SHIRUR SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL'S
CHANDMAL TARACHAND BORA COLLEGE OF 
ARTS, COMMERCE AND SCIENCE
Shirur - Ghodnadi, District - Pune - 412210

1. Title of the Practice:  “Rasiklal M. Dhariwal General Knowledge Examination”.

Objective of practice:

· To raise awareness about competitive examinations and boost the confidence of the secondary school students.

· To educate rural students about competitive examinations and improve their knowledge.

· To foster more significant interaction between high school teachers and college staff.

· To encourage active participation of students in grades 5 to 9, helping them to prepare for State and National competitive examinations.

· To introduces them to college campus, the educational and research environment at graduate level, and various support services that institute offers.

· To make available opportunity to students to appear to examination only in two rupees still the two rupees are there in currency.

The context:

· College plays a significant role in providing higher education opportunities for students of Shirur, Shrigonda, and Parner tehsils.

· To promote educational awareness among rural students, college organizes various activities, including the 'Rasiklal M. Dhariwal General Knowledge Examination.'

· This competition was initiated in 1997. It is the idea to make available such competitive examination in only two rupees to the secondary school students.

· This initiative has strengthened the social connection between schools and college, aiming to raise awareness about competitive examinations among school-going children.

The practice:

· The examination takes place on a Sunday suffix to Swami Vivekananda's birthday during Youth Week (Yuva Saptaha) in every year.

· School College Complex Committee in association with Competitive Examination Committee proactively notifies to schools in the vicinity of Shirur, Shrigonda, and Parner tehsils with the assistance of our college students.

· The examination is classified as Group I (Junior) for students in grades 5 to 7 and Group II (Senior) for those in grades 8 to 9.

· The question paper covers eleven subjects, including English, Science, Social Science, Current Affairs, Computer Science, Mathematics, Sports, Intelligent Quotient, Marathi, History, and Civics.

· Each group receives a separate multiple-choice question paper consisting of 100 questions.

· In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, our college shifted to an online mode for the examinations of both groups. To maximize accessibility, we shared online examination link through social media and WhatsApp groups, reaching school Headmasters.

· In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, College conducted the examination in online mode, waiving off the participation fee.

· College selects the top three performers and runners-up in this event.

· This unique examination is completed in a single-day program nearly three thousand students, along with their parents and teachers.

Evidence of success:

· Participants of the examination aim to tackle a range of competitive exams in the future, including U.P.S.C., M.P.S.C., TET, Army, Navy, Air Force, JEE, GATE, banking, SET/NET, NEET, and railway exams after their graduation or post-graduation.

· Participating in Rasiklal M. Dhariwal General Knowledge Examination during their high school years has helped many students to secure Class I and Class II positions in state and central government roles, such as U.P.S.C., I.P.S., M.P.S.C., banking, finance, railway, post office, police, and B.S.F.

· Students actively engage in this competition, gaining valuable insights into competitive examination at an early stage of their education.

Problems encountered and resources required:

· Insufficient transport facility for the participants especially from the remote area seems a problem in the entire process. In order to overcome this problem, it is necessary to make transport facility available to the student from the respective school.

· Due to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-2021, organizing offline examinations was not feasible, heance college conducted this examinations in online mode.

· In online mode of examination some students may not have access to smartphones and considering potential issues such as power outages and unreliable internet connectivity, college has taken steps to ensure accessibility to reduce examination-related anxiety.

2. Title of the Practice: “Maitri Pustakanshi   (Friendship with Books)”

Objective of practice:

· To foster a 'Reading Culture' amongst students of college and nearby high schools.

· To increase students' awareness of our rich cultural heritage through various literary genres such as novels, poetry, storybooks, and autobiographies of freedom fighters and influential figures who have made significant contributions to our nation.

· To provide access to encyclopedias, reference books for competitive examination.

· To re-connect the students to the world of books, which was disrupted during Covid-19 pandemic.

· To cultivate a reading-friendly environment on the premises and encourage students to reduce their screen time.

The context:

· Chandmal Tarachand Bora College of Arts, Commerce and Science is a renowned educational institution which maintains its special identity by conducting the Best Practices in Shirur, Shrigonda and Parner Tehsils.

· College tries to promote ‘Reading Culture’ among students through this novel and ideal activity ‘Maitri Pustakanshi’ (Friendship with Books).

· The main concept of the activity is to showcase all necessary books to college students from rural areas and contribute in creating a knowledge-oriented generation.

The practice:

· This program has started in the academic year 2021-22 and is organized on every Thursday at porch of the Main Building.

· It covers various themes like to familiar with competitive exam books, college annual magazines, daily newspapers, introducing encyclopedias, and learning curriculum.

· The college library has given access to school teachers and needy people.

· This program is open to all students and staff, creating a great response and raising awareness about our college's rich library of 95,397 books.

Evidence of success:

· This initiative fosters curiosity, intelligence, and early examination readiness in students.

· It made them aware about the availability of books on competitive examination like IIT JEE, NEET, MH-CET, CAT, and SET/NET, prompting them to consider future opportunities.

· Surprisingly, it encouraged non-library-goers to visit library regularly, read newspapers, magazines, research journals, novels, and famous books from regional languages fostering reading culture.

Problems encountered and resources required:

· Keeping students connected to the library is a challenge so Library and Information Science committee started friendship with books activity, and initially the students ignored it.

· Later on, all the staff in their respective classes made aware the students about the importance of this activity, and then the students’ inclination towards this activity increased.

Documents for AQAR 2020-21

CRITERION I - CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1   - Curricular Planning and Implementation

1.1.1   - The Institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process.

1.1.1.B  - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /1.1.1.B

1.1.2  - The institution adheres to the academic calendar including for the conduct of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE).

1.1.2.B  - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /1.1.2.B

1.2.1.1.C - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/  /1.2.1.1.C

1.3.2.E - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in//1.3.2.E

1.3.3.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /1.3.3.B

1.4   - Feedback System.

1.4.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /1.4.1.A

1.4.2  - Feedback process of the Institution may be classified as follows.

1.4.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /1.4.2.B

CRITERION II - TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.2 - Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 - The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organizes special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners.

2.2.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.2.1.A

2.3.1 - Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences.

2.3.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.3.1.B

2.3.2 - Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process.

2.3.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.3.2.B

2.5 - Evaluation Process and Reforms.

2.5.1 - Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and mode.

2.5.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.5.1.B

2.5.2 - Mechanism to deal with internal examination related grievances is transparent, time- bound and efficient.

2.5.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.5.2.B

2.6 - Student Performance and Learning Outcomes.

2.6.1 - Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students.

2.6.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.6.1.B

2.6.2 - Attainment of Programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.

2.6.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.6.2.B

2.6.3.2 - Total number of final year students who appeared for the university examination during the year

2.6.3.2.C - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.6.3.2.C

2.7 - Student Satisfaction Survey.

2.7 - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /2.7

CRITERION III - RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION

3.1.3.1 - Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the year.

3.2 - Innovation Ecosystem.

3.2.1 - Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge.

3.2.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /3.2.1.B

3.2.2.1.C - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in//3.2.2.1.C

3.3.1.2 - Number of teachers recognized as guides during the year.

3.3.1.2 - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /3.3.1.2

3.4 - Extension Activities

3.4.1 - Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the year.

3.4.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /3.4.1.A

CRITERION IV - INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 - Physical Facilities

4.1.1 - The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc.

4.1.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /4.1.1.B

4.1.2 - The Institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, yoga center etc.

4.1.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /4.1.2.B

4.1.3 - Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc.

4.1.3.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /4.1.3.B

4.2 - Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 - Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

4.2.3.1.C - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in//4.2.3.1.C

4.3 - IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 - Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi

4.3.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /4.3.1.B

4.4.2 - There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

4.4.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /4.4.2.B

CRITERION V - STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION.

5.1.1.1.C - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /5.1.1.1.C

5.1.2.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /5.1.2.1.B

5.1.3 - Capacity building and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution include the following:

5.1.3.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /5.1.3.A

5.3.2 - Institution facilitates students’ representation and engagement in various administrative, co-curricular and extracurricular activities (student council/ students representation on various bodies as per established processes and norms ).

5.3.2.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /5.3.2.A

5.4.1 - There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services.

5.4.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /5.4.1.A

2.5 - Evaluation Process and Reforms.

CRITERION VI - GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1.1 - The governance of the institution is reflective of and in tune with the vision and mission of the institution.

6.1.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.1.1.A

6.1.2 - The effective leadership is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management.

6.1.2.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.1.2.A

6.2.1 - The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed.

6.2.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.2.1.B

6.2.2 - The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.

6.2.2.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.2.2.A

6.2.2.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.2.2.B

6.3.1 - The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non- teaching staff.

6.3.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.3.1.A

6.3.5 - Institutions Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non- teaching staff.

6.3.5.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.3.5.A

6.4.1 - Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly Enumerate the various internal and external financial audits carried out during the year with the mechanism for settling audit.

6.4.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.4.1.A

6.4.2.1.B - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in//6.4.2.1.B

6.4.3 - Institutional strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilization of resources.

6.4.3.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.4.3.A

6.5 - Internal Quality Assurance System.

6.5.1 - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes.

6.5.1.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.5.1.A

6.5.2 - The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the incremental improvement in various activities.

6.5.2.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.5.2.A

6.5.3 - Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:

6.5.3.A - https://www.ctboracollege.edu.in/ /6.5.3.A

CRITERION VII - INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES

"न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते" (Bhagavadgita 4.38) means Certainly, there is no purifier in this world like 'Knowledge'.

The Chandmal Tarachand Bora College Library was established in 1968. Right from its inception, it has become the “heart of the campus”. The library occupies a prominent and integral part in the teaching and learning process of the institution.

The growth and development of the library goes hand-in-hand with that of the increasing number of readers and their demands. Initially the library had a collection of 2000 books (in 1968), which has now increased to more than 80,000 books, 49 print journals and more than 6000+ e-journals. The library work is administered by Library Committee.

The library is spread across a total area of 10,500 sq.ft. The various sections of the library are: Circulation Counter, Office Area, Periodicals Sections, Under Graduate/ Junior College Stack Room, Post Graduate & Research Stack Room, UGC-Network Resource Centre, Reprographic Room, Book Exhibition Area, Teachers Reading Hall, PG/Research Reading Hall, Boys Reading Hall, Girls Reading Hall, UPS-Battery Room and Store Room.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE LIBRARY:

• The library aims to fulfill all kinds of educational, informational and recreational needs of the students, teachers, researchers and other users by providing them with a wide range of books, periodicals, reference books, famous literary works, rare books and audio-visual aids.
• The College library plays the role of a counselor to the students rather than a caretaker of the book collection and engaged in technical services of acquisition, classifying, cataloguing and lending books to the members.