CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
(a) The college ensures publicity and transparency in admission process through
Pamphlets, Cable network, Banners and through admission committee.
(b) Prospectus also contains exhaustive information regarding the process of admission, giving details of schedule and procedure for admission, courses offered and details of faculty. It contains all the information regarding different courses available in college or other co-curricular activities. It also covers detail about participation in sports, NSS, Women Cell and different study centers and add-on courses in the institution.
(c) Institutional Website : smskhalsacollege@gmail.com
(E-mail)
Website: www.smskhalsalabanacollege.org
. Contains complete information about the admission process and their relevant information. Students can easily go through it. It is a dynamic website.
(d) Cable network is also a source of publicity and transparency in admission process.
(e) Admission notice is displayed on the notice boards with all necessary detail.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (i) merit
(ii) Common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies
(iii) Combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and
Interview
(iv) (Any other) to various programmes of the Institution.
The Criteria and process adopted for admission is based on university guidelines.
College invites applications for admission in Arts and Commerce faculties.
For Arts students minimum merit = 45%
For Commerce only = 50% college in the rural area. Our mission is to cater to the need of the weaker section and to uplift them through education.
The admission Committee provides counseling for the choice of subjects keeping in view the career of students, students can change their subjects within two weeks. Capability of the students is kept under consideration while offering them add-on-course. Application forms are invited by college at the end of June and admissions are carried out from Ist
July.

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at
Entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and
provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university
within the city/district.
Minimum percentage of marks for admission at entry level under U.G.
Programme is 35% and maximum percentage of marks is 86%.
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process?
and student profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an
effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
There is a semester system in U.G. classes. Regular class tests are taken by each lecturer in their respective subjects. Atleast before one month of final exams PTM is organized. The performance of each student is shown to their parents. The required improvement is done after the PTM.
Yes, through counter checking the institution reviews the admission process.
Students profiles is semesterly checked through PTM, class tests and
assignment.
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following
Categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the
institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
* SC/ST – Scholarship is provided by Haryana Govt to SC/ST students. The students are awarded about these scholarships through announcements and notices.
* OBC
* Women
* Differently able
* Economically weaker sections
* Minority community
* Merit, Sports
The special attention from all the faculty members is given to the following categories. Every kind of help e. g. to pay the fees or to provide books is given.

2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the
institution during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e.
reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Programme Number of applications
2009-
10
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
2009-
10
Number of students admitted
2010-
11
2011-
12
2012-
13
Under Graduate
B.A.
B.Com.
512
33
434
66
454
93
431
121
512
33
434
66
454
93
431
121
Post Graduate
PGDCA 20 06 22 11 20 06 22 11
E-Banking
Certificate
Diploma
Advance Diploma -
3
7
31
35
24
46
33
24 -
3
7
31
35 46
24 33
24
Early Child Care
Certificate
Diploma
Advance Diploma
09
26
47
5
38
42
01
09
26
47
5
38
42
01
Cosmetology
Certificate 30 21 38 36 30 21 38 36
Diploma
Advance Diploma
3
10
8
1
07
06
03
10
8
1
07
06
Fashion Designing
Certificate
Diploma
34 10 26 28 34 10 26 28
5 4 14 5 4 14
Advance Diploma 5 5 2 5 5 2
Mass Communication
Certificate 26 20 35 31 26 20 35 31
Diploma
Advance Diploma
7 7
6
21
5
7 7
6
21
5
Function English
Certificate
Diploma
39 37 42 27 39 37 42 27
03
Advance Diploma
2 10 15
7
03 2 10 15
7
Function English
Certificate
Diploma
40 18 32 65 40 18 32 65
18 14 11 19 18 14 11 19
Advance Diploma 24 8 6 12 24 8 6 12
Demand
Ratio

2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students
and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
For differently-abled students the facility of ramp is provided through the grant sanctioned by UGC.
2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and
Skills before the commencement of the programme? If ‘yes’, give details
on the process.
Yes, by taking class tests, assignments, group discussions in terms of
Knowledge and skills.
2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge
the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with
the programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment
Courses etc.
Through remedial courses and add on courses the institution bridges the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice. Students also attend extension lecture on career counseling and entering services.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender
Inclusion, environment etc.?
The college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment through various extension lectures, workshop, seminars, college magazine and women cell ..
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special
Educational/learning needs of advanced learners?
The college identifies advance learners by providing them projectors, Interactive boards, internet and special lectures in entering in services. We facilitate them with Book Bank which caters to the advanced learners of the college. N.S.S. activities are also conducted by the college.

2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information
on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the
Students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of
Society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker
Sections etc.)?
Faculty member of the college helps time to time to those students who need extra
care and attention by giving extra lectures to them. Frequent interaction with the
parents of such students are a regular feature of the college. Classes’ tests,
assignments, attendance are also checked time to time.PTM is also held at least
one month before commencement of every semester. Discussions with faculty
members for the problems of weak students with their parents are possible through
PTM.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and
evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation
blue print, etc.)
The basic academic schedule is provided by the university at the beginning of
each session. Now the session is divided into two semester courses. The
College prepares academic calendar department wise. Syllabus is also divided
into concerned lecturers
Meetings are conducted with the head of department and concerned teachers
keeping in view of all the courses.
Evaluation is conducted by the college as per university norms. There are two
internal exams in every semester. After evaluation of internal exams, marks
of assignment and attendance are submitted. It is essential for each student to appear
in these internal exams.
There is internal assessment of 20 marks as follows:
Attendance =5 marks
Two class tests=10 marks
Assignments =5 marks
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?
Yes, with IQAC in our college we get interactive board, projectors & all new methods of teaching that improves the interest of the students.

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support
structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like
Interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning
among the students?
Our institution encourages its staff members to attend orientation and
refresher courses conducted by the UGC, University and the department of
Higher Education from time to time so that they can upgrade their soft skills
and professional skills. Besides this interactive board Computers, smart
board, library facilities, interaction between students and teachers make
teaching learning an interesting process.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and
scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long
learners and innovators?
For nurturing critical thinking the students are encouraged and motivated to
participate in group discussion, debates, declamation and quiz programmes
which are conducted regularly in the college. Students give presentation in
the class to enhance their scientific temper.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty
for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources
from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
and National Mission on Education through Information and
Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources,
mobile education, etc.
Projectors and interactive board’s facilities are used by the faculty for
effective teaching.
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of
knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars,
workshops etc.)?
The faculty members upgrade their knowledge and skills through various
National or international seminars, refresher courses, orientation programmes,
workshops, and conferences. They also make best use of library books and
Journals. The students can also consult library books, attend seminars,
extension lectures and different training workshops that are organized by the
faculty time to time.

2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic,
personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional
counseling/mentoring/academic advice) provided to students?
Professional counseling for academic advice is rendered by different
Counseling cells such as sexual harassment cell, women cell.
Teachers also give time to time their physiological, social and academic
guidance to the students.
Various kind of coaching classes are organized by career counseling cell and
entry in services cell. These coaching classes are especially for SC/ BC
students but general category students are also benefited. The students not
only get coaching but also provided study material to prepare them for
competition exams e.g. jobs in railways, in banks. Two one day camp and one seven days camp is organized through N.S.S. Atleast 50 students are benefited through the N.S.S. activities done during camp.
2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by
the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the
institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative
approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student
learning?
Innovative teaching approaches adopted by the faculty in the last four years
are interactive teachings with more discussions. There are power points
presentation in the class rooms. Being rural area students are much excited
using interactive board for their studies. CD’s for different courses and
subjects are shown to students. Students are encouraged to read books on
current affairs, R-Journals, magazines, newspapers. Rural and financially weaker section student use the internet in the computer lab and enhance their knowledge.
There are group discussions between students so that they can learn and explain to each other.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning
process?
Library plays a significant role in helping students and teachers to gain knowledge and information that is needed in the process of learning and teaching.
Library resources are used to augment the teaching learning process through latest books and E-learning.

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum
Within the planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’, elaborate on the
challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome
these.
No
2.3.11how does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching
learning?
The basic academic schedule is provided by the university at the beginning
of each session. Now the session is divided into two semester courses. The
college prepares academic calendar department wise. Syllabus is also divided
in concerned lecturers
Evaluation is conducted by the college as per university norms. There are
two internal exams in each semester. After evaluation of internal exams,
marks of assignment and attendance are submitted. It is essential for
each student to appear in these internal exams.
There is internal assessment of 20 marks as follows:
Attendance =5 marks
Two class tests=10 marks
Assignments =5 marks
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by
the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of
its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the
changing requirements of the curriculum
Highest qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.

Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Temporary teachers
Ph.D.
M.Phil
PG
Part-time teachers
1 7
2
2
3
01
9
11
2
2
01
9
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Permanent teaching and non teaching staff are recruited as per Govt. / Univ. rules through a proper selection committee constituted by Director General of Higher
Education and university. Temporary teaching and non teaching staff members are recruited by selection committee of the management and Principal.
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of
qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas
(emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT,
Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the
institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.
College established two IT labs with the grant provided by UGC. College have 36 computers in IT lab and internet on 4 computers. College provide 1:1 computer facilities to student.
College started three courses in IT (certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma) .The
No. of students enrolled in the last three years is as follows:
IT 2009-10 2010-2011 2011-12
Certificate
Diploma
Advance
Diploma
Total
40
18
24
80
18
14
8
40
32
11
06
49
Many students are employed at the different computer centres and other centres on the basis of IT courses from the institution.

2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four
Years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing
the teacher quality. a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Academic Staff Development Programmes
Refresher courses
HRD programmes
Orientation programmes
Staff training conducted by the university
Number of faculty nominated
4
1
2
2
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc
15
5 b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching learning

Teaching learning methods/approaches

Personality development programme and faculty development programme for teaching and non-teaching.

Programme on Time Management and Stress Management.

Selection, development and use of enrichment materials

Audio Visual Aids/multimedia
Time and again the faculty makes optimum usage of IT, Multimedia, Smart
Boards etc. Curriculum of add on courses is framed by the institution. Various training programs from reputed companies are held. Teachers from department of
Computer help and guide the faculty with regards to usage of ICT library facility for easy reference is available. c) Percentage of faculty
* invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
organized by external professional agencies : 10%
* participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
recognized by national/ international professional bodies : 90%
* presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or
recognized by professional agencies : 50%

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing
research grants, study leave, support for research and academic
publications teaching experience in other national institutions and
specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)
Yes, there is a provision to recharge teachers by providing them research grants by
U.G.C. and other agencies, study leave, support for research etc as and when required. Our faculty is frequently invited as resource person in other reputed organizations and institutions. Many of our staff members carry on their research individually.
2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the
state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during
the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and
environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the
faculty.
Nil
2.4.6
Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-learning process?
Yes, the evaluation of teachers by the students is done through feedback form. The evaluation helps in improving the quality of teaching learning, as observations of students are given top priority. The suggestions of the students are welcomed because together we make teaching learning process a challenge. Time and again the faculty makes optimum usages of IT-Multimedia, Smart Boards etc.
Curriculum of add on courses is framed by the institution. Courses like fitness and
Self Defence and Art of cooking are some of the issues that the institution gives due importance.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution
especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes?
The institution ensure that the stakeholders especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation process through college prospectus, notice board etc. and it is also communicated orally time and again.

2.5.2
What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?
An evaluation reform of the university is to introduce internal assessment system of 20 marks. This system was introduced by K.U.K in 2010-11 in phased manner.
On college level regular class tests, group discussions help the students to build confidence in them.
2.5.3
How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the
evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the
institution on its own?
Institution ensure effective implementations of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated on its own by conducting according to K.U.K norms.
Time span for exam is fixed and discipline is maintained.
The formative and summative approaches are adopted for the all round development. Various cells, courses and centre’s help in grooming the personality of a student. Assignments are included in evaluation method which helps them to know the subject better and they become confident. In order to check the accountability of students participation attendance during function is taken. Parent teacher meetings are also very useful to solve the problems of the students.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches
adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which
have positively impacted the system.
In order to measure students achievements the formative and summative approaches are adopted for the all round development. To draw the best out of a student, various cells and units help and grooming the personality of a student.
Initially, it was only test and attendance but now, assignments are included which helps them know the subject better and they become confident. The add-on courses help student to flourish in his desired field of interest. For example to check the accountability of students, participation, attendance during functions is taken. If students have some problem, it is resolved by calling their parents.
2.5.5
Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements
(Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered.

On the basis of weekly/monthly test result, the performance of the students is communicated to their parents. A PTM is held before a month of the commencement of final exams of each semester. Regular class tests are taken to judge their academic performance. Journals and magazines are given to students to prepare their assignments.
Detail of result:-
2008-09
Total
Students
Drop
Out
Pass Compt. Examination
Admission
Form
147
151
114
10
1
2
0
0
103
137
104
07
43
12
10
03
BA-I Gen Annual
BA-II Gen Annual
BA-III Gen Annual 114
148
151
B.Com-I Gen Annual 10
B.Com-II
Annual
Gen
05
B.Com-III
Annual
Gen
07
PGDCA 27
461
Summary
Total Student
Admission Form
Drop Out
Pass
461
461
03
368
Compartment 93
05
07
27
461
0
0
03
05
07
05
368
00
0
22
93

2009-10
BA-I Gen Annual
BA-II Gen Annual
212
131
BA-III Gen Annual 157
B.Com-I Gen (Ist
Sem.)
B.Com-I Gen (IInd
Sem.)
17
17
Gen B.Com-II
(Annual)
B.Com-III
(Annual)
PGDCA
Gen
08
06
17
548
1
Total
2010-11
BA-I Gen (Ist Sem.)
BA-I Gen (IInd Sem.) 160
BA-II Gen Annual
BA-III Gen Annual 115 st , 2nd,3 rd year
B.Com-I Gen (Ist
Sem.)
B.Com-I Gen (IInd
Sem.)
Total
Students
Examination
Admission
Form
212
131
157
Total
Students
548
548
Total
Students
171
146
37
39
17
17
08
06
17
548
Admission
Form
548
548
Examination
Admission
Form
164
157
144
113
36
36
Drop
Out
01 90
04 84
-
-
-
0
0
02 05
07 304
Drop
Out
07
07
Pass
98
14
17
04
06
121
43
59
10
237
Drop
Out
Pass Compt.
07 68 89
03 132 22
02 111 31
02 55 56
01 19
03 21
Compt.
03
-
04
00
16
12

B.Com-II Gen (IIIrd
Sem.)
B.Com-II Gen (IVth
Sem.
IInd, IVth & VIth
Sem.
19
18
B.Com-III
(Annual)
PGDCA
Gen
07
06
718
Total
Students
Ist, IIIrd &Vth Sem. 501
217
Total
2011-12
718
Total
Students
18
17
07
06
993
Admission
Form
488
210
698
Examination
Admission
Form
161
154
BA-I Gen (Ist Sem.) 165
BA-I Gen (IInd Sem.) 155
BA-II Gen (IIIrd
140
Sem.)
BA-II Gen (IVth
Sem.)
136
BA-III Gen Annual 144
B.Com-I Gen (Ist
Sem.)
39
B.Com-I GEN (IInd
Sem.)
B.Com-II Gen (IIIrd
Sem.)
39
31
139
136
143
39
39
31
01 09
01 14
0
0
38 578
06
Drop
Out
13
07
20
07
Drop
Out
Pass Compt.
04 96 61
01 105 48
01 89
1
82
130
33
23
18
08
02
49
54
12
06
16
13

B.Com-II Gen (IVth
Sem.
B.Com-III Gen (Vth
Sem.)
31
18
31
17 01
24
10
07
6
B.Com-III Gen (VIth
Sem.)
PGDCA
17
22
16
22
0
0
15
16 06
Total
Students
Ist, IIIrd &Vth Sem. 559
IInd, IVth & VIth
Sem.
378
Admission
Form
552
Drop
Out
07
377 01
08 Total 937 929
2.5.6 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc.
We encourage students by awarding them for their good behavior, independent learning communication skills on different functions. Best behaved and academically meritorious students are awarded time to time. For the overall developments of students we follow the guidelines and norms laid by K.U.K. Best
N.S.S. volunteers and best student of the year are awarded.
2.5.7
Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.

Yes, teachers use assessment and evaluation as an indicator for evaluation of student’s performance. Besides evaluations, academic performance, being rural section of society we face many other problems such as conservative parents, early marriage, studying in pregnancy, household chores. These problems are improved only by motivation and personalized attention to the students
2.5.8
What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to
evaluation both at the college and University level?
Yes, there is a mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation.
If a student is not satisfied with the evaluation, she may clarify with the concerned teacher and if her problem is not redressed, she then approaches the principal to clarify her problem. At university level, the students can get their answer booklets re-evaluated if not satisfied.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’ give
details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
To achieve excellence in learning, the college has a policy of fee concession to meritorious student. We also have book facilities for needy and meritorious students.
2.6.2 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the
institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended
learning outcomes?
The teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution are well structured. We abide by the academic calendar of the university. Syllabus is timely completed and audio-visual aids are used for enhanced comprehension. Journals and magazines are given to students to prepare assignments, extempore talks,
Group discussions etc. Regular class tests are taken to test their comprehension and understanding.
2.6.3
What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude) of the courses offered?
To enhance social economic relevance, many different courses are offered to the students. Workshop for motivation and the social and economic relevance is enhanced by running Add-on course which are catering to the various field of

interest of the students. All the courses have quality jobs. Students have got jobs in the college by their ability in Add-on course.
2.6.4
How does the institution collect and analyse data on student learning
outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The institution collects the data from the results of class tests, assignments and final results and analyzes the data on students learning outcome by planning more practical approach, adopting better teaching methods and providing better books.
2.6.5 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of
learning outcomes.
The institution monitors and ensures the achievements of learning outcomes by conducting examinations regularly. Attendance of the students is strictly taken care of. The various cells, clubs, units, etc of the college function effectively for the all round development of the students. Results are highlighted in prospectus, newsletter, magazines etc.
2.6.6
What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/affiliating
university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the
students? Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning
and Evaluation which the college would like to include.
Graduate attributes specified by university is passing out examination with minimum 35 % each subject. College inculcates Vedic values in their students.
Gurudwara Sahib Sangrandh is celebrated in a month in the college. Morning
Assembly is a regular feature of the college. Barsi of Sant Mohan Singh Babaji is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm.