SINHGAD TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY’S SINHGAD LAW COLLEGE AMBEGAON (Bk.), PUNE The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC Part – A AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14) 2013-2014 1. Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution Sinhgad Law College 1.2 Address Line 1 S.No. 10/1, Ambegaon (Bk.) Address Line 2 Pune-411041 2013-2014 Pune City/Town State Pin Code Institution e-mail address Contact Nos. Maharashtra 411041 principal_slc@sinhgad.edu 020-24350595 Name of the Head of the Institution: Tel. No. with STD Code: Dr. H. G. Kulkarni 020-24350595 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 1 9822072275 Mobile: Mrs. V. S. Khandagale Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Mobile: 9689816875 No IQAC e-mail address: 1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) OR 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC/61/A&A/52 dated 15-9-2012 (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate) www.sinhgad.edu 1.5 Website address: Web-link of the AQAR: For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc 1.6 Accreditation Details Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA 1 1st Cycle B 2.31 Year of Accreditation 2012 Validity Period 14-9-2017 nd 2 2 Cycle 3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR 2-9-2011 Page 2 1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011) i. AQAR 2012-13 submitted online to NAAC on 9-12-2013 1.9 Institutional Status University State Affiliated College Yes Constituent College Yes No √ Yes No √ Yes √ Autonomous college of UGC √ Central Private No √ Regulatory Agency approved Institution Deemed No (BCI) Type of Institution Co-education Urban Financial Status Grant-in-aid √ Men Rural Women √ Tribal UGC 2(f) Grant-in-aid + Self Financing UGC 12B Totally Self-financing √ 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts TEI (Edu) Science Engineering Commerce Law Health Science √ PEI (Phys Edu) Management Others (Specify) 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Page 3 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University No No University with Potential for Excellence No UGC-CPE DST Star Scheme No UGC-CE No UGC-Special Assistance Programme No DST-FIST No UGC-Innovative PG programmes No Any other (Specify) UGC-COP Programmes No No 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 4 2.1 No. of Teachers 1 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 2.3 No. of students 2.4 No. of Management representatives 1 2.5 No. of Alumni 2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and 1 community representatives 2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 2.8 No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 7 1 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 4 2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni 1 2 1 Faculty Others 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No √ - If yes, mention the amount 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total No. (ii) Themes 0 International 0 National 0 State 0 Institution Level 0 - 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC Organised Guest Lectures, Debate Competitions, PPT Presentations, Women’s day, Teachers Day and Send Off programmes. Visits were organised for the students. Efforts were made to improve the result of the students. 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year * Plan of Action 1. To conduct more Achievements a) Seven guest lectures were organised of eminent activities in the college personalities like judges, police personnel and senior alongwith the old ones. advocates. b) Debate Competition was held. c) Students were asked to make Power Point Presentations on different topics. d) Visits were organised to Police Station, Anti Corruption Bureau and Yerwada Central Prison. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 5 e) Six visits were organised exclusively for D.L.L. & L.W. Students f) Women’s Day was celebrated on 8-3-2014 g) Teacher’s Day was celebrated h) Send Off Programme for final year students was organised. i) Students were encouraged to participate in sports, cultural as well as academic activities held in and outside the college. 2. To improve overall Passing Percentage Improvement result of the college. Course 2012-13 2013-14 B.S.L.LL.B. 56.29% 68.85% (5 yrs) 3. To inculcate culture of Library database was increased and students were persuaded reading books amongst to take maximum benefit of the library students. 4. To improve academic Teachers followed timely advice and guidance given by qualification & quality Principal about improving their teaching ability. This is of teachers. also evident from improvement in the result of 2013-2014. New qualified staff was also recruited. 5. To improve attendance Attendance of the students was improved. of the students 6. Non-teaching staff to do Non teaching staff followed the directions given about documentation work in filing and documentation of various tasks assigned to them timely manner in a systematic and orderly manner. * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. 2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Management √ Syndicate Yes √ No Any other body Provide the details of the action taken Appropriate actions were taken. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 6 Part – B Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Number of existing Programmes Number of programmes added during the year PhD PG UG PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 5 Interdisciplinary Innovative 0 0 0 0 0 0 Level of the Programme Number of self-financing programmes Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes 0 0 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Semester 2 Trimester 0 Annual 3 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni (On all aspects) Mode of feedback : Number of programmes Online Parents Manual Employers Students Co-operating schools (for PEI) *Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. Syllabus revising authority is not the College but the University. 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. No Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 7 Criterion – II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others 16 14 0 1 2 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year 1 Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others R V R V R V R V R V 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty Guest 0 Total Visiting 4 Temporary 0 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty Attended Seminars/ papers Presented Workshops Resource Persons International level 1 1 0 National level 0 0 1 State level 5 0 0 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: Powerpoint presentations, debate competitions, visits were organised 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 220 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) Nil 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 0 0 restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR 0 75% Page 8 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage : Title of the Programme B.S.L.,LL.B. LL.B. DLL&LW D.T.L. C.C.F. & M.J. Total no. of students appeared 183 211 32 12 - Division Distinction % 0.55% 0% - I% 15.62% 0% - II % 16.94% 18.96% 59.37% 0% - III % 51.91% 33.17% 0% - Pass % 68.85% 52.13% 75.00% 0% - 2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: Meetings are held occasionally with the faculty members as well as students to monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning process. 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Number of faculty benefitted Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Refresher courses - UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme - HRD programmes - Orientation programmes - Faculty exchange programme - Staff training conducted by the university - Staff training conducted by other institutions - Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 1 Others - 2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Permanent Employees Number of Vacant Positions Number of permanent positions filled during the Year Number of positions filled temporarily Administrative Staff 4 0 2 0 Technical Staff - - - - Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 9 Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution Teaching staff is encouraged to undertake research activities. Faculty members are always promoted and assisted for getting themselves registered for Ph.D 3.2 Details regarding major projects Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.3 Ongoing - Sanctioned - Submitted - Ongoing - Sanctioned - Submitted - Details regarding minor projects Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.4 Completed - Completed - Details on research publications International Peer Review Journals Non-Peer Review Journals e-Journals Conference proceedings 2 - National Others - - 3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range - Average h-index - - Nos. in SCOPUS - 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Major projects Minor Projects Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) Total Duration Year - Name of the funding Agency - Total grant sanctioned 0 0 0 0 Received - - 0 0 - - 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 10 3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books 0 ii) Without ISBN No. 0 0 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP 0 3.9 For colleges DPE 0 Autonomy 0 INSPIRE 0 CAS CPE CE 3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution Level Number Sponsoring agencies DST-FIST 0 DBT Scheme/funds 0 0 DBT Star Scheme 0 0 Any Other (specify) 0 0 Nil International National State 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 3.13 No. of collaborations International 3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 0 National University College 0 0 0 0 0 Any other 0 0 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : From Funding agency 0 Total 0 3.16 No. of patents received this year From Management of University/College Type of Patent National International Commercialised Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Applied Granted Applied Granted Applied Granted 0 Number - - Page 11 3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year Total International National State University Dist College 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 1 7 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 0 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF 0 SRF 0 Project Fellows Any other 0 0 3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level 0 State level National level 0 International level University level 0 State level 0 International level 0 State level 0 0 0 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: National level 0 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level National level 0 0 International level 0 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level National level Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR 0 0 State level International level 0 0 Page 12 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University forum 0 College forum 0 NCC 0 NSS 0 Any other 1 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Blood Donation Camp was organised wherein faculty members as well as students participated Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Campus area Class rooms Existing 0.68 acres 16 Newly created - Source of Fund Total 0.68 acres - 16 Laboratories 0 1 Parent Institute 1 10.97 0.90 Fee income and Funds from Pune University 11.87 Seminar Halls No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 4.2 Computerization of administration and library Library and administration of the college has been completely computerised. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 13 4.3 Library services: Text Books Reference Books e-Books Journals Digital Database CD & Video Others (specify) Bound Journals Existing No. Value 1120 3,50,249.51 1446 4,59,970.36 15 01 34 1145 Newly added No. Value 667 2,27,502.125 991 2,04,465.17 30 52 2,50,391.00 01 1,20,000 - 44,478.00 7350 - No. 1787 2437 30 67 02 34 1145 Total Value 5,77,751.63 6,64,435.53 2,94,869.00 1,27,350 - 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Total Computers Computer Labs Internet Browsing Centres Computer Centres Office Departments Others Existing 16 1 16 0 0 1 - - Added 21 0 21 0 0 0 - - Total 37 1 37 0 0 1 - - 4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.) All the teaching staff was provided with Computers with internet access. Teachers were guided to use ICT methods in their daily work. All the teaching as well as non - teaching staff were asked to create their individual profiles on the Institute’s website and all leave applications are required to be filed online itself. 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : i) ICT 11,700 ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 2,24,788 iii) Equipments - iv) Others - Total : 2,36,488 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 14 Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services Students are notified time to time about various activities like guest lectures , debate competitions, etc. They are also encouraged to use computer and internet access as well as the rich library source made available for them. For this purpose they are also provided with free Wi-Fi facility within the campus. Students are also promoted to participate in different competitions held in other institutions. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression Principal holds meeting with the students from time to time. Students are persuaded to take maximum benefit of various facilities made available to them by the institution. 5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG 350 PG (b) No. of students outside the state 106 (c) No. of international students 0 Men No 237 % 60 Ph. D. No 158 Women Others 45 % 40 Last Year General 225 SC ST OBC 8 18 This Year Physically Challenged Total 0 285 34 Demand ratio General SC 343 ST OBC Physically Total Challenged 15 13 24 0 395 Dropout % 0 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) - No. of students beneficiaries - Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 15 5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET 0 SET/SLET 0 GATE 0 CAT 0 IAS/IPS etc 0 State PSC 0 UPSC 0 Others 0 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance Guidance was given by faculty members to the students so as to make them aware of various avenues available for them after becoming a law graduate. No. of students benefitted About 200 5.7 Details of campus placement On campus Off Campus Number of Organizations Visited Number of Students Participated Number of Students Placed 2 15 0 Number of Students Placed 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Women’s day was celebrated on 8th March, 2014 as a mark of respect for the women community. 5.9 Students Activities 5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level 1 National level 1 International level - - International level - No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level 5.9.2 - National level No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports : State/ University level 1 National level Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR 2 International level - Page 16 Cultural: State/ University level - - National level - International level 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of students Amount Financial support from institution 10 6200 Financial support from government 12 Financial support from other sources Number of students who received International/ National recognitions 5.11 Student organised / initiatives : State/ University level 0 National level 0 International level 0 Exhibition: State/ University level 0 National level 0 International level 0 Fairs 5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 2 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: ______________________________________ Criterion – VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution Holistic development of students and teachers is what we believe in & work for. We strive to achieve this by imbibing an unique value system, transparent work culture, excellent academic and physical environment conducive to learning, creativity and technology transfer. Our mandate is to generate, preserve and share knowledge for developing a vibrant society. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System Yes 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: 6.3.1 Curriculum Development The University only has authority for Curriculum Development. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 17 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning Teachers were encouraged to use ICT methods. PPT presentations and Debate competition were organised. 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation Internal examination was conducted to track the progress of the students. 6.3.4 Research and Development Teachers were encouraged to improve their research experience by participating in various conferences and seminars. They were also persuaded for doing Ph.D. 6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation Library database (physical as well as online) was increased. Seminar hall, Moot Court Hall was created. 6.3.6 Human Resource Management Principal manages this aspect by allocating different works to the staff having expertise in the same. For this purpose various committees were formed to get maximum benefit of division of work. 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment Eleven new qualified teaching and two new administrative as well as three non-teaching support staff was recruited. 6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration Six Industrial visits were organised for D.L.L. & L.W. students . 6.3.9 Admission of Students College participated in various educational exhibitions for informing about various courses in law offered by the college. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 18 6.4 Welfare schemes for Provident Fund, G.I.S., E.M.B.F., free medical facilities at SKN Hospital, Narhe. Provident Fund, G.I.S., E.M.B.F., free medical facilities at SKN Hospital, Narhe. Students Safety Insurance Policy Teaching Non teaching Students Rs. 59, 74, 827/- 6.5 Total corpus fund generated 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes √ No 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? Audit Type External Yes/No Internal Agency Academic Administrative Yes M/S. K.S. Mali & Co. Yes/No Authority Yes Principal Yes Internal Audit Department 6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes No For PG Programmes Yes No √ 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? Not applicable 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? - Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 19 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Alumni Association is constantly in touch with the college authorities and they are consulted from time to time for improving the working of the college. 6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association - 6.13 Development programmes for support staff Training programmes are organised for support staff by the Institute. Apart from this they are also sent for meetings and trainings held at University Level. 6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly Tree Plantation in and around the campus has been done to maintain the ecological balance and to provide lush green campus for the students. Criterion – VII 7. Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details. Efforts were made to improve General Knowledge of the students and inculcate in them social responsibility 7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year More activities were conducted in the college including guest lectures, debate competition, PPT presentations, Visits, Women’s Day, etc. Efforts were made to improve result of the college by giving special attention to students who are poor in studies. Participation of students in activities conducted by other colleges and universities was increased. Library database was increased with various books and journals. New qualified teaching as well as administrative and support staff was recruited. Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 20 7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals) i) Student interaction with the Head of the Institution. *Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii) 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection Awareness was created among the students by PPT Presentation by the students on the topic: ‘How to save our Environment?’ 7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No √ 7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis) The College has prepared for itself SWOT Analysis 8. Plans of institution for next year To arrange seminars, conferences and workshops. To arrange more guest lectures so that the students can be benefitted by rich experience of eminent personalities from different fields. To arrange Moot Court Competition inviting students from different colleges to participate To hold debate and moot courts on regular basis in the college so as to groom the students with debating and mooting skills. To arrange educational tour. To enhance the participation of students in all kinds of different competitions held in other colleges. To hold innovative programmes like legal quiz which will benefit the students. Name: Mrs. V.S. Khandagale Name: Dr. H.G. Kulkarni _______________________________ _______________________________ Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC _______***_______ Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 21 SINHGAD TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY’S SINHGAD LAW COLLEGE AMBEGAON (BK.), PUNE 411 041 (Recognized by Govt. of Maharashtra, Approved by Bar Council of India and Affiliated to University of Pune) ________________________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC CALENDER 2013-2014 TERM SCHEDULE (2013-2014) Teaching Days for LL.B. & B.S.L., LL.B.: Duration Term Days First 01st July 2013 To 31st Oct 2013 090 Second 21st Nov. 2013 To 15th May 2014 130 Total No. of Days 220 (As per the rules and regulations, there should be overall 180 teaching days in a year) For LL.B. & B.S.L. LL.B. Courses: Number of Lectures conducted: Six Lectures per subject per week. A. SUMMER VACATION: 16th May 2013 to 30th June 2013 B. WINTER VACATION : 1st Nov 2013 to 20th Nov 2013 C. i) LECTURE SCHEDULE FOR THREE YEARS LL.B COURSE.: (Six Lectures for each subject per week) Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 22 ii) LECTURE SCHEDULE FOR FIVE YEARS B.S.L. COURSE: (Six Lectures for each subject per week) D. WORKING DAYS: Monday to Saturday (6 days week) TIMING: Lectures – 9.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (Break – 10.40 a.m. to 11.10 a.m.) E. LIST OF HOLIDAYS: First Term Date Ramjan-Idd 09-08-2013 Rakhi Pournima 20-08-2013 Ganesh Chaturthi 09-09-2013 Anant Chaturdashi 18-09-2013 Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 02-10-2013 Bakari-Idd 16-10-2013 Second Term Date Alandi Akadashi 29-11-2013 Christmas 25-12-2013 Makar Sankranti 14-01-2014 Shiv Jayanti 19-02-2014 Ambedkar Jayanti 14-04-2014 Maharashtra Din 01-05-2014 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 23 ANNEXURE II: BEST PRACTICES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title of the Practice Student Interaction with Head of the Institution Goal The main aim of this practice is to adopt a Student Centric Approach. In an educational institution students are the beneficiaries. It is necessary to ascertain whether the aspirations of the students from the institution are met out or not. With the help of this practice it becomes easier for the institution to understand as to whether the students are satisfied with services offered by the institution and what needs to be done so as to meet the students requirements. The Context The main challenge was to inculcate trust and confidence among the students that they can share anything in their mind fearlessly. The Practice General trend in educational institutions is that the Head of the Institution is looked upon with extreme respect accompanied with lot of fear by the students. Though this is good on one side but it also makes the Head of the Institution indifferent towards the problems and difficulties faced by the students. He is mostly inapproachable to the students. So as to remove this trend, we decided to implement a practice whereby the students can feel free to discuss any of their problems and can also share their views about working of the institution. For implementing this practice students database with email ids and contact numbers is kept ready. With the help of this database, students are called upon by the Head of Institution frequently in different groups. Questions with respect to quality of teaching, assistance of administrative staff, cleanliness and hygiene maintenance, library, computer labs, hostel facilities, mess, guest lectures held, etc. are asked to the students. They are made comfortable to share their views openly. Considering the reactions of the students, appropriate instructions are given to the teaching, administrative and support staff. Afterwards again the feedback is taken from the students to understand as to whether the directions have been properly implemented or not. Evidence of Success The practice has been successful to a great extent and has acted as a check on the actions of the teaching and non-teaching staff. They perform their duties more meticulously as they are aware that any dereliction on their part is going to be reported to the Head of the Institution. Problems Encountered and Resources Required No major problems were encountered Contact Details Name of the Principal: Dr. H.G. Kulkarni Name of the Institution: Sinhgad Law College City: Pune Pin Code: 411041 Accredited Status: Accredited with B Grade Work Phone: 020-24350595 Fax: 020-24350595 Website: www.sinhgad.edu E-mail: principal_slc@sinhgad.edu Mobile: 9822072275 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 24