NAAC AQAR 2021 Report

1.1.1 - Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global health care needs which are visible in Programmes Outcomes (POs), and Course Outcomes (COs) offered by the University, as per the norms of the Regulatory Bodies.

1.1.2 - Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years

1.1.3 - Provide a description of courses with focus on competency/ employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill-development offered either by the University or in collaboration with partner Institutions / Industries during the last five years

1.2.1 - Percentage of Programmes in which Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented, wherever provision was made by the Regulatory Bodies (Data for the preceding academic year)

1.2.2 - Percentage of new Degree Programmes, Fellowships and Diplomas introduced by the University across all Faculties during the last five years (certificate programmes are not to be included)

1.2.3 - Percentage of interdisciplinary courses under the Programmes offered by the University during the last five years

1.3.1 - Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values, Health Determinants, Right to Health Issues, Emerging demographic changes and Professional Ethics in the curricula

1.3.2 - Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years that impart transferable and life skills

1.3.3 - Percentage of students who successfully completed the value-added courses during the last five years

1.3.4 - Students undertake field visits / research projects / Industry internship / visits/Community postings as part of curriculum enrichment

1.4.1 - Mechanism is in place for obtaining structured feedback on curricula/syllabi from various stakeholders

1.4.2 - Feedback process of the Institution may be classified

2.1.1 - Due consideration is given to equity and inclusiveness by providing reservation of seats to all categories during the admission process

2.1.2 - Student Demand Ratio, applicable to programmes where State / Central Common Entrance Tests are not conducted

2.1.3 - Student enrollment pattern and student profile to demonstrate national/international spread of enrolled students from other states and countries

2.2.1 - The Institution assesses the learning levels of the students after admission and organizes special programmes for advanced learners and slow performers

2.2.2 - Student - Fulltime teacher ratio (data for the preceding academic year)

2.3.1 - Student-centric methods are used for enhancing learning experiences

2.3.2 - Has provision for the use of Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Based Learning

2.3.3 - Teachers use ICT-enabled tools for effective teaching and learning process, including online e-resources

2.3.4 - Student :Mentor Ratio (preceding academic year)

2.4.1 - Average percentage of fulltime teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

2.4.2 - Average percentage of fulltime teachers with Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Lit./ DM/M Ch/DNB in super specialties /other PG degrees (like MD/ MS/ MDS etc.,) in Health Sciences for recognition as PhD guides as per the eligibility criteria stipulated by the Regulatory Councils / Universities during the last five years

2.4.3 - Average Teaching experience of fulltime teachers in number of years (preceding academic year)

2.4.4 - Average percentage of teachers trained for development and delivery of e-contents / e-courses / video lectures / demonstrations during the last 5 years

2.4.5 - Average Percentage of fulltime teachers who received awards and recognitions for excellence in teaching, student mentoring, scholarships, professional achievements and academic leadership at State, National, International levels from Government / Government-recognized agencies / registered professional associations / academies during the last five years

2.5.1 - Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination to the date of declaration of results during the last five years

2.5.2 - Average percentage of student complaints / grievances about evaluation against the total number of students appeared in the examinations during the last five years

2.5.3 - Evaluation-related Grievance Redressal mechanism followed by the Institution

2.5.4 - Reforms in the process and procedure in the conduct of evaluation/examination; including Continuous Internal Assessment to improve the examination system

2.5.5 - Status of automation of Examination division using Examination Management System (EMS) along with approved online Examination Manual

2.6.1 - The Institution has stated learning outcomes /graduate attributes as per the provisions of Regulatory bodies which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents

2.6.2 - Incremental performance in Pass percentage of final year students in the last five years

2.7.1 - Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process.

3.1.1 - The Institution has a well-defined Research promotion policy and the same is uploaded on the Institutional website

3.1.2 - The Institution provides seed money to its teachers for research

3.1.3 - Average Percentage of teachers awarded national/ international fellowship / Financial support for advanced studies/collaborative research / conference participation in Indian and Overseas Institutions during the last five years

3.1.4 - Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellows in the university enrolled during the last five years

3.1.5 - University has the following facilities

3.1.6 - Percentage of departments with recognition by ICMR-CAR, DST-FIST, DBT, MCI, DCI, PCI, AICTE, AYUSH, NACO, WHO, NIH etc. and other similar recognitions by national and international agencies, (excluding mandatory recognitions by Regulatory Councils for UG /PG programmes)

3.2.1 - Grants for research projects /clinical trials sponsored by non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, professional associations, endowment-Chairs etc., in the Institution during the last five years

3.2.2 - Grants for research projects/clinical research project sponsored by the government funding agencies during the last five years

3.2.3 - Ratio of research projects/clinical trials per teacher funded by government/industries and non-government agencies during the last five years

3.3.1 - Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and entrepreneurship with an Incubation centre, entrepreneurship cell

3.3.2 - Workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Research methodology, Good clinical Practice, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Collection practices, Research Grant writing and Industry-Academia Collaborations during the last five years

3.3.3 - Number of awards / recognitions received for innovation / discoveries by the Institution/teachers/research scholars/students from recognized bodies during the last five years

3.3.4 - Number of start-ups incubated on campus during the last five years

3.4.1 - The Institution has a stated Code of Ethics for research, the implementation of which is ensured by the following

3.4.2 - The Institution provides incentives for teachers who receive state, national or international recognitions/awards

3.4.3 - Number of Patents/ Copyrights published/awarded/technology-transferred during the last five years

3.4.4 - Average number of PhD/ DM/ M Ch/ PG Degree in the respective disciplines awarded per recognized PG teacher* of the Institution during the last five years

3.4.5 - Average Number of research papers per teacher in the approved list of Journals in Scopus / Web of Science/ Pub Med during the last five calendar years

3.4.6 - Average Number of research papers per teacher in the approved list of Journals notified in UGC-CARE list during the last five calendar years

3.4.7 - Total Number of books/ chapters in edited volumes and papers in National/International conference-proceedings published per teacher and indexed in Scopus/Web of Science/ Pub Med UGC-CARE list during the last five calendar years

3.4.8 - Bibliometric of the publications during the last five calendar years based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science

3.4.9 - Provide Scopus/ Web of Science - h-index of the Institution for the last 5 calendar years

3.5.1 - Institution has a policy on IPR and consultancy including revenue sharing between the Institution and the individual, besides training cum capacity building programmes for teachers, students and staff for undertaking consultancy

3.5.2 - Revenue generated from advisory / R&D consultancy projects(exclude Patients consultancy) including Clinical trials during the last five years

3.6.1 - Extension and outreach activities such as community Health Education, Community health camps, Tele-conferences, Tele-Medicine consultancy etc., are conducted in collaboration with industry, Government and non- Government Organizations engaging NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC, Institutional clubs etc., during the last five years

3.6.2 - Average percentage of students participating in extension and outreach activities beyond the curricular requirement as stated at 3.6.1

3.6.3 - Number of awards and recognitions received for extension and outreach activities from Government / other recognized bodies during the last five years

3.6.4 - Institutional social responsibility activities in the neighborhood community in terms of education, environmental issues like Swachh Bharath, health and hygiene awareness, delivery of free/ subsidized health care and socio economic development issues carried out by the students and staff, including the amount of expenditure incurred during the last five years

3.7.1 - Average Number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange/ Industry-internship etc.., per year

3.7.2 - Presence of functional MoUs with Institutions/ industries in India and abroad for academic, clinical training / internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange, collaborative research programmes etc., during the last five years

4.1.1 - The Institution has adequate physical facilities for teaching - learning, skills acquisition etc

4.1.2 - The Institution has adequate facilities to support physical and recreational requirements of students and staff- sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, auditorium, yoga centre etc. and for cultural activities

4.1.3 - Availability and adequacy of general campus facilities and overall ambience

4.1.4 - Average percentage of expenditure incurred, excluding salary, for infrastructure development and augmentation during the last five years

4.2.1 - Teaching Hospital/s, Equipments, Laboratory and clinical teaching-learning facilities including equipment as per the norms of the respective Regulatory Bodies

4.2.2 - Describe the adequacy of both outpatients and inpatients in the teaching hospital during the last five years vis-a-vis the number of students trained and programmes offered (based on HIMS / EMR) within 500 words

4.2.3 - Availability of infrastructure for community based learning

4.2.4 - Is the Teaching Hospital / Clinical Laboratory accredited by any National Accrediting Agency?

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

4.3.2 - Total number of books and reference volumes as well as collection of ancient books, manuscripts, Digitalized traditional manuscripts, Discipline-specific learning resources from ancient Indian languages, special reports or any other knowledge resource for library enrichment especially with reference to traditional systems of medicines

4.3.3 - Does the Institution have an e-Library with membership/ subscription for the following

4.3.4 - Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals (including e-resources) during the last five years

4.3.5 - E-content resources used by teachers/students

4.4.1 - Percentage of classrooms, seminar halls and demonstration rooms linked with internet /Wi-Fi enabled ICT facilities (data for the preceding academic year)

4.4.2 - Institution frequently updates its computer availability for students and IT facilities including Wi-Fi

4.4.3 - Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Leased line)

4.4.4 - Facilities for e-content development such as Media centre, audio visual centre, Lecture Capturing System (LCS), etc.

4.5.1 - Average percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years

4.5.2 - There are established systems and processes for maintaining physical and academic support facilities: (laboratory, library, sports facilities, computers, classrooms, etc.)

5.1.1 - Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships /free-ships / fee-waivers by Government / Non-Governmental agencies / Institution during the last five years

5.1.2 - Institution implements a variety of capability enhancement and other skill development schemes

5.1.3 - Average percentage of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career advancement offered by the Institution during the last five years

5.1.4 - The Institution has an active international student cell of the preceding academic year

5.1.5 - The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances / prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of ragging

5.2.1 - Average percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the last five years

5.2.2 - Average percentage of placement /self-employed professional services of outgoing students during the last five years

5.2.3 - Percentage of the graduates in the preceding academic year, who have had progression to higher education.

5.3.1 - Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at state/regional/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years

5.3.2 - Presence of Student Council and its activities for Institutional development and student welfare.

5.3.3 - Average Number of sports and cultural activities / events/ competitions organised in the Institution per year

5.4.1 - The Alumni Association/Chapter (registered and functional) has contributed significantly to the development of the Institution through financial and other support services during the last five years

5.4.2 - Provide the areas of contribution by the Alumni Association / chapters during the last five years

6.1.1 - The Institution has clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative governance

6.1.2 - Effective leadership is reflected in various Institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management etc.

6.2.1 - The Institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed.

6.2.2 - Effectiveness and efficiency of functioning of the Institutional bodies as evidenced by policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures etc.

6.2.3 - The University has implemented e-governance in the following areas of operation

6.3.1 - The Institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and other beneficiaries.

6.3.2 - Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

6.3.3 - Average number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the University for teaching and non- teaching/technical staff during the last five years

6.3.4 - Average percentage of teachers undergoing Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) including online programmes (Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.) during the last five years

6.3.5 - Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff

6.4.1 - Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

6.4.2 - Funds / Grants received from government / non-government bodies / philanthropists during the last five years (excluding scholarships and research grants covered under Criterion III)

6.4.3 - Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly

6.5.1 - Instituion has a streamlined Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism

6.5.2 - Quality assurance initiatives of the Institution include:

6.5.3 - Impact analysis of the various initiatives carried out and used for quality improvement

7.1.1 - Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years

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

7.1.11 - Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

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 (within 500 words)

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 regularly undertaken by the Institution and any awards received for such green campus initiatives

7.1.7 - The Institution has disabled-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 socioeconomic and other diversities (within 500 words)

7.1.9 - Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

7.2.1 - Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual

7.3.1 - Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words.