Rama Devi Women's University,Bhubaneswar

Criterion 1: - Curricular Aspects

1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented

1.1.2 The Programmes offered by the institution focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development and their course syllabi are adequately revised to incorporate contemporary requirements

BIOTECHNOLOGY	BOTANY	COMMERCE	COMPUTER SCIENCE	CHEMISTRY
ECONOMICS	EDUCATION	ENGLISH	GENDER STUDIES	HINDI
HISTORY	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY	HOME SCIENCE	JMC	LIFE SCIENCE
MATHMATICS	MBA	ODIA	PHILOSOPHY	PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE	PSYCHOLOGY	SANSKRIT	SOCIOLOGY	STATISTICS
TEACHER EDUCATION	ZOOLOGY

List of Courses with EES

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all programmes offered during the last five years

1. Data template
2. List of new courses introduced during last 5 years

3. Minutes of Board of Studies meeting clearly specifying the syllabus approval of new courses

BIOTECHNOLOGY	BOTANY	COMMERCE	COMPUTER SCIENCE	CHEMISTRY
ECONOMICS	EDUCATION	ENGLISH	GENDER STUDIES	HINDI
HISTORY	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY	HOME SCIENCE	JMC	LIFE SCIENCE
MATHMATICS	MBA	ODIA	PHILOSOPHY	PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE	PSYCHOLOGY	SANSKRIT	SOCIOLOGY	STATISTICS
TEACHER EDUCATION	ZOOLOGY	ETHICS and VALUES	NCC	WOMEN and SOCIETY

4. Academic council meeting extract endorsing the decision of the BOS

1.3.1 Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment & Sustainability and other value framework enshrined in Sustainable Development goals and National Education Policy – 2020 into the Curriculum

1. List of courses with cross cutting issues related to professional ethics, gender, human values & environment sustainability

2. Programme-wise Syllabus details highlighted cross cutting issues

BIOTECHNOLOGY	BOTANY	COMMERCE	COMPUTER SCIENCE	CHEMISTRY
ECONOMICS	EDUCATION	ENGLISH	GENDER STUDIES	HINDI
HISTORY	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY	HOME SCIENCE	JMC	LIFE SCIENCE
MATHMATICS	MBA	ODIA	PHILOSOPHY	PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE	PSYCHOLOGY	SANSKRIT	SOCIOLOGY	STATISTICS
TEACHER EDUCATION	ZOOLOGY

3. Course on 'Ethics and Values'
4. Academic council approval for introduction of 'Women and Society' course at PG level
5. Gender Studies as a P.G. Programme
6. NCC as a GE Course

1.3.2 Number of certificate / value-added courses / Diploma Programmes offered by the institutions and online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM / e_Pathshala/ NPTEL and other recognized platforms where the students of the institution have enrolled and successfully completed during the last five years
- 1. Value added Courses
- 2. Certificate Courses

1.3.3 Percentage of Programmes that have components of field projects / research projects / internships during last five years

1. Sample internship completion letters

2. Programme and course content having elements of field projects/research projects/internships as approved by BOS.

BIOTECHNOLOGY	BOTANY	COMMERCE	COMPUTER SCIENCE	CHEMISTRY
ECONOMICS	EDUCATION	ENGLISH	GENDER STUDIES	HINDI
HISTORY	INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY	HOME SCIENCE	JMC	LIFE SCIENCE
MATHMATICS	MBA	ODIA	PHILOSOPHY	PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE	PSYCHOLOGY	SANSKRIT	SOCIOLOGY	STATISTICS
TEACHER EDUCATION	ZOOLOGY

3. List of Programs Offering Field Projects/Research Projects/Internships
4. Data template
5. Evaluated project report field work report submitted by the students for the year 2022-23

1.4.1 Structured feedback for curriculum and its transactions is regularly obtained from stakeholders like Students, Teachers, Employers, Alumni, Academic peers etc., and Feedback processes of the institution

Criterion 2: - Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1.1 Enrollment Percentage
2.1.2 Percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) as per applicable reservation policy for the first year admission year-wise during the last five years

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes to cater to differential learning needs of the student
2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
- 1. Students on Roll
- 2. Student Teacher Ratio

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experience and teachers use ICT-enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching learning process
2.3.2 The institution adopts effective Mentor-Mentee Schemes to address academics and student-psychological issues

2.4.1 Average percentage of full-time teachers appointed against the number of sanctioned posts during the last five years
2.4.2 Average percentage of full-time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B Superspeciality/D.Sc./D’Lit. during the last five years
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full-time teachers in the same institution (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year, in number of years)

2.5.1 Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year-end examination till the declaration of results during the last five years
2.5.2 Percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number of students appeared in the examinations during the last five years
2.5.3 Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination Manual/ordinance

2.6.1 The institution has stated learning outcomes (Program and Course outcomes)/graduate attributes which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents and the attainment of the same are evaluated by the institution
2.6.2 Pass percentage of students (excluding backlog students) (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)
- 1. Data template
- 2. Percentage of students of the final year (final semester) eligible for the degree programme wise/year wise.

2.7.1 Online Student Satisfaction Survey regarding the teaching-learning process.
- 1. Data template

Criterion 3: - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1.1 The institution’s Research facilities are frequently updated and there are well defined policy for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented
3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year)
3.1.3 Percentage of teachers receiving national/ international fellowship/financial support by various agencies for advanced studies/ research during the last five years
- 1. Data template
- 2. E-copies of the award letter of the teachers
3.1.4 Percentage of JRFs, SRFs among the enrolled PhD scholars in the institution during the last five years

3.2.1 Research funding received by the institution and its faculties through government and non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research project, endowment research chairs during last five years
3.2.2 Number of research projects per teacher funded by government, non-government, industry, corporate houses, international bodies during last five years

3.3.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, Indian Knowledge System (IKS) including awareness about IPR, establishment of IPR cell, Incubation centre and other initiatives for the creation and transfer of technology/knowledge and the outcomes of the same are evident
3.3.2 Total number of awards received for research/innovations by institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the last five years
- 1. Data template
- 2. e-Copies of award letters issued by the awarding agency to Teachers/students of the University for research/innovation

3.4.1 The institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research
3.4.2 Number of Patents awarded during the last five years
3.4.3 Number of Ph.Ds awarded per recognized guide during the last five years
3.4.4 Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals as notified on UGC CARE list during the last five years
- 1. Data template for list of papers published in journal listed under UGC-CARE
- 2. E-copies of the first page of the published papers during the last 5 years
  - 2023
  - 2022
  - 2021
  - 2020
  - 2019
  - 2018
- 3. List of journals with DOI nos and journal links
3.4.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes published per teacher during the last five years
- 1. List of Books/Book chapters
- 2. Year wise e-copies of the cover page/first page of the book/book chapter with ISBN no. highlighted
  - 2023
  - 2022
  - 2021
  - 2020
  - 2019
  - 2018
- 3. List of Books/book chapters published as displayed in the University website
3.4.6 E-content is developed by teachers
- 1. Data template
- 2. List of documents developed as e-contents
- 3. Summary of the e-content developed under Institutional LMS
3.4.7 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science
3.4.8 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science – h-Index of the University

3.5.1 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years

3.6.1 Outcomes of extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact and sensitizing the students to social issues and holistic development, and awards received if any during the last five years

3.6.2 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through organized forums including NSS/NCC with involvement of community year wise during the last five years.

3.7.1 Number of functional MoUs /linkage with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years

Criterion 4: - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1.1 The institution has adequate infrastructure facilities for a. teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, b. ICT enabled facilities such as smart classes, LMS etc. c. Facilities for cultural and sports activities, yoga centre, games (indoor and outdoor) gymnasium, auditorium etc
4.1.2 Percentage of expenditure excluding salary, for infrastructure development and augmentation year wise during the last five years
- 1. Expenditure details for infrastructural development in last five years in lakhs.
- 2. Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
- 3. Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority
- 4. Year-wise list of relevant documents concerning expenditure claimed for infrastructure development and augmentation (highlighted)
  - 2018-19
  - 2019-20
  - 2020-21
  - 2021-22
  - 2022-23
- 5. List of infrastructure grant received
- 6. Scanned copy of Utilization certificate

4.2.1 Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), adequate subscription to e-resources and journals are made. The library is optimally used by the faculty and students
4.2.2 Percentage expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals year wise during the last five years
- 1. Institutional data in the prescribed format
- 2. Annual expenditure for the purchase of books for last five years as per data template
- 3. Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to be signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority
- 4. Year-wise list of relevant documents concerning expenditure claimed for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals (highlighted)
  - 2018-19
  - 2019-20
  - 2020-21
  - 2021-22
  - 2022-23
- 5. List of bills paid for the purchase of the books and journals of last five years

4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection
- 1. Year-wise Internet Bandwidth Subscription
- 2. Copy of payment/procurement order for IT facilities
4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
4.3.3 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development and other resource development

4.4.1 Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilising physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Criterion 5: - Student Support and Progression

5.1.1 Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years
5.1.2 Efforts taken by the institution to provide career counseling including e-counseling and guidance for competitive examinations during the last five years
- 1. List of career counseling and placement cell programme of last five years.
- 2. Details of students placed during the last 5 years
5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are undertaken by the institution
5.1.4 The Institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases

5.2.1 Percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
5.2.2 Percentage of graduated students who have progressed to higher education year-wise during last five years
5.2.3 Percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations out of the graduated students during the last five years

5.3.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years
5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution
5.3.3 The institution conducts /organizes following activities

5.4.1 Alumni contribution during the last five years to the University through registered Alumni Association
- 1. Annual audited statements of accounts of Alumni association of RDWU highlighting the Alumni contribution duly signed by the chartered accountant/Finance office
- 2. List of alumni members with the amount contributed year wise.
5.4.2 Alumni contributes and engages significantly to the development of University through academic and other support system

Criterion 6: - Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1.1 The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and functioning of the Institutional bodies are effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative set-up, appointment, service rules, procedures etc.

6.2.1 The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and functioning of the Institutional bodies are effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative set-up, appointment, service rules, procedures etc.
6.2.2 Institution Implements e-governance in its operations

6.3.1 The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/progression
6.3.2 Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
- Data template
- 2018-1 2018-2 2018-3
- 2019-1 2019-2 2019-3 2019-4 2019-5 2019-6 2019-7 2019-8
- 2021-1 2021-2 2021-3 2021-4 2021-5
- 2022-1 2022-2 2022-3
- 2023-1 2023-2
- Year wise list and link of e-copies of financial support provided to teachers to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years
6.3.3 Percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)/ Management Development Programs (MDP) during the last five years

6.4.1 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds other than salary and fees and the optimal utilisation of resources
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from government bodies/non government and philanthropists during the last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V )
6.4.3 Institution regularly conducts internal and external financial audits

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)/ Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes, by constantly reviewing the teaching-learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes, at periodic intervals
6.5.2 Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance:
6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of first cycle NAAC A/A)

Criterion 7: - Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1.1 Institution has initiated Gender audit and measure for the promotion of gender equity
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures
7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste
7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution
7.1.7 The Institution has Differently-abled (Divyangjan) friendly, barrier free environment
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and such other diversities
- 1. Mentor and Mentee Practice list Details
- 2. Inclusivity-analysis of five years admission of the UG and PG students
- 3. Geo-Tagged Photographs representing inclusivity in the University.
- 4. Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare
- 5. Presence of Cultural Harmony and Diversity Club & Geo-tagged photographs representing the cultural diversity in the institution
- 6. Presence of mechanism for grievance redressal and maintenance of equality and harmony in the institution.
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.

7.2.1 Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the NAAC format provided in the Manual.
- Best Practice 1: 'Empowering Visually Challenged Girl students through Holistic Education'
- Best Practice 2: Nurturing Excellence through Digital Competence

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
- NCC as a Generic Elective Subject

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