MLA ACADEMY OF HIGHER LEARNING

Malleswaram Ladies’ Association (R)

ACADEMY OF HIGHER
LEARNING

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Submitted to
National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC)
Bangalore.
2017-18

MLA Academy of Higher Learning

14TH Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003.
Tel: 080-23462632 E-mail : mla_hl@yahoo.co.in
www.mlahl.org

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through
its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the
institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the
perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For
example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A

AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14) 2017-18

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution MLA Academy of Higher Learning

1.2 Address Line 1 14th Cross, Malleswaram

Address Line 2 Bangalore

Bangalore
City/Town

State
Karnataka

Pin Code 560003

mla_hl@yahoo.co.in
Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos. 080-23462632

Dr.P.V.Padmaja
Name of the Head of the Institution:

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Tel. No. with STD Code: 080-23462633

Mobile: 91-9845434477

Ms.Suma.T.S
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile: 91-9844356043

iqacahl@gmail.com
IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) KACOGNI5073

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: ----

(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.mlaahl.org
1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR: www.mlaahl.org/iqac/manual.pdf

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA
Accreditation Period
1 1st Cycle B 2.32 2014 5 years

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1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 12/07/2011

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)

AQAR 2014-15 submitted to NAAC on 08/05/2015

1.9 Institutional Status

University State - Central - Deemed - Private -

Affiliated College Yes No -

Constituent College Yes - No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes - No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes - No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UG

- C 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing - Totally Self-financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts - Science - Commerce Law - PEI (Phys Edu) -

TEI (Edu) - Engineering - Health Science - Management

Others (Specify) _____

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1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Bangalore University

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University NA

University with Potential for Excellence NA UGC-CPE NA

DST Star Scheme NA UGC-CE NA

UGC-Special Assistance Programme NA DST-FIST NA

UGC-Innovative PG programmes NA Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes NA

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 05

01
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students 02

2.4 No. of Management representatives 01

2.5 No. of Alumni 01

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

01
community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists -

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2.8 No. of other External Experts 01

2.9 Total No. of members 12

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 26

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 12 Faculty 09

Non-Teaching Staff /Students 03 Alumni - Others 02

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 Nos. 01 International National State 1 Institution Level

(ii) Themes “Understanding the new format of Assessment and Accreditation of affiliated
Colleges by NAAC” in association with Bangalore University First Grade
College Principals’ Association

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

 Series of discussion sessions was conducted among AHL faculty members to understand the
NAAC new format of assessment
 Organised a workshop on “Understanding the new format of Assessment and Accreditation of
affiliated Colleges by NAAC” in association with Bangalore University First Grade College
Principals’ Association
 Relooking into the vision and mission statement of the Institution
 Redesigning of the institution website

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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 Achievements

IQAC to organize a seminar on quality in Organised a workshop “Understanding the new
HEIs format of Assessment and Accreditation of
affiliated Colleges by NAAC” in association
with Bangalore University First Grade College
Principal’s association
Introduce new program to bring in Introduced PGDHRM program
academic flexibility
Introduction of WEBOPAC in library Installation of WEBOPAC
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No -

Management Syndicate - Any other body -

Provide the details of the action taken

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Part – B
Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Number of value
Number of Number of Number of
Level of the added / Career
existing programmes added self-financing
Programme Oriented
Programmes during the year programmes
programmes
PhD - - -
PG 01 - 01 -
UG 02 - 02 -
PG Diploma 01 01 -
Advanced Diploma - - - -
Diploma - - - -
Certificate - - 09
Others - - 06
Total 03 01

Interdisciplinary - - - -
Innovative - 03 - -

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS /Core /Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 03
Trimester -
Annual -

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual 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.

The college is affiliated to Bangalore University and follows the university syllabus designed by the
respective board of studies.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
NO

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty 14 13 - 01 -

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 01

Asst. Associate Professors Others Total

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Professors Professors
Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)
during the year R V R V R V R V R V

03 - - - - - - - - -

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 03 03 -

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: 05 1

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended 03 11 02
Seminars/ papers
Presented 03 04 01
Workshops
Resource Persons - 03 -

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

1. Work book
2. Participative learning
3. Activity based learning
4. Brain storming
5. Story telling way
6. Independent Learning
7. Flow Chart method, T Table
8. Case Study
9. Concept Mapping
10. Power point presentation
11. Video presentation
12. Collaborative learning
13. Mind mapping
14. Group discussion
15. Chart preparation and presentation by students
16. Peer learning and presentation
17. Student’s presentation
18. Web learning
19. Screen shot assignment
20. Role play

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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days Under graduates 180 days
during this academic year Post graduates 180 days
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination,
Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

The Institution follows examination pattern as per the guidelines prescribed by the Bangalore
University for final exams and conducts two one test and one preparatory exam. MCQ pattern is
followed for noncore papers with online pattern of test

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum - 01 01

restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 85%

2.11 Course/Programme wise

distribution of pass percentage :
B.COM
MONTH Division
Total no. of
/YEAR Distinction I II III Results Pass %
SEMESTER students
Class Class Class not
appeared
declared
I Dec 2017 97 19 19 05 - 12 50.58%
II May 2017 60 44 13 01 - - 96.66%
III Dec 2017 60 46 8 - - 01 91.52%
IV May 2017 55 42 11 - - 01 98.14%
V Dec 2017 56 16 29 7 1 01 96.36%
VI May 2017 55 41 11 - - - 94.54%

BBA
MONTH Division
/YEAR Total no. of
SEMESTER students Distinction I II III Results Pass %
appeared Class Class Class not
declared
I Dec 2017 41 08 11 - - - 46.34%
II May 2017 38 19 15 03 - - 97.36%
III Dec 2017 30 17 03 - - - 68.96%
IV May 2017 41 21 08 01 - 02 76.92%
V Dec 2017 39 13 13 02 - - 71.79%
VI May 2017 51 19 10 02 - 02 63.26%

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M.COM
MONTH Division
Total no. Of
SEMESTER /YEAR Distinction I II III Pass %
students appeared
Class Class Class
I Dec 2016 30 19 10 - - 96.67%
II June 2017 30 23 07 - - 100%
III Dec 2016 32 15 17 - - 100%
IV June 2017 32 21 11 - - 100%

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

Contribute Planning and scheduling of the activities through preparation of calendar of

events, preparation and presentation of lesson plan from teachers, Scheduling
Remedial/Reinforcement classes for slow learners
Monitor Work diary, Monthly performance report, departmental work diary
Evaluate Test, Examination, Result analysis, Internal Assessment, feedback from students

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Number of faculty
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes
benefitted
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. 13
Others 09

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of

Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled
Employees Positions positions filled temporarily
during the Year
Administrative Staff 11 02 - 03
Technical Staff - - - -

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

 Organized a faculty development program on “Scale development and validation using ‘R’
software”
 IQAC encourages all faculty members to publish at least one paper in a year
 Post graduate students are encouraged to get involved in field projects, research paper
presentation and publication

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number NA NA NA NA
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs NA NA NA NA

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number NA NA NA NA
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs NA NA NA NA

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 08 - -
Non-Peer Review Journals - - -
e-Journals - - -
Conference proceedings - 04 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 4 -5 Average -- h-index -- Nos. in SCOPUS --

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Duration Name of the Total grant Received

Nature of the Project
Year
Major projects
Minor Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects
funding Agency
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
sanctioned
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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(other than compulsory by the University)

Any other(Specify) - - - -
Total - - - -

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. - Chapters in Edited Books -

ii) Without ISBN No. -

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP -- CAS DST-FIST --

--
DPE -- DBT Scheme/funds --

3.9 For colleges Autonomy -- CPE -- DBT Star Scheme --

INSPIRE -- CE -- Any Other (specify) --

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy NIL

3.11 No. of conferences Level International National State University College

organized by the Number - 01 - 01
Institution Sponsoring - Karnataka State - - -
agencies Women’s
commission

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 03

3.13 No. of collaborations International -- National -- Any other --
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 03
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency --- From Management of University/College 1,00,000

Total 1,00,000

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3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number

Applied -
National
Granted -
Applied -
International
Granted -
Applied -
Commercialised
Granted -

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

01 - 01 - - - -

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 02

who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them 08
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution -

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF -- SRF -- Project Fellows -- Any other --

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 20 State level 20

National level 03 International level

-

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level - State level -

National level International level
02 -

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3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level - State level 01

National level - International level -

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level - State level -

National level International level
- -
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum -- College forum --

NCC -- NSS 17 Any other 27

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility

1. Celebration of World Environment Day

2. Lalbagh (Garden) cleaning twice a year
3. Plantation activity in Bangalore University (Jnanabharathi) campus
4. Conducting of environmental awareness program at schools by ECO Club volunteers
5. Cleaning of Mekhri Circle underpass
6. Celebration of International Yoga Day in association with an event organized by local MLA
Dr.Ashwathnarayan
7. Visit to Gandhi Bhavan on the occasion of celebration of 75th Quit India Movement
i.e 100 years of Champaran Satyagraha
8. Planted 100 saplings at Chikkagubbi village in association with Hasiru Mission an NGO which
believes in the concept of each one plant one.
9. On the occasion of NSS day 100 saplings were planted in Nelamangala in association with Hasiru
Mission
10. NSS unit of the college in association with Government of Karnataka and Hindu sponsored for
Cycle day a BOS initiative towards a cleaner, greener , safer and healthier Malleswaram
11. 7 days special camp for NSS volunteers at NSS Bhavan, Jnanabharathi campus. In Bhadrapur
village our NSS volunteers created awareness about cleanliness, rain water harvesting and AIDS
awareness program

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12. Blood donation camp by NSS and YRC unit of the college in association with Kidwai Memorial
Institute of Oncology
13. Participation of NSS volunteers in “Save Water” rally organized by Youth for Seva.
14. Visit to Government School
15. ‘Give paperback activity’ was conducted with youth for seva organization where old notebooks
were collected from schools, colleges and apartments and unused sheets were converted into new
books.
16. NSS volunteers regularly visit ‘Snehalaya’ a home for destitute children and spend quality time
with the children
17. Participation of NSS and YRC volunteers in Millenium voters 5K Run organised by 5K run
foundation to create awareness among new voters
18. Participation of YRC volunteers in ‘Minchina Nondani’ (Voter awareness program)
19. Visit to old age home ‘Shankari sadana’ where YRC volunteers of the college prepared food and
had lunch with the inmates followed by some entertainment programs
20. YRC unit conducted National level Advanced first aid awareness program for volunteers in
association with M.S.Ramaiah hospital at Bangalore University NSS Bhavan.
21. YRC volunteered for the blood donation camp organized by Bharath Electronics Limited

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total
Fund
Campus area 0.75 acres - - 0.75 acres
Class rooms 11 - - 11
Laboratories 02 - - 02
Seminar Halls 02 01 Institution 03

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 - 03 (LCD, Institution 03

lakh) during the current year. Laptop &
cushion chairs)
Value of the equipment purchased during the year - 1,74218 Institution 1,74,218
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Others - - - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Both administration and library is computerized

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 1926 466986 121 32548 2047 499534
Reference Books 716 360024 20 10000 736 370024
e-Books INFLIBNET and INFORMATION LIBRARY NETWORK (165809+ titles)
Journals 44 79080 - -
e-Journals 50 e-journals from Publishing India Group, 6 e-Journals from Sage Publications
One e-journal from economic and political weekly
e-journals as in INFLIBNET
171953 e resources titles available in INFLIBNET
Digital Database Database as in INFLIBNET
CD & Video 446 - 40 - 486 -
Others Issue books 671 134030 162 23807 833 157837
SC/ST books 458 84523 92 12428 550 96951
 Rs.25000 spent for e-journal subscription

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Browsing Computer Depart
Internet Office Others
Computers Labs Centres Centres -ments
Existing 84 01 All 03 - 01 3 Projec
departments tors
and libraries 12
Added 01 - - - - - - 01

Total 85 01 - 03 - 01 3 13

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4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
Up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.):
Yes

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

ICT 5,64,699
Campus Infrastructure and facilities 1,38,586
Equipments 37,340
Others 66,150
Total 8,06,775

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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
 One on one counselling is done to students and parents during admission process on various student support services like
scholarship, book bank facility, mentoring and so on
 Orientation program for new students designed and implemented by IQAC
 Preparation of prospectus
 Preparation of student information manual comprising of calendar of events highlighting the list of student related activities,
syllabus, question bank and details of books for reference
 Display of student related information on notice board and through circulars
 Sharing of information on related to fest and other events class WhatsApp group
 Feedback on students’ performance to parents through PTM

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

 Internal test and preparatory

 Sharing of student performance in PTA conducted once in a semester
 Mentoring
 Remedial classes
 Extra Curricular and CC activities record maintenance and display of the
marks

5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others

327 69 - -
(b) No. of students outside the state 03
(c) No. of international students 00
No. %
Men 19 5%
Women 377 95%

Last Year (2015-16) This Year (2016-17)

General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total
Challenged Challenged
96 50 09 218 NIL 373 68 56 8 264 NIL 396

Demand Ratio
Course Demand Ratio
BBA 1.5: 1
B.Com 1.9:1
M.Com 1.5: 1

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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

 NET coaching classes were conducted for final year post graduate students
 Numerical aptitude training for final year under graduate and post graduate students to take up
competitive exams
 College library has sufficient copies of competitive exam books

No. of students beneficiaries

All final year undergraduate and post graduate students

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 03 SET/SLET - GATE - CAT -

IAS/IPS - State PSC - UPSC - Others -
etc

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance:

Mentoring by the teacher mentors
Personal counselling by trained counsellors ( In house
and external counsellors)
Career guidance by experts from the industry

No. of students benefitted

Mentoring All students
Personal Counselling Needy students
Career guidance All students

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Number of Students Number of Number of Students Placed
Organizations Visited Participated Students Placed
07 75 75 51

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Poster competition and exhibition on gender sensitization topics

Skit performance by students on gender issues in the institution
Video presentation in the institution of a survey done by students on gender issues

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5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level
National level 03
International level -

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level -

National level 02
International level -

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level

National level
International level -

No. of medals/awards won by students in cultural events

State/ University -
level
National level 02
International level -

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of
Amount
students
Financial support from institution 54 122750
Financial support from government 137 706627
Financial support from other sources - -
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions - -

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level - National level - International level -

Exhibition: State/ University level - National level - International level -

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students -

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NO major grievances

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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision:
To be the center of excellence for capacity building of individuals through education
Mission:
 To develop human resource for nation building by imparting industry relevant knowledge, skills and competencies
 To create responsible citizens by sensitizing students towards social concern and human values
 To stand up for women empowerment
 To pursue research and disseminate research findings

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

Since our institution is affiliated to Bangalore University, the curriculum developed by the
university is followed however the teachers take the initiative of integrating the industry relevant
topics at least to the extent of 10% of the total syllabus in their teaching plan
The Add on and Enrichment programs conducted by the college is designed by both industry
experts and in house faculty keeping the requirements of the latest trends in the industry

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

 Semester wise unitized teaching plan is prepared by the faculty members

 Providing syllabus and subject wise question bank to students with Calendar of events
 One round of internal test and preparatory examination in all subjects
 Students and parents are provided regular feedback on their academic performance for
improvement through PTM
 Students are given assignments to augment the classroom learning
 Adopting various innovative teaching techniques by teachers
 Institution conducts remedial classes/reinforcement classes for needy or slow learners
 Advanced learners book bank facility is provided to encourage the advance learners
 Learning through surveys and projects
 Encouraging post graduate students to write research papers

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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 One test and one preparatory exam is conducted per semester and students are
awarded internal assessment marks on the basis of their performance.
 MCQ pattern of test is adopted for seven subjects
 Online test and preparatory exam is adopted for non core papers
 Display of internal assessment marks

6.3.4 Research and Development

 Publication of research articles in various ISBN and ISSN journals
 Conducting research workshop for faculty and students
 Student research paper presentation
 Field work by students

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Introduction of WEBOPAC in library

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 Involving staff in decision making process related to Institution, staff and students
 Representation of two faculty members in the Governing Council of the Institution
 Students are involved in decision making related to student activities
 Birthday celebrations of staff members to enhance inter personal skills
 Inclusion of Management committee member into staff grievance committee
 Provision of Grievance redressal Cell, SC / ST Cell, Student Counseling Centre, Suggestion Box, Placement
Assistance Cell, Discipline Committee, Anti Ragging cell, etc.
 Organizing training programs for the development of faculty and staff members

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

There is a systematic process of recruitment. The selection procedure involves the following steps:
For undergraduate and postgraduate levels:
 In case of a vacancy, applications from eligible candidates are invited and screened
 Suitable candidates are called for an interview by the selection committee comprising of a
management member and Principal and a external Professor who is a subject expert
nominated by the Principal
 Shortlisted candidates are asked for a demonstration lecture.
 Feedback from students is collected and also from panel members
 Suitable candidates are selected and appointment letters are issued after the candidate agrees
to the norms of the college

Guest faculty members for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are invited based on their
experience and expertise in their respective areas of teaching.

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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Setting up of NIPM student chapter in the institution in association with National Institute of
Personnel Management Karnataka Chapter

6.3.9 Admission of Students

The institution ensures publicity of its courses in the following ways:

Undergraduate Courses:
 Advertisements in annual magazines of sister institutions
 Advertisements in the local TV Channel
 Announcement on the college website
 Display of banners in strategic areas of the locality
 Distribution of pamphlets at the entrance of the college
 Word of mouth publicity
 Through alumni The college ensures transparency in the admission process through:
 Issue of application forms after notification in newspaper, media, college website and college
notice board.
 Acceptance of applications by the college office
 Preparation of a list after the applications are sorted based on the various categories and merit.
 A notification of selected list of candidates is displayed on the college notice board
 Then any queries relating to admission are answered by the admission committee comprising of
teachers and office personnel
 Admission of candidates who decide to join (from the list already announced)
 Closure of admissions once the sanctioned number of seats is filled
Postgraduate:
 Advertisements in annual magazines of sister institutions
 Advertisement on the university website
 Notification on the college website
 Display of Banners and hoardings
 Word-of-mouth publicity
 Through alumni

Since the college is affiliated to the Bangalore University,

 50% of the seats are filled by the university itself and the remaining 50% of the seats are
Management seats which are filled by the college on the basis of merit.

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching Gratuity, Maternity Leave, ESI scheme, Free Medical Camps, Employee
Provident fund, Clean drinking water, Conducive working environment, First
Aid, Canteen, Safety and security, Restrooms, Encashment of earned leave on
resignation or retirement
Non teaching Same as above
Students First Aid, Canteen, Safe Drinking Water, Breakfast to students during sports
practice sessions, Annual Health Checkups, Scholarships, Yoga and Meditation,
Safe Campus With Round-The-Clock Security

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6.5 Total corpus fund generated: NA

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 Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Yes LIC of Bangalore University No -
Administrative Yes LIC of Bangalore University No -

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

Programmes Yes No
For UG Programmes - -
For PG Programmes - -

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

NA

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
NA

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

 Alumni students help us in placements by referring the college for campus placements
or inform the placement cell of the college during drives in their companies
 Sponsoring prizes for scholarship as well as prizes in the inter college fest
 Inviting alumni to judge various events organized in the college
 Inviting alumni for expert talk
 Sharing of experiences through write ups for college newsletter and magazine

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Meeting with parents in every semester to discuss their wards performance

Parents are invited for general counseling meetings/interactions

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff

-

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

 Rainwater harvesting
 Potted plants in the corridor
 Organizing events for bringing in awareness about environmental issues
 Waste segregation
 Online collection of feedback from students, online test for non core subjects and online
casting of votes during student council election has reduced the usage of paper

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Criterion – VII 2017-18

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.

Moving towards less usage of paper the institution has taken the following initiatives:
 Replacing manual collection of feedback into online collection of feedback through Google forms
 Conducting online tests for non core subjects (MCQ pattern)
 Casting of votes online during student council election
This innovation has two fold benefits:
 Reduce the usage of paper
 Saving of time
 Instant results can be obtained

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year.

Plan of action Action Taken Report

IQAC to organize a seminar on quality in higher
education institution
Introduce new program to bring in academic
flexibility
Introduction of WEBOPAC in library
IQAC organised a workshop “Understanding the new
format of Assessment and Accreditation of affiliated
Colleges by NAAC” in association with Bangalore
University First Grade College Principal’s association
Introduced PGDHRM
Introduced WEBOPAC in library

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

1. Industry Institution Interface (Annexure – 2)

2. Inculcating Social Concern among students (Annexure – 2)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

 Plantation activity at Chikkagubbi village (100 saplings)

 Plantation activity at Nelamangala (100 saplings)
 Celebration of world environment day
 Lalbagh (Garden) cleaning twice in the year
 Plantation activity in Bangalore University (Jnanabharathi) campus
 Conducting of environmental awareness program at schools by ECO Club volunteers
 Cleaning of Mekhri Circle underpass

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (For example SWOT Analysis)

 Institution and the NSS officer of the college has received best NSS unit and NSS officer award
from “Youth empowerment and sports department NSS cell, Government of Karnataka” on 16th
May 2017.
 Principal Dr.P.V.Padmaja was felicitated by FKCCI on the occasion of International Women’s
Day for her contribution to the field of education.

SWOC ANALYSIS

STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES
o Supportive Management o Public perception is that the college is limited
o Good coaching to women students
o On time completion of syllabus
o 100% placement assistance
o Located in the heart of the city
o Inculcation of values
o Aims at holistic development
o Innovative and ICT enabled teaching
techniques
o Transparency in admission
o Highly supportive faculty members
o Adequate alumni support
o Financial assistance to students
o Good number of certificate courses and
workshops
o Adequate e-resources

OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES
o To encourage academic collaborations with o Decrease in enrollment for BBA
other institutions o Competition from nearby colleges offering the
o To encourage and increase internships in same course
corporate and other establishments o Shared campus
o To introduce new certificate/enrichment
courses
o To encourage more research projects

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8. Plans of institution for next year

 Preparation for 2nd cycle of accreditation by NAAC

 Organize a national level seminar on “Enhancing quality in HEIs-Dimensions and
Challenges”
 Taking up minor research projects

Name: Ms. Suma T S. Name: Dr.Padmaja.P.V

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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Abbreviations:

 CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

 CAT - Common Admission Test
 CBCS - Choice Based Credit System
 CE - Centre for Excellence
 COP - Career Oriented Programme
 CPE - College with Potential for Excellence
 DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence
 GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test
 NET - National Eligibility Test
 PEI - Physical Education Institution
 SAP - Special Assistance Programme
 SF - Self Financing
 SLET - State Level Eligibility Test
 TEI - Teacher Education Institution
 UPE - University with Potential Excellence
 UPSC - Union Public Service Commission C
 C & EC - Curricular & Extra – Curricular
 IA - Internal assessment.

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(Annexure-1)

Feedback Report 2017-18

The Institution collects feedback from students, parents, alumni and recruiters.

Feedback so collected is analyzed and is considered as a vital source of information for the continuous
improvement of the institution.

Students:
Feedback on teacher:
Subject wise feedback collected from the students after every semester on a five point rating scale shows
an average rating of 4 on 5 for the year 2017-18. 4 indicate a range between very good to excellent.

Feedback on facilities:
Feedbacks collected on the following facilities are as follows:
Administration - Majority of the students have rated the administration services to be good
Library – Majority of the students feel good about library services and librarian
Computer lab – Services of computer lab is rated to be good by majority of students
Sports department – Good rating is given for the sports department by majority of the students
Other facility includes drinking water, restroom, business lab, student lounge, waiting facility for
parents, canteen and usage of audio visual class room usage. Students are not satisfied with canteen and
drinking water facilities. Rest of the facilities is rated to be good.

Feedback on placements:
Majority of the students feel good about the placement services of the college and have given excellent
rating for the placement officer.

Feedback on curriculum:
Majority of the students feel good about various aspects of curriculum indicated in the feedback.

Parents:
Parents have given good rating for majority of the aspects indicated in the feedback form.

Alumni:
Alumni students have felt AHL is efficient in administrative support, lab facility, support and guidance
for higher studies and activities conducted by the college. They feel the relevance of curriculum and
impact of certificate courses offered by the college at workplace, library facility and faculty support is
highly effective.

Recruiters:
Feedback by recruiters:
Recruiters who have visited our institution for placements are of the opinion that our students are
interactive, have good communication skills, extremely well mannered and are eager to learn. They have
expressed concern over the student strength. (Less number of students)

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(Annexure 2)

Give two Best Practices of the institution

1. Inculcating Social Concern among students
2. Industry Institution Interface

Best Practice -1
a. Title of Practice
Inculcating Social Concern among students

b. Goals
 Personality Development of students through community service
 Develop capacity to meet emergencies and practice national integration and social
harmony.
 Create awareness and sensitivity among individuals to the total environment.

c. Context
In a thickly populated country like India where even after lot developmental projects under
taken by the government lot of people are below poverty line, there are problems in
infrastructural development, there is low level of sense civic sense, lack of environmental
concern, lack of abilities to meet medical emergencies among the community.

Man is a social being. Man lives in society; depending on mutual co-operation he uses shared
resources in the society. So, it is important for him to give back to the society he lives in. The
home and the educational institution of a student are the places where he imbibes the spirit of
social-service. Now, social service is considered as an important part of the activities
undertaken by educational institutions. In this regard, to inculcate social concern among
students’ College has set up mandatory unit like NSS (National Service Scheme) unit. Due,
to limitation in enrolment of student under NSS unit the college has started Youth Red Cross
Unit (YRC) and Environmental Club ( Eco Club) with some specific objectives.

d. Practice
National Service Scheme (NSS) is a student – centered programme and it is complementary
to education. It is a noble experiment in academic extension. It inculcates the spirit of
voluntary work among students and faculty through sustained community interaction in the
form of regular and special camp activities. It helps in Personality Development of students
through community service.

The college has an Eco-club named PEEPAL ‘People for Environment Protection,
Action and Legacy’ which undertakes various activities within and outside the college to
sensitize our students towards environmental issues.

The college has recently started Youth Red Cross (YRC) unit which helps students to
develop capacity to meet emergencies and practice national integration and social harmony.
The activities of this unit take students closer to the community and also help them to acquire
some training like first aid. The college PG students are also part of it.

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e. Problems encountered and resources required

The institution makes all possible effort to execute the activities within the planned time
frame and calendar. However, there are deviations extension activities plan under taken by
NSS and YRC units and Eco Club has the external agencies and community are involved,
any changes in their schedule is likely to affect the activity.

f. Evidence of Success
The various units and clubs constantly reviews and monitors various activities through the
feedback system. The feedback about the activities is taken from the students soon after the
activity. The analysis of these feedback shows that activities organised by these units and
club has enhanced social and environmental concern among the students.
The NSS unit of the college is able to get National Young Leaders Award, Best NSS
Volunteer State Award, NSS Officer got Best NSS Officer State Award during the year
2017-18.
The feedback from the outgoing students reflects that activities of NSS and YRC units are
moderately helpful in improving Knowledge Quotient, Skill Quotient, Emotional Quotient,
Psychological Quotient and Social Concern among students. The Eco Club activities are
moderately helpful in improving Knowledge Quotient, Skill Quotient, Emotional and
Psychological Quotient and Social Concern respectively.

The alumni of our college also have expressed their desire to contribute for various social
activities undertaken by the college. Some of them have also contributed for the same. Some
of our alumnus students who were part NSS and YRC unit in the college are contributing for
social cause in their own way which gets reflected in their Facebook (social networking site)
updates.

g. Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr. P.V. Padmaja
Name of the Institution: MLA Academy of Higher Learning
City: Bangalore
Pin Code: 5600003
Accredited Status:
Work Phone: 080 - 23462632
Website: mlaahl.org
E-mail: mla_hl@yahoo.co.in

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Best Practice -2
a. Title
Industry Institution Interface

b. Goals
 Establish linkage with Industry and Industrial Associations.
 Share the experience and expertise between institution and industry for mutual benefit.
 Expose the future workforce to actual field of work or relate class room theories with
actual industrial experience.
 Coordinate research and consultancy activities of the two systems.

c. Context
The 21st century is witnessing the advent of a new knowledge-driven society and a quantum leap
in higher education. Higher education refers to a level of education that is offered at universities,
colleges, institutes of technology, and certain other collegiate-level institutions, such as
vocational schools, trade schools, and career colleges, that confer academic degrees or
professional certifications. There is a rapidly growing demand for a higher education in the
today’s world because it serves various important functions in our society, the foremost being
creation of knowledgeable individuals. With globalization taking place, the job market has
become even more competitive.
Now, a person not only has to compete for a job with the people from his own community or
country but also with the people who emigrate from other countries. So what is it that will
distinguish one from all other competitors? Of course it is one’s additional skills, knowledge and
a college degree. Indeed, many of the Indian universities have failed to fulfil this purpose. The
recurring demands of skilled and specialised manpower from the industrial sector are not being
met as a large section of graduates lack the necessary critical thinking and analytical skills
required by the industry. Nowadays, a vast majority of higher education planners and academics,
throughout the globe, has been trying to link universities and other research institutions with
industries.
Universities can boost the value of products in the form of knowledge; industry can supplement
the value of university in the form of funds. The National Policy on Education in India has put
great emphasis on the need for university industry interaction. In this regards we at MLA AHL,
strongly believe in building a firm foundation for corporate interface through intense industry
connects and practices.

d. Practice
The college has Industry Institution Interface Cell ( Triple I Cell) under which we conduct
programs like Business Talk by industry experts, we have NIPM (National Institute of Personal
Management) Karnataka student chapter and our PG students are members of it, Internship
opportunities for students, Industrial projects for students, Pre- placement training, Placement
services for students, Industrial visit, Consultancy services, Conference, Seminars. Apart from
the above we have visiting faculty from Industry.

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e. Problems encountered and resources required

The institution makes all possible effort to execute the activities within the planned time frame
and calendar. However, there are deviations in the plan due to non-availability of industrial
experts on a particular day, matching university academic calendar and industry visiting days,
internship, project duration etc.

f. Evidence of Success
The alumni of our college also have expressed that they are happy about the seminars,
conferences, B- Talk, industrial visits etc. undertaken by the college.
The current students of our college are happy about the activities and would like to have more of
these kinds of activities in the years to come.
The industry experts who visited us are happy about our student’s participation in the activities
and thrust for knowledge would like to visit our college again.

g. Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr. P.V. Padmaja
Name of the Institution: MLA Academy of Higher Learning
City: Bangalore
Pin Code: 5600003
Accredited Status:
Work Phone: 080 - 23462632
Website: mlaahl.org
E-mail: mla_hl@yahoo.co.in

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