.M.L Harikumaran Nair
and C.P Prabhakaran *
Synthesis and spectral studies
of some oxomolybdenum
(V) and dioxo molybdenum
(VI) complexes of 1, 2 dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy
phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry
Vol. 39 J Sep 2000 PP 989992
18.M.L Harikumaran Nair
and C.P Prabhakaran *
Synthesis and spectral
analysis of oxomolybdenum
(V) and dioxo molybdenum
(VI) complexes of Sehiff
bases derived from 1, 2 dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy
phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry
Vol. 37A May 1998 PP 452455
19.C.P Prabhakaran * and
M.LHarikumaran Nair
Oxomolybdenum (V) and
dioxo molybdenum (VI)
complexes of Schiff bases
derived from Isonicotinic
acid hydrazide, J. Indian
Chemical Society Vol. 75 Jan
1998 PP7-10
20.M.L Harikumaran Nair
and C.P Prabhakaran *
Synthesis and spectral studies
of oxomolybdenum (V) and
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dioxo molybdenum (VI)
complexes of Alpha - nitrozo
- Beta - naphthol J. Teach.
Research - in Chemistry3(2)
, 25-30 1996
21.M.L Harikumaran Nair
and C.P Prabhakaran *
Synthesis and spectral studies
of oxomolybdenum (V) and
dioxo molybdenum (VI)
complexes of Anti pyrine and
4 - amino anti pyrine
Proceedings of IXth Kerala
Science Congress06-06 Jan
1997 PP 298-300
22.C.P Prabhakaran * and
M.LHarikumaran Nair
Synthesis and spectral
analysis of oxomolybdenum
(V) and dioxo molybdenum
(VI) complexes of Schiff
bases derived from 1, 2 dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy
phenylazo) - 3- H - pyrazol 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry
Vol. 35A Sept. 1996 PP 771774
23.M.L Harkikumaran Nair*
and Shamla Synthesis,
spectral and thermal studies
of Cu (II) complexes of an
azodye derived from 1 phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 amino - pyrazol - 5 - one
Accepted on 22/10/08 J.
Indian Chemical Society
24.M.L Harkikumaran Nair*
and Shamla Synthesis,
spectral thermal and
antibacterial studies studies
of Cu (II) complexes
derivedb from 1-phenyl - 2,3
- dimethyl - 4 - amino pyrazol - 5 - one J. Indian
Chemical Society
(Revised and submitted on
20/09/ 08
V Sadasivan
V Sadasivan and M Alaudeen
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A study on the arylazo
coupling reaction of
bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia
mino copper(II) and
bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia
mino nickel(II), J. Indian
Chemical Society., Vol. 83,
(11), 1145-1148, 2006.
V Sadasivan and M
Alaudeen,
Synthesis and crystal
structure of zinc(II) complex
of 5-(2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl3-pyrazolin-5-one-4ylhydrazono)
hexahydropyrimidine-2thioxo-4,5,6-trione, Indian
Journal of Chemistry,
Vol.46A, ,1959-1962, 2007
14.
Participation of the department in the extension activities of the College:
15.
Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of
monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. B Sc
students are given class seminars and M Sc students are having both class seminars as well
as open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a
whole in order to give exposure to general awareness.
16.
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the
department to the student placements
Degree
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
2004
10
5
9
2005
2006
2007
9
7
7
7
6
6
8
8
7
2008
7
5
5
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Others
PG
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2004
2
4
5
2005
4
5
3
2006
2
2
4
2007
3
4
2
2008
4
3
3
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the
past five years:
1. During the academic year 2005-06, First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by
Sivalakala. S.
2. The outstanding performance by the B Sc students in achieving 80 % first class in 200708.
3. Six Ph.D. degrees were produced during the last five years.
4. Eight students were qualified in CSIR-UGC (JRF/NET) Examination and are engaged in
research leading to PhD in various prestigious institutions.
5. Organized visits to major R& D Centers and Industries to motivate the UG and PG
students.
6. Two minor and one major projects were sanctioned to the faculty in the last three
years.
7. During the year 2007-08 First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by Jayalatha.T
8. The department quiz team stood first in several intercollegiate quiz and all kerala quiz
competitions in chemistry in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that: NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1) The main objective of the Department is to promote research and training in various
advanced fields of chemistry.
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2) The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to get sufficient
funds for the improvement of the infrastructure of the department.
3) The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and
techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology.
4) The department intends to organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and
invited Lectures.
b. Curricular activities
1) The department is planning to revise thoroughly the syllabus of the M. Phil
programme.
2) The department wishes to provide coaching to PG students appearing for UGC/NET
examinations.
3) Our department has already been recognized as a centre for financial support by
FIST. Using the financial support, we are planning to upgrade our laboratories with
sophisticated instruments. Also we have a plan to collaborate with the nearby
research institutions.
3. Library up gradation:
1. Subscription of national and international research journals
2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Chemistry
3. Computerized cataloguing system
b. Research
1. Construction of a research wing with following facilities
 Physical Chemistry Lab
 Organic Chemistry Lab
 Inorganic Chemistry Lab
 Preparation room
 Instrumentation room
3. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members
4. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed
research wing
c. Extension activities for public and students
1. Conduct of workshops for teachers to cope up with the modern trends in chemistry.
2. Conduct of seminar in modern areas like Nano chemistry, Superconductors,
Computational Chemistry, Cheminfomatics etc.
3. Facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be made available
to students from other institutions as well.
4. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET
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20. Any other highlights
The department is having a strong , alumni association which participates in all activities of the
department. We organize intercollegiate quiz competitions every year and eight endowments are
being distributed to the students on the basis of merit. Our quiz team has won several prizes in
intercollegiate and state level competitions.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
SI.
Name
Designation
Qualification
Experie
No
nce
1
Dr.R Pushpakumari
Reader
M.A,M.Phil,PhD
28
2
Dr.K C Mathew
Sel.Grade Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,PhD,LLB
28
3
Shri.J Ashraf Rawther
Sel. Grade Lecturer
M.A
27
4
Dr.V Surendran Nair
Sel. Grade Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,PhD
24
5
Shri .S Gopalakrishnan
Sel. Grade Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,Bed
24
6
Dr. R Raveendran Pillai
Reader
M.A,LLB,PhD
24
7
Smt.K Sudha
Sel. Grade Lecturer
M.A
22
8
Dr. R Prakasan
Sel. Grade Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,PhD
20
9
Shri.M Basheer
Sr. Scale Lecturer
M.A,LLB,Diploma in
12
Journalism
10
Smt.V. Seethalekshmy
Lecturer
M.A,Bed
3
11
Sri. M P Abraham
Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,Bed
3
12
Smt. N Sunija Beegam
Lecturer
M.A,Bed
2
13
Smt.M C. Sheela
Lecturer
M.A,M.Phil,Bed
1
2. Student Profile according to Programmes of Study, Gender, Region etc. 2008-2009
Course
BA
Total No:
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
Lakshadveep
206
137
69
53
150
3
53
36
17
17
34
2
5
2
3
-
5
-
10
7
3
-
10
-
Economics
MA
Economics
M.Phil
Economics
PhD
Economics
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3. Changes made in the Course or Programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
PG Course:
Semester system has been introduced at the PG level with modifications in the syllabi as per
UGC guidelines .Papers with contemporary relevance have been included in the revised
syllabus. Submission of the project report as part of the course work has been made
mandatory.
UG Course:
Discussions are being held for restructuring the UG courses and for introducing the Grading
system. A workshop was held under the auspices of the Board of Studies in Economics,
University of Kerala at Kariavattom from 2-3-09 to 6-3-09 for restructuring the syllabus of
BA Economics. The Board decided to introduce Credit and Semester system from the
Academic Year 2009 onwards and accordingly framed the syllabus as per UGC guidelines.
It was also decided to introduce grading system for the BA Degree courses.
Contribution of the faculty to these changes
Dr.R Prakasan, Member, PG Board of Studies, Shri.S Gopalakrishnan, Member, UG Board
of Studies have actively participated in the various Board meetings and Shri.
Gopalakrishnan and Dr. K.C. Mathew attended the workshop on restructuring of Degree
course.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five years.
Course
Year
BA
2003-04
59
45
10
4
2004-05
59
43
9
7
2005-06
61
50
7
4
2006-07
66
55
5
6
2007-08
58
40
10
8
2003-04
25
23
-
2
2004-05
25
23
-
2
2005-06
24
23
-
1
2006-07
22
18
2
2
2007-08
23
17
3
3
2003-04
5
5
-
-
2004-05
5
5
-
-
2005-06
5
5
-
-
2006-07
5
5
-
-
2007-08
5
5
-
-
MA
M.Phil
Total No
Success rate
200
Failure
Drop out rate
Research
2003-04
Recognized as
-
-
-
Research
-
-
-
Centre in 2004-
-
-
-
2004-05
05
-
-
-
2005-06
2
-
-
2006-07
10
2007-08
10
Scholars
5. Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and
other such resources:
Item
Total No:
Enhancement in last 5 Years
Library
5626-3 journal (as on 4-2-09)
508 books and 3 journals
Computer and OHP
3 Computers, OHP+1 Printer
2 Computers + 1 Printer
Boards
Black boards + White boards
-
6.
Teaching Methods and Practice, other than the Lecture Method:
1) Group Discussion
2) Seminars
3) Field Work
4) Talk by eminent personalities
5) Assignments
6) Project Work
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students:
Tutors are assigned for UG and PG classes. Students are getting timely guidance, counseling
and other assistance from their respective tutors. Individual attention is given to students
which are reflected in the academic performance of the students as also in extra curricular
activities.
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8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers benefited during the
past five years:
Name
Refresher
Seminars/Workshops
Courses
/Conference
Dr.R Pushpakumari
-
Others
1. Talk on Poverty conducted
Attended Seminars
at Christian College,
conducted at the
Kattakada, 2007
Dept on the
2. Discussion on Global
following areas:
Financial Crisis at S.N
1. Environmental
College, Chempazhanthy,
Concerns of Kerala
Varkala,2008
Economy by poetess
3. Discussion on Migrant
Sugathakumari,
Workers and Impact on Kerala 2007
Economy at CDS, 2008
2. Kerala Economy
by RVG Menon, „08
3. Global Financial
Crisis, 2008.
Dr. K C Mathew
-
1. International Seminar on
5. Talk on Global
Democratic and Secular
Financial Crisis at
Education at Kerala University
Govt.Arts College
Campus in December, 2008
Tvpm, August, 2008
2.. Five Day Workshop on
-Apart from the
Restructuring BA. Degree
above, attended 15
Courses, Higher Education
similar academic
Council, Kariavattom, March
programmes in the
2009
last five years
3. National Seminar on Future
of Indian Agriculture, Dept: of
Eco., Kariavattom, Feb, 2009
4. National Seminar on „Cyber
Crimes, Cyber Laws and
Cyber Security, Tvpm,
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February, „09
Shri.J. Ashraff
1. Attended ICSSR Summer
Rawther
Programme at CDS, Tvpm
2. Attended National and
International seminars
Dr.V Surendran Nair
1. International Conference on
5. National Seminar
“Fifty Years of Kerala‟s Devt;
on Governance and
Issues, Strategies and Options
Development;
15th to 17th Feb, 2006
Lessons and
2. National Seminar on
Experiences of
Towards Self sufficient Kerala Kerala, 8th to 10th
Feb 5 and 6 2007
Dec 2005
3. National Seminar on
6. Attended National
Economics of Tourism at
Seminar on
Govt. Arts College, Tvpm,
Decentralization and
Feb.2005
Globalization, Govt:
4. National Seminar on Social
College,
Resistance in the Age of
Nedumangad, Tvpm,
rd
S. Gopalakrishnan
Globalization, 23 Feb 2005
Nov. 04
1. Attended a Workshop on
-
Restructuring of Syllabi and
Semesterisation of Degree
Course conducted by Board of
Studies (Pass) of University of
Kerala at Kariavattom 2-6 Feb
2009
2. Attended Seminar on
Gandhian Economics at
Government Arts College,
Tvpm,2008
3. Talk on Spiritual Philosophy
at University College, Tvpm,
203
2006
Dr.R. Raveendran
1. Presented a paper on
Pillai
Kerala‟s Development
-
Paradigm held at Government
College, Nedumangad
2. Presented a Paper on
Financial Crisis organized by
Department of Commerce,
Government College,
Nedumangad
3. Presented Paper on Peace
and National Integrity held
under the auspices of Gandhi
Peace Foundation , Tvpm
K Sudha
1. Attended Lecture Series
3. Availed of
held by ICHR on Economic
Teacher Fellowship
History by Dr.K.G. Panicker
under the UGC TF
and Dr. Irfan Habib in 2005
Programme under X
2. Presented a Paper on Social
Plan from 2004 to
and Economic Implications of
2007 for doing PhD
Ageing held at IMA under the
on the topic “Scio-
auspices of Kerala Statistical
Economic
Institute on 24-10-2005
Transformation and
the Problems of
Elderly Women. A
Case Study” Thesis
to be submitted in
2009
Dr.R. Prakasan
Awarded PhD Degree on the
topic “Economic Impact of
Banking Section Reforms on
Weaker Sections: A study on
Fishermen Community in
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Kerala” 2008.
Sri.M. Basheer
Rejoined service on 18-52008 after availing of
Leave Without Allowance for
14 years
V. Seethalekshmi
1. Attended a
1. Attended Workshop by
5. Computer training
Refresher
Higher Sec: Education Board
programme
Course in
for Question paper setting
conducted by
Economics
from 24-9-08 to 25-9-2008
Information Kerala
conducted by
2. Workshop on Statistical
Mission.
ASC, Uty. of
software package for Social
6. Training Program
Kerala from
Science Research held at Govt.
on Project
1-8-2006 to
College, Chalakudy on 19th
Management
22-8-2006
and 20th March 2007
organized by Centre
3. Seminar on Development as
for Management
Deprivation at Govt: College
Development, Tvpm
th
for Women on 7 and 8
th
March 2007
4. National Seminar on Ecotourism and Local level
Development on 27th and 28th
Nov:2007 at S.N College
Kollam
M.P Abraham
1. Attended
1. PhD Thesis
Refresher
entitled
Course in
“Agricultural Labour
Economics
Market - A Study of
from 4-9-07 to
Emerging Trends in
25-9-07.
Kuttanad”.
2.Attended
Submitted in 2008,
Orientation
University of Kerala
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Course in
MutiDiscipline,
23-9-06 to 2010-06
N. Sunija Beegum
1. Attended a Grading Course
in Higher Secondary Dept: in
January and November 2006.
2. Attended a Workshop on
Question Paper Setting for
Higher Secondary
Examination from 24-9-2008
to 27-9-2008.
3. Doing research on the topic
“Problems and Patterns of
Financing Higher Education in
Kerala”. Kerala University
M.C. Sheela
1. Attended a Grading Course
in Higher Secondary Dept. in
Jan and Nov: 2006
2. Doing research on the topic
“Education, Skill Formation
and Occupational and Social
Mobility among the SC
Women in Kerala” in Kerala
University (part time).
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research:
Dr. R. Pushpakumari, HOD is serving as member of several interview boards and panel of
subject experts. Dr.R. Prakasan and Shri.S. Gopalakrishnan are members of University
Board of Studies. Dr. K. C. Mathew is coordinator of UGC Sponsored Add on Course in
Tourism and Hospitality conducted in the Department.
10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions:
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The University College being a prominent member of the Cluster of Colleges, several
programmes are mooted for implementation in collaboration with other city colleges. The
Department of Economics have already submitted proposal for conduct of Prof. V.R Pillai
Annual Lecture on Trends and Perspectives of Indian Economy .
11. The thrust areas of the Departments :
The thrust areas of study and research in the Department include Environmental Economics,
Labour Economics, Health economics, rural development studies, Women studies and
studies on weaker sections.
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last 5 years:
Type & Topic of the Present Status
Amount
Sponsor
Rs 7,39,000
UGC Major Research
Project
1. Rehabilitation of the Ongoing
Marginalized in the
2007 to 2010
Project- Principal
Abandoned Tea
Investigator
Plantations-A Case
Dr.J Eabenson (Retd)
Study of Idukki Dist:
in Kerala
2. A Case Study of the
Completed in 2008
Rs 32,000
UGC Minor Research
Impact of Solid Waste
Project
Treatment Plant on a
Dr. R Pushpakumari
Rural community in
Vilappilsala-Kerala
3. Urban
Completed in 2007
Rs.20,000
UGC Minor Research
Infrastructure: A Case
Project
Study of SWM in
Dr. K C Mathew
Thiruvananthapuram
Ongoing
4. Role and
2007-2009
Rs.70,000/-
UGC Minor Research
Project
Effectiveness of
Community based
SWM: Kerala‟s
Experience.
207
5. Economic
Completed in 2008
Rs 35,000/-
UGC Minor Research
Implications of I T on
Project
International Trade in
Dr. R. Raveendran
the Developing
Pillai
Context of India”
13. Publications of the faculty for the past 5 years:
Faculty
Item/Journal/Books/Articles
Total
No:
Dr.R. Pushpakumari
Research Articles
1. Urban solid waste management;
alternative approaches. (2006)
University College Journal of
Politics and Society,Vol.2, Nos 2&3,
General Articles
1. Food crisis and inflation (2008)
Yojana, Vol.36,No.12
2. Women & child welfare, (2007)
Yojaua,Vol.36,No.8
3.Budget, (2008) Yojaua,Vol.36,
No:8
4. Women emancipation
movements, (2007),Yojana Vol.36,
No:1
5. Role of Planning Commission in
national development, (2005),
Yojana, Vol.33, No:6
6. Wangaari Maathai, (2005)
Yojana, Vol.33. No:7
7. Central budget and social sector,
(2005), Yojana, Vol. 33, No.8
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National
Internati
onal
Dr. V. Surendran
1. Democratic Decentralization
Nair
(Book Review) Journal of Politics
and Society, University College,
Vol:2.,Oct: 2006
2. Social Security in India- An
Overview Article in the Review of
Social Science, Kerala Academy of
Social Science, Vol. VIII Jan-June
2007
3. Social Security; Emerging
Challenges in the Book by APH
Publishing Coy, New Delhi
4. Emerging Trends in Growth and
4
Employment in India. Article in the
Review of Social Science, Kerala
Academy of Social Science Vol:IX,
Jan-June 2008
Dr. R. Reveendran
1. Article on India‟s External Sector
Pillai
and WTO; Some Implications,
Review of Social Science , Kerala
1
Academy of Social Sciences, JanJune 2005
Dr. K.C. Mathew
Abandoned Tea Plantations in
Kerala: A Contextual Analysis
(Accepted for publication)
14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college:
1. Active participation of the students of the department in the cleaning of the
premises
and department in the year 2004.
209
2. A talk on personality development and stress management by Sanathana
Goswami Engineer, Laser Technology, Moscow University on 28-6-07
followed by an interdepartmental interaction.
3. Talk on environmental protection and awareness by Smt. Sugathakumari on
16-3-2006. The students actively participated in the discussion.
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment is done every term by the conduct of test papers, both
objective and descriptive in each subject at the UG level. At the PG level internal assessment
is conducted strictly in accordance with the University calendar. Seminars, assignments and
tests are conducted periodically.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the
student placement.
DEGREE
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2003-04
30
4
11
2004-05
25
6
12
2005-06
30
5
15
2006-07
20
5
30
2007-08
27
2
11
There was no campus recruitment in the year 2007-08 due to global recession
POSTGRADUATE CLASS
Year of Pass
Higher Studies
Employment
Others
2003-04
5
10
8
2004-05
6
2
15
2005-06
4
4
15
2006-07
5
8
5
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2007-08
17.
6
6
5
Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the
past 5 years:
 Renjith T B and Adith S, III BA students (2007-2008) were offered employment by
Infosys: BPO
 III BA students of the department conducted a sample survey at Vilappisala to study the
impact of the solid waste treatment plant (May 2006) on the rural people. The survey
was undertaken under the guidance of Dr.R.Pushpakumari, faculty of the department
who was awarded a Minor Research Project by the UGC.
 Two Major Research Projects and four Minor Research Projects have been sanctioned
to the faculty members.
 The students of Add on Course, accompanied by Dr.K C Mathew, the faculty in
charge, went on a study tour to Wayanad during X‟Mas holidays.
 Sri. R Prakasan, faculty member, was awarded PhD during the current academic year;
Shri.M.P.Abraham has submitted his PhD thesis & waiting the result.
 Shri. K.C. Mathew, faculty member has been awarded PhD in the year2008
 Smt.K Sudha & Shri S Gopalakrishnan rejoined the service after FIP
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that:
Nil
19. Plans of action of the department for the next 5 years:
1. To make efforts to boost studies and research in the thrust areas such as environmental
economics, labor economics, rural studies, women studies and study on weaker
sections.
2. The make optimum use of the financial assistance provided by the UGC and the state
government in improving infrastructure.
3. To achieve improvement in professional competence of the faculty and introduce
innovative and effective practices.
The department will conduct more seminars, lecture series and training programmes in the
coming years.
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A detailed plan of action is given below:
a. Curricular activities
(BA & MA)
1. Effective implementation of tutorial system.
2. Better evaluation and continuous assessment of students through assignment and test
papers.
b. Library facilities
1. Subscription of standard journals
2. Computerized cataloguing system.
3. Purchase of more subject related books.
c. Research
The department is recognized research centre & has facilities to provide guidance to more
students
d. Extension activities for public & students
1. To conduct workshops and lectures by eminent personalities in the subject.
2. To conduct sample surveys to study environmental impact of chemical factories
on society.
3. To create awareness among students regarding the impact of urban solid waste
management through surveys.
e. Consultancy
1. Consultancy on preparation of project related to Economics.
20. Any other highlights:

Remedial coaching to students belonging to poor socioeconomic background

Alumini of PG department of Economics.

UGC sponsored Add on course

Field studies & organized study tours.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
I.
Sl.
No
1
2
3
FACULTY
Name
Dr.Chris George *
Dr.S.R.Chandramohan
*
Dr.M.B.Geethakumari
*
Designation
Highe
r
Qualif
icatio
n
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Experi
ence
Age
Sex
Comp.Literature
29
53
F
Ph.D
Post.Col.Literature
29
52
M
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
Gandhian Thought
28
54
F
M.A
Literary Theory
28
52
M
Indian English Fiction
28
53
F
English Lang.&Lit.
27
53
M
Indian Fiction
27
52
F
Feminist Literature
27
54
F
Fiction
26
48
M
Linguistics,Comp.Lit.
26
50
M
Modern British Drama
25
50
F
Specialization
4
D. Premlal
Lect.Sl.Gr.
5
S. Bindu
Lect.Sl.Gr.
6
K. Gopalakrishnan
Lect.Sl.Gr.
7
Jyoti Nair***
Lect.Sl.Gr.
8
Moncy Abraham
Lect.Sl.Gr.
9
Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla
Lect.Sl.Gr.
10.
N. Jayakumar
Lect.Sl.Gr.
11
Sudha Devi Nair
Lect.Sl.Gr.
12
Dr.Beena Gopinath
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
Indian English Fiction
27
51
F
13
Annamma George
Lect.Sl.Gr.
M.A
Drama
26
52
F
14
K.V. Usha
Lect.Sl.Gr.
M.A
English Lang.&Lit.
25
54
F
15
R.S. Krishnanand
Lect.Sl.Gr.
M.A
Poetry&Psychology
25
51
M
16
Dr.Reghunathan Pillai
**
Reader
Ph.D
Mod.Fiction,Lit.Theory
27
53
M
17
K.B. Laila
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Indian.Eng.Writing
24
50
F
18
L.Vijayalekshmi
Lect.Sl.Gr.
English Lang.&Lit.
22
54
F
19
G. Vijayalekshmi
Lect.Sl.Gr.
English Lang.&Lit
20
44
F
20
Dr. N. Subha
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
Comp.Literature
20
50
F
21
Ragini Nair
Lect.Sl.Gr.
M.A
Fiction
20
50
F
22
Ravichandran. C
Lecturer
M.A
Teaching of English,
Criti.
2
38
M
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
Ph.D
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
M.Phi
l
213
23
Dr.K. Vijayakumar
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
ELT
27
54
M
24
Dr(Capt)J.Vijayakuma
r
Lect.Sl.Gr.
Ph.D
Indian Writing
29
53
M
25
N.M. Babu
Lecturer
M.Phi
l
American Literature
2
46
M
26
Dr. Sree S.V
Lecturer
Ph.D
Narratology
3
33
F
27
Alpha Manjooran
Lect.Sr.Scl.
M.Phi
l
Translation Studies
13
52
F
* Promoted as Principal
** Deputed as Joint Commissioner,Entrance Exams.
*** Transferred
1.
PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY
A1
ARTICLES
Sl.
No.
Name of the Faculty
1
Dr.Beena Gopinath
Title of the Work
(1)“Defiant Deviance”
Arundati Roy‟s
“The God of Small
Things”
(2)Versatility of
Narration;
Point of View in
Arundhati Roy‟s „The
God of Small Things”
2
Dr.Shubha. N
(1)”Hindi Drama of the
Post Independence
Period- A
Brechtian Reading”
(2)”Mirabai and Divine
Romanticism”
Authors
National
hip
Name of the Journal
/Internat
Single/J
ional
oint
Samyuktha. A jounal of National Single
Women‟s Studies
Vol.IV (i)
Jan 2004, 90-127
National Single
The New Frontier;
New Literatures in
English
No.2, 2006, 70-88
English Update
Jan 2008
National
Single
Samyukta: A Journal of National
Women‟s Studies
Single
Single
3
Gopalakrishnan.K
“Plato Through Theory”
English Update 2006
4
Dr.K.Reghunathan
Pillai
(1)”Applicational of
Structuralism”
Abstract of Dissertation Calicut
Uty
Single
(2)‟The Visionary
Symphony in Haslok‟s
The Country Without
Music
Diaspora: The
Australasian
Experience
Single
214
National
National
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
(1)”A Critique of Asif
Currimbhoy‟s Inqulab”
National
Single
(2)A Comparative Study
of Paper Wheat and
Therivu Nadakam
National
Single
National
Single
(3)Spatial Criticism:
Reorientation of Time
and Space
5
Dr. Chris George
English Activities
Update
July 2009
(4)”Ravi Varma‟s
Language of
Nationalism”
Hindustani Innovator
Vol3.1. 2007
(5)”Ian McEvan: The
Dark Histories of the
Contemporary World”
Journal of Literature
and Aesthethetics.
Vol.5
1 and 2. 2005
6
Dr.Thomas
Kuruvilla
“Graham Greene‟s Last
Word”
7
N.Jayakumar
(1)Literature and Cinema
National
Single
(2)Neo Realism in
Malayalam Cinema
National
Single
(3)The Legends of
Khasak: A Review
National
Single
(4)A Brief History of
Malayalam Cinema
National
Single
Natioanl
Single
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
8
Dr.M.B.Geethakuma
ri
Impact of Gandhian
Thought on Indian
Fiction
9
Dr.K. Vijayakumar
(1)The Role of Affective
Factors in the Teaching
and Learning of English
as a Foreign Language.
English Update
Journal of Indian
Education, NCERT,
New Delhi
(2)The Role of Fixed
The English Classroom
Expressions in the
RIE, Bangalore
Learning and Teaching in
English
JIE, NCERT, New
(3)English for Specific
Delhi
215
Purposes in the Indian
Context
(4)Cognitive Styles and
Strategies: a Second
Language Perspective.
The English Update,
Trivandrum
(5)Reading related Study
Skills in English
JIE, NCERT, New
Delhi
(6)How to Improve
Reading Skills?
(7)General Study Skills
in English
(8)Discourse, a Priority
Area for College
Students
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
National
Single
The English Classroom
RIE, Bangalore
JIE, NCERT, New
Delhi
JIE, NCERT, New
Delhi
(9)Writing Skills- an
Integrated Approach
(10)Teaching and
Learning in the Cyber
Age
1.
PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY
A2
Sl.No
.
1
2
JIE, NCERT, New
Delhi
Sultan Qaboos
University Journal,
Muscat
BOOKS
Name of the Faculty
Dr.S.R.Chandramohan
Dr. Subha. N
Title
Name of
Publisher
(1)Pravasathinu
Sesham;a Collection of
Short Stories
(2)Attappadiyile
Adivasippattukal
Effective Writing
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Authorshi
p
Single/Joi
nt
Whether
recogniz
ed by
the
Universi
ty
Single
Single
M.G.University
Kottayam
Joint
Yes
3
Ravichandran. C
(1)Adaminte Palavum
Ramante Sethuvum
D.C. Books
Trivandrum
Single
(2)Nasthikanaya
Daivam
D.C. Books
Trivandrum
Single
D.C. Books
Trivandrum
Joint
(3)Mruthyyuvinte
Vyakaranam
4
L.Vijayalakshmi
The Blossom in
Memory (Translation)
5
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla
Admirable Plays
6
K. Gopalakrishnan
(1)English for
Commerce(ed.)
M.G.University
(prescribed text)
Yes
(2)Spirit of the
Times(ed.)
M.G.University
(prescribed text)
Yes
(3)Themes
2. STUDENTS‟ PROFILE ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY,
GENDER, REGION Etc. DURING 2008-09
Programme
Total No.
Male
Female
urban
Rural
I BA
51
25
26
30
21
II BA
39
22
17
36
3
III BA
41
17
24
39
2
Total
131
I MA
27
7
20
II MA
22
6
16
1
4
Total
49
M.Phil
5
Ph.D
6
Grand Total
191
Students/Scholars
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3. CHANGES MADE IN THE COURSE OR PROGRAMMES DURING THE PAST 5
YEARS AND THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE FACULTY FOR THOSE
CHANGES
Add on Courses,(certificate and Diploma) in Communicative English were introduced. The
curriculum for the above was designed by the faculty. Members of the P.G and Pass Board
of the University co-operate in the syllabus revision work.
4. LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT LIKE LIBRARY,
COMPUTER AND OTHER RESOURCES
Item
Sl.No.
1
Total No.
Enhancement in the last 5
years
8435
976
Library Books
2
Computer
15
3
O.H.P
1
4
Public Address System
1
5
L.C.D. Projector
1
5. TRENDS IN SUCCESS RATE AND DROP OUT RATE OF STUDENTS DURING
THE PAST 5 YEARS.
Programme
BA
MA
M.Phil
Year
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Total No.
40
40
40
42
51
25
25
25
25
25
5
5
5
5
5
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Success Rate
28
31
29
38
35
24
22
25
24
23
5
4
5
5
5
Drop out Rate
6
5
6
4
4
1
2
1
2
1
6. TEACHING METHODS IN PRACTICE OTHER THAN LECTURE METHOD
The average workload in terms of actual content lectures per teacher, per week is 16 hours;
each teacher has 4 hours tutorial when he/she interacts with the students, gives special
attention to weak students, guides and counsels them. Special training in pronunciation ,
accent and vocabulary is given with the help of the Language Laboratory. Students are made
to participate in Seminars and debates. Assignments are given regularly to enhance their
writing skills.
7.
PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL
COUNSELLING OF STUDENTS.
Every class is divided into small groups and each group has a mentor. The mentor listens to
the grievances of his/her students and places them before the Department Grievance Cell.
Interfaces are held regularly between teachers and students. Weak students are given special
attention. Financial assistance too is given wherever necessary.
MANUSCRIPT PERIODICAL BY THE DEPARTMENT
“Rhapsody” an initiative of the UG students was in circulation for about two years
POSTER EXHIBITION
Students organized a Poster Exhibition on Nobel Prize Winners last year. Students from all
neighbouring colleges visited the exhibition that lasted for 3 days.
SEMINAR
A Seminar “Dew Drops” was conducted by the students under the guidance of Teachers on
Public Speaking and Personality Development. Dr.D. BabuPaul I.A.S, Dr. Gopala Pillai, Sri.
Ravichandran C. were the resource persons.
POETRY CLUB
The Department‟s Poetry Club gives training in recitation to the students. Dr. Ayyappa
Panikker‟s death anniversary was commemorated by the reading of his poems by our
students. All the teachers give constant support and guidance to these activities.
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DRAMA CLUB
Drama club gives training to the students to participate in theatre activities such as reading,
rehearsing and staging plays. The play “Refund” was staged by our students in connection
with the College Union Inauguration.
LITERARY CLUB
The Literary Club of the College organizes co-curricular activities on every Friday. These
include debates, quiz competitions, talks, presentations and film screenings. All the students
off the Department are members of the Club.
MERITORIOUS STUDENTS
1. Krishnakumar of M.A won the Indo-Canadian Shastri Fellowship for training in
Canada.
2. Nayanatara fo M.A. won the Mathrubhumi award for her short story.
3. Sreekuttan of B.A was elected as the Kala Thilakom of Kerala University Youth
Festival.
4. Arati Radhakrishnan of the first year B.A.participated in the Republic Day Parade for
the year 2008.
5. Meera Baby bagged the second rank for M.A. examination.
6. Vidu Vijayan won the third rank for M.A. examination.
7. Anoop.S.R.won the first rank for M.A. Examination.
8. Vani.R. won the first rank for M.A. examination.
8. DETAILS OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AMD TEACHERS
WHO BENEFITED
Sl.
No.
1
2
Name of Faculty
Seminar/Conference/
Workshops
Period
Dr. Chris George
1. Canadian Literature
24-09-92
2. International
Workshop on Canadian
Studies
11-01-93 to
01-02-93
1.Theatre, Film and
Literature
18-09-08 to
19-09-08
Dr.M.B.Geethakumari
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Institute that
conducted the
programme
Centre for Canadian
Studies
Whether
paper
presented
or not
No
No
UGC and Shastri
Indo-Canadian
Studies
UGC
No
3
4
D. Premlal
S. Bindu
2.Women, Ecology and
Literature
17-01-08 to
18-08-08
Govt. of Kerala
No
3.National Integrity
Day
19-11-07
Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
No
1.Online Education and
Research
18-12-08
University College
No
2.National Workshop
on lLterature and
Media
18-08-05 to
19-08-05
All Saint‟s College,
Trivandrum
No
1.Women
Empowerment
29-03-04
University College,
Tvpm
No
18-12-04
2.Online Education and
Research
3.Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
5
K. Gopalakrishnan
1.Literary Criticism
2. Hypertext in the
Classroom
3.Literary Theory
4. Literary Tradition
5. Foucault, the
Theorist
6. Foucault, the
Theorist
7. Theories of Derrida
8. Hypertextuality
9. Hypertext as
Decoloniser
10. Theories of
Foucault
11. Exploring Modern
Literary Consciousness
12. After Theory
13. Everday Life
Theory
14. Everyday Life
Theory
15. Art of Writing
16. Subaltern Literature
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No
University College,
Tvpm
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
No
University College,
Tvpm
Apr 2005
IDE, University of
Kerala
Nov 2005
Apr 2006
May 2007
July 2007
December
07
December
07
April 08
June 08
June 08
August 08
Sep 08
Nov 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Dec o8
Yes
Yes
National Seminar at
MG College,TVM
IDE, University of
Kerala
IDE, University of
Kerala
Govt.College,
Thrissur
ASC, TVM
ASC, TVM
ASC, TVM
Govt.College,
Madapally
Research Forum,
Institute of English
Govt.Victoria
College,
Palakkad
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Feb 08
Sep 08
ASC, TVM
ASC, TVM
Research Forum,IE
DB College,
sasthamcotta
Yes
Yes
Oct 08
17. Postcolonial
Perspectives
18. Diaspora
Consciousness
Mar 09
May 09
July 09
19. Writing for
Pleasure
20. ICT in the
Classroom
21. Communication
Skills
22. Popular Culture
6
Moncy Abraham
1.Orientation Course on
Canadian Native
Studies
28-01-02 to
30-01-02
St Xavier‟s College,
Palayamcotta
Scott Christian
Colllege, Nagercoil
St Xavier‟s College,
Palayamcotta
Nehru College of
Arts and Science,
Kanhangad
SCERT, Kerala
IMK, TVM
Institute of English,
University of Kerala
Centre for Canadian
Studies, University of
Kerala
29-03-04
2.Women
Empowerment
18-12-04
3.Online Education and
Research
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
4. Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
Sl.
No.
7
Yes
yes
Yes
No
No
University College,
Tvpm
No
University College,
Tvpm
No
University College,
Tvpm
Name of Faculty
Seminar/Conference/
Workshops
Period
Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla
1.Australian Studies
2004
2.Mahabharatra and
Shakuntalam
2005
3.Sanskrit Poetics
2008
Institute that
conducted the
programme
Australian study
Centre
Whether
paper
presented
or not
No
No
Marthoma College,
Thiruvalla
No
8
N. Jayakumar
Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
Sanskrit College,
Tvpm
University College,
Tvpm
9
Sudha Devi Nair.M
Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
University College,
Tvpm
222
Yes
No
No
10
Annamma George
Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
University College,
Tvpm
No
11
Dr.K.Reghunathan Pillai
1.International
Conference of AASA
09-07-04 to
10-07-04
Centre for Australian
Studies
No
2.CLAI VIII Biennial
International
Conference
22-03-05 to
23-03-05
No
Veer Narmad
University, Surat
25-11-07
3.Workshop on
Information
Communication
Technologies
No
UGC
18-01-07 to
20-01-07
No
Jadavpur University,
Kolkata
4. CLAI VIII Biennial
International
Conference
18-07-08 to
19-07-08
5.Comparative
Literature
07-08-08 to
08-08-08
UGC
1.Marginal Culture and
Canadian Experience
Mar 2003
UGC
No
2.Dalit Writings
29-03-04 to
30-03-04
No
3.Canada-Quebec
Divide
Mar 2004
Centre for
Comparative
Literature, University
of Kerala
UGC
4.Influence in Nyaya
Philosophy
Govt. Sanskrit
College, Trivandrum
No
Seminar/Conference/
Workshops
Period
Institute that
conducted the
programme
Mar 2006
UGC
Whether
paper
presented
or not
No
04-12-08 to
06-12-08
University of Kerala
No
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
University College,
Tvpm
No
No
UGC
No
6.Contemporary Trends
in Literary Criticism
12
K.B. Laila
No
Mar 2005
Sl.
No.
Name of Faculty
5.Kollam Through
Centuries
6 Democratic and
Secular Education
13
L. Vijayalekshmi
Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
223
14
G. Vijayalekshmi
1.Globalisation and
Higher Education
16-03-2007
UGC
No
2.Anthropology and
Literature: Canada and
India
24-01-06
UGC
No
25-09-96
University of Kerala
No
1.Hindi and
Comparative Literature
July 2008
UGC
Yes
2.Neo Literary ttends
Augu 2008
Govt. Sanskrit
College, Trivandrum
No
3.Women
Empowerment
Nov 2007
UGC
Yes
Nov 2005
St.Thomas College,
Anchal
No
1.Literary Theory
01-03-2008
IDE, University of
Kerala
No
2. Restructuring the
Undergraduate
programme
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
3.Australian Studies
15
Dr. Shubha .N
4.English for Specific
Purposes
16
Ragini Nair
3.Programme on
English Curriculum
17
Ravichandran. C
1.Communicative
English
No
University College,
Tvpm
22-10-09 to
23-10-09
No
SSA
08-02-2007
Govt. Sanskrit
College,
Thrippunnithura
25-09-07
2.Pareekshith
Thampuran Lecture
18
Capt. Dr. J. Vijayakumar
1.Comparative
Literature
No
Govt. Sanskrit
College,
Thrippunnithura
2005
M.G. University,
Kottayam
2007
2. Comparative
Literature
19
No
2008
No
Gov.College,
Kanjiramkulam
Name of Faculty
Seminar/Conference/
Workshops
Period
N.M. Babu
1.Workshop on Theatre
Dec 2008
2. Restructuring the
Undergraduate
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
224
No
CIEEL, Hyderabad
3.National Seminar
Sl.
No.
No
Institute that
conducted the
programme
Dept of Canadian
Studies
Kannur University
Whether
paper
presented
or not
No
No
University College,
Programme
Tvpm
Feb 2007
Yes
3.Media Language
20
Alpha Manjooran
1.Refresher Course
23-07-09 to
12-08-09
2.National Seminar on
“The Emerging Trends
in English”
Communication
08-10-09
Govt. Brennen
College
Thalasseri
Academic Staff
College
Kariavattom
Mini
Project
Presented
No
Govt. College,
Kanjiramkulam
No
Govt. Women‟s
College
Trivandurm
3.Hrudayakumari
Endowment Lecture by
Meera Nanda on
Enlightment Values
Yes
21
Dr. Beena Gopinath
4.Workshop on
Research Methodology
in lLterature in English
20-11-09
1.International
Workshop on
“Marginal Cultures and
the Canadian
Experience”
17-03-03 to
19-03-03
Mar Ivanious
College,
Trivandrum
Canadian Studies,
University of Kerala
16-12-03 to
17-12-03
Canadian Studies,
University of Kerala
14-05-04 to
15-05-04
Centre for continuing
Education, Kerala
3.”BEC Trainer
Training Programme”
of the British Council
30-07-05
St.John‟s College,
Anchal
4.Seminar on
“Developing Language
Skills in
Communicative
English in the New
Scenario of
globalization and
Business Process
Outsourcing”
28-02-07
5.Seminar on “Trends
in Communicative
English”
6.National Seminar on
“Mapping linguistic
16-03-09 to
20-03-09
2.International Seminar
on “The Canada
Quebec Divide: A
Multidisciplinary
Appraoch
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28-01-09 to
29-01-09
Yes
Yes
Govt. College,
Kanjiramkulam
Govt.College,
Kasargod
identity, Global and
Local Perspective in
Language and
Literature”
22
Dr.K.Vijayakumar
7. Restructuring the
Undergraduate
Programme
1.Integrating Online
Courses into Regular
Stream
University College,
Tvpm
29-03-06
Sultan Qaboos
University
Muscat
30-03-2007
2.Prospects of Off
Campus Academic
Centers of Indian
Universities in Oman
21-09-99
3.The Power Plays of
Shakespeare
13-04-0
4.Speech Anxiety in
Public Speaking
5.Paralinguistic
Features of
Communication
Yes
Yes
Sultan Qaboos
University
Muscat
Yes
ECMIT, Dubai
Yes
ECMIT, Dubai
12-06-01
17-06-03
6.Writing Across
Curriculum
28-02-07
7.The Wash-back
Effect of Question
Patterns on Curriculum
1997
2002
Yes
ASTC Center of
M.G.University,
Sharjah
ASTC Center of
M.G.University,
Sharjah
Yes
Yes
Yes
ASTC Center of
M.G.University,
Sharjah
Conducted
8.ESP and its Effects
on Teaching
2005
9.The Use of
Multimedia in the
Teaching of English
2003
12.English for Specific
Purposes
13.Emotional
Intelligence
Conducted
Polyglot Institute,
Muscat
Conducted
2007
MECIT, Muscat
conducted
Govt. College for
Women, Trivandrum
Govt. College for
Women, Trivandrum
ASTC, Sharjah
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Conducted
2003
10.CV Preparation
11.Film Appreciation
Sharjah College,
Sharjah
9. PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Sl.N
o
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Name
Activities
Dr. Chris George
Member, Syllabus Revision Committee for Higher Secondary
Education
BEC Trainer, Examiner, MA Board
Dr.M.B.Geethakumari
Member, Indian Council for Canadian Studies
Member, Gandhi Peace Foundation
D.Premlal
Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala
K.Gopalakrishnan
Course Consultant, IGNOU; Interview Trainer, State Civil
Service Academy; Member, CFRDE
Moncy Abraham
Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala
Dr. Thomas Kuruvila
Member, CFRDE
N.Jayakumar
Member, Board of Studies, University of Kerala
Member, CFRDE
Sudha Devi Nair
Member, Canadian Studies
Dr. Beena Gopinath
Subject Expert in English for Selecting teachers for FIP under
XI Plan.
Member, Forum of English Teachers, Govt. Women‟s College,
Trivandrum.
Dr. K. Reghunathan Member, Faculty of Arts
Pillai
Member, Executive Committee, Cluster of Colleges.
Dr. Shubha. N
Member, PG Board of Studies.
IDE, University of Kerala
Capt.Dr.J.Vijayakumar
Member, CLAI
Member, Faculty of Arts
Member, Board of Studies (pass) University of Kerala
N.M.Babu
Member, Board of Studies (UG), Kannur University
Faculty, Institute of Management in Government.
English Language Trainer, British Council.
10. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS
To enhance the social awareness and to foster value based education, students are
given opportunities to interact with teachers of the other departments. Dr. K. P. Jaikiran of
the Geology department gave a talk on his travel to Europe.
11. THRUST AREA
To develop proficiency in English language and
literature.
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enhance the sensibility to appreciate
12. DETAILS OF ONGOING PROJECTS AND PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING
THE PAST 5 YEARS
1
Nature
of the
Project
Major
2
Minor
3
Minor
Sl.N
o
4
Principal Investigator
ongoing
Fundin
g
agency
UGC
completed
UGC
completed
UGC
completed
self
Ongoing/
completed
Title of the Project
Dr.S.R.Chandramohan Dalit Literature in Kerala: Its
Philosophy and rRle in
National Integration
Dr.B.S.Jamuna
A Comprehensive Study of
Gender, Identity, Space in
Tribal Societies and
Representation in lLterature
and Media in Kerala
Dr.Beena Gopinath
A Study of Special Language
Skills required for IT enabled
Services Like Medical
Transcription and Allied
Services.
N.M.Babu
Electronic Media
13. PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT IN EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Our students engage remedial classes for weak students of the neighbouring schools.
They donate blood to the poor patients of Govt.hospitals.
14. METHODS OF CONTINUOUS STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Semester system was introduced at the PG level in the year 2001. Since then
continuous assessment is being made by evaluating the student‟s attendance, assignments,
seminars and test papers. M.A and MPhil students submit projects/dissertations at the end of
their course; their viva-voce examination is based on the projects. UG students too are given
assignments and test papers regularly. For better interaction with the students, P.T.A
meetings are held regularly, and the parents are kept informed of their wards‟ progress. UG
students too have viva-voce examinations for their Communicative English paper.
15. PLACEMENT RECORD OF THE STUDENTS
Year
2003
2004
Class
BA
MA
BA
No.of students doing
higher studies
20
8
18
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No. students placed
5
12
6
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
2005
2006
2007
2008
7
12
8
17
7
14
10
12
14
14
10
13
10
12
12
10
11
8
16. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR FACULTY OR
STUDENTS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Ph.D PROGRAMME AND AWARDS
Sl.N
o
1
2
Name of Faculty
Dr.Mohan Mathew
3
4
Dr.K.G.Sreekumaran
Nair
Dr.Chris George
Dr.Beena Gopinath
5
Dr.Shubha. N
6
Dr.Capt J.Vijayakumar
7
Dr.Sree S.V
Title of the Work
Graham Green‟s Women: A Psychological Study Based on
His Fiction.
Black Icons: The Semiotic Vision of Jayanta Mahapatra.
Angelology in Milton‟s Paradise Lost and the Bible.
Arundhati Roy‟s The God of Small Things: Language as a
Skin on Thought.
From Antiquity to Contemporaneity : A Comprehensive
Approach to Bharata, Brecht and Karnad
Image of the Underdog in the Early Novels of Anand and
Thakazhy.
The Ever Becoming Time in the Fame Breaking Texts of
Post modern American Fiction.
17. PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS
1. New research projects will be undertaken.
2. Greater attention will be given to the activities of the literary club.
3. Computerization of the Department Library will be done.
4. Seminars and workshops will be conducted.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl. No.
Name
Qualification
Experience
in Years
M.Sc., M.Phil
28
M.Sc., PhD.
24
M.A., B.Ed., PhD.
24
MA
20
Designation
1.
R. Thulaseedharan Pillai
2.
Dr. T. Neelakantan
3.
Dr. R. Anilkumar
4.
J. Anilkumar
5.
Dr. B. Rajasekharan
6.
M.B Salim
7.
Hema S Menon
8.
Bindu Somanathan
9.
K. Mani
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
(HEAD)
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Senior Scale
Lecturer
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
M.A., PhD.
MA
15
M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil
14
M.A., B.Ed.
13
M.A. M.Ed.
16
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2008-09)
Programm Total No.
e
B.Sc.
34
I Year
B.Sc.
31
II Year
B.Sc.
29
III Year
M.Sc.
19
I Year
M. Sc.
16
II Year
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
22
12
6
28
Lakshadvee
p
1
14
17
3
28
1
14
14
13
16
1
7
12
2
17
1
6
10
5
11
1
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years
and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The Post Graduate course in Geography has been changed to semester system with
modification in the syllabi with effect from 2001 admission. Modifications of the syllabi are
done on the basisi of the UGC curriculum. Modern subjects like Geographic Information
System, Remote Sensing and Computer applications have been introduced. Importance has
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been give to field study and dissertation. Dissertation works are done in collaboration with
institutions like Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala, the Center for
Earth Science Studies and State Land Use Board. M.Sc. Syllabii have been modified in the
year 2004 and 2007takinfg into account the recent trends in Geography. The undergraduate
programme has also been modernized in 2007 with modification of syllabus.
All the faculty members were actively associated with the restructuring and modification of both UG and
PG programmes.
4. Trends in success and drop out of students during the past five Years:
Programme
B.Sc.
M.Sc.
Year
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Total
No.
36
30
30
30
30
15
15
15
17
16
Success
35
30
28
28
28
12
14
15
17
15
2
1
2
3
1
1
5. Learning resources of the Departments
Laboratories and other such resources:
Computer
Laboratories
like
library, computers,
Total number
Item
Library
Drop out
1441 books , 49 Back volumes of journals
13 computers (of which 3 are not working), 5 printer(of
which 2 are not working) and 2 scanners (One is not
working), 1 External CD writer
The department possesses survey equipments like Chain,
Prismatic Compass, Plane Table, Dumy Level, Theodolite
and Indian Clinometer. Other modern equipments include
Mirror Stereoscope, Digital Planimeter, Global Positioning
System etc.
Department also has INTERGRAPH GIS software, ERDAS
Digital Image Processing Software , Digital Satellite Data
and about 600 topographic maps of various parts of the
country prepared by Survey of India.
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LCD/ Internet
Con./Laptop/ Digital
camera
Internet connection – 1
Digital camera Movie Camera - 1
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Laptop computers are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. In addition to this, study
tours are conducted annually for final year B.Sc and Final year M.Sc. students to give them
field exposures to various aspects of Geography. Students were also given exposure to the
lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing by organizing
guest lectures. Training programmes on Open Source GIS Software were organized in
collaboration with Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala in the year 2007 for
PG students. M.Sc students of the department also participated in workshops and seminars
organized by the Census of India, Cenetr fro Earth Science Studies and Center for
Environment Develeopment. Moreover the students were given assignments and seminars
for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the
students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in
the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in
their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years: NIL
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
Sl.
No.
1.
Name
R. Thulaseedharan
Pillai
Other academic activities
12.
Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of
Kerala– 2003 to 2008
13.
Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University
of Kerala – 2008-2009
14.
Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of
Kerala – 2006
15.
Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of
Calicut– 2005 to 2007
16.
Question Paper Setter – Kalady Sree
Snkaracharya University and Aligargh Muslim
University at B.Sc. level
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17.
Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
18.
Member Board of Studies in Geography –
University of Kerala – 2005-2008
19.
Member Board of Studies in Geography –
University of Calicut – 2004 onwards
20.
Member Board of Studies in Geography –
University of Kannur – 2004-2007
21.
Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree
Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards
22.
Member Academic Council, University of Kerala
– 2003-2007
2.
Dr. Neelakantan
3.
1.
Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of
Kerala– 2003 to 2008
2.
Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University
of Kerala – 2006-2007
3.
Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of
Kerala – 2003-2008
4.
Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of
Kerala – 2007-2008
5.
Question paper setter, University of Calicut
6.
Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
7.
Member Board of Studies in Geography –
University of Kerala – 2005-2008
8.
Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree
Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards
1.
Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of
Kerala– 2003 to 2008
2.
Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University
of Kerala –
3.
Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of
Kerala – 2003-2008
4.
Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of
Kerala – 2005-2006
5.
Question paper setter, University of Calicut
Dr. R. Anil Kumar
6. Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
7.
Chairman Board of Studies in Geography,
University of Kerala – 2008 onwards
8.
Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala
9.
Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut
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4.
J. Anil Kumar
5.
1.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University
of Kerala
2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University
of Kerala
3. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of
Kerala
4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
5.
Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala
6.
Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut
1. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc.
University of Kerala
Question Paper setter – University of Calicut
Dr. B.
Rajasejkharan
6.
M.B. Salim
7.
Hema S. Menon
1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University
of Kerala 2006-2008
2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University
of Kerala 2004 – 2008
3. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of
Kerala 2008
4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
5. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur2005-2007
6. Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree
Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards
1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 –
2008
2. Chairman Board of Examiners for B.Sc.2007
3. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University
of Kerala– 2003-2008
4. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University
of Calicut– 2006 & 2007
5. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur2005-2007
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8
Bindu Somanathan
9.
K. Mani
1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc.,
University of Kerala 2007 & 2008
2. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc University
of Kerala– 2005-2008
3. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,
Kerala
2. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of
Kerala - 2007
3. Member Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of
Calicut and University of Kannur – 2006, 2007, 2008
4. Question paper Setter - University of Calicut and
University of Kannur -2007, 2008
4. Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala
5. Member Faculty of science,University of Kerala
6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Center for Earth Science
Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram, Center for Environment and Development, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala State Land Use Board and Census of India
11.
The thrust areas of the Department: 1. GIS and Remote Sensing
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
13. Publications of the faculty, during the past five years
Dr. R. Anil Kumar : “Land Use Changes of Udumbanchola Taluk, Idukki District, Kerala
:An Analysis with the Application of Remote Sensing Data” , Journal of India Society of
Remote Sensing, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2006
14.
Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of
monthly test papers, assignments and seminars in each subject.
16. Placement
record of
the
past
department to the student placements
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students and the contribution of the
Degree
Year of pass
Higher studies Employment
2004
2005
10
12
2006
2007
2008
8
10
12
Others
6
PG
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
2003
2
15
2004
2
12
2005
4
10
2006
1
10
2007
2008
1
3
2
Others
14 doing B.Ed.
Degree course
10 doing B.Ed.
Degree course
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years:
1. During the past five years the B.Sc. students of the department secured Second Rank in
2007, Third Rank in 2006 and 2008. M.Sc. students secured First Rank from 2005-2008.
2. Two Students from Germany were admitted to M.Sc. and successfully completed the
course work in Geography in 2006
3. Three M.Sc. Students were selected for Internship at the Center for Earth Science Studies,
Thiruvananthapuram, for doing their dissertation.
4. 3.Students have qualified for UGC – JRF-NET Examinations
5. Organizing frequent field visits and visit to research centers to motivate the students.
6. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities, sports
etc. and environmental awareness programmes.
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18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that:
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The thrust area of the Department that is, GIS and Remote Sensing will be
given prime attention.
2. The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to
attain the above mentioned.
3. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and
techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology.
4. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and
invited Lectures
5. The department proposes to start M.Hil. Course in Geography and a Certificate
Course in GIS & Remote Sensing
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
Faculty Profile
a. Teaching Staff
Sl. No.
1
Name of the faculty
member
K. Viswambharan
Designation
2.
3.
Biju Longhinos
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran
Sel. Grade
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
4.
5.
6.
E.V. Manoj
Dr. K. Gangadhar
R.Pradeep Kumar
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
7.
8.
N. Shinu
Anjana A. V. Panicker
Lecturer
Lecturer
Qualification No. of years
of service
M.Sc
M.Sc
M.Sc, Ph.D.
PGDEPMA
M.Sc, M.Phil
M.Sc, Ph.D
M.SC,
M.Phil
M.Sc
M.SC,
M.Phil
Awards Recognition received by the faculty (Last five years)

Dr. A.P. Pradeep Kumar, Lecturer has been nominated as the South Asian
Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni Group, Germany.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer was awarded Ph.D Degree in Geology by the University of
Kerala in 2004.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer secured first Rank in the Post Graduate Diploma in
Educational Planning Management and Administration Course of the University of
Kerala, 2006.

Shri. E.V. Manoj has been nominated to the Executive Council of Mining Engineers‟
Association of India (Tamil Nadu & Kerala Chapter).
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National/International Seminars attended by the faculty
Workshops
Name
Institution
where held
Course
Period
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran
CMMACS
Bangalore
DST-SERC
School
13-24 Feb 06
- do -
CESS
Trivandrum
DST Brain
storming
workshop
28-30, Dec 05
- do -
CACEE
Trivandrum
International
Workshop
15-17, Dec, 06
Dr. K. Gangadhar
CESS,
Trivandrum
DST Training 1-20, Aug. 05
Programme
E.V. Manoj
State Inst of
Encyclopedia
Trivandrum
One day
Workshop
24.09.2008
N. Shinu
CUSAT,
Cochin
Basics of
Vector GIS
1-5, Nov, 04
NGRI,
Hyderabad
National
Course on
ICP-MS
26-30, June 06
CUSAT
Cochin
GeoshereBiosphere
Workshop
20-21 July, 07
-
do-
- do -
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Remarks
Seminars
Name
Institution where
held
Seminar
Period
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran
Dept. of Geology
University of Kerala
Trivandrum
National Seminar
on Evolution of
South Indian
Shield
One day Seminar
on Climate
10-11,
March,
2008
Yes
5 June 2008
Yes
Dept. of Geology
University of Kerala
Trivandrum
National Seminar
on Coastal Zone
28-29
Jan 2004
No.
- do -
Dept. of Geography
Govt. College,
Kariavattom
National Seminar
on Geo
informatics
15-03-2006
No.
- do -
KSCSTE,
Trivandrum
Seminar on World
Environment Day
5 June,
2007
No.
Swadeshi Science
Movement,
Trivandrum
International
Seminar „Prithvi
05‟
19-28 Feb
2005
Govt. Womens‟
College, Trivandrum
Seminar on World
Environment Day
2008
-do-
Dr. K. Gangadhar
E.V. Manoj
- do -
- do –
Dept. of Geography
Govt. College,
Kariavattom, Tvm
Mining
Colloquium on
Engineers‟Association, Mineral
Chennai
Potentialities
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Paper
presented
Yes
Yes
5 June 2008
13-10-2006
Student Profile
Class
Strength SC
ST
OBC
I DC
18
3
Nil
6
II DC
13
2
Nil
5
III DC
13
2
Nil
5
I PG
9
1
Nil
5
II PG
8
2
Nil
4
Demand ratio
Year
B.Sc
M.Sc
No. of Seats
No. of Applications
Demand Ratio
2007-08
14
425
1:30
2006-07
14
505
1:36
2005-06
14
434
1:31
2007-08
8
42
1:5
2006-07
8
38
1:5
2005-06
8
40
1:5
Ratio of Teachers to Students
B.Sc
-
1:5
M.Sc
-
1:1
Performance of students in national level competitive examinations
Year
UPSC
Geologists UGC/CSIR
Examination
2007-08
5
2006-07
2
2005-06
Nil
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Success rate of students (With respect to the University Average)
University Rank
B.Sc Degree
2007-08
Miss. Aparna Sagar
First Rank – 91.00% (University Record)
Miss. Divya G.S.- Second Rank
Miss. Anisha K.- Third Rank
2006-07
Nil
2005-07
Nil
M.Sc Degree
2007-08
Miss. Vipina V. P.
2006-07
Miss. Kripa G.P.
2005-06
Miss. Anju V.R.
2004-05
2003-04
Curriculum revision during the past two years and the contribution by the
faculty
B.Sc
-
2005
M.Sc
-
2007
Two members of the faculty who are members of the Board of Studies (Under Graduate)
Geology and the others were actively involved in the framing of the B.Sc Geology
curriculum, the major part of which took place in the Department of Geology, University
College.
Two faculty members who are also members of the P.G. Board of Studies were actively
involved in the revision of the M.Sc Geology curriculum.
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Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years
Year
2006-07
2007-08
B.Sc – Drop outs
1
Nil
Distinction
4
6
Nil
Nil
2
3
M.Sc – Drop outs
Distinction
Learning resources of the department
a. Books
No. of
Books
1100
No. of
reference
books
170
No. of
Books
related
to
subject
1075
No. of
General
Books
25
No. of
Books
purchase
d during
the last 5
years
165
Number of Journals being subscribed - Two
B. Computers
Number of computers
- Four
Scanner
- One
Printers
- Three
C. AV Equipment
LCD Projector
- One
Paxiscope
- One
Mike with amplifier (portable)
- One
OHP
- One
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Funds No. of
Students
Source availing the
facilities
1.
State
Plan
fund
2.
UGC
119
No. of
Teachers
availing the
facilities
11
D. Laboratory Equipments
Microscopes
-
Fifteen
Stereoscopes
-
Four
Sieve Shaker
-
One
Rock thin sectioning machine -
One
Sonic cleaner
-
One
GPS
-
Three
Video Camera
-
One
Still Camera
-
One
machines
Modern Teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning
The Department has an Audio-Visual laboratory and it is made use of in the teaching-learning
processes. The Post Graduate student seminar presentations and special classes are Power
point based and take place in the AV Lab utilizing the LCD projector. Similarly, the B.Sc
degree classes also make use of this facility.
Online tutorials available in the internet are utilized at times for explaining complex concepts
that require a great deal of visualization by the learners.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
The group tutor system practiced in the department takes care of the various needs of the
student community. Problems faced by the students, both academic and personal are
addressed by this meeting. Class PTA meetings give tutors an opportunity to present these
problems and get them redressed.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have benefited during the
past two years
One faculty member, Shri. Biju Longhinos has completed his FIP during the last academic
year i.e., 2006-07. The thesis submission would take place soon.
Faculty members of the department actively participate in the Refresher courses being
organized by the Academic Staff Colleges, Summer Schools and other courses of the UGC
and the DST (See the table given in the Faculty profile).
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Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching,
consultancy and research
Shri. K. Viswambharan and Dr.K. Gangadhar are members of the Board of Studies in
Geology (Undergraduate level) and they actively take part in the discussions regarding the
academic activities.
Dr. S. N. Kumar (Who moved to the University Department in 2008) and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran
are members of the P.G. Board of Studies and they are involved in the academic deliberations
regarding the Post Graduate studies.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, after completing his Ph.D in Geology in 2004 has registered for a part time
research in the Faculty of Management of the University of Kerala.
Dr. K. P. Jaikiran, Shri. E.V. Manoj and Dr. K. Gangadhar are Resource persons for the
various academic activities in connection with the Higher Secondary Geology education in
the State.
Shri. Biju Longhinos is one of the Co ordinators of the Kerala State Schools Gifted Children
coaching programme.
Collaboration with other departments/institutions at the State, National and
International levels and their outcome during the past two years
The Department has active collaboration with the State level autonomous research
institutions such as the Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Trivandrum and the
Central Government institutions such as the Geological Survey of India and the Central
Ground Water Board in the training of students during their M.Sc dissertation works.
Students of the past have availed the student grants of the State Government and worked in
these laboratories for their project work.
Priority areas of Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and
noteworthy publications of the faculty, during the last two years
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The Department is not a recognized research centre and yet faculty members undertake their
own research registering in other centres. Shri. Biju Longhinos is currently a Research
Scholar (Part time) of the Cochin University of Science and Technology and Dr. K.P.
Jaikiran is a Research Scholar (Part time) of the Faculty of Management, University of
Kerala.
Dr. K. Gangadhar has an ongoing project on the Environmental Impact Assessment studies of
the Kottayam-Kumarakom areas, funded by the Kerala State Science Technology and
Environment Department, Government of Kerala.
Faculty Publications (Last Five years)
Name of
faculty/student
Name of article
Name of the
journal with
full reference
K.P.Jaikiran
Knowledge
Management in
Geological Sciences
Current Science,
Vol. 95 , no.2
2008
National
Single
Occurrence of high
fluoride in Ground
Water in Nuagon
block, Orissa
Journal of
Applied
Hydrology, Vol.
XVI, pp 8-10.
2003
National
Joint
E.V. Manoj
Complete
Mechanisation of
Mining operations
Proceedings of
the International
Seminar „Prithvi
2005‟, Feb 1928 2005,
Trivandrum
Seminar Volume
N. Shinu
Tsunami of Dec 26,
2004 on the south
west coast of India:
Post tsunami
geomorphic and
sediment
characteristics
Marine
Geology, Vol.
242 pp. 155168, 2007
International
-
do -
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National/
International
Single
author/Joint
Single
Joint
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid
student placement
Former Post Graduate students of the Department has joined the following organizations:
Geological Survey of India as Geologist (Class I Post) (Three students)
Shell Petroleum as Geologists – (Two students)
Kerala State Land Use Boards as Project Staff (Two students)
Centre for Earth Science Studies as Project Staff (Three students)
The alumni have a strong bond with the department and they seek the assistance of faculty
members in getting placement.
During the past three years the faculty members have been giving assistance to the students in
appearing for the Union Public Service Commission Geologists Examination and Personality
Tests (Mock interviews). Similarly, the faculty members guide students in preparing for other
competitive examination too.
Student support activities
Assistance is provided to the alumni for various national level competitive examinations such
as the UGC/CSIR NET Examination and the UPSC Geologists‟ Examination. There is a
strong link between the alumni and the faculty for such exchanges.
GEOFORUM, a body constituted for Student Personality Development meets every Friday at
1.00 p.m. in the Department. Alumni of the Department often delivers talks on the various
aspects of personality development. This body has been in existence since the past 13 years.
Professionals from the field of Geology interact with the students and faculty through invited
talks being arranged in the Department.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years
Teaching –
The newly acquired facilities by the department such as the advanced camera fitted
microscopes and internet facility would elevate the teaching learning process to a new level.
Petrology and mineralogy lab sessions could be made more meaningful by linking AV
facilities with the microscope. Similarly, availability of internet in the department has enabled
students to access information at greater speeds.
Laboratory
In the next five years the department would acquire self sufficiency in the various laboratory
analytical procedures for which the students depend on the near by laboratories at present.
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Research
The Department would soon become a Research Centre as it now possesses most of the basic
facilities needed for research.
GIS laboratory
The Department would soon develop a GIS laboratory after the Network laboratory that has
already been sanctioned under the DST-FIST Scheme becomes functional. This would enable
students to carry out high quality dissertation work by applying Geo informatics Technology.
Library
The Department library is on a growth track by acquiring new books and advanced facilities
such as computers. Over the next five years the library would be well equipped with modern
books, electronic learning materials and journals.
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty:
SL.NO. Name
Dr.P J Sivakumar
1
Sel. Gr,Lecturer
Sr. Scale Lecturer
Sel. Gr,Lecturer
MA, M Phil
MA, BEd, PhD
26
22
5
H.Pushyaleksmi
Amma
M S Jayamaohan
Dr.M S
Vinyachandran
Dr. Prakash A
Qualification
MA, M Phil,
PhD
MA, M Phil
Lecturer
4
6
Dr.B Asok
Lecturer
7
Dr.Shamli M M
Lecturer
8
Dr.Sudha A S
Lecturer
9
Dr. Ganesh M
Lecturer
10
11
Sheela Kumari L
Dr. Sreekala K I
Lecturer
Lecturer
MA, M Phil,
PhD, LLB
MA, PhD, DLT,
DME, PGDJ,
PGDT
MA, BEd, PhD,
PGTJ
MA, M Phil,
PhD, Bed
MA, M Phil,
PhD, Bed,
PGDTJ
MA, M Phil, Bed
MA, M Phil,
PhD, BEd
2
3
4
Designation
Reader
Experience
27
27
4
4
4
4
4
4
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (200607)
Programme
BA
MA
M Phil
PhD
Totl No
131
55
5
18
Male
52
7
2
Female
79
48
5
16
Urban
26
15
2
8
Rural
105
40
3
10
Lakshadweep
5
1
-
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
Semester system for PG course was introduced along with other subjects from 2001. The syllabus was
modified in 2005; Dissertation was made compulsory with a view to inspire the students for research . Two
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faculty members took part in the modernization of syllabus as members of the Board of studies for both PG
and UG.
4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme
BA
MA
Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
42
43
42
42
42
25
25
25
25
25
Success rate
40
39
41
38
40
25
25
25
24
25
Drop out rate
2
4
1
4
2
1
-
5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers,
Laboratories and other such resources:
Item
Library
Computer
Internet
Total No
16000 books and six subscribed
journals, one news paper
Three computers with two printer
and one scanner
Internet connection for browsing – 1
Enhancement in last five years
1000 books and 3 journals and one
news paper
Two computers and one printer
Internet connection for browsing – 1
6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
The students especially the PG students are provided with the Lectures of retired teachers
and eminent scholars, who come from other universities. More over students were given
assignments and seminars for the enhancement of knowledge in particular area.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
All class teachers including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for
each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal
counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are
effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was
given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
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8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years:
SL.NO.
Name
Refresher
Seminars/workshops/Conference
course
1
Dr. P J Sivakumar
1. UGC National seminar at Govt.
Sanskrit College. 8, 19 July 2008
2. UGC National seminar at Hindi
Department, Kariavattom, Kerala
University. 27& 28 August 2008
3. National seminar at Sanskrit
Department, university College on
27 & 28 Nov.2008
4. International seminar at Kerala
University Campus Kariavattom on
4th to 6th Dece.2008
5. National seminar at Hindi
Department , Kariavattom 9, 10, 11
Dece.2008
6. workshop-Quality improvement in
research at Kerala university
2
Dr. M S
1. National seminar held on 24th
Vinayachandran
&25th Nov. 19998 at MG College,
TVM
2. Two day national seminar on
Hindi fiction at Govt. Women‟s
College, TVM sponsored by DCE
(2, 3 Dec.2004)
3. National seminar Hindi academy
New Delhi at DBHPS TVM (15th
june 21st 2005)
4.
National
seminar
on
post
modernism in Hindi fiction held on
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Others
9th & 10th Jan. 2008 (Dece.)
5. National seminar at Calicut
university held from 3.9.2008 to
5.9.2008 sponsored by scientific and
Technical terminology commission,
New Delhi.
6. National seminar at SN College
Kollam held on 3rd & 4th Nov. 2008
(UGC sponsored)
7.
Workshop
on
management
development programme for college
teachers from 5th & 9th Jan. 2004 at
MG, TVM
8.
Workshop
on
quality
improvement in research held on 28th
& 29th sept.2007 at the Dept. of
English, university of Kerala
9. International Seminar at Kerala
University Campus Kariavattom on
4th & to 6th Dece.2008.
3
Dr. Prakash . A
1. Two day National seminar on
Postmodernism in Hindi fiction ,
paper presented titled Dalit Chetana
Adhunik Hindi, Upanayasom mein
at 9th & 10th Jan.2008
2. UGC national seminar held at
Govt.Sanskrit College, TVM paper
presented
„Dinker and Iyappa
Panicker ke kurukshethra‟. Thulana
pat dt.18th , 19th July 2008
3. Two day National seminar on
Modern Hindi Criticism held at dept.
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of Hindi , paper presented „Hindi
Alochana Disha Evam‟ dt.27th , 28th
August2008
4. Two day national seminar on the
literary contribution of Hindi and
South Indian languages to the
freedom
sruggle
and
national
consciousness held at Dept. of Hindi
organized by Central Hindi institute
at 20, 21 Feb. 2008
5. Workshop attended-sub. „Indian
Literature‟ Govt. College for women,
TVM dt.20th , 21th Nov.2008
6. International seminar at Kerala
University Campus Kariavattom on
4th to 6th Dece.2008
4
Dr. Shamli M M
Participated
national
seminars
presented papers and participation
the
workshops
conducted
by
SCERT.
5
Dr. Sudha A S
1. National seminar on Hindi Sahitya
ke varthman Govt.Brenan College9.12.05
2. National Seminar on Transilation,
Govt.Brenan College Thalaserry 16th
& 17th Jan.2007
3. National seminar on Hindi fiction ,
University College , TVPM 9th &
10th Jan.2008
4. National seminar on Women and
Health University of Kerala 3,4,5th
March2008.
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9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
SL.No.
1
Name
Dr.P J Sivakumar
2
3
Jay Mohan M S
Dr.
M
Vinayachandran
4
Dr. Ganesh M
5
Dr. B Asok
Other academic activities
1. NSS programme officer for 5
years
2. Member, Board of question
paper setting for University of
Calicut, Kannur University,
Cochin University, M G
University Kottayam, Higher
secondary education Kerala
3. R.P of SCERT and Academic
Staff College, University of
Kerala.
4. Member, Academic Council,
university of Kerala
5. Sub editor-Sangrathan (Hindi
Monthly journal)
S
1.Chairman BOS Hindi Pass.
1. Editor Hindi Monthly Sangrathan, published from
TVPM
2. Member, Board of studies (PG) University of
Kerala.
3. Member, Board of question paper setting for
University of Calicut , Kannur University , Cohin
University , MG University Kottayam , Hogher
secondary education Kerala & Kerala Public
service commission
4. R.P of SCERT
5. Research guidance ,n Mdurai Kamraj University.
6. Former member, Faculty of oriental studies,
University of kerala.
7. Former member, Board of studies (pass) University
of Kerala
1. Staff club Secretary (2005-2006)
2. NSS Programme Officer (2007 onwards)
1. Visited Kurukshetra University & University of Delhi
and gave lectures under the UGC Programme.
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Nil
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11. The thrust areas of the Department:
Post 60 Hindi Literature
12.Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:
Type & topic of the project
1. Dalit Sahitya: Hindi &
Malayalam
Present status
Completed and Submitted
minor Project 2008
2. Contribution of Literary
journalism in Hindi &
Malayalam (Kerala)
Being Completed
Sponsor
UGC Principal Investigator:
Dr. J Babu (Retd)
UGC Principal Investigator:
Dr. M S Vinayachandran
13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:
SL
.NO.
1
Faculty
Dr.P J
Sivakumar
2
Jayamohan M S
3
Dr. M S
Vinayachandran
Item/Journal/Books/Articles
1. Rajesh Jain ka Natak
„Virus‟-Sangrathan
Jan-Feb 06
2. Pachasothar Hindi
Geethi Natya
Sangrathan Sept.-Oct
07
3. Natakkar K T
Muhammad
(Editorial)
4. Aadhunik Hindi
Geethi KavyaSangrathan Feb.2007
5. Swathanthrayottar
Hindi Natakon mein
Rajanaithik prabhav
Daud-Sangrathan, Panch
Aangnovala Ghar –
Sangrathan,
NeeluNeelimaNilofersangrathan,,Rang de Basanthi
Chola-Sangrathan, Khasiram
Kotwal-Sangrathan
1. sarg Chetana Ki
ganga Matha(editorial) Sangrathan
2004
2. PG Vasudev Puraskar
Sammanith (Report)
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Total
No.
National
International
4
Dr. Prakash A
5
Dr. Shamli M M
Sangrathan March
2006
3. Saraswathi Samman
Se Sammanith
Malayalam Ke Priya
Kavi Sangrathan
April 2006
4. Malayalam Ke Veena
Poov Ko Sow varsh
Ho Gaye , Sangrathan
My 2007
5. Guru Pooja Samman
Samaroh (report)
Sangrathan Sept.2007
6. Malayalam Ke Sultan
Ki Janma shatiSangrathan March
2008
7. Madhushala ke gayak
kavi BacchanSangrathan, May
2008
8. Hindi
patrapravarthanthille
variveicham-keral
bharthi 2005
9. Tambu (Transilated)Sangrathan
10. Cheers (Transilated)
Sangrathan
11. Bhedia (Transilated)Sangrathan
12. Hndi Malayalam
Sahityak Patrakaritha
1.Articles publuished in
Sangrathan July 2008,
Sangrathan Dece.2008 and
Keral jyothi Dece.2008
1. Yugbodhi Natakkar
Sanker Shesh-Sangrathan
June 2006
2. Significance of idioms in
Hindi research journal
3. Book published – Sanker
Shesh Hndi Ke Prathinidhi
Natakkar
4. Hindi pragativadi
Kavithavon mein BimbvadSangrathan Dece.2008
5. Kharonde mein adhunik
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6
Dr. Sudha A S
7
Dr. Ganesh M
8
Dr. Sreekala K I
visangattiyan-Sangrathan
March 2009
6. Radio talk on Modern
Hindi Dramma-Naye
Natakon ka nayapan
1. Vah Ek Kshan-Poemsangrathan Nov.2005
2. Gunahon Ke DevtaKathayaparak
Sameeksha-Keral
Jyothi-2009
3. Samnvya Ke Sadhak
KakakaleekarSangrathan Nov.2008
1. Shyli Ke DirectorBenipuri-Keral jyothiNov.2006
2. Kaaljayi aalochana
mulyon k chintakDr.DevrajSangrathan-Nov.2006
1. alochanatmak
Adhyayan Nayi
Kahani-Keral JyothiDec.2004
2. Kamleshwar Ke Raja
Nirbansia Ek
Vivechanatmak
adhyayan-Sangrathan
July 2007
14.Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
1. MA students participated in the quiz programme conducted by the census department,
Govt. of India on 28.1.2009
2. MA students participated in the Prof.K.R.Muralidharan nair memorial quiz competition
conducted by the Hindi department on 19.2.2009
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of
monthly test papers for UG & PG students. Class seminars & Quiz competitions were also
conducted.
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16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to
the student placements:
DEGREE
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2004
12
5
3
2005
14
4
4
2006
12
6
3
2007
8
4
4
2008
10
6
5
PG
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2004
3
4
5
2005
4
5
3
2006
4
4
1
2007
2
3
-
2008
3
2
-
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years:
1. Three Endowments- (a) Dr. K. Bhaskaran Nair Memorial Endowment (b) Dr. K. K .
Krishnan Namboothiri endowment (c) Prof.K. R. Muralidharan Nair memorial Endowment
are distributed to the students BA & MA Classes who secure the highest marks in their final
year examinations from the Department.
2. Vishnu maya III BA student got Ist Rank in BA Final Year Hindi Exam 2004
3. Shabana Beegum III BA student got Ist Rank in BA final year Hindi Exam 2005
4. Remya. S II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi final year exam 2005
5. Vishnu Maya II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2006
6. Shabana Beegum II MA student got I st Rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2007
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7. MA students got first prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz competition conducted by Nirala
Hindi Academy, Attingal
8. I MA students got consolation prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz Competition conducted by
census Dept. Govt. of India
9. II MA students got IIIrd prize in the Prof.K.R..Muralidharan nair memorial quiz
competition conducted by the Hindi Department 2009
10. Vishnu Maya .U of this Dept. got Univerity of Kerala Endowment (Prof.Chandrahasan
prize for Hindi and the Raosahib Udarshiromani T. Padmanabha Rao medal-2004-06
11. II MA students got Second prize in the Patriotic Song Competition (state level Hindi
fortnight celebration -2007) conducted by Kerala Hindi Prachar sabha
12. Research activities are being done by the Department through group discussion and
Seminars
13. The research students of the department published a manuscript journal named
„Gavaksh‟.
14. The research students formed a research association & conducted book exhibition and
other programmes
15. Three faculty members are associated with the publication of Hindi journal „sangrathan‟
published by Hindi Vidyapeeth (Recognized by Universities of Kerala)
16. Our department conducted Two days National seminar on Post Modernism on 9 th & 10th
of Jan. 2007 Sponsored Govt.of Kerala.
17. Golden jubilee of the Department was celebrated on 11 th Jan. 2007
18. Four faculty members have applied for minor projects.
19. The students of this Department have actively participated in extra Curricular activities,
Sports, NSS, NCC etc
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20. The Department is a recognized research center by the University of Kerala.15 Full time
& 3 part time researchers are engaged in research.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that:
Hindi Department was identified as one among the five best Departments of the college by
NAAC-2003
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The thrust area of the department is „Post 60 Hindi Literature‟.
2. The faculty will try their level best to improve teaching standards.
3. The department will organize seminars, workshops, and training programmers and invite eminent
professors with the help of funding agencies like UGC and state Government.
20. Detailed plan of action is given below:
A. Curricular activities
1. The Dept. Plan to start a new course-BA Functional Hindi
2. Library upgradation
1. Subscription for new journals including research journals
2. Purchase of updated books of Hindi Literature.
3. Computerization of Library
B. Research
1. Separate room with all facility will be provided to the research students.
2. More students will be admitted in the Department for the research .
C. Extension activity for public and students:
1. Inter Department literal will be conducted with the participation of public & Students
D. Consultancy:
NIL
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21. Any other highlights :
1. Remedial coaching- Hindi Dept. is having students from educationally backward
communities in Kerala as well as students from Lakshadweep. In order to equip them with the
new semester system Dept. is planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities
in the Department.
2. The Department is conducting coaching class for NET.
3. Internet browsing & ommunication facilities is provided to the faculty & students.
4. Computer awareness programme is conducted for PG & M Phil students to equip them to
utilize computers for their project report preparation.
5. Alumni of the Hindi Dept are actively engaged in the developmental programme of the
Department.
6. An Inter collegiate Quiz programme in memory of Prof.K.R. Muralidharan Nair was
conducted in the department.
7. Hindi Department Golden jubilee year award sponsored by Dr. K Sukumaran (Former
Principal of Govt.Arts College) was given to the first rank holder in the IVth Sem Hindi MA
Exam to Kumari Vineetha. U (Govt.Womens College)
8. Department Grievance Cell is actively functioning with HOD as Convener & Two Faculty
Members. The students feel free to approach Cell to solve their problems.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
SL.No
Name
Designation
Qualification
Experience
1
Dr.A.Jadeeda
Reader
MA, PhD
30 years
2
Sri.P.K.Raveendran
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA
28 years
3
Sri.E.Kumar
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA
19 years
4
Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi
Reader
MA,
M.Phil, 28 years
PhD
5
Dr.Thulaseedharan Assary
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA, PhD
28 years
6
Smt.P.S.Sumam
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA, M.Phil
28 years
7
Sri.S.Raimon
Sr.Gr.Lecturer
MA, M.Phil
27 years
8
Dr.D.Sivankutty
Reader
MA, PhD
27 years
9
Sri.N.Rajagopal
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA,LLB
27 years
10
Sri.T.Sanal Kumar
Sr.Gr.Lecturer
MA
24 years
11
Sri.C.Raveendran
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA
20 years
12
Dr.P.Ambika
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MA,PhD
15 years
2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region, etc 2008-2009
(currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)
Programme
Total
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
No:
Lakshade
ep
BA
196
160
36
140
56
02
MA
40
14
26
13
27
Nil
M.Phil
05
4
1
2
3
Nil
The entry level competencies of the students are very poor. Most of the students hail from
downtrodden families. Several students even go for labour to earn themselves and their
family while continuing students. The socio-economic status and language standard of the
students therefore far behind the average level. However the students are proficient in
grasping things expressing their views and sharing ideas as a result of continued evaluation
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and coaching .The ability to handle language has also been fostered gradually to reach as
equal to the average students.
2. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes.
The courses of under graduate and post graduate have been semesterised in accordance to the
changes in the pattern of education. The faculties also involved in the process of changes and
contribute a lot to the preparation of revised syllabus as members/conveners/chairman in the
Board of studies and other related committees. The students have to submit assignments and
projects and conduct seminars in the light of revised syllabus. As a result the students
aptitude to the programmes glittered up , shaped themselves their mind as wee as body to
meet the challenges of contemporary competitions and fostered a sprit of inquiry to the
unknown.
3. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past two years.
Programmes
Year
Total No:
Success rate
Drop out rate
BA
2006-07
55
28
27
2007-08
58
30
28
2006-07
15
15
Nil
2001-08
16
16
Nil
2006-07
05
05
Nil
2007-08
05
05
Nil
MA
M.Phil
4. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and
other resources.
The learning resources of the Department have to be renovated. The Department has a
computer , printer ,scanner and a C.D . System which are not in working condition . Though
the Department library has more than 5000 books there is no sound arrangements of books
and computerized catalogue system .However the students and research scholars have enough
learning resources in the Department library where kept adequate primary and secondary
sources. Besides, the students and research scholars get accessibility to refer more resources
from the near by University and public libraries.
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5. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method.
The faculty members acquainted fully with the modern teaching techniques especially
handling computers and LCD projectors and Browse Internet for wide range of information .
Steps have already been taken to impart education by power point presentation. The
Department has already submitted a proposal to the UGC to allot funds to purchase L.C.D
monitor/projector and Laptops. However the PG and M.Phil students have been enlightened
to use internets and brows fresh information for academic purposes.
6. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.
The faculty members are actively participating in various academic activities both in and
outside the campus. They are afreshing their knowledge by reading new „arrivals‟ browsing
wide range of information from internet and attending seminars. The afreshed knowledge has
been shared with the students grasping the Students environmental and material bases. The
students have been counseled personally to understand their issues and boost them up to main
stream. The implementation of tutorial system made possible close interaction of students and
teachers for their betterment.
7. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past two years.
SL.
Name
No
Refresher
Seminars/workshop/conference
Others
/orientati
on
courses
1
Dr.A.Jadeeda
-
Attended the several seminars and Principal
workshops
investigator in as
major
research
project
of
the
UGC
2
Sri.P.K.Ravee
-
Organised national seminats in 2007 at G.C.NDD –Attended two
ndran
seminars
3
Sri.E.Kumar
-
Participation
in
the
seminars at G.C.NDD
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national Research almost
completed
on
F.I.P
4
Dr.Noorjam
I.T.Orient
Beevi
ation for 1 and workshops relating to womens programme at the
month
Participation on several seminars Training
in Empowerment History congress & institute
03/09
National seminar at G.C.NDD
of
management & a
minor
Research
project
investigator
5
Dr.Thulaseed
-
haran Assary
Participation
in
the
seminar
organized
NDD,AKG.center
national -
TVPM
at
&
International seminar at Mascot
Hotel
TVPM
organized
by
Department of Archaeology.
6
Sri.S Raimon
-
Research almost
completed
F.I.P
7
Dr.D.Sivankut I.T.Orient
ty
Sri.T.Sanal
of
International -
ation for 1 seminars at Mascat hotel,TVPM
month
8
Participation
in organized
3/09
Archeology
-
Participation
Kumar
by
Department
in
of
International -
seminar at NDD and K.C H.R.
Trivandrum
9
Sri.C.Raveend I.T.Orient
ran
Organised an International seminar -
ation for 1 & Participated in 4 seminars
month
in
3/09
10
Dr.Ambika
-
Participated in the inter national seminar at NDD
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on
8. Participation / contribution of teachers to the academic and other activities
including teaching, culture & research.
Sl No.
1
Name
Dr.A.Jadeeda
Academic activities
Research
Other activities
guide Life member of the
member of K.C.H.R society for Disabled
,syllabus
revision &
committee,Viva
women‟s
Association
Board M.Phil exams
&
Co-ordinator
of
M.Phil
committee,Kerala
University
2
Sri.E.Kumar
-
Placement officer &
career
councilling
co-ordinator
3
Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi
Research
guide -
member of PG board
of studies , chairman
PG
board
of
examinations,
question paper setter
,subject
expert,selection
committee
of
teachers in F.I.P &
examiner Curriculam
subject
SCERT.
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committee
4
Dr.Thulaseedharan
Research
-
Assary
guide,member
Academic
council,PG.board of
studies
&
State
Archives council &
member of M.Phil
monitoring
committee,Kerala
University
5
Smt.P.S.Sumam
Member ,UG board of studies
6
Sri.S.Raimon
Life member South Member
Indian
congress
of
, Association
of
the
III
Association of Indian world studies
archives & was the
Director
Archives
Department.
7
Dr.Sivankutty
Research guide
-
8
Sri.N. Rajagopal
Member PG Board Kozhikodu
University
member
&faculty
,
Kerala
University
9
Sri.T.Sanal Kumar
Member of U.G & PG Board of studies ,
SCERT
committee
expert
for
revision
curriculum
the
of
to
the
standards from Vth to
X
10
Sri.C.Raveendran
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Best P.O of N.S.S
,University
of
Calicut.
9. Collaboration with other Departments/ Institutions at the state, National and
International levels and their outcome during the past two years.
The Department has collaboration with other Department at the state level and some faculty
members were in charge of such Department especially at Gazetters and Archives
Departments. The faculty members and the PG/M.phil students have close association with
Archaeology. Archives, Gazatters Departments and Edusat in academic matters .These
Departments have vital resource materials to enquire/to fresh up and research by
faculty/research scholars/students.
10. Thrust area of the Department.
NIL
11. Priority areas for Research & details of the on going projects important and not
worthy publication of the faculty during past Two year.
As the Department is a research center having PG & M.phil courses priority has been given
to research activities at different areas useful to present and future generation. All the faculty
members are research guide to PG Students .The details of the on going projects and
publications are as follows.
A).
SL.NO.
1
On going projects:-
Name
Dr.A.Jadeeda
Type & Topic of the Project
Major Research project entitled “The Role of social
movements in the transition of Travancore in to a civil
society” with from 25/3/08
2
Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi
Minor research project entitled “History of Land
Reforms and the social changes in modern Kerala”
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B)
Sl.No
1
Publications:-
Name
Journal/books/Articles
1. An article titled “Significance of
Dr.A.Jadeeda
Ijtihad
in
Socio-Reform
movements (Vijnana Kairali)
2. Columnist in a leading Malayalam
journal
3. Two books are under publications.
2
4. Article titled “the disappearance
Dr.Noorjam Beevi
of a Rural Social formation in
Travancore
during
the
20th
century “,journal of South Indian
History University of Calicut
,03/2006
3
1. article titled “the press during the
Dr.Thulaseedharan
Assary
liberation
struggle
,Vijnana
Kairali,11/07
2. article titled “The Revolt of 185859 in South Travancore the birth
pangs of the formation of civil
society” Vijnanakairali 3/2008
3. article titled “Looking at the other
side of the Flemish carpet.Role of
Sir.C.P.RAmaswam
Aiyar
in
Travancore
[
1931-1947]
titled
“Colonialism
K.C.H.R,3/2006
4. A
book
Princely states & struggle for
Liberation.Travancore
1938-48
A.P.H publishing corporation ,New
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Delhi 3/2009
4
Sri.S.Raimon
6. As
Director
of
Archives
published many manuscripts and
monographs. The latest are the
“Role of press in the freedom
movement
in
Development
Kerala
of
and
commercial
banking in Travancore.
5
1. A book titled “Pracheena samskarangal”
Sri.T.Sanal Kumar
published
by
Chintha
publishers,TVPM,01/08
12. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the Department to aid
student placements during past five years.
The students who pass out from the Department seek job opportunities both in and outside
the state .No dropouts are seen among the M.Phil Students and all of them got entered in to
the various service sectors . But in UG Level & P.G level 20% to 30% of the strength
discontinues studies due to reason like family problems/marriage/employment. Those who
continue studies got through the examinations and about 20 % of them opt higher studies and
10% got employment at various service sectors
The Placement record
DEGREE
Years of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2003-04
08
06
41
2004-05
07
11
37
2005-06
12
14
39
2006-07
10
16
39
2007-08
08
12
38
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PG
Years of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2003-04
02
10
10
2004-05
03
6
9
2005-06
02
9
8
2006-07
02
4
9
2007-08
05
05
6
M. Phil
Years of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2003-04
1
04
Nil
2004-05
-
05
Nil
2005-06
1
04
Nil
2006-07
-
05
Nil
2007-08
-
05
Nil
13. Plan of action of the department of the next five years.
The thrust area of the Department for the next five years is the generation of individual
potentialities of both faculty and students communities availing the presents technologies to
explore the past for the society /nation. The future of society and human being lay in the
proper understanding of the past and its correct presentation highlighting values and
weaknesses. In order to develop the potentialities the material and physical foundations of the
faculty and the student community to be improved. The action plan of the Department for the
next five years proposes to cover up all such issues.
A Bird view of the Action Plan
1. Re-Structuring of syllabus to cope with the contemporary issues & situations –steps
have already been taken by Government to implement credit and semester system.
2. Modenisation of the Department library with sufficient additions of maps and books &
computerization. Computer cataloguing of books also proposed.
3. Setup of museum in collaboration with department of Archives & Archaeology.
4. I.T.Orientation to faculty members.
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5. Organization of seminars both National and international.
6. L.C.D.projector & White Boards to class rooms
7. Computers to staff room to make available the updated information to faculty and
students
8. Subscription of reputed national and International research journals and purchase of
updated books.
9. Undertaking of various research activities and publication of articles and books.
10. Field visits and study of micro & macro level aspects of antecedents and cultural
targets of society.
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DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC HISTORY
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl NO
1
2
3
4
2
Name
Desigation
M Abdul
Sel.Gr. Lecturer
majeed
M Abdul Samad Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
Mohammed Ali Sr.Scale
Jhinnah Sahib I Lecturer
A P Alavi Bin
Sr.Scale
Mohammed Bin Lecturer
Ahamed
5
Shajeer S S
6
7
Vaccant
Vaccant
Lecturer
Qualification
M.A(Arabic),M A
(Isl.History),B.Ed
M.A(Arabic),M A
(Isl.History),B.Ed
M.A(Arabic),M A
(Isl.History),UGC/JRF
M .A (History),M.A
(Isl.
Hist.),UGC/NET,M
Ed. ,LLB
M.A,UGC/
NET,M.Phil
Experience
23 Years
18Years
8Years
11 Years
4Years
Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (200607)
Programme
Total No.
Female
male
Urban
Rural
Lakshadeep
B.A
69
16
53
25
44
0
M.A
8
1
7
1
7
0
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The M.A Islamic History has been changed to semester system with modification of the
syllabi in 2001.Five years later in 2006 the syllabus revised thoroughly to make it upto dated
and world class by the combined effort of the faculty members Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr.
Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I as members of board of studies in Islamic History of
University of Kerala.
Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr. Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I did a similar effort in the
previous year in 2005 to revise the outdated syllabus (since 1993)in B A Islamic History.
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In 2009 All the faculty members participated in the comprehensive syllabus revision exercise
conducted in all subjects under the auspices of Kerala State Higher Council. Mr.Abdul
Majeed, Mr. M Abdul Samad,Mr. Muhammad Ali Jhinn ah Sahib I And Mr. A P Alavi Bin
Mohamed Bin Ahamed had participated in the workshops of Kannur, Calicut and Kerala
Universities. Mr.Shajeer had participated in the workshop conducted by Kerala University.
4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme
B.A
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total No
144
143
146
141
160
Success Rate
74.55
82
76
75
69
Dropout Rate
10.1
6
9
5
8
M.A
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
28
23
15
12
12
100
100
100
95
100
0
0
0
5
0
5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories
and other such resources
Item
Total Numbers
Library
Computer
1802
3
Enhancement in last five
years
250
1
6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method
Apart from lecture method demonstration, panel/group discussion, micro teaching, seminar,
assignment, project, field trips, symposium, map study etc are in vogue.Multimedia facilities
and internet resources are widely used.For map study Google earth is a major tool. The
department arrange classes of eminent historians and professors.
7.Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students
Every batch in B A and M A has class tutors. Tutors are giving guidance for academic,
personal and moral counseling to students. All teachers have tutorial charges and are actively
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involving in the monitoring of personal and academic problems of the students of their
respective classes.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years:
SL
Name
Refresher
NO
1
Seminars/Workshops/Conference
Courses
M.Abdul Majeed
-
1.National seminar on state and
society
in
South
India
Trivandrum,05-07Nov 2008
2.International Seminar on Muziris
Heritage
Project:
Archeological
Research At Pattanam 2007-2008
Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008
2
M. Abdul Samad
-
1.National Seminar on state and
Society in South India
TVPM,05-
07 Nov2008
2. International Seminar on Muziris
Heritage
Project:
Archeological
Research At Pattanam 2007-2008
Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008
3
Muhammed
Ali -
Jhinnah Sahib I
1.National Seminar on state and
Society in South India
TVPM,05-
07 Nov2008
2. International Seminar on Muziris
Heritage
Project:
Archeological
Research At Pattanam 2007-2008
Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008
4
A. P Alavi Bin -
1.National Seminar on state and
Mohamed
Society in South India
Ahamed-
Bin
07 Nov2008
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TVPM,05-
Others
2. International Seminar on Muziris
Heritage
Project:
Archeological
Research At Pattanam 2007-2008
Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008
Shajeer S
5
-
1.Convenorof the D C sponsored One N.S.S
Day Seminar
on „Media and Programme
Civilization‟, Ernakulam, March2007
Officer-staff
Editor,College
magazine 20072008,B A/B Sc
Admission
committee
member
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
SL. NO
1
2
3
4
5
Name
M.Abdul Majeed
M Abdul Samad
Other Academic activities
1.Chairman,P G Exam Board II&IV Semester
2009
2.As Resource person for re structuring under
graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur
Universities
1.Chairman, B A Exam Board2009 March
2. .As Resource person for re structuring under
graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur
Universities
Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I
As Resource person for re structuring under
graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur
Universities
A P Alavi Bin Mohamed Bin .As Resource person for re structuring under
Ahamed
graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur
Universities
Shajeer S
1.As Resource person for re structuring under
graduate course in Kerala University.
2.Additional Chief Superintent Off-Campus
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Examination of M G University April-May2007
3.Invigilator of university and Various other
Examinations
10.Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Inter disciplinary Interaction with departments of History, Economics, Arabic, Malayalam,
Hindi& English
11.The thrust areas of the Department:
Contemporary West Asia, Medieval India, Kerala culture, Islamic Political thought and Islamic
Economics.
12.. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:
NIL
13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:
SL
NO
1
Name
Item/Journal/Books/Articles
Shajeer S Article struggle for Positive
Discrimination-A Travancore
Experience
Total
1
National
1
International
-
17. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
Mr. Abdul Majeed is the member of Discipline Committee
Mr.Shajeer is the N S S Programme Officer of the college.
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Attendance, Monthly Test, Quiz Competition, Assignments, Seminar, Micro Teaching, Cocurricular activities.
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16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to
the student placements:
B.A
Year Of Pass
Higher Studies
Employment
Others
2005
16
5
19
2006
17
7
16
2007
13
6
21
2008
11
6
23
2009
11
12
17
M.A
Year Of Pass
Higher Studies
Employment
Others
2005
3
6
3
2006
4
6
4
2007
2
5
5
2008
4
2
3
2009
2
2
4
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years:
Bagged First Ranks For M. A Islamic History in Kerala University since1997.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that:
NIL
19.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:





Make it a world class Research Department with M.Phil, Ph.D,Certificate and Diploma
Courses
Make a Bibliographical Encyclopaedia covering all Islamic books published in Kerala till
then.
Publish a new journal „Indus Islamicus‟
Develop the library into a depository of all Islamic books available in Malayalam.
To attract foreign students make syllabus uptodated
20.Any other highlights:
NIL
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DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
SI.NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Dr.Vasanthakumari V S
Jayaprakash G
Dr. Balanandan B
Dr.Sasikumar B V
Ramachandran Pillai B
Vijayan V
Alex L
Asokan L
Dharma Rajan S S
Dr. Siddeek M A
Designation
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sr.scale lecturer
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Reader
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Sr.scale lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
11
12
Dr. Dominic J Kattoor
Sreekala P S
Lecturer
Lecturer
Qualification
M.A, M. Phil
M.A, M. Phil
M.A, PhD
M.A, M. Phil, PhD
M.A, BEd
M.A, BEd
M.A, BEd, NET
M.A, BEd, M. Phil
M.A, NET
MA, PGDJ, NET,
PhD
M.A, M. Phil, PhD
M.A, BEd, NET
NON-TEACHING STAFF
SI.NO.
1
Name
Sheela Pereira
Designation
Librarian (Gr.iii)
2
Vijayan R
Library Assistant
STRENGTH OF STUDENTS
Allotted strength of students
BA-40
MA-25
M.Phil-5
Present strength
Ist BA-56
IInd BA-42
IIIrd BA-42
Ist MA-30
IInd MA-18
IBA/ BSc Second Language-517 (5 Batches)
II BA/BSc Second Language-489 (5 Batches)
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Qualification
B. Lib .Sc. M. Lib.
Sc
Dr.V.S. Vasanthakumari
Head of the Department. She has done her Ph.D in University of Kerala on the topic of
JEEVITHA KAMANA VAILOPPILIKKAVITHAYIL. Now she is the member of UG Board
of studies , University of Kerala and the member of Oriental Faculty.
She has participated in several national seminars, which are mentioned below:
1. Seminar on Western theatre and Malayalam drama. Conducted by centre for Comaparative
literature.
2. National seminar on dramas of bhasa.conducted by Department of Sanskrit, University
Colege.
3. National Seminar on feminism conducted by UGC, Govt. Women‟s College,
Thiruvananthapuram
Dr.G, Jayaprakash
He has completed the MPhil in University College. His M Phil Thesis was on the topic
“BODHADHARA SAMPRADAYAM ARANAAZHIKANERATHIL”.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1. National workshop on Historical Linguistics, conducted by UGC, University College.
2. One day seminar on LANGUAGE AND NATIONAL INTEGARTION by Dept. of Hindi,
Sanskrit and Malayalam.
Dr.B . Balanandan
Done his PhD in University of Kerala on the topic of Adhyathma RamayanamKannassaramayanam-a comparative study.Now he is a member of UG Board of studies,
University of Kerala.He has published four books and a vast number of articles.He is a
recognized guide in the University of Kerala. Five scholars are now working under his
guidance.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1.Folk dances of Kerala, International Centre for Kerala Studies.
2.Workshop on QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN RESEARCH, conducted by University of
Kerala
B. Ramachandran Pillai
1. Paper presented in the seminar conducted by TKM Arts &Science Colege, Kollam.
2. Paper presented in the seminar conducted by Sri. Vivekananda College, Kunnankulam.
Dr.B.V.Sasikumar
Done MPhil in University of Kerala. Completed PhD under the guidance of
Dr.P.V.VelayudhanPillai on the topic „Tention in Poetry; a study based on
Kumaranasan‟.Published one book and several articles in the leading journals of
Malayalm.Five scholars doing their research under his guidance .
Re-reading of Mahabharatha – Kendra Sahitya Akademy, Thrissur
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Vijayan V.
Doing his research (FIP) in University of Kerala.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1. Sahithya vimarsana silpasala.conducted by Sankaracharya samskritha University.
2. National Seminar for National Integration – Gandhi Peace Foundation, Kollam.
3. Creative workshop (3days), SCERT – preparation of Malayalam text books.
4. One day seminar on Folk Dramas of Kerala – University of Kerala
DharmaRajan S.S.
Doing his research (FIP) in University of Kerala
He is a notable poet in Malayalam .He has secured several awards like Yuvadhara poetry
award,Kerala Yuvasahithya Sangham Award.
L. Asokan
Done MPhil in University of Kerala.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1. National seminar on literary criticism.conducted by Govt.of Pondicheri
2. National seminar on Short story, conducted by Dept.Of English, Govt.college, Madappally
3.National seminar on ideological and political issues in Kerala‟s Economic development,
conducted by Govt.of Kerala
Alex L.
Submitted his Thesis in University of Calicut on Linguistics.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1.National seminar on literary criticism ,conducted byUGC.
2.National Seminar on comparative literature, conducted by govt.of kerala
Dr. Siddeek M.A.
Has done PG diploma In journalism from institute of Journalism, Press Club
Trivandrum.Completd the PhD on THE POLITICS IN MALAYALAM SHORTSTORIES1980 ONWARDS. The Thesis won the award of best PhD thesis in malayayalam During the
period of 2008-2009 by kerala university in association with fokana. Published three books
and several articles in journals.
The Seminars/workshops participated
1.National Seminar on Feminist literature in Malayalam conducted by Govt. Sanskrit
College, TVM
2.International seminar on education, conducted by Govt. of Kerala
3.National Workshop on drama and theatre,Conducted By Pu.Ka.Sa.
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Dr. Dominic J Kattoor
Imagery in the works of Kadammanitta – Madurai University. Completed his Ph.D in
SHORT STORIES and SCREENPLAY - University of Kerala.
Minor Research Project – Cultural an Historical Elements as reflected in regional
languages, novels, comparative study based on selected fictions.
Dr. P. S. Sreekala
Completed her Ph.D in contribution of EMS Namboothirippad to Malayalam Language and
Literature.
UGC PROJECT: Terms suggestive women in Sanskrit and Dravidian Languages.
Rank holders during 2005-2009
Sl no.
01
02
03
Name
Regha R.I.
Lekshmi
Raghi
Rank
PG 1rank,2006
PG 1rank,2009
PG 3rd rank,2009
Placements during 2003-2009
Sl no. Name
01
Kiran Babu
02
Vineeth V.S.
02
Aneesha S.P.
03
Dr. Siddeek M.A.
04
05
Arun Kumar
Anjna V.R.
06
Regha R.I.
07
08
Shibukumar
Lakshmi Shobha
Placement in
Kerala Koumudi, Delhi
HSSA
HSSA
Lecturer ,University
College
Kerala Koumudi, TVM
Lecturer (FIP)
,University college
Lecturer(FIP),
Kottiyam NSS College
HSSA
All INDIA RADIO
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Research Activities
Number of research scholors under this department is 15.
Ongoing research works in this department
Sl
No.
01
Student
Guide
Topic
Smitha S.
Dr.B.V. Sasi Kumar
02
Drisya Nath P.S.
Dr.B.V. Sasi Kumar
03
Shibu Kumar Y.
Dr.B. Balanandan
04
Vena Gopal
Dr.B. Balanandan
05
Kavitha R.Nair
Dr.B.Balanandan
06
Mashvel P.
Dr.B.Balanandan
07
Hasitha K.K
Dr.P. Gopalkrishnan
08
Sajev Kumar S.
Dr.K. Vasudevan nair
09
V.Vijayan
Dr.P. Soman achari
10
D.Praveen Kumar
Dr.P.Soman achari
11
Anil Kumar G.M.
Dr.P.Soman achari
POEMS ABOUT POETS-A
STUDY BASED ON THE
WRITING ELVES OF
POETS
DRAMAS WRITTEN BY
POETS-A STUDY BASED
ON SIX DRAMAS
ACTIVISM AND
CREATIVITY-BASED ON
KESAVADEV
PLACE NAMES IN
NEYYETINKARA
TALUK-A STUDY
POWER AND POLITICSBASED ON
SACHIDANANDANS
POETRY
CULTURAL CRISIS I
TRIBALS OF KERALA
THE VISION AND CRAFT
OF N.P.MUHAMMED
SOCIO POLITICAL
BASES OF MALAYALAM
GRAMMAR
CRITICAL CONCEPT OF
ASAAN ,ULLOOR AND
VALLATHOL-A
COMPARATIVE STUDY
CHARACTER-CREATOR
RELATION IN
M.MUKUNDANS
NOVELS
CRITICAL IDEAS ABOUT
CHRIST IANITY-IN
ZAKARIAS NOVELS
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12
Anu pP.P.
Dr.P.Soman achari
13
14
Pratheep B.C.
Darshana M.S.
Dr.P.Soman achari
Dr.M.G.Sasibhooshan
15
Indu G.S
Dr.PrasannaRaajan
SENSIBILITY
TRANSFORMATIO OF
LITERATURE
HUMOUR IN FOLKLORE
HISTORY AND
CREATIVITYFREEDOMIDEA IN
MALAYALA M NOVEL
DOMESTIC PROBLEMS
IN MALAYALAM
SHORTSTORIES
PUBLISHED WORKS OF FACULTY MEMBERS
A.BOOKS
01
Dr.B. Baalanandan
02
Dr. B.V. Sasikumar
03
Dharmarajan S.S.
04
Dr. M. A. Siddeek
05.
Dr. P. S. Sreekala
1.Kelikottu(Novel),Mulberry,Kozhikkodu-1998
2.Adrusyathayile Sayoojyam(Novel)
National Bookstall, Kottayam-2003
3.Saahithya Padhanangalum Vichinthanangalum,
Bookmark-2005
1.Kadalil thangiya kanthabhoomi
Kerala bhasha institute,2007
1.Atheevaravile (poems)2001
Kerala Yuvasahithy Sangham
1.Avalthurumpu(shortstories)
Sisothiruvananthapuram-2002
2.khasaakinte melvilasam(criticism)
Prabhath-thiruvananthapuram-2005
3.priyappetta muthasikk(childrens novel)
Mithri books-2008
1.Saamraajyathwam Thulayatte(translation)-Mythri
books-2007
2.Keralathinte vidyabhyasam –Pachathalavum
Parivarthanavum
Kerala bhasha institute
3.E.M.S.(biography)
Kerala Balasahithya institute
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B.ARTICLES
01
Dr.B. Baalanandan
1.kumaranaasante kavitha –swapnangalude
vilabhoomi
Vinjana kairali-2006
2.ulloor-viswamaanavikatha swapnam kanda
malayala mahaakavi
Saahithyalokam-2006
3.veenapovile poovu-2008
02
Dr.B. V. Sasikumar
1.kavithayude radholsavamSamaskara keralam-2003
03
Dr. M. A. Siddeek
1.he politiocs in Malayalam shortstories-1980
onwards
Baselius researcher-208
2.Marikka manassillatha ezhuthukar
Vinjan kairali-2009
3.Swakaryathayude anweshanam-sthree
samoohikathayum avishkaara swathanthrayavum
Basaelius golden jubilee souvenir-2007
4.Smarami;manasaa smaraami
Vivekodayam-2006
5.navavathara sankalpam kashaakinte ithihasathilode
Vinjana kairali-2005
6.khasaakk-vayanayude sareerangal
Samskara keralam-2005
7.preethikaram kavyam
Vinjana kairali-2004
04.
Dr. P. S. Sreekala
1.Manavikathayude pravachakan
Sahithyalokam-2008
2.ONV-aranoottaattinte Sargasadhana
Keli-2008 march
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
1.
Faculty profile , adequacy and competency of faculty
SL.No
Name
Designation
Qualification
Experience
1
Dr.E Krishnan
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc,PhD
30
2
Smt.SR Komalakumari
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc
28
3
Sri E Antony
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc,MPhil
30
4
Dr.T G Sarachandran
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc , Ph D
27
5
Smt A N Padmakumari
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc , MPhil
25
6
Sri. P Chandrasekaran Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc , MPhil
24
MSc
28
Asari
7
Smt.M
M
Assuma Sel.Gr.Lecturer
Beevi
8
Smt. S S Anithakumari
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc , MPhil
17
9
Dr.S Babu
Sel.Gr.Lecturer
MSc , Ph D
13
10
Sri.K Manilal
Lecturer
MSc , MPhil
4
2. Student profile according to programmes of study gender,region etc (2007-08)
Programme
Total No
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
Lakshadveep
BSc Maths
50
34
16
28
21
1
MSc Maths
25
2
23
10
15
0
MPhil
5
0
5
3
2
0
Maths
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes.
The post graduate course in Mathematics has been changed to semester system with
modification of the syllabi. The topic of study in each subject have been modified with the
unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers like C# is included in the second semester.
Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research
exposure.
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4.Trends in Success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five year.
BSc Mathematics
Year
Total No.
Success rate
Drop out rate
2003
50
35
15
2004
50
34
16
2005
50
32
18
2006
50
37
13
2007
50
38
13
2008
50
32
18
MSc Mathematics
Year
Total No
Success rate
Drop out rate
2003
25
20
5
2004
25
19
6
2005
25
21
4
2006
25
21
4
2007
25
18
7
2008
25
20
5
MPhil Mathematics
Year
Total No
Success rate
Drop out rate
2003
5
5
0
2004
5
5
0
2005
5
5
0
2006
5
5
0
2007
5
5
0
2008
5
5
0
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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories
and other such resources:
Library
Department of Mathematics owns one of the oldest libraries in the state .It was Prof.R
Srinivasan who organized the library in the department. Our library has a rich collection of
old classical books in Mathematics. A good collection of classical books in the history of
Mathematics is also available in this library.
At present there are about 8000 books in the department library. Also, there is a good stock of
back volume of Mathematical reviews and other research journals such as
1. Duke Mathematical Journal
2. Proceedings of London Mathematical Society
3. London Journal of Mathematics
4. Japan Journal of Mathematics
5. Annals of Mathematics
6. Bulletin of American Mathematical society
7. American Journal of Mathematics
8. Proceeding of American Mathematical Society
9. Mathematical reviews etc
Astronomical Museum
Once the Trivandrum observatory was a part of university College and Professor of
Mathematics was in charge of the Observatory. Thus this department owns a good number of
astronomical instruments that were used for the study of courses in astronomy as well as in
the Observatory. These instruments have been arranged and displayed in the Department .
Students of the new generation get a touch of history of Mathematics and mathematical
instruments through this display.
Computer Lab
The computer lab was installed in the year 1998 at present there re 21 personal computers and
one Laptop computer in the department. The computers were purchased using the fund from
the Government of Kerala and university Grants Commission in the 9 th,10th,11th, 5 years
plans and BSR scheme.
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Both Graduate and Post Graduate class have courses in computer programming. They use the
computer Lab for the practical in their computer programming course.
Learning aids like DLP, overhead projector, scanner and laser printers are also available in
the computer lab.
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Over head projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester examination (ESA) conducted by the
University,all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuou assessments
(CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system . The CA for each paper consisits of
seminars ,assignments,lass tests and attendance . A group of students is assigned a teacher as
tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each student to interact with their
respective tutors.
All clases including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academi and personal counseling of the
students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge. They effectively promote the
overall performance of students. Individual attention is given to the students in their personal
and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past
five years:
8.1 Resource Persons for Seminars/workshops/Trainings/ASCs
Faculty
members
in
this
department
served
as
resource
persons
in
seminars/workshops/academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5
years are given below.
SL.
Name
Seminar
Workshop
Training
No
Refresher/Orientatio
n
1
Dr.E Krishnan
25
25
12
15
2
Dr.T G Sarachandran
3
6
1
0
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8.2 Participation for Seminars/Workshops
The following teachers of the department have attended seminars/workshops
SL .No
Name
Seminars
Workshop
Total
1
Dr.E Krishnan
5
5
10
2
Smt.S R Komala kumari
1
0
1
3
Sri.E Antony
3
2
5
4
Dr.T G Sarachandran
5
4
9
5
Smt.A N Padmakumari
3
2
5
6
Sri P Chandrasekaran Asari
4
5
9
7
Smt M M Assuma Beevi
2
3
5
8
Smt. S S Anithakumari
2
2
4
9
Dr.S Babu
5
6
11
10
Sri.K Manilal
4
3
7
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
9.1 Examination Work
All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct
of examination as invigilators,examiners,and question settors. The following teachers have
occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years.
SL No
Name
Position held
1
Dr.E Krishnan
Chairman,Question paper setting (SERT)
2
Sri.E Antony
Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of
textbooks
3
Dr.T G Sarachandran
Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of
textbooks
4
Sri.P Chandrasekharan Asari
Question paper setter
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9.2 Memberships in Academic Bodies
Over the past five years the following teachers from the department are elected / nominated
by the University to its various bodies.
SL No
Name
Position held
1
Dr.E Krishnan
Chairman, Board studies
2
Sri E Antony
Member, Board studies
3
Dr.T G Sarachandran
Chairman, Board studies
4
Sri P Chandrasekharan Asari
Member, Board studies
5
Smt.M M Assuma Beevi
Board member, PG Board
10.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
SL No
1
Faculty
Item/Journal/book/articles
Dr.E Krishnan
1. Semigroup
of
finite
operators.Bulletin
of
rank
Calcutta
Mathematical Society,82,Pp 223240 (1990)
2. The semigroup of finite rank
operators,Forum
Math.,
5(1993),Pp 313-368.
3. Some thought on the teaching of
Geometry,Indian
Journal
Mathematics
of
education,Vol
21,No.3,July 2001, Pp27-28.
4. A new Mathematics curriculam
for
Kerala
schools-An
overview,Proceeding
of
International
on
Seminar
Aryabhateeyam.
2
Dr.T G Sarachandran
1. On linear Diophantine equations,Indian Journal of
Mathematics
and
Mathematical
4,No.1,june 2008, Pp 33-35
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sciences,Vol
3
Dr.S Babu
1.
MAP/(PH,PH)/1Queue with self generation of
priorities and non-preemptive service,European
Journal of Operations Research (EJOR); Volume
195;Page Nos. 174-185;2008
2.
MAP/(PH,PH)/c Queue with self generation of
priorities and non-preemptive service, Journal of
Stochastic analysis and Applications (JSAA) ;
Volume 26; Page Nos.1250-1266;2008.
11.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
The Department intends to give an impetus to the teaching research activitie in Mathematical
science. Taking in to consideration the anticipated developments in Mathematical science over a
couple of decades , the Department intend to host a series of national /International seminars in
current research areas . Computational software like Matlab,Mathematica etc.need to be installed
in the computers to provide high performance computational facilities to Post Graduate , MPhil
and Research students . The computer lb need to be upgraded to cope with the
current
developments . The post graduate and M.Phil clas rooms are to be provided with Lptop,DLP
projector and display screens (digital class rooms) . The library needs renovation . subscription
(including on-line subscription) to academic journals and purchase of latest books in the
discipline are necessary. Overall modification of the classrooms and staff rooms ,with adequate
provision for drinking water and allied facilities are some of the basic needs.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
1.
Faculty Profile, Adequacy and competence of faculty
Sl. No:
Name
Designation
Qualification Experience
1
Dr. V. Sujatha
Reader
M.A., Ph.D
27 years
2
S. Jayasunder
Sl. Gr. Lecturer
M.A,
21 years
3
S.A. Shajahan
Sl. Gr. Lecturer
M.A.
19 years
4
Dr. T.K. Sanitha
Lecturer
M.A., Ph.D
2 years
5
Binu G. Bheemnath
Lecturer
M.A.,M.Phil
2 years
6
Dr. S. Radharani
Lecturer
M.A., Ph.D
2 years
7
Joby Cherian
Lecturer
M.A.,M.Phil
2 years
8
Sajeena S
Lecturer
B.Ed
M.A.,M.Phil
1 years
9
Dr. Asha K. B.
Lecturer
M.A.,
M.Phil Ph.D
1 years
10
Purnima J. Prakash
Lecturer
M.A.,M.Phil
1 month
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2.
Students profile according to programme of study, gender, region etc. during
2008-2009
Programme
Total No.
Male
Female
1st year
67
42
25
2nd year
62
41
21
3rd year
53
25
28
Total
182
108
74
16
6
10
Urban
Rural
50
132
(i) B. A.
(ii) M. A.
1st year
2nd year
16
9
7
Total
32
15
17
12
20
(iii) M. Phil
5
2
3
2
3
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3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 5 years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Emphasis on Value - based Education
(i)
With the view to promote value – based education, our curriculum has included new
papers on “Applied Ethics” and “Environmental Ethics” both at the U.G. and P.G.
levels.
(ii)
With the financial aid from the Department Alumni Association, the students and
teachers of this Department had organised a “social service club” which under took
service activities such as preparing food for distribution to bystanders of patients
while visiting hospitals, distributing the basic necessities of life to the inmates while
visiting rehabilitation centres etc.
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4.
Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past 5 years
Programme
Year
Total No.
Success rate
Dropout rate
(i) B.A
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
50
50
53
62
67
26
25
27
30
32
7
5
4
3
4
(ii) M.A.
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
20
20
18
17
16
17
16
15
16
14
3
4
2
1
2
(iii) M.Phil
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
5
5
5
5
5
„A‟ Grade-5
,,
-4
,,
-5
,,
-5
,,
-5
Nil
1
Nil
Nil
Nil
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5.
Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers and other
resources
Item
Total No.
Enhancement in the last 5 years
(i) Library
4772 books
and 5 journals
607 books and 2 journals
(ii) Computers
with printers
3
2
(iii) O.H.P
1
(iv) Public Address
System
1
1
(v) Photo copier
1
1
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6. Teaching Methods in practice other than the Lecture method
Our curriculum has included new papers on Applied Ethics and Environmental Ethics in
addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they learn as
theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of this
department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities
undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates
mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals.
Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at
Pangappara.
Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been
reformed.
These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of
our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.
7. Participation of Teachers in Academic and personal counselling of students
Tutors have been entrusted with the duty of giving guidance to students with respect to their
personal as well as academic matters.
The activities include:
(i)
Towards “women empowerment” three financially backward women students are
provided with study materials every year the expenses of which are met by the
Department Alumni. The students who received the aid during 2008 are:
1. Sreelekha V. (II B.A.)
2. Achu A.R.
(II B.A.)
3. Sindhu S.
(M.Phil)
(ii)
Additional support for weak students:
Two classes per week (after working hours) are devoted for engaging the weak
students who need additional help .The teachers who engaged the classes during
2007-08 are:
1. Dr. K.B. Asha
2. Dr. Radharani
3. Mrs. S. Sajeena
4. Dr. T.K. Sanitha
5. Dr. V. Sujatha
(iii)
: Engaged I B.A.
:
,, II B.A.
:
,, III B.A.
:
,, I M.A.
:
,, II M.A.
Classes for NET
297
Classes for NET are engaged after working hours for 2 days in a week (1 hour
each), on Wednesday and Friday.
Teachers who engaged the
Participants
classes during 2007-08
___________________
1. Dr. V. Sujatha
2. Dr. P. Radharani
3. Mrs. S. Sajeena
(iv)
1.Shinemon P.K.
2. Aswathy G.S.
3. Vijimol
4. Lekha L.K.
5. Karthik H.B.
6. Sindhu S.
7. Rekha P.
8. Jinu Kunjumon
Manuscript Periodical by the students
A manuscript periodical (annual), “Thinker” was started in 1951 as a medium of expression
for the students of Philosophy by Prof. A.S. Narayana Pillai, the former Head of the Dept of
Philosophy. The literary talents, artistic tastes and speculative thoughts of the students are
reflected in it. With the co-operation and valuable suggestions from the teachers, the students
still continue to release the periodical every year. Last year, i.e., in 2007, the “Thinker” came
out with its message of Environmental protection; it was released by the well-known poet and
Environmentalist Smt. Sugathakumari, a former student of this Department. In 2008, the
Thinker was released on 1-12-08.
(v) Endowment prize
An award was instituted by the old students and staff of the Dept. of Philosophy volunteered
by Dr. P.L. Santhakumari, former Head of the Department of Philosophy, in the year 2000 in
honour of Dr. A.S. Narayana Pillai. Prize money and certificates are awarded every year to
the outgoing P.G. and U.G. students who secure the highest marks in the University
Examination.
Award winners from 2003 onwards
Year
Name and Details
1.
2003
(i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
(ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
2
2004
(i)Rakesh Krishnan [U.G.]
(ii) (Sudha S. Nair) [P.G.]
3.
2005
(i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
(ii) Shine K. R. [P.G.]
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4.
2006
(i) Lekshmi Rekha S. [U.G.]
(ii) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
5.
2007
(i) Vijimol G. [U.G.]
(ii) Aneesh Kumar S. [P.G.]
6.
2008
(i) Anju S. Krishnan [U.G.]
(ii) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers who benefited during the
last 5 years
(i)
Participation in Seminars/Conferences
Name of
faculty
Seminar/
Conferences
Period
Institute
Conditioning
the programs
University
of Madras
Whether paper
presented or not
1. Dr. V
Sujatha
1. International
seminar on
Saivism
2006
2. International
Seminar
July – Aug
2007
Sri Mata
Vaishno Devi
University
Jammu
Yes,
“Kashmir Saivism”
3. International
Seminar
Dec-2007
Sri
Venkateswara
University
Tirupati
Yes,
”On Bhakti Cult”
4. Conference
international
Jan- 2005
Indian
Social Science
Congress
Yes,
“Shallow
Ecology”
5. Conference
National
Dec 2008
Bhartiya
Mahila
Darsanika
parishad
Yes
Presidential
speech on
Epistemology
6. National
Seminar on
“Influence of
Darsana on
Ayurveda”
27-28
Nov –
2008
Dept. of
Sanskrit,
University
College,
TVPM
2. Binu G.
Bheemnath
299
Yes, “Saivism
in Kerala”
Attended
3. Radharani P.
1. National
Seminar on the
Ethical
Paradigm Shift
in Science
Feb. 2007
Brennen
college,
Thalassery
Attended
2. National
seminar on
Ethical
concerns in
environmental
sustainability
March
2008
Govt. College
for Women,
TVPM
Attended
1. National
Seminar
Oct – 2004 ICPR
2. National
Seminar
ICPR
Yes,
Place of
Anekandavada in
Contemporary
Indian Thinkers
3. National
Seminar
ICPR
Yes,
The contemporary
Relevance of the
Philosophy
4. National
Seminar
ICPR
Yes, The
interrelation of
Philosophy,
Science, and
Culture
5. International
Seminar
ICMR
Yes,
Deep Ecology
Movement
6. National
ICPR
Yes,
Ethics and
Applied
Philosophy
7. International
IPC
Yes,
Ramanuja‟s
Bhakthimarga
300
Yes
Philosophy pf
Value Oriented
Education
IWPC
Dr. L. Vijai
8. Conference
National
Dec - 2008 Bharatiya
Mahila
Darsanika
Parishad
Yes,
Status of
Religious
Language
9. International
Dec –
2005
IWPC
Yes
10. National
Session
1993
IPC
Yes
11. National
Session
1992
IPC
Yes
12. National
Session
1990
IPC
Yes
13. National
2006
Malayala
Manorama
Yes
14. National
2008
CD-ROM
Dept. of
Sanskrit
University
College
Participated
University of
Madras
Yes,
Life and
Teachings of
Socrates
Jamia
Hamdard
New Delhi
No
1. Seminar on
Nov –
International
2003
Philosophy Day
2. National
Jan – 2004
3. National
Feb – 2004 Auroville
Foundation
Pondicherry
Spoke in the
Panel Discussion
On Philosophy of
Sri. Aurobindo
4. IPC
Dec –
2004
Yes,
Aurobindo‟s Four
fold order of
Knowledge
5. National
Feb – 2005 University of
Madhona
College
Madras
301
Yes,
Kerala
Karyavattam
Phenomenological
explorations into
the self in the
Adhyasa Bhashya
of Sankaracharya
6. National
Mar –
2006
University of
Madras
Yes,
Ronals Barthes
semiotics of
culture
7. National
Jan – 2007
University of
Madras
Not presented
paper
8. Seminar on
India‟s
contribution to
the world
Mar –
2007
Amrita
Vishnu
Vidyapeetom
Kollam
Yes,
India‟s
contribution to the
world: Philosophy
and Culture
9. National
Jul, Aug 2007
Sri Matha
Vaisna Devi
University
Jammu
Yes, Tantric
Dimensions in
non- dualism of
Sri Aurobindo
10. Lecture
Seminar
Sep – 2007 Savidhya
College
Bangalore
Yes,
Towards an
Advaitic theory
of consciousness
11. IPC
Session
Sree
82
Venkateswara
Oct – 2007 University
Tirupati
Yes,
Philosophy of
ISKCON
12.
Nov –
International
2007
Philosophy Day
University of
Kerala
Yes,
Indian theories of
consciousness
(Panel discussion)
Sree
Venkateswara
University
Tirupati
Yes,
Sri ChaitanyaMahaprabhu:
God‟s incarnation
as a devotee
13. National
Seminar
Dec –
2007
14. IPC 83rd
session
Oct – 2008 Gujarati
Vidyapeed
Ahmedabad
302
Yes,
The philosophical
significance of the
Gayathri Vidya
15. National
Seminar –
ICPR
Nov –
2008
Saavidya
College
Bangalore
1. National
Seminar
Mar –
2008
Govt. College
for Women
TVPM
2. National
Seminar
Feb – 2007 Brennen
College
Thalassery
Yes,
Ethical debates on
Privacy and cyber
crime
No
Joby Cherian
Yes,
Nano technologysome ethical
issues
_
Dr.Sanitha T.K.
1. National
Seminar
23-25 Jan
– 2004
Jamnia
Hamdard
University
_
2. International
Seminar
19 – 23 rd Auroville
Feb – 2004 Foundation
centre,
Pondicherry
1. National
Seminar
27 – 28,
Nov –
2008
Attended
Sajeena S.
Dept. of
Sanskrit,
University
College
Attended
th
2. International 4-6 Dec –
Seminar
2008
Democratic and
Secular
Education
Kerala
University
Campus,
Karyavattam
Attended
Asha K. B.
(ii)
1. National
Seminar
27-28th
Nov 2008
Dept. of
Sanskrit,
University
College
Ph.D Programme of the Department and the Awards during the last 5 years
303
Name of the Scholar
Topic
Name of the Year of Award
Guide
1. Vinitha Mohan
“Concept of
of Self in
J. Krishnamurthy”
Dr. S. Omana
2004
2. C. S. Radhika
“Advaita in
Atmopadesa
Satakam”
Dr. M. Sukumaran
2005
3. N.M. Faizal
“Critical Realism
of K. Popper”
Dr M. Sukumaran
2005
“Concept of Self
in Aurobindo”
Dr. M. Sukumaran
2006
4. G. Krishnankutty
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9. Participation of Teachers in Academic Activities other than Teaching and Research
Sl.
No.
1.
Name
Other Academic Activities
Dr. V. Sujatha
(i) Member of Faculty of Indology, Sree Sankaracharya
University, Kalady, Kerala
(ii) Chairperson, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala
from 2005 onwards
(iii) Question paper setter for M.G. University for U.G.
and P.G. viva from 2004 onwards
(iv) External Examiner for P.G. viva of M.G. University
from 2004 onwards
2.
S. Jayasunder
(i) Chair person, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala
during 2007
3.
S. A. Shajahan
(i) Member, Syndicate, Sree Sankaracharya University,
Kalady, Kerala
(ii) Asst. State Commissioner, Kerala State Bharat Scouts
and Guides
(iii) Warden, Govt. college hostel for men, Trivandrum
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10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions
To foster value-based education, staff and students of this department keep
contacts with the authorities of Govt. rehabilitation centres, (i) Asha Bhavan, Poojappura (ii)
Open Jail, Kattakada (iii) Govt. School for Mentally challenged children at Pangappara, in
arranging extension activities and classes for our students.
11. Thrust Area of the Department
Moral Education: practice as well as theory
12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past 5 years
No.
Principal
Investigator
Title of the Project
1
Nature
of the
Project
Major
Dr. V. Sujatha
2.
Minor
3.
Minor
Feroz M.
(Under the
supervision of
Dr. V. Sujatha)
Leena K.
R.(Under the
supervision of
Dr. V. Sujatha)
A Comparative
3 years
Study of Bhartrhari
and Derrida with
2004-2007
Special Reference
to their Conceptions
of Sphota and
Differance.
Ethics of
2004
Recombinant DNA
Technology
Ethics of
Euthanasia
Duration
2004
Funding
Agency
UGC
Indian
Council of
Philosophical
Research
Indian
Council of
Philosophical
Research
13. Publications of the faculty for the past five yeas
(1) Articles
1. Name of
the
Faculty
Name of the
Article
Name of the
Journal with
Volume, Pages
National/
International
(Specify)
Authorship
(Single/
Joint)
1. Dr. V.
Sujatha
“Post Modernism
and Global
Culture
Review of
Social Sciences,
2003, Vol. IV
National
Single
2. Dr. L.
Vijai
a.
“Phenomenologic
Essays on
Vedanta
National
Single
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3. Dr.
Radharani
al
Explorations into
the Self in the
Adhyasa-Bhasya
of Sankara”
Pages 109-124
b. “On
consciousness:
Sankara and
Aurobindo”
Proceedings of
77th session of
Indian
Philosophical
Congress
a. “Hinduism and
Natural
Environment”
National
Single
Journal of
Dharma
2001. Vol. 31
International
Single
b. “Sudhadvaita:
A Solace to an
ordinary to an
ordinary Bhakta”
Journal of
Dharma
2004
International
Single
c. “The Fact and
Mystery of Evil”
Prabudha
Bharta
Oct - 2005
International
Single
d “Hinduism and
Gandhiji”
Prabudha
Bharta
Oct - 2006
International
Single
e. “The Vedantic
Ideas in the
Modern World”
Published book
Essays on
Vedanta
National
Single
(2) Books
No Name of the Name of the
Faculty
Book
1.
Dr. V.
Sujatha
2.
Dr. V.
Sujatha
Publisher
Authorship Whether
recognised by the
University
“Ezhuthachan‟s M-M
Single
Recognised and
Cintarantnam” Publishers,
accepted for
TVM
publication by the
University of
Kerala.
“Comparative M-M
study of
Publishers, Single
Result of UGC
Derrida and
TVM
Major Research
Bhatrahari”
Project.
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14. Participation of the Department in Extension Activities
Two new papers have been included in curriculum on Applied Ethics and Environmental
Ethics in addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they
learn as theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of
this department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities
undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates
mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals.
Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at
Pangappara.
Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been
reformed.
These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of
our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.
15. Methods of Continuous Student Assessment
We have been following the semester system at the P.G. level from 2001 onwards. As a
result, with greater and better interaction between students and teachers, we are successfully
working out the system with its schedule of assignments, seminars and tests. In addition to 16
theory papers (with internal assessment for each paper), the P.G. students have their
dissertation work and finally the viva-voce.
In 2006, a new item, namely, book review was introduced for M. Phil in addition to
assignment, seminar and tests.
16. Placement Record of past students and contribution of the Department to the
students placement
Year of pass
Higher Studies
Employment
2003
12
8
2004
11
13
2005
14
14
2006
16
11
2007
15
7
307
Others
Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship of
the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.
2008
17
10
Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the
University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.
17. Significant Achievements of the Department or Faculty or Students during the past
5 years
(i) Ph.D Programme and Awards of the Department
Name
Year of Award
1. Vinitha Mohan
2004
2. C.S. Radhika
2005
3. N.M. Faizel
2005
4. G. Krishnankutty
2006
(ii) Major projects of the UGC has been completed in 2008.
(iii) Two minor projects of the IPCR have been completed in 2004.
(iv) Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship
of the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.
(v) Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the
University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.
(vi) Sanitha T.K., Lecturer has been awarded Ph.D.
(vii) The Department received the P.G. Development Assistance under the X plan.
(vii) Staff and students visited three rehabilitation centres in 2008, as part of value education
programme under the auspices of the Department Alumni Association.
(viii) “Social Service Club” was instituted by the Students under the guidance of teachers.
(ix) Release of manuscript periodical “Thinker” every year by the students.
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(x) Rank holders
1.
Year
Name and Details
2003
(i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
(ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
2.
2005
(i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
3.
2006
(i) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
4.
2008
(i) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that.
There were no remarks.
19. Plan of action of the Department for the next 5 years.
(i) Extension activities will be continued to foster social awareness and responsibility in
students.
(ii) New Research projects will be undertaken by the Staff Dr. Radharani has already got
sanction for a minor project of the U.G.C.
(iii) Additional attention will be given to continuous assessment of the U.G. since
semesterization at the U.G. level has been completed.
(iv) Students activities such as release of manuscript periodical, students, service cell, and
additional support for weak students and classes for the N.E.T will be continued with better
motivation.
(v) Department library- computerisation would be completed during 2009.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
S.No.
1
Name
Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair
2
3
4
Dr.P R Sobhana Wariar
K.Madhusoodhanan
Pillai
Dr. K Raju
5
Dr. G Gopakumar
6
David George
7
K Krishnakumar
8
Dr. T E Girish
9
Dr. M Laila
10
V Manikantan Nair
11
12
13
14
R G Abhilash Kumar
R S Suraj
G Madhu
R U Amarnadh
Designation
Lecturer (Sel.
Gr.)
Reader
Lecturer (Sln.
Gr.)
Lecturer(Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer (Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer (Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer (Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer(Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer (Sel.
Gr.)
Lecturer (Sr.
Scale)
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Qualification
M Sc., P.hD
Experience
30 yrs
M Sc.Ph.D
M Sc, M Phil,
30 yrs
28 yrs
M Sc, Ph.D
26 yrs
M Sc, Ph.D
26 yrs
M Sc
26 Yrs
M Sc
26 yrs
M Sc, Ph.D
23 yrs
M Sc, Ph.D
22 yrs
M Sc, M.Phil
18
M Sc, NET
M Sc, NET
M Sc, NET
M Sc, NET
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
2. Student profile according to programmes of study , gender, region etc.(2007-08)
Programmes
Total no.
Male
Female
Lakshadweep
17
17
21
13
13
Within the NRI
state
50
Nil
50
Nil
38
Nil
15
Nil
15
Nil
B Sc I year
B Sc II year
B Sc III year
M Sc I Sem
M Sc III
Sem
M.Phil
50
50
38
16
16
33
33
17
3
3
5
1
4
5
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
1
1
3. Changes made in the course/programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes
The University has introduced the following changes:
a) Semester system introduced for the PG courses in 2000
b) Internal assessment introduced in 2000
c) Syllabus changed for B.Sc in 2006 & M.Sc in 2006
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The main contributions of the Department are the following
a) 12 members are in the board of examinations in various courses of B Sc
(Main and
Sub.) and M. Sc
b) Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair, served as a member of the Board of studies(PG)
Dr. P R
Sobhana Warier – Member board of studies (Nano Science and
Technology) and Dr. G
Gopakumar – Member board of studies (Pass).
4. Trends in success rate and drop rate of students during the past five years
YEAR
Success
Rate UG
2007-2008
79.5%
78.8%
(29 / 44)
( 1 1/14)
100
% 87%
(37 / 37)
(13 /15)
100%
100%
(35 / 35)
(14 /14)
100%
100%
(32 /32)
(15 /15)
100%
100%
(28 / 28)
(15 /15)
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
Success
Rate PG
Success
Rate
M.Phil
100%
(5/5)
100%
(4/4)
100%
(5/5)
100%
(5/5)
100%
(5/5)
Drop Rate Drop Rate Drop
UG
PG
Rate
M.Phil
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
ZERO
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, laboratories and other
such resources
ITEM
Total Number
Enhancement in last five
years
LIBRARY
3 Journals + 5640 Books
260 books
Computer
17
5
LABORATORY
EQUIPMENTS
Vacuum Coating Unit
1
1
High Temperature Furnace
1
1
Storage Oscilloscope
1
Michelson‟s Interferometer
1
1
Spectrograph
1
1
Planck‟s Constant Apparatus
1
1
e/m Apparatus
2
1
Millikan‟s Oil drop apparatus
2
1
10
4
CRO
6
2
Function Generator
Spectrometer
8
3
Carry foster‟s Bridge
4
0
Telescope
10
4
Ballistic Galvanometer
3
1
Sodium Vapor Lamp
6
2
311
Microprocessor
Cornu‟s Apparatus
Hall Effect Apparatus
4
2
1
2
-
6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method
a) Seminars are arranged by all students on separate topics at P.G. level. The seminars
are evaluated by a team of three members and results were used for internal assessment
of the students.
b)Lectures have been arranged by eminent personalities.
c)Assignments and problem sessions are given on different topics of syllabus for the
P.G and U.G level.
d)Test papers have been conducted regularly
e)A study tour is conducted for the final year U.G. students.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
a) Students-dropout has been reduced by identifying weaker students with the help of PTA
meetings regularly conducted for the U.G classes
b) Guidance are given for preparing NET examination.
c) During tutorial hours personal counseling of the students is done.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during past
five years
NAME
REFRESHE
R
COURSES
ATTENDE
D
SEMINAR/
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
FIP
OTHERS
-
Resource
person refresher
course
Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr.P.R.Sobhana Warier
Dr. T E Girish
1. National Conference on Recent
Trends in Optoelectronic and Laser
Technology-NCOL 2007.
2.Regional Level Seminar on
Crystal Growth and NanoscienceCRYSTAL-NANO-2007.
1.2006) Non radial solar wind
flows and geomagnetic activity
changes during 1973-2003, in
N.Gopalaswamy and
312
A.Bhatacharyya (eds), proc.ILWS
workshop held in Goa, India,
2. (2005), Evidence for the effect pf
CME‟s on the non
radial solar
wind flows and IMF Bz
component observed near earth,
Proc.Second AOGS annual
meeting , Singapore,
3. (2004), A Holistic Approach to
Calculus, Proc.International Conf.
Teach
Calculus,
University
of
Kerala,Trivandrum India.
M Laila
Ava
iled
FIP
R G Abhilash Kumar
R S Suraj
R U amarnadh
G Madhu
Academic
staff
college,
University
of Kerala
Academic
staff
college,
University
of Kerala
Academic
staff
college,
University
of Kerala
Academic
staff
college,
University
of Kerala
-
-
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research
a) Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair , Convenor College Leve M.Phil Committee.
b) Dr G Gopakumar – Member discipline committe.
c) R G Abhilash Kumar – Member college level Edusat committee
10.
Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions
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a)
Dr T Padmanabhan, Dean, IUCAA delivered a talk on “Dark Matter” in
2005.
b) Prof. G Sivasankara Pillai. Former professor of the dept. given a talk on
the
“Contributions of C V Raman “ in 2007.
c) Prof M K Prabhakaran Nair, former professor of the dept. delivered a
lecturer on
“Physic and Philosophy” in 2006
d) Dr A J Micheal , former professor given a talk on “Importance of
Mathematics in Physics”
1. Details of Seminars/ Workshops conducted
Academic Year
Date(s) and
Title of the
Venue
seminar/workshop
20-3-2004
2003-04
Dept. of
Physics
National Seminar on Kerala State Council for
Nanotechnology and Science Technology &
Non-linear Physics
Environment
18-12-2004
Seminar on Online
Education
In Collaboration with the
Centre for Online
Education, University
College
15-2-05
National Seminar“Einstein‟s Quest
for Light”
Collaboration with APT
Kerala
28-2-05
National Seminar on Kerala State Council for
Einstein and
Science Technology &
Environment
Relativity –
Celebrating
National Science
Day and World
Year of Physics
21-3-2005
Seminar on
In collaboration with
Relativity and
The Kerala Sasthra
Quantum Mechanics Sahithya Parishad
17-1-2007
National SeminarGravity
2004-05
2006-07
Sponsoring/collaborating
agency
To honour retiring
faculty members
(Note: - All Teachers, Pg & M.Phil students of the department participated in the
above Seminars)
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11.
The thrust areas of the department
a) Concentrating on the academic oriented activities to produce better
results.
b) The emphasis is being given to develop well equipped research
laboratories.
c) Starting of multidisciplinary courses in UG & PG level
12.
Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the last five years:
1(a) Research Projects
(i) UGC Minor project (Rs.50000) – Project coordinator Dr. T E Girish (completed)
(ii) Major project of KSCSTE ( Rs. 9 Lakhs) – Project coordinator Dr. P.R Sobhana
Wariar, Project fellow- Ratheesh Kumar (Ongoing)
(b) Patents Generated
Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar, Reader in Physics has US patent on Four materials –
SmBa2SbO6, EuBa2Sb O6, NdBa2SbO6 and YBa2SbO6
2. Details of Research Scholars
Name of Research Guide
Name of Research
Scholars
Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar
1. Kavitha V T
2. RatheehKuamr V
Area of
Research
Remarks
Material
Sciences
Fulltime
3. Manikantan Nair
V
4. Suresh m K
Dr. T.E Girish
1. P E apen
2. Aranya S
Fulltime
Prt-time
Fulltime
Atmospheric
Physics &BioPhysics
Prt-time
Fulltime
3. Sony K S
Prt-time
4. Samson K Baby
Prt-time
Prt-time
5. Nisha N G
Dr. K Raju
Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr. S. Mohanan
(Former HOD, Rtd.)
1. G.Krishnakumar
2. Chandini Sam
3. K.Krishnankutty
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Optoaccoustic
Study
Prt-time
Prt-time
13.
4. Ashitha T A
&
Prt-time
5. Lathika Devi S K
Photolumnicenc
e
Prt-time
Prt-time
Publications of the faculty for past five years
ITEM
Journal
Books
Articles
Dissertations
Total No.
15
2
1
29
National
5
2
1
24 M.Phil
International
10
5 Ph.D
14.
Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college
15.
Methods of continuous student assessment.
Continuous assessment is done by conducting seminars, problem solving sessions and by
giving assignment and test papers on every paper by the respective teachers
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to
the student placements
Degree
Year of Pass
Higher Studies
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
Employment
5
4
3
3
4
Self
Employment
6
7
9
7
5
4
3
3
2
2
Others
PG
Year of Pass
HigherStudies Employment Self Employment
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
5
3
6
4
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Others
2007-08
-
4
5
17 Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years
Faculty
a)
b)
c)
S. Unnikrishnan Nair awarded PhD in 2004
G Gopakumars awarded Ph.D in 2005
M Laila awarded Ph.D in 2008
18 Remarks about the department in the first assessment report , if any, and action
taken on that
19 Plan of action of the department for the next five years
a). To make the Department a Centre of Excellence
b). To improve research facilities with the introduction of
latest equipments
c). To improve the result in U.G & P.G
d). To enhance the placement opportunity
e). Assist students to get higher education opportunity in
National Institute
20.
Any other highlights
21.List of Publications in SCI journals (2004 -2008)
1. Felix Pereiera,B and TE Girish (2008) Non radial solar wind flows and IMF Bz during
1973-2003, Planet Space Sci, in Press.
2. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Hema Tresa Varghese ,
A Noval thermo acoustic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of Salbutamol, Int.
J.Chem.Sci:6(2),2008,1081-1092.
3. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S
warier and J Koshy, Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2SmSbO6 Nanoparticles,
Modern Physics Letters B,21,No.19 1227-1234 (2007)
4. T.E.Girish and P.E Eapen (2008) Geomagnetic and sunspot activity associations and
ionospheric effects in lighting activity at Trivandrum near dip equator, J.Atmos.Sol.Terr.
Physics, 70,2222-2232.
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5. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, P.R.S warier and J Koshy,
Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2YSbO6 nanoparticles through a modified
combustion process, Material letters., 61,4924-4927 (2007).
6. T.E.Girish, S.Aranya and N.G Nisha (2007) Photovoltraic power generation using
Albedo and Thermal radiations in satellite orbits around Planetary bodies, Sol.Energy
Mat.Cells,91,1503-1504.
7. G.Gopakumar, K.Raju, G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan
Panicker, Vibrational Spectroscopic studies and AB Initio calculations of Benzyl
Selenocynate, Int. J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,2019-2026
8. K.Raju,G.Gopakumar,G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan Panicker,
Vibrational
Frequencies and
Structural Determination of 2-Chlorohexane,
Int.
J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,1986-1994.
9. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Yohannan Panicker,
Thermo acoustic analysis to study the effect of sunlight on disodium hydrogen
citrate,Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),465-470 (2007)
10. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju,Hema Tresa Varghese and
Yohannan Panicker,A Noval thermo-optic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of
salbutamol, Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),481-486 (2007)
11. T.E.Girish (2006) Nighttime operation of photovoltaic systems in Planetary Bodies,
Sol.Energy Mat. Sol.Cells, 90,825-831.
12. T.E.Girish (2006) Some suggestions for photovoltaic power generation using artificial
light illumination, Sol.Energy Mat.Sol.Cells, 90, 2569-2571.
13. S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S.Wariar, and J.Koshy, Ba2ErNbO6 : A new perovskite ceramic
substrate
for
Bi(2223)
superconducting
thick
films
(Tc(0)
=110K),Bull.Mater.Sci.Vol.28(2005), 39-41.
14. Felix Perira and T.E Girish (2004) , Sun spot cycle dependent changes in the distribution
of GSE latitudinal angles of IMF observed near 1 AU, Geophys. Res. Lett, 31, L09801,
doi:10.129/2003 GLO18924.
15. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, P.R.S warier and
J Koshy, Synthesis,Characterization Sintering and dielectric properties of nanostructured
perovskite type oxides Ba2GdSbO6: Bull.Mater Sci. Manuscript no BOMS-S-07-00231 –
Ba2GdSbO6 (In Press)
16. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, V.T.Kavitha, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon,
P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis, Characterization and dielectric properties of
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nanocrystalline
Ba2DySbO6
perovskite;
J.of
Alloys
and
compounds
:DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.08.013 (In Press)
List of Publications in Conference Procedings during last five years
1. T.E.Girish and KS Sony ( 2008) ,Vibrational spectroscopy and search for extraterrestrial
life , in : AIP Conf Proc No.142008 , 1075,pp196-199.
2. T.E.Girish and S.Aranya (2007) in Procedings of the IMRC 2007 Symposium, Xavier
Mathew (ed) Cancum Mexsico. S4 P 79.
3. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, and
P.R.S warier , Sr2(SmSb)O6 , National Conference on Recent Trends in Optoelectronic
and Laser Technology-NCOL 2007.
4. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon,
S.Akhila and P.R.S warier , Procedings on Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth
and Nanoscience- CRYSTAL-NANO-2007.
5. T.E.Girish (2006) Non radual solar wind flows and geomagnetic activity
during 1973-2003, in N.Gopalaswamy and A.Bhatacharyya (eds),
changes
proc.ILWS
workshop held in Goa, India,ILWS-IIG publication.
6. B.F.Pereira and T.E.Girish (2005), Evidence for the effect pf CME‟s on th non radial
solar wind flows and IMF Bz component observed near earth, Proc.Second AOGS annual
meeting , Singapore, ST01-58-ST-AO 183.
7. T.E. Girish and C. Radhakrishnan Nair (2004), A Holistic Approach toCalculus,
Proc.International Conf. Teach Calculus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum India.
8. Dr.T E Girish and Dr.G.Gopakumar were sanctioned an award of One thousand Swiss
Francs each by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to participate in
the
IAU
symposium “Universal Heloiphysical Process” to be held in Ioannia Greece during
September 2008.
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
1. Faculty profile – adequacy and competence of faculty.
Sl.No.
1
Name
Dr.V. Muralidharan Nair
Designation
Reader
2
3
4
Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar
Dr.V.Syayamprabha
Dr.N.Vikraman Achary
Reader
Reader
Reader
5
6
R. Vijayan
Dr. T. Rajan
Lecturer (Sel. Grade)
Lecturer (Sel. Grade)
7
8
Dr.G.Radhakrishna Kurup
Dr.P.C. Prasanna Kumar
Reader
Lecturer (Sel. Grade)
9
S.L. Sreekumar
Lecturer
Qualification
M.A,M.Phil.,
Ph.D
M.A, Ph.D
M.A, Ph.D
M.A, M.Phil,
Ph.D
M.A
M.A, L.L.B,
Ph.D
M.A, Ph.D
M.A, M.Phil.,
Ph.D
M.A
Experience
27 years
27 years
26 years
26 years
26 years
24 years
24 years
23 years
6 years
2. Student profile – entry level competencies, status
Programme
Total No.
B.A. Pol. Science
M.A. Pol. Science
70
25
Mal
e
31
16
Female
Urban Rural
Lakshadweep
39
9
24
18
-1
46
6
3. Changes made in the course during the past two years and the contribution of the
faculty.
The PG course in Political Science has been changed to semester system. The topics of study in
each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern subjects like New
Social Movements, Globalisation, Women Studies, Mass Media, Decentralised Planning and
South Asian studies are selected. The core subject in each semester have been modified.
Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research
exposure.
Field studies and associated submission in each semester have been made
compulsory.
The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with modification of syllabus. Project
work has also been introduced for undergraduate programme.
The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of Board of studies of both
PG and UG.
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4. Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years
Programme
B.A
M.A
Year
2007
2008
2007
2008
Total
70
70
25
25
Success rate
60
62
23
24
Drop out rate
10
8
2
1
5. Learning resources of the department
Item
Total No.
Library
Books -
Computer
Journals - 5
Computer with printer &
Scanner - 1
5500
Enhancement in last 2
years
Books - 1600
Journals - 3
Computer with printer &
Scanner – 2 Nos.
6. Modern teaching methods
Field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual
perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent
academicians and social scientists by organizing seminars, commemoration lectures
etc.
Moreover, the students were given small project works, assignments and
seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the
students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in
the overall performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in
their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programme of teachers during the past two years.
Name
1. Dr. N. Vikraman Achary
2. R. Vijayan
3. S.L. Sreekumar
Refresher courses
--2 courses
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Seminar / Workshop
Workshop on
Restructuring of course
-do----
9. Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities
Sl.No. Name
1 Dr. R.K. Suresh Kumar
Activities
- Chairman of Board of Examination (PG)
2.
Dr. V. Swayamprabha
- Member of Board of Examination (PG)
3.
Dr. N. Vikraman Achary
- Member of Board of Studies
Madras University &Kerala University(UG)
Member of Board of Examination (PG)
4.
R. Vijayan
- Chairman of Board of Examination (PG)
Member of Board of Studies (PG)
Faculty in IAS & UGC Coaching scheme under
Govt. of Kerala
5. Dr. T. Rajan
- Member of Board of Exams (PG)
Member of Board of Studies (Kerala)
6. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup
- Member of Board of Exam (PG)
Member of Board of Studies (PG)
7. Dr. P.C. Prasanna Kumar
- Member of Board of Exam (PG)
Faculty in IAS Coaching scheme
10.
Collaboration with other departments at the State, National and International
levels.
During the past two years the department have send students and teachers to
various institutions at State and natural level for attending Seminars/ debates. The
collaboration with the prominent institutions like Centre for Development Studies,
Indian Institute of Public Administration (Kerala), other Universities in and outside
Kerala. We also invited eminent scholars from other universities and states to share
their experience.
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11. Priority areas for research and ongoing projects, publications of the faculty during
past two years.
Sl.No. Name
1.
Topic of Project
2.
Development, Politics
& Society
Dr. V. Muralidhar Nair
Impact of a soft drink faculty
on rural community
(UGC sponsored)
3.
Dr. V. Swayamprabha
PRI and Empowerment of
women in Kerala
4.
Dr. T. Rajan
Women in Kerala, A Human
Rights perspective
5.
Dr. P,C.Prasannakumar Participatory Development
12.
Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar
Placement record of the past students and the contributions of the department to
and student placements.
The overall performance of students in examination is impressive. Many
students from the department have acquired placements in various institutions
in outside the state. Our past students are working as lectures in different
colleges in the States. Some students are now in the Central Services. Most
of the past students are doing their research works and six of them took
doctorates.
The department provides all aid and facilities for getting
placements for students.
13.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years.
1. The trust area of the department, that is, enabling the students to understand the
working of political institutions and organization and to reflect constructively on
social and political issues, will be given prime attention.
2. The faculty of the department will approach various finding agencies to attain the
above mentioned goals.
3. The faculty will try to improve teaching methods by incorporating modern tools and
techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology.
4. The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invite
eminent academicians.
5. Laying the foundation for starting M.Phil programme in the department.
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6. Planning to upgradation of Library – subscription of esteemed national and
international research journals. Purchase of updated books of all sub-disciplines of
Political Science – To introduce computerized cataloging system in library.
7. To start coaching classes for students for UGC/NET/Civil Services Examination.
8. Remedial coaching to students from socially and educationally backward community
– Remedial coaching will be organized on working days, after the regular teaching
hours.
9. Compulsory social service – Social service has been made compulsory for the
undergraduate students – Motivate the students to engage in cleaning up of the
campus, blood donation, organize nature club, environment protection activities etc.
10. To be a center for political studies with special reference to Kerala Politics.
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DEPARTEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
1 Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
SL. no
Name
1
DR. Rita Krishnan
2
Smt. Annie Marie Patricia
3
Dr. Annie Marie Merlyn
4
5
Smt. Lekha Ganesh
Sri. A. K. Suresh
Designation
Reader
Sel. Grade. Lect.
Sr. Grade .Lect.
Sr. Grade .Lect.
Lecturer
Qualification
M.A, PhD
M.A, BEd
M.A, MEd,
PhD
M.A, M.Phil
M.A
Experience
27 years
24 years
21 years
18 years
2 years
2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region etc 20082009(currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)
Programme
Total No.
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
Lakshadweep
16
3
13
10
6
-
M.A
Psychology
(8+8)
3. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes.
The post graduate course in Psychology has been changed to semester system with
modification of the syllabi .The syllabi has been revised to make it more practical and skill
oriented and focused primarily to help students to gain and develop skill to make them future
professionals in the field .The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the
unified syllabi of UGC. Recently developed fields of Psychology like Neuropsychology and
Health psychology information technology and its application in Psychology have been
introduced .The specialization subject in the third semester has been made flexible with
opportunity for students to choose from an option of three specializations. Dissertation
/project work has been made compulsory, thus giving opportunities for research exposure
.Training and placement in reputed institutions related to the chosen specialization has also
been made mandatory.
The faculty member have been associated with modification of syllabi and other matters
associated with improvements of the courses programmes as member of board of studies of
both UG and PG.
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4. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past five year.
Programme
M.A Psychology
Year
Total No.
Success rate
Drop out rate
2003
10
9
1
2004
9
8
1
2005
10
10
-
2006
10
10
-
2007
10
9
1
2008
9
9
-
5. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories, and
other resources.
Item
Total Number
Enhancement in the last
five year
Library
650 books
250 books
Computer
2 Computers with printer
Nil
Laboratories
The Department has currently one laboratory for the two PG classes. The laboratory has some
of the very popular international and national testing tools and questionnaires. It also has
some very sensitive equipments for measuring intelligence, perception, attention, memory
etc. The laboratory also has a T.V, one CD player, 2 overhead projectors and a refrigerator
and a complete set of public address system and 2 slide projectors.
6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method.
Overhead projector is used as teaching aid in the classroom teaching. Students are also
encouraged to use the OHP for seminar presentations. In addition field studies are carried out
frequently to assist students in the visual perception and understanding of concepts learned in
the theory classes. Eminent scholars specialized in specific fields are also invited for lectures,
to expose the students to broaders areas of interest . Students are also encouraged to
participate in national and international seminars organized by different agencies. Apart from
these students are also given assignment and seminars to enhance the learning process.
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7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.
Tutors are allotted for both the PG classes. Tutors are given necessary guidance for academic
and personal counseling of students. Teachers in the Department of tutorial charge are
effectively engaged in the overall performance of students. Individual attention is given for
the students, for both their academic and personal problems. Apart from these the teachers are
also engaged in counseling work and help students of other department scope with their
academic and personal problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years.
Names
Dr. Rita Krishnan
Dr. Annie Marie
Merlene
Refresher
course/Seminar/Workshop/Conference
1. Co-ordinated and conductor a
workshop on Projective techniques ,23rd
-25th Nov. 2004
2. Resource person for workshop on
counseling Psychology –Training in
counseling skills 13th -17th Dece.2004
3. International conference in stress,
Mahatma Gandhi, Kashi vidyapith
varanasi Feb. 22nd -24th 2005.
4. National seminar on Learning
disabilities 29th -30th March 2008
5. National conference and workshop on
Autism 9th 7 10th April 2008
1. International workshop on Hurman
knowledge and deep intelligence:
Transition to connectedness ,6th &7th
Nov .2007
2. International seminar on cognitive
restructuring -14th & 15th Decem.2007
3. International conference on building
budges for wellness through counseling
and Psychotherapy 9th -11th Jan.2008
4. International conference on Quality
enhancement in Educational
communication 29th-30th march 2008
5. Participated in national seminar on
capacity building in teacher education
25th &26th Octo.2007
6. National seminar on teacher education
–changing scenario of teacher education
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Others
1. Presented a paper on
personality and stress at
this conference.
2. Presented a paper on
Neuropsychological
under pinnings in Autism
1. Participated in the
research methology
training course 26th-28th
April2005
2. Presented a paper on
cognitive restructuring
linking with classroom
competencies and life
skills.
3. Presented a paper on
Quality enhancement in
educational
communication
4. Presented a poster at
the seminar on
Sri. A. K. Suresh
27th &28th Octo.2007
7. Two day national seminar on quality
research in education 25th &26th
Feb.2008
8. National seminar on best practice in
IT-enabled teacher education and
knowledge management 17th & 18th
Octo.2008
1. Attended a refresher
course/orientation programme for
college teachers on IT from 24-2-2009 22-3-2009
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integrating ICT in to
teaching learning process
points to ponder
9. participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research.
Sl. No.
Name
Dr. Rita Krishnan
1
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Other academic activities
1. Member board of studies
(pass) Kerala University
(2004)
2. Member board of studies
(PG) Kerala University
2007-2010
3. Member board of studies
(PG) M.G University 20022005
4. Chairperson board of
studies (pass) Kerala
University 2007 to present.
5. Chairman BA &MA
board of Examiners of
Kerala University during
various academic years.
6. Question paper setter for
M.G university PhD,
PG,PG Diploma, MA& BA
examination during various
years
7. Question paper setter for
Autonomous Deemed
University –Lady Doaks
college Madurai and
Bharatiar University
Madurai
8. Examiner for evaluation
of PhD thesis of MG
university and Sree Sankara
University Kaladi
Psychologist in the interior
board for recruitment of
teachers in Sainik school
Trivandrum
9. Subject expert for the
PSC selection of
Psychologist for polygraph
unit, TVPM and for
selection of Lectures in
private colleges.
10. Resource person for
question Bank project
conducted by staff selection
commission Bangalore.
11. Resource person for
reconstructing syllabi
(Psychology) for
semesterization of MA
Smt. Annie Marie Patricia
2
Dr. Annie Marie Merlene
3
Smt. Lekha Ganesh
4
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&BA courses in Kerala
university
12. Member of committee
for the revision and
restructuring of M.Phil
course syllabi in the MG
University Kottayam
13. Consultant Psychologist
and counselor at Hindustan
latex limited , Peroorkada
TVPM 2003-2005
14. Consultant counselor in
the family court TVPM
from 1993-1999
15. Life member of Kerala
Manashatra parishad ,
Kerala Psychological
society and Kerala academy
of social sciences.
1. Member of the board of
examiners for PG
examination from 20062009.
2. Chairperson for the I
semester examination 2008
3. Life member of Kerala
Psychological society ,
Kerala Manashatra parishad
and IAEWP.
1. Member board of
Examiners for the various
PG & UG Examinations.
2. Chairperson for the Ist
&III rd semester
examination during march
2005, 2007 & 2008 .
3. Member board of studies
(pass) Kerala University
from 2007 to present.
4. Life member of Kerala
Psychological society,
Kerala manashtra parishad,
University womens
association & IAEWP .
1. Chairperson I semester
examination 2008.
2. Member board of
examiners for the different
semester examinations from
2007 Nov. to present.
Sri. A. K. Suresh
1. Member in the panel of
examiners for higher
secondary examination.
2. Member board of
examiners for the III rd
semester and I semester
examination 2008.
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10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions.
The Department in collaboration with institutes like Sree Chitra thirunal institute for medical
sciences, Institute for cognitive and communicative Neurosciences (ICCONS) , NISH
Hindustan latex& the Government Mental Health centre Peroorkada provides training and
placements for students (PG) in the II and IV semesters . The students submit a report on the
basis of their training and the respective institutes also provide a attendance certificate to this
effect.
11. Thrust area of the Department.
Testing, Counseling and career guidance.
12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past five years.
NIL
13. Publication of the faculty for the past five years.
Faculty
Dr. Rita
Krishnan
Item/Journal/books/articles
Swapna. R. and Krishnan.
Rita-Effects of certain
behavioral management
strategies on the interactive
and communicative skills in
Autistic children.
The Psyche space ,vol2, No.2
pg.32-39
Pandey M, Saritha G P, Devi
N, Thomas BC , Hussain B M,
Krishnan R: Distress anxiety
and depression in patient
undergoing chemotherapy .
World journal, Surgical
oncology 2006 ,4:68
Pandey M, Devi N, Thomas
B.C , Vinod kumar .N,
Krishnan .R, Ramdas K.
Distress overlaps with anxiety
and depression in patient with
head and neck cancers. Psycho
oncology,2007 16;582-86
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Total No.
National
International
Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas k,
Krishnan .R, Kumar. V Higher
distress relates to poor quality
of life in patients with head
and neck cancer. International
journal of oral maxillotac
surg.2009 (In pres)
Thomas. B C, Devi.N, Saritha
G P, Rita K, Ramdas K.,
Hussain B M,R Ajnish K R,
Pandey M: Reliability and
cross cultural validity of
Malayalam Hospital anxiety
and depression scale (HADS)
Indian journal of Medical
research ,2005,122(5)395-9
Dr. Rita
Krishnan
Hussain B M, Saritha G P
,Devi N, Thomas B C, Rita
Krishnan ,Ramdas K, Ranjan&
Pandey M: Effect of
chemotherapy on the distress
and quality of life of cancer
patients.
Blood 2004,104,Abstracts
25296
Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas K,
Krishnan R, Thomas B,:
Distress anxiety and
depression in patients with
head and neck cancer
undergoing treatment with
curative intent.
Psycho oncology: 2006:15
(suppl.2) 5359(Abstract 842)
Pandey m, Saritha GP, Devi
N, Thomas B, Hussain B M ,
Krishnan R, Distress anxiety
and depression in cancer
patient undergoing
chemotherapy ,Psycho
oncology 2007,6. 5-98 (PX12)
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8
2
6
14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college.
The staff and students of the department organized on exhibition in the Psycho Fest 2004 at
the VJT Hall on 5th and 7th October 2004 which was widely appreciated by the student
community and the public.
The staff and students also organized a Psychology exhibition Oasis 2008 during January
2008 .The testing assessment and counseling sessions conducted as the part of the exhibition
was very widely appreciated with demand for more of its kind in the future.
The students also actively participated in the cleaning of the campus as a part of the Gandhi
Jayanti celebrations
15. Methods of continuous student assessment.
Continuous student assessment at the Department level is done periodically by conducting
monthly test papers, assignments in each subjects and periodical open seminars. The students
are also encouraged to report case histories and present the case histories for open discussion
and interpretation.
16. Placement record of past students and contribution of the Department to the
students placement .
Year of pass
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Higher studies
2
2
2
3
Employment
4
2
3
2
2
3
Others
-
17. Significant achievements of the Department or faculty or students during past five
years
1. During the 2003-2204 all the students passed the PG examination with one of the
students securing the second rank in the university. During 2005-2006 also the
Department had cent percent pass and one of students securing the third rank in the
University. During 2006-2007 the Department saw one of its finest years, with cent pass
for the final year examination bagging the first three ranks in the University. During the
year 2008 also one of the students of the Department bagged the III rank in the
University.
2. Research activities are independently carried out by the faculty members through
seminars, workshop and PhD guidance
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3. Students qualifying for national test like NET pursue PhD in the different Department
of the Universities in the state.
4. Students and faculty members also participate in academic activities organized by other
institutions and Departments and also actively participate in the extra-curricular
activities of the Department.
18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that.
NIL
19. Plan of action of Department for the next five years.
In the coming five years the Department plans to extend the activities of its career guidance
cell and womens study cell , the Department also plans to activate the centre for students
support and progression which has been inactive for sometime now.
The counseling services rendered by the Department will also be made more extensive to
benefit both the student community of the college and the public .So also the grievance cell
attached to the Department will also be expanded to deal with the general and specific
problems of the college and community.
Testing, assessment and guidance services will be made available in the Department and the
teachers will periodically get updated to render these services through periodic training. The
Departments plans to modernize the laboratory and expand the library facilities in the future
five years.
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DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT
1. Profile Of Faculty
Sl.
No
Name
Designation
Educational
Qualification
Area of
Specialization
1
Dr. R. Nirmala
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
M. A., B. Ed.,
Ph. D.
Nyaya
2
Dr. T. G. Shylaja
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
M. A., B. Ed.,
Ph. D.
Sahitya
Dr. K. Rajendran
Sel. Gr.
Lecturer
M. A., Ph. D.
Sahitya
Sanskrit General
3
4
Smt. K. Krishnamma
Lecturer
M. A. (Mal &
Skt.), B. Ed.,
M. Phil.
5
Dr. S. Malini
Sr. Scale
Lecturer
M. A., Ph. D
Sanskrit General
6
Smt. K. Vasantha
Lecturer
M. A., B. Ed.,
M. Phil
Sanskrit General
Lecturer
M. A., M. Ed.,
M. Phil. (San), Sanskrit M. Phil. (Ed.), General
Ph. D
7
Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari
8
Sri. K. Retheesh
Lecturer
M. A. (Skt &
Ved) B. Ed.,
M. Phil
Sanskrit General &
Vedanta
9
Dr. G. Ushakumari
Lecturer
M. A., B. Ed., Sanskrit M. Phil., Ph. D General
10
Dr. K. S. Bindusree
Lecturer
M.A., B. Ed.,
Ph. D
Remarks
HOD
On deputation
in the Higher
Secondary Edn.
Doing
Research
Submitted
thesis for Ph.
D.
Doing
Research
Sanskrit General
2. Profile of students
Programme
B. A.
Sanctioned Strength for
each programme
10
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Marginal Increase
6
M. A.
10
Nil
2. 1. Present Strength
Programme
No. of Students
I B. A.
16
II B. A.
12
III B. A.
13
I M. A.
2
II M. A.
6
In addition to this, students of B. A. Degree in Malayalam are having a Subsidiary paper on
Sanskrit and Post Graduate Degree in Malayalam and Hindi are having an Elective Paper on
Sanskrit in the III and IV Semester. Moreover, students of First and Second year B. A. and B.
Sc are offered three papers on Sanskrit as Part II Second Language.
2. 2. Profile of students related to sex, locality and caste
Programme
Number of
students
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
SC/ ST
I B. A.
16
13
3
4
12
3
II B. A.
12
8
4
3
9
3
III B. A.
13
10
3
4
9
3
I M. A.
2
1
1
1
1
1
II M. A.
6
2
4
2
4
NIL
2. 3. Trends in success and drop out rate during the last five years
Year
Programme
Number of
students
Success rate
Drop out
2003
BA
MA
BA
MA
BA
2
5
3
5
5
2
5
3
5
5
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
2004
2005
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2006
2007
2008
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
2
8
9
11
8
13
6
2
5
6
10
7
13
6
NIL
3
3
1
1
NIL
NIL
3. Library
Library is the adjunct of the teaching faculty of the Department. It serves as an appendage of
class room learning. The library of the Sanskrit Department is one of the oldest libraries in
the University College having a large number of reference books, rare classical books, scripts
and some transcripts of classical works. Even though the Department is not a research centre,
the library is capable to accommodate the needs of researchers, students and academicians.
3. 1. Enhancement of learning resources like library and computer in the last five years
Item
Number
Enhancement in the
last five years
Library Books
8012
512
Computer
2
1
4 Academic activities
The Department imparts education in Degree and Post Graduate level since 1884 and 1939
respectively. This is the only institution in which Post Graduate Course in Sanskrit Language
and Literature (General) is offered under University of Kerala. The main activities of the
Department are concentrated in teaching, research, brain-storming, conducting examinations,
seminars, etc. Teachers used to engage in spreading Sanskrit education by conducting free
spoken Sanskrit classes to make people proficient in functional Sanskrit.
The post graduate course in Sanskrit has been changed to semester system with modification
of syllabi.
It has been revised to make suitable for the changing world scenario by
introducing Computer Application in Sanskrit and Manuscriptology. In order to get research
experience at post graduate level, research leading to submission of dissertation has been
made compulsory.
The faculty members have participated in the restructuring programme of graduate course to
semester system and associated with the modification of syllabi.
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5. Research activities
The following faculty members are doing research leading to Ph. D. Degree on part-time
basis in the Department:
1. Smt. K. Krishnamma is conducting research on “Lexical Items of Kumara Sambhava”
under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Maheswaran Nair, professor (Rtd), Department
of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.
2. Smt. K. Vasanta has submitted the thesis for awarding Ph. D., entitled “Sun-Cult in
Bhavisya Purana” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala Devi, professor,
Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.
3. Sri. K. Retheesh is doing research on”Cosmology: a Comparative Study Based on
Vishnupurana and Sankhyakarika” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala
Devi, professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.
6. Participation of teachers in academic and counseling of students
A teacher is a tutor of Student so that he has to collect information about his social
environment from which he comes to the college. Each teacher of the Department is acting
as tutor of a prescribed number of students in the tutorial system that introduced in the higher
education to assess the caliber of the student and to help to solve his personal and social
problems in a cordial manner. He or she gives necessary guidance for academic matters and
also gives attention to personal problems through counseling of student.
In order to coordinate the activities of tutorial system in the Department, a committee is
constituted with Sri. K. Retheesh as Convener, Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. G. Ushakumari
as members. It collects facts from tutors about students, analyzes them and prepares report
that includes family background, educational standard, disablement in learning, remedial
measures, etc.
Tutors take responsibility for arranging remedial classes for students, who are backward in
learning.
7. Co-ordination and Conduct of National Seminar
The Department of Sanskrit organized and conducted Two Day National Seminar on 27th &
28th November 2008, sponsored by the Director of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala, on
the subject “Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”.
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It was organized with six sessions
including Inaugural and Valedictory Sessions.
About 250 delegates including Sanskrit
scholars, medical practitioners, students and others, who are interested in the subject,
registered their name and made the seminar successful event. Renowned Scholars of Sanskrit
and Ayurveda presented papers that gave an insight on the impact of Darsanas on Ayurveda
from different perspectives. Those medical practitioners, who presented papers, stated that
Darsanas helped the adaptation of Ayurveda to become a system of medicine. Sanskrit
scholars explained different aspects of Darsanas and commented that Darsanas were the
source material for the development of Ayurveda as a medical system. Dr. S. Malini acted as
the coordinator of the Seminar.
8. Attendance in faculty development programme that benefited to teachers during the
last five years
Sl.
Name
Refresher Course/ Seminar/ workshop/Presentation
of
No.
etc.
paper
1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and
Astrology” , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM
2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in
Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005,
TVPM
3. Seminar on “Literary Theories:
Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005,
TVPM
4. Seminar on “Relevance of Astrology
in Modern Society”, 28th Feb, 2005,
TVPM
5. National Seminar on “Inference in
Nyaya Philosophy” 1 st March 2005,
TVPM
6. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
7. National Seminar on “Environmental Environment
and
Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th to 8th Protection
Sustainable
Feb 2008, Pattambi
Development in the
Arthasastra
8. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
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9. Supervised and assisted in conducting
the two day National Seminar on
Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th
and 28th Nov 2008, tvpm
Presided over the
inauguration
session
and
introduced
the
subject
9. International Seminar on
“Democratic and Secular
Education”, 4th to 6th
December
2008,
Karyavattom.
2.
Dr. T. G.
Shylaja
1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”
, 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM
2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in
Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005,
TVPM
3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern
and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM
4. National Seminar on “Inference in
Nyaya Philosophy” 1 st March 2005,
TVPM
5. National Seminar on “Scientific
Literature in Sanskrit” 16 th and 17th
January 2006, Palakkad
6. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism,
10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM
7. National Seminar on “Sanskrit in the
Technological Age” 26th and 27th October
2006, Trichur
8. National Seminar on “Contribution of Bhashadarpanam –
Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Famous Criticism
Literature” 28th and 29th June, 2007, Book
of Attur
Karyavattom
Krishnapisharati
9. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
10 National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
11 National Seminar on “Influence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
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3.
4.
12`. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
K. Krishnamma 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”
, 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM
2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in
Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005,
TVPM
3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern
and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM
4. National Seminar on “Inference in
Nyaya Philosophy” 1 st March 2005,
TVPM
5. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts
of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”,
28th to 30th March 2005, Sasthankotta
6. National Seminar on “Scientific
Literature in Sanskrit” 16 th and 17th
January 2006, Palakkad
7. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism,
10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM
8. National Seminar on “Contribution of
Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and
Literature” 28th and 29th June, 2007,
Karyavattom
9. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
10. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
11. National Seminar on Influence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
12. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
Dr. S. Malini 1. Indian Philosophical Congress, NationalThe Philosophical
Seminar, October 2003, Bihar
Basis of the Vedic
Gods
2. National Seminar on “Vedic Studies”,The Concept of
December, 2003, Pondichery
Ushus in Rig Veda
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5.
Smt. K.
Vasantha
3. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”
, 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM
4. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in
Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005,
TVPM
5. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern
and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM
6. National Seminar on “Inference in
Nyaya Philosophy” 1 st March 2005,
TVPM
7. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts
of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”,
28th to 30th March 2005, Sasthankotta
8. National Seminar on “Scientific
Literature in Sanskrit” 16 th and 17th
January 2006, Palakkad
9. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism,
10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM
10. National Seminar on “Contribution of
Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and
Literature”, 28th and 29th June, 2007,
Karyavattom
11. National Seminar on “Vedic
Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008,
TVPM
12. National Seminar on “EnvironmentalAttitude of Ancient
towards
Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th to 8thPeople
Nature
Feb 2008, Pattambi
13. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence of Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
14. Coordinated and conducted two day
National Seminar on Influence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
15. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
1. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
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6.
7.
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
2. National Seminar on “nfluence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM.
3. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
Dr. C.N.
1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6th Dec
Vijayakumary 2007, ASC, TVPM
2. National Seminar on “ContemporaryMarxism
and
Trends in Literary Criticism” , 7th and 8thBhagavatgita
August, 2008, TVPM
3. National Seminar on “EcologicalEcological Vision
Concept in Sanskrit Literature”. 14th andin Bhagavata
15th October 2008, Pattambi.
4. National Seminar, Changanasseri
Kalidasasya
Kalpanavaibhavah
5. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
6. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence
Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms”
26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM
7. National Seminar on “nfluence ofConcept of Agni in
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th NovAyueveda and other
Systems of Indian
2008, TVPM
Philosophy
8. Three day International Seminar on
“Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th
to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom.
Sri. K. Retheesh 1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6th Dec
2007 ASC, TVPM.
2. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
3. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
4. National Seminar on “Comparative
Literature in Hindi”, 18th and 19th July
2008, TVPM
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8.
Dr. G.
Ushakumary
5. National Seminar on “Influence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
6. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
1. Orientation Course, 27th December
2007 to 23rd January 2008 ASC, TVPM
2. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
3. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
4. National Seminar on “Comparative
Literature in Hindi”, 18th and 19th July
2008, TVPM
5. Oriental Sanskrit Conference, 28th to Concept of Nada in
30th July 2008, Kurukshetra
Music
9.
6. National Seminar on “Ifluence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
7. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
Dr. K.S. Bindu 1. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions
Sree
of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
2. National Seminar on “Influence of
Jyothisha in Modern Society and
“Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary
Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008,
TVPM
3. Orientation Course, 24th June to 24th
July 2008, ASC, TVPM
4. National Seminar on Influence of
Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov
2008, TVPM
5. International Seminar on “Democratic
and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th
December 2008, Karyavattom.
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research
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Sl. No.
1.
Name
Dr. R. Nirmala
Other academic activities
1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of
Kerala University during various academic years.
2. Chairperson, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of
BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
2.
Dr. T. G. Shylaja
1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of
Kerala University during various academic years.
2, Question paper setter for SCERT
3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
3.
K. Krishnamma
1. Member BA and MA Board of Examination of
Kerala University during various academic years
2, Question paper setter for SCERT
3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
4.
Dr. S. Malini
1. Chairman MA and Member BA and MA Board of
Examination of Kerala University during various
academic years
2, Question paper setter for SCERT
3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
5.
Smt. K. Vasantha
1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
6.
Dr. C.N.
Vijayakumary
1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
7.
Sri. K. Retheesh
1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
8.
Dr. G. Ushakumary 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
9.
Dr. K.S. Bindu
Sree
1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
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10. Publication of BOOKS by the faculty for the last five years
Sl. No.
1.
Name
Dr. T. G. Shylaja
Title and Publisher
1. Rasavikalpavum Bhavavyanjakavum (Prabhat Book
House, Thiruvananthapuram);
2. Bharateeya Kavya Sastra Nikhantu (Chinta
Publishers, Tiruvananthapuram); and
3. Natya Prayogangal (Kerala Language Institute,
Thiruvananthapuram.
2.
Dr. S. Malini
1. Ravivarma Kulasekhara – The Dramatist
(Published by the Author)
3.
Dr. C.N.
Vijayakumary
1. Balakathamrtam (Isavasyam Publishers,
Thiruvananthapuram);
2. Onappudava (Isavasyam Publishers,
Thiruvananthapuram Publishers); and
3. Subhashitam (Isavasyam Publishers,
Thiruvananthapuram Publishers).
11. Publication of articles by the faculty for the last five years ARTICLES
Sl. No.
1.
Name
Dr. R. Nirmala
Title of the article and name of journal
1.“Statecraft of Kautilya and Machiavelli” in the
University College Journal of Politics and Society
(Tiruvananthapuram); and
2. “Environment Protection and Sustainable
Development in the Arthasastra” in the Proceedings
of the National Seminar on Environmental Vision in
the Sanskrit Literature, Edited and published by P. G.
& Research Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta
Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi.
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2.
Dr. T. G. Shylaja
1.“Women Characters in Malayalam Novels” in the
University College (Thiruvananthapuram);
2.“Bhashadarpanam – Famous Criticism Book is of
Attur Krishnapisharati” in the Contribution of
Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Literature,
(Ed.) Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala,
(Thiruvananthapuram) and
3.“Feministic Approach in Literary Criticism” in the
Government Sanskrit College, (Thiruvananthapuram).
3.
Dr. S. Malini
1.“The Philosophical Basis of the Vedic Gods” in The
Indian Philosophical Congress – Abstract; and
2. “Attitude of Ancient People towards Nature” in the
Proceedings of the National Seminar on
Environmental Vision in the Sanskrit Literature,
Edited and published by P. G. & Research
Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta Govt.
Sanskrit College, Pattambi.
4.
Dr. C.N.
Vijayakumary
1. “Ashtavaidya Parampara in Kerala” (Ed.), S. S. U.
S., Kaladi.
12. Method of continuous assessment of students
Continuous student assessment at the Department level is carried out periodically by
conducting monthly test papers, evaluation of proficiency and accomplishment of
assignments in stipulated time and appraisal on the presentation of periodical open seminars.
13. Participation in the extension activities during the last five years
The members of the faculty are closely associated with various community activities in
spreading the values of national integration, secularism, universal brotherhood, rationalism
and scientific temper. They are enthusiastically participating in the community literacy
activities. Dr. G. Ushakumari is acting as the Programme Officer of National Service Scheme
(NSS) Unit of the University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari is
actively involving in spreading Sanskrit Language to make proficiency in communication by
conducting teachers training camps and free spoken Sanskrit classes in different parts of the
State. She was awarded „Paitrkaratnam‟ by the Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage.
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With the encouragement of the teachers of the Department, the students of Sanskrit
participated in a cultural programme in connection with the Onam festival, which included
the recitation of Sanskrit poems and staging of Sanskrit One Act Play, and was broadcasted in
the All India Radio. Voice of Dr. T. G. Shylaja, Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari, Dr. G. Ushakumari
and Dr. K. S. Bindusree is aired in the cultural programme of All India Radio such as
Subhashitam, Sanskrit speeches, etc.
A Sanskrit Day Celebration was organized and
conducted in the University College with public meeting, seminar and literary competitions.
Dr. G. Ushakumari participates in the music concerts and stage performance and Dr. K. S.
Bindusree is talented in dance performance.
14. Administration of Department activities and maintenance of discipline
Department Council, under the HOD with teaching staff, takes decisions on academic and cocurricular activities and coordinates all activities of the departments. It acts as a forum for
discussion and deliberation to arrive into conclusion to form decision. It often meets to
discuss various problems that may arise in the institutions. In addition to the teaching staff,
the person in-charge of the Department Library is too invited to participate in certain
meetings of the Council. Apart from taking decision, it provides supervision, guidance and
direction for all activities of the Department.
Students of the Department are expected to behave themselves within and outside the college
in accordance with the best standard of manners and behavior. For the maintenance of
disciple among students of Sanskrit, a Discipline Committee is constituted with Dr. T. G.
Shylaja as Convener, Sri. K. Retheesh and Dr. G. Ushakumari as members. Main functions
of the Committee are to watch over the discipline of students, to make them aware about the
need for maintenance of discipline within and outside class, to make them conscious to
behave in standard manner, to take care for their attendance in class-room learning, to avoid
possible unruly scene in friendly behavior, etc.
Students are facing a lot of problems in their daily life. In order to ventilate their grievances,
a Grievance Redressal Cell is constituted with Smt. K. Krishnamma as Convener, Smt. K.
Vasantha and Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari as members. It acts as a forum to enquire causes of
distress, aggregate statements of students, assess the situation, analyze facts, and arrive into
conclusion that helps the Department Council to take decision. It is an avenue for students to
solve their predicaments that may arise within and outside the campus.
15. Activities of Career and Guidance Cell for enabling competency in students
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Majority of the students of Sanskrit belong to poor family and marginalized sections and they
need special care for their future. In order to make them aware about the competitive jobmarket, to bring out their full potentialities and to enable them competent to lead a creative
living a Career and Guidance Cell of this Department is constituted with Dr. S. Malini as
Convener, Dr. T. G. Shylaja and Dr. K. S. Bindusree as members. It conducts counseling for
needy students and gives guidance for career and vocation.
It organizes discussions,
seminars and guest lectures to create awareness among them on the emerging trend in the
new job-market.
16. Students welfare activities
A Students‟ Welfare Committee comprised of Smt. K. Vasantha (Convener), Dr. C. N.
Vijayakumari and Dr. K. S. Bindusree monitors the welfare activities of the Department. It
coordinates activities in connection with material wellbeing that include the distribution of
benefits in cash and kind to the neediest students.
17. Promotion of creative literary activities of students
In order to foster the literary ability and creative activities of students of students, a Literary
Club functions under the supervision and guidance of Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari with the
assistance of Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. K. S. Bindusree.
It serves as a forum for
developing communicative skill and proficiency in Sanskrit language and a workshop for
creative writing. It conducts seminars, debates and competitions on various items.
Students used to publish their creative writing in the manuscript and transcript of Department
Magazine, under the supervision and editorship of Smt. K. Krishnamma.
18. Encouragement on the activities of environment protection
The sustainable development is possible only in the foundation of environment protection
with the slogan of „going back to the nature‟. In order to protect the nature from over
exploitation, students are to be awakened to lead a peaceful life mingled with nature and
conservation of eco-system. They are to be made aware about the importance of preservation
of nature by their practical experience to keep the beauty of the campus, to maintain the
College tidy, clean and healthy, to abstain from disfiguring the walls by sticking notices,
scribbling, spitting in open space, and other similar uncultured activities and by beautification
of campus.
In order to make them conscious about their role in the protection of
environment, a Nature Club Is organized under the leadership of Dr. K. S. Bindusree
(Convener), Smt. K. Vasantha and Dr. T. G. Shylaja.
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It conducts classes, seminars,
discussions, and competitions on conservation of eco-system and preservation of
environment and undertakes activities related to cleaning and beautification of campus.
19. Fostering harmonious relationship among teachers, students and parents
The Parent Teacher Association in the University College is a three-tier system - PTA of the
College, Department and Class. The Department PTA of Sanskrit, under the Head of the
Department, is functioning to foster and promote harmonious relationship among the
members of the faculty, students and guardians of the students, to create conducive
environment for the smooth functioning of the Institution, to maintain good discipline, to
uphold good academic standards, and to institute scholarship, prizes and medals for the
benefit of students, who are showing a high proficiency in Sanskrit. Dr. G. Ushakumari is
acting as the Secretary to the PTA.
Class PTAs are functioning under the leadership of
Tutors of the classes concerned to monitor the cordial relations and activities.
20. Relation with old students and retired teachers from the Department
The Alumni Association of the Department of Sanskrit is constituted as a forum for former
students to meet and to make the proverb “old is gold” meaningful. It gives valuable advice,
guidance and assistance for the functioning and activities of the Department. It functions
under the chairmanship of Prof. R. Balakrisnan Nair (Ayilam) (Retired), Department of
Sanskrit, University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
21. Significant achievements of the Department for the last five years
The Department has made remarkable achievements in the academic field through students,
teachers and well wishers of Sanskrit education.
1. The Department is always recognized with rank holders of BA and MA. During the
academic year 2007 – 2008, it achieved the best result with cent percent pass in the BA and
MA final year examinations and bagging all ranks of BA and MA in the University
Year
Programme
2003
B. A.
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
BA
MA
2004
2005
2006
Pass
Percentage
100
100
80
100
100
100
100
100
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I Class
1
4
2
4
3
2
4
6
I Rank
1
1
1
1
1
1
II
Rank
1
1
1
1
III Rank
1
1
1
1
1
2007
2008
BA
MA
BA
MA
100
100
100
100
7
1
9
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2. The faculty members carried out research activities under the supervision of research
guides and obtained Doctorate Degree from competent Universities.
They also carried
out research work independently and published books and articles. They are actively
participating in seminars, workshop etc.
3. Students and faculty members are contributing their share in the academic activities, extra
curricular activities, extension service and community development.
4. Faculty members assist the students to prepare NET and enroll their name for higher
studies including M. Phil and Ph. D.
22. Remarks about the Department on the first assessment report, if any, and action
taken on that.
NIL
23. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years
The Department is planning to extend the activities Career and Guidance Cell to get benefit
for the students. It plans to conduct classes for NET in the coming years. It will endeavor to
conduct seminars, symposiums, debates etc, to improve the quality education. It expects to
expand the activities of Nature Club to make aware on the conservation and preservation of
nature and environment protection.
In order to promote research and provide opportunity for higher studies, the Department strives to
start M. Phil course in Sanskrit. The skill, instinct and ability of students are to be boost up through
creative writing. Faculty members are ready to render assistance for this and for development of
personality. Faculty members are whole heartedly welcoming the quality improvement in higher
education.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
At present there are 7 faculty members in the department. The details of the faculty members
are given below.
Sl
.
N
o
1
Name
Designation
Dr. J Sreekumar
2
Dr. Philip Samuel
Lecturer
(Sel. Grade)
Reader
3
Smt. J. Saraswathy
4
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M
5
Dr. Sheela K.L
6
7
Total
Teaching
Exp.(Year
s)
27
28
Lecturer
(Sel. Grade)
Lecturer
(Sr. Scale)
Lecturer
(Sr. scale)
17
Sri Prasad S
Lecturer
2
Sri Shibu D.S
Lecturer
1
11
11
Qualifi Remarks
cation
M.Sc.
Ph.D
M.Sc.
Ph.D
I rank in
M.Sc.
Approved
Research
Guide
M.Sc. II rank in
M.Phil M.Sc.
M.Sc.
M.Sc., III rank in
M.Phil M.Sc.
Ph.D
M.Sc. III rank in
M.Sc. Doing
research
(part-time)
M.Sc. Doing
research
(part-time)
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (200607)
Programme
M. Sc.
Statistics
Total No.
29
Male
3
Female
26
Urban
4
Rural
25
Lakshadveep
Nil
The M.Sc. course is being conducted in Semester System ( 4 semesters of duration 5 months
each) from the academic year 2001- ‟02 onwards. The strength of the students for M.Sc.
programme is 15 and so the total number of students in the department is 30. A graduate in
Statistics or Mathematics with aggregate minimum marks of 55% in the main and
subsidiaries is eligible for admission to the M.Sc. course in Statistics ( with usual relaxation
for reserved categories). The one-third seats are reserved for graduates in Statistics.
Prior to the introduction of semester system for M.Sc. course, annual system was followed
and six batches have completed the course under this system.
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Most of the students passed out are well placed or doing higher studies.
The students of the department elect their association secretary every year. The students who
served as association secretary are Shanavas(2002-‟03), Abhilash (2003-‟04), Preeth V.S
(2004-‟05), Aby Jones ( 2005- ‟06). Apart from organizing routine functions such as
Welcome to the Freshers and Farewell to the Outgoing batch, they have been arranging
technical talks in the subject.
2.1 Students from Weaker Sections
Majority of students admitted to the department are from economically and socially backward
classes. The following table gives the distribution of the students in the last five years.
Sl.
Year
% of students
No.
From backward
class
2
2003-„04
66.7
3
2004-„05
81.8
4
2005-„06
64.3
5
2006-„07
71.4
6
2007-„08
71.4
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The Post Graduate course in Statistics has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi.
The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers
like “ Statistical methods and Computer applications” are included in the fourth semester. Submission of
dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure.
The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of board of studies of both PG and UG.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme
Year
M Sc
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Total
No.
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Success rate
Drop out rate
13
14
10
15
14
12
-
2
1
5
0
1
3
0
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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers,
Laboratories and other such resources:
Total number
Item
Library
957 books and 6subscribed journals
Computer
13 computers with 2 printers
LCD/ Internet
Con./Laptop/
Digital camera
Internet connection for browsing – 1
LCD – 1
Laptop – 1
Enhancement in last five
years
208 books and 6
subscribed journals
11 computers and 1
printer
Internet connection
for browsing – 1
9. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Overhead projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching. Students were
also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of Statistics by
organizing seminars/ workshops. In addition, students are using computers and Statistical
packages for practical experiences. Moreover the students were given small project works,
assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester Examinations (ESA) conducted by
the University, all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuous
assessments (CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system. The CA for each
paper consists of seminars, assignments, class tests and attendance. A group of students is
assigned with a teacher as tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each
student to interact more with their respective tutors. Also, the teachers are always interested
to enlighten the students about their prospects and opportunities in professional and academic
career.
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the
students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the
over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their
personal and academic problems.
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8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years:
8.1. Resource Persons for Seminars/ workshops / Trainings / ASCs.
Faculty members in this department served as resource persons in seminars /workshops/
Academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5 years are given
below.
Sl.
Name
Semi Work- Train- Refresher/ Total
No.
-nar shop
ing
Orientatio
n/
Summer
School
1
Dr. J. Sreekumar
1
1
2.
Dr. Philip Samuel
1
4
5
3.
Somasekharan Pillai M 2
4
2
5
13
8.2. Participation for Seminars/ workshops
All the teachers of the department have attended several seminars / workshops. The following
list shows the details for the last five years.
Sl.
Name
Seminar
Workshop Total
No.
1
Dr. J Sreekumar
4
1
5
2.
Dr. Philip Samuel
6
1
7
3.
Smt. J. Saraswathy
4
3
7
4
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M
1
2
3
5
Dr. Sheela K.L
6
1
7
6
Sri Prasad S
1
1
7
Sri Shibu D.S
1
1
2
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
9.1. Examination Works
All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct
of examination as invigilators, examiners and question setters. The following teachers have
occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years.
Sl.
No.
1
Name
Dr. J Sreekumar
Position held
1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics in Univ. of Kerala
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2. Chairman, Board of Ph.D qualifying
Exams., M.G. University
3. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics, M.G. University
4. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
M.G. University
5. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
University of Calicut
6. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
University of Kerala.
7. Examiner for project evaluation and
Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Kerala.
2
Dr. Philip Samuel
1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Kerala
2. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics, M.G. University
3. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Calicut
4. Question paper setter in Statistics,
University of Kerala
5. Question paper setter in Statistics,
University of Calicut
6. Examiner for Ph.D qualifying Exam.
Is Statistics, University of Calicut.
7. Examiner for M. Phil degree in
Statistics, University of Calicut.
8. Examiner for project evaluation and
Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Calicut.
9. Examiner for project evaluation and
Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Kerala.
3
Smt. J. Saraswathy
1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics
2. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
M.G. University.
3. Question paper setter in statistics,
University of Kerala
4. Examiner for project evaluation and
Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc.
Statistics, University of Kerala.
4
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M
1.
2.
Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics
Question paper setter in
statistics/Operations Research,
University of Kerala
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3.
5
Dr. Sheela K.L
Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
M.G. University
8. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.
Statistics
9. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,
M.G. University
9.2. Memberships in Academic Bodies
Over the past five years, the following teachers from the department are elected/ nominated
by the University to its various bodies.
Sl.
No.
1
Name
2
Dr. Philip Samuel
5
Dr. Sheela K.L
Position held
Dr. J Sreekumar
1. Member, Board of Studies(UGStatistics) (2004 to 2007)
2. Chairman, Board of Studies(UGStatistics) (2007- „08)
3. Member, Board of Studies(PGStatistics) (2004, 2008)
4. Member, M.Phil Monitoring
Committee (2005 to 2008)
5. Member, Academic Council, Univ. of
Kerala (2006 – ‟08)
1. Member, Board of Studies(UGStatistics) (2003- „04)
1. Member, Board of Studies (UGStatistics)
2. Member, Board of Studies(PGStatistics) (2003- „04
9.3 Membership in Professional Bodies
Almost all teachers of the department are associated with various professional bodies and the
details are given below.
Sl.
No.
1
Name
Professional Body
Dr. J Sreekumar
2
Dr. Philip Samuel
1.Member, Kerala Statistical
Association(KSA)
1.Life Member, Kerala
Statistical Association(KSA)
2. Life member of Indian
Society for Probability &
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Positions held
General
Secretary, KSA
(2005 to 2007)
3
Smt. J. Saraswathy
Statistics
Member, Kerala Statistical
Association(KSA)
4
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai
M
Member, Kerala Statistical
Association(KSA)
5
Dr. Sheela K.L
1. Member, Kerala
Statistical
Association(KSA).
2. Member, Indian
Association for the Study of
Population.
14. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil
15. The thrust areas of the Department: Order Statistics; Statistical methods
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project
Present status
On order statistics of INID Completed Minor project
Period 2005 - 2007
U-shaped
random
variables”
Sponsor
UGC
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Philip Samuel
13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Sl
.
N
o
1.
Author
Dr.Phili
p
Samuel
Name of the article
Journal/
Year
Proceedings/
Seminars/
conference
i)Estimation of parameters of Bulletin
of 2003
triangular distribution by order Calcutta
statistics
Statistical
Association
2003
ii) Some characterizations of a
-doPareto distribution by generalized
order statistics
2004
JOKSA
iii) Characterization of a Pareto
distribution
by
conditional
2006
expectation of generalized order JOKSA
statistics
iv) Recurrence relations for the
2008
moments of order statistics of Statistical
independent rvs. With different U- Papers
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Status
Published
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
2.
Dr
Sheela
K..L
shaped distribution
v) Characterization of distributions
by conditional expectation of
generalized order statistics
vi) Recurrence relations for the
moments of order statistics from a
beta distribution
vii) Estimation of location and
scale parameters of Pearson type
family of distributions
viii) The adjusted nonlinear
unbiased
estimation
of
a
symmetric distribution
Infant and Child Mortality in
India- District level estimates
-do-
2008
-do-
2007
In press
2008
-do-
2008
Published
JISAS
Calcutta
statistical
Bulletin
Population
Foundation
India
of
The following members of the Dept. presented papers in Seminars/ conferences over the last
five years. The details given below.
Sl.
No.
1
2
Name
Dr. Philip samuel
Dr. Sheela K.L
Conference/
Workshop
i)
XXIV Annual Conference of
ISPS
ii)
National Seminar on Order
Statistics and Concomitants
iii)
National Seminar on SP.
Distribution Theory & OS
i)
International Seminar on
Demographic Changes and
Implications
ii)
Emerging Social Sector
Programme
Environment:
Role of population Scientists
iii)
Seminar
on
Statistics&
Research Methods
Year
2004
2004
2006
2004
2006
2008
18. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of
monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. BSc
students are given class seminars and MSc students are having both class seminars as well as
open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a
whole inorder to give exposure to general awareness.
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19. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to
the student placements
PG
Year of pass
Higher studies
Employment
Others
2001
0
11
2
2002
4
5
5
2003
2004
2005
1
5
6
7
7
4
2
3
4
2006
5
6
1
20. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past
five years:
Achievements of Students
The results of the M.Sc. programme and the names of students secured I st rank at University
level are given below: last 6 batches are given below:
Sl.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Year
2002-„03
2003-„04
2004-„05
2005-„06
2006-„07
2007-„08
Percentage % of students
of pass
Secured First class
100
92.3
100
100
91
91
100
100
100
100
91
91
Student secured I Rank.
Pravida Raja
Abhilash.K
Preeth V.S
Sreekala C
Sreelakshmi Raj
Soumya P
Of the first- rank holders, Mrs. Pravida Raja is working at IIM, Ahammedabad as a Faculty
Associate, Abhilash K is servicing in a Govt. Dept., Preeth V.S, is working as a Research
officer in the Dept. of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Kerala, Sreekala C., working in
Banking sector as an officer, Sreelekshmi Raj doing Ph.D at Dept. of Statistics, Cochin
University of Science & Technology(CUSAT) and Soumya P is working in IT sector. In the
period 2003 – 2007, three students awarded UGC/CSIR JRF and many are qualified
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NET/SET. Those who were awarded the UGC/CSIR fellowship are Sri Prasad.S, Sri. Vinesh
kumar B ( 2001- 2003 batch), and Smt. Veena T.G ( 2002 – 2004 batch).
16.2. Award/ Recognition/ Fellowships
Dr. Philip Samuel is serving as a Reviewer for Mathematical Reviews, a division of the
American Mathematical Society since March, 2005. He is serving as a referee for Journal
of Kerala Statistical association (JOKSA) from 2003. Also, he served as a referee for an ejournal, Prob-Stat Forum in 2008. Dr. Philip Samuel is served as an associate editor for
JOKSA from 2003 to 2006 and was the Managing Editor in 2007.
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M served as a member of the Committee of Expert Statisticians
constituted by the Govt. of Kerala in 2008 to study the “normalization procedure for
comparing marks in the various streams at the Plus-II level for giving weightage in
Engineering admission.
Smt. Sheela K.L had been selected for the fellowship under FIP for completing the
Ph.D
work. She completed the work in time and was awarded Ph.D in April, 2008.
16.3. Seminars/ Workshops conducted
The department has organised several seminars/ workshops. The department conducted 6
seminars/workshops during the period 1998 to 2002 sponsored by various agencies. The
details of seminar conducted during the last five years are given below.
Sl.
No.
1
Date
Topic
26.2.2005
2.
13 – 15
July 2006
Seminar on Recent
advances in Statistics
Research
(Silver jubilee
Conference of Kerala
statistical association)
Three day workshop
in Non-parametric
inference for college
teachers
Sponsoring
agency
STEC, Govt. of
Kerala
Resource Persons
UGC
1. Dr. T.S Krishnan
Moothathu
2. Dr. Yageen
Thomas
3.Dr. K.K. Jose
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1. Dr. R. N. Pillai
2. Dr. T.S Krishnan
Moothathu
3. Dr. Yageen
Thomas
17. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that: NIL
18. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
At present the department is not a research center. The department is decided to apply to the
university of Kerala to approve the department as a Research Centre. Also, we are waiting the
sanction to start M.Phil course in Statistics. The department is planning to take up new short
term and training programmes for undergraduate, post graduate and research students/
scholars. This will help to equip the faculties and research scholars of other disciplines for
their research activities. The department is planning to start coaching classes for students
who are appearing for the UGC/CSIR NET/JRF examinations in mathematical sciences
jointly with the department of Mathematics. We decided to conduct workshops in statistical
computing for teachers and research scholars in different disciplines.
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DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy And Competency Of Faculty
Name of Faculty
members
Dr.S.Rajendran
Dr.A.Joseph
SornaRaj
Smt.C.Baby
Shakeela
Designation Contact Address with
email &mobile no
Reader&
Ragendhu
Head
Mudivilakom,Vazhuthur
Neyyatinkara post
Tiruvandram
shubhajyothi@yahoo.co
m
9446506128
Reader
Palakadu House,
Mathilakam
Marthandam (po)
09442163380
Lecturer
Karthika,CRA-127,
Pettah (p o),Tvpm-24.
anamiya45@yahoo.com
9847518856
Mr.N.A.Arunagiri Lecturer
Dr.R.Remadevi
Lecturer
Mr.K.Manickaraj
Lecturer
Dr.Nisha Raffi
Lecturer
Dr.T.Vijayalaksh
mi
Lecturer
North vellachimavilai
Arasu Moodu Madichal
(po)
KK Dist-629163
Tamilnadu 09994005757
Krishna kripa ,
Tc.1911694
Kesavadev Road
Poojapura,Tvpm
9446271868
Arnakal Estate,
Vandiperiyar
Idukki.
kmanickaraj@gmail
9961447779
NISHANTC 32/54(1)
IAS colony KRWA105A
Kavaloor Lane
Vattiyoorkkav.p.o
TVPM-13
G.R.Sadanam
Kokkottela p.o
Aryanad,TVPM
drvijichakku@yahoo.co.
in
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Year
joined
28.3.8
7
Qualification
12.2.8
8
M.A, B.ED,
Ph.D
20
8.2.06
M.A., M.Phil
B.Ed
2
8.2.06
M.A.,M.Phil
2
10.2.0
6
M.A. B.Ed,
M.Phil, Ph.D
2
23.8.0
6
MA,B Ed,
BLISC
2
2
24.8.0
6
MA, M.phil,
Ph.D.and
B.Ed
22.1.0
7
M.A, M.Phil,
Ph.D, LLB
2
M.A , M.Phil,
Ph.D
Total
Service
21
Mr.S.P.Srinivasan Lecturer
TC 38/2582,
Chembakasserry lane
Aryasala,chala p.o
TVPM-695036
spsvetri@yahoo.com
2007
M.A,B.ED,
M.Phil
1
Bio-Data‟s
Dr.S.Rajendran
HOD of this Department. He has done his research in University of Kerala under the
guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai on “Folklore of Muthuvan tribes of Idukki District”.
Approved Research guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were awarded Ph.D
and 2 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 25 articles in various
journals and periodicals.Authored a book named “Muthuvan Ina Pazhamkudikal”.
Dr.Joseph Sornaraj
Working as a Reader in this department. He has done his research in University of Kerala
under the guidance of Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai on “Kanyakumari Mavatta vattara novelkalil
pinpulam”. Approved Research Guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were
awarded Ph.D and 4 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 18
articles in various journals and periodicals.
Smt. Baby Shakeela
Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. M.M. Meeran
Pillai,on the topic „Folklore of Ezhava community in Kanyakumari District‟ in University of
Kerala. She has published seven articles in various journal and participated seven
conferences.
Sri. N.A. Arunagiri
Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. K.
Kanchana,on the topic „The poetics of Kannadadhasan‟s poetry‟ in University of Kerala. He
has attended nine national seminars, one orientation course and published seven essays in
various leading journals.
Dr. R.Remadevi
Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala
under the guidance of Dr. K.Kuttalam Pillai on “Sivasankari‟s Novels – A critical study‟.
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Approved Research guide in University of Kerala. One student is doing research under her
guideship. She has published three research papers in leading journals.
Sri. K. Manickaraj
Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. A.Joseph.
Sornaraj on the topic „Children‟s literature in Tamil and Malayalam – A comparative study‟
in University of Kerala. He has published six articles in Tamil and Malayalam, and translated
one Malayalam book in to Tamil named, “Kathakalum Kathakalude Kathakalum”.
Dr. Nisha Raffi
Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala
under the guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai
on the topic “A crtitical analysis and
evaluation of Tamil syllabi and text books for the lower and upper primary level in Kerala”.
Approved Research guide in University of Kerala and two students are doing research under
her guideship. She has published six research papers in standard journals.
Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi
Working as Lecturer in this department. She has completed her research in 2001 under the
guideship of Dr. P.Doctor Nazeemdeen on „ Folk medicines and practices of tribes in
Palakkad District‟. She is an approved research guide in Kerala University. She has authored
two books and published six research articles in various recognized journals. She has attended
one IT oriented orientation course, certificate course in linguisitics and attended many
seminars and workshops. She is a law graduate too.
Mr. S.P. Srinivasan
Working as Lecturer in this department. He is doing research under the guide ship of Dr.
Gloria Sundaramathy on “Modes of Description in Pathupattu‟. He has attended many
conferences and seminars. He published 5 research articles in various journals. Has attended
one IT oriented orientation course
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Publication of Faculty Members of the last five years
Name of the
Teacher
Dr.S.Rajendran
Dr. A.
JosephSornaraj
Smt. Baby Shakeela
Mr. Arunagiri
Title of research paper
Name of
Journal
Year
1. Pen viduthalaikku Barathiyin
Panku
2. Kalainjarin
Tamil
Mozhi
ppattru
3. Muthvan Makkalin Kathal
Padalkal
4. Muthuvan
makkalum
sila
Nambikaikalum
5. Valluvarin Kadavul Sarntha
Nambikaikal
6. Muthuvan
pazhangudi
makkalin pazhamozhikal
7. Oral history of muthuvan and
their migration
8. Muthuvan Pazhamgudi
Makkalin Kilai Maravukal
Aayvukovai
2008
Kalainjar padaippulakam
2008
Ilangomandram, University
of Kerala
Aaiuvkovai
2008
Journal of Scott Christian
College
Journal of Scott Christian
College
Folklore in the new
millennium research Indian
press
Aaivukovai
2006
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kalainjar padaippulakam
Velam
Aaiuvkovai
2008
2008
2008
Payana Ilakkiya Ithal
Aaiuvkovai
2008
2007
Kavimazhai
2005
Jnalathamil
2007
Aaivukovai
2007
Jnalathamil
2008
KAAS, Nagarcoil
2008
Kaviyarasar Kannadasan
Ninaivukazhakam,
Kerala University
2003
All India conference of SRF
2007
Kalainjarin Kadavul Kolkai
Aranvaliyuruthal Oru Parvai
Samayavakupukal Oru Parvai
Intraya Kalvimurai
Saattan Entra Karuthakam –
Oru Aaivu
1. Samuthaya Kavinjar
Kannadasan
2. Ezhavarkalin Vazhakkarukal
3. Thiru Naryana Guruvum
Aalayangalum
4. Malayala Marumalarchi
Kavinjarkalil Narayana
Guruvin Thakkam
5. Siddharkalum Maruthuvamum
1. Attanathi Athimanthi
Pathirappadaippu
2. Attanathi Athimanthiyil
Uvamayiyal
3. Attanathi Athimanthiyil
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2007
2005
2004
2004
2004
Uruvakam
Dr. Remadevi
4. Kannadasan Uruvakap
payanpathil Parappana
1. Sivasankari novelkalil Pothai
Ozhippu Chinthanaikal
2. Palangal Navalkalil Penkal
Nilai
3. Nerkodukal Chirukathaikalil
Samooka prachinaikal
Aaivukovai, All India Tamil
Teacher Association
2008
All India Tamil Teacher
Association, Aaivukovai
2007
Jnalathamil All India Tamil
TeacherAssociation,
Aaivukovai
2007
2008
Mr.K. Manickaraj
Dr. Nisha Raffi
Dr.T.Vijayalakshmi
1. Kuzhanthai padalkalil
Bharathiyum Bharathidasanum
2. Poovai Amuthanin Uyir Uravu
Kappiyathil Aids
Vizhippunarvu cheythikal
3. Tamil Kuzhanthai Padalkal
Oru Aaivu
Journal of Bharathiyar
University
2006
Tamil Ilakkiyappadaippial
2004
Aaivukovai
2003
1. Bharathidasan Kavithai
Mozhinadai
2. Thuraimurughan novelil
neithal marapu
3. Erumozhi chuzhalil
thaimozhikalvi
Aaivukovai
2008
Aaivukovai
2008
Aaivukovai
2007
1. Innal tharum Irula
Nambikkaikal
2. IravalarkalinThandivaithal
Nambikkai
3. Iravalarkalin Panpattu Matram
4. Pennin Pethamai
5. Irula Maruthuvarkal
Jnalathamil
2008
Jnalathamil
2007
Ilangomantra Aaivukovai
2007
Keralathamil
All India Tamil Teacher
Association, Aaivukovai
2007
2006
1. Pathuppattil Palai
Varunanaikal
2. Sanga Ilakkiathil yaanaikuriyeettuppadimam
ISTS
2004
KPTAM
2003
Mr. S. P. Srinivasan
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2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc
B.A Tamil
Started as two year Degree course in 1944 under the Madras University in the period of
Vidvan C . Pannirukai Perumal Mudaliar. Later extended to three year degree course
under University of Kerala in the period of Prof. C. Jesudhasan. University sanctioned
strength is 10. A marginal increase upto 2 is allowed to each year.
Number of Students (2006-2008)
Year
Course
Total students
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
2006
B.A
12
4
8
2
10
2007
”
12
5
7
4
8
2008
”
12
4
8
1
11
B.A/ B.Sc Second Language
Number of students
Year
IBA
I B Sc
Total
2006
15
12
27
2007
17
13
30
2008
16
11
27
M.A. Tamil
M. A. Tamil was started in 1996, sanctioned strength of the course in Kerala University is 10.
A marginal increase up to five is allowed
every
year. It has been changed to semester
pattern from 2001 onwards .
Year
Course
Total students
Male
Female
Urban
Rural
2006
M.A
10
4
6
2
8
2007
”
10
5
5
4
6
2008
”
10
4
6
3
7
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Ph.D Research
Tamil Research was started in the year 1943 under the Travancore University. Vidwan C.
Pannirukai Perumal Muthaliar was the first research guide. Prof. C. Jesudasan was the first
student registered in the centre subsequently in 1967 under Prof. C. Jesudhasan and followed
by Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai. 29 scholars have got doctorate degree through the departments so
far. There are five seats for Ph.D research under each research guide. Now a total of 15
students, of whom 5 are part time doing their research.
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past two years and the
contribution of the faculty to those changes
The post Graduate course in Tamil has been changed to semester system with modification of
the syllabi. The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of
UGC. Modern subject like functional Tamil and manuscriptology has been introduced. The
specialization subject in the fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of disserted
has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure, Field studies and
associated submissions in each semester have been made compulsory.
The undergraduate programme has been modernized with modification of syllabus.
HOD of this Dept. has been headed the UG Board of studies for last five years and some of
the faculty members also participated in modernization of syllabus for UG and PG.
4.Trends in success and dropout rates of students during the past two years
Programme
Year
Total
Success rate
Drop out rate
B.A
2006
15
13
2
B.A
2007
13
13
0
B.A
2008
15
14
1
M.A
2006
15
15
0
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M.A
2007
15
14
1
M.A
2008
15
14
1
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers and other resources
Total number
Enhancement in last five years
Item
Library
12400 books and 5 subscribed
journals
1239 books and 3 subscribed
journals
Computer
2 computers with printer and scanner
1 computer with printer and
scanner
LCD/ Internet
Con./ Digital
camera
Internet connection for browsing – 1
Digital camera - 1
Public Address System-1
LCD projector – 1
Internet connection for browsing –
1
Digital camera - 1
Public Address System-1
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
In addition to this, field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their
visual perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent
Professors and well known writers in Tamil. In addition, National seminars, commemoration
lectures and training programmes in the department. Moreover the students were given small
project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7.
Participation
of teachers
in
academic
and
personal
counselling
of
Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each
class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the
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students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the
over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their
personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the
past five years:
Name
Refresher/Orientation Courses /Seminar / conferences
Dr.S. Rajendran
1.Folklore Workshop of South Indian society at Bharathiar
University,Coimbatore
2.Seminar on textbook preparation at SCERT,Trivandrum
3.Seminar on comparative literature at Govt
College,Kariavattom.
4.National seminar on South Indian Folklore at Dept. of Tamil,
University of Kerala
5.National seminar on Journalism and Mass communication at
Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala
6.National Seminar on new trends in Tamil Literature at Govt.
College, Chittur, Palakkad
7.Tolkappiyam, Kerala Paniniyam Oru Parvai at University
college, Tvm
8.Sundharanarin Akathinai Kotpadukal at Syvaprakasa Sabha,
Tvm
9.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil
Literature,Tvm
10. Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
Dr.A.Joseph Sornaraj
1.Workshop-Preparations of Text Books at SCERT, Tvpm
2.Member of Malpractice Prevention Squad, Kerala
University.
3.Board of Studies Member, Kerala University.
4.Curriculam Committee Member, H S E, Govt of Kerala.
5.National Seminar on Tamil Literary Theories at Palakkad
6.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum.
7.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic
And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Smt.C.Baby Shakeela
IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff
College,Trivandrum.
National Seminar on Kannadhasan-3
National Seminar on Gnalathmil-2
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Tholkappiar Mantram-1
Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
InternationalNational seminar on Democratic
And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Sri.N.A.Aruna Giri
Dr.R.Remadevi
Sri.K.Manickaraj
Dr.Nisha Raffi
Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University
National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology
National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature
University College Trivandrum.
National Seminar on Tamil Journalism and Mass
Communication at Chittoor College ,Palkkad.
National Seminar on New Trends in tamil Literature at
University College Trivandrum
National Seminar on Tamil Malayalam Grammer and
Grammatical Works ,University of Kerala, Kariavattom.
Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff
College,Trivandrum.
Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum.
InternationalNational seminar on Democratic
And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
1.Text Book Workshop at SCERT,Trivandrum.
2.IT Orientation course at UGC -Academic Staff
College,Trivandrum.
3.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
4.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic
And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
5.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil
Literature,Tvm
 6. External Evaluation team member for the Adult and
Continuing Education and Extension at Srikakulan District,
Andhra Pradesh
7.Participated as Resource Person for the National Level
B
Balshree
Competition Camp at Jawahar Balabhavan,
Trivandrum
o on 2007&2008.
IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff
College,Trivandrum.
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Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
InternationalNational seminar on Democratic
And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Dr.T.Vijayalashmi
1.Certificate in Linguistics Course of ISDL Thumba TVPM
2.IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff
College,Trivandrum
3.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at
University College ,Trivandrum
4.“Fossils Workshop” for FolkloreBharathiyar University
Coimbatore
5.Tranlation Workshop Tamil Ilakkiya Sangappalakai Kural
Peedam,Kodampakkam, Chennai
6.International seminar on Democratic and secular
Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
7.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative
Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom
8.National Seminar on Social and cultural research Ambetkas
Institute of legal studies Trivandrum
9.National Conference on Folklore Tamil University
Tanjavur,TamilnaduEast Mediterranean and Dravidian
Culture ISDL Thiruvananthapuram
Sri.S.P.Srinivasan
1.Manuscriptology Orientation course
2.Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University
3.National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology
4.National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature
University College Trivandrum.
5..Published a Research book entitled “ Sanga Ilakkiathil
Akavunarvu : Uyirinap Payanpaadu – Narrinai” April - 2005
6.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative
Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom
9. Collaboration with other Departments/institutions, at the state level, National and
International levels and their outcome during the past two years : Nil
10. Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and
noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years
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Priority Areas:
Literary Criticism and Folklore
11. Details of Ongoing projects in the Department
Topic of the Project
Amount &
Type & Present
Name of
Sponsor
Status
Principal
Investigator
Encyclopaedia of Tamil Literary Rs 8,87,600
Major Project,
Criticism
Work is on progress Sagaya Kumar
UGC
Reconstruction of Social
Rs 6,13,500
History of Travancore Through
UGC
Folklore
A Historical & Cultural study of Rs 5, 93,000
Major Project,
Personal names in Kerala.
Work is on progress
Dr. M. Vetha
Dr. M.M Meeran
Work is on progress Pillai
Major Project,
UGC
Dr. M. Nainar
Research Progress Of The Last Five Years
Ph.D Awarded
Name of Research
Guide
Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar
Name of the
Research
Scholar
A. Sajan
Topic of the Research
Year of
Award
Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar
Jaqulin. S.T.
Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar
V.S. Radha
Dr. M. Nainar
S. Pasumathi
Ponneelan Novelkalin Yathartham
2005
Dr. M. Nainar
D. Pathmavathy
2007
Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj
R.S. Rajasree
Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj
Sheeba. S.
Naalu Manthiri Kkathai
Pathippu
Kannis Pinichattu padalkal oru
Aaivu ( Kanyakumari District)
Christian minor prabhandas –
A literary study
Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj
Saheema. R
Elements of modernism in the
2003
works of Sundara Ramaswamy
The contribution and pre2004
independence Tamil journals to the
development of scientific Tamil
Mathava Iyer‟s fiction –
2008
A critical study
2006
2007
The
folklore
of
Pentacost 2008
Christians
in Kanyakumari District.
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Dr. S. Rajendran
T. Little Mary
Oral ballad of Vilavankodu
Collection, edition and study.
2008
Dr. S. Rajendran
S. Selvakumar
Expatriate Tamil writings – A 2008
study
Dr. S. Rajendran
M. Sasi Nadar
Dr. K. Sugatha
Kamala Angel
Bright
Impact of Malayalam in
Kanyakumari District – regional
novels
Villupattus in Palode area of
Kanyakumari District
2008
2007
Research In Progress
Name
of
Research
Guide
Dr. VethaSagaya
kumar
,,
Dr. Nainar
,,
Dr. Meeran
Pillai
,,
Name of the
Research
Scholar
Santhosh Kumar
(part time)
Santhi. P.
(part time)
L.Mathivanan
Flora Peter
Saravana Kumar.
S.
Sugatha
Kumari.M.L.
Dr. S. Rajendran T. Chandran
(Part time)
,,
Dr. Joseph
Sornaraj
,,
Thulasirajan
(part time)
K. Manickaraj
K. Benady
Topic of research
Area of
research
Year of
joining
A critical study of
Ayodhyadasar‟s
Literary thoughts
The impact of
second world war in
Tamil literature
Treatment of Neithal
concept in coastal novels
Tamil women‟s
folklore or Peerumedu
Taluk of Kerala
Journalism
2000
History
2001
Sangam
Literature
Folklore
2002
Contribution of Kerala to
Tamil Literature
Comparative study of
Kalingathuparani and
Syedpadaipor
A research in workers
lifestyle
In tea plantation in
Devikulam Taluk
The works of Jayakandan
and Kesavadev –
A comparative study
Children‟s literature
in Tamil and Malayalam
History of
2006
Literature
Comparative 2008
Literature
Children character in
Post-independence
short stories
History of
Literature
375
Folklore
2005
2000
Comparative 2002
Literature
Comparative 2002
Literature
2001
,,
Rajesh
Philosophy of life in
Tamil Novels
Philosophy
2002
,,
S. Aruchamy
Folklore of Paraya
community in Palakkad
District – A study
Folklore
2007
Dr. Ramadevi
Delbin. A.
Kalachuvadu literary
magazine – A study from
2000-2008
Modern
Literature
2008
Dr. Nisha Raffi
Chithra. S.
Short stories of
A. Madhavan and
Mukunthan –
A comparative study
A study of Rotarical
view of Vairamuthu
poems.
Comparative 2008
Literature
,,
G. Edwin Ezhil
Arasi
Literature
2008
13. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid
student placements
Sl. No
Name
1
Dr.Sajan
Post
Lecturer
Institution/College
Nasamani Memorial College,
Marthandom
2
Lecturer
Noorul Islam College, Nagarcoil
Dr.Jaquline
RA
NK
3
Dr.Selvakumar
Lecturer
Annamalai University
4
Mr.Burgmonds
Lecturer
Annamalai University
5
Mr.K.Manickaraj
Lecturer
University College
6
Mr.Arunagiri
Lecturer
University College
7
Mrs. Rajam
Lecturer
Annamalai University
8
Mr.Benady
Lecturer
Chittur College, Palakkad
CH
AR
T
DU
RI
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Year
2003
Course
Name
Rank
M.A.
Jaculine.
J.Sakunthala
Ist
IInd
376
NG
B.A.
M.A.
Albert
Shini. S.
Muthulakshmi
Ist
Ist
IInd
B.A.
Arul S
Ist
M.A.
Jensi Roslet.S
Bindhu Merlin. S.
Ist
IInd
B.A.
Thamayanthi
Ist
M.A.
Kingsly Deva Jose.
C.
Nisha. S.
Ist
IInd
Kalpana. S.
John Prakash. A.K.
Ist
IInd
M.A.
Vidya. N.
Adlin Beula. Y.N.
Ist
IInd
B.A.
Vel Kuttalam
Ist
2004
2005
2006
B.A.
M.A.
2007
B.A.
2008
STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR NET/UGC
Sl.No.
Name
NET/JRF
Year
1
S.T. Jacqulin
NET
2002
2
Pasumathi
NET
2003
3
Santhi
NET
2003
4
Ratha Jayalakshmi
NET
2003
5
K. Manickaraj
JRF-NET
2004
6
Saravanakumar.S
NET
2005
7
Aruchami. S
NET
2007
8
Adlin Beula
NET
2007
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14. Any Other Highlights
National Seminars Conducted From 2002-2008
1. National seminar on “Humanism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of
Collegiate Education on 20th and 21st March 2004.
2. National seminars on “Kerala constribution to Tamil Literature” sponsored by
Directorate of Collegiate Education on 28th and 29th of March 2005.
3. National seminars on “Feminism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of
Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 28th and 29th of March 2006.
4. National seminars “ New Trends in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of
Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 13th and 14th of March 2007.
ONE DAY SEMINARS
In connection with the retirement farewell of Dr. M. Vetha Sagayakumar, Dr. M. Nainar, Dr.
M.M. Meeran Pillai, the Department had conducted the following one day seminars:
1. Seminar on Modern Literature on 30th March, 2005.
2. Seminar on New Trends in Modern Tamil Literature on 30 th March, 2006
3. Seminar on Literary genres on 30th March 2007.
Research Forum
For developing the research ability of the students and staff of the department, Dept. of Tamil
regularly conducting weekly research forum on every Wednesday. All the students, research
scholars and teaching staff participated and presented research articles in the forum. A
separate register for this research forum is available in the department in which the topic of
the article, name of the presenter and the list of the participants are entered.
Book Review Session
To introduce the new arrivals in the field of Tamil literature to the student and staff, the
department has arranged a book review session on every Monday. In this session latest books
and journals are reviewed by the teachers and students. Criticism and discussion in this regard
are very helpful to the scholars and students to update their literary knowledge and present
literary trend.
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Padaipparangam
Padaipparangam was constituted by the department of Tamil for developing the creativity of
the staff and students of the department. Sri. Neela Padmanabhan, Veteran Writer, poet and
Sahithya Academy Award winner inaugurated the Arangam on 30th of March 2007.
In this Arangam, seventeen poems were presented by the staff and students of the department.
Six short stories were presented by students. And also a Pattimantram (debate session) was
conducted by the students,
Padaiparangam is regularly conducted on first Friday of every month.
Publications
The Department itself, the staff and the research students have published books, souvenirs
and seminar papers etc. A collection articles entitled “Vanchi” was brought in 1978 under the
editorship of veteran Tamil Scholar Prof. C. Jesudhasan, the then UGC Awardee, through the
Research centre. During the 125th year of the college celebration in 1991, an anthology of
seminar paper was produced with the assistance of Saiva Prakasa Sabha of Trivandrum. In
the year 1994, in connection with Golden Jubilee celebration of Tamil B.A., the Department
published a special souvenir containing the articles of the seminar conducted.Collection of
four national seminar papers were has been published on 2006.Now the department has been
publishing a monthly “ Ilancheral”.
Computer Centre
The department has a mini computer centre with the assistance of UGC plan grant and is
arranged in the Head‟s room. A multimedia computer with scanner and printer is available.
Computer awareness is included in the tutorial system and is taught to the students in the
tutorial and free hours by the staff.
Tamil Association
A Tamil Association is working in the department with the B.A. and M.A. Tamil main
students as members, head of the department as patron and the permanent staff as advisers.
The Secretary is elected through election among the Tamil main students. The association
conducts many literary and cultural functions like welcoming the new comers, Inaugural
function, farewell to the final year students and valedictory function etc. The birth days of
Bharati and Bharathidasan, the famous Tamil poets are commemorated by various literary
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events. Eminent association personalities have participated in the programmes conducted
periodically. The association conducts yearly tour for study and entertainment purpose.
Extra Curricular Activities
1. Literary competition: The students are encouraged to participate in Velli
Ambalavana Munivar Memorial prize competition, His Highness Maharaja of
Travancore Thevaram prize competition, Thiruvalluvar memorial prize competition
conducted by the University of Kerala annually. Many students have won prizes in
these events. The students also took part with enthusiasm in Mahakavi Bharati‟s birth
anniversary competition conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Trivandrum. They have
won prizes for essay writing, oration and light music etc.
2. Cultural Events: Pongal, the famous Tamil festival is celebrated every year in
January with traditional fervor. Onam, Kerala‟s regional festival is celebrated with
Athappookalam, Ooonjal and Sadhya. Deepavali is celebrated with crackers and
sweets. Christmas is celebrated with the decoration of glittering stars, Christmas tree
and the procession of santhacruse. Idul Fitr Celebrations are also conducted with the
distribution of sweets etc. In all this colorful celebrations the students and staff take
part with much interest and enthusiasm
3. Sports and Games. Many of our Students were participated in the sports and games
in college and university level. Mariappan, III B A Student got II prize in Kabady at
University level.
4. Social Service: Mr. S.P. Srinivasan and Mr. K. Manickaraj, Lecturers of this
department are working as the programming officers in N.S.S. Many B.A. students
enrolled in N.C.C. and N.S.S. and participated in various camps conducted yearly.
Awards & Ranks
Teachers and students of this department have got awards and ranks at national, regional and
university level. Smt. Baby Shakeela, Lecturer received the best research paper award for the
year 2008 for her research article in Jnalathamil.
Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Lecturer of this department has been awarded first rank in Linguistics
certificate course conducted by International School of Dravidian Linguistics. Award consists
of three volumes of Dravidian Encyclopedia and presented by Prof. Dr. V.I. Subramaniam.
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Sri. Saravanakumar. S., Research scholar of this department got first prize in Velli
Ambalavana Munivar Memmorial prize, Muthumozhi Melvaippu in 2004, conducted by
University of Kerala. He also got first prize in story writing and essay writing in Tamil
conducted by the University of Calicut. He also got first prize in light music, in 2007 and first
prize in elocution (2007) conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mr. Aruchamy.S, Research scholar in this department got the prize in
elocution
conducted by Palakkad Tamil Sangam in 2006. Kumari. K. Aruna Devi, II M.A. student of
this department got first prize in elocution competititon conducted by Tamil Sangam in
2008.Kumari. Swapna, III Degree student of our department got first prize in elocution
competition conducted by saiva prakasa sabha in 2007. Ilakkiya Selvan of II Degree student
of our department got second prize in elocution competition conducted by Tamil Sangam,
Thiruvananthapuram, 2007.
15. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years
1. Since this Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above
mentioned aim.
2. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and
techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology
3. The Department will organize Seminars, Workshops, Training programmes and invited
Lectures.
A Detailed plan of action is given below
a) New Courses: Department faculties have planned to introduce some Diploma and new
courses in connection with this department. They are,
1) Functional Tamil
2) Inscriptions study
3) Manscriptology
4) Tamil Lexicography
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5) Syndicate of University of Kerala has approved the application for starting Tamil
M.Phil degree course in this department. The Government sanction for the same is on
processing. So the department will start M.Phil Tamil course on next academic year
positively.
b) Library upgradation:
1. Subscription of esteemed national and international research journals
2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Botany
3. Computerized cataloguing system
) Museum : Rare books and portraits are available in this department . The
department
has planned to start a museum to preserve these items.
d) Research:
1.Construction of research wing with following facilities..
a. A well equipped seminar hall.
b. LCD Projector with Monitor.
c. Starting of Language Lab.
2.Handling of Research Projects from various agencies by the faculty members
e) Extension activities for public and students
1.
2.
3.
4.
Conduct of workshops for teachers about manuscriptlogy and Inscriptions.
Conduct of seminar on Folklore.
Conduct of workshop about Modern Theatre Arts.
Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be
made available to students from other institutions.
5. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET
6. Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent
sections, CDs, photographs and slides for projection
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
FIST-DST & SARD – KSCSTE Sponsored
FACULTY
No
Name
1
Dr. Francis Sunny
2.
D Mohanakumar
M. Sc; M. Phil
3.
E. Kunhikrishnan
M. Sc, D.E.L
K. Aravind
Krishanan
Dr. Susha
Dayanandan
M. Sc, LLB, DCPL,
DEL
M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph.
D
14 years
7 years
Research Guide
6
Dr. Evans D A
M. Sc; Ph. D
5 years
Research Guide
7
Dr. George Thomas
M. Sc; Ph. D
5 Years
Research Guide
8
9
10
11
Dr. Sugunan V S
Aruna Devi C
Sajeeb Khan
Ayana Gayathri RV
M. Sc; Ph. D
M. Sc
M. Sc
M. Sc
4 years
3 Years
3 Years
3 Years
Research Guide
4
5*
Qualification(s)
M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph.
D
Experience
26 years
Remarks
Research Guide
24years
19 years
Recent Honours
 The Department was identified under FIST program of DST, Govt. of India
during 2003-04 & allotted Rs17 lakhs as first installment.
 UGC has sanctioned Rs 7.33 lakhs for a Major Research Project entitled
“Endocrine disrupters as a major concern for physiological homeostasis” in
2004. Principal investigator – Dr. Francis Sunny
 KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala has recently sanctioned Rs 20.65 lakhs under SARD
scheme in 2006 – Project Coordinator- Dr. Francis Sunny
 Within last 5 years, 3 students were awarded Ph. D degree, 25 M. Phil degree
and about 60 Research Articles were published in reputed International and
National Journals.
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 20 Research Papers published in Peer International Journals having impact
factor more than 3 and were indexed in the International Reference site PUB
MED.
 One paper is published in the international journal proceedings of National
Academy of Sciences, New York [PNAS] having impact factor 10.5. One paper
is having 20 citations and four having 10 citations
STUDENT PROFILE
Students are admitted to B. Sc, M. Sc, M. Phil and Ph. D Courses strictly on merit basis and
as per the rules and regulations of Govt. of Kerala and University of Kerala. For M. Phil
course selection is made on the basis of a written examination. Students are admitted to Ph. D
course based on the availability of the seats.
Details of seats available for admission to various classes
Class
B. Sc
M. Sc
M.
Phil
Mer
it
28
7
4
SC/ST
LM
PH
Sports
8
3
1
2
Nil
Nil
1
Nil
Nil
1
1
Nil
SEBC/OB Total
C
12
52
4
13
05
Details of students in various classes
Class
I B. Sc
II B. Sc
III B. Sc
I M. Sc
II M. Sc
M. Phil
Research Scholars
Male
38
20
23
02
01
Nil
Nil
Female
14
13
10
13
09
05
07
Results of University examination since 2005
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Total
52
33
33
15
10
05
07
No. of
Total
Year
Class
Stude
Streng nts
th
appea
red
B. Sc
2005
Total
No. of
First
Student
class
s Passed
d
class
class
% of
Ran
Pass
k
33
20
8
05
83
Nil
M. Sc 12
12
11
10
1
Nil
92
Nil
M.
05
05
All secured ” A”
05
100
Grade
40
36
34
23
08
03
85
Nil
M. Sc 12
12
12
12
Nil
Nil
100
Nil
M.
05
05
All secured ” A”
05
Phil
B. Sc
100
Grade
40
34
33
24
7
02
33
Nil
M. Sc 12
12
9
9
Nil
Nil
75
Nil
M.
05
05
All secured ” A”
05
Phil
100
Grade
40
32
29
24
3
2
91
3RD
M. Sc 12
10
10
10
Nil
Nil
100
Nil
M.
05
05
All secured ” A”
B. Sc
2008
nd
35
B. Sc
2007
Thir
40
Phil
2006
Seco
05
Phil
100
Grade
nd SS : Third Rank, B. Sc Zoology, 2008
Ranks Secured by students from other colleges currently studying in this Dept.
Mini V S, M Phil student
First Rank, Kerala University, M Sc Zoology, 2008
STUDENTS QUALIFIED NET/UGC/CSIR FELLOWSHIP
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Hyarunisa
Ajitha
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Priorty AREA of research, on going research projects and publications
This department has been recognized as a Research Center by the University of Kerala; The
Department is conducting regular M. Phil Course in Zoology and provides facilities for
Research Scholars to do research at molecular level. The Department has competent faculty
members to supervise research work.
The Department has separate Research laboratories for Staff and Students and a common
instrumentation room. Some of the major equipments and facilities available in the
department include different types of dissection microscopes and compound microscopes
such as phase contrast, interference and polarized light microscopes with photo micrographic
facilities. In addition, a cryostat and a micromanipulator are available in the Department.
Analytical instruments available includes such as UV - VIS spectrometer, High speed
refrigerated centrifuge, Electrophoresis unit, Double distillation unit, Electronic precision
balance, Laminar Air flow, Cryostat Microtome, Rotary Microtome, Deep freezer, Oven,
Flame photometer, Different types of pH meter, Oxygen analyzer, Densitometer, Water
baths, Oxygen supply unit, Soil mesh etc. The Department has been conducting Research
programmes in the following thrust areas.
 Environmental Endocrinology
 Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 Ecology, Wild life and Biodiversity
 Entomology
Major Research Projcts
Project No. 1
Principal Investigator
Dr. Francis Sunny
Funding agency
UGC
Amount received
Rs7.33 lakhs
Title of the Project
Endocrine disruptor as a concern for physiological
homeostasis in fish
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Period of Project
Project No. 2
Project coordinator
2004-07
Dr. Francis Sunny
Funding agency
KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala
Amount received
Rs 20.65 lakhs
Title of the Project
Environmental endocrinology and future research
paln
Period of Project
2006 – 09
An overview of the research activities carried out by the faculty
ENVIRONMETAL ENDOCRINOLOGY - DR. FRANCIS SUNNY
Steroid hormones have been known to be involved in various physiological responses with a
primary focus on the classical Genomic aspects of action. However, rapid actions of steroids,
which are insensitive to transcription and translation inhibitors, are recognised recently. They
are termed Nongenomic actions and are brought about mostly by membrane receptors.
Nongenomic action of steroids has not been reported previously in any teleosts. During the
past seven years research work was mainly concentrated on the modes of action, both
genomic and nongenomic action of steroid hormones in a fresh water fish, Oreochromis
mossambicus.
Different experiments were conducted to study the Genomic action of steroid hormones on
enzymes of intermediary metabolism in liver and osmoregulation in gill of the freshwater
Tilapia, O. mossambicus. The role of cortisol on gill epithelium, that of steroids on total brain
Na+- K+ ATPase activity and on plasma proteins in a freshwater fish O. mossambicus were
also investigated. The mechanism of action of hormones is separately studied by employing
protein synthesis inhibitors like actinomycin D and puromycin. Nongenomic steroid effect is
so far not attempted in any poikilotherm, especially in teleosts. Short-term rapid effects of
steroids are studied both in vivo and in vitro on enzymes of osmoregulation and lipogenesis.
The mode of action was studied by employing actinomycin D prior to hormone treatment.
It is evident that steroid hormones influenced intermediary metabolism and osmoregulation in
this fish by two different mechanisms of action (Sunny & Oommen, 2000; 2001; 2002a, b).
The nongenomic action of steroids on osmoregulation is the first of this kind in a fish (Sunny
& Oommen, 2001; 2002) and that of steroids on lipid metabolism is the first report in a
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vertebrate (Sunny et al., 2002a). It can be inferred that the Genomic and Nongenomic actions
of steroids interact producing synergistic effects. The combination of the dual mechanisms
endows Steroids with considerable diversity, range and power in regulating various
physiological functions in O. mossambicus. The results of the research work were published
in International and National Journals as scientific publications and reviews and presented in
National level symposia.
Current Thrust Area
The current thrust area of research is the effect endocrine disruptors – particularly, the
estrogenic chemicals present in the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar, the polluted river
of Trivandrum city, bisphenol A and polychlorinated compounds on freshwater fish.
Recent studies revealed that the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar contain estrogenic
compounds in and strongly suggests that the concentration of sewage effluent in this river is a
major causal factor leading to the detected „estrogenic‟ effects in the fish. The results of the
present study are highly pertinent in the context of increased level and effect of endocrine
disrupting chemicals identified in the aquatic system day by day.
•
The study offer valuable suggestions, that the induction of vitellogenin and the
occurrence of ovotestis in male fish, and the activities of enzymes studied act as
potential biomarkers for the estrogenic compounds in the polluted river.
•
Histological examination of testes revealed marked reduction in testicular mass and
severely affected the development of testis resulting in the impairment of
spermatogenesis and lobular structures, increased interstitial fibrosis, accumulation of
yellow brown pigmented cells (MMCs).We could identify
some oocytes in the
testis and traced cleavage up to 16 cell stage. To the best of our knowledge, this is
the first report on self-fertilization of oocytes in the testis.
The results of study revealed that exposure to sewage effluents could impair fish
reproduction, intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation, immune response and lesions in the
liver. This impairment to the experimental model reflects the necessity for sewage treatment
before final disposal of these effluents to water drainages reaching the polluted river,
Parvathyputhenar.
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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION – E. KUNHIKRISHNAN
Conservation of biodiversity and the natural habitats has become a major concern in the
international arena in the new millennium. India is considered to be one of the twelvemegadiversity countries. The Western Ghat has been recognized as one of the Biodiversity
Hotspots in the world harbouring unique flora and fauna, majority of which are highly
endangered. Kunhikrishanan was at first interested in the Ecology of the wild animals in the
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, he studied the Shola Ecology in the Eravikulam
National Park in the high altitudes of the southern Western Ghat. These provided him an
opportunity to understand the rich diversity of the flora and fauna in the region. Gradually his
interests widened and started photo-documentation of animals and plants. Now he has a
collection of photographs, which include many rare species such as the balsams Impatiens
munnarensis, I. anamudica, which are supposed to be 'extinct'. There is a collection of
photographs of about 200 species of butterflies of the Western Ghats many of which appeared
in the 'Butterflies of Peninsular India' published by The Indian Academy of Science and
University Press under the leadership of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The
amphibian and reptilian photographs have been published in the 'Hand book of Reptiles and
Amphibians of India' written by J. C. Daniel and published by Bombay Natural History
Society. At present he is engaged in the Ecology and Biogeography of the endemic
butterflies, amphibians and reptiles of the Western Ghats.
PH. Ds AWARDED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Name of
Title of the Thesis
Year
Supervising teacher
2000
Dr. S. Sreekumar
Student
Studies on Herpobdelloidea
Deepa
indica Kaburaki and Paraclepsis
Chandran
vulnifera Harding Annelida:
Hirudinoidea) from south India
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Regulation of digestive enzyme
secretion by neuropeptide with
S.Jaya
emphasis on structure-activity
FIP
relationship in Opisina
2002
Dr. S. Sreekumar
2004
Dr. S. Sreekumar
2006
Dr. Jayasree Nair
2008
Dr. Francis Sunny
arenosella (Lepidoptera:
Cryptophasidae)
Sobitha Rani
Studies on Myxosporean
FIP
parasites of Fishes of Kerala
Manju
Sewage effluents as a concern
RN Binitha
for physiological homeostasis
list of publications by faculty members
Francis Sunny, Annamma Jacob &
Oommen V Oommen 2003. Genomic effect of glucocorticoids on enzymes of
intermediary metabolism in Oreochromis mossambicus. Endocrine Research, Mercel
Dekker, Inc. 29(2), 119-132.
Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004, Effects of steroid hormones on total brain Na +
- K+ ATPase activity in Oreochromis mossambicus, Indian J Exp Biol. 42(3):283-7..
Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004. Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of
effect of cortisol on chloride cells of Oreochromis mossambicus. Indian J Exp Biol.
42(4):398-402.
Oommen O. V., Francis Sunny., Smita, M., George, J. M., Sreejith, P., Beyo, R. S., Divya,
L., Vijayasree, A. S., Manju, M., Johnson, C and Akbarsha, M. A. 2005. Endocrine
regulation of metabolism, oxidative stress and reproduction: Physiological implications
of functional interactions. Chapter, Proc. XXIII National Symp. Reprod. Biol. Comp.
Endocrinol. 2005
P Sreejith, R S.Beyo, G Prasad, Francis Sunny & Oommen O V (2007). Thyroid status alters
gill ionic metabolism and chloride cell morphology as evidenced by scanning electron
microscopy in a teleost Anabas testudineus (Bloch): short and long term in vivo study.
Indian J. Exp. Biol. 45, 1015-1021.
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Chapter in Book.
Oommen O.V, Sunny F, Smita M, George J M, Sreejith P, Beyo R S, Divya L, Vijayasree A
S, Manju M, Johnson C & Akbarsha M A (2007) Endocrine regulation of
metabolism: Physiological implications of functional interactions (Ed.S.K. Maitra),
M/S Daya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi - 110 035, India pp 320-345.
LEARNING RECOURSES OF THE DEPARTMENT
LIBRARY
Department takes great pride in our library, which is one of the oldest libraries in the state.
The books available in the various branches of Zoology are unsurpassed in their quality and
rarity.
Library parted off from the General College Library and commenced its separate existence
from 1922 onwards. It started with a modest number of about 120 volumes. Most of the
books were having a generalized concept of biology and had a poetic and philosophical
charm in their presentations. It may be noted that among the first 120 volumes, 50 volumes
were the prestigious Fauna of British India, indicating the vision of our founding teachers.
From the year 1922 to 1923 there was a steady addition of books to the library. The complete
set of Treate de Zoologue by Delaque and Herward and the LMBC Memoirs Monographs
Series (26 Volumes) were purchased during this period.
The first consignment of Journals arrived during 1931. The complete volumes of the Records
of the Indian Museum Vol. I to Vol. XXXI (from 1926 to 1930) and the Proceedings of the
Zoological Society of London (Volumes from 1924 to 1930) were added to the collection.
Along with these the Annals and Magazines of Natural History (Volumes for the period form
1926 to 1930), Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science (volumes for the period form
1924 to 1927), Memoirs of Indian Museum (volumes for the period form 1924 to 1929)
Quarterly Review of Entomology etc. were also subscribed to.
The books purchased during the period from 1947 to 1960 give a clear indication of the kind
of Research activities going on in the Department. Almost all the prestigious Journals in
Zoology available were subscribed and the trend continued up to 1975. During the late 70‟s
the amount earmarked as subscription for Journals were allotted to the University Library
under the University of Kerala as it was claimed a larger number of the student community
could make use of these Journals. A major syllabi revision both at the UG and PG levels also
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occurred during this time. This change in the curriculum is well reflected in the kind of books
purchased during the period.
Though from 1975 onwards the annual fund allocation to the Department Library was
meager, we have always strived to keep abreast with the ever-expanding frontiers of scientific
knowledge.
At present the library has a collection of about 4000 volumes of textbooks. The books
represent all classical fields of Zoology. Modern subjects like Biotechnology, Immunology,
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biostatistics and books on Computer Applications
are also available. The library can boast of certain rare editions like the Indian Insect Life by
Lefroy (1902), Some South Indian Insects by Fletcher (1914), The Nidification of the Birds
of the Indian Empire by Stuert Baker (1932), Life and Letters of T. H. Huxley, complete
works of J. Huxley (some volumes of which were autographed by the author during his visit
to the Department) to mention a few.
In spite of these entire one often feels that the number of books annually purchased is
inadequate. Besides it is high time that the library is modernized with computerized facilities
for browsing and indexing and with enough terminals for Internet access and also to view the
interactive educational CD‟s that are flooding the market. Many books in the library are very
old and rare. They must be urgently copied with scanners and written on to CDs so that they
could be preserved for posterity, because they are the foundations on which the edifice of
modern biology is built.
MUSEUM
The Department Museum has specimens preserved wet, dry, stuffed, and mounted on slides
and a collection of models and skeletons. Almost all-major groups of animals are represented
in the museum.
An array of imported scale models in plaster of Paris is available for the students. The
complete anatomy of human body, some animals and models of embryology are also
available.
The osteology section contains a good collection of Pisces, amphibian, reptilian and avian
skeletons. Complete skeletons or skulls of almost all mammalian families are displayed in the
museum. Many of skeletons are donations from the Natural History Museums of London and
Paris. Complete mounted skeletons of Platypus, Kangaroo, Goat, Sheep, Dolphins etc can
evoke curiosity in the viewers.
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The mounted skeleton of the baby whale in the museum is a testimony to the
student – teacher relationship and the commitment of the students to their
studies, because the students themselves transported the whole skeleton from
Tutucorin Coast to Trivandrum during a study tour.
The Department Museum can claim a unique place among the Zoological Museums of
Colleges as it possesses one of the largest collection of fossil specimens and minerals.
COMPUTER LAB
The department has air-conditioned computer lab with one server, 6 PCs with net work
facility. All computers are provided with internet connection.
LABORATORIES
The department has well equipped laboratories for UG main and subsidiary classes, separate
laboratories for I and II year PG students. Modernized separate laboratories with low roof,
floor tiled and air conditioners for M. Phil students and research scholars were recently
established with the help of fund received from, UGC, DST and KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala
for doing all types of molecular biology experiments, biochemical enzymes assays, histology,
histochemistry, electrophoresis, western blotting etc.
OTHER RESOURCES
 Remedial coaching: The Department is having students from educationally
backward community of Munnar and Attappadi regions of Kerala as well as the
students from the Union territory, Laccadive Islands. As the students from these
sectors find it difficult to cope up with the new curriculum, the department is
planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities in the
department. Remedial teaching is being organized on working days, after the
regular teaching hours of the college or before the starting of classes whichever
is convenient for the students. However remedial teaching is being organized
during the holidays and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need
of such intensive coaching.
 Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination: The faculty of the department with
the help of other life science departments planning to conduct coaching class for UGCCSIR NET examination in Life Sciences students of the College.
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Internet browsing and communication facility: Department provide facility for
internet browsing and communication for the PG, M. Phil students and research scholars
of the department.
 Computer awareness programme: Department is planning to provide facility for the
creation of basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the
students of the department and for P G students the facility is made available for their
project report preparation and power point presentation.
 Department Alumni: An active community of the old students of the department is
meeting frequently at the department. The Alumni is actively engaged in the
developmental programmes of the department. The community maintains interaction
through the website „Unizoa‟ at www.orkut.com.
 Conduct of seminars and workshops: The Department of planning to organize few
State level / National seminars.
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Conduct of Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition: Every year,
department organizes Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition.
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Department Grievance Cell: Department is having an actively working grievance cell
and one of the faculty is coordinating the activities of the grievance cell. Students are
freely approaching the grievance cell.
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Students‟ library: The UG students of this department maintaining a student‟s library.
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Nature Club („Ecofriends‟): Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature
club registered with World Wide Fund for conservation of Nature and Natural resources.
Students of Botany and Zoology department are the members of the club and they
actively participate in the awareness programmes on nature conservation. WWF is
coordinating the activities and supply the reading materials required for the students in
creating awareness on biodiversity conservation.
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Seminar hall
The department has a well equipped seminar hall with LCD and OHP facilities.
MODERN TECAHING METHODS PRACTICED
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Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty of the
department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching in addition to the
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lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD display utilizing
power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by over head projectors.
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PG and M. Phil students utilize the LCD facility for presenting their seminars while
research scholars utilize the facility for presenting their research work.
PARTICIPATION/ CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHERS TO ACADEMIC
ACTIVITIES
REFRESHER COUSES
DR. FRANCIS SUNNY
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Ecology
Physiology
Biotechnology
Cell physiology
Cytogenetics
:13 to17 March 1989
: 26 –2-1991 to 21-3-1991
:29-7-1993 to 19-8-1993
: 27 12-1994 to 171-1995
:22 –3-1996 to 12 4-1996
E KUNHIKRISHANAN
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Environmental Biology
Cell physiology
Biodiversity
Environmental Science
: Jun-July, 1992
:27 -12-1994 to 17-1-1995
: 28-1-1999 to 18-2-1999
:13-3-2002 to 4-4-2002
ARAVIND KRISHNAN
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Life Science
: 4-7-2002 to 25-7-2002
SEMINAR, SYMPOSIUM, WORKHSHOP ATTENDED/ PAPER PRESENTED
DR. FRANCIS SUNNY
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SRBCE National Symposium
:
Trivandrum 1998
Entomocongress International
:
Trivandrum 2000
th
14 International Congress of Comparative endocrinilogy: Sorrento, Italy,2001
SRBCE National Symposium
:
Baroda 2001
Workshop on Semester system
Trivandrum 2001
SRBCE National Symposium
:
Tiruchirappalli 2002
Human Genome Project
:
Trivandrum 2002
Environmental Science
:
Pathanapuram 2002
SRBCE National Symposium
:
Varanasi, 2003
SRBCE National Symposium
:
Chennai, 2004
Online Education & Research
Trivandrum 2004
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National Level training conflict management
SRBCE National Symposium
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International Symposium on translational research
SRBCE National Symposium
National workshop on Gene Expression Analysis
SRBCE Inter National Symposium :
SRBCE Inter National Symposium :
E Kunhikrishanan
 IAS Annual meeting
 Bird census workshop
 Nilgiri biospere workshop
 Spider workshop
 Bird Survey
 Ecologue
Trivandrum 2004
Santhiniketan, 2005
Trivandrum 2005
Roorkie 2006
Chennai 2006
Trivandrum 2007
Thruchiapally 2008
: Goa, 2000
: Mudumalai, 2001
: Coimbatore, 2001
: Parambikulam,2001
: Bandipur, 2002
:Thekkady, 2002
ARAVIND KRISHNAN
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Human Genome project Seminar
Trends in Biotechnology
: Trivandrum, 2002
:Trivandrum, 2002
DR. EVANS DA
National conference ICMR
National conference ICMR
National Seminar
International Symposium
National Seminar
1989
1990
2000
2002
2005
ARUNA DEVI C
SRBCE National Symposium
CUBS Seminar
National Seminar
Trivandrum 2007
Trivandrum 2007
2007
SAJEEB KHAN
National seminar
National Seminar
2007
2008
AYANA GAYATHRI R V
Biodiversity conservation
2008 Palakkad
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PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
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Enhancement of the exiting facilities in the research lab to the level of molecular
taxonomy and gene expression
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The faculty is planning to submit research proposals to various funding agencies
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Improvement in teaching standars by incorporating modern tools and techniques in
teaching as well as in research methodology
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The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invited
lectures
Curricular activities
The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post
graduate and research levels.
Library upgradation:
4. Subscription of peer revived national and international research journals
5. Computerized cataloguing system
Museum: Renovation of the existing museum of preserved rare animal specimens with
additional materials and effective display for enhanced learning process
Setting up of an Animal house: The department is planning to set up a repository well
equipped animal house to rear mouse, rat & guinea pig
Research
5. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members
6. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed
research wing.
Extension activities for public and students
3. Conduct of workshops for teachers in disciplines of Environmental endocrinology,
Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry
4.
Conduct of seminar in Biodiversity conservation
5.
Conduct periodical training in
6. electrophoresis techniques
7. DAN/RNA isolation
8. statistical analysis
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4. Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be
made available to students from other institutions.
7.
Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET
8.
Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections,
CDs, photographs and slides for projection
Consultancy
 Identification of animal specimens
 Consultancy on molecular biology techniques
 Consultancy on preparation of research projects, teaching aids such as specimens
and permanent sections, photographs and slides for projection.
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Declaration by the Principal
I certify that the Data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of
my knowledge.
This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussion, and no part thereof
has been outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR
during the peer team visit.
Signature of the Principal
Place:
Date:
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