SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY

Kakryal, Katra-182320, J&K, INDIA

SELF STUDY REPORT

TRACK ID: JKUNGN11287

For
Submission to
National Assessment and Accreditation Council

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Particulars Page No.

Introduction 3-7

Executive Summary 8-25

Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Challenges (SWOC) analysis
Self Study Report 26-37

Criteria-Wise Evaluative Reports

a. Criterion I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 37-46
b. Criterion II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 46-69
c. Criterion III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 69-112
d. Criterion IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 112-121
e. Criterion V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 121-149
f. Criterion VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 149-184
g. Criterion VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 185-204
Evaluative Reports of the Departments/Schools 205-404

Annexures Enclosed/
a) Minutes of 21st Meeting of Regulatory Body of University (Executive Appended
Council) and Action Taken Report.
b) UGC letter for 2(f) and 12 (B)
c) COA approval letter for the Academic Year 2014-15.

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 INTRODUCTION

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was established by Jammu & Kashmir Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999 (Act No. XII of 1999) of J&K
Legislature. The Objective of passing of the act was providing for the
establishment of incorporation of a residential and highly technical university in
the state of Jammu & Kashmir to offer scientific and technical education of the
highest standards. The Governor of the state of Jammu & Kashmir shall by virtue
of his office be the Chancellor of the University. The Vice Chancellor is the
Principle Executive and the Academic Officer of the University and Ex-offcio
Chairman of the Executive Council, Academic Council & Finance Committee of
the University.

The University has been recognized under section 2(f) and 12(B) of the
University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The University is situated near the holy
town of Katra (being the holy abode of the divine Goddess, Mata Vaishno Devi
Ji). The University is located nearly 40 km from the town of Jammu and its
location is just in the lap of the holy Trikuta hills. The University has been
established in a serene environment and has an area of nearly 470 acres. The
academic system, syllabi and evaluation procedures have been largely adopted on
the pattern of Indian Institutes of Technology. The University has signed
Memorandum of Understanding with various national and international academic,
professional and research institutes as well as industry to augment the learning
process and to develop research and development infrastructure.

The University is located on 470 acres of land in the lap of Trikuta Hills, the
abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at about 2700 feet above the sea level. The
pyramidal type architecture merges beautifully with the valley like ambience of
the surrounding serene hills. The surrounding green hills and the perennial stream
of Jhajjar in the east minimize the effects of hot and cold winds and produce a
pollution free atmosphere on the campus. The average day temperature in summer
is around 350 to 400 Celsius lesser than the surrounding areas of Jammu region
and the maximum and minimum temperatures in winter are about 140 and 50
Celsius respectively. A moderately high hill full of vegetation on the Western side
of the campus shields the campus, particularly the residential zone, from the long
summer afternoons. The slight incline of the campus provides an ideal place for
endurance exercises the spiritual influence of the Divine Mother and Holy Shrine
is palpable on the campus, which helps add spiritual dimension to the quality of
education and life on the campus. An early morning and late evening walk, along
the Shrine Axis and other loop roads, surrounded by evenly placed lovely trees
and clear sky with sparkling stars, refreshes body, mind and the soul. The
University is located close to centers of commerce but at the same time distance
from the maddening crowds of the major cities, which can distract students. The
activities on the campus are designed to provide ample scope for interaction
between students, faculty, staff and visiting guests, even beyond normal working
hours to promote self-study, competition, innovation, creativity, self-confidence
and nurture their hidden talent to enable students to make optimum use of their
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potential and shape as responsible citizens. The students are encouraged to study,
analyze and understand their emotions, mind, thoughts and the consequences of
their own actions. Students are our ambassadors and as an excellent alumni are
considered to be a great asset.

The University is about 12 Kms south of holy town of Katra and is about 40 Kms
north of Jammu, the winter capital of J&K, overlooking Jammu- Srinagar national
highway (NH-1A). Jammu is accessible through road, rail and air routes. Train
connectivity has been extended to Katra, which is about 8 km from campus.

Being a fully residential university, the campus provides comfortable single,

double and triple seated hostel accommodation to all the students. There are
sufficient in-door and out-door sports facilities available to the students/residents.
The University has remarkable infrastructure in the shape of state of the Art
Auditorium with seating capacity of 1000 is an excellent center for academic,
cultural and social functions. Different forums and clubs like Music, Dance,
Drama, Quiz, Adventure, Mind-meet forum etc. help students to utilize their spare
time in a more creative and innovative way. The Officer’s Club takes care of the
recreation facilities for the faculty and staff. The campus provides an ideal
atmosphere for healthy interactions and competition among students and access to
faculty and professionals from corporate world and other leading institutes. Our
students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities and every effort
is made to expose them to the competitive world.

The University also provides all the basis infrastructure facilities for the all round
development of the students and for attending to their diverse needs while living
in the vicinity of the campus located in a remote rural area with no market place
around the Campus. The University has Large Seminar Halls, well equipped
laboratories and Conference Hall, Computer Centers, Canteen, Nescafe outlets,
Shopping Complex, a Medical Aid Centre with residential doctors (both male &
female) and medical assistance and two ambulances providing round the clock
facilities, a gym with all the modern equipment, a yoga centre, wi-fi connectivity
in the University including the Hostels, adequate sports facility such as long
tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts etc. , recreation room in the
hostels, Laundry facility and students mess providing vegetarian and nutritious
food at most reasonable rates. The University also has a Placement Cell, a well
furnished Guest House having sufficient rest rooms, Bank branches of J&K Bank
& Oriental Bank of Commerce with ATM facility, Post office, a Security agency
for providing security cover. Backup facility in the shape of generator sets. The
University has 24 hours uninterrupted electricity and water supply.

The University has the following four Faculties consisting of following twelve
Schools which promote five Undergraduate, eleven Postgraduate, one Integrated
program(s), Ph.D. in twelve disciplines and Post Doctoral Research.

Faculties
 Faculty of Engineering
 Faculty of Management
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  Faculty of Sciences
 Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Schools
 School of Computer Science & Engineering
 School of Biotechnology
 School of Electronics & Communication Engineering
 School of Mechanical Engineering
 School of Architecture & Landscape Design
 School of Energy Management
 School of Business
 School of Physics
 School of Mathematics
 School of Languages & Literature
 School of Philosophy & Culture
 School of Innovation & Community Development

The University offers four undergraduate degree programs in Engineering & one
undergraduate degree program in Architecture discipline(s), One Integrated (5
Years) program in Economics, eleven postgraduate programs in Engineering,
Management, Science & Humanities disciplines. Besides the University offers
Ph.D. programs in eleven streams of Engineering, Management, Science &
Humanities disciplines. The programs offered by the University are based on
Choice Based Credit System with the students provided with flexibility in
choosing elective courses across departments/schools. The Curriculum is
designed and reviewed periodically to enable the students and prepare them viz-a-
viz the existing and future needs of the industry & society. The Academic Year of
the University is divided into two sessions viz. First Academic Session August to
December & Second Academic Session January to May. Besides there is also a
Summer semester of eight weeks duration during the summer break period for
providing opportunity to students with backlog of courses to register in the
Summer semester and utilize the vacation period for clearing such courses and/or
for some advanced courses as admissible. The University has adopted a
continuous evaluation system for the students rather than focus only at term end
exams. This system ensures that the students develop the ability to study regularly
and do not need to put any extra ordinary work towards the end of the semester.
During the course of a semester which is generally of 90 working days the
students are required to sit for three tests called Minor-I, Minor-II & Major after
30, 60 & 90 working days. Students are also given a minimum of two
Assignments by the Faculty members. The University has a well structured
Academic Calendar providing the schedule of all the Academic activities
including the examinations. The performance of the students are evaluated in
terms of two indices viz. The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the
Grade Point Average for a Semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) which is the Grade Point for all the completed semesters at any point in
time.

The University has a transparent merit based admission process for admission to

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its UG, PG & Doctoral programs. Applications are invited through adequate
publicity in print media (both National & Local) and other modes of publicity. All
the technical programs of the University are AICTE approved and the allocation
of seats in different UG/PG disciplines are strictly as per the AICTE norms. The
University has well qualified faculty from all parts of India and all the faculty
members resides on the campus since the University offers special impetus on
research and provides ample opportunities for the same. The University has three
research centers. The University has recently taken the initiative in the state of
J&K for starting of a Centre for Nano Technology since the University has
qualified faculty in this particular field inviting large opportunities of research.
Besides the University has to its credit a large number of Major/Minor research
Projects sanctioned by various funding agencies like UGC, DST, DBT, AICTE
etc. to the various faculty members of the University. The University has a
distinction of organizing various National & International Conferences/
Workshops /Seminars and also Faculty Development Programmes wherein
participants and mentors from all over the country participate.

Uninterrupted Internet services have been provided in SMVDU campus from two
Internet Service Providers viz. 60 Mbps internet leased line connectivity from
Reliance Communications Reliance and 1 Gbps Internet leased line link from
BSNL under NMEICT. With the endeavor of Network Centre team, SMVDU is
now a part of NKN (National Knowledge Network) connecting all Universities in
India including IIT, IISc, NIT, etc.

The University since its inception in the year 1999 however started its 1st
Academic program in the year 2004 and the first batch of students of passed out
in the year 2006. Therefore within a short span of 10 years the University has
grown from a student strength of 54 in the year 2004 to 1502 in the year 2014,
from a faculty strength of 10 in the year 2004 to faculty strength of 113 in the year
2015.

The University provides Scholarship to its top 10% meritorious students in the
form of wavier in the tuition fee ranging from 100% to 10%.

The University has had the unique distinction of being inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam the then President of India in the year 2004. The 1st, 3rd & 4th
Convocations of the University held in the year 2008, 2011 & 2014 respectively
were addressed by the then Prime Minister (Dr. Manmohan Singh), then President
of India (Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil) and the Vice-President of India ( M.
Hamid Ansari).

There are qualified faculty members capable of providing all the necessary inputs
to 1502 students admitted purely on the basis of merit. The admissions are made
on JEE Main ranking, MAT / CMAT /GATE scores, written tests, interviews and
group discussions etc, wherever applicable. Students from over twenty two
different states of the country epitomize a healthy amalgamation of different
cultures, religions and languages on the campus. The campus is a classic example
of a mini Cultural India with students from far off places from Kashmir to Kerala.
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The University is also making an effort to create extensive university-industry
cooperation. There are many on going research projects with assistance from
various supporting organizations.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION
Establishment of a scientific & technical University of excellence to nurture
young & talented human resource for the service of Indian society & world at
large, preserving the integrity and sanctity of human values.

MISSION
The mission of the University is the pursuit of education, scholarship and research
at the highest international level of excellence.

OBJECTIVES
Provide education and training of excellent quality both at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels.

Ensure that the University achieves and maintains an international standing in

both teaching and research.

Promote study and research in new and emerging areas and encourage academic
interaction of the faculty and students at national and international levels.

Encourage close collaboration with industry and facilitate the application of

research for commercial use and for the benefit of society.

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 Executive Summary
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was established through an Act of
J&K State Legislature in 1999 as an autonomous, fully residential and technical
University of excellence with grant and continuing support from Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra and University Grants Commission.

The University is recognized under section 2(f) and 12(B) of University

Grants Commission Act 1956. The University has witnessed a remarkable growth
and has transformed 470 acres of barren land in the lap of Trikuta hills, the abode
of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, into a magnificent “Temple of Learning”. The
academic system, syllabi and evaluation procedure has been in line with top
institutes of India such as IITs and IIMs.

The University is located on 470 acres of land in the lap of Trikuta Hills,
the abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at about 2700 feet above the sea level. The
pyramidal type architecture merges beautifully with the valley like ambience of
the surrounding serene hills. The surrounding green hills and the perennial stream
of Jhajjar in the east minimize the effects of hot and cold winds and produce a
pollution free atmosphere on the campus. The average day temperature in summer
is around 350 to 400 Celsius lesser than the surrounding areas of Jammu region
and the maximum and minimum temperatures in winter are about 140 and 50
Celsius respectively. A moderately high hill full of vegetation on the Western side
of the campus shields the campus, particularly the residential zone, from the long
summer afternoons. The slight incline of the campus provides an ideal place for
endurance exercises the spiritual influence of the Divine Mother and Holy Shrine
is palpable on the campus, which adds spiritual dimension to the quality of
education and life on the campus. An early morning and late evening walk, along
the Shrine Axis and other loop roads, surrounded by evenly placed lovely trees
and clear sky with sparkling stars, refreshes body, mind and the soul. The
University is located close to centers of commerce but at the same time distance
from the vexing crowds of the major cities, which can distract students.

The activities on the campus are designed to provide ample scope for
interaction between students, faculty, staff and visiting guests, even beyond
normal working hours to promote self-study, competition, innovation, creativity,
self-confidence and nurture their hidden talent to enable students to make
optimum use of their potential and shape as responsible citizens. The students are
encouraged to study, analyze and understand their emotions, mind, thoughts and
the consequences of their own actions. Students are our ambassadors and as an
excellent alumnus are considered to be a great asset. The University has signed
Memorandum of Understanding with various national and international academic,
professional and research institutes as well as industry to augment the learning
process and to develop research and development infrastructure.

The University has had the unique distinction of being inaugurated by the
President of India in the year 2004. University had held four convocations and its
1st & 3rd and 4th Convocations were addressed by the Prime Minister; President of
India and Vice-President of India. The 2nd Convocation was addressed by the Shri
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N R Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys. Over the years the University has been
able to carve out a niche to cater to the needs in higher education sector of the
Country. A detailed summary of the strengths and limitations of the University, as
well as its effort in order to cope up with the challenges in higher education have
been discussed in subsequent sections.

1. Curricular Aspect:
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is a multi-disciplinary University and
offers varied courses in emerging areas that are in congruence with the
developmental needs of the country. The courses designed are innovative and
contemporary to the requirements of the environment. The University has four
faculties: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Sciences
and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Every faculty has a Dean as an
academic head. Every Faculty has various schools. Currently the University has
twelve schools under these faculties. The schools have directors who are
responsible for the academic and other administration of their schools.

The strength of the University lies in its innovative courses in technology,

science, management and humanities. The University imparts undergraduate and
post graduate programs in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications,
Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Physics, Mathematics
Biotechnology, Architecture & Landscape Design, Languages and Literature,
Philosophy & Culture, Economics and Business Administration. In all the
University offers five programs at undergraduate level, 11 programs at post
graduate level, an innovative five years integrated dual degree program in
economics, and Ph.D. programs through thirteen schools.

The University has a well-organized system of curriculum development and

academic administration with an academic affairs committee in each school which
has faculty as members along with the director of the school for academic
administration of the school. University has a separate Board of Studies in each
school where experts from other Universities, industry and research institutions
and faculty members from the schools are the members. The deliberations are
made on the curriculum and future development of the schools. Each faculty in
the University has a Faculty Research Committee (FRC) to discuss and facilitate
the research activities of the various schools in the faculty. Dean of faculty is the
chairman of FRC along with the directors of the schools and senior faculty
members on rotation basis. The deliberations and policy decisions as made in a
university level committee i.e. Board of Academics Research and Consultancy
(BARC) for coordination and promotion of interdisciplinary research and
academic delivery. BARC has Vice Chancellor as the chairman along with
directors of the school and dean of faculties as members. For all the academic
matters of the University such as curriculum development, admission,
examination, recognition of degrees and all other acts as may be necessary for
proper execution of the provisions of the act, statutes and ordinances and all
matters relating to the health and welfare of the students the University has an
Academic Council. The academic council consists of Vice Chancellor as
chairman, all deans of faculties of basic disciplines and student affairs, all
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directors of schools, and librarian as ex-officio member along with external
member with high level of experience and expertize from other universities,
industry and research institutions. The University through this mechanism reviews
academic programs at least twice in a year and takes measures for introducing
new programs/changes in existing programs/ changes in regulation/changes in
evaluation system. The University regularly collects feedback from students,
teachers, industry and public and reacts accordingly in curriculum development.
The syllabi are periodically modified to meet the emerging requirements of
industry and other sectors.

During the assessment period the University has taken many new initiatives to
strengthen on the quality standards of curricular aspects. The following are the
key initiatives:
 The university has introduced one five year integrated program in
economics and post graduate programs in MCA. Besides, university is
planning to introduce dual degree programme (DDP) in MSc. DDP
(Biotechnology), MSc. DDP (Biochemistry) and MSc. DDP (Genetic).
MSc. (Genetic), M.Tech. (Network Security), MCA (5 yr. integrated
programme DDP), MTech (VSLI& Embedded), MTech. (Signal
Processing), MTech (Bio Med), Integrated MTech – Ph.D., MTech (FT)
Renewable Energy, MTech (Mech. Design) MTech. (Thermal Systems),
M.Arch., MBA (5 yr. DDP), MSc. Economics (5 yr DDP), MSc.
Mathematics (5 yr DDP) , MSc. Physics (5 yr DDP) , MSc. Chemistry (5
yr DDP), MA (5 yr DDP) Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology,
Political Science, Geography, Public Management, History), MA
Philosophy (5 yr DDP), MA Language & Literature (5 yr DDP)
 Open credit system has been introduced under which students have been
given the flexibility to opt for elective courses being offered by other
schools other than their own. To enable the students for this, slot based
centralised time table system on the basis of pre-registration information
submitted by the students, has been introduced in every semester of every
academic session of the university.
 Structured feedback on curriculum and teaching pedagogy has been
institutionalized and feedback analysis is being used for introducing
changes in curriculum or teaching pedagogy.
 To provide high level of academic flexibility, striking balance has been
maintained between humanities and social sciences, basic sciences and
applied sciences, engineering and technology and management.
 The faculty members have exposure of education, research and
development programs through fellowships, and tie up with the
institutions of repute in India as well as abroad.
 The university also offers courses in morality, ethics and human rights as
electives to the undergraduate students.
 The audit course on NSS has been introduced and each student is required
to participate for 40 hrs in a year in various NSS activities of his choice.
 Special focus is given on the courses with potential of employability
 The University has focus upon the self-employment and hence it has also
introduced Certificate Program in Enterprise Management in collaboration
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 with SIDBI.
 The programs at undergraduate level and post-graduate level have course
with interdisciplinary inputs.
 The University has an Equal Opportunity Cell for students from weaker
sections. The cell trains the students for various competitive exams as well
as provides tuitions in various courses.
 The University also has a School of Innovation and Community
Development which aims to build the competency of the young students
through innovative and interdisciplinary capacity building initiatives.
 The University has various MoU with national level institutions to
enhance research based and experiential learning of the students.

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation:

The University has a well-organized and transparent admission system.

Admissions into various programs are through national level examinations as well
as a duly constituted committee. All the admissions in B.Tech programs are based
on merit in accordance with the rank obtained in the Common Entrance Test or
marks obtained in qualifying examinations. The University follows inclusive
policy and as such all schools provide pre admission counselling.

The female students constitute more than 50% in many schools. In order to
cater to the student diversity each and every department organizes orientation
programs/induction programs for fresher students. Distinctive approaches of
teaching and learning are adopted to address the needs of slow learners, average
learners and advanced learners. A system of peer learning, student mentoring,
team building and organization of events and student involved academic programs
have been implemented to ensure an inclusive academic ambience in each and
every school.

The academic calendar is prepared in advance and executed meticulously. The

conventional as well as modern teaching methods are adopted by the faculty. The
focus is more on experiential learning, participative learning and case based
learning. Student seminars, assignments, projects, field work and internships are
part of the curriculum in majority of the programs. The students are provided with
academic guides for interaction beyond classrooms. The advanced learners and
research students take partnership in research projects with the faculty members.
The ICT based teaching-learning is promoted by providing sufficient
infrastructure. The University has initiated Student Merit cum Means
Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS) to inculcate work culture and competitive spirit
among the students. SMMSS has been launched for the first time in the state of
Jammu & Kashmir by any University at this scale. The student feedback on
performance of teachers is collected and analysed regularly and based on that
measures are taken to improve quality of teaching-learning process.

The University has around 113 qualified faculty members out of which 65
faculty members are Ph.D. and more than forty have post graduate qualification.
The UGC norms are strictly followed for recruitment of faculty members. The
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teachers are encouraged continuously to upgrade their teaching skills. To enable
this refresher courses and orientation programmes are regularly organized in the
University as well as the faculty members are sent for training and development
programs. The University has a Professional Development Allowance (PDA)
scheme through which the teachers are encouraged to adopt alternative teaching
methods and are now geared up to adopt methods for delivery in the class rooms
as well as upgrade their research skills.

In addition to the regular faculty, the University uses the services of adjunct
Professors as well as input from the distinguished experts from the reputed
institutions. All the faculty members are well acquainted with ICT enabled
teaching-learning process. Many teachers were honored with awards and medals
for their academic achievements. All the stakeholders are well informed about the
evaluation processes.

The University follows a semester system of examination. The objective of

the examination system at SMVDU is to expose students to continuous evaluation
rather than focus only at term end exams. This system ensures that the students
develop the ability to study regularly and do not need to put any extraordinary
work towards the end of the semester. This system also puts the onus on students
to perform consistently and not study in a sporadic manner. Also, the system
encourages the use of assignments to inculcate the spirit of self-learning in the
students besides developing ability to solve practical problems. The examinations
schedule is communicated at the beginning of the academic year and executed
accordingly. The examinations consist of two minor exams within the semester
and one major exam at the end of the semester. The examination process is
computerized and the results are processed and declared within 30 days after the
examinations. Adequate care has been taken to ensure transparency and security
of the evaluation system.

The students are also provided internet centres and Wi-Fi facility at the hostels
to have extended learning and to interact with faculty and experts beyond
classroom.

The University has signed MoUs with many Universities and Institutions in
India and abroad resulting in teacher and student exchange programmes leading to
research, skill up-gradation and study programmes. With the objective
of providing a platform for discussion and deliberations to academia SMVDU
Colloquium Series has been initiated. The objective of the SMVDU
Colloquium Series is to invite internationally renowned researchers and
academicians to the university and provide an opportunity for the students and
faculty to listen them. It is expected that such interaction would light the spark in
the mind of the young students and persuade them to innovate and research.

The SMVD University in its very early years has been able carve a niche
through its practices in teaching and learning process and in evaluation system.
Some of the key strength areas that have contributed to the effective learning
environment of SMVDU can be attributed as:
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 1. Full time residential campus (excluding one PG program of M. Tech.
Energy Management)
2. Transparent process of admissions
3. Attracting meritorious students
4. The combination of students with different social and economic
backgrounds students from other states and proportional representation of
female students.
5. Well qualified experienced and young teaching faculty
6. Various approaches to support slow learners and advanced learners
7. Effective implementation of academic schedule and teaching plans
8. Focus on experiential and participative learning
9. Involving experts from industry and other research and academic
institutions in curriculum design and research and delivery
10. Extensive use of ICT in teaching and learning beyond classrooms
11. Prevalence of student centric learning environment
12. Student faculty Committee for mentoring relationship
13. Continuous evaluation process and transparency in evaluation methods
14. Computerization of result process
15. Evaluation by three examiners – one from within the state, one from
outside the state and one from foreign country for Ph.D. theses evaluation
16. Focus on teacher development programs organised for faculty members.
17. Student participation in organizing academic programs such as seminars,
conferences, workshops etc.
18. Student seminars, student events and contests, student participation in
national level seminars and conferences and competitions to promote
creative thinking and desired competencies.

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension:

The University Special focus on sponsored and collaborative research

projects, training, consultancies and MDPs. All the faculty members, research
scholars, students, people from industry, scholars from other Universities,
scientists from research institutions are given access to research facilities in the
University.

Over the period SMVDU has been providing impetus over the research and
sponsored research which has started reflecting in its number of Ph.D. produced,
major projects and consultancies, FDP’s, MDP’s and research publications etc.
The Dean along with faculty research committee supervises the progress of the
research work of the students. The salient facts towards the research capabilities
of SMVDU are as follows:
1. Various schools have produced 28 Ph.D. in last ten years and nearly 131
students are pursuing their Ph.D.
2. The research output is reflected in the publications in national and
international journals as well as books or chapters in books. The
cumulative numbers of publication of faculty members of SMVDU at
national and international level is more than 1200. Some of the
publications are in high impact journals.
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3. The faculty members have been able to mobilise grants of more than 10
crores in last ten years.
4. The faculty is involved in research and consultancy and hence has been
mobilizing grants of more than 2 crores in last few years.
5. The University depends mostly on various funding agencies and industrial
and research organizations for financial support to undertake research
projects, such as, UGC, AICTE, CSIR, DST, MHRD, DBT, BARC,
ISRO, ICSSR, DRDO, DPE, etc.
6. The faculty has organised nearly 8 conferences and 33 seminars at national
and international level.
7. The university is encouraging more patents through innovation schemes.
The university despite of in its initial stages has been able to file for and
achieve a few patents.
8. For the development of the skills in research and teaching the various
school of the university has organised more than 8 refresher courses, more
than 10 FDPs in various areas such as research methodology, training
sessions on data analysis, workshops on statistical applications, orientation
programs on advancements in research.
9. The expert lectures are organized to promote research competency and
culture on the campus.
10. The University imparts its expertise also to the industry as well as the
society with the help of various development programmes. This is
reflected not only in the grants and consultancies that the university has
been mobilized but also more than 10 programmes organised by various
schools in last few years.
11. Faculty members and scholars are permitted and encouraged to undertake
research by collaborating with other research organizations.
12. University encourages faculty members and scholars to attend national and
international conferences/workshops/seminars/training programmes.
13. The university has a provision for Professional Development Allowance
(PDF) that allows faculty members to make expenditures towards his
research as well attending various developmental programmes including
seminars/conferences/workshops, etc. in India as well as in foreign in
countries.
14. In order to promote the various research initiatives the university has
created various facilities , such as, Centres of Excellence in Research,
Centre for Embedded Instrumentation & Networked Controls, Centre of
Excellence in Biotechnology, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, Centre
for Energy Management & Water Resources, and Centre of Excellence for
Entrepreneurial Development.
15. The university has an exclusive Nano-technology Cell that involves
faculty members from different disciplines of science and engineering in
order to promote inter-disciplinary research in niche area of nano-
technology.
16. University library has also established an Institutional Ethical Review
Board under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor and members from
different fields of the society in order to supervise the ethical issues and
malpractices, etc. in research.
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 17. Many faculty members have received awards for their research
contribution from Government, professional bodies and associations at
National and International level.
18. The many of the faculty members also serve as resource persons, sessional
chairmen, keynote speakers and special guests for many of the academic
events such as National and International seminars, conferences,
workshops and symposia.
19. Some of the faculty members of the university also serve as members of
editorial board of various national and international journals of repute.
20. The university has had various associations at various point of time to
smooth out and promote research with the help of MoUs. Some of the
significant MoUs are with National Institute of Wind Energy Chennai; M/s
Prathista Industries, Secunderabad; M/s Vaishnavi Biotech Ltd.; Indian
Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu (CSIR), Jammu; Sher-e-Kashmir
University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu;
Jammu University; Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute Of Renewable
Energy, Kapurthala, Punjab; MSMEDI, GOI; Kurukshetra University;
Thappar University, Patiala; M/s Dabur India Ltd; IIT Roorkee; State
Forest Research Institute, J&K; Laval University, Canada; Orel State
Technical University (Orel, Russia); Kun Shan University, Taiwan;
Aachen University of Applied Sciences (AcUAS),Germany; IIT, Delhi;
RUHR-University, Bochum, Germany.

The university has a defined research and consultancy policy. It promotes the
revenue sharing schemes of consultancy and project assistance. The university
acknowledge the support of UGC, DBT, etc. in promoting these centres.
However the university still feels the limitations of resources as well as the
proximity to the happening world as one of the impeding factor that have often
tried to overcome the enthusiasm of the young learning faculty members.

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

 Physical Infrastructure
The University has 470 acres of land in the lap of Trikuta hills and witnessed a
remarkable growth in terms of Physical infrastructure since its establishment.
Jammu is accessible through road, rail and air route.

The University campus comprises of Academic blocks, Administrative block,

Various labs, Workshops, Library, Network Centre, Hostels, Auditorium, Sport
Ground, Gymnasium, Horticulture wing, Small Shopping Complex, Gas Agency,
Medical Aid Centre, Guest House, Helipad, Residential Complex, Post office,
Banks, Cafeteria.

 Academic and Administrative block

Academic area consists of four main buildings which house four Faculties
namely, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Humanities
& Social Sciences and Faculty of Sciences, with appropriate spaces for faculty,
staff, reference libraries and classrooms etc., surrounded by new academic block
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with four blocks, which houses class rooms, science laboratories, computer labs
and theatres etc. All the buildings are interconnected and have open interactive
spaces. Adjacent to these are the building complex for Central Work Shop and
School of Architecture and Landscape Design. Total number of class rooms in
campus is 39. Total number of Computer lab is 15 with total number of Computer
Node in the labs, 600.

The administrative block lies close to the academic area. The administrative
block, located at slight elevation, houses for offices for the Vice Chancellor,
Registrar, Finance division and other administrative officers.

 Library
SMVDU has well-structured Central Library and decentralized libraries in all the
Schools. For smooth functioning of the library work Library Committee is constituted.
The committee comprises Directors of all schools, Deans of Faculties, Registrar and
Librarian. Vice Chancellor or his nominee is the Chairman of the committee. In order
to enable library user friendly, special initiatives are taken. Since the university is
located far from the main city of Jammu hence Book Bank section is created. Further,
to enrich the variety in collection Text Book Section has been established. Book
exhibitions are organized. Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) 30101 (35000 Square
yards). Total seating capacity is 100. Library remains open on all days except holidays
of the University. Library holdings consist of the followings:
a) Print (books, back volumes and theses)
1. Books 40,000(Including Book Bank books)
2. Back Volumes 200
3. Theses 25
b) Electronic (e-books, e-journals)
1. E-Books 1211
2. E-journals 9693
c) Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books, standards,
patents) 8000 aprox. (Excluding patents)
d) Book Banks 15247
e) Access to OPAC http://172.17.172.10:8080/webopac/html/
f) The library is highly automated. The resource of the university library and the
catalogue can be assessed through intranet via.
http://wwww.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/research/central-library-link.html as well
as virtual library http://vlib.smvdu.ac.in
g) The Library has 75 computers and 02 printers as well as 3 photocopiers for the
support for search and online database. The computers are equipped with
internet nadwith speed 60 Mbps from reliance communications and 1gbps
from NKN under NMEICT
h) Institutional repository is maintained for dissertations and thesis through
INFLIBNET, along with database support through DELNET and INDEST
 Library provides database support for academics and research through
SPRINGER- LINK, PROQUEST, JSTORE, TAYLOR & FRANCIS, J-Gate
(Management) etc.

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  Hostel
Being a fully residential University, the campus provides comfortable single,
double and triple seated accommodation to all the students. University has 05
Boys’ hostels and 02 Girls’ hostels in the campus. These hostels have the capacity
to accommodate more than 500 girls and 1000 boys. The rooms in the hostels are
spacious and ventilated and have been designed to provide sufficient interaction
among the students, yet with the maximum possibility of personal space. All the
hostels are at walking distance of about 3 to 5 minutes from the Schools. Dining is
provided to the hostel students four times a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea &
Snacks and Dinner) through established contractor(s) at a well negotiated per day
rate. 24X7 hours internet facilities are also available in the hostels.

 Network Centre
Network Centre of SMVDU serves the Internet facility in the campus. It
covers all Departments, Hostels, Administrative Offices, Medical Aid Centre,
Guesthouse, and faculty residences. SMVD UnivNET (SMVDU University
Network) has been built using Cisco Switches, Network Management System, L3
Switch and Pix Firewalls. Internet services are provided from two Internet Service
Providers viz. Reliance and BSNL. With the endeavor of Network Centre team,
SMVDU is now a part of NKN (National Knowledge Network) connecting all
Universities in India including IIT, IISc, NIT, etc.

Uninterrupted Internet facilities have been provided in SMVDU campus with 60

Mbps internet leased line connectivity from Reliance Communications. Also, 1
Gbps Internet leased line link from BSNL under NMEICT (National Mission on
Education through Information & Communication Technology) programme is
also successfully commissioned.

Virtual Classroom facility under NMEICT is being successfully tested using

AVIEW for providing online teaching to the students of SMVDU by the
Professors from IIT's, IISc's etc. Online course module for students of SMVDU is
underway which after completion, acts as a central repository for all curriculums
of Engineering and Sciences stream encompassing the modules developed under
NPTEL, MIT, etc.

 Central Workshop of the University

Workshop is an educational platform where science is translated into
technology. The Central Workshop of the University plays a key role in imparting
basic workshop and engineering practical training to the students of College of
Engineering of the University. The students of all branches of engineering
undergo a rigorous training during the 1st or 2nd semester of the respective
academic programs.

 Medical Aid Centre

The University Medical Aid Centre provides medical services to all the
employees and students of the University. An independent premise of Medical Aid
Centre extends has various facilities for the health care of residents students,
faculty and staff such as OPD, Ambulance service, well-established laboratory
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and immunisation programs. The centre has separate wards for male and female
indoor patients.

 Residential complex for Staff

The residential area is located in the southern most portion of the campus and
is provided with lovely fountains, lawns, gardens and a loop road with flowering
trees. The University Provides accommodation to faculty and other employees.
The senior faculty and administrative staff are provided with individual houses,
while others are housed in two or three bedroom apartments. The club and sports
facilities are provided to the employees and their families.

 Auditorium
The state-of- Art Auditorium with seating capacity of 1000, 700 at the ground
floor and 300 at the balcony level, with facilities of Audio- Visual aids as well as
infrastructural facilities of Conference Hall, Green Room, VIP lounge, is an
excellent centre for academic, cultural and social functions.

 Guest House
A Guest House with VIP catering facility is located in the residential zone to
facilitate university guests. The University guest house has arrangements for
lodging fifty guests at a time and make boarding arrangements for more at least
150 persons at a time. The rooms are air conditioned with best of the facilities.
The mess caters to all kind of vegetarian boarding requirements in extremely
hygienic conditions.

 Infrastructure for Sport and Cultural activities

The university has sports hall with the four best quality International standards
TT Tables in it. In addition to Indoor Badminton court the other indoor games like
carom, chess etc. are also played here. The University has established two Gym
centres in the campus. This centre is equipped with Parallel bars, uneven bars and
weight exercise equipment. Along with these the University has three Volley ball
Courts, lawn tennis court, three basketball courts and a football as well as cricket
ground.

 Banking & ATM Facilities

The J&K Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce have a branch each on the
campus which caters to the students, staff, and faculty members of the university
with ATM and e-commerce facility.

 Post-Office
The postal department has opened a post-office for the use of the residents of
the university in the campus itself. The post-office has all standard
facilities including Money order, Speed Post, Registered Post etc. The postal
address of the campus is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, Katra - 182
320, J&K, INDIA.

 Other infrastructural facilities

University has 33KV substation on the campus to ensure uninterrupted power
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supply to all the parts of the campus. The University also has uninterrupted
power back (UPS), wherever required, with the help of high power generator and
inverters. The University has a dug well with a provision of pumping and storing
1,00,000 gallons of potable water in the campus daily which is checked regularly
for quality. To facilitate the telecommunication needs, University had installed
latest 4000 V2.0E simplex IP ready Siemens communication server. University
has 04 Buses, 08 Cars, 02 Ambulances, and 01 Truck to provide the transport
facility to the students, staffs, invited Guests, residents and other necessary
activities.

5. Student support Activities

The SMVDU caters to the requirement of its stakeholders. The major

stakeholders of the university are its students. The academic and support
environment is dedicated to provide for a suitable environment for the holistic
development of the students. Some of the facilities are as follows:

 Admission Support
All the important information related to admission etc., are provided on the
University website (www.smvdu.net.in). Applications are invited from candidates
by advertising the Programmes in the leading national and local newspapers every
year. Subsequently, application forms and the Admission Brochure can be
obtained from selected branches of J&K Bank Ltd. or can be downloaded from
the University website.

 Co-Curricular Activities
Office of Dean-of-Students functions as a centre to promote cooperation and
fellowship among students on campus, to build their personality and making their
stay comfortable on the campus. The responsibilities of the office include hostel
administration, extra-curricular activities, welfare, conduct, discipline, fee
concessions, and health of students. In order to give the much needed exposure to
the students outside the campus, this office coordinates different cultural and
academic tours for them and arranges travel concessions for them. The students
are provided with travel allowance and other necessary kits for their participation
in cultural and sports activities organized by other Universities / Institutions
across country.

In order to welcome the new students and in search for their extra-curricular
talents, a cultural event called CONCORDANCE is organized in the beginning
of every academic session in August. It is followed by TITIKSHA, the technical
festival, TATTVA, the management festival, LITLIFE, the literary festival, and
SRIJAN, the architecture festival. The University organizes its annual cultural
and sports festival called RESURGENCE in which the students from various
Universities/Institutions are also invited to participate and compete.

To engage the students in various extra-curricular activities, a House system is

introduced. All the students across discipline are grouped into five Houses named
Aakash, Agni, Jal, Prithvi, and Vayu. Such a system of classification occasions
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cross-disciplinary interactions among the students coming from diverse cultural
backgrounds. This is also to inculcate the spirit of team work and to encourage a
sense of healthy competitiveness among the students.

There are various Clubs such as Music Club, Dance Club, Dramatics Club,
Quiz Club, Film & Photography Club, Literary Club, Debate Club, Adventure
Club, Fine Arts Club, Hindi Club, OSUM Club and Book Club through which the
students pursue and sharpen their extra-curricular talents. The Mind Meet Forum
is constituted to organize panel discussions and lectures on relevant issues to
create awareness among the students regarding the burning issues of national and
international importance.

In order to raise the standards of performance of the University sports at the

state and national level competitions, the process of result oriented planning and
nurturing of the talent on scientific principles of modern training methodology,
this department chooses the best number of players among students of various
courses on the basis of their performance in the different activities (games and
sports). The selection is made by giving chance to students of the university to
prove their worth in the various sports activities.

 National Service Scheme (NSS)

The University has initiated NSS activities since its inception. In this direction
during the National Science Day Celebrations at the University, special care is
taken to involve school children from the neighborhood. All undergraduate
students are required to enroll for NSS in the first year. This requirement should
be completed in one year. If, however, a student is not able to complete this
requirement in the first year, he/she must complete it by the end of the 2nd year
(4th semester).

 Moral and Ethical Behaviour

In order to promote ethical behaviour, the University requires every student to
agree to abide by the Honour Code. At the time of admission, every student has to
sign the Honour Code and submit a copy to the respective academic section.
Violations of this Code are taken very seriously and may result in suspension or
expulsion. Ragging of any kind and of any manner is strictly prohibited as per
order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

 Training & Placement Cell

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has established a training & placement
cell consisting of chairman placements, vice chairman placements, faculty
coordinators, student coordinators, and a T&P officer. The training & placement
cell assists in summer training and campus placements for the graduating students
at SMVDU. Training & Placement officials and the volunteers provide possible
assistance to the recruiters for pre-placement discussions, conducting tests &
interviews and hospitality of the campus hiring team. The hospitality and the
functioning of the placement cell at SMVDU is applauded and well received by
the visiting recruiters every year.

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  Scholarships
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has introduced Student Merit
cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS) to inculcate work culture and
competitive spirit among the students. SMMSS has been launched for the first
time in the state of Jammu & Kashmir by any University at this scale. A student
who comes from a very poor background and secures a CGPA of 8.50 is given
100% assistance as per norms. Based on the valid GATE score, the top 18
students in each stream of M. Tech. Programme are also eligible for assistantship
as per norms.

 Awards
The University within its short span of 10 years has instituted following types
of medals/awards for its graduating students, namely Chancellor’s Gold Medal;
Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal; University’s Silver Medal; Certificate of
Distinction; Infosys Foundation prize for Excellence. The SMVDSB in addition
provides for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Gold Medal and Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Medal for best female Student. The awards are given
with due weightage for academic & co-curricular/extra-curricular activities.

 Financial Assistance to Ph.D. Students

UGC-NET/GATE qualified Full Time Ph.D. Scholars of SMVDU are entitled
an assistantship with an annual contingency grant till the time he/she submits the
Ph.D. thesis.

 Student Affair Committee

For smooth functioning of the student affairs different committees are formed
through election procedure. The University has the highest level of students’ body
called ‘Students Affairs Council’(SAC) and has its constituent Boards and Inter
hostel Committees. The role of the SAC is to involve the students of the
University in the matters considered relevant to their holistic personality growth
and professional development through various activities, not related to their
academic programs. The SAC is intended to provide a policy making platform for
the students with the support of University faculty and authorities. The constituent
Boards are as follows:
• Board for Hostel Management (BHM)
• Board for Sports Activities (BSA)
• Board for Cultural Activities (BCA)
• Board for Students Welfare (BSW)
• Board for Students Publications (BSP)
• Board for Professional Activities (BPA)
• Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
• Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
• Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee

Each Hostel has the following Committees:

• Hostel Mess Committee
• Hostel Sports Committee
• Hostel Cultural Committee
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 • Hostel Maintenance Committee
• Hostel Welfare Committee
• Hostel Publication Committee
• Hostel Reading Room Committee
• Hostel Network Affairs Committee
• Hostel Disciplinary Committee
• Hostel Finance and Audit Committee

6. GOVERNANCE:
The University has been fortunate enough to have distinguished persons as its
Vice-Chancellors from time to time. Starting with Prof. B.B. Chattoo as its first
visionary Vice-Chancellor, the tradition continued with another luminary Prof.
N.K. Bansal followed by Prof. R.N.K. Bamzai. Prof. Sudhir K. Jain is the present
Vice-Chancellor under whose leadership the university is steering towards
growth. The Vice-Chancellor is the Executive Head of the university and is
supported by the able support of Hon’ble Chancellor i.e. Governor of the state. In
order to facilitate quality governance the Vice-Chancellor has certain bodies
which suitably ratify as well as support decision making at the highest level. The
University has Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee,
Boards of Studies, Board of Academic Research and Consultancy and Faculty
Research Committees as the statutory bodies which are involved in the
administration of the University. The Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar,
Finance officer, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Schools and Dean of Students are
the key officers of the University.

 Executive Council
The Executive Council is the apex body of the University responsible for all
the academic appointments, management and regulation of finances and account,
investments and properties, fixation of emoluments and creation of perks,
enforcement of discipline, appointment of examiners and any other matter
pertaining to the functioning of the University. The executive council consists of
Governor of J&K-Chancellor, SMVDU as Chair; Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU; two
deans of faculties of basic discipline (on rotation) and dean of student affairs; one
director of school (on rotation) along with external members consisting of Vice-
Chancellors of Jammu University and Kashmir University and members from
academic and industry.

 Academic Council
The Academic Council is responsible for all the academic matters of the
University such as curriculum development, admission, examination, recognition
of degrees and all other acts as may be necessary for proper execution of the
provisions of the act, status and ordinances and all matters relating to the health
and welfare of the students. The academic council consists of Vice Chancellor as
chairman, all deans of faculties of basic discipline and student affairs, all directors
of school of studies, and librarian as ex-officio member along with external
member with high level of experience and expertize from other universities,
industry and research institutions.

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  Finance Committee
The finance committee of the university provides policy inputs and
supervises the financial disposition of the university. it consists of Vice-
Chancellor as Chairman; Finance Officer of the University as Secretary; Chief
Executive Officer SMVDSB; ACEO, SMVDSB; Chief Accounts Officer,
SMVDSB; and Director General Budget, Finance Department, Govt. of J&K as
members.
The academic decisions of the schools are taken in the duly constituted
board of studies as well academic affairs committee of the schools.

The University ensures best practices and smooth functioning of academic and
research through regular deliberations on the issues. There is a provision of
students affair council (SAC) which consists of various boards of students related
activities.
1. The university has the strength of getting advices and support on
contemporary issues that may be pertinent for the growth of the university
through strong governance system.
2. The boards of studies and academic affairs committee provides platform
for discussion and suitable decision making towards academics
administration.
3. Various committees with active participation of faculty members ensure
the smooth administration of the university.
4. The various boards through SAC ensures active participation of the
students in University activities such as management of hostels, discipline,
cultural activities, developmental duties, etc.

7. Innovation and Best Practices:

The SMVD University realises the requirement of the development of the

students as responsible citizens of the society. It creates environment and
opportunities for the students to develop the innovative skills that is suitable for
the resource utilisation.
1. The entire SMVDU campus is conspicuous by its presence with greenery.
The entire campus is full of lush green flora. The University follows eco-
friendly policies. The various initiatives taken up by the University to
promote environmental consciousness in the Campus includes Plantation
Drive, Tree-Talk (with the Dept. of Forest, Govt. of J&K); Clean Campus
and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; Environmental Awareness Campaign ;
Environmental Awareness rally under the theme ‘Save the Trikuta
Mountains’ etc.
2. With the help of NSS schemes the University collaborates agencies like
NDRF, Red Cross Society, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) etc. for
various programs such as awareness about drug-abuse, disaster
management, first aid, National Voters’ Day seminar and pledge session,
Run for Unity rally, etc.
3. The University also has informal organisation named as Vikalp. Vikalp is
a students’ initiative (supported by NSS) which runs evening classes on
regular basis for children from the neighbouring villages of the university.
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 it also offers classes to the children/students of local area including certain
skills development, computer literacy etc. it also takes care of involving
those students in cultural activities, promote athletics, takes care of their
health through medical check-up etc.
4. Through the above mentioned Vikalp program, the university is in
continuous communication with the parents of those children who are
benefitted by the program.
5. The University through NSS and School of Innovation and Community
Development organises various educational/awareness sessions on
contemporary issues.
6. Educational/Awareness/Sensitization initiatives are organised such as
National Sciences Day programs at the nearby high / higher secondary
schools, middle schools and their teachers aiming at providing exposure
and inspiration towards research and career opportunities in science and
also at how to develop scientific temper in our day to day life.
7. DST sponsored programme INSPIRE has provided innovative platform for
more than 3000 students in J&K and Ladakh. In this programme eminent
scholars of India and aboard interact and ignite the young minds of
country.
8. The university has also taken initiative to organize a medical camp for the
people of neighbouring villages.
9. The University is located in remote rural area. As a matter of practice, the
University invite the local people in the cultural programs and other
important events. In all of the above ventures, our students and faculty are
directly involved so as to sustain university-neighbourhood network.
10. Given the university’s commitment to all extensional activities, equal
opportunity is provided to all the students to take part as well as organize
events of variety of interest such as educational/awareness based activities,
campaign and rallies, fund-raising, environmental, disaster management
training, film-making for social change, cyber safety and society etc.
11. The University take continuous feed-back from students as well as
faculty/resource persons involved about the impact of the events/sessions.
Based upon the assessment, the university find that these events help
inculcate following values and they also impart certain skills such as
social responsibility, team-spirit, citizenship, selfless service, event
management, dealing with human affairs and social communication,
public relationship and involving common public in events, basic skills of
safety and disaster response.
12. The University follows various practices of keeping smoke and noise free
campus.
13. The university has on-line registration process of the students as well as
on-line result computation and publication process. This ensures the
efficiency as well as higher accuracy in the evaluation.
14. In order to have a continued interaction with stakeholders of the
University, the University has introduced a group mail system. In order to
strengthen the applications of information and communication technology
in academics, research and administration, the University has taken up
campus networking project and completed it successfully.
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 15. The University has an Alumni Association where every school has a
faculty alumni representative along with student’s representatives who are
in the interaction with the alumni of the university.
16. To resolve and handle the grievances of female students and staff
including sexual harassment a Gender Sensitization Committee for Sexual
Harassment Cell Grievance.

Conclusion

Based upon the various facts and the experiences gained by university, it has
derived its own strength. The university has highly qualified young faculty with
international exposure, a strong infrastructure and internet facility as well as
strong support system. The residential nature of the university and adequate
student-teacher ratio clubbed with scenic climatic conditions provide suitable
platform for learning as it nurtures the cohesive relationship between student and
faculty. The faculty members and the students have exhibited their mettle. The
university also derives its strength from diversity of the students and the
interactive environment with industrial and academic collaborations. The
University has been able to nurture multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary
research as well as course curriculum that provides has been well accepted in the
industry.
However, over the period of time the University has experienced its
limitations due to its unique and remote location. The distant positioning of the
University has limited the presence of very highly qualified professors of
experience. Hence the university has been facing a bit difficult in attracting
private and big agencies for funding liberally. The remote location and
geopolitical condition has also often proved to be a limitation in attracting many
number of students with diverse background. The University need to foster more
visibility and networking through more engagements and collaborations with
international and national institutions of repute.

In the contemporary world the dynamics of technology is in continuous

process of improvisation. Keeping this in view, requirements for updating the
research and students is a challenge. The limited budget and rising expenditures of
the University often poses the challenge for liberal research funding and up-dation
of the data base for its stakeholders. The University requires state of art
infrastructure that can provide for developing centre of excellences in various
areas where the opportunity lies.

It must be a recognised fact that the higher education in India and particularly
in Jammu & Kashmir has vast opportunities. With low gross enrolment ratio
towards higher education and demand of the rising society the higher education
requires innovative blend of delivery of academics as well as research that caters
to the requirement of the society as well as industry. The University has strength
along with potential to provide innovative services in higher education with
innovative programmes, cutting-edge inter-disciplinary research and
consultancies.

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 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

SECTION B

PREPARATION OF SELF-STUDY REPORT

1. Profile of the University

1. Name and Address of the University:

Name: SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University,

Address: Kakryal, Katra-182320, J&K

City: Katra Pin: 182320 State: Jammu & Kashmir

Website: www.smvdu.net.in

2
. For communication :

Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email

with STD Code

Vice Chancellor Prof. Sudhir O: 01991-285686 01991- vc@smvd

K.Jain 285573 u.ac.in
R:
Pro Vice Chancellor NA O:
(s)
R:
Registrar Mr. Ajay O: 01991-285687 01991- registrar
Khajuria 285687 @smvdu.
ac.in
R:
Steering Committee / Dr. Vipin Kakkar, O:01991-285535; vipan.kak
Associate Extn: 2339 ar@smvd
Professor, u.ac.in
SMVDU
R: O:01991-
285535; Extn:
IQAC Co-ordinator 6339

3. Status of the University: State University

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 State Private University
Central University
University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University) Institution of
National Importance Any other (please specify)

4. Type of University:

Unitary

Affiliating

5. Source of funding:

Central Government

State Government

Self-financing

Any other (please specify) Self-financing & UGC

6. a. Date of establishment of the university: 12/05/1999

b. Prior to the establishment of the university, was it a/an

i. PG Centre Yes No

ii. Affiliated College Yes No

iii. Constituent College Yes No

iv. Autonomous College Yes No

v. Any other (please specify) ……………………

If yes, give the date of establishment …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
7. Date of recognition as a university by UGC or any other national agency:

Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks

i. 2f of UGC* 20 05 2004
ii. 12B of UGC * 22 06 2009
iii. 3 of UGC #
iv. Any other ^ (specify)

* Enclose certificate of recognition. Copy enclosed

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 # Enclose notification of MHRD and UGC for all courses / programmes /
campus/ campuses. Copy enclosed
1. Enclose certificate of recognition by any other national
agency/agencies, if any. NA

8. Has the university been recognized

a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and
date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
9. Does the university have off-campus centres?
Yes No
If yes, date of establishment : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Does the university have off-shore campuses?

Yes No
If yes, date of establishment : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

11. Location of the campus and area:

Location * Campus area in Built up ar

acres in sq. mts
i. Main campus area Rural 474 123254
ii. Other campuses in the - - -
country
iii. Campuses abroad - - -

(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any other (please specify)

If the university has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated
self-study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.

12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University,

please provide campus-wise information.

Reply : Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities

 State -of -Art Auditorium with seating capacity of 1000 with
facilities of Audio-Visual aids as well as infrastructural facilities of
Conference Hall, Green Room, VIP Lounge.
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  Sports facilities ∗
 Playground - 01
 Gymnasium Hall - 02

 Basket ball - 02
 Lawn tennis Court - 01
 Badminton Court – 04
 Volley ball Court – 02
 Table Tennis – 06 tables
 Electronic games - Internet hall

 Hostel
∗ Boys’ hostel

Number of hostels -05

Number of inmates-986
Facilities- Wi-Fi, Mess, Indoor-games.
∗ Girls’ hostel

Number of hostels - 02

Number of inmates - 516

Facilities -Wi-Fi, Mess, Indoor-games,

∗ Working women’s hostel

Number of hostels - Nil

Number of inmates - Nil

Facilities
 Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching-
Faculty Quarters (98), non-teaching staff quarters (60) .

 Cafeteria -02
 Health centre – Nature of facilities available – inpatient, outpatient,
ambulance, emergency care facility, etc.
A well equipped Medical Aid Centre with facilities of Auto-analyser,
Physiotherapy and Dental care facility, emergency care facility,
inpatient, outpatient, ambulance.

 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc.

Bank Branches each of OBC and J&K Bank; 01 post-office, 01 inhouse
Stationary Shop, Shoppping Complex, LPG store.
 Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff
University has 04 Buses, 08 Vehicles/Cars, 02 Ambulances, 01 Load
Carrier/Truck.
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  Facilities for persons with disabilities - Yes
 Animal house - Nil
 Incinerator for laboratories - Nil
 Power house - Yes
 Waste management facility - Yes

13. Number of institutions affiliated to the university

Type of colleges Total Permanent Temporary

Arts, Science and Commerce Nil

Law Nil

Medicine` Nil

Engineering Nil

Education Nil

Management Nil

Others (specify and provide details)

14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as
recognized by the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number
of autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of the University - NA

Yes No Number
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Furnish the following information:

Particulars Number Number of Students

a. University Departments
Undergraduate 5 1094
Post graduate 7 408
Research centres on the campus 5

b. Constituent colleges 4 1502

c. Affiliated colleges Nil
d. Colleges under 2(f) Nil

e. Colleges under 2(f) and 12B

f. NAAC accredited colleges Nil

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 g. Colleges with Potential
for Excellence (UGC)
h. Autonomous colleges
i. Colleges with Postgraduate Departments

j. Colleges with Research Departments

k. University recognized Research Institutes/Centres

16. Does the university conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by

the UGC?

Yes No

If the university uses any other nomenclatures, please specify.

17. Academic programmes offered by the university departments at present,

under the following categories: (Enclose the list of academic programmes
offered)

Programmes Number
UG 5
PG 11
Integrated Masters 1
M.Phil. nil
Ph.D. 12
Integrated Ph.D. nil

Certificate nil
Diploma nil
PG Diploma nil
Any other (please specify)
Total 29

18. Number of working days during the last academic year. 293

19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years.

153 155 157 152

(‘Teaching days’ means days on which classes were engaged. Examination
days are not to be included)

20. Does the university have a department of Teacher Education?

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 Yes No

If yes,
a. Year of establishment ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.:

…………… Date: ………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation

separately?

Yes No

21. Does the university have a teaching department of Physical Education?

Yes No

If yes,

a. Year of establishment ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.:

………………Date: ………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation

separately?

Yes No

22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether
professional programmes are being offered?

Yes No

If yes, please enclose approval / recognition details issued by the statutory

body governing the programme.

23. Has the university been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so,
furnish a copy of the report and action taken there upon. Yes (Executive
Council); copies of minutes of 21st meeting of Executive Council and
action taken thereupon are enclosed as Annexure-I.

24. Number of positions in the university

Positions Teaching faculty Non- Technical

teaching staff
Professor Associate Assistant staff
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 Professor Professor
Sanctioned by the 20 148
UGC / University /
State Government
Recruited 5 105 87 50
Yet to recruit 15 40 64 21
Number of persons NIL NIL 3 39 nil
working on contract
basis

25. Qualifications of the teaching staff

Highest Professor Associate Assistant

qualification Professor Professor Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
Ph.D. 3 - 1 - 46 14 64
M.Phil. - - - - 2 nil 2
PG - - 1 - 35 7 43
UG 1 1
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - - 1 1 1
M.Phil. - - - - - nil nil
PG - - - - 1 nil 1 1
UG 1 1
Part-time teachers
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Total 3 2 85 23 113

26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.

Emeritus Adjunct Visiting

Number 3

27. Chairs instituted by the university:

Chairs

School / Department Nil

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28. Students enrolled in the university departments during the current
academic year, with the following details:

Inte- Inte-
grate M. Ph.D
Students UG PG d Phil. . grated D.Litt,/ Certifi- Diploma PG
Mast D.Sc. cate Diploma
ers Ph.D.
*M *M
*M *F *M *F *F *M *F *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F

From the 16(M

state 26 (M)/ 71 (M)/ )/ 12(M)/
where 25 (F) 136 (F) 34 (F) 0 20 (F)
the
university
is located

From other 151

states (M)/26 03 (M)/
ofIndia (F) 01 (F)
NRI
students
Foreign
students
Total

*M - Male *F - Female

29. ‘Unit cost’ of education

(Unit Cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number
of student enrolled)
Recurring Expenditure as per income & Expenditure Statement =Rs.33,51,10,500
Net Recurring Expenditure after Depreciation (Rs.33,51,10,500 -9,15,52,491)=
Rs.24,35,58,009/-(Actual)
(a). Including the Salary Component = Rs.1,73,474.37 (
24,35,58,009/1404)
(b). Excluding the Salary Component = Rs.66,828.95
(9,38,27,845/1404)

30. Academic Staff College : Establishing of Academic Staff College at

SMVD University is under process.
• Year of establishment …………
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 • Number of programmes
conducted (with duration) ∗ UGC
Orientation

∗ UGC Refresher
∗ University’s own programmes

31. Does the university offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP)?

Yes No

If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered.

Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?

32. Does the university have a provision for external registration of students?

Yes No

If yes, how many students avail of this provision annually?

33. Is the university applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If

Accreditation, name the cycle.

Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

34. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-
assessment only)

Cycle 1: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result

…… Cycle 2: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation
outcome/Result …… Cycle 3: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy),
Accreditation outcome/Result ……

Cycle 4: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result

…… * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team
report(s)

35. Does the university provide the list of accredited institutions under its
jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited
affiliated / constituent / autonomous colleges under the university. No

36. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates
of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).

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 IQAC …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

(ii) ………………
(dd/mm/yyyy)

(iii) ………………
(dd/mm/yyyy)

(iv) ………………
(dd/mm/yyyy)

37. Any other relevant data, the university would like to include (not
exceeding one page). No

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 2. Criteria - wise Inputs

CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic
programmes of the university?
Reply : The Vision of the University is establishment of a scientific & technical
University of excellence to nurture young & talented human resource for the
service of Indian society & world at large, preserving the integrity and sanctity of
human values. This Vision is reflected through the various technical programs
being offered by the University both at Undergraduate & Postgraduate level such
B.Tech. & M.Tech. programs as well as the different PG programs offered in the
discipline of Science as well as discipline of Humanities so that the students
pursuing these programs are nurtured for the service of the society. Further, all
the programs offered by the University in its Academic Curriculum are inter
disciplinary in nature and all the students are exposed to the programs which
encourage integrity and sanctity of human values. The Mission of the University
is also reflected in the Academic Programs of the University as the Masters
Degree Programs in the stream of Sciences, the Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.) and
the M.Tech. Programs offered by the University are largely Research Oriented
programs with significant focus on Research & Innovation.

1.1.2 Does the university follow a systematic process in the design and
development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need
assessment, feedback, etc.).
Reply: Yes, the University follows systematic process in the design and
development of the curriculum. The Process is initiated by way of need
assessment which exercise is done by the Academics Affairs Committee (AAC) of
each of the different Schools. Each of the School of Study has a separate AAC &
a Board of Studies. The need assessment done by the AAC of the School for
design and development of the curriculum is submitted to the Board of Studies
(BOS) of the concerned School for appropriate considerations. The
recommendations of the BOS are put up before Board of Academic, Research and
Consultancy (BARC) for approval. Subsequently the need assessment is presented
before the Academic Council of the University for consideration and the
recommendations of the Academic Council are finally rectified by the Executive
Council, which is the highest decision making body of the University. Further, the
systematic process for design and development of curriculum also includes
feedback interventions on the matter with industry, experts from different research
organizations and Alumni.

1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and
development?
∗ Employability
∗ Innovation

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 ∗ Research
Reply:
 The aspect of Employability is ensured through curriculum design and
development is sense that as a part of curriculum specially those elective
courses are offered in which students have interest, being Choice Based
and the student is likely for making a carrier in that field. As a part of the
curriculum design hands on training is provided to the students in the form
of practical work and project work both of which are included in
curriculum design and development. As a part of curriculum students are
taught tools and techniques which are directly useful in professional life
and increase their employability. Industrial training is mandatory as apart
of the curricula for all the students in the final semester to provide them
adequate exposure to the students about the future employers.
 The aspect of Innovation is ensured through promotion of inter
disciplinary learning so that the students are exposed to multiple areas of
learning which promotes innovation. The academic curriculum has within
its ambit the undertaking of projects by the students followed by viva-vice
on their completion which promotes innovation among the students and
prepares them to be creative. Also the university has establishing the
School named as “School of Innovation and Community Development”
which is more or less a support school for the students who are innovative
and research oriented and provide ample opportunity to the students for
the purpose.
 The aspect of research is ensured in the Curriculum design and
development through the different masters level programs being offered
by the University as also the doctoral programs. The Academic curriculum
design provides plenty of choices to the students to choice any research
area. The students are required to undertake dissertation in final year in all
the master programs (M.Sc. & M.Tech.), where focus of dissertation is on
research topics. The University provides full financial assistance to the
students for presenting their research papers or projects in National
Conferences/Seminars. The University has excellent research
infrastructure in the shape of state of the art laboratories and equipment
and all the research infrastructure is available to the faculty as well as to
the students for promoting research. The students who excel in the area of
research while pursuing their academic curriculum are also considered for
various awards / medals presented in the Convocation of the University.

1.1.4 To what extent does the university use the guidelines of the regulatory
bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the university
been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a
national impact?
Reply: The University follows the regulatory bodies mandatory requirements /
guidelines for developing or re-structuring the curricula. Other guidelines which
are not mandatory in nature are debated upon and considered alongwith the
feedback obtained from alumni, prospective employers and experts. The
regulatory bodies whose guidelines are followed in this respect are UGC &
AICTE. Since the University is only 10 years old therefore it is yet to become
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pioneer in the areana of curriculum reforms which may have a national impact.

1.1.5 Does the university interact with industry, research bodies and the civil
society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the university
benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders?
Reply: The University interacts with industry and the research bodies in the
curriculum revision process. The curriculum revision process is a need based
process which is carried out in consultation with the experts in different
disciplines who are on the different panels/boards of the University and the
feedback that is obtained from the the prospective employer (industry) and the
various research bodies of the University resulting in development of courses in
the curriculum revision process with adequate flexibility for selection of courses.
The University has been benefited to a large extent through attraction with the
stakeholders as revision of the curricula that is imparted has improved the quality
of the student who now finds better acceptance and employability in the market.
The students has better prospects of proceeding for higher education in reputed
education institutions and the students are now being taken up by the research
bodies of the country such as ISRO, CSIR, NAL etc. for research and other
assignments.

1.1.6 Give details of how the university facilitates the introduction of new
programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges.
Reply: Not Applicable.

1.1.7 Does the university encourage its colleges to provide additional skill-
oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not
applicable for unitary universities).
Reply: Not Applicable.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:

∗ Programmes taught on campus

∗ Overseas programmes offered on campus

∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from

Reply: The various programs taught on the campus are:

Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Architecture

Integrated Program
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M.Sc. (Economics) 5 years

Postgraduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
Master of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Master of Technology in Manufacturing & Automation
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Computer Applications

Ph.D.

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biotechnology
Mathematics
Physics
English
Philosophy
Management
Economics
Energy Management
Chemistry

Overseas programs offered on campus : Not applicable

Programs available for colleges to choose from: Not applicable

1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic

flexibility
Reply: Core / Elective options

Each School of study has a list of approved core courses and elective courses
which are offered in different semesters as per program requirements. In addition
to the core courses and elective courses a student is required to register for some
courses of his/her interest as Open Elective courses which could also be
prescribed as core or elective courses for students of any other program. The
students therefore have sufficient flexibility for choosing the courses in which
they may have particular interest or which they may like to pursue with a view for
their future employability. Also the University in its Academic curriculum of
semester system also has a provision of Summer Semester in which students are
encouraged to register for elective courses of their choices or advanced courses as
elective. Even a student pursuing B.Tech. Program in particular discipline may
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register for any advanced course which may be offered in a Postgraduate
programs.

Enrichment courses
The Open Elective Courses have been evolved as broad based for enrichment in
different areas / field. The students are provided with academic flexibility/choose
these enrichment courses offered as open elective. The Students therefore besides
pursuing their particular line of study gain additional knowledge of other fields of
study.

Courses offered in modular form

Reply: Not Applicable

Credit accumulation and transfer facility

Each course whether core or elective is associated with a course structure and
defined credits for each course which are defined by the (Lecture-Tutorial-
Practical) structure indicating the number of Lectures, Tutorials and Practicals
indicating the hours per week to be devoted for the course. Further there are some
courses which are non-credit courses also in which the student is required to just
pass the course. The earned credits requirements for award of degree are equal to
the credits of all courses as defined in the program structure. It is mandatory to
pass all the courses mentioned as a part of the course structure of that particular
program including non-credit courses (if any). Regarding the transfer facility the
students have given an option to apply for for changing the credit course to an
audit one. Audit facility is open to all students who have completed 100 credits
for UG students. A student is permitted to do any number of audit courses over
and above the graduation requirements.

Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and
disciplines
The University provides sufficient academic flexibility to the students for
selecting of elective & open elective courses, change of courses, withdrawal of
course. The students are also required to do project work as an academic
requirement in their final semester in engineering & architecture programs. In
case students are not able to complete their research project within time they are
allowed extension of time without loss of academic period. The students in some
particular defined cases are also provided an option of semester withdrawal
atmost two times in their entire duration of the program. The students are also
permitted to undergo re-conduct of their major and minor examinations in case of
their inability to appear for the same in the first instance due to exceptional
circumstances. The University has a system of per-registration for the students
whereby students are provided with sufficient flexibility to choose the set of
courses which she/he intends to study in their forthcoming semester. The students
after first year of study in the engineering discipline are provided with an option
to change the stream within the engineering disciplines. However the student has
to make e explicit request for the same. The request is considered subject to the
merit obtained by the student during the first year of study and provided that the
branch transfer doesn't exceed the maximum number of seats available in that
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particular school.

1.2.3 Does the university have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting
international students?
Reply: The University has an explicit policy for attracting International students.
5 to 10% of the seats in the different programs within the annual intake of
students admissible to different schools has been earmarked for NRI/Foreign
sponsored category students. The University provides necessary infrastructural
support for academic and research projects to the students admitted under this
category.

1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If

so, how successful have they been? If ‘no’, explain the impediments.
Reply: The existing courses being offered by the University are sufficiently
designed to cater to the international students as well. However as these
courses are need based they are further subject to modifications as and when
required.

1.2.5 Does the university facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If
yes, give details.
Reply: Not Applicable.

1.2.6 Does the university offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them
and indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher
qualification and salary are at par with the aided programmes?
Reply: All the programs offered by the University are self-financing. These are
detailed as under;
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Architecture

Integrated Program
M.Sc. (Economics) 5 years

Postgraduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
Master of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Master of Technology in Manufacturing & Automation
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Philosophy
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Master of Computer Applications

Ph.D.

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biotechnology
Mathematics
Physics
English
Philosophy
Management
Economics
Energy Management
Chemistry

The University strictly adheres to the norms laid down by the regulatory bodies
like AICTE/UGC with regards to its policies concerning admission, teacher
qualification & salary so as to ensure quality education & research.

1.2.7 Does the university provide the flexibility of bringing together the
conventional face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow
students to choose and combine the courses they are interested in? If ‘yes,’
give operational details.
Reply: Yes the University provides ample flexibility of bringing together the
conventional face-to-face mode and allows students to choose and combine the
courses they are interested in. However the University does not offer any course
via distance education mode.

1.2.8 Has the university adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If
yes, for how many programmes? What efforts have been made by the
university to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges?
Reply: The University has adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for
all its programs. Further, the University doesn't have any affiliated colleges.

1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the university follow:

∗ Annual system
∗ Semester system
∗ Trimester system
Reply: All the programs offered by the University follow Semester System and
there is no Annual Semester or Trimester System applicable for any of the
programs.

1.2.10 How does the university promote inter- disciplinary programmes?

Name a few programmes and comment on their outcome.
Reply: All students are required to do certain number of courses of other
disciplines and there are many courses from the Humanities, Social Sciences &
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Management stream also, which can be opted by the students.
All students enrolled in the 1st year of different engineering streams are required
to study basic courses of Physics, Mathematics, Electronics & Computers so that
they are exposed to varied fields of knowledge & are not restricted to a particular
speciliazation. For example, a student of 1st semester B.Teh (CSE) is required to
study Modern Physics, Calculus & Linear Algebra & Computer Fundamentals &
Information Technology, which are taught to 1st semester student of BTech (ECE)
& BTech.(Mech. Engg.) also.

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the university reviewed and upgraded
for making it socially relevant and/or job oriented / knowledge intensive and
meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?
Reply: The reviewing and upgrading of the curriculum of the University for
making it socially relevant/job oriented/knowledge intensive for meeting the
emerging needs of the students is not time bound. The University as and when
required and as and when it comes across new proven patterns for enriching the
curriculum, initiates the process for modifying and adopting the same within the
academic curriculum of the University. The procedure for reviewing and
upgrading the curriculum involves the statutory / administrative bodies of the
University such as Academic Affairs Committee of School, Board of Studies,
Board of Academic Research & Consultancy, Academic Council & the Executive
Council.

1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG
levels were introduced? Give details.
∗ Inter-disciplinary
∗ programmes in emerging areas
Reply: During the last four years the new programs introduced at UG & PG
levels includes M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering), M.Tech. (Electronics
& Communication Engineering), MCA, Five years Integrated M.Sc. (Economics)
Program. Out of these the programs of MCA & Five years Integrated M.Sc.
(Economics) Program are inter-disciplinary in nature. Besides all the above are
programs in emerging areas.

1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing
programmes? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
Reply: At each of the School level of the University, the quality and the content
of education has increased significantly. Therefore introductory level course are
revised from time to time so that the duplication of learning doesn't happen and
rather additional courses can be introduced which introduces new technologies.
The revision of the programs is based on instructions from the regulatory bodies
such as AICTE and UGC, Trend analysis, Societal and Industrial projections,
feedback from Alumni and feedback from prospective employers. As part of
curriculum enrichment nearly 50% of the courses in different disciplines
underwent syllabus revision since the University was expanding the contents of
CBCS.
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1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the university and how
does the university ensure that all students have access to them?
Reply: A few of the value added courses offered by the University include
courses in foreign languages french, NSS course, various courses in humanities,
management, language laboratory, course on environmental studies , course on
Ethics, course of Financial Management, course on HRM. The above courses are
offered to the students as open elective or non credit courses and the students are
encouraged to register for these courses and sufficient reading material on the
courses is available with the University.

1.3.5 Has the university introduced any higher order skill development
programmes in consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the
National Skills Development Corporation and other agencies?
Reply: The University has introduced a skill development programs on “Soft skill
Development” for students of University in collaboration with Noble Institute for
Premier Studies & Technologies (NIPSTec) Limited, NEW Delhi and in
pursuance to this endeavour, the University has conducted 10 days Soft skill
Development programme for students of University in April, 2014.

1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Does the university have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from
students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?
Reply: The University has a formal mechanism to obtain the feedback from
students in the shape of the students meeting with the concerned Director of the
Schools. Further the feedback of the students is also obtained regarding the
curriculum which enables the University to initiate steps for enrichment of the
curriculum of the University. The feedback so obtained is discussed in the
Academic Affairs Committee of the Schools and subsequetly in the Board of
Studies of the schools.

1.4.2 Does the university elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and
international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting
webinars, workshops, online discussions, etc. and its impact.
Reply: The University elicits feedback on its curriculum from National experts /
faculty. The University has a Board of Study constituted for the different schools
of studies for curriculum design, development and enrichment and each of the
Board of Study of a particular school has external faculty members as external
experts belonging to that particular area of specialization. The Highest Academic
body of the University is the Academic Council which also has its members
external experts who are renowned faculty members in different schemes. In the
meeting of the Board of Study of different school feedback on the curriculum as
well as on its development is obtained through discussions, online discussions
which ultimately results in enriching the curriculum.

1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give

feedback on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of.
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Reply: Not Applicable

1.4.4 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures
undertaken by the university in ensuring the effective development of the
curricula?
Reply: The quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by
the University are as under:
 While framing Academic programs and modifying the program structure
and curriculum the University benchmark these against similar programs
running in reputed institutions.
 Regular review of courses, periodic up-gradation of program, and regular
introduction of new courses are some of the measures that ensure quality
enhancement.
 The rationalization of credits across various programs along the lines of
IITs is carried out.
 There is a provision to include elective subjects every year, in the
emerging area of science & engineering.
 Flexible and Choice Based Credit System to learn elective subjects offered
across the departments.

CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

2.1.1 How does the university ensure publicity and transparency in the
admission process?
Reply: The University ensures publicity and transparency in the sense as under:
 The University ensures publicity to the admission process every year
through advertisements published in print media both at National & local
Level as also the application form and Admission portal are available on
the University website.
 All the seats in the various B.Tech. program offered by the University are
filled through CSAB admission process.
 The seats under MBA program are filled on the basis of MAT/CMAT
score of the candidates followed by Group Discussion and Interview after
which the final merit list is made.
 The Admission intake for the M.Tech. programs is done on the basis of
GATE score followed by Group Discussion and a interview after which
the final merit list is made.
 The Admission intake for the Masters degree programs M. Sc., M.A. &
Ph.D. programs done at the level of the schools. Each School have a
separate Admission Committee headed by concerned Dean /Director. The
Admission are made through written test followed by an interview after
which the final merit list is made.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the university.
List the criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test,
(iii) merit, entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted
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by state agencies and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the
university (please specify).
Reply: The process of admission put in place by the University is as under:
 The Admission process is initiated by way publication of advertisement in
national /Local dailies and hosting of Admission Portal on the University
website (www.smvdu.net.in).
 The Admission Brochures are put on sale through the various branches of
J&K Bank Ltd within and outside the state of J&K.
 The Admission to the various programs of the University are made
through (a) merit in case of B.Tech seats as the University follows CSAB
admission process (b) Merit obtained in MAT/CMAT exam followed by
Group discussion and interview for admission to MBA program. (C) Merit
of the student in qualifying exam for admission to M.Sc(Economics)
Integrated program (d) For M.Tech programs Gate Score followed by
Interview. (e) For admission to M.Sc. & M.A. Programs written test
followed by Interview. (f) For Ph.D. written test followed by Interview.

2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the
university’s role in monitoring the same.
Reply: Not Applicable

2.1.4 Does the university have a mechanism to review its admission process
and student profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis
and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
Reply: No

2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for
students belonging to the following categories:
∗ SC/ST
∗ OBC
∗ Women
∗ Persons with varied disabilities
∗ Economically weaker sections
∗ Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities

2.1.6 Number of students admitted in university departments in the last four

academic years:
Reply:
Categories Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 31 6 1 4 1 5 3 8
ST 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
OBC 50 5 20 3 34 6 78 9
General 223 209 211 136 272 117 253 124
Others 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2

2.1.7 Has the university conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the
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various programmes of the university departments and affiliated colleges? If
so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase /
decrease.
Reply: Academic Year 2013-14

Number of Demand
students admitted Ratio

UG 680 211 1.32

1
.
3
PG 560 154 1.36

Integrated Masters NA

M.Phil. NA

Ph.D. 92 28 1.33

Integrated Ph.D.
NA
Certificate NA

Diploma NA

PG Diploma NA

Any other (please NA

specify)

Academic Year 2014-15

Programmes Number of Number of Demand
applications students admitted Ratio

UG 675 229 1.29

PG 641 213 1.3

Integrated Masters 96 50 1.19

M.Phil. NA

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 Ph.D. 146 36 1.4

Integrated Ph.D.
NA
Certificate NA

Diploma NA

PG Diploma NA

Any other (please NA

specify)

The University conducts the analysis of demand ratio for the various programs of
the University. The significant trend shows that against show that against the
number of available seats in different programs sufficient application are received
from the candidates and each of the program offered by the University is in
demand among the applicants every year. The Demand ratio is slightly on the
lower side in the year 2014-15 as compared to 2013-14, the primary reason being
the opening of Central University of Jammu in Jammu city recently and the
introducing of many similar programs by this university analogous to the ones
being offered by this University.

2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued/staggered by the university in the

last four years? If yes, please specify the reasons.
Reply: During the last four years at this University the programs of Master of
Business Administration (Business Economics) was discontinued from the year
2013. The primary reason of this discontinuation being the lack of employability
for the graduating students in this program and the gradually reducing trend of the
candidates applying for this program.

2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 Does the university organize orientation / induction programme for

fresher’s? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts
involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.
Reply: Yes, the University organizes Orientation programme for fresher. The
duration of the programme is one full day. The issues covered include the
academic issues, hostel rules, general conduct rules, anti-ragging measures,
discipline, do's and don'ts etc. The experts involved include the Directors of the
different Schools, Dean of various facilities, the Dean of Students & Wardens of
the various hostels. The Vice Chancellor of the University also addresses the
fresher in the orientation program.

2.2.2 Does the university have a mechanism through which the “differential
requirements of the student population” are analysed after admission and

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before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified
and addressed?
Reply: Since the admission to the various academic programs offered by the
University are made on all India basis, the students admitted are from different
socio-economic backgrounds and states. Hence, their exposure levels are
different. During the conduct of classes, exposure levels of the students are
identified based on their performance in the class by the faculty members and
suitable programs are conducted for the needy students. For the benefit of
students who come from states where Hindi or the regional languages are
predominant English Language is taught in the first year of all the programs
throughout the semester. Remedial coaching classes are conducted for SC/ST
students through SC/ST cell. Computer programming classes are also conducted
depending upon the differential requirements of the students. The Key issues of
the students are identified by the faculty members of that particular school and the
same are reported to the Director of the concerned School who then addresses the
issues pertaining to the new student population particularly their differential
requirements.

2.2.3 Does the university offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how
are they structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered,
department-wise/faculty-wise?
Reply: The University conducts remedial classes for weaker students and those
belonging to particular section of the society. The classes are conducted in the
evening after the regular working hours of the University. The faculty residing at
the campus conducts these classes on regular basis.

2.2.4 Has the university conducted any study on the academic growth of
students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged,
physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main
findings?
Reply: No

2.2.5 How does the university identify and respond to the learning needs of
advanced learners?
Reply: The University identifies and responds to the learning needs of advanced
learners in the sense that “Under Open Electives, the University gives option to
bright students (B.Tech.) to take courses of PG Level. During Summer semester
of the University conducted in the month of June to July every year, the advanced
learners are given option to register for advanced courses which are offered by the
different schools during the summer semester.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the university plan and organise the teaching, learning and
evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue
print, etc.)?
Reply: The University has well planned and organized teaching, learning and
evaluation schedules as under:
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  The University formulates and Academic Calendar well before start of a
New Academic Year. The Academic Calendar contains the schedule of
Academic activities such as schedule of registration for various courses by
the students, start of academic session, commencement of classes schedule
of Minor-I, Minor-II & Major exams, showing of answer sheets to the
students , notifying of results, semester break, list of holidays besides the
Academic calendar also provides the schedule of the various cultural and
sports activities to be conducted during the academic year.
 The plan for teaching is organized properly in the beginning of the every
semester and it starts from the School level. The concerned Director of the
School conducts meeting with all the faculty members and allots subjects
based on their interest. Then the slot based time table is prepared in
consultation with all other School directors and circulated to the students.
 The evaluation methods are communicated to the students in advance
through a Courses of study booklet which provides a detailed course
contents, syllabus and evaluation procedure being followed at the
University. The students are evaluated through continuous assessment
tests such as Minor-I , Minor-II & Major and assignments during a
particular semester. The examination question papers are set by the
concerned faculty member taking the course and is evaluated by the same
faculty member. The University follows absolute grading system and
grades are awarded to each students depending upon the performance and
no marks are awarded.

2.3.2 Does the university provide course outlines and course schedules prior
to the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness
of the process ensured?
Reply: Yes, the University provides course outlines and course schedules prior to
the commencement of the academic session. This is done by circulating the Slot
based Time Table among all the students as also the providing of course booklet
specially designed for the purpose.

2.3.3 Does the university face any challenges in completing the curriculum
within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the
challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these.
Reply: No

2.3.4 How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory

learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic
development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long
learning and knowledge management.
Reply:
 Group Based Assignments are given to the students which ensures that the
students interact among themselves and thus have better grasp.
 Group discussions, class assignments, case study are given to the student
based on the student’s interest.
 Projects (Group based) are assigned to the students whereby students
engage in participatory learning activity contributing to development of
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 student.
 Solving challenging problems in the tutorial classes.
 Development of models
 Encouraging Participation in seminars/workshops
 Paper presentation in national/international level students symposiums.
 Arranging Field visits.
 Facilitating Industry internship through Placement cell.

2.3.5 What is the university’s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence

to deliver lectures and/or organize seminars for students?
Reply: The University has a policy for inviting experts / people of eminence to
deliver lectures and/or organizing seminars for the students. The External experts
so invited are reimbursed with the traveling expenses. They are provided with
honorarium, free boarding and lodging in the University Guest and transport
facility while in the campus. The University has successfully completed a
colloquium serious whereby world renowned experts were invited for lectures in
different areas of specialization. The University is also conducting expert lecture
serious by the different schools in their particular area / discipline.

2.3.6 Does the university formally encourage blended learning by using e-

learning resources?
Reply: The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning
resources such as e-journal, e-magazines, online lecture, on-line lecture videos,
lectures of experts using national knowledge network, usage of resources from
NPTEL, e-books etc. The University encourages blended learning. The students
utilize learning resources available to enhance their knowledge better. The Wi-Fi
enabled campus encourages blended learning by way of providing access to
website containing e-learning resources. In addition, through the Audio-Visual
Centers, the NPTEL course materials are made available to the students, The
University library has Digital Library.

2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-
learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the
faculty for effective teaching?
Reply: The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning
resources such as e-journal, e-magazines, online lecture, on-line lecture videos,
lectures of experts using national knowledge network, usage of resources from
NPTEL, e-books etc. The University encourages blended learning. The students
utilize learning resources available to enhance their knowledge better. The Wi-Fi
enabled campus encourages blended learning by way of providing access to
website containing e-learning resources. In addition, through the Audio-Visual
Centers, the NPTEL course materials are made available to the students, The
University library has Digital Library.

2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends
and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate
its benefits in the university’s educational processes?
Reply: Yes, there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends
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and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its
benefits in the university’s educational processes. This group is Open Source
Forum and is headed by the Director Network Centre of the University, besides its
includes other senior faculty members also.

2.3.9 What steps has the university taken to orient traditional classrooms into
24x7 learning places?
Reply: The steps taken by the University to orient traditional classrooms into
24x7 learning places are as under:
 Internet Facility is available for students and faculty.
 All students have email access from the University.
 The assignments are given and received by the faculty members to the
students through email.
 Questions / queries of the students are replied / answered through email
INTRANET.
 Presentations of faculty members are made to the students through email.
 Many labs, particularly the computing labs are open in the main study area
in the library.
 Student hostels and common spaces have internet facility available to
them 24x7, allowing them to access course websites as well as other
learning material at any time.

2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors / mentors/ advisors

for each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social
guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who
have benefitted.
Reply: Yes there is a provision for the services of counsellors / mentors/ advisors
for each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social
guidance. The process is as under:
 All faculty members are designated as mentor/adviser and are assigned
groups of students to whom they act as their mentor. These mentors
provide academic, personal and psycho-social guidance to the students
who so ever requires the same. The mentors assigned to particular groups
of students are notified for the information of all the students. These
mentors/adviser are available to the students during the working hours as
well as in the evening hours in their respective offices. Any student can
approach the mentor to discuss his/.her academic /non-academic problem
for taking guidance.
 The mentors besides guiding the students also keep a watch on the
students.

A large number of students particularly from weaker socio-economic background

are benefited through this process.

2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices

adopted/put to use by the faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they
improve learning? What were the methods used to evaluate the impact of
such practices? What are the efforts made by the institution in giving the
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faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?
Reply: The faculty members of the University aim to adopt better teaching
approaches/aids to enrich the knowledge of the students. They continuously do
research to evolve with innovative teaching methodologies. Some of the
innovative teaching methodologies adopted are:

 Latest ICT techniques have been adopted/put to use by the faculty for
teaching.
 e-learning techniques have been adopted by faculty as part of innovative
learning.
 Use of resources on the net like NPTEL, MIT Open access etc. as teaching
approach.
 Giving of assignments through email and receiving the same through
email.
 Usage of projectors in the class rooms for giving of lectures/tutorials.
 Usage of PA system in the seminars halls .
 Formation of groups among the students and encouraging peer learning,
which help the students who are .academically less performing.
 The students are given many tasks such as group assignment completion,
problem solving and mini projects. These activities help the students to
learn on their own about the developments in their field of study.

The faculty concerned as recognition of its efforts are given preferences for
sanction of Professional Development Allowance. Further, the efforts of the
faculty are also appreciated by the Board of Studies of the concerned School. The
efforts of the faculty for innovative teaching approaches also reflect in the
feedback obtained from the students regarding the faculty. This gives them a
higher ratings in their faculty appraisal reports which in turn helps them in the
long run for the promotion / up-gradation as may be due to the faculty members
under the carrier advancement scheme of the university.

2.3.12 How does the university create a culture of instilling and nurturing
creativity and scientific temper among the learners?
Reply: The university creates a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and
scientific temper among the learners in the following manner:-
 Extra-curricular activities are encouraged in the University in the form of
sports activities, Debate competitions, Quiz competitions, Symposium,
celebrating of important National days of importance etc.
 Conducting of technical festival by the University called as TITIKSHA.
The event includes robo-matrix, scratch, Takeshi's castle, a conference for
research paper presentation, robo events, fabrication of automated
equipments for day to day use such as automatic dusbin grabber and hitch-
hikking.
 Conducting of Management Festival called TATVA which includes
management programs activities, business quiz, theme based
advertisement competition, case studies, business games competitions,
market situation, logo and pamphlet design competition, setting of

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 corporate stalls to exhibit marketing techniques , cultural activities etc.
 Conducting of Annual Sports & Cultural festival called RESURGENCE.
 Students are encouraged to participate in research projects of faculty
members to give them better exposure and inculcate scientific temper.
 Students participate in the various technical contexts and national level
quiz competetions organized by different by the different
Universities/institutes both within and outside the state with financial
assistance from the University.
 Students are encouraged to present research paper co-authored by them in
National & International Conferences within the country with full
financial support from the University related to registration fee, travel
expenses, boarding & loading.
 Assigning of research projects to the students as a part of the academic
curriculum in their final semester.

2.3.13 Does the university consider student projects mandatory in the

learning programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been
(percentage of total) made mandatory?
∗ Number of projects executed within the university.
∗ Names of external institutions associated with the university for student
project work.
∗ Role of faculty in facilitating such projects.
Reply: Yes, the University considers student projects mandatory in the learning
program. The students are assigned a Major Project in their final semester as a
part of their academic curriculum. They are required to complete the project
within that semester. The students are given an option to complete the project
while in the University campus or they may visit the research institutions as may
be guided by the faculty for doing their research work related to projects. After
the project is completed he submits a project report. He further gives a viva-voce
exam. to evaluate the project and earn the grade as per his performance. The
student projects have been made mandatory for all the academic programs of the
University. About 90% of the total projects are carried out within the University
and about 10% of the projects are carried out at external institutions associated
with University. A few of the external institutions where the students undertake
projects work are Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, ISRO,
CCMB, Hyderabad, etc. The students who want to undertake the research project
within the University by using the available research facilities are assigned a
faculty member who acts as guide to the student. Also a group of two to three
students may be assigned a common project under the guidance of a faculty
members who supports and guide them in their pursuit.

2.3.14 Does the university have a well qualified pool of human resource to
meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it
supplemented?
Reply: Yes the University has a well qualified pool of human resources to meet
the requirements of the curriculum. All the faculty members as well as the
technical staff in the different schools of study have extensive knowledge of their
subject area and are able to impart education to the students to the best of the
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satisfaction of the students. In case there is shortfall in the pool of human resource
the recruitment process is initiated to fill up the vacant posts. In case of any need
for making addition to the pool of human resource for the emerging and the new
area of study or disciplines, the required number of posts are got sanctioned from
the appropriate forum of the University justifying the requirement and there after
filling of the posts on need based. Moreover the shortfall is also supplemented by
way of inviting guest is due faculty and experts in the relevant field from outside
to meet requirements of curricula. 57% of the faculty of the University are with
Ph.D. qualifications.

2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/

learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such
efforts?
Reply:
 All the faculty members are well versed with computer aided teaching.
 All the faculty members are provided with a computer with internet
connectivity and a printer.
 The Wi-Fi enabled smart class rooms supplement the computer aided
Teaching.
 Every faculty is given a personal laptop and other computing equipment’s
at the time of the joining.
 Faculty can further purchase any equipment that they need.
 The institute provides latest software’s, e.g. Adobe, CAD/CAM etc. to its
faculty to help in creating learning material.
 All the classrooms are equipped with projectors to enable faculty in
delivering and testing these learning materials.

2.3.16 Does the university have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by
the students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve
the quality of the teaching-learning process?
Reply: The University has a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the
students. The University has devised a Students Feedback form whereby at the
end of the Academic Year , the students fill up the feedback form and rate the
faculty members on various parameters such as Teaching, Reference books
suggested, Teaching aids used, Working examples, Written Material etc. and the
rating is done as Excellent/Good/fair/Not satisfactory. The feedback so obtained
from the students is evaluated upon and the assessment of the faculty as rated by
the students is worked out. The assessment/evaluation of the faculty by the
students is communicated to the faculty members concerned and are advised to
improvise upon those areas in which they do not obtain a good rating. Also the
evaluation of feedback is reflected while assessing the Annual Appraisal of the
faculty which in term effects their promotion avenues under Carreer Advancement
scheme.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 How does the university plan and manage its human resources to meet
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the changing requirements of the curriculum?
Reply: The University continuously advertises for faculty positions at various
levels for different disciplines in
(a) Renowned publications like University News , Job Quest etc. ,
(b) National Level News papers like Employment News, Time of India ,
Hindustan times , Tribune etc.
(c) Local Newspapers like Daily Excelsior , State Times etc. .
 Besides this, these advertisement are also uploaded on University Website
for wider publicity.

2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty

Reply:

Highest Professors Associate Assistant

Qualification Professors Professors Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.
Ph.D. 3 1 46 14 64
M.Phil. 2 2
PG 1 35 7 43
UG 1 1
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. 1 1 1 1
M.Phil.
PG 1 1
UG 1 1
Part-time teachers
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Total 3 2 85 23 113
2.4.3 Does the university encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment?
Provide the following details (department / school-wise).
Reply:
Department %age of %age of faculty %age of faculty %age of
/ School faculty from other from faculty
from the universities universities from
same within the outside the other
University State State countries
School of Physics - 22.2 77.7 -
School of Mathematics - 55.5 44.4 -
School of Computer Science &
27.2 9 63.6 -
Engineering
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School of Electronics &
12.5 - 75 12.5
Communication Engineering
School of Architecture and
10 - 90 -
Landscape Design
School of Mechanical Engineering 8.3 25 58.3 8.3

School of Biotechnology - 23.5 76.4 -

School of Energy Management 50 - 50 -

School of Philosophy & Culture - - 100 -

School of Languages & Literature 40 60 -

School of Business 17.6 11.7 70.5 -

 The % age of various faculty members at SMVDU at above have
been calculated with respect to their highest qualification.

2.4.4 How does the university ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for
new programmes / emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics,
Material Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora
Studies, Forensic Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many
faculty members were appointed to teach new programmes during the last
four years?
Reply: The University continuously advertises for faculty positions at various
levels for different disciplines in:
(a) Renowned publications like University News, Job Quest etc.,
(b) National Level News papers like Employment News, Time of India,
Hindustan times, Tribune etc.
(c) Local Newspapers like Daily Excelsior, State Times etc.
Besides, these advertisement are also uploaded on University Website for wider
publicity
1. Further, 08 no. of faculty member were appointed to teach Bio-
technology programmes during the last four years whose details
w.r.t their qualifications are mentioned below:
S.No Name Qualification Any other
Dr. Rakesh B.Sc. (Biology) As Postdoctoral Research Associate at
Kumar M.sc. (Human Genetics) UT Southwestern Medical Centre
Ph.D (UTSW) , Dallas TX, USA w.e.f
Nov,2009 to Dec,2012

Postdoctoral Research Associate at

Washington University School of
Medicine in St.Louis, M.O, U.S.A
(April 2009-Nov.2009)
Dr. Vinod Singh Ph.D (Immunology) Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC National
M.Sc(Biochemistry) Level Test for Lectureship in Life
B.Sc(Zoology,Bot, Chem) Sciences in the year 1997
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 Postdoctoral Fellow at NCBS,
Bangalore w.e.f Dec,2009 to
July,2011

Post Doctoral Fellow at NCI, NIH,

USA w.e.f June,2004 to June,2009
Dr. Ekta Rai Ph.D (Human Genetics ) Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC National
M.Sc(Biotechnology) Level Test for Lectureship in Life
B.Sc ( Biological Sciences) Sciences in the year 2005

Post Doctoral Fellow in UT

Southwestern Medical Sciences .
Dr. Swarkar B.Sc (Hons.) in Zoology Post Doctoral Fellow at Texas
Sharma M.Sc. in Human Genetics, Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, USA
Ph.D in Human Genetics) w.e.f May 2008 to Nov,2012

Dr. Narendra B.Sc(Chem.,Zoology , Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC National

Kumar Bairwa Botany) Level Test for Lectureship in Life
M.Sc(Marine Biotech) Sciences in the year 1998
Ph.D(Life sciences)
Postdoctoral Researcher at
Department of Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology, Medical
University of South Carolina,
Charleston , SC

Post-Doctoral Researcher at
Department of pathology, Iowa
University , Iowa w.e.f Sept,2003 to
Sept, 2004.
Dr. Indu Bhushan B.Sc.
M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
Ph.D. (Biochemistry)
Dr. Raju B.Pharma, Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC National
Shankarayan M.Tech Level Test for Lectureship Life
Ph.D.(Biochemical Engg. Sciences in the year 2003
& Biotechnology)
Dr. Mohita B.Sc, Qualified CSIR-NET in Chemical
Sharma M.Sc Sciences in June,2014
Ph.D(Chemistry)

2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the
rolls of the university?
Reply: 03 Adjunct Professors have been appointed by the University.

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2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and
rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination
to national/international conferences/ seminars, in-service training,
organizing national/international conferences etc.)?
Reply: The University lays great impetus on Professional & Academic
development of its Faculty members. All Faculty members are encouraged to
participate in national/international conferences/ seminars, Workshops, Faculty
Development Programmes, Short Term Programmes, QIP's etc. Besides this,
being a young University many Faculty members are currently pursuing Ph.D. for
which all necessary administrative support is provided by the University.

2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in

teaching at the state, national and international level during the last four
years?
Reply: The University also has a unique policy wherein Faculty members are
provided Professional Development Assistance for each faculty member of
SMVD University to the extent of Rs. 50,000/- per annum i.e., Rs. 1,50,000/- for
a block period of three years .
This allowance is issued to the Faculty members so as to enable them to utilize
this amount for attending academic conferences for research paper presentations
or chairing sessions in the conferences within and outside the country, including
the travel cost, registration fee, conference membership fee for professional
bodies, buying of subject related books / journals/ including computer related
scientific equipments & subscription to academic journals .

The Professional Development Assistance is also given to Faculty members for :-

 International air travel including taxi charges, metro / local train (or
suitable combination of these) between the place of stay and the air port;
 Visa fees and airport tax (if applicable);
 Registration fee for the conference;
 Boarding and lodging for the period of the conference plus two days i.e.,
one day prior to the conference and the other day after the conference;
 Local travel at the place of the conference;
 Expenses for attending one workshop or tutorial upto two days associated
with the conference; and
 Medical insurance connected with the international travel & foreign travel
insurance.
 Payment of membership fee for reputed professional bodies;
 Purchase of relevant books / professional journals/ periodicals / computer /
laptop/ ipad or other relevant scientific equipments.

The Faculty members are also encouraged to write /apply for Research Projects
and Sponsored Consultancy. As on date 30 Research Projects are being
undertaken by SMVDU Faculty members in different disciplines.

Further , two Faculty members of SMVDU have also been selected for the
prestigious Raman Post Doctoral Fellowship for pursing Post Doctoral Fellowship
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in USA in their respective academic fields . The University has extended all
possible administrative support to them including Study Leave, etc.

2.4.8 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during

the last four years (add any other programme if necessary)?
Reply: Academic Staff Deveopment Programes Number of Faculty
Refresher courses 53
HRD programmes 07
Orientation programmes 54
Staff training conducted by the university 38
Staff training conducted by other institutions 30
Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc. 17

2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have

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Architectur
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2.4.10 How often does the university organize academic development

programmes (e.g.: curriculum development, teaching-learning methods,
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examination reforms, content / knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty
aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process?
Reply: The University regularly seeks opinion from its Faculty members and
academic experts for making amendments /revisions in the Course Curriculum
which are approved by the Board of Studies (BOS) of various Schools of Study at
SMVD University aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process.

The above matter is placed before the Academic Council members for discussions
and for approval.

2.4.11 Does the university have a mechanism to encourage

Reply: Mobility of faculty between universities for teaching?

 The University has a established system of inviting faculty members of

external institutions of repute, like IIT, NIT, IIM, Central Universities etc.
at SMVDU to participate as resource persons for delivering special/guest
lecture(s) to the faculty/students of this University.
 The University has been conducting 'Colloquium Series' in the
University since 2002, where renowned researchers and
academicians/Professors are invited to the university to deliver lectures on
various academic and contemporary topics for the students and faculty to
listen them. It is expected that such interaction would light the spark in the
mind of the young students and persuade them to innovate and research.
 The University encourages the faculty members to visit various
industries/institutions through various MoUs/collaboration under
faculty/students exchange scheme. This helps the faculty members of
SMVDU to acquire hands on experience of the recent techniques and
developments in science and technology.

∗ Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies?

While no such formal programmes of Faculty exchange with national and
international bodies is presently in place at this University, the University has
invited Professors of foreign Universities to deliver special lecture to the students
of University. The University has recently invited in the University the following
foreign senior faculty members:

I. Prof. Ramesh Bansal, University of Pretoria, South Africa for delivering

an expert lecture on “Smart Grid Features in Conventional and Renewable
Power System” to students of B.Tech. and M.Tech programs of the
University.
II. Prof. Altaf Wani, Division Chief, Radiobiology, Ohio State University,
USA delivered an invited talk on “Protein modifications modulating DNA
repair response” to all the students, research scholars, staff and faculty
members of the School of Biotechnology.

* If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the
faculty?

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With the advent of the programmes, the quality of the faculty members of
University is reflected to have been enhanced as under:
 Dr. Swarkar Sharma, Assistant Professor in School of Biotechnology, Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K, India, contributed as a leading author
in an international multi-institutional research project that identified a new region
in human genome “PAX1 enhancer” responsible for susceptibility to a spinal
disorder, Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The research work has been
published in a highly reputed scientific journal “Nature Communications” that
appeared online on 18th March 2015 and gained appreciation worldwide.
 Dr Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Professor School of Biotechnology, SMVDU
has been appointed as editorial board member and reviewer of prestigious journal
of cancer and oncology research from 20th Nov 2014 to 20th Nov 2017. Dr
Rakesh Kumar is already a regular reviewer of nine international
scientific journals and has published more than 45 research papers, which include
journals like NATURE and PNAS USA.

 Many faculty members of University have visited abroad for attending

International Conferences for presenting their duly selected research papers.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the university ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of
the evaluation processes that are in place?
Reply: The University ensures that all the stakeholders are aware of the
evaluation processes that are in place in the following manner:
 The University has fully transparent evaluation process
 The University has a continue evaluation process whereby in a semester
students are assessed through Minor-I, Minor-II and Major exams along
with giving of Assignments
 Before the declaration of the results, the students are given an opportunity
to see their answer scripts in presence of the faculty concerned so that the
students are aware of the marks awarded to him as per his performance.
Further, the student is provided freedom to discuss his answer script with
the faculty concerned and is able to get advise so as to perform better in
future.
 The evaluation process of the University and the schedule on which this
process is carried out is informed in advance to all the faculty & students
through the Academic Calender of the University which is prepared and
circulated before the start of the Academic Year.
 The evaluation processes of the University such as Minor-I, Minor-II &
Major exams and the schedule thereof are provided in detail in the
“Courses of Study” booklet, a copy of which is provided to each and every
student and which covers in detail the course contents, evaluation system
& procedure, academic session and semesters, requirements for award of
degree, regulations and procedures for registration and pre-registration,
slot system for time table, evaluation indices and grading system,
evaluation methodology for courses.
 The Course Booklet is also available on the University website for the
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 access of all concerned.

2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the university
and to what extent have they been implemented in the university
departments and affiliated colleges? Cite a few examples which have
positively impacted the examination management system.
Reply: The important examination reforms initiated by the University which have
positively impacted the examination management system are as under:
 After the conclusion of the Major exams in each semesters the results are
prepared and declared within a period of one month.
 The Students before the declaration of results are given an opportunity to
see their answer scripts in presence of faculty concerned so as to satisfy
themselves regrading their performance in the exams and the grades which
are awarded to them. Moreover the student is able also see that there is no
answer left unmarked by the examiner.
 For completing the degree requirement the students are required to earn a
minimum credits as have been allotted to different courses.
 The University follows the examination pattern of that of IITs and the
same have been directly adopted from the IITs.

2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the university for declaration of
examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to
address them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the university for the
publication of examination results e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).
Reply: The average time taken by the University for declaration of examination
results of a particular semester is less than one month. Also the students are
provided with the information regarding the grades earned by them at the school
level even before the declaration of the results by way of which the students get a
fair idea his/her performance and the results which are expected. There is seldom
any delay for declaration of results within the scheduled time. The examination
results are displayed on the notice board of the schools and also uploaded on the
University website.

2.5.4 How does the university ensure transparency in the evaluation process?
What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure
confidentiality?
Reply: The University has fully transparent evaluation process. The University
has a continue evaluation process whereby in a semester student is assessed
through Minor-I, Minor-II and Major exams alongwith giving of Assignments.
Before the declaration of the results, the students are given an opportunity to see
their answer scripts in presence of the faculty concerned so that the students are
aware of the marks awarded to him as per his performance. Further, the student is
provided freedom to discuss his answer script with the faculty concerned and is
able to get advise so as to perform better in future.

2.5.5 Does the university have an integrated examination platform for the
following processes?
Reply: The University have an integrated examination platform for the processes
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as under:
Pre-examination processes: Formulation of examination date sheet in
consultation with all the departments/Schools, providing of blank answer sheets to
the faculty, printing of attendance sheet of the students registered under the course
through registration software, notifying of duty chart for the faculty members.

Examination process: Conducting of examination in morning and evening

session by the faculty members, examination material management.

Post-examination process: Collection of attendance sheets and its evaluation,

online generation of results, declaration of result, printing of Grade Sheets,
issuance of grade sheets.

2.5.6 Has the university introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation
process?
Reply: The research scholars are permitted to submit the synopsis only after
publishing a paper in refereed journal with impact factor. The panel of three
external examiners is selected from a panel of names provided by the supervisors
through the Faculty Research Committee and approved by the Vice Chancellor.
The thesis is evaluated by these three examiners, at least one of which is from
aboard. Specific quality criterion/s have been included in the performa for
evaluation of Ph.D. thesis by the selected examiners.

2.5.7 Has the university created any provision for including the name of the
college in the degree certificate?
Reply: Not applicable.

2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to

examinations?
Reply:
 Before the declaration of the results, the students are given an opportunity to
see their answer scripts in presence of the faculty concerned so that the
students are aware of the marks awarded to him as per his performance.
Further, the student is provided freedom to discuss his answer script with the
faculty concerned and is able to get advise so as to perform better in future.
 For redressal of grievance with reference to examination the student may
approach Dean of the concerned Faculty with his/her grievance in writing.
The Dean concerned after discussing the grievance with the director of the
school if he finds merit in the same may recommend to the examination wing
for redressal of grievance which shall then be dealt with as per the merit of
the case.

2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the
operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any
significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the
examination division/section.
Reply: There is no office of the Controller of Examinations at this University. All
the examination related matters are dealt with by Academics & Research Wing.
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Following are the significant efforts which have improved the process and
functioning of the Examination wing:
 A specialized software has been developed by the University for
calculating as well as generating of results (CGPA/SGPA), on the basis of
prevalent grading system.
 The manual grade-sheets are also provided by each of the examiners.
However, since there is in place a examination software, therefore only a
random checking is required to confirm the results in the examination
software. In this way, the results are declared early and there is not much
time-lag between the finishing of exam and the declaration of the results.

2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Has the university articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does
it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome?
Reply: Yes
The following are the Graduate Attributes articulated by the University
 Understanding of past and present knowledge and ideas,
 Life long learning through directed and self study.
 Self-reflection, self-discovery and personal development
 Ability to communicate effectively.
 Independent, conceptual and creative for problem, identification.
 Creation of new knowledge, understanding through research and enquiry.
 Problem analysis and design/development of solutions.
 Learning/upgradation of skills in context of technological change.
 Function effectively as a individual and as member of a team.
 Applying of knowledge to solve societal and cultural issues.
 Usage of professional engineering solutions for sustainable development.
 Applying of ethical principles, norms of ethical practices.
 Applying of knowledge of engineering and sciences to the solution of
engineering problems.

Its implementation and outcome is facilitated as follows:

 The graduate attributes have been instrumental to the students of the
department of Mechanical Engineering whereby a team of students
indigenously built an All terrain Vehicle (ATV), which has been
internationally presented in the SAE-BAJA competition held every year
from the year 2012 onwards.

2.6.2 Does the university have clearly stated learning outcomes for its
academic programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are
made aware of these?
Reply: The University has clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic
programmes and the same are reflected in the Course-Booklets of University and
are also reflected in the vision, mission and objectives of the University.The
students and staff of the Universty are made aware of the above as they are
available on the website of the University, as also periodic lectures are organized

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by the School of Philosophy & Culture for the students/staff of University for
bringing awareness of the same to them.

2.6.3 How are the university’s teaching, learning and assessment strategies
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
Reply: Each course outline indicates how the structure, lectures, tutorials and labs
contribute to the learning outcomes.
 The course-contents of every programme are updated as per changing
needs in the line of intended learning outcomes.
 Frequent exposure and interaction with the industry by way regular
industrial visits, carrying out industry defined projects and consultancy
works.
 University sponsors participation of the students in National and
International seminar/workshop/conferences.
 The faculty and students have access to e-resources in addition to the print
text books and journals.
 The University has a distinction of having e-library accessible to students
of University.

2.6.4 How does the university collect and analyse data on student learning
outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning?
Reply: The learning outcomes of the Students is monitored through continuous
evaluations and addressed through minor/major examinations, assignments,
tutorials and lab. The University obtains feedback from the students twice a year
on the quality of education being imbibed to them. Student feedback, course wise
and semester wise is recorded and analysed. The feedback outcomes are discussed
in the meeting of Academic Affairs Committee constituted in each School of of
University for the purpose and are used for improving teaching, learning and
assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended
learning outcomes.

2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the university in enhancing
student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future
challenges?
Reply: The University organizes every year (since 2010) DST sponsored
INSPIRE program for the students of University wherein students interact
with reputed Scientists/Academicians of various fields of Science to enhance
their learning to the tune of technological updates in the field of Sciences.
 University has a distinction of organizing e-workshops for the students of
University on various topics of learning in collaborations with IIT,
Bombay.
 The University deploys the following technological tools for enhancing
student learning:

 EDUSAT / NAPTEL
 Creation of smart/state-of-art class rooms (with audio/visual aids,
projectors) for the better learning
 NKN.
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  Digital Knowledge Centre has been created to access the e-resources.
 Foreign language course/s.

CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the university have a Research Committee to monitor and address
issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few
recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.
Reply: The University has four faculties namely Faculty of Engineering, Faculty
of Sciences, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences. There is a separate Faculty Research Committee (FRC) in each of the
above said four Faculites. Each of the FRC comprises of senior most faculty
members (Associate professors/Assistant professors) chaired by Professor/Dean.

Some of the recommendations of FRC as have been implemented are as under:

 In the recent years, the quality of research being undertaken by the
research scholars at the University has been improved considerably as the
full time research scholars who are UGC/CSIR- NET/GATE qualified are
being paid research Assistantship on monthly basis, as per UGC guidelines.
 University has also entered into an MoU with few research
institutions for promoting research among faculty and students under
mutual exchange of program. In pursuance to this endeavour, the research
scholars pursuing Ph.D. and research in either of the institutions get
benefited.
 For encouraging of research among the faculty members of
University, Professional Development Assistance (PDA) is paid to each of
the faculty members for contributing towards research activities and for
presenting research papers in national/International conferences.

3.1.2 What is the policy of the university to promote research in its affiliated /
constituent colleges?
Reply: NA.

3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the university to

facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/ projects?
Reply:
∗ advancing funds for sanctioned projects
 For sanctioned projects to the faculty members as PI, funds are advanced
to the concerned PI of the research project upon requisition of funds made
by the PI, specifying the objective/outcome for which they are required.

∗ providing seed money

The University provides seed money in the shape of Professional Development
Assistance (PDA) to the faculty members to the extent of Rs. 50,000/- per
annum for each faculty member, i.e Rs. 1,50,000/- for a block period of 03 years
for pursuing research and allied activities.
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∗ simplification of procedures related to sanctions / purchases to be made by
the investigators
The University has simplified the procedures related to sanctions/purchases to be
made by the PI/Co-PI of the project. For small purchases, an amount is advanced
to PI/Co-PI out of the project funds for affecting the purchases. However, for
purchases of a larger amount, a Standing Purchase Committee (SPC) in each
school of study is already in place for facilitating purchases related to specific
activities under the concerned research project.

∗ autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing overhead

charges.
The PI/Co-PI of the project has been granted sufficient autonomy for utilizing the
overhead charges out of the project funds so far as their utilization is in
consonance with the guidelines of the funding agency.

∗ timely release of grants

The grants out of the project funds are released timely as soon as the requirement
is put-up by the PI concerned so as to enable the PI to utilize the same optimally
and complete the project within the stipulated time frame.

∗ timely auditing
The auditing of the finds of the project is done timely so as to ensure that the
funds are utilized for the purpose for which they have been sanctioned and that
the funds are utilized within tenure of the project for which they have been
sanctioned.

∗ submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities.

The Utilization Certificate in respect of the funds sanctioned/received for carrying
out research under the project is prepared, after due examination, jointly by PI &
Finance Wing of the University. It is got audited from the statutory auditor &
submitted under the signatures of the PI, FO & Registrar of the University. The
UC along with the statement of expenditure as well as progress report of the
project being undertaken are submitted to the funding agency immediately after
the utilization of the funds, without any delay so as to ensure impetus to research
under the sanctioned project and to enable the funding agency to the release
subsequent installment of the grant for carrying out research project in the
University.

3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?

Reply: Between/among different departments /schools of the university
By way of encouraging the faculty members to take joint research projects from
the funding agencies so that the benefits of the research are available to the
different Schools of the University. The Faculty members have also able to get
research projects sanctioned from funding agencies which involve the
participation of more than one School in achieving the desired objectives of the
research project.
University organizes Research Seminar of a research scholar to assess his/her
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performance in the Ph.D. research work, which is attended by research scholars
and faculty members of various Schools under the same Faculty, whereby
necessary inputs are taken from research scholars and faculty members of
different discipline so as to promote inter disciplinary research.

∗ collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.

The University has presently in place several MoU's with various Research
Institutes such as Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, M/s Prathistha
Industries, Secunderabad, M/s Vaishnavi Biotech., Hyderabad, Sardar Swarn
Singh Instiutue of Renewbale Energy, Kapurthala for encouraging exchange of
research facilities and students for pursuing of research in either of the institution.

3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization

programmes conducted by the university to promote a research culture on
campus.
Reply: University conducts ISTE workshops for students/faculty members of
University which is conducted by IIT, Bombay with the University as a Remote
Centre, wherein eminent speakers/academicians of IIT Bombay delivers lecture to
the participants online.

Training programs on research methodology were organized by the faculty of

Management for promoting research culture in the campus.

3.1.6 How does the university facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the
campus as adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the
research activities of the university?
Reply: University facilitates researchers of eminence to visit the University as
adjunct professors/faculty members by providing them Handsome Honorarium,
TA, Boarding & Lodging in the Guest House of University on complimentary
basis. Each School of the Study is asked to prepare a list of adjunct professors
proposed to be invited for being associated with the University as adjunct
professors for a limited time period during which they may visit the University
any time and with their vast knowledge and expertise help the University in
research related activities particular in the emerging areas.

The impact of such efforts being that the research activities of University are
boosted considerably and students and faculty members are motivated to be more
proactive in the field of R&D. The research activities also gets an impetus in the
sense that with the help of these experts, the University is able to set-up Research
Centers in emerging areas as also prepare concrete proposals for submitting the
same to various funding agencies for setting up research facilities within the
University.

The University has set up an exclusive School of Innovation and Community

Development (SICD) which is engaged in entirety in the organizing of academic
events related to innovation and research. Further to the above, the University has
also in pipeline the establishing of two exclusive departments for promoting
advanced research namely 'Centre for Nanotechnology' and 'Technology Based
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Incubation Centre' (TBIC).

3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give
details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
Reply: No specific budget has been earmarked for research. However, the
expenditure is being incurred both on Teaching & Research work detailed as
under:
Budget Allocation Actual
Expenditure
i) Lab Equipments & Facilities = Rs.104.99 Lakh
Rs.48.31 Lakh
ii) Lab Consumables & Other Expenses = Rs. 21.19 Lakh
Rs.20.91 Lakh

3.1.8 In its budget, does the university earmark funds for promoting research
in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.
Reply: Not Applicable

3.1.9 Does the university encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral

Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of
students registered, funding by the university and other sources.
Reply:
 The University has a mechanism of encouraging research by awarding
Post Doctoral Fellowships in various School of Study. The Fellow is
entitled for a fellowship amount of Rs. 40,000/- per month for a period of
twelve months extendable by another six months twice, subject to
satisfactory performance in terms of research work/output. He/She is also
entitled to a Contingency grant upto a maximum of Rs. 40,000/- per year.
As this provision has recently been introduced at this University the
registrations of the scholars is under way.
 The University also encourages research by awarding Research
Assistantship to full time research scholars registered in the University
who have qualified UGC NET/CSIR/GATE examinations. These full time
research scholars are provided with an Assistantship of Rs. 14,000/- per
month for first two year and Rs. 15,000/- per month for next year
alongwith a Contingency grant of Rs. 12000/- per year for initial two year
and total Rs. 25,000/-for the third or till the time the research scholar
submit the thesis. The maximum period of Assistantship is three years
which is further extendable by one more year subject to review of
performance by the Faculty Research Committee of the concerned
School/Faculty. At present 20 research scholars are receiving
Assistantship.

3.1.10 What percentage of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for
pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and
abroad? How does the university monitor the output of these scholars?
Reply: The University started its Academic Programs in the year 2009 only .
Hence , the faculty in the University is relatively young and in early stages of
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their academic careers . As such no Faculty members has utilized the sabbatical
leave for pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and
abroad. However, two faculty members have been awarded Post Doctoral
fellowship under Raman Post Doctoral fellowship Scheme of UGC in the fields of
E&CE and Chemistry. The University has provided them all administrative
support including study leave so as to enable them to pursue their post doctoral
research.

3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by

the university highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who
participated in these events.
Reply: The University has organized / conducted about 115 Seminars /
workshops / Conferences (National/International) at SMVD University in the last
04 years. The prominent National/International conference/s as conducted at this
University are listed as under:
S.No. Name of the National Eminent Scientists/Scholars
/International Conference
 IEEE International Conference More than 200 delegates from different parts of the
,CSNT-2010 country and the world attended the conference;
prominent among them were Director, DRDO and
ER&IP, Director Naval Research Board, Captain
Thakur, NRB, Prof. Hun Mandalu, IIT, Delhi, Prof.
Bhatnagar, Chairman, IEEE & MTT, Tamil Nadu
and Prof. Suja Abassi, Saudi Arabia etc.
 International Conference on Around 150 delegates and 10 invited speakers from
Mitochondria Research and India, USA and Austria participated in the
Medicine, 2010 Conference.

Prof. Keshav Singh from Roswell Park Cancer

 National Conference on
Aviation and Outer Space;
Science Economics and Law
for Sustainable Development
April 2011.
 National Conference on
Machine Intelligence Research Scientists/Scholars for paper presentation from
and Advancement, 2012 ,
 International Conference on
Myth, Orality and Folklore in
World Literature, 2012
Institute, USA, Prof. Erich Gnaiger, Innsbruck
Medical University, Austria.
Presidential address by the Shri N. N. Vohra,
Hon’ble Governor of J&K and Chancellor, SMVDU
Exposure to over 180 participants/scholars by
eminent invited speakers to an interdisciplinary
domain of knowledge.
The conference was attended by many Eminent
different parts of the country and DRDO with
Captain Thakur, being the prominent among them.
More than 100 scholars/ from different parts of the
country and abroad attended the conference.
Eminent personalities were Prof. Indranath
Chaudhari, Former Secretary, Sahitya Academy,
New Delhi, Proff. Alan Johnson, Idaho State
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S.No. Name of the National
/International Conference
 IEEE International conference
,ICMIRA-2013
 National Conference on Recent More than 120 delegates from different parts of the
Trends in Mathematical
Sciences, 2013
 National conference in Algebra The conference was attended by many Eminent
, Analysis and Applications,
2013
 International Symposium
on Biotechnological Advances
in Cancer Biology : Satellite
Symposium of the Ataxia
Telangiectasia International
Workshop, 2013
 One Day UGC sponsored
National Conference on
“Contemporary Issues in
Business with reference to
Global Economic Meltdown,
2013
 ICSSR sponsored two day
International Conference on
“Shifting Paradigms in Applied Prominent personalities among them were Prof.
Eminent Scientists/Scholars
University, U.S.A, Prof. Jay Hansford, University of
North Carolina Pembroke, Prof. Jasbir jain,
University of Rajasthan, Prof. Tutun Mukherjee
Head, Centre for Comparative Literature, University
of Hyderabad, Prof. Usha Chaudhari, University of
Delhi, Prof. Mahau Mukherjee from Kolkatta.
The conference was attended by many young
researchers.
Eminent personalities were: Director NIT Nagpur,
Mr A.H.Moon,Director NIELT -J&K, Prof A
Rajaraman, Prof Kher, Prof Harleen Kour, Dr Ajay
Koul, Dr RK Jha ,Mr Anil Bhardwaj,Mr Neeraj
Tripathi,Dr Hitesh Shah,Dr Raj kumar, Dr Kuldeep
Sharma, Dr Ankush Anand , Mr Balbir , Dr
Sourav,Mr Jamini.
country attended the conference.
The key note speakers were: Prof. P.K jain,
University of Delhi, Prof. B.S Panda, IIT Delhi,
Prof. S.D Sharma, Central University of Jammu.
Scientists/Scholars for paper presentation from
different parts of the country and prominent
personalities among them are:Prof. R. K. Sharma,
IIT Delhi., Prof. Khalil Ahmed, Jamia Milia Islamia.
University, Delhi, Prof. Mursleen, AMU, Aligarh.
152 delegates/Scholarsparticipated in the
Conference, with prominent personalities from DST,
GOI; JK Council of Science & Technology
(JKCS&T).
The conference was attended by eminent and
academic professionals; prominent among them
were Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, University of Jammu,
Ashok Kumar Matoo, DGM, Reserve Bank of India,
jammu, Prof. B. C Sharma, Dean, Placements, Prof.
Varsha Mehta, HOD, The Business School,
University of Jammu, Prof. N.D Mathur, University
of Rajasthan; Prof. B.K Basu, University of Kolkata.
150 academicians and Scholars from Indian and
abroad attended conference.
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S.No. Name of the National Eminent Scientists/Scholars
/International Conference
Economics and Management: Kuldip Kumar, Bond University, Australia, Prof.
Course Correction, 2014. Rajah Rasiah, University of Malaya, Mr. Vibhakar
Khajuria, Cluster Head, Jammu Region, J&K Bank.
 National Conference on “New A pool of students/scholars from Indian and attended
Challenges and Avenues in conference. Prof. Bhuvnesh Sharma, Vice
Philosophy, 2014. Chancellor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic
University, Madhya Pradesh was the Chief Guest in
the conference.
 National Conference on A pool of scholars and eminent personalities from
Orchids Science and Indian attended conference, the prominent
Commerce: Integration of personalities were:
Medicinal Orchids, Sustainable Dr. A. K. Bhatnagar, Former Professor, University
Development and Societal of Delhi, President, TOSI, Dr. Promila Pathak,
benefits , 2015 Professor of Botany, Panjab University, Shri K. K.
Sharma, Director Floriculture, J&K , Mr. A. K.
Singh, PCCF, J&K,Dr. O. P. Sharma, APCCF, J&K.

3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the university budget for
supporting students’ research projects?
Reply:
 The Assistantship is being paid to the Full Time Research Scholars @
Rs.14,000/- per month + contingency @ Rs.12,000/- per Scholar
 The Assistantship is being paid to the Full Time Research Scholars
(having UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE qualification) @ Rs. 14000/- per month
for first two years and Rs. 15000/- per month for next one year (as per
UGC guidelines) along with a contingency of Rs. 12,000/- per year for the
initial two years and a total of Rs. 25,000/- for the third year or till the
time he/she submits the Ph.D. thesis.

3.2.2 Has the university taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to
file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?
Reply: The University has Intellectual Property Right Policy (IPR) in alignment
with the Vision and Mission of SMVD University. The policy favours outreach of
the novel developed at SMVD University. At the same time it motivates the
faculty, students and researchers of the University to initiate technology transfer
using the Intellectual Property Right gained over a novel technology. The
activities of research lead to generation of new Intellectual Property (IP) which is
to be protected, developed, transferred for the benefit of the society. The
information on newly created and protected IP is to be disseminated at the earliest
for the information of all scientific community. Ownership of the IP protects the
interest of both the inventor and the society at large. The University has also
constituted a Patent Facilitation Cell comprising of senior faculty members for
facilitating the registration of patents by the faculty members or other researchers
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at the University. The cell offers technical assistance to the University for filing
patent and facilitating access to patent related documents. It also organizes
technical programs to generate awareness and understanding related to patents on
Intellectual Property Rights. The University has submitted 03 patents for
registration in the office of the Patent liasion Officer at New Delhi for screening
of the patents and acceptance. Besides the University has also constituted an IP
Management Standing Committee which is the core administrative body
responsible for evolving detailed procedures to facilitate implementation of IPR
policy. The Registrar is the ex-offcio, Chairman of the Committee and Dean
Faculty of Engineering is the Nodel Officer.

3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty:

Reply:
Details of ongoing Research Project of Faculty

S YEAR NU NAME OF THE PROJECT NAME OF THE TOTAL

R. WISE M FUNDING GRANT
N BE AGENCY RECEIVED
O R
.
1 MARC PR- SETTING UP MINI OF RS. 67,57,850/-
H, 2007 15 BIOINFORMATICS BIOTECH, GOI
INFRASTRUCTURE
FACILITY TO PROMOTE TO
PROMOTE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2 19-3- PR- TRAINING THROUGH MINISTRY OF RS. 17,32,000/-
2009 01 ESTABLISHED TEXTILE(H) ,
INSTITUTIONS UNDER HRD GOI
SCHEME
3 1/2/2011 PR- A CRITICAL STUDY OF UGC RS. 75,000/-
38 UDAYANACHARYA’S
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
BUDDHIST DOCTRINES IN
NYAYAKUSUMANJALI AND
ATMATATTVAVIVEKA
4 31/03/2 PR- ELECTRON IMPACT SINGLE CSIR RS. 4,33,500/-
011 45 IONIZATION STUDIES OF
ATOMS
5 29/8/201 PR- EFFECT OF SWIFT HEAVY INTER RS. 6,02,005/-
1 52 ION IRRADIATION ON UNIVERSITY
ALKALI-ALKALINE EARTH ACCELERATO
BASED OXIDE R CENTRE
NANOPHOSPHORS: (IUAC), NEW
LUMINESCENCE AND DELHI
RELATED STUDIES.
6 22/9/201 PR- EXPLORING DST, GOI RS. 7,90,000/-
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 1 54 MYXOBACTERIA FROM
THE STATE OF J&K FOR
NOVEL ENZYMES AND
SECONDARY METABOLITES
7 17/5/20 PR- DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE & RS. 21,40,568/-
12 51 INORGANIC ENGINEERING
NANOPHOSPHORS: RESEARCH
LUMINESCENCE AND BOARD, DEPT.
RELATED STUDIES. OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
8 MAY, PR- EXPLORING MICROBIAL CSIR RS. 15,03,333/-
2012 57 DIVERSITY AND MINING
NOVEL HYDROLASES
FROM BRACKISH WATER
LAKES OF LADAKH
REGION BY METAGENOMIC
APPROACH
9 1/5/201 PR- MIRNA STATUS IN BREAST J&K STATE RS.
2 56 TUMORS AND COUNCIL FOR 1,28,54,000/-
THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT
OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY,
JAMMU /
SRINAGAR
1 15/5/20 PR- IMPACT OF FDI ON RETAIL AICTE RS. 5,00,000/-
0 12 58 SECTOR OF JAMMU
11 1/7/201 PR- CELL & TISSUE UGC RS. 9,06,800/-
2 60 ENGINEERING OF IN VITRO
CULTURE OF BACOPA
MANNIER (L.) TO ENHACE
BIOMASS & BACOSIDE
PRODUCTION
1 1/7/201 PR- DESIGN MODIFICATION UGC RS. 4,46,800/-
2 2 61 AND ANALYSIS OF EFFECT
OF VARIABLE
QUANTIZATION ON A*
PRUNE, K-MCSP
ALGORITHM:- FOR VIDEO
COMPRESSION
1 1/7/201 PR- DEVELOPMENT OF UGC RS. 5,08,115/-
3 2 62 MICROBIAL FUEL CELL
1 1/7/201 PR- SECURE & QUALITY OF UGC RS. 4,52,300/-
4 2 63 SCIENCE ORIENTED
ROUTING PROTOCOL FOR
MANETS
1 1/7/201 PR- STUDY OF ECONOMIC UGC RS. 3,37,424/-
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5 2 64 VALUE ADDED (EVA) OF
COMPANIES IN INDIAN AS A
TOOL FOR COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE
1 1/7/201 PR- MOLECULAR MODELING UGC RS. 1,55,000/-
6 2 65 AND DRUG DOCKING
STUDY ON CYSTATHIONINE
BETA LYASE IN
PATHOGENIC MEMBERS OF
ENTEROBACTERIACEASE
1 1/7/201 PR- DEVELOPMENT OF UGC RS. 1,38,372/-
7 2 66 LOCATION TECHNIQUE FOR
TWO AND THREE
DIMENSIONAL WIRELESS
SENSOR NETWORKS
1 20/09/2 PR- ALKALINE EARTH BASED DEPARTMENT RS. 16,53,843/-
8 012 59 NANOPHOSPHORS: OF ATOMIC
SYNTHESIS, ENERGY
CHARACTERIZATION AND
THEIR LUMINESCENCE
STUDIES
1 26/12/2 PR- FACILITATORS AND AICTE RS. 5,62,911/-
9 012 68 INHIBITORS OF THE
FINANCIAL PRACTICES OF
SMALL AND MEDIUM
ENTERPRISE (SMES) IN
JAMMU DISTRICT (J&K),
INDIA
2 31/12/2 PR- COLLISION PROCESSES IN SCIENCE & RS. 12,00,000/-
0 012 67 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR ENGINEERING
PHYSICS RESEARCH
BOARD (SERB)
2 01/04/2 PR- ADOPTION OF BANKING UGC RS. 3,78,989/-
1 013 69 TECHNOLOGIES IN JAMMU
REGION OF INDIA: AN
EMPIRICAL STUDY
2 25/06/2 PR- TARGETING SYNTHETIC DBT, GOI RS. 19,90,000/-
2 013 76 LETHALITY INTERACTION
AMONG GENOME
STABILITY AND PROTEIN
DEGRADATION PATHWAYS
MEDICATED BY SFC-E3
LIGASE COMPONENT F-
BOX PROTEINS FOR
PERSONALIZED DRUG
DEVELOPMENT.
2 01/08/1 PR- PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ICSSR RS. 3,12,500/-
3 3 71 OF APPLE FRUITS
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 PRODUCTION IN KASHMIR
REGION : AN EMPIRICAL
STUDY
2 01/07/14 PR- EXPLORING POTENTIALS OF DBT, GOI RS. 21,89,580/-
4 72 PROBIOTIC BACTERIA AS A
POTENTIAL SOURCE OF
PHYTATE DEGRADING
ENZYMES AND
BACTERIONCINS
PRODUCTION
2 17/02/201 PR- HUMAN GENETIC UGC RS. 6,59,898/-
5 4 73 DIVERSITY AND
EVOLUTIONARY
PERSPECTIVES OF TYPE 2
DIABETES SUSCEPTIBILITY
IN INDIAN POPULATIONS
2 17/02/201 PR- REPLICATION AND UGC RS. 6,59,898/-
6 4 74 CHARACTERIZATION OF
NEWLY IDENTIFIED T2D
SUSCEPTIBLE GENETIC LOCI
IN SOME INDIAN
POPULATION GROUPS
2 APRIL, PR- GENETIC DIVERSITY AND NATIONAL $ 50,000/-
7 2014 75 EVOLUTIONARY GEOGRAPHIC
PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIETY
POPULATION GROUPS OF
JAMMU & KASHMIR
2 01/05/2 PR- A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ICSSR RS. 10,000,00/-
8 014 77 FIRM LEVEL
COMPETITIVENESS OF
FOOD PROCESSING UNITS
OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
AND JAMMU & KASHMIR
2 01/01/2 PR- EARTHQUAKE HAZARD UGC-UKIERI RS. 17,81,400/-
9 015 78 EVALUATION IN J&K GBP- 17,665/-
HIMALAYA AND WESTERN
INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS
3 PR- SEISMIC STRUCTURE AND NATIONAL GBP -18,500/-
0 79 ACTIVE FACULTING AND ENVIRONMEN
GROUND MOTION T RESEARCH
EVALUATION IN NW COUNCIL
HIMALAYA (NERC), UK
3 12/03/1 PR- GENETIC PERSPECTIVES OF SERB, DST RS. 27,26,000/-
1 5 80 TYPE 2 DIABIETES
SUPECTIVILITY IN
POPULATION GROUP OF
J&K, INDIA
3 Unique ID to Physics of Earthquakes and UGC Rs. 13,70,000/-
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 2 be alloted on Delineation of Himalayan
receipt of Thrust Faults in J&K
Sanctioon
order from
UGC
3 Unique ID to Biological Activity Predictions, UGC Rs. 6.03,000/-
3 be alloted on X-Ray Structure Analysis and
receipt of Molecular Interactions in Some
Sanctioon Organic Compounds of
order from Medicinal Importance
UGC

3.2.4 Does the university have any projects sponsored by the industry /
corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding
agency and grants received.
Reply: The National Geographic Society, USA has sanctioned a research project
titled, “Genetic Diversity and Evolutionary Perspectives in population groups of
Jammu & Kashmir” with an award of $ 50,000/- as genographic grant from
Genographic project's Scientific Grants Program

3.2.5 How many departments of the university have been recognized for their
research activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS;
Department with Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR,
ICPR, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two
significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.
Reply:
The University School of Biotechnology, School of Computer Science & Enginee
ring, School of Physics & School of Electronics & Communication Engineering,
have been recognized for its research activities by are UGC -
SAP, DBT, DST & UGC-BSR.The
quantum of assistance received from UGC in SAP is Rs. 55,82,331/-
under UGC-BSR is Rs. 9,56,400/- under DST Special Package for J&K is
Rs. 20 Lacs & from DBT is Rs. 67,57,850/-. School of Physics was
sanctioned fo establishment of
Electronics Specialization Laboratory by DST under J&K Special Package with
Rs. 15,000,00/-. School of Electronics &
Communication Engineering has established
centre for Embedded Instrumentation & Networked controls by UGC with grant o
f Rs
29 lacs. The School of Computer Science & Engineering was recognized and san
ctioned for project titled, “ ERP Project” by MHRD with grant of Rs. 25,00,000/-
.
3.2.6 List details of research projects completed and grants received during
the last four years (funded by National/International agencies).
Reply: RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

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S PROJE PROJECT TOTAL SPONSORING PROJECT/
N CT/ COORD- APPROV AGENCY CONSULTANCY
O CONS INATORS ED TOPIC
. UL- (PI AND CO- FUNDIN
TANC PIS) G
Y

DURA
TION
1. 3 DR. AJAY KR. RS. DEPTT. OF COMPOSITION
YEARS SHARMA,PI & 7,93.650/-ATOMIC OPERATORS AND
DR. RAJESH ENERGY, GOI DYNAMICS OF
KR. SHARMA, COMPLEX VALUED
CO-PI FUNCTION
2. 9 DR. SANJAY RS. IIM-L A
MONT MISHRA 28,000/- COMPREHENSIVE
HS MODEL OF BUYING
BEHAVIOR OF
MUTUAL FUNDS
3. 3 DR. SUPARN RS. 1.78 ICSSR PERFORMANCE
YEARS SHARMA LACS AND PROSPECTS
OF SMALL SCALE
INDUSTRIES IN
STATE OF J&K
4. 2 PROF. RS. 14.49 TRIFED FERMENTATIVE
YEARS V.VERMA LACS PRODUCTION OF
LACTIC ACID
FROM MAHUA
FLOWERS
5. 3 DR, SUSHIL K RS. 7.40 AICTE ENTERPRISING
YEARS MEHTA & DR. LACS JAMMU
H.G.MISHRA
6. 3 DR. SUPARN RS. AICTE ENTREPRENEURSH
YEARS SHARMA, DR. 6,21,000/- IP DEVELOPMENT
SUNIL GIRI, CELL
7. 2 DR.SUNIL GIRI, RS.3.69 BPRD ETHICS IN POLICE
YEARS DR.H.G.MISHR LACS & SOCIAL CHNAGE
A
8. 3.5 DR. SHARDA RS.10 NATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
YEARS POTULUCHI LACS MEDICINAL OF HERBAL
BOARD GARDEN TRIKUTA
HILLS AT SMVDU
9. 1 PROF.M.L.GAR RS.1.15 UGC, NEW BIPOLAR OF
YEARS G LACS DELHI STRESS AT WORK
PLACES
10. 3 DR.SUNIL GIRI, RS.6.05 AICTE QUALITY
YEARS DR. SAURABH, LACS PRACTICE IN
DR. RSAHI SUPPLY CHAIN
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 TAGGAR MANAGEMENT - A
CASE OF LARGE
MANUFACTURING
UNITS IN J&K
11. 1.5 DR.S.K.WANCH DIRECT HRD MINISTRY MOBILE VSAT
YEARS OO DR.AJAY FUNDIN SPONSORED ENABLED E-
KOUL DR. G IIT ROORKEE LEARNING
SAMANTHA COORDINATED TERMINALS
VAISHNAVI NATIONAL
PROJECT
12. 2 DR.SANJAY RS.5.65 UGC A STUDY ON THE
YEARS KUMAR LACS IMPACT OF
MISHRA CORPORATE
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
PRACTICES ON
SME
PERFORMANCE IN
JAMMU DISTRICT
13. 2 DR.JYOTI RS.4.5 AICTE DYNAMICS OF
YEARS SHARMA, LACS STRESS AT WORK
DR.SUPRAN PLACES
SHARMA, DR.
AARTI
14. 2 DR. HARI RS. UGC ORGANIZED
YEARS GOVIND 4,78,700/- RETAILING IN
MISHRA PI & JAMMU
DR. SUSHIL
KUMAR
MEHTA CO-PI
15. 18 DR. SUPRAN RS.1,20,0 UGC DIMENSIONS OF
MONT KUMAR 00/- INDUSTRIAL
HS SHARMA, PI SICKNESS IN SMES-
A STUDY OF
JAMMU &
KASHMIR STATE
16. 24 MR. SANJEEV RS. CSIR SIMULATION AND
MONT ANAND, PI 1,70,000/- PERFORMANCE
HS + ONE EVALUATION OF
SRF VAPOR-
COMPRESSION-
ABSORPTION(VCA)
HYBRID
REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM FOR
COOLING AND
HEATING
APPLICATIONS
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17. 3 PROF. V. RS. 11 DABUR INDIA DEVELOPMENT OF
YEAR VERMA, PI LACS LTD. DNA
FINGERPRINTS IN
SELECTED
MEDICINAL
PLANTS
18. 33 MS. SONIKA RS. MHRD ERP PROJECT
MONT GUPTA, PI, DR. 25,00,000/ THROUGH IITK
HS AJAY KOUL, -
CO-PI, MR.
SUMEET
GUPTA, CO-PI

19. 28 MR. SUMEET RS. 13.27 DEPARTMENT DESIGN &

MONT GUPTA(PI), DR. LACS OF SPACE, DEMONSTRATION
HS SHEKHAR GOVT. OF OF SET OF
VERMA(CO-PI), INDIA ALGORITHMS FOR
MR. SHASHI HIGH RELIABILITY
BHUSHAN WIRELESS DATA
KOTWAL(CO- ACQUISITION &
PI) CONTROL
20. 3 PROF. RS. NHBM- TRANSPARENCY
YEARS V.K.BHAT, PI 10,29,400/ DEPARTMENT OF SKEW
- OF SPACE, POLYNOMIAL
GOVT. OF RINGS OVER
INDIA NEOTHERIAN
RINGS
21. 3YEAR DR. ANIL RS. UGC ENANTIOSELECTIV
S KUMAR 6,17,800/- E SYNTHESIS AND
BIOLOGICAL
SCREENING OF
SOME NEW B-
BLOCKERS
22. 2 DR. JYOTI RS. ICSSR TECHNOLOGICAL
YEARS SHARMA, PD & 4,46,125/- CHANGES IN
3 DR SUPARN MANUFACTURING
MONT SHARMA, CO- ORGANIZATIONS: A
HS PD STUDY OF NORTH-
WEST STATES OF
INDIA
23. 12 DR. SUPARN RS. J&K STATE EMPIRICAL STUDY
MONT K.SHARMA-PI, 4,40,000/- ELECTRICITY OF PSYCHOLOGY
HS DR. SUNIL REGULATORY AND MINDSET OF
GIRI-PI & MR. COMMISSION ELECTRICITY
SUMEET CONSUMER IN THE
GUPTA-PI STATE OF J&K AND
THE SOCIAL
IMPACT OF POWER
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 LOSSES IN JAMMU
& KASHMIR:
PERFORMANCE,
CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITY

b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received

i) All India collaboration

PROJECT SPONSORING PROJECT/

COORD- AGENCY CONSULTANCY TOPIC
INATORS
(PI AND CO-PIS)/
COORDINATOR
DR. HARI GOVIND MISHRA IIM CALCUTTA DOES CSR ACTIVITIES OF
AS EXTERNAL THE INDIAN FIRMS
COLLABORATOR FACILITATE MARKET
DEVELOPMENT AT THE
BOTTOM OF THE
PYRAMID? AN EMPIRICAL
INVESTIGATION
DR. S.K.WANCHOO AS INDIAN INSTITUTE JOINT STUDY OF THE
EXTERNAL COLLABORATOR OF SCIENCE SEISMOTECTONICS OF
EDUCATION AND KASHMIR HIMALAYA AND
RESEARCH, SEISMIC HAZARD
KOLKATA ESTIMATION IN THE STATE
OF J&K
PROF. V.VERMA/DR. INTEGRATED NATIONAL BAMBOO
SHARADA M POTUKUCHI APPROACH FOR MISSION.
BAMBOO
IMPROVEMENT:
MICROPROPAGATION
, AGROFORESTRY,
CULTIVATION

ii) International
Project/Consultancy Topic Sponsoring Agency Grants Sanctioned
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD UGC-UKIERI RS. 17,81,400/-
EVALUATION IN J&K GBP- 17,665/-
HIMALAYA AND
WESTERN INDO-
GANGETIC PLAINS
SEISMIC STRUCTURE NATIONAL GBP -18,500/-
AND ACTIVE FACULTING ENVIRONMENT
AND GROUND MOTION RESEARCH
EVALUATION IN NW COUNCIL (NERC),
HIMALAYA UK
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FREE STATE,
SOUTH AFRICA

3.3 Research Facilities

3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the university to improve its
infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been
evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?
Reply: The University has setup specialized laboratories such as Mass Array Lab
in the School of Biotechnology in which human and plant population based
studies are undertaken. Besides Molecular Biology Lab, a Microbiology lab and
Plant tissue lab has also been setup in the School of Biotechnology. A Centre for
Embedded Instrumentation and Network control has been set up in School of
Electronics & Communication Engineering. A Technology Based Incubation
Centre is being setup by the Faculty of Management. A Nano Technology Cell has
been setup by the School of Physics. Internet labs are setup in all the schools to
enable the researchers to have access to internet. Uninterrupted Internet services
have been provided in SMVDU campus from two Internet Service Providers viz.
60 Mbps internet leased line connectivity from Reliance Communications
Reliance and 1 Gbps Internet leased line link from BSNL under NMEICT. With
the endeavor of Network Centre team, SMVDU is now a part of NKN (National
Knowledge Network) connecting all Universities in India including IIT, IISc,
NIT, etc. For meeting the needs of the researchers are provided with
Assistantship, PDA is being given to faculty members. The researcher are
provided with accommodation in Hostels, they are given access to research labs,
library facilities, internet facilities and guidance from any of the faculty memebrs
in the emerging disciplines.

3.3.2 Does the university have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the
needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.
Reply: The University has a Board of Academic Research and Consultancy called
as BARC which acts as Information Resource Centre to the researchers.

3.3.3 Does the university have a University Science Instrumentation Centre

(USIC)? If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars?
What is the funding allotted to USIC?
Reply: No.

3.3.4 Does the university provide residential facilities (with computer and
internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research
associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists
(national/international)?
Reply: The University provides residential facilities with computer and internet
facilities for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer
fellows of various academies and visiting scientists. These facilities are provided
in the Hostels to the researchers and in the guest house of the University for the
visiting scientists.
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3.3.5 Does the university have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-
campus and off-campus to address the special challenges of research
programmes?
Reply: The University has specialized research facilitating Centres. Centre for
Embedded Instrumentation and Network controls at School of Electronics &
Communication Engineering. Centre for Excellence in Biotechnology, Centre for
Advanced manufacturing Centre for Energy Management & water Resource, &
Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurial Development.

3.3.6 Does the university have centres of national and international

recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made
use of by researchers from other laboratories.
Reply: The University has specialized research facilitating Centres. Centre for
Embedded Instrumentation and Network controls at School of Electronics &
Communication Engineering. Besides a Mass Array Lab for plant and human
based studies has been setup at School of Biotechnology.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 Does the university publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the
composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they
is/are listed in any international database.
Reply: No.

3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:

Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international)
Reply: Monographs
Chapters in Books
∗ Books edited
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average ∗ h-index

Mo C B Books with Number Cit S SJ Im H-

Numb nog ha oo ISBN with listed in ati N R pa in
er of rap pt ks details of International on I ct de
paper hs er ed publishers Database In P Fa x
s s ite (For e.g. Web de cto
publis in d of Science, x- r-
hed in Bo Scopus, Ra Ra
peer ok Humanities ng ng
revie s International e/A e/a
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journ EBSCO host, ag age
als etc.) e
(natio
nal /
intern
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P Electrodyna 40 ot t 9/1 12/3
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Yugal op e
Khajuria ubl
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81-8487-445- tio
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Narosa
Publishing
House, New
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Prof. V. K. Bhat An Introduction to Real Analysis 978-84265-705-8 Alpha Science Internationa
limited
Prof. V. K. Bhat Modern Algebra and Applications
948-81-8487- Narosa Publishing House
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Dr. Rakesh Non Markovian Queues with 978-3-659- Lambert Academic publish
Kumar catastrophic and Restoration 32895-4 Germany

Note @: SoL&L: Books with ISBN with details of publishers :

S.N Name of the Book Publisher ISBN No.
o.
1 Vandhana Sharma Bawa Jitto Satyam Books International. 2011 ISBN 81-89478
-12-5.
2 Vandhana Sharma Studies in Myth, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & ISBN 978-81
Orality and Folklore in World Distributors Ltd. 2013. -269-1800-3
Literature.
Number of pages- 429

Note SOB: Books with ISBN with details of publishers :

Author Title ISBN No. Publisher
Dr. Suparn Performance & Prospects of 978-81-7831- Manak Publications Pv. Ltd., Delhi
Sharma Small Scale Industries in the 260-6
State of J&K
Dr. Kakli Quetitature methods for 978-8108488- Himalaya Publishing House
Majumdar Managers 226-1
Dr. Kakli Dynamics of food grains 10:190608342 Idea India.com Cooperjal Ltd, UK
Majumdar production in WB 8
13:97819-
06083-427
Dr. Sushil Kr. 1. Portfolio Selection 1. 10:817 Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Mehta and Investment. 6299006/13:978 Delhi.
2. The Determinants of 8176299008.
Debt Ownership Structure- An 2. 10:384 Lambert Academic Publishing
Empirical Evidence 7378287/13:978 Germany.
-3-8473-7828-0

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Ms. Syeda 6
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Bukhari
Dr. Roop 3 0
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Dr. 20
Deepak
Jain
Mr. 13
Pabitra
Jena

3.4.3 Give details of

∗ faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international
journals
∗ faculty serving as members of steering committees of international
conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies
Reply:
faculty serving on the editorial boards of faculty serving as members of
national and international journals steering committees of
international conferences
recognized by reputed
organizations / societies
SOP 1. Section Editor, Journal of Integrated None
Science and Technology is an international
journal , ISSN No.: ISSN 2321–4635.
2. Selected as a Guest Editor for a special
issue on “Computational Materials Science” to
be published in International Journal
“Materials Focus” (American Scientific
Publisher).
SOM
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SCS Mr Sudesh Kumar is the reviewer of
E International Journal on Web Service
computing(IJWSC)
ISSN:0976-9811
Mr Sudesh Kumar is the reviewer of
International Journal on Adhoc Networking
Systems
SEC Dr. Amit Kant Pandit
E 1. Editorial board MEMBER
international journal
IJACI,INBASA,IJ3E,IJBEIA
2. Member of Editorial board of
International journal of Engineering
and Technology, Singapore (ISSN-
1793-8244)
3. Member of Editorial board of various
International journals
4. Reviewer IEEE Sensors Journal
Publications
5. Reviewed Research papers as a
member of Editorial board of
International journal of Engineering
and Technology, Singapore (ISSN-
1793-8244)
Dr Sunanda and Dr Sakshi is the
Program Committee Member for th
upcoming International Conference on
Computing, Communication and
Automation, going to be held at Schoo
of Computer Science
& Engineering, Galgotia University
Uttar Pradesh from 15th -16th May 2015
Dr. Vipan Kakkar
Member of Executive council, IEEE,
India (2013-2014)
Mr. Sumeet Gupta
Member of Executive Committee of
IETE (2015), Jammu chapter
Dr. Amit K. Pandit
i) Chair (Newsletter Committee ) ,
Executive Committee of IEEE
Computer Society Chapter, India
Council-2012
ii) Joint Secretary (Conference and
workshop ) , Executive Committee of
IEEE Computer Society Chapter India
Council-2012
iii) MIR Labs Member
iv) Technical Director/consultant,
non-executive MIRAG,MIR LABS
v) Member Program committee, of
IEEE, International Conference on
Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN
2012),Mathura
vi) Local Chair and Convener IEEE
International Conference CSNT 2011
from 3-5th June 2011 at SMVDU
vii) Member Program committee, of
IEEE, International Conference on
Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN
2010, 26th Nov- 28th November 2010),
RGPV, Bhopal.
viii) Member Program committee, of
IEEE, 6th International Conference on
Next Generation Web Services
Practices (NWeSP 2010), Gwalior26th
Nov- 28th November 2010)
ix) Member Technical Program
committee, of IEEE, International
Conference on Computational
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 Intelligence and Communication
Networks CICN 2011Gwalior.
x) Member Admission Committee
for Post-graduation (B.Tech ) in
SMVDU
xi) Chair News Letter Committee
IEEE India CS Chapter ( Executive
Committee 2013
xii) Reviewer and TPC member in
IEEE International Conference in Hong
Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia,
India :- IAPEC 2012,APACE 2012,
BEIAC 2012, CHUSER 2012,
ICOS2012,PECON 2012, SCOReD
2012 , ISBEIA 2012, ISCAIE 2012
,ISCI 2012 ,IS3e 2012, SHUSER 2012,
ISIEA 2012, ISWTA 2012, BEIAC
2013, IC3e 2013, ICWiSe2013, ISCI
2013, SHUSER 2013, ISWTA 2013
SAL Nil Nil
D
SME Nil Nil
SBT Dr. S. Potukuchi, Associate Professor:
Reviewer for:
i. Industrial Crops and Products; ISSN
No.: 0926-6690
ii. Natural Product Research; ISSN No.:
1478-6419
iii. African Journal of Food Science; ISSN
No.: 1996-0794
iv. Biological Forum; ISSN No.: 0975-1130
v. Biotechnology Progress; ISSN No.:
8756-7938
vi. Australian Journal of Crop Science;
ISSN No.: 1835-2707

Dr. S. Vaishnavi, : Reviewer for

 FLORA, Elsevier

Dr. Rakesh Kumar: Reviewer for:

i. Journal of Human Reproduction
ii. Journal of Andrology
iii. Journal of Molecular Vision
iv. Andrologia
v. Journal of Assisted Human
Reproduction

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 vi. Editorial Board of International
Journal of Cancer and Oncology Research
vii. Editorial Board of National Journal of
Enzymology & Metabolism, Hyderabad.
SEM 01 Nil
SoPC
SoL Dr. Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi
L 1. Member, Advisory Board, The
Apollonian: A Journal of Interdisciplinary
Studies (TAJIS) Member, Board of
Editors, International Journal of
Humanities and Cultural Studies (IJHCS)
2. Member, Board of Editors, International
Journal of Humanities and Cultural
Studies (IJHCS)
3. Member, Board of Editors, Indian Journal
of Comparative Literature and Translation
Studies (IJCLTS) ISSN: 2321-8274
4. Reviewer, Language Science Press,
Historical Linguistics
5. Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Studies in
History and Culture, ISSN: 2349-0934 .
6. Member, Editorial Board, Linguistics and
Literature Studies, Horizon Research
Publishing Corporation ISSN: 2331-642X
(Print) .
7. Member, Editorial Board, International
Journal of English Language, Literature,
and Translation Studies, E-journal .
8. Member, Editorial Board, The Golden
Line: A Magazine on English Literature,
The Department of English, Bhatter
College, Dantan.
9. Reviewer, Journal of ELT and Applied
Linguistics (JELTAL) ISSN: 2347-6575
SOB $ Nil

SIC Reviewer for the International  Journal Member of the Technical Programme
D “Superconductor Science and Technology ” Committee IOP for the International Conference on
publication. Advances in Computers, Communication, and
Electronic Engineering (COMMUNE-2015) held
from 16 to 18 March 2015 in the University of
Kashmir.
Member of the Technical Programme
Committee Workshop on Learning
Technologies for Developing Countries
held in conjunction with the
IEEE International Conference on
Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT
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 2011) http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2
011/, 6-8 July 2011, Athens, Georgia,
USA.

SOB $: faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international

journals :
Name of the National Internatio Editorial Board (Name of Other (Please
Faculty Committ nal the Journal) specify)
ee Committe
(Name) e (Name)
Prof. D.
Mukhopadhyay
Dr. Supran K 01 (Arth Anvesan)
Sharma

Dr. Jyoti Sharma 03 (Personnel Management,

Arth Anvesan, World
Journal of Business
Management
Dr. Sushil Kr 01 (Arth Anvesan)
Mehta

Dr. Ashutosh 01 (Arth Anvesan)

Vashishtha

Dr, Saurabh 01 (Arth Anvesan)

Dr. Arti Devi 03 Chronicle (SMVD
University Katra),
Times@SMVDU (SMVD
University Katra, Arth
Anvesan (SMVD
University, Katra)
Dr. Rashi Taggar 01(Arth Anvesan)

Dr. Sanjay Kr. 01 (Journal of Financial

Mishra Service Marketing, indexed
in Scopus, Published by
Palgrave Macmillan, UK)
Dr. Meenakshi 03 (Academic Journals
Gupta online) registered with
society registration,
government of India,
Chief Advisor to
International Journals of
Multidisciplinary
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 Research Academy
(IJMRA)
Editorial member of MERC
Global’s International
Journal of Management
Mr. Pabitra Jena 01(Arth Anvesan)

3.4.4 Provide details of

∗ Research awards received by the Faculty and Students
∗ National and International recognition received by the faculty from
reputed professional bodies and agencies
Reply:
Research awards received by the National and international recognition
faculty and students received by the faculty from reputed
professional bodies and agencies
SOP Faculty:Faculty: Dr. S.K Wanchoo
The J&K State Council for Science a) Member National Level Scientific
and Te chnology “J&K Young Scientists Review Committee of the IRIS
Award for the year 2010” presented by (Initiative for Research and
Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri. M H Innovation in Science) a programme
Ansari on September 17, 2012. of DST-Intel-CII.

Recipient of Best Paper Award for b) Evaluator 21st & 22nd National
the paper presented during the Children Science Congress,
International Conference on organized by DST, GOI and Bhopal
Superconductivity & Magnetism December 27-31, 2013 and
(ICSM-2008), organized by Ankara Bangalore December, 27-31, 2014
University, Antalya, Turkey, August respectively.
24-29, 2008. There were 180
presentations by over 500 delegates c) Reviewer for the International Journal
representing 50 countries. “Superconductor Science and
Technology” IOP publication.
Recipient of Best Paper Award for d) Member of the Technical
the paper presented during the 3rd Programme Committee for the
J&K State Science Congress, International Conference on Advances
organized by University of Jammu in Computers, Communication, and
February, 2008. Electronic Engineering (COMMUNE-
2015) scheduled from 16 to 18 March
DST Young Science Award under FTP 2015 in the University of Kashmir.
scheme e) Member of the Technical
Programme
Awarded IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Committee Workshop on Learning
Research Fellowship-2012. Technologies for Developing
Countries held in conjunction with the
Students: IEEE International Conference on
Advanced Learning Technologies
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 Ms. Pallavi Gupta, a doctoral student (ICALT
(admitted in 2011) of the 2011) http://www.ask4research.info/ic
school/department, received the Fair & alt/2011/, 6-8 July 2011,
Lovely Foundation award for pursuing Athens, Georgia, USA.
higher studies. Dr.. J. Sharma

Mr. Mohit Manhas received the third  Expert member for the evaluation of
best poster award in the “5th M.Phil. Dissertation at
International Conference on  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Luminescence and its Applications Delhi. (2011-2012).
(ICLA 2015)”, 9-12 February, 2015  Reviewer of book chapter published by
held in Bangaluru. John Wiley & Sons.
 Reviewer of articles published in
Ms. Swati Sharma, an M.Sc. (Physics) journals like Elsevier B.V., Holland.
student enrolled in the session 2009-11
as topper of the programme received Dr. Vinay Kumar
INSPIRE fellowship for pursuing  Dr. Vinay Kumar, Expert Member
doctoral studies. nominated by IUAC for three years
(2012-2015).
M.Sc. students’ posters received best  Dr. Vinay Kumar, Evaluation
poster award in the National Science Committee Member, National
Symposium, 25-27 February, 2015 held Research Foundation, South Africa.
at SMVD University, Katra.
SOM Nil None
SCSE  Dr. Sunanda Received Best Nil
Paper Award in a UGC
Sponsored National Conference
on Recent Trends in
Information Technology. RTIT
(2009).
 Dr Sakshi Received Best Paper
Award in a UGC Sponsored
National Conference on Recent
Trends in Information
Technology. RTIT(2009).
 Dr Sakshi Received Best Paper
Award in 5th JKSCIENCE
congress 2010.
SECE Nil  Dr. Vipan Kakkar & Dr. Amit K.
Pandit –Senior Member IEEE
 Mr. Sumeet Gupta & Mr. Swastik
Gupta Member IEEE
 Mr. Sumeet Gupta, Executive
Member , Jammu Chapter
SALD Nil FIIA,AIIA,MCA,ISOLA,UAESoE
SME Nil Research work published in ASME
SBT
Dr. Swarkar Sharma, Asstt. Prof., Dr. Swarkar Sharma, Asstt. Prof:

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received:
1. Russel A. Hibbs Basic Science
Award 2012 and 2014, by
Scoliosis Research Society,
USA.
2. John S. Appelton Spine
Research Award 2009 by
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital,
Dallas, USA.
Dr. Indu Bhushan Sharma, Asstt.
Prof., School of Biotechnology:
received Young Scientist Award in
the National Conference on Energy,
Environment and Biological
Research supported by DST, CSIR,
GOI for his contributions in research.
Dr. Sharada M Potukuchi Sharma,
Asstt. Prof., School Biotechnology:
Received Young Scientist Award in
the National Conference on Energy,
Environment and Biological
Research supported by DST, CSIR, Ramalingaswami Fellowship to Dr.
GOI for her contributions in research. Narendra Kumar Bairwa, Asstt. Prof., SBT
1. Recognized as Leading Health
Professional of the World-2014
(Medical Genetics) by International
Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK.
2. Invited as Speaker at 62nd Annual
Conference of American society of
Human Genetics held at San
Francisco, USA.
3. Invited as Speaker at 2014 Next Gen
Genomics & Bioinformatics
Technologies (NGBT) Conference at
NIMHANS, Bangalore, India.
4. contributed as a leading author in an
international multi-institutional
research project that identified a new
region in human genome “PAX1
enhancer” responsible for
susceptibility to a spinal disorder,
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).
The research work has been published
in the scientific journal “Nature
Communications”. The research team
comprised of almost 50 scientists from
institutions of USA, Japan and China.

Dr. Narendra Kumar Bairwa, Asstt. Prof.,

was Awarded Ramalingaswami Fellowship
towards the project proposal titled “Targeting
synthetic lethality interaction among Genome
stability and protein degradation path ways
medicated to SFC-E3 ligase component F-
box proteins for personalized drug
development” sanctioned by Deptt. of
Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India for an
amount of Rs. 87.08 Lacs.

Prof. V.Verma, Director School of

Biotechnology:

He was nominated as a member of the

Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of
National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI),
Lucknow in 2014 by Director General,
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 Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
(CSIR), New Delhi.

SEM None Dr. Sanjeev Anand received certificate for

outstanding contribution in reviewing for
Energy conversion & Management Journal.
SoPC
SoLL
SOB # Nil
SICD %

#SOB:research awards received by the faculty and students

Name of the Faculty Awards and recognition received (National and International)
(Please specify)
Dr. Jyoti Sharma Award of UGC-Fellowship for Ph.D.

Dr. Saurabh 2 Qualified University Grants Commissions National Eligibility

test for Lectureship in December – 2000. (National)
Received Gandhi Award of Leadership – 2001, by Eldeco Housing
Corporation, Lucknow. (Regional)

Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha 1. UGC Fellowship for PhD at IIT Roorkee.

2. Best paper award for research paper titled “Shadow Banking: A
complement or a substitute to traditional banking? Paradigm for
Sustainable Business: People, Planet & Profit” Department of
Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, March 8-9, 2013.
3. Third Prize won in National Research Paper Presentation
Competition, Held at Institute of Management and Research,
Bharti Vidyapeeth University, February 20, 2010. New Delhi
Dr. Sanjay Kr. Mishra Received Certificate of Merit from Kumaun University, Naintal
for Standing First in the Merit of MBA Program for the Batch
2001-03.
[2002 and 2003] Received Kamla Dhingra Memorial Scholarship
for being the “Best Student of the Year” during MBA Program.
[1995] Was Conferred “Outstanding Student” by Agra College,
Agra in Its Annual Magazine “Vanni”.

% SICD : research awards received by the faculty and students

S Faculty National/ International Title of the Project Total grant sanctioned/
. funding agency received
N
o
.

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1 Dr. S. K. NMEICT, MHRD, GOI VSAT Enabled ~Rs. 45,00,000/- in the
Wanchoo through IITR Mobile e-Learning form of two MeLTs which
Terminals (MeLTs) we had designed as a part
of this project. (2009 -
2011)
3 Dr. S. K. University Grants Physics of 13,70,000/- (2015-2018)
Wanchoo, Commission earthquakes and
PI delineation of
Himalayan thrust
faults in J&K
4 Dr. S. K. UGC-UKIERI Thematic Earthquake hazard Rs. 17,81,400/- by UGC
Wanchoo, Partnership with evaluation in J&K and GBP 17665 by
Indian PI University of Himalaya and UKIERI.
Cambridge, UK & western indo- (2015-2016)
IISERK gangetic plains.
5 Dr. S. K. Natural Environment Seismic structure GBP 18500
Wanchoo, Research Council, UK and active faulting (2015-2017)
Indian with University of and ground motion
Joint Co- Cambridge and IISERK evaluation in NW
PI Himalaya

National and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed

professional bodies and agencies :
Faculty (Dr. S. K. Wanchoo)
◦ The J&K State Council for Science and Technology “J&K Young
Scientists Award for the year 2010” presented by Hon’ble Vice
President of India Shri. M H Ansari on September 17, 2012.
◦ Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the
International Conference on Superconductivity & Magnetism
(ICSM-2008), organized by Ankara University, Antalya, Turkey,
August 24-29, 2008. There were 180 presentations by over 500
delegates representing 50 countries.
◦ Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the
3rd J&K State Science Congress, organized by University of
Jammu February, 2008.
◦ Special Certificate awarded by the University of Mumbai for
having stood First at the M.Sc (Physics) Degree Examination in
May, 2000.
◦ Recipient of the “IVS Prof. D.Y.Phadke Memorial Prize” for
having secured the highest marks in M.Sc. (Physics ) Degree
Examination held in May,2000.
◦ Recipient of the “Prof. M.C.Joshi Memorial Prize” for having
secured the highest marks in M. Sc. (Physics) Degree Examination
held in May, 2000.
◦ Recipient of the “Merit Scholarship” from the University of
Mumbai for standing first in M. Sc. Part – I (Physics) Examination
Held in May 1999.
Besides the above work of Dr. S. K. Wanchoo has been recognized by National
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and International agencies in the form of Travel awards to enable him to travel
abroad and present his work:
◦ Travel Grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI,
India ("Fall Meeting – 2014, American Geophysical Union (AGU).
(December 15-19, 2014) ~ 1.7 Lacs
◦ Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1400) from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2013) and
travel grant of Rs. 42,000/- by SMVD University for presenting
our paper during the Sixth International Conference of LINC-2013,
May 19-23, 2013 at MIT, USA.
◦ Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1200) from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2010), and
travel grant of Rs. 25,000/- by J&K State Council for Science &
Technology, Govt of J&K and Rs. 33,000/- by SMVD University
for presenting our paper during the Fifth International Conference
of LINC-2010, May 23-26, 2010.
◦ Travel grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI,
India ("International Conference on Superconductivity &
Magnetism, Antalya, Turkey. (August 24-29, 2008) ~ 1.2 Lacs
◦ Travel grant: All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE), India ("Sixth International conference on New Theories,
Discoveries & Applications of Superconductors & Related
Materials, at Sydney, Australia (January 9-11, 2007). ~1.2 Lacs.

3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil. and Ph.D.

scholars guided per faculty during the last four years. Does the university
participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET
for electronic dissemination through open access?
Reply: The details regarding average number of successful Ph.D. scholars guided
per faculty during the last four years are as under:
Average number of Ph.D. scholars guided/produced per faculty during the
last four years: 0.66 Ph.D. scholars currently pursuing Ph.D. per faculty member
at SMVDU: 02
Yes, the University participates in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D
theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access. As on
date, the University has deposited 26 number of Ph.D. Thesis with INFLIBNET.

3.4.6 What is the official policy of the university to check malpractices and
plagiarism in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported
and action taken.
Reply: Yes, the University has following strict guidelines to check malpractices
and Plagiarism in research:
University has developed its own 'Anti- Plagiarism Software' to check
malpractices and Plagiarism in research.
The University encourages the students to present the research papers in
National/International Conferences. In this regard, the research paper to be
presented by them in National/International Conferences the same are
checked through 'Anti- Plagiarism Software' for possibility of Plagiarism and
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 only in case of their research papers found novel in nature and free from any
Plagiarism, they are permitted to attend the National/International
Conferences for the purpose.
The Ph.D. Thesis submitted by each of the research scholars are also put for check
against the possibility of any Plagiarism. In this way, quality and novel research
is promoted in the University.

3.4.7 Does the university promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how

many interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been
undertaken and mention the number of departments involved in such
endeavours?
Reply: The University has completed one interdisciplinary MHRD sponsored
research project on “ERP” with PI and CoPI from different department of
Engineering. Besides it.

The University also promotes interdisciplinary research in the Ph.D. Program/s

being offered by the University. The University offers Ph.D. Program in “Energy
Management” and in Manufacturing & Automation which programs are
interdisciplinary to the stream of Mechanical Engineering.

3.4.8 Has the university instituted any research awards? If yes, list the
awards.
Reply : No

3.4.9 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national
and international recognition for research contributions?
Reply: The University has a unique policy wherein Faculty members are
provided Professional Development Assistance for each faculty member of
SMVD University to the extent of Rs.50,000/- per annum i.e., Rs.1,50,000/- for a
block period of three years . This allowance is issued to the Faculty members so
as to enable them to utilize this amount for attending academic conferences for
research paper presentations or chairing sessions in the conferences within and
outside the country, including the travel cost, registration fee, conference
membership fee for professional bodies, buying of subject related books /
journals/ including computer related scientific equipments & subscription to
academic journals .

The Professional Development Assistance is also given to Faculty members for

:-
(a) International air travel including taxi charges, metro / local train (or
suitable combination of these) between the place of stay and the air port;
(b) Visa fees and airport tax (if applicable);
(c) Registration fee for the conference;
(d) Boarding and lodging for the period of the conference plus two
days i.e., one day prior to the conference and the other day after the
conference;
(e) Local travel at the place of the conference;
(f) Expenses for attending one workshop or tutorial upto two days associated
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(g)Medical insurance connected with the international travel & foreign travel
insurance.
(h)Payment of membership fee for reputed professional bodies;
(i) Purchase of relevant books / professional journals/ periodicals / computer /
laptop/ ipad or other relevant scientific equipments.

3.5 Consultancy

3.5.1 What is the official policy of the university for structured consultancy?
List a few important consultancies undertaken by the university during the
last four years.

Reply: The University has framed specific rules governing Consultancy jobs,
since the University encourages its faculty members to undertake Consultancy
jobs without undermining the fundamental responsibilities towards the University
for which they are employed. The entire expenditure for the operation of the
Consultancy jobs is required to be met by the sponsoring agency, governmental or
non-governmental. The responsibility for the consultancy job lies with the
Consultant I/c (CI). The Project proposals for Consultancy jobs are formulated in
the format prescribed by the concerned funding agency. While taking into the
account, the budget heads for consultancy jobs among others also includes the
Administration overheads. All Consultancy proposals are to accompanied with a
written communication from the client organization clearly indicating title of the
consultancy job, scope of work, duration amount of consultancy, deliverables etc.
The work on consultancy jobs are undertaken only after prior approval of the
Competent Authority. The list of Consultancy jobs undertake by the faculty of the
University is as under:

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 Name of Faculty Total amount of Amount
S. No. Particulars of Project Funding Agencies
member consultant Consultancy in Rs. Received in Rs.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
MRT survey and
Mr.Sumeet Gupta, M/S Godrej & Boyce
1 Analysis of Godrej 50,000 50,000
Asstt. Prof, SECE Mfg.Ltd.
Bhavan, Mumbai

Design consultation
Mr.Sumeet Gupta, M/S Spirax Marshall
2 for wilreless sensor 200,000 200,000
Asstt. Prof, SECE Pvt. Ltd. Maharashtra
network(zigbee)

Dr.Sunil Giri Industrial Consultancy

3 M/s INTEX Industries 100,000 100,000
Asstt. Prof, FOM Jammu

Structural Consutancy
of Multi Level Parking
Mr.V.K Dogra
4 in Super Speciality PWD Divison Jammu 630,000 315,000
Asstt. Prof, SALD
Hospital
Jammu

Structural Consutancy
for design of shed to
store electrical Central Store
Mr.V.K Dogra
5 equipments with Ex. Division , Rail Head 50,000 50,000
Asstt.Prof, SALD
Engg. Electric Central Complex, Jammu
Stores Division
Jammu

Dr. Amit Kant Pandit,

Consumer Complaint
Dr. Saurabh & Dr. M/s Banyan
6 Handling Through IT 50,000 50,000
Sunil Giri, Asstt. Prof, Consulting Services
Integration for
SMVDU

3.5.2 Does the university have a university-industry cell? If yes, what is its
scope and range of activities?
Reply: The University has a university-industry cell which is called as Training
andPlacement Cell. Its scope and range of activities include:

 Campus Placements.
 Industrial Visits
 Summer Internship
 Knowledge exchange

3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the university for
consultancy services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy
has been sought?
Reply: The expertise of the University is made known to the Higher education
Department of the State Government and therefore the expertise of the University
can be utilized for the consultancy jobs by the agencies who require the same
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after obtaining the details of experts from the Higher education Department.
Further through director correspondence also the experts from the University are
made known to the important sponsoring agencies for matters related to project
and consultancy. The departments of the University from Consultancy services
has been sought are:

 School of Architecture & Landscape Design,

 School of Business,
 School of Electronics & Communication Engineering.

3.5.4 How does the university utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to
consultancy services?
Reply: The University utilizes the expertise of its faculty with regard to
consultancy services as under:
 The University encourages its faculty members to undertake Consultancy
jobs without undermining the fundamental responsibilities towards the
University for which they are employed. The entire expenditure for the
operation of the Consultancy jobs is required to be met by the sponsoring,
governmental or non-governmental. The responsibility for the consultancy
job lies with the Consultant I/c (CI).
 The Overhead charges for Consultancy funded by the government
agencies range from 0 to 15%. In case of Consultancy proposals supported
by non-government agencies the overhead charges range from 35% to 37
%.
 The standard terms and conditions of contract for consultancy for utilizing
the expertise of faculty with regard to consultancy services include project
planning with the client, responsibility of the University to carry out the
consultancy, discretion, sub-contracting by the University, results of the
projects to be the propriety of client, inventions and publishing the results
/ outcome of the consultancy.

3.5.5 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the university
and the revenue generated during the last four years.
Reply: The broad areas of consultancy services provided by the faculty members
of the University are Design consultation for wireless sensor network(zigbee),
Structural Consultancy & Consumer complaints. The revenue generated by the
University is Rs. 2,51,895/-.

3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1 How does the university sensitize its faculty and students on its
Institutional Social Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes
which have created an impact on students’ campus experience during the last
four years.
Reply: Activities under National Service Scheme (NSS): The National Service
Scheme runs several programs and conduct activities promoting institutional
social responsibility such as, Environmental Awareness Campaign, Plantation
Drive, Tree-Talk (with the Dept. of Forest, Govt. of J&K), Awareness about drug-
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abuse, Clean Campus and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Activities in collaboration
with agencies like NDRF, Red Cross Society, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
etc.
Vikalp: Vikalp is another students’ initiative (supported by NSS) which runs
evening classes on regular basis for children from the neighbouring villages of the
university. Vikalp offers classes to the children/students of local area including
certain skills development, computer literacy etc. it also involves these students in
cultural activities, promote athletics, takes care of their health through medical
check-up etc. About 80-100 students take benefit every semester and the program
is running for last 6 years. This is an ongoing and regular activity that the
university offers for the underprivileged children of the adjoining rural area. The
philosophy behind the program is to give an opportunity to the children for
holistic development of personality, exposure and quality education. At the same
time, it also gives the university students (who extend their services to the
program) an opportunity to develop in them a sense of service and sensitize them
towards their social responsibility.
Educational/Awareness/Sensitization initiatives in collaboration with School of
Innovation and Community Development: NSS has conducted several educational
/awareness sessions, National Sciences Day programs at the nearby high / higher
secondary schools, middle schools and their teachers aiming at providing
exposure and inspiration towards research and career opportunities in science and
also at how to develop scientific temper in our day to day life.

3.6.2 How does the university promote university-neighbourhood network

and student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students
and sustained community development?
Reply: Right from the inception, the university has made it its aim to involve the
local people in developmental activities. The university has given enough
employment and job opportunities for the people of neighbouring area. The entire
house-keeping staff, security staff and some the non-teaching staffs are from the
neighbouring area only. Through the above mentioned Vikalp program, the
university is in continuous communication with the parents of those children who
are benefitted by the program. The university has also taken initiative to organize
free medical camps for the people of neighbouring villages. As a matter of
practice, we invite the local people in our cultural programs and other important
events. In all of the above ventures, our students and faculty are directly involved
so as to sustain university-neighbourhood network.

3.6.3 How does the university promote the participation of the students and
faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and
other National/ International programmes?
Reply: The university, under its several categories of extension activities (NSS,
sports, cultural, educational etc.) organizes a number of events in which the
students from outside institutions are invited and the university students are also
sent to other universities/institutions to take part in their events. In the academic
year 2014-15 alone, a good number of students have participated in 12 cultural
and sports inter-university events in different institutions of the country and 15
NSS activities have been organized. 2 of our students have been selected to
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represent the Universityat an international event based upon their extra-ordinary
performance in a national event namely Indian Students parliament (Bharatiya
Chhatra Sansad) organized by MIT-SOG, Pune (Jan. 2015).

3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any,

undertaken by the university to ensure social justice and empower the
underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society?
Reply: NA

3.6.5 Does the university have a mechanism to track the students’

involvement in various social movements / activities which promote
citizenship roles?
Reply: Yes. The university organizes certain events under NSS, like Legal
Awareness Camps, National Voters’ Day seminar and pledge session, Run for
Unity rally, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on and around the campus, Environmental
Awareness rally under the theme ‘Save the Trikuta Mountains’ etc. These
activities instill in students a high sense of responsibility and citizenship. The
university keeps record of all events and students’ participation in them. Rather,
the university has made it compulsory for all UG 1st year students to devote a
minimum of 40 hours service to such activities and based upon their performance
they are given audit-pass grade which is a necessary condition for the completion
of the degree.

3.6.6 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension
activities organized by the university, how did they complement students’
academic learning experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt.
Reply: Given the university’s commitment to all extensional activities, it also
gives equal opportunity to all students to take part as well as organize events of
variety of interest such as educational/awareness based activities, campaign and
rallies, fund-raising, environmental, disaster management training, film-making
for social change, cyber safety and society etc. We take continuous feed-back
from students as well as faculty/resource persons involved about the impact of the
events/sessions. Based upon the assessment, we find that these events help
inculcate following values and they also impart certain skills as mentioned below:
Values inculcated: Social responsibility, Team-spirit, Citizenship, Selfless
service.
Skills learnt: Event management, working in a team, self discipline, Dealing with
human affairs and social communication, Public relationship and involving
common public in events, basic skills of safety and disaster response.

3.6.7 How does the university ensure the involvement of the community in its
outreach activities and contribute to community development? Give details
of the initiatives of the university which have encouraged community
participation in its activities.
Reply: The university ensures the involvement of the community in its outreach
activities through continuous communication, involving them in activities by
giving a chance to be associated as well as by taking help from them, by
organizing events/camps outside the campus.
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3.6.8 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to social/community development during the last four
years.
Reply: We never target awards. Right from the day one, we orient students to
undertake service-based activities without expectation of any recognition. We
treat this sense of selfless service at a high value. We painstakingly focus on the
meaningful sustenance of our activities and deliberately prefer staying away from
the toil for getting rewards.

3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How has the university’s collaboration with other agencies impacted the
visibility, identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has
the university benefitted academically and financially because of
collaborations?
Reply:
 The University has in place about 15 collaboration/s/MoU's with other
agencies/research institutes of India which has impacted the visibility,
identity and diversity of activities in the University as under:

◦ Both SMVD University and the other institute (associated with us

through Collaboration/MoU) have facilitated faculty/students
exchange programme for mutual utilization of manpower,
infrastructure, research facilities and other resources available in either
of the Institute.
◦ Industry officials/scientists are invited periodically at this University for
evaluation of dissertation/projects undertaken by the students of
University in their UG/PG program.
◦ This University permits registration/admission of candidates from
industries/Institutes (associated with us through Collaboration/MoU)
to the various PG as well as Ph.D Degree Programmes with guides
from both of the institutions has proved a welcoming step for
encouraging diversity of activities in the campus.
◦ Both faculty members of University and industry officials provides
expertise in their respective core area of specialization in the various
academic/ research activities in either of the institutes.
◦ Industries facilitate this University to access to external funding agencies
as may be required in R&D related activities at this University.
◦ Industries also provides placements to the meritorious students of this
University.

All the above activities have academically benefited our students to understand &
learn new cutting edge technologies and financially benefited our University in
the mutual utilization of manpower, infrastructure, research facilities and other
resources available in either of the Institute.

3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote

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Reply:
∗ Curriculum development
 Industry officials extend their valuable expertise for evaluation of
Dissertation as well as Major Projects of students of UG/PG program being
pursued by them in the University.
∗ Internship
 Students of various PG program/s offered by the University undertake
Internship in the institutes associated with us through Collaboration/MoU.
∗ On-the-job training
 The students of University after obtaining Jobs (through campus
placements) get offers from the companies for 'On-the-job training' for a
period of 2 to 3 months.
∗ Faculty exchange and development Research.
 The faculty of University visit periodically institutes (associated with us
through through Collaboration/MoU) and are benefited through sharing of
expertise of Scientists/industry officials especially in the R&D domains
and the same expertise is utilized by them for development of University
in the academic and research areas.
∗ Publication
 The Ph.D. Scholars of University registered under the supervision of
external supervisor from industries receive valuable guidance and exposure of
expertise for publication of research papers in peer-
reviewed/national/international journals of good impact value.
∗ Consultancy
 Upon establishing of linkages with industries/institutes through
Collaboration, the University has also been able to undertake number of
consultancies.
∗ Extension
 The University improved/amended academic rules of University for the
benefits of students of University
 The University has conducted training program on “Research
Methodology” for the students of the University to promote research related
activities.

∗ Student placement
 The University has a written agreement with Industries for providing
of placements to the meritorious students of this University

∗ Any other (please specify):

The University has also a written agreement to the effect of jointly

articulating of mechanism for developing technology transfer under the
provision of Intellectual property right.

3.7.3 Has the university signed any MoUs with institutions of

national/international importance/other universities/ industries/corporate
houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development
activities of the university?
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Reply: The University has signed about 19 MOU's (as detailed below) with
institutions of national/international importance/other universities/ industries.

 MOU between National Institute of Wind Energy Chennai and SMVDU.

 MOU between SMVDU and M/s Prathista Industries, Secunderabad.
 MOU between SMVDU between M/s Vaishnavi Biotech Ltd.
 MOU between SMVDU Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu
(CSIR), Jammu.
 MOU between SMVDU and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu.
 MOU between SMVDU & Jammu University
 MOU Between SMVDU and Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute Of
Renewable Energy, Kapurthala, Punjab.
 MOU between SMVDU & Micro, small & Medium Enterprises
Development Institute (MSME), Govt. of India.
 MOU between SMVDU and Kurukshetra University.
 MOU Between SMVDU & Thappar Univ, Patiala
 MOU Between SMVDU & M/s Dabur India Ltd.
 MOU Between SMVDU & IIT Roorkee
 MOU Between SMVDU & State Forest Research Institute, J&K
 tirparty agreement between SMVDU Laval Univ. Canada and Prathista
Industries Ltd., Secunderabad, India
 MOU Between SMVDU and Orel State Technical University (Orel,
Russia).
 MOU Between SMVDU and Kun Shan University, Taiwan.
 MOU Between SMVDU and Aachen University of Applied Sciences
(AcUAS),Germany.
 MOU Between SMVDU and IIT, Delhi
 MOU Between SMVDU and RUHR-University, Bochum, Germany.
The entering of MoU's with the above institutions has enhanced the research and
development activities of the university as under:
◦ Both SMVD University and the other institute (associated with us
through Collaboration/MoU) is utilizing of Scientific manpower,
infrastructure, research facilities and other resources available in the
industries for enhancement of research in the campus.
◦ Industry officials provides expertise in their respective core area of
specialization in the various academic/ research activities of the
University.
◦ Industries facilitate this University to access to external funding
agencies as may be required in R&D related activities at this
University.
◦ Industries also facilitate sponsorship programs for research
collaboration.
There is also in place a mutual agreement for joint undertaking of collaborative
projects from the national and international funding agencies to share the grant,
publication and IPR.

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3.7.4 Have the university-industry interactions resulted in the establishment /
creation of highly specialized laboratories / facilities?
Reply: The University-Industry interactions resulted in the establishment (under
process) of two exclusive specialized laboratories/Centres for carrying out various
R&D and allied activities at this University namely 'Centre for Nanotechnology'
and 'Technology Based Incubation Centre' (TBIC).

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 How does the university plan and ensure adequate availability of
physical infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?
Reply: The University has a planning committee to prepare the plans for
University expansion and the proposals for ensuring adequate availability
physical infrastructure for the purpose. The Board of Studies recommends for the
starting of new programs of higher learning and also projects the related
infrastructure and manpower requirements. The infrastructural requirements as
per the University plan are forwarded to the University Building & Works
Committee which comprises experts from administration & engineering fields
which finally gives its final recommendations for the setting up of requisite
physical infrastructure as per position of funds and the detailed project plans. The
final approval is accorded by the Executive Council after which administrative
approval for the bills of quantities and the estimates prepared are approved. This
is a continues process and takes place from time to time as per the expansion and
growth of the University. The optimal utilization is ensured through the intake of
the number of students for the various programs and providing theme the required
infrastructural facilities within the University being of a residential in nature.

4.1.2 Does the university have a policy for the creation and enhancement of
infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If
yes, mention a few recent initiatives.
Reply: The University has a policy for the creation and enhancement of
infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment in the
sense that the planning committee of the University has created a ten years
futuristic plan for expansion of the University and for enhancement of
infrastructural facilities. This initiative by the University envisages the increase in
the academic programs, student strengths, number of faculty and staff and
ultimately raising the University to new height within the next year planning for
which has been completed. The policy is to look for the future .

4.1.3 How does the university create a conducive physical ambience for the
faculty in terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and
allied services?
Reply: The university has created a conducive physical ambience for the faculty
in terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services
in the way that all the faculty members have been provided with independent
cabins with workstations, internet facility on PC's, printers, fax machine in the
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departments and internal telephone exchange of the University, research centres &
lab for doing research, Conference rooms in each of the Schools , internet labs,
library services available during working hours and upto late night hours, intranet
facility.

4.1.4 Has the university provided all departments with facilities like office
room, common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff?
Reply: Yes, the university provides all schools with facilities like office room and
common room for women students and staff.

4.1.5 How does the university ensure that the infrastructure facilities are
disabled-friendly?
Reply: The University buildings are provided with approach ramps and handicap
toilet facilities. The requirements of the physically disabled students are specially
attended by their fellow students, NSS volunteers and faculty members. There are
classrooms in each building on the ground floor.

4.1.6 How does the university cater to the requirements of residential

students? Give details of
∗ Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and
women)
Reply: Being a fully residential University, the campus provides comfortable
single, double and triple seated accommodation to all the students. University has
05 Boys’ hostels and 02 Girls’ hostels in the campus. These hostels have the
capacity to accommodate more than 500 girls and 1000 boys. The rooms in the
hostels are spacious and ventilated and have been designed to provide sufficient
interaction among the students, yet with the maximum possibility of personal
space. All the hostels are at the walking distance of about 3 to 5 minutes from the
School. Dining is provided to the hostel students four times a day (Breakfast,
Lunch, Evening Tea & Snacks and Dinner) through established contractor(s) at a
well negotiated per day rate.

∗ Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.

The university has sports hall with the four best quality International standards TT
Tables in it. In addition to Indoor Badminton court the other indoor games like
carom, chess etc. are also played here. The University has established two Gym
centres in the campus. This centre is equipped with Parallel bars, uneven bars and
weight exercise equipment. Along with these the University has three Volley ball
Courts, lawn tennis court, three basketball courts and a football as well as cricket
ground.

∗ Broadband connectivity / Wi-fi facility in hostels.

24X7 hours Wi-fi as well as broadband internet facilities are also available in all
hostels.

4.1.7 Does the university offer medical facilities for its students and teaching
and non-teaching staff living on campus?
Reply: The University has a well equipped Medical-aid Centre which functions
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round the clock. The University has One Medical Officer and Two Dy. Medical
Officers, one of which is female. The Centre also has a pathology lab. Other
facilities at the centre include availability of ambulance round the clock, an in-
patient ward, OPD is conducted everyday, emergency car facility, availability of
medicines. Physiotherapy and Dental care facility.

4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students’

interest in sports and cultural events/activities?
Reply: The special facilities as available on campus to promote students’ interest
in sports and cultural events/activities are:
 Playground
 Basket ball, lawn tennis, volley ball and badminton courts.
 Table Tennis
 Football, Cricket ground.
 Cram board, chess, dot board
 Body building, Gymnasium

The students participating in sports and cultural events as part of University team
for participating in contests are provided with a relaxation of 10% in attending the
classes. The students excelling in sports and culture activities are considered for
University Awards/Medals which are presented to the students in the annual
convocation of the University.

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition
of the committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the
committee to render the library student/user friendly?
Reply: We have Library Committee. The committee comprises Directors of all
Schools, Deans of Faculties, Registrar and Librarian. Vice Chancellor or his
nominee is the Chairman of the committee.
In order to enable library more user friendly, following initiatives have been
taken:
Since the university is located far from the main city of Jammu hence Book Bank
section has been created. Further, to enrich the variety in collection, Text Book
Section has been established. In 2007 students were issued 2 books at a time for a
week. Duration was increased to a fortnight. In 2010, the committee increased the
number of books and duration for students from 2 to 4 for 1 month respectively.
Book exhibitions are orginised. It also deliberates on other issues related to
infrasturcture requirement. The Library is a modern facility housing a digital
library having 70 PC’s, 3 reprographic facilition and 2 printers.

4.2.2 Provide details of the following:

Reply:
Details as follows:
∗ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) - 30101 (35000 Square yards)
(Engineering Section to Confirm )
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 * Total seating capacity - 100
∗ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before
examination, during examination, during vacation)
Library remains open all days except Holidays of the University.
Timings of the Library are as follows:
Sr. No. Collection Days Timings
1 Book Stacks for Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 p.m.
Circulation
2 Reference Monday-Friday 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. &
9:00 PM - 10 PM
3 Saturday- Sunday 10 A.M. – 5:00 PM
Reading Room: 24X7
During Exams: Library is open till 11:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
During Vacations Library is operational in the weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

∗ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for

browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)
∗ Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire
alarm; access to differently-abled users and mode of access to
collection
(To be provided by SALD) & (Ramp to be constructed by
Engineering
Section for Differently abled users)

4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings:

Reply: Details of the library holdings:

a) Print (books, back volumes and theses)

Books 40,000+(Including Book Bank books)
Back Volumes 200+
Theses 25

b) Average number of books added during the last three years :

482 (1st of april 2012-12th of March 2015)

c) Non Print (Microfiche, AV) Nil

d) Electronic (e-books, e-journals)

E-Books 1211
E-journals 9693
e) Special collections (e.g. text books, reference books,
standards, patents) 8000 aprox. (excluding patents)

f) Book Banks 15247

g) Question Banks Nil

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4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection?
Reply: Tools of the Librrary deployed:
∗ OPAC http://172.17.172.10:8080/webopac/html/ Yes

∗ Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals Yes

∗ Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases No

∗ Library Website
http://www.smvdu.ac.in/index.php/research/central-library-
link.html Yes

∗ In-house/remote access to e-publications: Yes

through vlib (virtual Library)
http://vlib.smvdu.ac.in

4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with
regard to
Reply:
∗ Library automation Yes
∗ Total number of computers for general access 40
∗ Total numbers of printers for general access 01
∗ Internet band width speed
60Mbps from reliance Communications & 1Gbps from NKN
under NMEICT
∗ Institutional Repository: dissertation and theses are provided
through INFLIBNET (UGC) Yes

∗ Content management system for e-learning : NIL

∗ Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like

INFLIBNET): DELNET and INFLIBNET [INDEST till 2014.]

4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to

Reply:
∗ Average number of walk-ins : around 2000
∗ Average number of books issued/returned: 4060
∗ Ratio of library books to students enrolled 27:1
[6 books issued per student per month]
∗ Average number of books added during the last four years 65+
∗ Average number of login to OPAC
( to be provided by networking section)
∗ Average number of login to e-resources
(to be provided by INFLIBNET)
∗ Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed (to be
provided by INFLIBNET)

∗ Number of IT (Information Technology) literacy trainings organized

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 Induction and Orientation programme, Online Journals, e-Books -Yes

4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with

regard to
Reply:
∗ Manuscripts Nil
∗ Reference Yes
∗ Reprography/Scanning Yes
∗ Inter-library Loan Service Yes
∗ Information Deployment and Notification ∗ Yes
(On this day, New Arrivals of books, Contents page service of Journals)
* OPACS Yes
∗ InternetAccess Yes
* Downloads Yes
∗ Printouts Yes
∗ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation ∗ (On Request)
* In-house/remote access to e-resources Yes
http://vlib.smvdu.ac.in
∗ User Orientation Yes
(Information search retrieval, information collection and
organisation, compilation of bibliography and plagiarism)
∗ Assistance in searching Databases ∗ Yes
* INFLIBNET/IUC facilities Yes

4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for
purchasing new books and journals.
Reply:
Budget (FY: 2014-15)
a. Books - 25 Lac
b. Print+Online journals - 50 Lac
Expenditure till date (FY: 2014-15)
c. of Books - Rs. 8,00,000/-
d. Print Journals - Rs. 2.25 Lac
e. E-Journals - Rs. 34 Lac

4.2.9 What initiatives has the university taken to make the library a
‘happening place’ on campus?
Reply: Induction, Exhibitions, Orientation and Training and presentation by
various e-resources publishers, Information on education & scholarships at UK.

4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its
users? How is the feedback analysed and used for the improvement
of the library services?
Reply : Through Suggestion Box

4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the
library in the last four years.
Reply: The following items were added. Digital Library, stacks, Almirahs, Blade
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servers, Computer Chairs, Computer tables etc., furniture for Library conference
room, Online UPS, Power Inverter. Air conditioner in the Reference Section and
Periodical Section has been installed.

4.3 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 Does the university have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to

• IT Service Management
• Information Security
• Network Security
• Risk Management
• Software Asset Management
• Open Source Resources
• Green Computing
Reply: The University has Comprehensive Network Policy in place and in mainly
related to IT Service Management, Information Security, Network Security , Risk
Management, Open Sources Resources, and Software Asset Management.

4.3.2 Give details of the university’s computing facilities i.e., hardware and
software.
Reply:
• Number of systems with individual configurations;:576
• Computer-student ratio : 1:2
• Dedicated computing facilities: i Internet Lab/2 Sun Solaris
Servers for Computation.
• LAN facility:1 Gps across campus through optical fibre cable
across campus
• Proprietary software :19
• Number of nodes/ computers with internet facility:576

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and
upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
Reply: i). SMVDU has established the state of art “Network center” which serves
as pivotal for providing the network and Internet services across the Campus with
24x7 availability. SMVD University Network (UnivNet) covers all Academic
building, Hostels, Administrative Offices, Auditorium, VC Residence, Central
Workshop, Medical Aid Centre, Guesthouse, faculty and staff residences.

ii) The network and internet services of the SMVD UnivNet are backed by Layer
3 Core Switch from Cisco, HP & Huawei, 135 Nos. Layer 2 distribution Switches,
CISCO Pix Firewalls for Security, Central Authentication Gateway and Network
Management System.

iii) Uninterrupted Internet services have been provided in SMVDU campus from
two Internet Service Providers viz. 60 Mbps internet leased line connectivity from
Reliance Communications Reliance and 1 Gbps Internet leased line link from
BSNL under NMEICT. With the endeavor of Network Centre team, SMVDU is
now a part of NKN (National Knowledge Network) connecting all Universities in
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iv) Network Centre houses 18 Dell/Sun/IBM servers (DHCP, DNS, Proxy,

Domain controller (smvdu.ac.in), Virtualization Server, Web server
(www.smvdu.ac.in), Intranet Server (intranet.smvdu.ac.in), Symantec Antivirus
Server, Library Server (Libsys), Application servers for School of Mechanical
Engineering, College of Management.

4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and
other knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff
and students for quality teaching, learning and research.
Reply: Over 12 online workshops had already been conducted through virtual
Classroom facility under NMEICT using AVIEW. Thus, a new era begun at
SMVDU for providing online teaching to the students of SMVDU by the
Professors from IIT's, IISc's etc.

4.3.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the university in

enhancing student learning and evaluation during the last four years and
how do they meet new / future challenges?
Reply: Aakash project had been initiated in SMVDU with collaboration with IIT
Bombay. Under this project, SMVDU receives 200 Aakash Tablets for ICT based
learning and evaluation. The online quiz were conducted in which students
answers the online questions onto Aakash Tab and and evaluation will be
displayed immediately after the quiz.

4.3.6 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective
teaching and quality research?
Reply: Virtual Classroom facility using AVIEW has been provided to faculty and
this facility is extended for conducting online workshops.

4.3.7 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available

within the university? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of
teaching and learning?
Reply: There is dedicated Lecture theater developed as Model ICT Classroom
and one Lab “Internet Lab” is developed as “ICT Lab “. Both these facilities have
been used by faculty and visiting professors for conducting the orientation
sessions, lectures and hands on workshop.

4.3.8 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-
learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such
initiatives?
Reply: Various tutorials, materials have been provided to faculty for preparing
computer -aided teaching learning materials. An Online portal
http://network.smvdu.ac.in and http://moodle.smvdu.ac.in are in pipeline to put all
teaching materials and evaluation at one place.

4.3.9 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?

Reply: Proper stock entry registers have been maintained at various schools at
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4.3.10 Does the university avail of the National Knowledge Network

connectivity? If so, what are the services availed of?
Reply: Yes, SMVDU is a part of NKN. Video conferencing and Internet are the
two main facilities availed through NKN.

4.3.11 Does the university avail of web resources such as Wikipedia,

dictionary and other education enhancing resources? What are its policies in
this regard?
Reply: Faculty and students of SMVDU actively use Wikipedia, dictionary and
other online courses like EDX, MOOC's in their respective area of engineering
and sciences.

4.3.12 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the
update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the university.
Reply: Normally, on an average, 100 PC's with latest configuration have been
procured on yearly basis by different departments of the university with overall
budget of Rs. 50 Lacs.

4.3.13 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching
and learning from closed university information network to open
environment?
Reply: The University planned for transition from proprietary software to Open
source software. In a major initiative, all PC's / Laptops in SMVDU use Open
Office instead of Microsoft Office.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities

4.4.1 Does the university have an estate office / designated officer for
overseeing the maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If
yes, mention a few campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the
physical ambience.
Reply: Yes, the university has a University Engineer & a Deputy University
Engineer for overseeing the maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and
laboratories. The University also undertakes horticulture related activities leading
to beautification of Campus. The engineering/estates wing ensures regular upkeep
and maintenance of the University buildings including the hostels and the
residential areas. Landscape architecture is taken up for beautifying the campus
and for developing of lawns and plantations of trees. Cleanliness is given special
emphasis and the campus is kept neat and clean. Special parking areas have been
developed for parking of the vehicles and the campus is lit up street lights
installed in all the ares within the campus including floadlights wherever
required.

4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments

maintained? Give details.
Reply: SMVD University has its own Engineering Wing (Civil & Electrical) to
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maintain the infrastructure of the Campus with all the basic services to fulfil the
needs of the Faculties, Staff and Students of the Campus. The University is also
engaging various agencies to maintain the equipments by Annual Maintenance
Contract System.

CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

5.1.1 Does the university have a system for student support and mentoring?
If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics?
Reply: Right at the time of admission all first year students are allotted as mentor
from amongst faculty members in each school. The responsibility of mentor is to
conduct interaction with the allotted group of students and to take care of their
academic as well as personal problems and provide guidance for carrier planning.
A part from this each school has a Student-Faculty Committee (SFC) through
which the academic need, curriculum revision, improvement in teaching-learning
methods are monitored.

5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for
academic mentoring?
Reply: Apart from the curricular learning, students have ample of opportunity off
the working hours to take part in Personality Development Programs, Panel
discussions on emergent issues, Group discussions/debate/event
management/media related activities. University has a Mind-Meet forum to
conduct panel discussions for students. The senior students also organized
evening classes related to advanced skills/ software /programming etc. for the
juniors.

5.1.3 Does the university have any personal enhancement and development
schemes such as career counselling, soft skill development, career-path-
identification, and orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of
such schemes.

Reply: The University has a Training & Placement Cell that organizes placement
activities for passing-out students. The Training & Placement Cell also undertakes
to run programs to prepare students to face interviews for placements including
grooming, group discussions etc. Computer based mock tests are also undertaken
to prepare students. Humanities and Social Sciences courses are also included into
the B. Tech curriculum for soft skill development of the students. The Training &
Placement Cell also provides pre-placement training for the students which
includes orientation sessions, mock test, mock interviews, resume writing & soft
skill sessions. Apart from the curricular learning, students have ample of
opportunity off the working hours to take part in Personality Development
Programs, Panel discussions on emergent issues, Group discussions/debate/event
management/media related activities. University has a Mind-Meet forum to
conduct panel discussions for students. The senior students also organized
evening classes related to advanced skills/ software /programming etc. for the
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juniors.

5.1.4 Does the university provide assistance to students for obtaining

educational loans from banks and other financial institutions?
Reply: Wherever required the University on request of the students seeking
educational loans from banks and other financial institutions issues them a
consolidated fee structure certificate and bonafide certificate for its submission
to their concerned bank to enable them to obtain educational loan. Further, the
University has within its campus branches of two banks namely J&K Bank Ltd. &
Oriental Bank of Commerce. During the time of admission every year, the
University facilitates the needy students to obtain educational loans from these
banks.
5.1.5 Does the university publish its updated prospectus and handbook
annually? If yes, what are the main issues / activities / information included /
provided to students through these documents? Is there a provision for online
access?
Reply: Yes, the university publishes its updated prospectus and handbook
annually. The main issues / activities / information included / provided to
students through these documents are:

Prospectus (Admission Brochure)

 Fee Structure of the University.
 Application form for Admission.
 Brief regarding University profile.
 Governing Bodies of the University.
 Financial Assistance and other facilities available.
 Admission Procedure.
 Academic framework (briefs of the Schools).
 Resource & support systems.
 Conduct & Discipline.
 Academic Calendar.

Handbook of Courses of Study

 School wise details of programs of study and syllabus of the courses.
 Examination Procedure.
 Evaluation System
 Requirements for Continuation of Admission.
 Requirements for Award of Degree.
 Regulations and Procedures for registration & per-registration.
 Slot system for time table.
 Attendance requirements.
 Credit system etc.

Yes there is a provision for online access of the Prospectus (Admission Brochure)
& Handbook of Courses of Study that of on the University website.
5.1.6 Specify the type and number of university scholarships / freeships given
to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on
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time? Give details (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG / PG /
M.Phil / Ph.D. /Diploma/others (please specify).
Reply: The University Offers two types of Scholarship/Assistantship to its
meritorious students with the objective enhancing their academic performance
and inculcating in them a professional work culture.

1. Student Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS)

2. Research Assistantship Programme.

Student Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS)

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is providing Student Merit Cum
Means Scholarship (SMMSS) (on semester basis) to the top 10% meritorious
students in each class/program of University since 2005. Under this Scholarship
scheme, tuition fee waiver is granted (upto 100%) to the eligible students in each
class/program of University on the basis of CGPA earned by them at the end of
each semester (for continuing students). For newly admitted students to B.Tech.
And B.Arch. Program, SMMS is provided on the basis of their score in
competitive examination JEE Mains and to newly students to MBA program on
the basis of their score/performance in CAT. In this manner, the students are
strongly motivated to improve their academic performance.

The details regarding the eligible students who have been awarded Student
Merit Cum Means Scholarship in the last four years is as under:

Student Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme(SMMSS)

Program 2010 2011 2012 2013

UG 78 106 156 92
PG 51 37 43 25
Research Assistantship Programme

SMVDU is also providing monthly Research Assistantship to selected meritorious

full time research scholars since 2007. Further, since 2013-14 onwards, for the
purpose of intake of quality Ph.D. Research scholars, Full Time Research
Scholars (having UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE qualification) are paid Assistantship @
Rs. 14000/- per month for first two years and Rs. 15000/- per month for next one
year (as per UGC guidelines) along with a contingency of Rs. 12,000/- per year
for the initial two years and a total of Rs. 25,000/- for the third year or till the time
he/she submits the Ph.D. thesis.

The details regarding the eligible students who have been awarded Research
Assistantship in the last four years is as under:

Program 2011 2012 2013 2014

Ph.D. 2 1 2 11
The Scholarships and Assistantships (as financial aid) are given to the
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 students concerned on time for facilitating the students.

5.1.7 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state

government, central government and other national agencies (Kishore
Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)?
Reply: 10 to 15% of the students receive financial assistance from state
government, central government and other national agencies.

5.1.8 Does the university have an International Student Cell to attract foreign
students and cater to their needs?
Reply: No

5.1.9 Does the university provide assistance to students for obtaining

educational loans from banks and other financial institutions?
Reply: Wherever required the University on request of the students seeking
educational loans from banks and other financial institutions issues them a
consolidated fee structure certificate and bonafide certificate for its submission
to their concerned bank to enable them to obtain educational loan. Further, the
University has within its campus branches of two banks namely J&K Bank Ltd. &
Oriental Bank of Commerce. During the time of admission every year, the
University facilitates the needy students to obtain educational loans from these
banks.

5.1.10 What types of support services are available for

Reply:
∗overseas students
The University has recently earmarked a few seats from each of its existing
UG/PG programs for students belonging to NRI/Foreign sponsored category.
Admissions are therefore available to the overseas students in the University
programs upon their applying for the same and payment of requisite fee.

∗ Physically challenged / differently-abled students

The University buildings are provided with approach ramps and handicap toilet
facilities. The requirements of the physically disabled students are specially
attended by their fellow students, NSS volunteers and faculty members. There are
classrooms in each building on the ground floor.

∗ SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections

For the benefit of SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections an “Equal
Opportunity Cell” (EOC) has been created by the University under the ages of
UGC. The functions of the EOC are as under:

 To ensure equity and equal opportunity to the community at large in the

University and bring about social inclusion.
 To enhance the diversity among the students, teaching and non-teaching staff
population and at the same time eliminate the perception of discrimination.

 To create a socially congenial atmosphere for academic interaction and for the
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various social backgrounds.
 To make efforts to sensitize the academic community regarding the problems
associated with social exclusion as well as aspirations of the marginalized
communities.
 To help individuals or group of students belonging to the disadvantaged section of
the society to contain the problems related to discrimination.
 To look into the grievances of the weaker section of society and suggest amicable
solution to their problems.
 To disseminate the information related to schemes and programmes for the
welfare of the socially weaker section as well as notifications/ memoranda, office
order of the Government or other related agencies/organizations issued from time
to time.
 To prepare barrier free formalities/procedures for admission/registration of
students belonging to the disadvantaged groups of the society.
 To establish coordination with the government and other agencies/organizations to
mobilize academic and financial resources to provide assistance to students of the
disadvantaged groups.
 To organise periodic meetings to monitor the progress of different schemes.
 To adopt measures to ensure due share of utilization by SC/ST in admissions,
recruitments (teaching and non-teaching posts) and to improve their
performances.
 To sensitize the School on the problems of SC/ST and other disadvantaged
groups.

∗students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and

abroad
For the students participating in various competitions/conferences
(National/International) in India both for individual and team events, the students
are provided 10% relaxation in mandatory requirement for their preparing and
participating in the competition/conference. The participating students are
provided with TA/DA as well as registration fee from the University side to
enable the students participates in these competitions. The students are
encouraged to participate in the research papers of the faculty and also get a
chance to present these research papers in nationl/international conferences as
authored or co-authored by them.

∗healthcentre, health insurance etc.

The University has a well equipped Medical-aid Centre as support service for the
students residing at the campus which also functions round the clock. The
University has One Medical Officer and Two Dy. Medical Officers, one of which
is female. The Centre also has a pathology lab. Other facilities at the centre
include availability of ambulance round the clock, an in-patient ward , OPD is
conducted everyday, emergency car facility, availability of medicines.
Physiotherapy and Dental care facility, free medicines are available for the
students.

∗skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.)

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The University offers mandatory skill development courses for B.Tech. students.
Besides the Training & Placement Cell of the University is also actively
participated in providing skill development activities to the students particularly
those in the final year to enable them to have better placement.

∗performance enhancement for slow learners

University has a Mind-Meet forum to conduct panel discussions for students. The
senior students also organized evening classes related to advanced skills/ software
/programming etc. for the juniors. Besides informal help groups have been formed
by the Schools comprising of senior students so a to guide such of the students
who are slow learners and enable them to cope up with the pace of academics.
Each of the groups has a faculty member as its mentor who guides and consoles
the student who are slow learners and approach the mentor for performance
enhancement.

∗exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/

corporates/business houses, etc.
A eminent lecture serious is conducted by the University where the University
invites eminent researchers and academicians to give a talk/lecture to the students
and faculty. In addition, students take up internship positions in well-known
companies and reputed academic institutes to work on new technologies. Regular
Industrial tours are conducted for the students. Senior functionaries of business
houses are invited for sharing of their experiences and providing guidance to the
students. The students in their final year are required to take up a Major project
which the students prefer to do the projects in reputed
concerns/institutions/business houses.

∗publication of student magazines

A student magazine named ‘Pratibimb’ is published annually by the University.
Besides e-times, an online monthly e-news letter of the University also includes
publications of the students.

5.1.11 Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes
for students appearing for Civil Services, Defence Services, NET/SET and
any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?
Reply: An “Equal Opportunity Cell” (EOC) has been created by the University
under the ages of UGC for providing guidance and/or conduct coaching classes
for students appearing for Civil Services, Defence Services, NET/SET and any
other competitive examinations particularly to SC/ST, OBC and economically
weaker sections. Under EOC the facility members of the University undertake this
guidance /coaching classes besides if required representatives of Academic
/reputed institutes are also hired from outside. A total of 43 students were
benefited from the EOC in the year 2013-14.

5.1.12 Mention the policies of the university for enhancing student

participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies /
schemes such as
∗ additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations
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∗ special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
∗ any other (please specify)
Reply: For enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities
the following are the various strategies/schemes as per the policy of the
University are:
 The students actively participating in Sports and extracurricular activities
in zonal/state level/national level inter-university level competitions are
provided with the relaxation of the 10% in the mandatory attendance
requirement.
 The students participating and excelling in sports and extracurricular
activities are considered for various awards / medals as instituted with
particular emphasis on sports and and extracurricular activities. Such of
the students become eligible for various University awards / medals which
are given at the time of convocation. Besides the students participating in
sports and extracurricular activities in the various events at
zonal/national/inter-university level are also given academic flexibility in
examinations as their examination are re-schedule if the event for which
they are proceeding falls within the examination schedule of the
University. These students participated in sports and extracurricular
activities are also provided assistance by the University in the shape of
TA/DA/registration fee, boarding & loading expenses.
 Uniforms or Dresses / Sports Kits are provided to the students free of cost,
participating in the tournaments organised by the Association of Indian
Universities and also for the students participating in few Intra-University
Tournaments.
 Material / Sports Equipments are provided to the needy students on the
issuance basis during the session and at the time of tournaments.
 Dietary requirements: SMVD University provides balanced and Hygenic
diet / refreshments to the students participating in the Championships
organised by the Association of Indian Universities.
 Also, the Bus / Train fares, Accommodation charges, Match fees of the
Team for participating in the tournaments is bear by the SMVD
University.
 The University has created spots infrastructure with its campus such as
courts of lawn tennis, volley ball , basket ball, providing facilities for
indoor games like table tennis, cram , chess, dot board, gymnasium for
track and filed event the University is constructing a stadium to encourage
the sports facilities. The University has a separate sports budget. The
University has engaged two full time coaches/physical education
instructor on full time basis. Outstanding sports man are honoured in the
various functions of the University.

5.1.13 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for students’

placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job
opportunities, prepare themselves for interview, and develop
entrepreneurship skills?
Reply: Training & Placement Cell
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi has established full-fledged Training & Placement Cell
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consisting of Student Coordinators, Faculty coordinators and Placement Officer.
The Training & Placement Cell assists in Campus Placements for the graduating
students at SMVDU. Training & Placement Officials and the Volunteers provide
possible assistance to the recruiters for Pre-placement Discussions, conducting
Tests & Interviews and Hospitality of the Campus hiring Team. The Hospitality
and the functioning of the Placement Cell at SMVDU is applauded and well
received by the visiting recruiters every year.

Student Placement Support at SMVDU:

 Training and Placement Cell of the university invites companies for on
campus placement of the students.
 Training and Placement Cell of the university helps students in their
placements through off campus/joint campus/pool campus drives.
 Training & Placement cell in association with concerned schools prepares
students on soft skills, online tests, Group Discussion, interviews etc. to
equip them to face the selection process confidently.
 University has a separate entrepreneurship Development Cell which
regularly conducts programs to develop entrepreneurship skills and
motivation in the students.

SMVDU offers following facilities to the recruiters:

1. Lodging and Boarding facility to the Campus recruitment team.
2. Local Transportation from Jammu Airport/ Railway station and for sightseeing.
3. University Infrastructure:
i. State-of- art auditorium “Matrika”of 1000 audience capacity.
ii. Seminar Hall “Sanskriti Kaksh” of 300 sitting Capacity.
iii. Four Special Lecture Theaters each having sitting capacity of 150 persons.
iv. 20 Class rooms each having sitting capacity of 60 students to conduct
written test in case of pool campus drives.
v. Air-conditioned GD/ Conference rooms/ Interview rooms.
4. Facilitation for “Maa Vaishno Darshan”.
5. E-placement and video conferencing facility.

5.1.14 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by

different employers (list the employers and the number of companies who
visited the campus during the last four years).
Reply: The details regarding number of students selected during campus
interviews by different employers is as under:

Last 4 Year’s Campus Placement Record

CLASS-2011 CLASS-2012 CLASS-2013 CLASS-2014
No. of 22 No. of 16 No. of 16 No. of 13
companie companies companies companie
s s
Total 151 Total 151 Total 139 Total 65
Placement Placement Placement Placemen
t
Shortliste 59 Shortlisted 11 Shortlisted 48 Shortliste 20
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d for SSB for SSB for SSB d for SSB
Total 210 Total162 Total 187 Total 85
Company-wise Company-wise
Company-wise details Company-wise details details details
Number Name of Number Name of Numbe Name of Numbe Name of
of Company of Company r of Company r of Company
Students Students Student Student
Placed Placed s s
Placed Placed
Tata Tata Tata
Prathista Consultancy Consultanc Consultancy
6 74 41
Industries Services y Services Services
Ltd. Ltd. 25 Ltd.
Tata
HCL HCL TechAspect
Consultancy
39 11 Technologie 28 Technologi Solutions
Services
s es Pvt. Ltd.
Ltd. 4
Final Year
students of
Water
HCL Water Engineering
Health
29 Technologie 2 Health India 3 shortlisted
India Pvt.
s Pvt. Ltd. by Indian
Ltd.
Navy for
9 SSB
Water
HDFC Bank
2 Health Pvt. 5 21 Capgemini ITC Ltd.
Ltd.
Ltd. 1
3rd Year
Students of
SBI Life Mahindra Engineering
HDFC Bank
5 7 Insurance 7 Logistics shortlisted
Ltd.
Ltd. Ltd. by Indian
Army for
11 SSB
Indian
Army Cognizant
SBI Life
(Shortlisted Solutions
3 Insurance 20 Capgemini 25
for SSB (Off
Ltd.
from Campus)
Campus) 5
Indian
Navy
Mahindra VODAFON
(Shortlisted
2 Nestle India 8 Logistics 23 E (Off
for SSB
Ltd. Campus)
from
Campus) 1
Indian Army L&T
2 Syntel 11 1 ITC
(Shortlisted 5 Infotech
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 for SSB
from
Campus)
L & T SBI Life
16 Capgemini 2 Infotech 8 Insurance ICICI Bank
Ltd. Co. Ltd. 7
DHFL
Fujitsu India India
3 2 1 Bosch Pramerica
Ltd Infoline Ltd.
2 Pvt. Ltd.
Hindustan Orange
HCL Sarveshwar
1 2 Coca Cola 2 Business
Comnet Ltd. Overseas
Ltd. 6 Services
Water
ICICI Bank Yes Bank
7 2 Bosch Ltd. 6 Health India
Ltd. Ltd.
6 Pvt. Ltd.
ICICI Bank Reliance
1 NIIT Ltd. 11 3 BOSCH
Ltd. Securities 3
Bajaj
Liliput
Allianz Life Prathista
2 Kidswears 3 11
Insurance Industries
Ltd.
Co.
DLF
Mahindra Pramerica
6 First Choice 1 Indian Navy 2 Life
Wheels Ltd. Insurance
Company
HDFC Yes Bank ICICI Bank
3 1 5
Standard Ltd. Ltd.
Bajaj
4
Allianz
Intelligence
4
Bureau
Sasken
1 Comm.
Tech. Ltd.
IBM (off
14
Campus)
Indian Army
59 (Shortlisted
for SSB)
Hindustan
1 Coca Cola
Ltd.

5.1.15 Does the university have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what
are its activities and contributions to the development of the university?
Reply:

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  The SMVDU Alumni association was established in the year 14thJanuary
2007 with the first ever Alumni meet of the passed out batches of College
of management. The formal SMVDU Alumni Association was
introduced with a written constitution and structure on 12thJanuary 2008,
duly approved by all the alumni members. The SMVDU Alumni
Association is not a registered association.
 The association was formed with the following objectives:
 To strengthen and building life long bonds of kinship with the
University
 To encourage the mutual understanding and support of the members,
 To have a platform of dialogue between the members, and university
community.
 For the creation, the application and dissemination of knowledge. The
alumni to be crucial change agents to transform leadership.
 To sponsor social and professional activities of the Alumni association
 To promote communication, promote fund raising within the
association for social and community development.
 Alumni is instrumental in guiding and helping students in their
trainings, placements etc
 The SMVDU alumni association is a platform of interaction and
mutual growth. It has a definite structure as described in the
constitution. It is a self-sustaining body with the contribution from the
alumni members.
 The SMVDU alumni association is a platform for the pass out students
where they can look back and return the best to the society. They can
experiment/innovate with the help of students and faculty on the
campus.

5.1.16 Does the university have a student grievance redressal cell? Give
details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed?
Reply: Yes. A Grievance Redressal Committee has been constituted for the
purpose of ensuring transparency in admission and with the objective of
preventing unfair practices and also to provide a mechanism to the students for
redressal of their grievances.
The constitution of the Grievance Redressal Committee as under:
 Dean, Faculty of Engineering (Chairman)
 Dean, Faculty of Management
 Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
 Dean, Faculty of Sciences
 Chief Proctor SMVDU
 Section Officer Legal (Member Secretary)

The grievances as and when received are forwarded to the above committee for
their examination and proper redressal.

5.1.17 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i)

conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism

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Reply: The University being resident in nature promote a gender-sensitive
environment. It has established a committee called as Gender Sensitization
Committee against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) for providing of mechanism
to deal with issues related to sexual harassment. The senior most female faculty
member of the University is nominated as the chairman of GSCASH. The other
constitution of GSCASH includes Two faculty members ( at least one women)
specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One woman officer and one woman staff
member, Two Wardens( at least one women), Two students ( at least one woman)
specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One eminent women academician from
outside the University & One women representative of an NGO. The functions of
GSCASH are as under:
 Gender Sensitization and Orientation.
 Crisis Management and mediation.
 Formal Inquiry and redressal.
A Complete set of rules and procedures have been provided for functioning of
GSCASH and the provision of these rules and procedures apply to all students,
academic staff, non-teaching staff on rolls of the University as well as to
residents, service providers and outsiders who may be within the territory of the
University at the Time of Commission of act. These rules and procedures also
provides the penalties to be imposed and provision for appeal.

The GSCASH also conducts Gender related sensitization workshop from time to
time at University Campus.

5.1.18 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have

been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in
these cases?
Reply: Yes, An Anti-ragging Committee (along with Anti-Ragging squads) is
constituted every year in the University, as per the Constitution and Guidelines, as
provided in the UGC regulations on Curbing the menance of ragging in Higher
Educational Institutions, 2009, under an intimation of the same to the UGC for
information. During the last four years, only one instance of Anti-Ragging has
been reported in the University in the year 2013, which was also reported to UGC
subsequently. Further, to curb the recurrence of such incidents in the University,
necessary measure viz: round the clock Ant-raggging Control Room was set up in
the University for the purpose, after the establishing of which no fresh case of
anti-ragging has been reported in the University.

5.1.19 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to
ensure the overall development of its students?
Reply:
 By Liaising with the industry and arranging Industrial visits of the
students as well as visits of important functionaries of the University to
campus for training and placement of the students.
 Providing of all the necessary facilities to the students at the campus so
that the parents of the students are fully satisfied and convinced with the
education being imparted to their child and corporate with the University
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 Providing with qualified faculty in each of the departments and making
them available all the necessary infrastructure and necessary facilities as
well as opportunity for career advancement so the faculty is able to
nurture the students academic as well as from the prospective of overall
development to make them good professionals and citizens.
 Providing of update information and seeking regular guidance/inputs from
the various regulating authorities of the University such as Board of
Academics, Research and Consultancy (RBARC), Academic Council &
the Executive Council.

5.1.20 How does the university ensure the participation of women students in
intra- and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities?
Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were
made.
Reply: The University has divided all the students in five houses (JAL, VAYU,
AGNI, PRITHVI & AKASH) among which boys and girls are equally distributed,
this in turn ensures the participation of female students in all the cultural and
sports activities. All the cultural and sports activities are organized at inter- house
level so that the female students can participate and compete in all events.

5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 What is the student strength of the university for the current academic
year? Analyse the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last
four years.
Reply:
Student Progression %age
UG to PG* 10.94
PG to M.Phil*
PG to Ph.D 9.1
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed

◦ Campus selection 52 (approx)

◦ Other than campus recruitment 20

5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span
stipulated by the university?
Reply:

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BATCH Program Stream Total AppearedTotal Passed % of pass student
UG B.Tech.(CSE) 56 55
B.Tech.(ECE) 59 59
B.Tech.(IBT) 36 35
99.00%
B.Tech.(ME) 13 13
B. Arch 39 39
Total Student 203 201
PG M.B.A 43 43
2011
M.B.A.(BE) 46 46
M.A.(Eng) 15 15
M.SC.(Math) 17 17
100.00%
M.Sc.(Phy) 16 16
M.Sc.(Bio) 30 30
M.Tech.(EM) 29 29
M.Tech.(M&A) 9 9
Total Student 205 205

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 UG B.Tech.(CSE) 47 47
B.Tech.(ECE) 49 49
B.Tech.(IBT) 8 8
99.00%
B.Tech.(ME) 35 33
B. Arch 32 32
Total Student 171 169
PG M.B.A 47 47
2012 M.B.A.(BE) 20 20
M.A.(Eng) 17 9
M.SC.(Math) 8 8
M.Sc.(Phy) 18 18 100.00%
M.Sc.(Bio) 29 29
M.Tech.(M&A) 6 6
M.A(Phil) 9 9
Total Student 154 154
UG B.Tech.(CSE) 50 50
B.Tech.(ECE) 78 73
B.Tech.(IBT) 10 10 98.00%
B.Tech.(ME) 61 59
B. Arch 35 34
Total Student 234 226
PG M.B.A 50 49
M.B.A.(BE) 8 8
2013
M.A.(Eng) 20 19
M.SC.(Math) 17 17
M.Sc.(Phy) 19 19
99.00%
M.Sc.(Bio) 29 29
M.Tech.(M&A) 2 2
M.A(Phil) 8 8
M.Tech(CSE) 7 7
M.Tech(ECE) 3 3
Total Student 165 164
UG B.Tech.(CSE) 45 44
B.Tech.(ECE) 82 81
B.Tech.(IBT) 12 12
98.00%
B.Tech.(ME) 59 59
B. Arch 35 34
Total Student 233 230
PG M.B.A 50 50
M.B.A.(BE) 17 16
2014
M.A.(Eng) 20 20
M.SC.(Math) 20 20
M.Sc.(Phy) 20 20
99.00%
M.Sc.(Bio) 23 22
M.Tech(ECE) 4 4
M.A(Phil) 6 6
M.Tech(CSE) 9 9
Total Student 169 167
5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/ qualified
in examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE /
TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?
Reply: The number and percentage of students who appeared/ qualified in
examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE /
TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.
Sr. Category No. Of Students

1 Civil Services 3

2 IES 2

Kashmir Adminstrative Service

3 4
(KAS)- State services.

4 NET 66

5 GATE 210

6 Defence services 26

7 SLET 2

5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./

D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last
four years.
Reply:
S.No. Name of the Stream Number of Ph.D. Theses
submitted/accepted
1 Engineering 14
2 Sciences 16
3 Management/Business Economics 10
4 English 2
5 Philosophy 1
Total Ph.D. theses submitted/accepted 43
Further, no Ph.D. Thesis rejected in the last four years.

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available
to students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students’
participation.Reply:
Reply: The university has a well defined structure of Cultural and Sports events
for both the semesters. The talent hunt cum welcome of freshers event
'Concordance', the Annual Technical Festival 'Titiksha', Sports and Cultural
Festival 'Resurgence', Architecture Festival 'Srijan', management Festival 'Tattva'
are organized every year. Apart from these big events, there are regular cultural
and sports activities. The NSS also conduct different camps /awareness
sessions/rallies throughout the year.
Students Participation ad Achievement in
University/State/Zonal/Nationa/International level etc.

In Session 2011-12:
No Inter University was attended by SMVD University Team.

In Session 2012-13:
Only one Basketball – North Zone Inter University was attended by 11 Men
(Students ) of SMVD University Team.

In Session 2013-14:
No Inter University was attended by SMVD University Team.

In Session 2014-15:
SNo Game/Sports Achievement Venue No. of Students
. (M/W)
1 Badminton: North- Zone Won the 1st University of 6-Men
Badminton (M/W) Championship Round (Inter- Jammu 7-Women
Dated: 27th to 30th October, 2014. Varsity)
2 Foot ball: North-Zone Footbal Participantion Punjab 16-Men
(M) Tournament only (Inter- University,
Dated: 3rd to 8th December, 2014. varsity) Chandigarh
3 Basket ball: North-Zone Participantion Punjab 11-Men
Basketball Tournament. only (Inter- Technical
Dated: 20th to 25th December, varsity) University,
2014. Jallandhar.
4 Kho-Kho: North-Zone Inter- Participantion CSJM 11-Women
varsity Tournament for Women. only University,
Dated: 21st to 24th December, Kanpur.
2014.
5 Kho-Kho: North-Zone Inter- Participantion CSJM 11-Men
varsity Tournament for Men. only University,
Kanpur.
6 Athletics: All India Inter- Some Athletics Rajiv Gandhi 12-Men
University Athletics finished at place Institute of 04-Women
Championship (M/W) 5th and 6th in the Health
Dated: 16th to 20th January, 2015. Championship Sciences,
Bangalore.
7 Boxing: North-Zone Inter-varsity Won the 1st round Lovely 07-Men
Championship in the month of of the Professional
February, 2015. Championship University,
Jallandhar

Special Sports facilities available on Campus to promote students interest in

Sports

SN Games/Spor Facilities available Equiptments Remarks

o ts
1 Athletics Multipurpose stadium All equipments. Javelin, Coaches
Men/Women available, Strength training Shotput, Discuss, High available for
Gymnasium, 8-Lane Athletic jump etc. training camps.
track etc.
2 Tug of War Ground available. Rope, flags -do-
Men/Women
3 Cricket A well developed pitch 'n' All cricket required -do-
Men/Women ground is available. material is available i.e.
Mats, Bats, Balls etc.
4 Kabaddi and Grounds are available All equiptments. -do-
Kho-Kho including Kho-Kho poles etc.
5 Football Ground with good posts Other equipments available -do-
available i.e. Football, Nets, Posts
etc.
6 Volley ball Two Volley ball courts are All equiptments -do-
available
7 Basket ball Two Basket ball courts are All other equipments -do-
available.
8 Lawn Tennis One well maintained Lawn Rackets, Nets, Tennis balls -do-
Tennis court is available. etc.
9 Table Tennis Six T-T tables are available TT bats, Balls, Tables, Nets -do-
etc.
10 Badminton Four Badminton courts are All equipments available. -do-
available.
11 Marathon A road run from SMVDU Amublance of the -do-
Race n Cross gate no. 01 to Panthal University, Security
Country (Village) & back. Guards.
12 Futsal, Ground, Hall, Tables, darts All equipments present. -do-
Carrom, are available.
Chess, Dart
Board.
13 Electronic Internet hall is available. Computer, gadgets, cables -do-
games etc.
14 GYM Hall Two Gym halls are available. -do-

Sports Calendar 2014-15

S.No. Activity Week/Month/Date Remarks
1 International Youth 12/08/14 Awards & Medals Presentation
 Day-Celebration Function Symposium on Topics of
Internation understanding and peace.
2 Independence day 15-08-2014 Flag hosting cultural activities based
celebration on patriotism and regional integration
also Prize distribution Function.
3 Table-Tennis & 3rd week of August, For teaching and technical staff.
Carom Board 2014
Competitions for
SMVDU Staff
4 Badminton & Chess 3rd week of August, For teaching and technical staff
Competitions for 2014
SMVDU Staff
5 National Soprts Day 28-08-2014 to 29-08- In the honour of Major Dyan Chand.
2014 The Hockey Wizard. Holding of one
Hockey Exhibition Match, Yoga and
Sports Quiz.
6 Talent Search 1st week of Students will be screened and tested
September, 2014 for speed agility strength and
flexibility and also their aptitude and
level of participation.
7 Volleyball Tournment 1st week of Inter-faculty
September, 2014
8 Intra-University 2nd week of From SMVDU to Panthal and back.
“Cross Country” (10 September, 2014
Kms)
9 Basketball Officials 3rd week of Inter-faculty for students of
September, 2014 University.
10 03-days Inter- 4th week of The teams from various technical
University September, 2014 universities would be invited to take
(Basketball, part in the State Level Goodwill
Volleyball, Fencing, games.
Archery. Judu/Wushu)
11 Cricket Tournament 3rd week of October, The limited over matches to be
for Students 2014 organized during Intra-University
Competitions to select University
Team.
12 Goodwill competition 4th week of October, Table Tennis, Badminton
between employees of 2014
SMVDU and
SMVDSB
13 Inter-University 3rd week of Table-Tennis, Badminton, Tug of War
Soprts and Youth November, 2014 and Basketball etc.
Festival
14 Republic Day 26-01-2015 Hosting of Flag by the Hon'ble Vice
Celebration Chancellor followed by Ceremonial
Funcation and Award Ceremony.
15 3-days Trekking for 4th week of Jan., 2015 Pancheri to Patnitop and Back.
Boys
16 2-days Trekking camp 4th week of Jan., 2015 SMVDU to Devipendi and Back.
for Girls
17 Intra-University Kho- 1st week of Feb., 2015 The matches will be organized as per
Kho (Girls) the strength of various wings.
18 Basic Snow skiing 1st week of Feb., 2015 Four outstanding and best students to
Course for Boys be sponsored for seven days snow
skiing course at Gulmarg organized
by Jawahar Institute of
Mountaineering and Trekking.
19 Lawn Tennis 2nd week of Feb., The competitions in both the sections
2015 will be organized on the basis of
league and Knock out.
20 Athletics (All Jumps 3rd week of Feb., The events would be covered with
and throws) 2015 to 2nd week of due representation to the selectded
March, 2015 athletes representing various
departments.
21 Athletics (Races) 3rd week of March, Right from 100 Mtr to 5000 Mtr in
2015 the straight races. The Competitions
will be orgazied in the events of relay.
22 Seminar on Games, 4th week of March, All India Level Seminar on the given
Sports and Physical 2015 topic will be organized in the
Education Universty.
23 Resurgence 05-07, April, 2015 Resurgence 2014 events which
include all possible and the Sports
events depending on the interest of
the students.

Note: Pre-Inter-University Coaching camps in different disciplines such as

Yoga, Basketball (M), Kho-Kho (M), Volleyball (M), Athletics and other
Marshal Arts will be conducted under the Supervision of Technical Experts.

5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular,

extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State /
Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years.
Reply:
1. SMVDU Students participated in North Zone Inter University Youth
Festival (November 2012) organized by Association of Indian Universities
(AIU). SMVDU team stood 1st in ‘Literary and Fine Arts’ category.
2. SMVDU students participated in Tata Crucible Campus Quiz at GCW
Parade (1st Edition at Jammu), March 2013. The team of Mr. Vedanta
 Sharma and Mr. Luhar Karan Singh secured 1st position, won a cash prize
of Rs. 75,000/- .
3. SMVDU students participated in Indian Students Parliament organized by
MIT-SOG Pune (January 2015). Two speeches of our students were
selected for the final round presentation and Mr. Shubham Tiwari was
ranked amongst ‘Best Speaker’ category.
4. SMVDU students participated in North Zone Inter University Youth
Festival (January 2014) organized by Association of Indian Universities
(AIU) at University of Jammu. SMVDU student Himangshu Pathak got
third prize in ‘On Spot Painting’ category.
5. SMVDU students Mr. Yashvendra Pratap Singh and Mr. Shubham Tiwari
were selected to participate in ‘International Youth Summit for Next
Generation’ organized by World Organization for Students & Youth,
supported by Ministry of External Affairs, GOI (February 2015), New
Delhi.

5.3.3 Does the university conduct special drives / campaigns for students to
promote heritage consciousness?
Reply: The University organizes tours of the students particularly those School of
Architecture & Landscape Design at the various heritage sites so as to promote
heritage consciousness and preservation among the students. Such visits are
undertaken at the expense of the University.

5.3.4 How does the university involve and encourage its students to publish
materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other
material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students
during the last four academic sessions.
Reply: The University publish annual students magazine, event brochures and
other occasional publicity materials (like posters, leaflets etc.). The university has
committees for each of such activities in which students are involved. The
Students Affairs Council (SAC) has a Students Publication Board which takes
care of all students publications. The students are actively involved in designing
the magazine, placement and admission brochures, brochures and posters for
event publicity. The university publishes an annual students magazine named
Pratibimb'.
5.3.5 Does the university have a Student Council or any other similar body?
Give details on its constitution, activities and funding.
Reply:
 The University is fully residential in character and all the students have to
live in the hostels or need to be attached to a hostel (in case exemption from
compulsory hostel living is accorded by the Competent authority in
exceptional circumstances). As the Hostels have been classified generally on
the basis of gender and sometimes UG/PG, the concept of “House” got
evolved in the past so as to have even distribution of activities among
students when classified by the “Houses” which is not possible by their
being classified by the Hostel of residence alone. Thus, it is considered
worthy to have representatives from both channels, i.e. “Hostels” and
“Houses”.
 The highest level of students’ body will be ‘Students Affairs Council’
 (SAC) and shall have its constituent Boards and Inter-hostel Committees as
follows:
1. Board for Hostel Management (BHM)
2. Board for Sports Activities (BSA)
3. Board for Cultural Activities (BCA)
4. Board for Students Welfare (BSW)
5. Board for Students Publications (BSP)
6. Board for Professional Activities (BPA)
7. Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
8. Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
9. Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
10. Any other Board/Inter-hostel committee, as approved by the
SAC.
SAC will be chaired by the VC where as the Boards will be chaired by the
concerned president. In absence of Chairman as described here, the Dean of
Students, concerned Board’s Vice President, respectively, will chair the
concerned Bodies. From the point of view of Students’ Organization (SAC
and its constituent Boards), the University will be considered to have the
following “Hostels” and “Houses”

Hostels:
 Nilgiri
 Vindhyachal
 Trikuta-Kailash (Combined)
 Shivalik
 Vaishnavi
 New Hostels as and when constructed and become (fully/largely)
operationalized.

Houses:
Jal
Vayu
Agani
Akash
Prithvi
New House as and when constituted by the SAC

The existing students are residents of one of the above mentioned Hostels and
already belong to one of the above Houses to which they were allotted at the
time of admission. The new students will be allotted to these House by
systematic random sampling process applied to the entire set of new students
after arranging their entry numbers in computer generated standard sequence
in alphabetic order or any other suitable method approved by the SAC.
For various Committees and the Boards constituted after the first round of
Elections at ‘Hostel” or “House” level, the representatives from these two
channels will be represented in well defined manner as indicated in this
Constitution subsequently under various Sections.
Structure of Students’ Bodies and Election Process
At Hostel Level
Each Hostel will have the following Committees
 Hostel Mess Committee
 Hostel Sports Committee
 Hostel Cultural Committee
 Hostel Maintenance Committee
 Hostel Welfare Committee
 Hostel Publication Committee
 Hostel Reading Room Committee
 Hostel Network Affairs Committee
 Hostel Disciplinary Committee
 Hostel Finance and Audit Committee
 Any other, as approved by the SAC

Hostel Affairs Committee (HAC)

The HAC will be the supreme body for the management of all hostel affairs and
will implement the decisions executable at its level and submit its
recommendations to concerned Board and/or SAC wherever needed. HAC will
consists of secretaries of each of the committees as stated in section 4.1 and two
(02) HAC representative elected by that hostel resident student of SMVDU and
two (02) SAC representative elected by that hostel resident student of SMVDU.

Each of the Committees at the Hostel level as mentioned in Section 4.1 will have
five (05) students’ representatives elected by all the resident students of SMVDU
in each hostel. The Five (5) elected members shall elect their Secretary who will
be a Member of the Hostel Affairs Committee (HAC).

The Secretaries of all the above mentioned hostel level Committees and the
directly elected 4 members (2HAC+2SAC) shall elect the Secretary of HAC.

All Secretaries of various Committees, other than HAC, at the Hostel level will
constitute corresponding Boards as mentioned in Section 3.0.

Two First Year Students in each Hostel (where ever applicable) to be co-opted in
the Hostel Affairs Committee of the Hostels.

Nomination of one first year student for each Hostel (where ever applicable)
Student Affairs Council within one month of the last date of Admissions in the
Fall Semester.

At House Level:
House Sports Committee (HSC)
Each House will elect nine (09) representatives for HSC, who will subsequently
elect the House Sports Secretary.
House Cultural Committee (HCC)
Each House will elect nine (09) representatives for HCC, who will subsequently
elect the House Sports Secretary.
 In case of tie among two or more contestants, the method of toss shall be adopted
in all the elections in the Hostels, Houses, Boards, SAC etc.

Election Timing
 The entire election process shall be completed in February/March every
year.
 Notification shall be issued by the Dean of Students (or his office), in
consultation with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, at least 10 days before the
last date of filing the nomination.
 The whole process of elections, i.e. nominations, withdrawals, elections at
all stages etc shall be completed within 10 days from the last date of
nominations at the First Stage of the elections.
 All the Boards shall be formed within 7 days after the declaration of the
results of the First Stage of the students’ elections in the Hostels.
 The process of election of the General Secretary of the SAC will be
completed within 2 or 3 days after the formation of all the Boards. The
SAC shall be announced soon after the election of its General Secretary.

Disciplinary Procedure
The Disciplinary Committee as mentioned in Sec 3.0 will take necessary
action in all cases related to the breach of discipline. In cases of serious
indiscipline, the matters will be referred to the University’s Disciplinary
Committee.

Meetings and Meeting Procedure:

All committees, Boards, and SAC will have formal meetings at least once in
each regular semester with due written notice adequately in advance (at least
2 days).

Constitution Amendment Procedure:

Minor Changes in the constitution will be done by the SAC whereas the
Major Changes will be done by the AC/AAC, and approved by the EC.

 Role and Composition of SAC: The role of the Council (SAC) is to

involve the students of the University in the matters considered relevant to their
holistic personality growth and professional development through various
activities, not related to their academic programs. The SAC is intended to provide
a policy making platform for the students with the support of University faculty
and authorities. The composition of SAC will be as follows:
 Vice Chancellor …….. Chairman
 Dean of Students …….. Vice Chairman
 Registrar
 Associate Deans of Students
 President of each Board (viz. BHM, BSA, BCA, BSW, BSP, and BPA)
 All Wardens and Associate Wardens
 General Secretary, SAC
 Secretaries of all Hostel Affairs Committees (HAC) from each hostel
 SAC Representatives (2 from each hostel)
  General Secretaries of various Boards
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
 Assistant Registrar (Students Affairs) / S.A. Section I/C …… Member
Secretary

Emergency Committee of Student Affairs Council

The Student Affairs Council shall have an Emergency Committee for attending to
urgent issues pertaining to residence of students in particular the disciplinary
aspects comprising of the following members;
Permanent Members:
1. Dean of Students
2. Associate Dean of Students (Male Faculty Member)
3. Associate Dean of Students (Female Faculty Member)
4. General Secretary, SAC
5. General Secretary, BHM
6. General Secretary, Inter Hostel Disciplinary Committee

Invitee (as per the matter under discussion):

1. General Secretary / Secretaries of concerned Boards
2. HAC Secretary / Secretaries of concerned Hostel(s)
3. Director(s) of concerned School(s)
4. Warden(s) of concerned Hostel(s)

Constituent Boards of Student Affairs Council (SAC)

Role and Composition of various Board

There shall be Boards and Inter-hostel committees as mentioned in chapter 32 of
the statute and shall be called Constituent Boards and Inter-hostel Committees of
SAC. All the student members of each Board and inter-hostel Committee shall
elect their Secretary and shall be called as General Secretary of respective Board
and Committee.Board for Hostel Management (BHM)
Board for Hostel Management (BHM) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall
be responsible for policy formation, co-ordination and review of all matters
relating to the overall management of the hostels. The Board shall be subjected to
all decisions, rules and regulations which may be laid down from time to time by
the SAC and the authorities of the University. The Board shall be having its own
sub-committees and cells as considered desirable from time to time. The
composition of the Board shall be as follows:
 Dean of Student - President/
Chairman
 Associate Dean(s) of Students
 All Wardens and Associate Wardens
 General Secretary, BHM
 HAC Secretary of each hostel
 Mess Secretary of each hostel
 Maintenance Secretary of each hostel
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
  General Secretary, Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
 Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs) / S.A. Section I/C - Member
Secretary

Board for Sports Activities (BSA)

Board for Sports Activities (BSA) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall be
responsible for policy formation, co-ordination and review of all matters relating
to the sports activities of the University. It shall ensure that adequate facilities are
given to the students for games and sports. BSA will provide a forum to the
students to discuss and formulate policies, budget etc and organization of sports
activities in the University. The Board shall be subjected to all decisions, rules and
regulations which may be laid down from time to time by the SAC and the
authorities of the university. The Board shall be having its own sub-committees
and cells as considered desirable from time to time. The Activity/Club coordinator
will be elected by the respective Houses. All Activity/Club coordinators from all
the Houses will elect Activity/Club Secretary. The composition of the Board shall
be as follows:
(a) President, BSA (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor) -
Chairman
(b) Vice President (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
(c) Faculty Coordinator for each Game/Sport
(d) General Secretary, BSA
(e) Sport Secretary of each hostel
(f) Sports Secretary of each of the 5 ‘Houses’ (Jal, Vayu, Agni, Aakash and
Prithvi)
(g) Captain of each Game/Sport
(h) Sports Officer - Member
Secretary

Board for Cultural Activities (BCA)

Board for Cultural Activities (BCA) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall be
responsible for policy formation, co-ordination and review of all matters relating
to the cultural activities of the University. It shall ensure that a congenial and
encouraging environment is provided to the students for grooming and nurturing
their talent by organizing various cultural activities through different activity
clubs. The Board shall provide a forum for the students to discuss and formulate
policies, budget etc and organization of cultural activities in the University. The
Board shall be subjected to all decisions, rules and regulations which may be laid
down from time to time by the SAC and the authorities of the universities. The
Board shall be having its own sub committees and cells as considered desirable
from time to time. The Activity/Club coordinator will be elected by the respective
Houses. All Activity/Club coordinators from all the Houses will elect
Activity/Club Secretary. The composition of the Board shall be as follows:
President, BCA (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor) -
Chairman
Vice President (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
Vice President each of Activity/Club (drama, music, debate, fine arts,
dance etc.)
 Cultural Secretary of each of the 5 ‘Houses’ (Jal, Vayu, Agni, Aakash and
Prithvi)
Cultural Secretary of each hostel
Activity/Club Secretary
General Secretary, BCA - Member Secretary

Board for Student Welfare (BSW)

Board for Student Welfare (BSW) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall be
responsible for policy formation, co-ordination and review of all matters relating
to the students’ welfare. The Board shall provide a forum for the students to
discuss and formulate policies related to the students’ welfare activities in the
University. The Board shall be subjected to all decisions, rules and regulations
which may be laid down from time to time by the SAC and the authorities of the
universities. The Board shall be having its own sub committees and cells as
considered desirable from time to time. The Board may also recommend
temporary financial support (very short term loan) to the needy students. The
composition of the Board shall be as follows:
(a) President, BSW (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor) -
Chairman
(b) Vice President (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
(c) Chief Counselor of the University/equivalent
(d) Associate Dean(s) of Students
(e) Two Wardens (one each from boys hostels and girls hostels)
(f) Welfare Secretary of each hostel
(g) General Secretary, BSW - Member Secretary

Board for Student Publications (BSP)

Board for Student Publication (BSP) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall be
responsible for policy formation, co–ordination and review of all matters relating
to the Board. The BPS shall provide a forum among the students for cultivating
literary talent and highlight the matter of professional interest within and for
SMVDU community. The Board shall disseminate information so as to develop
well informed, articulate and participant community life and increase the social
awareness of the community through responsible and constructive journalistic
practice. The Board shall be subjected to all decisions, rules and regulations
which may be laid down from time to time by the SAC and the authorities of the
universities. The Board shall be having its own sub committees and cells as
considered desirable from time to time. The composition of the Board shall be as
follows:
 President, BSP (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
- Chairman
 Vice President (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
 One faculty from each (Academic) School
 BSP representative from each School
 BSP Secretary of each hostel
 Reading Room Secretary of each hostel
 General Secretary, BSP -
Member Secretary
Board for Professional Activities (BPA)
Board for Professional Activities (BPA) is a constituent body of the SAC and shall
be responsible for policy formation, co-ordination and review of all matters
relating to the professional and co-curricular activities of the students. This Board
will provide a forum to the students to discuss and formulate policies, budget etc
and organization of professional and co-curricular activities in the University such
as Technical Festival, Management Festival, Literature Festival, Philosophy Day,
National Science Day, National Engineers’ Day, Automobile/robotics making and
display etc. The Board shall be subjected to all decisions, rules and regulations
which may be laid down from time to time by the SAC and the authorities of the
University. The Board shall be having its own sub-committees and cells as
considered desirable from time to time. The composition of the Board shall be as
follows:
 President, BPA (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
- Chairman
 Vice President (faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor)
 One faculty from each (Academic) School
 One UG student from each (Academic) School from I/II year
 One UG student from each (Academic) School from III/IV & V(if
applicable) year
 4 PG students (one each from MBA, M.Sc./M.A., M.Tech. and
Ph.D.)
 General Secretary, BPA - Member Secretary

Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee (IDC)

a) Faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor - Chairman
b) Secretary of Hostel Disciplinary Committee of each hostel
c) General Secretary, IDC -
Member Secretary

Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee (INAC)

(a) Faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor -
Chairman
(b) Secretary of Hostel Network Affairs Committee each hostel
(c) General Secretary, INAC - Member
Secretary
Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee (IFAC)
(a) Faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor -
Chairman
(b) Secretary of Hostel Finance and Audit Committee each hostel
(c) General Secretary, IFAC - Member Secretary

The General Secretary of any Board or Inter-hostel committees may be removed,

if two-third of his electorate votes for his removal in a vote of no
confidence. A vote of no confidence shall be considered if at least one-
third of the concerned electorate petition in writing to the President of the
Board to do so. A vote of no-confidence against anyone post can be moved
 only once a year.
All the Boards shall submit their recommendations to the Dean of Student for
approval by the competent authority of the University.

Quorum : Fifty percent (50%) of the members of SAC, different Boards, and
Committees will constitute the quorum of the respective body.

The University provides funding for the functioning of the SAC.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have
student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.
Reply: The University have the various Academic and Administrative bodies that
have student representatives are Anti Ragging Committee, GSCASH, SAC. The
GSCASH Committee upon receiving of the grievances are forwarded to the
above committee for their examination and proper redressal. The University being
resident in nature promote a gender-sensitive environment. The functions of
GSCASH are as under:-
 Gender Sensitization and Orientation.
 Crisis Management and mediation.
 Formal Inquiry and redressal.
A Complete set of rules and procedures have been provided for functioning of
GSCASH and the provision of these rules and procedures apply to all students,
academic staff, non-teaching staff on rolls of the University as well as to
residents, service providers and outsiders who may be within the territory of the
University at the Time of Commission of act. These rules and procedures also
provides the penalties to be imposed and provision for appeal. The Anti Ragging
Committee shall functions as per the UGC regulations on Anti Ragging.

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the university.

Reply:
VISION
Establishment of a scientific & technical University of excellence to nurture
young & talented human resource for the service of Indian society & world at
large, preserving the integrity and sanctity of human values.

MISSION
The mission of the University is the pursuit of education, scholarship and research
at the highest international level of excellence.

OBJECTIVES
Provide education and training of excellent quality both at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels.
Ensure that the University achieves and maintains an international standing in
both teaching and research.

Promote study and research in new and emerging areas and encourage academic
interaction of the faculty and students at national and international levels.

Encourage close collaboration with industry and facilitate the application of

research for commercial use and for the benefit of society.

6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive

characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it
seeks to serve, the institution’s tradition and value orientations, its vision for
the future, etc.?
Reply: Yes the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive
characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it
seeks to serve, the institution’s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the
future, etc., since the mission of the University is the pursuit of education,
scholarship and research at the highest international level of excellence.

6.1.3 How is the leadership involved

∗ in ensuring the organization’s management system development,
implementation and continuous improvement?
Reply: The Executive Council of the University is the highest decision making
body of the University which gives approval to the policy matters of the
University. It is chaired by the Chancellor of the University who is the Hon'ble
Governor of the state of J&K. The Academic Council is the highest Governing
body of the University for providing approval to academic related matters. The
leadership of this University through the above governing bodies provides the
necessary framework for the development of the University (both academically &
administratively), taking appropriate policy decisions for smooth running of the
university, approving academic and administrative plans for expansion of the
University, making of appointments to all the faculty positions and other high
level non-teaching positions of the University, to regulate and enforce discipline
among the faculty and staff, to manage and regulate finance, accounts,
investments, property and all important administrative affairs of the University,
to delegate powers as may be deemed fit, conduct of Convocations.

* in interacting with its stakeholders?

Reply: The leadership maintains continues liaison with its stake holder being the
industry, students, governmental agencies, financial institutions, regulatory bodies
such UGC AICTE etc. Organizing seminars, symposia and workshops on state
of art topics of national interest to industrial executives. Alumni meets are
conducted from time to time. Interacting with industrial executives and mapping
their expectations to academic bodies.

*in reinforcing a culture of excellence?

Reply: By conducting technical festivals, symposiums and seminars in the
various schools by encouraging participation in the same from the students. The
University has instituted awards/medals in favour of such of the students who
excel in extra-curricular activities and sports. Providing of 100% financial
assistance to the students for attending National /International
Conferences/Seminars held within India for presentation of their research papers
authored by them. Encouraging the students to participate in technical /project
competitions within and outside the state. Providing of Scholarships to the
students by the University to the meritorious students for wavier of tuition fee in
each semester in inculcate them team sprite and culture of excellence. A number
of activities are organized by the University related to extra-curricular activities
and sports whereby students get a chance to excel in activities like quiz
competition, sports, debate competitions, culture activities.

*in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them?

Entering into MoU's with leading Universities/technical institutions for student

exchange program and fully utilizing the expertise and facilities of the other
institutions particularly where such facilities are not available within the
University. By maintaining liaison with different funding agencies to fund the
University so as to ensure continuous flow of funds for smooth functioning of the
University, making appropriate efforts for saving / investments of the surplus
funds available with the University.

6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the university vacant for
more than a year? If so, state the reasons.
Reply: No.

6.1.5 Does the university ensure that all positions in its various statutory
bodies are filled and meetings conducted regularly?
Reply: Yes

6.1.6 Does the university promote a culture of participative management? If

yes, indicate the levels of participative management.
Reply: Yes the University promotes a culture of participative management. The
levels of participative management are as under:

 The University is fully residential in character and all the students have to
live in the hostels or need to be attached to a hostel (in case exemption from
compulsory hostel living is accorded by the Competent authority in
exceptional circumstances). As the Hostels have been classified generally on
the basis of gender and sometimes UG/PG, the concept of “House” got
evolved in the past so as to have even distribution of activities among
students when classified by the “Houses” which is not possible by their
being classified by the Hostel of residence alone. Thus, it is considered
worthy to have representatives from both channels, i.e. “Hostels” and
“Houses”.
 The highest level of students’ body will be ‘Students Affairs Council’
(SAC) and shall have its constituent Boards and Inter-hostel Committees as
follows:
1. Board for Hostel Management (BHM)
2. Board for Sports Activities (BSA)
 3. Board for Cultural Activities (BCA)
4. Board for Students Welfare (BSW)
5. Board for Students Publications (BSP)
6. Board for Professional Activities (BPA)
7. Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
8. Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
9. Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
10. Any other Board/Inter-hostel committee, as approved by the
SAC.
SAC will be chaired by the VC where as the Boards will be chaired by the
concerned president. In absence of Chairman as described here, the Dean of
Students, concerned Board’s Vice President, respectively, will chair the
concerned Bodies. From the point of view of Students’ Organization (SAC
and its constituent Boards), the University will be considered to have the
following “Hostels” and “Houses”
Hostels:
 Nilgiri
 Vindhyachal
 Trikuta-Kailash (Combined)
 Shivalik
 Vaishnavi
 New Hostels as and when constructed and become (fully/largely)
operationalized.
Houses:
Jal
Vayu
Agani
Akash
Prithvi
New House as and when constituted by the SAC

The existing students are residents of one of the above mentioned Hostels and
already belong to one of the above Houses to which they were allotted at the
time of admission. The new students will be allotted to these House by
systematic random sampling process applied to the entire set of new students
after arranging their entry numbers in computer generated standard sequence
in alphabetic order or any other suitable method approved by the SAC.
For various Committees and the Boards constituted after the first round of
Elections at ‘Hostel” or “House” level, the representatives from these two
channels will be represented in well defined manner as indicated in this
Constitution subsequently under various Sections.

Structure of Students’ Bodies and Election Process

At Hostel Level
Each Hostel will have the following Committees
Hostel Mess Committee
Hostel Sports Committee
Hostel Cultural Committee
 Hostel Maintenance Committee
Hostel Welfare Committee
Hostel Publication Committee
Hostel Reading Room Committee
Hostel Network Affairs Committee
Hostel Disciplinary Committee
Hostel Finance and Audit Committee
Any other, as approved by the SAC

Hostel Affairs Committee (HAC)

The HAC will be the supreme body for the management of all hostel affairs and
will implement the decisions executable at its level and submit its
recommendations to concerned Board and/or SAC wherever needed. HAC will
consists of secretaries of each of the committees as stated in section 4.1 and two
(02) HAC representative elected by that hostel resident student of SMVDU and
two (02) SAC representative elected by that hostel resident student of SMVDU.

Each of the Committees at the Hostel level as mentioned in Section 4.1 will have
five (05) students’ representatives elected by all the resident students of SMVDU
in each hostel. The Five (5) elected members shall elect their Secretary who will
be a Member of the Hostel Affairs Committee (HAC).

The Secretaries of all the above mentioned hostel level Committees and the
directly elected 4 members (2HAC+2SAC) shall elect the Secretary of HAC.

All Secretaries of various Committees, other than HAC, at the Hostel level will
constitute corresponding Boards as mentioned in Section 3.0.

Two First Year Students in each Hostel (where ever applicable) to be co-opted in
the Hostel Affairs Committee of the Hostels.

Nomination of one first year student for each Hostel (where ever applicable)
Student Affairs Council within one month of the last date of Admissions in the
Fall Semester.

At House Level:
House Sports Committee (HSC)
Each House will elect nine (09) representatives for HSC, who will subsequently
elect the House Sports Secretary.

House Cultural Committee (HCC)

Each House will elect nine (09) representatives for HCC, who will subsequently
elect the House Sports Secretary.

In case of tie among two or more contestants, the method of toss shall be adopted
in all the elections in the Hostels, Houses, Boards, SAC etc.

Election Timing
 1. The entire election process shall be completed in February/March every
year.
2. Notification shall be issued by the Dean of Students (or his office), in
consultation with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, at least 10 days before the
last date of filing the nomination.
3. The whole process of elections, i.e. nominations, withdrawals, elections at
all stages etc shall be completed within 10 days from the last date of
nominations at the First Stage of the elections.
4. All the Boards shall be formed within 7 days after the declaration of the
results of the First Stage of the students’ elections in the Hostels.
5. The process of election of the General Secretary of the SAC will be
completed within 2 or 3 days after the formation of all the Boards. The
SAC shall be announced soon after the election of its General Secretary.

Disciplinary Procedure
The Disciplinary Committee as mentioned in Sec 3.0 will take necessary
action in all cases related to the breach of discipline. In cases of serious
indiscipline, the matters will be referred to the University’s Disciplinary
Committee.

Meetings and Meeting Procedure:

All committees, Boards, and SAC will have formal meetings at least once in
each regular semester with due written notice adequately in advance (at least
2 days).

Constitution Amendment Procedure:

Minor Changes in the constitution will be done by the SAC whereas the
Major Changes will be done by the AC/AAC, and approved by the EC.
 Role and Composition of SACThe role of the Council (SAC) is to
involve the students of the University in the matters considered relevant to their
holistic personality growth and professional development through various
activities, not related to their academic programs. The SAC is intended to provide
a policy making platform for the students with the support of University faculty
and authorities. The composition of SAC will be as follows:
 Vice Chancellor …….. Chairman
 Dean of Students …….. Vice Chairman
 Registrar
 Associate Deans of Students
 President of each Board (viz. BHM, BSA, BCA, BSW, BSP, and BPA)
 All Wardens and Associate Wardens
 General Secretary, SAC
 Secretaries of all Hostel Affairs Committees (HAC) from each hostel
 SAC Representatives (2 from each hostel)
 General Secretaries of various Boards
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
 General Secretary, Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
 Assistant Registrar (Students Affairs) / S.A. Section I/C …… Member
Secretary
Emergency Committee of Student Affairs Council
The Student Affairs Council shall have an Emergency Committee for attending to
urgent issues pertaining to residence of students in particular the disciplinary
aspects comprising of the following members;
Permanent Members:
Dean of Students
Associate Dean of Students (Male Faculty Member)
Associate Dean of Students (Female Faculty Member)
General Secretary, SAC
General Secretary, BHM
General Secretary, Inter Hostel Disciplinary Committee
Invitee (as per the matter under discussion):
General Secretary / Secretaries of concerned Boards
HAC Secretary / Secretaries of concerned Hostel(s)
Director(s) of concerned School(s)
Warden(s) of concerned Hostel(s)

6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by

the university to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement
given to them to become autonomous.
Reply: Not Applicable

6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University

Act and Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous
colleges?
Reply: Not Applicable

6.1.9 How does the university groom leadership at various levels? Give
details.
Reply: The faculty members are made In-charge of the various cells and Centres
giving them the additional responsibilities and providing them autonomy to
handle the challenging tasks in that particular field such as Faculty I/c
Networking, Faculty I/c Website, Faculty I/c Telecommunication, faculty I/c
Guest House etc. Besides the University has constituted a Administrative Affairs
Committee wherein faculty members and administrative functionaries of the
University discuss and deliberate upon the various administrative issues of the
University and provide inputs for effective administration and positive
contributions for laying down of policies for better administration and
management of the University. Numerous on the job training programs are also
conducted for the purpose.

6.1.10 Has the university evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes,

give details.
Reply: Yes, the University has evolved a knowledge management strategy the
details of which are as under:
 The knowledge related to all the academic matters of the University has
been codified in the form of a comprehensive document “Courses of
Study” which provides all the regulations, course contents, regulations
 and procedures, evaluation system etc. This document is updated every
year and a copy of the revised version is provided to all the students,
faculty and other staff members. The document is also available on the
University website.
 Besides the University also publishes an Annual report, a bi-annual
Chronicle, a monthly e-news letter, codifying all the important
information of the University including the latest updates, achievement,
events, research activities etc.
 The website of the University is a store house of a knowledge

6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the
university?
Reply: Contributing to national development
 The University is committed to make to society progress through the
pursuit of knowledge, dissemination, and application of knowledge in all
the endeavors.
 The University has got sanctioned several projects funded by various
government sponsoring agencies such as UGC, AICTE, DST, DBT,
SERB, DAE, ICSSR, ICPR , CSIR for national development.
 The “Team Mechanix” of School of Mechanical Engineering (SME)
participated in the National Level Event–SAE BAJA 2014, held at
Pithampur, Indore (M.P). SAE BAJA is an annual event organized by SAE
INDIA (Society of Automotive Engineers) in which various technical
minds from across the country come together for showcasing their
intellectual skills for a common task. This time the task offered was
Design and Fabrication of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). “Team
Mechanix” SMVDU was the only Team from the State of Jammu and
Kashmir to qualify the phase-I (Virtual BAJA) National Level Event, in
which more than 325 teams all across the country participated at
Bangalore in the month of July 2013. Teams from institutes of high repute
like IITs and NITs also presented their design ideas at a common platform,
however, only 125 teams were selected for phase –II including “Team
Mechanix” SMVDU. A substantial achievement for SMVDU was
recorded by the University’s “Team Mechanix”, wherein it cleared 3
Certification Levels leaving behind country’s premier institutions like IIT
Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and several NIT’s. This was for the first time that
SMVDU students were successful in running the All Terrain Vehicle on
the designed track at a National platform where team’s from all across the
country participated in a highly competitive and challenging environment
before a panel of experts from U.S and India. Though initially the cost of
Fabrication of the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was estimated at about 6.25
lacs for which financial support was sought from sponsors including
SMVDSB (to whom request for sponsorship for an amount of Rs. 6.25
lacs was made in December, 2013), the “Team Mechanix” SMVDU
actually designed and fabricated the ATV at a lower cost of less than 5.50
Lacs, with funds provided by the University from its own resources.

Fostering global competencies among students

  The students of the University are encouraged in their final year proceed
for internship program in the various reputed research institutes.
 The University has entered into MoU with reputed institution/research
institutions to foster scientific learning and growth among students of the
University who are benefited in academics & research through these
MOU's..
 Eminent lecture series is conducted by the different schools whereby
Internationally acclaimed scientists and researchers are invited fior
delivering lectures to the students of the University.
 Students are encouraged and provide all assistance to apply for higher
studies in reputed Universities aboard.

Inculcating a sound value system among students

 Sound moral values are inculcated among the students by their
involvement in NSS activities through the course which is compulsory for
the B.Tech students.
 Community Development activities is a vital component of NSS carried
out by NSS volunteers for promoting sound value system of morality
among the students of University. In this regard a Community
Development Programs are periodically organized by NSS at SMVD
University.
 VIKALP is a special program organized at University towards inculcating
a sound value system and social contribution in the society, whereby
efforts are made by the students of University for extending basic
education (including medical care) to the needy childrens residing nearby
the campus.
 Community Harmony Week is also observed by NSS units at University
periodically for inculcating the moral values among the students of the
University.

Promoting use of Technology

 Encouraging students to take up projects on technological advances in
their final year
 The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning resources
such as e-journal, e-magazines, online lecture, on-line lecture videos,
lectures of experts using national knowledge network, usage of resources
from NPTEL, e-books etc. The University encourages blended learning.
The students utilize learning resources available to enhance their
knowledge better. The Wi-Fi enabled campus encourages blended learning
by way of providing access to website containing e-learning resources. In
addition, through the Audio-Visual Centers, the NPTEL course materials
are made available to the students, The University library has Digital
Library.
 Conducting of regular online workshop Under National Mission on
Education through ICT (NMEICT), MHRD, Govt. of India in SMVD
University- a remote centre through A-view software (online).
 Aakash workshop are conducted at the University.
 The University has separate telephone exchange provided by BSNL and
 telecom facility is available to all the faculty members and staff within
their offices and in their residence.

Quest for excellence

The students are motivated to excel in academics, extra-curricular activities &
cultural activities. The University has instituted awards and medals for excelling
in academics, extra-curricular activities & cultural activities. The University has
also instituted a separate award and a medal alongwith cash prize to be given to
the Best Girl Student in every academic year. Besides University also wards
scholarships in the shape of Students Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme
whereby 10% of the topper students have been provided with tuition fee wavier
ranging from 100% to 10%. The students are given best of the infrastructure
facilities for sports and on the sports equipments including special diet and
services of sports coaches for excelling in sports activities at inter-University,
state, zonal and national level.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 Does the university have a perspective plan for development? If yes,
what aspects are considered in the development of policies and strategies?

Reply: The world has seen a radical change over the period of last two decades.
With the rapid change in the technology, particularly in communication,
information and networking there has been major changes in the various
dimensions of the social, scientific, political and business/economic facets of our
lives across the globe. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has been established to
contribute to the world in general and India in particular through excellence in
scientific, technical and study of business and their specialized branches. The
University has a clear laid out plan for development in order to serve as a valuable
think-tank in providing solution to pressing issue/problems confronting society,
industry and environment. In respect of the development of policies and strategies
the University has clearly laid out its vision, mission and objectives.
Vision of the University: “Establishment of a Scientific & Technical
University of Excellence to nurture
young talented human resource for the service of
Indian Society & World at large preserving the
integrity and sanctity of human values.”
Mission of the University: “The Mission of the University is the pursuit of
Education, Scholarship and Research at the
highest International levels of excellence”

Objectives of the University:

 To provide education and training of

excellent quality both at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels.
  To ensure that the University achieves and maintains
an international standing in both
teaching and research.

 To promote study and research in new and emerging

areas and encourage academic interaction of
the faculty and students at national and international
levels.

 To encourage close collaboration with industry and

facilitate the application of research for
commercial use and for the benefit of society.
The University has well defined strategy which is reflected in the organisation
structure and the policies adopted. The University has been promoting research
based teaching and learning and has various involvements for community
development through its organisational inputs. The specifically dedicated School
for Innovation and Community Development, Centre for Incubation, NSS
activities as mandatory activity are some of the institutional initiatives that
integrate the learning objectives with the comprehensive contribution to the
society. The University follows UGC guidelines for recruitment and leaves for the
faculty in order to match the quality standards of national level. The regular
interactive discourses with the industry enhance the exposure of the students and
the faculty and create an experiential learning environment that helps students to
compete at international level. Some of the salient aspects of strategies developed
and deployed by University are described briefly in subsequent section.

 Teaching and learning:

The University has well- crafted programs designed on the pattern of some of
the best institutions of the country. It offers programs at undergraduate levels as
well as post graduate level in the field of science, technology, business and
humanities. The University also offers doctoral and post-doctoral programs in
various streams. The well thought of syllabus for the various courses in the
programs is designed after thorough deliberations at the level of various faculty
meetings, Board of Studies of Schools, Board of Academics Research and
Consultancy, Academic Council and the Executive Council of the University.
University follows a well-organized and transparent admission system.
Admissions into various programs are through national level examinations as well
as duly constituted committees. Open credit system has been introduced in the
University under which students have been given the flexibility to opt for elective
courses offered by other schools other than their own. Structured feedback on
curriculum and teaching pedagogy has been institutionalized and feedback
analysis is being used for introducing changes in curriculum or teaching
pedagogy.
A system of peer learning, student mentoring, team building and organization
of events and student involved academic programs have been implemented to
ensure an inclusive academic ambience in each and every school. The academic
calendar is prepared in advance and executed meticulously. The conventional as
well as modern teaching methods are adopted by the faculty. The focus is more on
experiential learning, participative learning and case based learning. Student
seminars, assignments, projects, field work and internships are part of the
curriculum in majority of the programs. The students are provided with academic
guides for interaction beyond classrooms. The University has initiated Student
Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS) to inculcate work culture and
competitive spirit among the students. SMMSS has been launched for the first
time in the state of Jammu & Kashmir by any University at this scale.
The University has around 112 qualified faculty members out of which 64
faculty members are Ph.D. and more than forty have post graduate qualification.

 Research and Development:

The University has sspecial focus on sponsored and collaborative research
projects, training, consultancies and MDPs. All the faculty members, research
scholars, students, people from industry, scholars from other Universities,
scientists from research institutions are given access to research facilities in the
University. Various schools have produced 29 Ph.D. in last ten years and nearly
131 students are pursuing their Ph.D. The cumulative numbers of publication of
faculty members of SMVDU at national and international level is more than 1200.
Some of the publications are in high impact journals. The faculty members have
been able to mobilise grants of more than 10 crores in last ten years through
various national and international agencies.
For the development of the skills in research and teaching the various school
of the University has organised more than 8 refresher courses, more than 10 FDPs
in various areas such as research methodology, training sessions on data analysis,
workshops on statistical applications and orientation programs on advancements
in research.
In order to promote the various research initiatives the University has created
various facilities , such as, Centres of Excellence in Research, Centre for
Embedded Instrumentation & Networked Controls, Centre of Excellence in
Biotechnology, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, Centre for Energy
Management & Water Resources, and Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurial
Development.
The University has an exclusive Nano-technology Cell that involves faculty
members from different disciplines of science and engineering in order to promote
inter-disciplinary research in niche area of nano-technology. University has also
established an Institutional Ethical Review Board under the chairmanship of Vice-
Chancellor and members from different fields of the society in order to supervise
the ethical issues and malpractices, etc. in research.
The University is in process of establishing a Central Instrument facility for
advanced research. For exposure of scholars three is a proposal for
institutionalising Visiting Student Internship Program and Vising Students
Research Program. The University also has a plan for establishing a Human
Resource Development Centre for training the faculty members.
  Community Engagement:
The University has a unique and separate School of Innovation and
Community Development with a focus on innovative and interdisciplinary
training and capacity building. The school also focus on building the competence
of the young students of nearby local and remote areas so as to build the required
critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding science and
technology. It regularly organises DST sponsored INSPIRE program. It has also
collaborated with IIT Roorkee and other institutions of North India for a pilot
study of VSAT enabled mobile E Learning Terminals. The school is in process of
setting up one of the largest field based broadband seismological experiment in
J&K Himalaya. Also there is a proposal for setting up a community radio station
at SMVDU as an initial step for sharpening the skills of students as well as
launching base for mass communication program on the campus.
The University has an Office of Dean-of-Students which functions as a centre
to promote cooperation and fellowship among students on campus, to build their
personality and making their stay comfortable on the campus. The responsibilities
of the office include hostel administration, extra-curricular activities, welfare,
conduct, discipline, fee concessions, and health of students. In order to give the
much needed exposure to the students outside the campus, this office coordinates
different cultural and academic tours for them and arranges travel concessions for
them. The students are provided with travel allowance and other necessary kits for
their participation in cultural and sports activities organized by other Universities
/ Institutions across country.
Various extracurricular activities such as a cultural event to welcome the new
students called CONCORDANCE; the technical festival TITIKSHA; the
management festival, TATTVA; the literary festival, LITLIFE; the architecture
festival SRIJAN; and an annual cultural and sports festival called
RESURGENCE are organised on the campus.
The University has initiated NSS activities since its inception. All
undergraduate students are required to enrol for NSS in the first year. The
University also has informal organisation named as Vikalp which is a students’
initiative (supported by NSS) that runs evening classes on regular basis for
children from the neighbouring villages of the University. It also offers classes to
the children/students of local area including certain skills development, computer
literacy etc. It takes care of involving those students in cultural activities,
promotes athletics, takes care of their health through medical check-up etc. On the
National Science Day celebrations at the University, special care is taken to
involve school children from the neighbourhood.

 Human Resource Planning and Development

The University is aware of its requirement of suitable faculty and support
staff. As a policy every school of the University aspires to have the faculty student
ratio of 1:15. In terms of faculty recruitment the University follows three tier
system of UGC i.e. Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The
faculty is selected through a stringent process as per the UGC norms at all the
levels by duly established selection procedure and inviting applications through
advertisements in national level dailies. The faculty and staff is appointed on the
basis of performance; merit and high level scrutiny of applicants qualifications
and rich past experience. The vacancies are generated through a regular
consultation in a meeting of Deans and Directors chaired by Vice Chancellor and
approved by the Executive Council. The promotions of the faculty members are as
per the UGC’s Career Advancement Scheme. All the faculty members for
promotions for one level to another or through direct recruitment at various levels
have to undergo a faculty seminar at school level in front of faculty members and
the scholars.
The faculty development programs are organised on the campus and faculty
members are encouraged for taking up orientation and refresher courses. The
University has signed MoUs with many Universities and Institutions in India and
abroad for teacher and student exchange programmes leading to research, skill up-
gradation and study programmes. The faculty members are encouraged for
upgrading the skills through study leaves at institutions of repute at national and
international level.
For the development of the skills in research and teaching the various Schools
of the University has organised more than 8 refresher courses, more than 10 FDPs
in various areas such as research methodology, training sessions on data analysis,
workshops on statistical applications, orientation programs on advancements in
research in past few years.

 Industry Interaction
The University divulges its expertise also to the industry as well as the society
with the help of various development programmes. This is reflected not only in
the grants and consultancies that the University has been mobilized but also more
than 10 programmes organised by various schools in last few years. The
University benefits with the involvement of the experts from industry in Board of
Studies of various Schools as well as in Executive Council. The experts from
industry and other research and academic institutions help in curriculum design
and research and delivery. The University has signed Memorandum of
Understanding with various national and international academic, professional and
research institutes as well as industry to augment the learning process and to
develop research and development infrastructure.
The organizations mutually benefit in terms of various development programs,
consultancies and projects for themselves and training and placements for
students as well as research inputs for faculty members and researchers. Some of
the significant organizations are such as Intex Ltd., Orange Ltd.; Cadilla; Cipla;
Lupin; TCS; United Phosphorus; Prathista Industries; Water Health Pvt. Ltd;
HDFC Bank Ltd.; SBI Life Insurance Ltd.; ICICI Bank Ltd.; NIIT Ltd.; M/s
Vaishnavi Biotech Ltd; M/s Dabur India Ltd; State Forest Research Institute;
HCL; Capegemini; Phillips; L&T; SBI; J&K bank; Coca Cola; Mahindra
logistics; Mahindra First Choice etc.
SMVDU has been able to receive support from industry also for the
establishment of some of the labs such as Freescale Systems Laboratory
established in collaboration with M/S Freescale Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.
(erstwhile Motorola Semiconductors) and Xilinx Lab, established with Technical
support from M/s Xilinx Ltd.
The University encourages entrepreneurship and has proposed for a
technology based Incubation Centre with support of DST, GOI.

 Internationalisation
The University through various endeavours creates opportunities for
international collaborations for research and academic developments. In this field
the University has also executed various MoUs with international universities for
student exchange and faculty development in various areas. Some of the
significant MoUs have been with Laval University, Canada; Orel State Technical
University (Orel, Russia); Kun Shan University, Taiwan; Aachen University of
Applied Sciences (AcUAS),Germany; and RUHR-University, Bochum,
Germany.
The SMVD University also has collaboration with University of Cambridge,
UK and IISER Kolkatta for setting up major field experiment in J&K Himalayas
for crustal structure and active faulting in the region. The University has
organised various international conferences on various research topics in past few
years. With colloquium and lecture series the University invites experts from
industry and academia at international level to interact with the students. Some of
the faculty members also have the international exposure of research and
industrial experience such as for visiting Mobile Computing and Broadband
Networking Lab (MBL), National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Hsinchu,
Taiwan, (Republic of China), Post-Doctorate Fellowship San Diego University;
USA on Raman Fellowship Philips Electronics; Netherlands, Delft University of
Technology, Netherlands.
The faculty members are also encouraged to seek funds from various support
agencies for international exposure. Most of the faculty members have presented
their papers at international platforms in various countries such as Turkey, Jordan,
Sri Lanka, Canada, Netherland, China, Kuwait, USA etc. The faculty members
participate in various international conferences in India and abroad with the
support of the University through a Professional Development Allowance (PDA).
The University at various levels attempts to synergise the academics
requirements with community development. The University plans to introduce
various integrated courses and expand its academic strength over the period. With
expansion in infrastructure and academic programs as well as strong governance
the SMVD University is accelerate and deliver towards the requirement of higher
education in India.

6.2.2 Describe the university’s internal organizational structure and decision

making processes and their effectiveness.
Reply: The decision making processes of the University are made at the
appropriate levels of hierarchy. However for policy matters and those having
administrative / academic compulsion select Committee have been constitutive to
facilitate participative decision making process such as Board of Academics,
Research & Consultancy (BARC), Academics Affairs Committee (AAC),
Administrative Affairs Committee. By virtue of constitution of these committees
the decisions made are more effective these have been arrived at consensus and
not arbitrary and are therefore mutually acceptable to all the affected in the
University.

6.2.3 Does the university have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it
designed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Reply: Quality for academic matters and for support services are handled
differently and there are different policies. Policies for academics (both teaching
and research) to ensure quality are designed and developed at the level of the
appropriate bodies i.e Board of Academics, Research & Consultancy (BARC),
Academics Affairs Committee (AAC) & Academic Council. These policies are
then implemented with the approval of the Executive Council (the highest
executive body of the University). The policies are reviewed on time to time basis
as per need and as per recent developments. The University policy to ensure
quality for support services are designed through the Administrative Affairs
Committee & the Committee of Deans & Directors. These are then implemented
and reviewed as per need from time to time.

6.2.4 Does the university encourage its academic departments to function

independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?
Reply: The University provides sufficient autonomy to its academic departments
to function independently and autonomously. Adequate delegation of powers are
made in the favour of Deans of various Faculties & Directors of the Schools
through the ordinances of the University. The Directors of the School are also
have administrative power to handle administrative affairs of their concerned
school. Each school has an Academic Affairs Committee to discuss, deliberate
and recommend on the academic affairs of the school. Each School prepare its
own budgetary requirements as per the needs of the Schools on Academic Year
basis. So far as possible the University administration doesnot intervene or
meddle in the internal affairs of the Schools. However for policy matters
concerning academic and administrative affairs of concerned school can refer
these policy matter for discussion and decisions such as BARC and
Administrative Affairs Committee. The University ensures accountability of the
Schools by issuing them circulars and reminder and seeking six monthly report
from each of the School regarding their functioning and achievements. Further
accountability is also ensured through the regular meetings of Deans & Directors
chaired by the Vice Chancellor and also attended by Registrar and other
Administrative functionaries.

6.2.5 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases
filed by and against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts
of the courts on these issues?
Reply:
Status of SMVD University’s Court Cases pending adjudication before
various Hon’ble Courts at Jammu /Reasi
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Land Cases
1. Shri Mata Vaishno Hon’ble A Civil First Appeal has The Hon'ble Pending for
Devi University High been filed by the High Court final hearing.
V/s Court at University against the has stayed To be listed
Pritam Singh & Jammu. Judgment of Principal the in the weekly
Ors. District Judge, Udhampur Judgment Cause List.
whereby the compensation dated
awarded by the Collector 21.07.2008
Land Acquisition, passed by
Udhampur in respect of the
land acquired in Village Principal
Sira-Kotla for District
establishment of the Judge,
University was Udhampur.
substantially enhanced.
2 Baj Singh & Ors. Hon’ble The petitioners whose land No interim Pending for
Vs. High / shops was acquired in directions. final hearing.
State & Ors. Court, Village Sira-Kotla has
Jammu sought indulgence of the
Hon'ble Court for allotment
of four residential plots in
the rehabilitated colony on
the analogy of four shops
allotted to him.
3. S.M.V.D.S. Board Hon’ble The joint Civil First The Pending for
& ANR. High Appeals has been filed by operation of further
Vs Court the University against the Judgment hearing
Ashok Kumar & Jammu Judgment of Principal passed by
ORS. District Judge, Reasi District
whereby the compensation Judge, Reasi
awarded by the Collector and decree
Land Acquisition, for
Udhampur in respect of enhancemen
land acquired in Village t of
Kakryal for establishment compensatio
of the University was n has been
substantially enhanced. stayed by
the Hon'ble
Court.
4. S.M.V.D.S. Board Hon’ble
& ANR. High
Vs. Court -Do- -Do- -Do-
Chaman Lal & Jammu
ORS.
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5. S.M.V.D.S. Board Hon’ble -Do- -Do- -Do-
& ANR. High
Vs. Court
Charan Dass & Jammu
ORs.
6. Shiv Dass & Ors. Principal The petitioners whose land No interim At the stage
V/s District also came under directions / of framing of
Jagan Nath & & acquisition have filed the orders. issues by the
SMVDU & Ors. Session reference petition against Hon'ble
Judge, the award of the Collector Court.
Reasi Land Acquisition,
Udhampur alongwith their
inter-se dispute relating to
the ownership of acquired
land.
7. Janak Singh Vs. Hon’ble The petitioner (Janak No interim Pending for
State & Ors. High Singh) claimed to be a co- directions / further
Court sharer in the land falling in orders. hearing.
Jammu Village Sira-Kotla which
was acquired for
establishment of SMVD
University has sought
directions to Respondent
no. 1 (Commissioner /
Secretary, Revenue
Department, J&K State)
and Respondent no. 2
(Collector Land
Acquisition, Udhampur) to
make provision for re-
determination of the
amount of compensation
on the basis of award of
Court and payment of
enhanced solatium
(Jabrana) @ 30% instead
of 15% for compulsory
acquisition of land under
J&K State Land
Acquisition Act at par with
Central Land Acquisition
Act by declaring Section
23(2) as Ultra Vires being
violative of Article 19 (g)
and 300 (A) of the
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Constitution of India and
payment of Compensation
to the petitioner at a rate
determined by the District
Judge, Udhampur vide
Judgment dated
27.07.2008.

Service Matters (Faculty / Staff)

1. Akshay Tikoo Hon’ble The petitioner, who was The Writ The LPA
V/s High working as Associate Petition has against the
SMVDU Court, Professor in School of been Order dated
Jammu Biotechnology, SMVDU dismissed as 24.02.2014
had challenged his order of not of the Single
discharge from the service maintainabl Judge has
during the period of his e vide Order been
probation. dated preferred
24.02.2014 before the
by the Division
Hon’ble Bench of
High Court Hon’ble
holding that High Court,
SMVD Jammu and
University the matter is
is not a fixed for
‘State’ or an further
‘authority’ hearing.
within the
meaning of
Arcticle-12
of the
Constitution
of India and
as such not
amenable to
the Writ
jurisdiction
as neither it
is
financially,
functionally
and
administrati
vely
dominated
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by or under
the control
of the
Government
nor the
Central /
State
Government
s are
exercising
the
supervisory,
administrati
ve or
financial
control over
it.
2 Vivek Kumar Hon’ble The petitioner was working
One post of Pending for
V/s High as Sr. Technical Asstt. in
Lecturer in further
SMVDU & Ors. Court, the School of Mechanicalthe relevant hearing.
Jammu Engineering (SME),
discipline
SMVDU and included in has been
the panel of Selection of
reserved.
Lecturers in School of
Mechanical Engineering
advertised during the year
2009. However, taking in
view the non-requirement
of Lecturers in the
specialization possessed by
the petitioner (i.e.
Production), the offer of
appointment was not issued
in his favour. The
petitioner aggrieved of
non-issuance of
appointment order has filed
the petition for issuance of
appointment order in his
favour.
3. Sandeep Kumar Hon’ble The petitioner, who was No interim Pending for
Vs High working as Horticulture directions. further
SMVDU & Ors. Court, Assistant has challenged hearing.
Jammu his order of discharge
from the service during the
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period of his probation.

4. Sandeep Kumar Hon’ble The petitioner has filed a The Pending for
Vs High fresh writ petition for advertiseme further
SMVDU & Ors. Court, obtaining directions for nt hearing.
Jammu quashing the advertisement notification
dated 07.05.14 so far as it in so far as
advertises the post of it pertains to
Horticulture Assistant on the post of
the ground that in case the Horticulture
advertised post of Assistant
Horticulture Assistant is has been
filled up then the pending stayed.
writ petition as at S.No. 3
above will become
infructuous.
5. Daulat Raj & Ors. Hon’ble The petitioners have No interim Pending for
Vs High challenged their directions. further
State & Ors. Court, disengagement as Hostel hearing.
Jammu Supervisors on temporary
and adhoc basis, which was
ordered owing to non-
availability of sanctioned
posts.
6. Vikas Bhola Hon’ble The petitioner working as No interim Pending for
Vs. High Lecturer in School of directions. final hearing.
Shri Mata Vaishno Court, Architecture and
Devi University & Jammu Landscape Design (SALD)
Ors. was removed from the
services owing to his
involvement in a case of
Sexual, Mental & Physical
Harassment and the order
of removal has been
challenged by the
petitioner.
7. Dr. Amit Sharma Hon’ble The Petitioner, who is No interim Pending for
Vs. High working as Assistant directions. final hearing.
SMVDU & Ors. Court, Professor (Civil
Jammu Engineering) in School of
Architecture and
Landscape Design
(SALD), were suspended
owing to his prima-facie
involvement into the
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allegations of Serious Mis-
Conduct as reported by the
Director, SALD. The
petitioner has challenged
the Order of Suspension
and re-instatement of his
services.

8. Dr. Amit Sharma Hon’ble The Petitioner, who is No interim Pending for
Vs. High working as Assistant directions. final hearing.
SMVDU & Ors. Court, Professor (Civil
Jammu Engineering) in School of
Architecture and
Landscape Design
(SALD), has challenged
the selection and
appointment of Mr. Aditya
Kumar Singh as Associate
Professor in School of
Architecture and
Landscape Design (SALD)
alongwith his appointment
as Director, SALD. The
petitioner while seeking
quashment of above
selection and appointment
of Mr. Aditya Kumar Singh
has also prayed for his own
re-designation /
appointment as Associate
Professor (Civil
Engineering) in School of
Architecture and
Landscape Design
(SALD).
9. Dr. Amit Sharma Hon’ble The petitioner working as The Hon'ble Pending for
Vs. High Assistant Professor, SALD Court vide final hearing.
Shri Mata Vaishno Court, presently under suspension interim
Devi University Jammu has challenged the Show- order dated
Cause notice of proposed 12.07.2013
penalty of Removal from has directed
the services of the to maintain
University. status-quo.
10. Dr. Pallav Sharma Hon’ble The Petitioner has The Hon'ble Pending for
Vs. High challenged the recovery of Court has further
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Shri Mata Vaishno Court, excess amount of salary directed that hearing.
Devi University Jammu drawn by him owing to the present
wrong fixation. status of the
petitioner
shall not be
disturbed
with further
direction
that the
recovery
shall defer
till next date
of hearing.
11 Dr. Vidhushi Hon’ble The Petitioner has The Hon'ble Pending for
Kapahi High challenged the recovery of Court has further
Vs. Court, excess amount of salary directed that hearing.
Shri Mata Vaishno Jammu drawn by him owing to the present
Devi University wrong fixation. status of the
petitioner
shall not be
disturbed
with further
direction
that the
recovery
shall defer
till next date
of hearing.
12 Himank Nargotra Hon’ble The petitioner has No interim Pending for
Vs. SMVDU High challenged the directions. further
Court, advertisement notice dated hearing.
Jammu 08.05.14 hoisted on the
University website inviting
applications for faculty
positions on the grounds of
non-publishing of the same
in National newspaper.

13. Dr. Sunil Kumar Hon’ble The petitioner’s working as No interim Pending for
Wanchoo & anr. High Assistant Professors in directions. further
Vs. SMVDU & Court, AGP of Rs.8,000/- has hearing.
Ors. Jammu sought the indulgence of
the Hon’ble Court for
quashing the Order dated
25.11.13 which contains a
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condition of 12 year tenure
to make the petitioner
eligible for further
advancement as Associate
Professor in AGP of
Rs.9,000/- and to consider
the petitioner’s
advancement from
Rs.8,000/- to Rs.9,000/- on
completion of 3 years
service in terms of UGC
Regulations 2010.
Student’s Admission Cases
1. Shri Mata Vaishno Hon’ble A Civil 1st Miscellaneous The Hon'ble Pending for
Devi University Division Appeal against the Award Division further
V/s Bench, dated 10.02.2011 passed by Bench has hearing
Esha Sajgotra J&K J&K State Consumer stayed the
High Disputes Redressal order passed
Court, Commission has been filed by the J&K
Jammu by University arising out of State
complaint titled Esha Consumer
Sajgotra Vs. Shri Mata Disputes
Vaishno Devi University Redressal
whereby the State Commission
Commission while subject to
allowing the complaint had deposit of
directed the Appellants awarded
(SMVDU) to pay amount.
compensation of Rs. 4.50
Lacs alongwith interest to
the complainant (ex-
student) who was asked to
discontinue her admission
a she had not secured the
requisite limit of CGPA to
become eligible for
continuation in next
semester.

Motor Accidental Claim Case (MACT Case)

1. Noor Fatima Vs. Motor The complainant who No interim Pending for
National Insurance Accident received certain injuries directions. further
Co. Ltd. & Ors. al Claim during an accident with hearing.
Tribunal, university vehicle has
Jammu claimed compensation
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from the concerned
Insurance Company.

Status of SMVD University’s Court Cases decided by Various Hon’ble

Courts / Forums

S.No Title of the Name of

Subject Matter Details of Disposal
. Case the Court
1. Farida Vs. Motors On 20.07.2007, the University Staff The University while
Divisional Accidental bus while coming from Jammu leading its evidence
Manager, Claims towards University campus met satisfied the Motors
Oriental Tribunal with an accident near Nagrota with Accidental Claims
Insurance Jammu a private matador wherein one Mr. Tribunal that the driving
Company Raju R/o Vijaypur travelling in the license was in good
& SMVDU matador succumbed to the grievous condition and upto date.
injuries received by him during the However, the Insurance
accident. The petitioner being the Company could not lead
real sister of the deceased filed a the evidence to prove that
claim of Rs.15.00 Lacs as the driving license was not
compensation from the valid and effective (which
respondent’s viz. Insurance the concerned Regional
Company and SMVD University. Transport Officer had
The Insurance Company denied already confirmed as ‘Not
the claim on the ground that Valid’) as the University
driver of the University vehicle succeeded in concluding
was not holding valid License at the evidence and got
the time of accident as such rights closed for leading
violated the terms and conditions any further evidence
of the Insurance Policy and either by the University or
argued for fastening the liability the Insurance Company.
on the University. As such, the Presiding
Officer, M.A.C.T. vide
Order dated 30.11.2009
passed an award of Rs.
3,99,000/- (Rs.
Three Lacs and Ninety-
Nine Thousand Only)
alongwith interest against
the Insurance Company
which stands satisfied by
them without any further
appeal by the petitioner.
2. Paramdeep Hon’ble The services of the petitioner who The case was listed twice
Vs High was working as helper on before the Hon’ble Court
SMVDU & Court, contractual basis was terminated in but owing to non-presence
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Ors. Jammu accordance with the terms and
conditions of his Offer of
Engagement w.e.f. 09.01.2007
which was challenged by the
petitioner.
3. Novita Hon’ble The petitioner was working as
Sharma V/s High Section Officer. She availed leave/s
SMVDU Court, at various occasions which were
Jammu allowed to her under rules.
Thereafter, the petitioner sought
Leave without pay on medical
grounds. However, despite being
informed that no further leave shall
be allowed to her and to join duties
immediately, the petitioner
preferred to remain on unauthorized
absence from the duties as such her
services were terminated vide
Order dated 23rd August 2007.
Aggrieved of this, the petitioner
filed the petition challenging her
termination from the services.
4. Esha Hon’ble The complainant applied for
Sajgotra State undergoing the P.G. Course (M.A.
V/s Redressal Philosophy) in the year 2008 and
SMVDU. Commissi admitted in the said course. On the
on, representation of the complainant
Jammu permission was accorded by the
(J&K SMVDU to drop from appearing in
Consumer 1st Semester. The complainant was
Protection allowed to undergo 2nd Semester
Act). and she secured SGPA of 4.80 in
the 2nd Semester. However, the
complainant was not allowed to sit
in the 3rd Semester on the ground
that she had not secured the limit of
CGPA of 5 to become eligible for
continuation to 3rd Semester. She
was accordingly directed to
discontinue her admission in the
above said course. Aggrieved of
Details of Disposal
of the petitioner or his
Counsel and persistent
arguments by the Standing
Counsel SMVDU, the
petition was dismissed in
default vide Order dated
02.07.2010 and thereafter
no restoration petition was
filed which is now time
barred.
The petitioner has
withdrawn her petition to
approach respondent
University to seek
redressal of her grievance
vide Hon’ble High Court
Order dated 29.11.2010
which stands settled in the
shape of revalidation of
one month’s salary in lieu
of Notice Period, C.P.F.
accumulations etc.
An appeal before the
Hon’ble Division Bench,
J&K High Court has been
filed and the operation of
the order passed by the
Hon’ble State Redressal
Commission, Jammu has
been stayed subject to
depositing of the Awarded
amount.
S.No Title of the Name of
Subject Matter Details of Disposal
. Case the Court
above, the complainant filed a
complaint U/S 10 of J&K
Consumer Protection Act seeking
compensation of Rs.72.00 Lacs
comprising different heads viz. loss
of career, mental harassment,
physical harassment and refund of
all the tuition fee/ hostel charges.
However, the J&K State Consumer
Disputes Redressal Commission,
Jammu allowed the complaint and
vide its decision dated 10.02.2011
directed the Respondent University
to reimburse the complainant Rs.
4.50 lacs alongwith Rs. 4000/-
towards Litigation charges.
5. Vikas Hon’ble The petitioner working as Lecturer Considering the Status
Bhola Vs. High in School of Architecture and report filed by the
Roop Avtar Court, Landscape Design (SALD) found University in the matter,
Kaur & Jammu involved in a case of Sexual the case was dismissed of
Anr. Harassment under Gender by the Hon’ble Court
(APSWP Sensitization Committee Against during November 2012.
No. Sexual Harassment (GSCASH).
41/2012 & The petitioner filed an appeal
IN CPW before the Appeals Committee
No. constituted under Rule X (3) of
93/2012) GSCASH. Aggrieved of non-
disposal of his appeal by the
Appeals Committee, the petitioner
filed a writ petition no. 40/2012
which was disposed of by the
Hon’ble High Court vide its order
dated 29.02.2012 with the
directions to the Appeal Committee
to dispose of the Appeal within one
week. Pursuant to the above
directions of Hon’ble High Court,
the Appeals Committee disposed of
the Appeal within the stipulated
time period of one week and the
same was forwarded to the office of
Hon’ble Chancellor, SMVDU
through Registrar, SMVDU. The
petitioner not satisfied with the
above, filed a Contempt petition
which was disposed of by the
Hon’ble High Court vide its order
S.No Title of the Name of
Subject Matter Details of Disposal
. Case the Court
dated 10.04.2012 with the
directions to the respondent
university to report the compliance
of the Hon’ble High Court Order
dated 29.02.2012. Pursuant to the
above directions, the requisite
Compliance Report stands filed
before the Hon’ble High Court. The
petitioner again filed a Civil
Miscellaneous application for
revival of contempt petition before
the Hon’ble High Court. The
Hon’ble High Court vide its order
dated 03.07.2012 directed to file a
Status Report on the orders issued
by the Competent Authority on the
petitioner’s appeal. Pursuant to the
above directions of Hon’ble High
Court, the Requisite Status Report
stands filed before the Hon’ble
High Court.

6. Vikas Hon’ble The petitioner working as Lecturer The case was listed before
Bhola Vs. High in School of Architecture and Hon’ble High Court on
SMVDU & Court, Landscape Design (SALD) owing 14.12.2012. However,
Ors. (SWP Jammu to his involvement in a case of Hon’ble High Court
No. Sexual, Mental and Physical taking into consideration
2664/2012) Harassment was required to be the order of removal dated
removed from the services in terms 12.12.2012 already passed
of decision taken in the 18th by the respondent
meeting of Executive Council held University dismissed the
on 01.09.2012. Accordingly, a petition as withdrawn with
Show-Cause notice of the proposed the liberty to the petitioner
punishment of removal was served to challenge the order of
on the petitioner. The petitioner removal.
challenged the same before the
Hon’ble High Court.
7. Mohinder Hon’ble The services of petitioner were The writ petition was
Kumar vs High engaged as Driver on dismissed by the Hon’ble
SMVDU & Court, contractual/temporary basis on six High Court vide its Order
Ors. (SWP Jammu monthly basis with regular breaks. dated 04.09.2013
No. However, the period was not observing that no case of
2742/2010) extended after the completion of six interference is carved out.
months period owing to reasons of
indiscipline on his part which was
S.No Title of the Name of
Subject Matter Details of Disposal
. Case the Court
established through an Enquiry. The
petitioner had approached the
Hon’ble High Court for
continuation and regularization of
his services as Driver at SMVD
University.
8. Oma Devi Hon’ble The services of petitioner who is The writ petition was
vs State & High wife of Mohinder Kumar were dismissed by the Hon’ble
Ors. (SWP Court, engaged as Hostel Supervisor High Court vide its Order
No. Jammu through M/s Good House Keeping dated 04.09.2013
245/2011) Contractor were replaced by the observing that no case of
Good House Keeping Contractor. interference is carved out.
The petitioner had approached the
Hon’ble High Court for
continuation and regularization of
her services as Hostel Supervisor at
SMVD University.
9. Mohinder Hon’ble The petitioner had filed a Contempt The contempt petition
Kumar vs High petition for non-compliance of the disposed of in terms of
RNK Court, interim orders dated 27.11.2010 Hon’ble High Court’s
Bamezai & Jammu passed by the Hon’ble High court Order dated 04.09.2013 in
Ors. regarding maintaining status quo in SWP No. 2742/2010
(SWP No. respect of the petitioner as also in which has been dismissed
49/2011) respect of the accommodation by the Hon’ble Court.
retained by him.
10. Oma Devi Hon’ble The petitioner had filed a Contempt The contempt petition
vs RNK High petition for non-compliance of the disposed of in terms of
Bamezai & Court, interim orders dated 07.02.2011 Hon’ble High Court’s
Ors. Jammu passed by the Hon’ble High court Order dated 04.09.2013 in
(SWP No. regarding maintaining status quo in SWP No. 245/2011 which
47/2011) respect of the position of the has been dismissed by the
petitioner. Hon’ble Court.
11. Akshay Hon’ble The petitioner was working as The Writ Petition has been
Tikoo High Associate Professor in School of dismissed as not
V/s Court, Biotechnology, SMVDU. During maintainable vide Order
SMVDU Jammu the period of his probation, his dated 24.02.2014 by the
(SWP No: performance was found to be “Not Hon’ble High Court
1815/2008) Satisfactory” as such the probation holding that SMVD
was extended further. Even after University is not a ‘State’
extension of period of probation, or an ‘authority’ within
his overall performance was found the meaning of Arcticle-
to be “Very Poor” by the Appraisal 12 of the Constitution of
Committee and with the India and as such not
recommendations of Appraisal amenable to the Writ
Committee approved by the jurisdiction as neither it is
Hon’ble Chancellor, SMVDU, the financially, functionally
 S.No Title of the Name of
Subject Matter
. Case the Court
petitioner was discharged from the
services of SMVD University w.e.f.
23.12.2008 in terms of Clause-1 of
terms and conditions governing his
appointment. Aggrieved of the
above, the petitioner has filed the
writ petition before the Hon’ble
Court thereby challenging his Order
of discharge from the services of
the University.
Details of Disposal
and administratively
dominated by or under the
control of the Government
nor the Central / State
Governments are
exercising the supervisory,
administrative or financial
control over it.

6.2.6 How does the university ensure that grievances / complaints are
promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to
analyse the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder-
relationship?
Reply: Yes. A Grievance Redressal Committee has been constituted for the
purpose of ensuring transparency in admission and with the objective of
preventing unfair practices and also to provide a mechanism to the students for
redressal of their grievances.

The constitution of the Grievance Redressal Committee as under:

 Dean, Faculty of Engineering (Chairman)
 Dean, Faculty of Management
 Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
 Dean, Faculty of Sciences
 Chief Proctor SMVDU
 Section Officer Legal (Member Secretary)

The grievances as and when received are forwarded to the above committee for
their examination and proper redressal. The University being resident in nature
promote a gender-sensitive environment. It has established a committee called as
Gender Sensitization Committee against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) for
providing of mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment. The
senior most female faculty member of the University is nominated as the
chairman of GSCASH. The other constitution of GSCASH includes Two faculty
members ( at least one women) specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One
woman officer and one woman staff member, Two Wardens( at least one women),
Two students ( at least one woman) specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One
eminent women academician from outside the University & One women
representative of an NGO. The functions of GSCASH are as under:
 Gender Sensitization and Orientation.
 Crisis Management and mediation.
 Formal Inquiry and redressal.
A Complete set of rules and procedures have been provided for functioning of
GSCASH and the provision of these rules and procedures apply to all students,
academic staff, non-teaching staff on rolls of the University as well as to
residents, service providers and outsiders who may be within the territory of the
University at the Time of Commission of act. These rules and procedures also
provides the penalties to be imposed and provision for appeal. The GSCASH also
conducts Gender related sensitization workshop from time to time at University
Campus.

6.2.7 Does the university have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback
on institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?
Reply: The University has a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the
students. The University has devised a Students Feedback form whereby at the
end of the Academic Year , the students fill up the feedback form and rate the
faculty the faculty members on various parameters such as Teaching, Reference
books suggested, Teaching aids used, Working examples, Written Material etc.
and the rating is done as Excellent/Good/fair/Not satisfactory. The feedback so
obtained from the students is evaluated upon and the assessment of the faculty as
rated by the students is worked out. The assessment/evaluation of the faculty by
the students is communicated to the faculty members concerned and are advised
to improvise upon those areas in which they do not obtain a good rating. Also the
evaluation feedback results reflect while assessing the Annual Appraisal form of
the faculty which in term effects their promotion avenues under Carreer
Advancement scheme.

6.2.8 Does the university conduct performance audit of the various

departments?
Reply: The University conducts performance audit of the various Schools. The
Schools are required to submit six monthly reports of the Schools on the various
issues which covers research, status of the students, projects sanctioned to the
School's faculty, reporting of various workshops/seminars/conferences etc. held in
the School.

6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the university to identify the
developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?
Reply: Not Applicable

6.2.10 Does the university have a vibrant College Development Council

(CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail
its structure, functions and achievements.
Reply: Not Applicable

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development
of teaching and non-teaching staff?
Reply: The following efforts have been made to enhance the professional
development of teaching and non-teaching staff
 Faculty development program for teaching staff are organized at the
University by the Faculty of Management.
 Faculty members are also encouraged to attend the Faculty Development
Programmes (FDP), national and international conferences for research
 paper presentation and are provided financial assistance for the same.
 Various Refresher courses, Management development programmes, Short
term courses, Training programmes etc. are organized for the non-teaching staff
of University for improving their technical/administrative skills for the purpose.
 Professional development allowance (PDA) @ Rs. 50,000/- per annum is
given to the faculty members.
 Faculty members of University are also encouraged to apply to Post-
Doctoral fellowship in India and abroad. If selected, they are allowed to proceed
on deputation/study leave for pursuing Post-Doctoral fellowship.

6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by
the university? List the important decisions.
Reply:
 Yearly appraisal is done for monitoring of performance of the faculty in
the field of academic, research and allied activities.
 The University has devised a special format for assessing the performance
of the teachers on different relevant parameters. The feedback from the students,
in this prescribed format, are obtained on semester basis regarding the course
and the faculty teaching them on different parameters.
 The appraisal of the faculty comprises of :
 Self-analyses of the activities undertaken and the achievements, remarks
of the immediate superior, being the Director of the School, remarks of the
concerned Dean of the Faculty, remarks of the Appraisal Committee and
decision of the Vice Chancellor.

For non-teaching staff of University, yearly appraisal is done based on a

framework evolved which assesses the performance of the concerned staff on
various parameters viz: Timely disposal of work, Communication skills with the
colleagues, technical efficiency.

The outcome of above system of appraisal methods adopted by the university are as
under:
1. The faculty members get the opportunity of promotion though Career
Advancement Scheme (CAS).
2. The faculty members are advised to improve upon their weak areas of
teaching and allied activities.
3. The efforts of the faculty members who receive outstanding rating in the
appraisal are appreciated by the Competent Authority and subsequently
they are provided a letter of appreciation.
4. The non-teaching employees as outcome of their appraisal are advised to
strengthen upon their shortcomings. Those performing exceptionally well
are given a letter of appreciation by the Competent Authority.

6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non- teaching
staff? What percentage of staff have benefited from these schemes in the last
four years? Give details.
Reply: The various welfare schemes for the teaching and non- teaching staff are as
under:
 Medical Reimbursement for self and dependent family members.
  Medical Aid Centre which functions round the clock for the staff of the
University (especially residing in the campus).
 Professional development allowance (PDA) @ Rs. 50,000/- per annum is
given to the faculty members.
 Advance from the Employer Provident Fund (CPF) of the employees.
 Facility of staff bus for commuting of staff.
 Facility of mini buses for residents of campus for commuting of their
children from camps to near by schools and back.
 Providing of rent free staff quarters in the University campus.
 Providing of 'child care leave' and 'maternity leave' to the female
faculty/staff of the University.
 Providing of paternity leave to the male employees.
 Relaxation of fee for the employees admitted to the part-time Ph.D.
Program in the University.
 Availability of two ambulances round the clock in the University for the
purpose.

 More than 70% of the staff have benefited from these schemes in the last
four years.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and
retaining eminent faculty?
Reply: The measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent
faculty are as under:
 The University provides the UGC scale and Career Advancement Scheme
(CAS) to the Faculty members besides giving the advance increments to
the faculty who are Ph.D. Holders.
 The University provides all the facilities in the campus such as fully
furnished rent free residential quarters, a clean and pollution free
environment, 24 hrs electricity and water supply, ample opportunities for
infrastructure and research, good library facilities, individual PC's, internet
connectivity, Wi-Fi, Professional Development Assistance to the faculty
members, re-employment of efficient senior faculty members after
superannuation.
 A Committee has been constituted to recommend providing of pensionary
benefits to the senior faculty members to attract and retain them.
 Faculty are also permitted to proceed for Post-Doctoral fellowship in the
institutes of repute within India as well as abroad.

6.3.5 Has the university conducted a gender audit during the last four
years? If yes, mention a few salient findings.
Reply: Although the University does not conduct the gender audit. However, it
has taken number of measures for protecting and promoting the interests
of the female gender:
 Recruitment of faculty/staff in the University are made, in view of
keeping/maintaining good proportion of females in the strength of
teaching/non-teaching staff of University.
 The university sensitizes the needs and welfare of the women staff and
students of the University and gives due consideration to the gender
 issues.

6.3.6 Does the university conduct any gender sensitization programmes

for its faculty? Reply: The University being resident in nature promote a gender-
sensitive environment. It has established a committee called as Gender
Sensitization Committee against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) for providing of
mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment. The senior most
female faculty member of the University is nominated as the chairman of
GSCASH. The other constitution of GSCASH includes Two faculty members ( at
least one women) specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One woman officer and
one woman staff member, Two Wardens( at least one women), Two students ( at
least one woman) specially elected to serve on GSCASH, One eminent women
academician from outside the University & One women representative of an
NGO. The functions of GSCASH are as under:
(a) Gender Sensitization and Orientation.
(b) Crisis Management and mediation.
(c) Formal Inquiry and redressal.

A Complete set of rules and procedures have been provided for functioning of
GSCASH and the provision of these rules and procedures apply to all students,
academic staff, non-teaching staff on rolls of the University as well as to
residents, service providers and outsiders who may be within the territory of the
University at the Time of Commission of act. These rules and procedures also
provides the penalties to be imposed and provision for appeal.

The GSCASH also conducts Gender related sensitization workshop from time to
time at University Campus.

6.3.7 What is the impact of the University’s Academic Staff College

Programmes in enhancing the competencies of the university faculty?
Reply: The University has submitted its proposal (in the prescribed format) to
UGC for sanction of Academic Staff College (Human Resource Development
Centre) at the University and the approval of which is likely to be received
shortly.

Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective

and efficient use of financial resources?
Reply: All the funds are utilized by following laid down procedures, rules and
regulations as per the Statues & Purchase Rules of the University. The purchase
proposals duly recommended by School Level/Department Level Committees are
approved by the Registrar/ Vice Chancellor as the case may be. Payments are
processed after due inspections of material received, issuance of GR’s & after
undertaking internal audit. Expenditure is being incurred at different levels as per
delegation of authority and is monitored by the Finance Wing headed by the
Finance Officer.

6.4.2 Does the university have a mechanism for internal and external audit?
Give details.
Reply: University has an effective internal Control mechanism under which each
document involving financial implications is duly scrutinized and then only
processed further for payment. The Annual accounts of University are being
audited by independent Chartered Accountant firm, which is designated as
Statutory Auditors of University, on annual basis.

6.4.3 Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any
major audit objections, if so, how were they addressed?
Reply: University’s Annual Accounts are being audited by University’s Statutory
Auditors annually. There are no major audits Objections in audited accounts.
However, minor comments related to audited accounts are usually discussed in
University’s approved Bodies viz Finance Committee & Executive Council for
taking corrective measures, required if any.

6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic

and administrative activities of the last four years.
Reply: The Audited Income & Expenditure statements of SMVD University for
the last four years are enclosed.

6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the university for resource mobilization.
Reply: Major chunk of University funds are raised from Student’s fee receipts.
Appropriate hike in fee structure on annual basis is planned to cover the
inflationary trends. Idle funds are invested in the form of FDRs at competitive rate
of interest offered by banks to earn maximum return on deposits.

6.4.6 Is there any provision for the university to create a corpus fund? If yes,
give details.
Reply: A Corpus Fund to the tune of Rs.20.00 Crore ( Rupees twenty Crore only)
has been created by the University.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Does the university conduct an academic audit of its departments? If

yes, give details.
Reply: No formal academic audit of the the various schools is done. However
all School of study are required to submit their six monthly progress regarding
the functioning, achievements & future plans of the Schools. These are then
put up to the Competent Authority after due verification and the important
issues are put up for consideration in BARC.

6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific

measures have been taken by the university to improve teaching, learning
and avaluation?
Reply: The University does not conduct an Academic Audit.

6.5.3 Is there a central body within the university to continuously review

the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of
operations and outcome?
Reply: The University has constituted a School Academic Affairs Committee
(SAAC) in all the School of study for reviewing the teaching learning process on
continuous basis. All the faculty concernedare the members of SAAC. The SAAC
meets regularly and all the issues related to academics including teaching learning
process are discussed upon and deliberations are made for continuous
improvement of the process as per the need and in the light of new developments.
The recommendations of the SAAC are then put up before the Board of Studies of
the concerned School. Each School has a Board of Studies (BOS) which
comprises of concerned Dean of Faculty, Director, All Faculty Members, One
Faculty Member from a School of allied discipline and two to four external
experts in the relevant field from outside the University. The Board of Studies is
the final authority for recommending the revision of academic curriculum starting
of new courses and all academic matters particularly teaching learning process.
The recommendations of the BOS are approved by the Academic council.

6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance

strategies and processes?
Reply: IQAC constituted earlier is being re-constituted. The quality assurance
strategies and processes of IQAC are being formulated.

6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the
statutory authorities of the university for implementation?
Reply: Nil

6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so,
mention any significant contribution made by such members.
Reply: NA

6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic
growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society?
Reply: NA

6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative
and academic departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.
Reply: For the periodic review of administrative and academic departments,
subject areas, research centres, etc. following policies are in place:
• Academic Affairs Committee and Board of Studies has been constituted
for each of the School to review academic issues.
• Administrative Affairs Committee has been constituted to review
administrative issues.
• The meeting of the Academic Council are held twice a year, which is the
highest decision making body for Academic issues.
• The meeting of the Executive Council are held twice a year chaired by
Hon'ble Governor of the J&K State and Chancellor of the University which is
the highest decision making body.
Criterion VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the university conduct a Green Audit of its campus?

Reply:
a) While no official 'Green Audit' of campus is carried out in the University.
However, there in place is a 'National Service Scheme Committee' in the
University which is devoted to identify various environmental issues in
the vicinity of the Campus and to devise and implement effective
measures for the same.

b) 'National Service Scheme Committee', in collaboration with International

Volunteer Foundation Jammu has conducted Environmental Awareness
Campaign two times in the year 2014 to aware the local public about their
responsibilities towards environment which is an integral part of human
life.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the university to make the campus
eco-friendly? Reply:
∗ Energy conservation
 The School of Energy Management of University has taken certain
measures towards the objective of Energy Conservation and in pursuance
to this endeavour, the School of Energy Management, in collaboration
with National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Formerly,
Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), has installed “Solar
Radiation Resource Assessment (SRRA) station” in the campus for
assessing the solar insolation in the campus and harnassing of the same for
evolving technology of 'Solar Photovoltaics', in the University for the
purpose of Energy conservation to the considerable extent.

∗ Use of renewable energy

 The University has recently signed MoU with Sardar Swaran Singh
National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSS-NIRE), Kapurthala in this
endeavour.

∗ Water harvesting
The University has a facility of Rain Water harvesting in the reservoir made for
the purpose and utilize the same for various related purposes.

∗ Check dam construction

 The construction of one Check dam across one of the drainage in the
campus is under process for the purpose of breaking the flow of rain
water during the monsoons, and allowing the same to seep into the
soil and to avail the followng advantages:
(a) Storing of surface water for use both during and after the monsoon.
(b) ground water recharge of the area as recharge of water helps in raising
the water table in the area and for availability of water ensures for
increase of agricultural yield in the agricultural land lying in the
 vicinity in the campus.

∗ Efforts for Carbon neutrality

(a) In order to reduce pollution trees are planted on the campus is planted
periodically by the NSS volunteers.
(b) Further, the University allows only restricted entry of vehicles as to keep
carbon emmissions at a check.

∗ Plantation
 NSS volunteers as a part of their Community Service take active
participation in the plantation of the campus and as a result of the same,
the University is well traversed with vegetation all around.

∗ Hazardous waste management

 The University reviews the campus regularly and take necessary actions
for better disposal of wastes.

∗ e-waste management
 A exclusive Committee is constituted in the University for disposing off
electronic products which are nearing the end of their useful life.

∗ any other (please specify) : Nil

7.2 Innovations

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years
which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the university.
Reply: The University has introduced the following innovations in the Academic
System of University which have proved for beneficial on the functioning of the
university:

a) The University has introduced a system of 'Summer Semester' of 8

weeks duration during the summer break period, in the interest of the
students, whereby students can re-register for backlog courses and courses
with lower grade scoring, thereby avail & utilize the vacation period for
improving their CGPA and clearing their backlogs for timely completion
of their UG/PG degree programs at SMVD University with improved
CGPA.
b) Management of academic processes like registration, grade management
through the specialized online system and software. Further, a 'Payment
Gateway' has also been developed in the University for enabling the
student to deposit the fee or any amount for the purpose through online
mode.
c) Board of Cultural Activities (BCA) have been constituted in the University
for promoting the participation of the students in the Cultural and Sports
activities.
d) The University has devised specific provisions for sponsoring the students
of University for their participation in the National and International
conferences for presenting their research papers.
 e) The University has constituted Student Affairs Council (SAC) for
recommending new academic developments and dealing/resolving various
issues of the students in the School.
f) Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS) and Board of Postgraduate
Studies (BPGS) has been constituted in the University (besides Faculty
Research Committee (FRC) at each College level), for deliberating upon
and recommending/devising various strategies/policies for the advancing
the academic system of the University both academically and
technologically.
g) The University has started following Scholarship/Assistantship program
for encouraging the students/research scholars, as an incentive to improve
their academic performance:
I. For the purpose of intake of quality Ph.D. Research scholars, Full
Time Research Scholars (having UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE
qualification) are paid Assistantantship @Rs. 14000/- per month for
first two years and Rs. 15000/- per month for next one year (as per
UGC guidelines) along with a contingency of Rs. 12,000/- per year for
the initial two years and a total of Rs. 25,000/- for the third year or till
the time he/she submits the Ph.D. thesis.
II. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has initiated Student
Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme (SMMSS) to granting tuition
fee waiver (upto 100%) to the meritorious students in each
class/program of University. In this manner, the students are strongly
motivated to improve their academic performance.

7.3 Best Practices

The two major Best Practices which have contributed to better academic and
administrative functioning of the University are as follows:

Title of Best Practice - 1

Professional Development Assistance (PDA)

Objectives of the Scheme

The objective of the Practice is:

The University has made a provision for providing Professional Development

Assistance (PDA) to the Faculty Members for their professional academic
development in terms of their research paper presentations or chairing sessions
in National / International conferences. PDA includes the travel cost, conference
registration fee, membership fee of Professional bodies, buying of subject
related books/Journals/including computer related scientific equipments and
subscription to academic Journals.
The Amount

The sanction of PDA in favor of Faculty Members of SMVD University is to the

extent of Rs. 50,000/- per annum for each Faculty Member, i.e., Rs. 1,50,000/- for
a block period of three years (2014-2017) with effect from 1st April, 2014 till 31st
March, 2017.

The Practice

A survey of the academic rules and regulations of large number of

Universities/Institutions of repute in India and Abroad indicated that this kind of a
practice was financially helpful for their Faculty Members /Scientists.

The implementation of the system is based on the criteria as given below:

i. The financial support under PDA for attending National/International

Conference will be subject to Faculty member either presenting a paper or
chairing a session in his/her area of specialization in the said conference. It
is essential that the theme of the Conference should be relevant to the
concerned faculty Member’s professional field of teaching and research.

ii. He/she should have published at least three research papers in

reputed/refereed Journals/Conferences of repute in the preceding three years
from the date of first application in the block period of three years. This is a
onetime requirement of the entire block of three years.

iii. The maximum ceiling for utilization of PDA in the first year would be Rs.
0.50 lacs which would be carried forward to the next year in the block
period (in case of under/non-utilization). The amount of PDA available to
the faculty shall however, not exceed the maximum limits of Rs. 1.5 lacs in
the third year of the block period.

Evidence of Success

The results indicate the successful utilization of the funds granted under PDA to
the Faculty Members of SMVD University. A total of 21 Faculty Members of
SMVD University have benefitted from the Practice in a short span of one year
since its implementation. The Assistance has been availed for the following
purposes till date:

i. Conferences in India - 15
ii. Conferences Abroad - 05
iii. Membership of professional Societies - 09
iv. Purchase of Books & materials - 02

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

So far no problem has been encountered and the provision is facilitating and
encouraging the Faculty for more research and more international exposure for
achieving academic excellence.

Notes

The Practice has been implemented since 1st April 2014 and is being successfully
utilized. PDA is helping to the enhancement of professional activity and exposure
to diverse view points to a research problem which is very important for a
developing University.

Title of Best Practice - 2

Introduction of Summer Semester

Objective of the Practice

The objectives of introducing the Summer Semester were as follows:

i. Ensure continuation of academic activity during the vacation period for

interested students.

ii. Providing students an opportunity to do additional credits in courses of

their choice during the vacation period.

iii. Providing those students, who are on the verge of passing out but are short
by a few credits, to take / earn the requisite credits and pass out with their
compatriots rather than wasting an additional semester or year.

iv. Providing students an opportunity to retake the classes for backlog courses
during the vacation period and clear the same so that their academic
workload is not excessive during normal semester.

v. Provide students with an opportunity to retake classes in courses where

they have achieved a lower grade earlier and wish to attempt to improve
the grade.

The Context

The key contextual features and challenges addressed in designing and

implementing this practice are as follows:

i. Each School offers a multitude of courses during the normal semester,

however it is critical to identify the specific courses which each School
will be in a position to offer during the Summer Semester. This is because
during the vacation period the full strength of faculty is not available in
each School.
 ii. It then becomes imperative to identify the courses that the students may be
interested in taking during the Summer Semester so that only those
courses are offered.

iii. Further a mechanism needs to be devised at each school level to schedule

the vacation of the faculty such that sufficient faculty is available in the
school to run the offered courses.
iv. A mechanism also was required to be devised such that some incentive
was available to the faculty who were teaching these courses forsaking
their vacation period.

The Practice

A survey of the academic rules and regulations of large number of Universities

and institutions of repute in India indicated that few institutions including the IITs
had the concept of Summer Semester in their academic system. It was also
observed that it would be very difficult to implement this system for affiliating
universities and only residential universities are well placed to introduce this kind
of system.

The implementation of the system is as given below:

a. The Summer Semester spans over the complete months of June & July.

b. A student can register for a maximum of 12 credits during the Summer

Semester.

c. The interested students are required to submit their choices of the courses,
in the specified form, a week before the commencement of the summer
semester. Students can submit choices for backlog courses, for improving
grades in courses where they have passed with a low grade or take an
altogether fresh course.

d. Based on the choices submitted by the students, the schools then consider
the courses to be offered. A course may be offered in class room mode if
at-least six students have offered their choice for the same. Regular
classes are held for the courses registered. However, those students who
are on the verge of completing their degree but are falling short by a few
credits can register for additional credits on self-study basis as well where
the minimum class strength does not apply. The school also considers the
availability of faculty before making the decision regarding the courses to
be offered.

e. Once the list of courses being offered is displayed, the students register for
the semester and classes commence by 1st June. Classes are held in an
accelerated manner so that the complete syllabus is covered.

f. The faculty members associate with the teaching-evaluation process are

paid remuneration as notified earlier.
Evidence of Success

During the summer semester 2014 a total of 25 courses were offered and 67
registrations were done. This is the second time that the Summer Semester is
being held in 2015. This year 39 courses have been offered and a total of 130
registrations have been done which include cases of backlogs, improvement as
well as fresh courses. Large number of students who are on the verge of passing
out and may have had to wait for one or two additional semesters to clear their
backlog courses have been provided an opportunity to pass out with their
compatriots. The statistics clearly show that the Summer Semester is gaining
popularity with the students with larger number of students using the opportunity
to improve upon their performance and be better placed before commencement of
regular semesters.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

It was essential to ensure that the students did not see this as some kind of
shortcut to clear their backlog courses. The system was devised such that regular
classes, as they happen during the normal semester, are held. Minimum
attendance criterion applies and students undergo courses with the same rigor as
they would during the normal semester. The requirement of minimum number of
students is introduced to ensure that a formal class is held regularly.

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Besides the above two Best Practices, the other seven “Best Practices” being
followed at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, which the University would
like to include are as under:

Title of the Best Practice - 3

Students Organization

Objectives of the Practice:

The Objective of the Students Organization is to involve the students of the

University in the matters considered relevant to their holistic personality growth
and professional development through various activities in addition to their
academic programs. The Students Organization is intended to provide a policy
making platform for the students with the support of University faculty and
authorities.

The Context:

A new system for the student’s affairs has been adopted by the university recently
because there was a lack of students representation in various students activates
like sports, cultural, discipline, professional development etc.

The Practice:

The University is fully residential in character and all the students have to live in
the hostels. As the Hostels have been classified generally on the basis of gender
and sometimes UG/PG, the concept of “House” got strengthened so as to have
even distribution of activities among students when classified by the “Houses”
which is not possible by their being classified by the Hostel of residence alone.
Thus, it is considered worthy to have representatives from both channels, i.e.
“Hostels” and “Houses”. The highest level of students’ body is ‘Students Affairs
Council’ (SAC) and has its constituent Boards and Inter-hostel Committees as
follows:

i. Board for Hostel Management (BHM)

ii. Board for Sports Activities (BSA)
iii. Board for Cultural Activities (BCA)
iv. Board for Students Welfare (BSW)
v. Board for Students Publications (BSP)
vi. Board for Professional Activities (BPA)
vii. Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
viii. Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
ix. Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee

For electing the members of various Boards the elections are held to form 10
committees in each hostel. Each committee elects 5 members and these elected
members elect their Secretary who is a Member of the Hostel Affairs Committee
(HAC). For HAC the elections are also held to elect 2 HAC and 2 direct SAC
members. The HAC, consisting of 14 members elect their Secretary, who is the
member of SAC. The elections are also being held for House Sports Committee
and House Cultural Committee all 5 houses. The elected representatives of House
Sports and House Cultural Committee elect the House and Sports Secretary for
their inclusion in the respective Boards. After the elections for Secretaries of
various Boards, the highest body of Student organization, SAC is formed and the
composition of SAC will be as follows:

a. Vice Chancellor …….. Chairman

b. Dean of Students …….. Vice Chairman
c. Registrar
d. Associate Deans of Students
e. President of each Board (viz. BHM, BSA, BCA, BSW, BSP, and BPA)
f. All Wardens and Associate Wardens
g. General Secretary, SAC
h. Secretaries of all Hostel Affairs Committees (HAC) from each hostel
i. SAC Representatives (2 from each hostel)
j. General Secretaries of various Boards
k. General Secretary, Inter-hostel Disciplinary Committee
 l. General Secretary, Inter-hostel Network Affairs Committee
m. General Secretary, Inter-hostel Finance and Audit Committee
n. Assistant Registrar (Students Affairs) / S.A. Section I/C ……Member
Secretary

Evidence of Success:

The various Committees, Boards and finally SAC are formed to involve more
students in the various activities like sports, cultural, Discipline etc and to give
more power to students to solve their problems. This Student Organization helps
the hostel authorities enormously to monitor the mess facilities, sports and
cultural activities within the hostels and within the University. Encouraged from
the outcomes of the Student Organization, a point system is being prepared by the
students for the allotment of rooms in the hostels.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required:

It took some time for the students to understand the system and some problems
while holding the elections were encountered when the practice was adopted first
time at SMVDU. After this system having been in existence for one year, the
elections for the 2nd SAC (2015-16) held in March-April 2015 were very smooth
without any problem.

Title of the Best Practice - 4

Students Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Program

Objectives of the practice

The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious

students and students from the poor background in each course to enable them to
pursue professional and technical courses

The context

Universities in today’s world play an important role in overall development of

students and enhancing their skills. In order to attract good students and provide
educational and financial support to the students from poor background, every
university must offer some scholarship schemes for the benefit of students as
Scholarships allow deserving students to attain their educational goals, meet their
professional objectives and succeed to their fullest ability. Keeping this in view,
the University has initiated Student Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme
(SMMSS) from 2005 to inculcate work culture and competitive spirit among the
students.

The practice

a. Offered to fulltime degree programmes.

b. Awarded to top 10% meritorious students as per the following scheme:

i. For a class strength of 55 to 60 students = 6 students

ii. For a class strength of 45 to 54 students = 5 students
iii. For a class strength of 35 to 44 students = 4 student
iv. For a class strength of 25 to 34 students = 3 student
v. For a class strength of 15 to 24 students = 2 student
vi. For a class strength of less than 15 students = 1 student

c. Students given semester tuition fee waiver of the annual tuition fee for the
semester concerned in the following manner (in a class of 60).

i. First = waiver of 100 % of the semester tuition fee

ii. Second = waiver of 75 % of the semester tuition fee
iii. Third = waiver of 50 % of the semester tuition fee
iv. Fourth = waiver of 30 % of the semester tuition fee
v. Fifth = waiver of 20 % of the semester tuition fee
vi. Sixth = waiver of 10 % of the semester tuition fee

d. A minimum CGPA of 8.5 is compulsory for a student to be eligible for

award of SMMSS.

e. Students from poor background & securing a CGPA of 9.0 and above are
also entitled to 100% tuition fee waiver of the semester tuition fee. The student
shall however, have to show sufficient and convincing official proof to the
SMMSS Monitoring Committee members of his eligibility under the aforesaid
clause.

f. Awarded for the performance in a given semester only.

g. To the newly admitted students on the basis of their score in competitive

examination (AIEEE for B.Tech and B.Arch), performance in MAT and/or
CAT+GD+PI (incase of M.B.A. and M.B.A. (BE)), percentage of marks in
qualifying examination incase of the programmes where admissions are based
on the same. In case of the programmes where admission is not on the basis of
merit rank order of any national level entrance examination we may follow the
percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination by the concerned
candidate as the criteria for award of SAP with a lower ceiling of 80%
minimum.

h. SMMSS Committee ensures smooth implementation and monitoring of

 SMMSS scheme.

i. SMMSS scholarship is not awarded If a student is eligible to receive a

similar assistance towards tuition fee provided by some external agency.

Evidence of Success

The practice has been implemented since last ten years. Hundreds of the students
have availed the advantage of this facility. The practice is quite successful and the
parents of the students have expressed their gratitude for extending this help to
their wards. A total of nearly 1000 students on merit basis have availed this
scholarship.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

No problem has been encountered so far for implementation of this scheme.

Title of the Best Practice - 5

National level B.Tech and B. Arch Admission process

Objectives of the Practice

To have a transparent admission process that would result in attracting students

from all over India in Engineering and Architecture (UG) courses, University
became a part of National Level Process of All India Engineering Entrance
Examination (Now known as JEE main) followed by allotment of students
through central Counselling conducted each year by Central Counselling Board
(later named as Central Seat Allocation Board and this year named as JoSAA)
constituted each year by MHRD, GOI. This is the same process through which all
the premier institutions like IITs, NITs, IIITs etc admit students.

The Context

When SMVDU was established the biggest challenge was to devise a strategy so
as to make SMVDU a premier National level Institution. Among several
requirements to achieve this goal, one of the most important needs was to attract
quality students from all over and that too through a credible admission process.
GOI started centralized counselling process for NITs in the year 2003. This as a
matter of fortuitous coincidence matched with the establishment of SMVDU. A
lot of effort was put in and thus MHRD allowed SMVDU to join the said pool
from 2004. SMVDU became one of a very few intuitions of its type to become
part of the GOI administered online admission process. At times the prevailing
situation in the State has deterred some students from outside State to come and
join us although we have been able to recover from such phases time and again
indicating the resilience and success of the process.
The Practice

When SMVDU was established the people at the helm understood the need and
consciously made all-out effort to convince MHRD to allow admission to various
courses (Engineering and Architecture at UG level) through the same process as
that of the NITs as IITs system would not allow a non-IIT type institution to be in
their pool. This placed SMVDU at the National scene right from the word go.
During the past 11 years of the process the University did face several challenges,
but the uniqueness of the process was such from the year 2015-16 we shall be
admitting students through a process in which even IITs are a part now.

The students throughout the country appear in a single entrance examination

conducted simultaneously throughout by CBSE each year. The successful students
are then allowed to participate in the centralized counselling process administered
by a high powered committee constituted each year by MHRD, GOI. The
software and database is hosted by National Informatics Centre. Students have
access to this process online. Once a seat is allocated in any of the participating
institutes, they are required to report to the nearest reporting centre (SMVDU
being one of them) to complete the admission process. Lot of flexibility is
designed in the whole process to allow up-gradation of branches both within and
across the Institutes. Even the first instalment of fee is also paid at the said
reporting centre itself. The students finally go to the institute to pay the balance
fee and start attending the classes.

Evidence of Success

The evidence of success can be gauged from the fact that we have already had
students from over 24 states. Hundreds of our graduates have been placed in
companies such as TCS, IBM, HCL etc to name a few. A sizeable number of them
have done well in National level exams such GATE etc. A good number of them
have qualified and entered IAS, IES etc. Quite a few are either studying or
working in other countries such as USA, UK etc. After the establishment of
SMVDU the number of students appearing in AIEEE/ JEE has seen a steady rise.
Prior to that students from J&K would go to other states for Engineering
education and we have been able to be successful in attracting students to our
State in spite of teething problems and the fact that SMVDU was first State
University of our State to achieve this success. This has been the biggest USP of
this process as we have been able to provide much needed relief to the aspiring
students and their parents.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

The major problem was to convince the stake holders to allow SMVDU to be a
part of this National process which could be successfully achieved. The
uniqueness of this process was and has been the least dependence on the internal
resources of the University. As a result no major problems have been encountered
in the process of admissions to engineering courses.
Notes

We strongly believe and have been advocating to several Universities both within
and outside our State to adopt this best practice considering the results that we
have been able to achieve with minimal investment of effort and resources viz-a-
viz independent admission/ counselling process. According to us all it should be
mandatory for all the Universities offering such programmes to admit students
through this central pool. We would be willing to assist any University desirous of
following this process.

Any other information regarding Innovations and Best Practices which the
university would like to include

Title of the Best Practice - 6

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Medal

for Best Girl Student
Objective:

The objective of constituting such awards is manifold. The specific objectives of

the award are as follows:

a. To recognize and recompense the Girl Students who are innovative and
consistently provide excellent and consistent performance in
multidimensional field including academics.

b. To boost up the overall personality of the Girl students of SMVDU.

c. To encourage healthy competition among students who spend their most

productive time with each other.

d. To support and promote at the institution level the government’s initiatives

for the overall development of the society, particularly girls.

The Context:

The University, through these awards, encourages the bright girls to come forward
and show by example, the best qualities in leadership and comradeship. The
results show that stimulus such as these, tend to lift the performance of students
several notches. It motivates students to healthy competition not only in
academics but also within their personal lives.

The Practice

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University encourages its budding inmates with suitable
rewards. Within 11 years of its establishment, the University has instituted a
 number of awards like Chancellor’s Gold Medal, Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal,
University’s Silver Medal, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Gold Medal and
since last year, “Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Medal for Best Girl
Student”.

The 21st Meeting of the Executive Council, 2014, approved the institution of Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for offering Medal for Best Girl Student of the
SMVD University.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Medal is to be awarded to the Best Girl
Student of the Year 2014 which shall be funded by SMVDSB with weightage for
Academic & Co-curricular/Extra-curricular activities as follows:

a. Academic performance requirement: CGPA 8.0 & above.

b. Co-curricular & Extra-curricular activities on the basis of points/score

obtained by the student as per the following Award Points Table :

Award Points Table for Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

S. Event Max Level of Maximum Points for Level of

No. Pts. Achievement/ Participation
Participation
Level of Participation
Local State National International
1 Presenting 40 Best paper 4 12 24 40
paper in
Conference Paper 3 9 18 30
and Presentation
Seminars. If
best paper
awardee:
2 Participation 20 Ist Prize 2 6 12 20
in Sports 2nd Prize 1.5 4 8 15
3rd Prize 1 3 6 12
Participation 0.5 2 4 8
3 Participation 20 Ist Prize 2 6 12 20
in Debate / 2nd Prize 1.5 4 8 15
Quiz/ 3rd Prize 1 3 6 12
Conference Participation 0.5 2 4 8
(without
presentation)
4 Participation 20 Ist Prize 2 6 12 20
in Cultural 2nd Prize 1.5 4 8 15
Activities 3rd Prize 1 3 6 12
Participation 0.5 2 4 8
5 Maximum points (if Best Paper & 10 30 60 100
First prize in each activity)
Note: Summation of all points for prizes in any individual activity at the local level,
State level and National level shall not exceed the total points for that activity at State
level, National level and International level respectively.

The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 50, 000/-(Rupees Fifty thousand only), a
gold medal & certificate of award.

Evidence of Success:

So far one Student Vishakha Bargotra Entry No. 2010EEC44 will be awarded in
the coming convocation, 2015.

Problem encountered:

When girls are given special attention some queries naturally arise, which are bit
tricky to answer in an era, when the world has shrunk into a global village and
social media has revolutionized contacts and socializing and when we are
continually talking about equal opportunity and equal rights for men and women.

Why special award for Girls?

The answer lies, in maybe, because of the uniqueness of our culture and mindset
of our still predominantly patriarchal society where boys enjoy a certain degree of
preference, in spite of massive awareness campaign by government as well as
opening up of massive communication channels through internet access. We still,
unfortunately, as a society, are beset with issues such as female infanticide, dowry
deaths etc., and crimes against women are still rampant within our society.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine where we worship supreme deity in form of
divine mother, it is only natural that we encourage female students through such
encouragements and inducements. This award is an endeavor in this direction.

Title of the Best Practice – 7

Faculty Selection Procedure at SMVDU

Objectives of the Practice:

The main objective of SMVD University is to select the best Faculty who excel in
their respective disciplines in a transparent and rigorous process.

The Context:
Faculty members are the very basic pillars on which an Institution/ University is
based. SMVDU being a new University requires urgent and quick selection of
qualified faculty in various engineering, science, management and other allied
disciplines. SMVDU lays great importance on the selection of bright and
intelligent faculty drawn from all parts of India as well as the World, who excel in
their respective academic disciplines and are in tune with the latest research and
innovations in their respective fields.

The Practice:
The Faculty Recruitment process starts with publishing of a detailed
advertisement in leading National newspapers and also uploading the same on
University website.

The applications received are screened / shortlisted by a duly constituted short

listing committee based on the eligibility criteria laid down in UGC 2010/ COA
guidelines.

The constitution of Selection Committee as per University Statutes comprises of

the Vice Chancellor himself and also includes Expert Nominee of the Hon’ble
Chancellor (Governor of J&K), Expert Nominee(s) of the Executive & Academic
Councils.

The External Experts are invited from leading academic institutions/universities

of the Country, who are luminaries in their respective academic disciplines.
The shortlisted candidates are then also called to give seminar before the Faculty
of the concerned School and personal interview before a duly constituted
Selection Committee. The faculty of the School are expected to rate each
candidate individually in the prescribed format on a 5 point scale from “poor to
outstanding”. All feedback forms are duly analyzed and submitted by the Director
of the School to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. This helps the Selection Committee to
filter / select candidates for the subsequent interview.

In order to accommodate candidates from abroad, interviews are conducted on

Skype.

Evidence of Success:

Because of its dynamic recruitment procedure the University has been able to
attract nearly half of its faculty strength from states other than J&K.

The Faculty in many departments hold prestigious awards / fellowships, like,

Young Scientist Awards, Raman Post Doctoral Fellowships, Ramalinga Swami
Fellowship, Post Doc Fellowship of South Africa, etc.

Problems Encountered & Resources Required:

The major problem that the University faces in the above process is that SMVDU
being remotely located, getting the availability of External Experts for mutually
acceptable dates for conducting the Selection Committee Interviews for a
particular discipline are quite difficult and this sometimes delays the recruitment
process.
 Title of the Best Practice - 8

Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation

Objectives of the Practice

i. To improve quality and status of teaching and research.

ii. To ensure publication of papers in refereed National/International

Journals and Conferences.

iii. To evaluate the levels of knowledge and research.

iv. To monitor the progress of Ph.D. work of full time/part time Ph.D.
scholars.

v. To impress upon the Research student that their findings must be a

unique piece of research work, characterized either by the
discovery of new facts, or by a fresh interpretation of facts or
theories.

vi. To evince the candidate’s capacity for critical examination and

judgment.

The Context

Research is systematic investigation towards increasing the sum of

knowledge which may be used to promote progress of the society. To keep
up oneself in pace with the growing needs and demands has become most
essential parameter. To meet such demands a continuous research and
development of new projects has become the need of the hour.

Evaluation is the systematic assessment of the implementation and the

outcomes of a project, compared to predefined standards, as a means to
contributing to future projects and this motivated SMVDU to strengthen
the system of thesis evaluation of its research scholars through the Faculty
Research Committee (FRC) as well as the examiners appointed to evaluate
the research work of the Ph.D. students.

The Practice

At SMVDU, the Ph.D. theses are, as a regular practice, sent to the foreign
as well as Indian examiners (external/internal) for evaluation. Since Ph.D.
is the highest degree, the examiner is expected to make a thorough and
critical examination of the thesis and give an exhaustive report, justifying
its acceptance/ revision / rejection for the award of the Ph.D. degree. The
examiners are also requested to provide their observations, based on
evaluation of the thesis viz. general comments, strengths/weaknesses of
the thesis, background and relevance of the research problem, clarity of
the objectives, review of literature and aspects of the candidate’s work
which demonstrate his/her capability to carry out independent research.

The examiners are further desired to give a detailed report on the thesis as
it may help the candidate in revision / modification of the thesis as well as
for possible publication in the book form.

To come up to the expectation of the examiners evaluating the thesis, the

Ph.D. students are encouraged for at least publication of two papers, out of
which one should be first authored, in peer reviewed National/
International Journals.

The UGC-NET/GATE qualified Full Time Ph.D. Scholars of SMVDU are

given financial assistance and provided opportunity to render academic
support to their respective School / Faculty. The assistantship continues
subject to his/her satisfactory academic performance, defined by minimum
SGPA of 7.5 in the preceding semester and/or his / her satisfactory
performance in the Comprehensive Examinations, research work and
discharge of responsibilities assigned under the Assistantship Scheme.

Evidence of Success

There is a tremendous improvement in thesis writing and performance of

the research scholars. The Students come out with original findings and
responses. The practice has been sustained and the quality of the research
work has improved. There is a significant change the presentations made
by the research students. The motivation for better performance by
students in their research work would not have been possible without this
practice. Till June 2015, 33 students have been awarded degree and 15
have submitted their Thesis while 113 are actively pursuing their doctoral
work in various Schools of Science, Engineering, Management and other
Faculties.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

No major problem is being faced except that sometimes it takes time,

more than expected, from the foreign examiners in getting their consent
to be on Board of Examiners for evaluating the thesis. In some cases, it is
also observed that the level of expectation by the examiners appointed
from the overseas Universities are much higher than the research work
done by the students here.
 Title of the Best Practice - 9

Ph.D. Regulations and Ph.D. Thesis Submission

Guidelines.

Objectives of the Practice

The main objective of the university is the pursuit of education and

research at the highest international levels of excellence. Besides
providing education and training of excellent quality both at undergraduate
and postgraduate levels, one of the objectives of the university is to
promote study and research in new and emerging areas, encourage
academic interaction of the faculty and students. In order to fulfill this
objective, the university has introduced Ph.D. programme leading to a
degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in scientific, technical, economics
and management areas. To ensure that the minimum standards and
procedures for award of Ph.D. degree are followed. It is to further ensure
that the submission of the Ph.D. thesis may be in a standard format by all
the research students.

The Context

It was observed that the research scholars of the University were using
different formats and styles/fonts for compilation of their Ph.D. thesis
submitted by them with the University.

It was, therefore, felt important that all Ph.D. theses should follow
standard format as prescribed by UGC/INFLIBNET Centre for
submission of print as well as electronic version of the theses. An updated
self-explanatory Standard Template was, as such, devised with broad
guidelines for thesis preparation and its submission by the research
students at SMVDU.

The Practice

All Ph.D. supervisors are strongly encouraged that the Ph.D. thesis
submitted by their research scholars are in the standard prescribed format
and as per the broad guidelines. The Ph.D. thesis not adhering to the
prescribed format are liable to be returned to the Ph.D. supervisor/student
for re-submission in the prescribed format.

This Ph.D. Regulations at SMVDU presents comprehensive information

on Ph. D. programme of the University and every candidate is expected to
follow the procedures laid down for fulfilling the requirements of Ph.D.
programme. It is presumed that the candidates admitted to the Ph.D.
programme are aware of the basic philosophy of academic programme of
the University.
These Regulations serve as a practical guideline for Ph.D. students as well
as their supervisors which give detailed introduction on admission
eligibility, short listing and intake, registration, time limit for Ph.D. Work,
thesis supervisors, faculty research committees, performance monitoring,
procedure of comprehensive examination, financial assistance to the
students, synopsis/thesis submission, thesis evaluation, and award of Ph.D.
degree etc.

Evidence of Success

Appropriate guidance/supervision is vital to the successful completion of a

Ph.D. degree. Excellent doctoral supervision implies a partnership based
on mutual respect that benefits both Ph.D. students and their supervisors in
their research and careers.

There is an Improvement in the quality of thesis writing and performance

of the research scholars. The thesis submitted by the SMVDU research
students are appreciated by the examiners in their reports. So far no thesis
in any discipline been rejected or refused by any National or Foreign
examiner.

The Ph.D. Regulations establishes a general vision of excellent Ph.D.

supervision and provided practical information and guidance to the Ph.D.
students, supervisors and the Faculty Research Committee on the formal
and informal arrangements during the various stages of the Ph.D. program.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

No problem is experienced so far as Ph.D. thesis submission is

concerned. Whenever there is lack of understanding of and/or confusion
in the interpretation of Ph.D. rules / regulations, the same is clarified to
the concerned Ph.D. student / Supervisor.
Evaluative Report of the Department/School of Computer Science &
Engineering

1. Name of the Department : School of Computer Science & Engineering

2. Year of establishment : 2004

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

Faculty of University

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)

 B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering

 M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering
 Masters in Computer Applications (MCA)
 Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System
 Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)
Professor
2 nil nil
Associate Professors
Asstt. Professors
14 11 11
Others - - -
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,
experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designati Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./

on Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years

Dr. Ajay Koul Ph.D Assistant Wireless Adhoc 13 yrs Nil

Professor Networks
Mr Manoj Kumar MTech Assistant Computer Engg. 11Yrs Nil
Ph.D(Pursuing) Professor
Ms. Sonika Gupta MCA, Ph.D Assistant Data Mining 10 yrs Nil
(Pursuing) Professor
Dr. Sunanda Gupta Ph.D Assistant Algorithm 9yrs Nil
Professor optimization
Dr. Sakshi Arora Ph.D Assistant Algorithm 9yrs Nil
Professor optimization
Dr. Naveen Gondhi Ph.D Assistant Network Security 10 yrs Nil
Professor
Ms Pooja Sharma B.E, MBA, Assistant VANETs 12 yrs Nil
Ph.D.(Pursuing) Professor
Mr. Sanjay Sharma M.Tech. Assistant Network Security, 15 yrs Nil
Professor Image Processing
Mr. Deo Prakash M.Tech, Ph.D Assistant Sensor Networks 7 Yrs Nil
(Pursuing) Professor
Mr. Anuj Mahajan M.Tech. Assistant Web mining, 5 yrs Nil
Professor Software
Architecture
Mr. Sudesh Kumar M.Tech. Assistant Network security 4.5 yrs Nil
Professor

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors Nil

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information Nil

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

 S.No Program Student Teacher Ratio
1 B.Tech. 1:20
2 M.Tech 1:3
3 MCA 1:5
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
sanctioned, filled and actual.
S.No Support Staff Sanctioned Filled Actual
1 Academic NA NA 4
2 Administrative NA NA 1

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Wireless Network Security

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b)

international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the
names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received project-
wise.
S.No Funding Project Title Grants
Agency Received
1 UGC Secure and QoS Oriented Routing protocol for 7.68 Lakhs
MANETs

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

NIL

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;

DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. Nil

20. Research facility / centre with

a) state recognition Nil

b) national recognition Nil
c) international recognition Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies Nil

22. Publications:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international) 30

∗ Monographs Nil
∗ Chapters in Books Nil
∗ Edited Books one
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
a) Sudesh Kumar, “Wimax Technology: Security issues and
Solutions”, ISBN NO 978-3-8484-
 0840-5, Lambert Academic publisher Germany March 2012
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average ∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average 0-25 -1.00
∗ h-index 1-3

23. Details of patents and income generated Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions

a) industries in India and abroad Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial

Boards d) any other (please specify)
1) Mr Sudesh Kumar is the reviewer of International Journal on
Web Service computing(IJWSC)
ISSN:0976-9811
2) Mr Sudesh Kumar is the reviewer of International Journal on
Adhoc Networking Systems
(IJANS)
3) Dr Sunanda and Dr Sakshi is the Program Committee Member
for the upcoming International Conference on
Computing, Communication and Automation, going to be held
at School of Computer Science
& Engineering, Galgotia University, Uttar Pradesh from 15th -
th
16 May 2015
4)Paper Setter for setting the paper in the discipline of
“Information Technology” for the post of
Engineeer-IT.
5)Checking of Papers sent by University of Jammu.
6) MCA entrance exam paper setting and checking.

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation

programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).
28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects 70%

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities

 industry / institute 30%

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty
 Dr. Sunanda Received Best Paper Award in a UGC Sponsored
National Conference on Recent Trends in Information
Technology. RTIT (2009).
 Dr Sakshi Received Best Paper Award in a UGC Sponsored
National Conference on Recent Trends in Information
Technology. RTIT(2009).
 Dr Sakshi Received Best Paper Award in 5th JKSCIENCE
congress 2010.

 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows Nil

 Students Nil

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national

 International) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

The following workshops / Seminars were organised in the school
1. Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on
"Computer Networking" from 31 - 06th July, 2014 in
collaboration with IIT Bombay.
2. Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on
"Computer Programming from 16-21st June, 2014 in
collaboration with IIT Bombay.
3. Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on
"Database Management Systems" from 21st -31st May, 2013
in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
4. Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on
“Engineering Mechanics” from Nov 26, 2013 to Dec. 06,
2013 in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
5. Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on
“Signals and Systems” from 2nd-12th Jan, 2014 in
collaboration with IIT Kharagpur.
6. 2-DAY ISTE WORKSHOP ON “RESEARCH METHODS IN
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY” in collaboration with IIT
Bombay, 2nd and 9th Feb, 2013.
 7. Chaired a Session in the International Conference on
Machine Intelligence Research and Advancement, ICMIRA-
2013 from 21st of December to 23rd of December.
8. Organized One day workshop on Mobile E- Learning
Terminals on 28th of August 2010 under MHRD sponsored
NMEICT on sensitizing teachers about the importance of ICT
based education and e- Learning technologies.
9. Organized two days workshop on ERP Mission at SMVDU
under MHRD GOI National Mission on Education through
ICT November 2011.
10. Software Freedom Day for The students of on 18th September
2010.
11. Organized one special lecture on cloud computing in
collaboration with EMC2 New Delhi
12. organized two weeks ISTE workshop on Database
Management Systems from 21st - 31st May, 2013 conducted by
IIT, Bombay held under NMEICT/MHRD.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

 Work for the University and Publish for it and not for your own
self. Honour patents, copyrights and never plagiarize.
 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board
(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values
before starting work on the same.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage
Programme received
(refer to question no. 4) Male Female Male Female
Admission
B.Tech. (CSE) through CSAB 451 67 99% 100%
M.Tech. (CSE) 156 23 21 100% 100%
st
1 Batch (admitted in
2014) is yet to be
passsed
MCA 48 8 7
Ph.D. 62 08 06 25% 50%
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

. 33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
 Students are admitted to the program through the CSAB and
students from across the country apply and are granted
B.Tech. (CSE) admission based on the All India Rank obtained by them.
M.Tech. (CSE) Nil 72.7% 27.3 Nil
MCA Nil 100% Nil Nil
Ph.D. 7.69 30% 62.31% Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense
Services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive
examinations? Give details category-wise.

S.No Program Civil Service Defence Service GATE NET SET

1 B.Tech. Nil 5% 40% Nil Nil
2 M.Tech. Nil Nil 20% 20% 20%
3 MCA Course started in 2014-2015

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against

enrolled
UG to PG 10%

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D. Nil

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed
Campus selection 70%
Other than campus recruitment 20%

Entrepreneurs Nil

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 27.2
from other universities within the State 9
from universities from other States from 63.6
universities outside the country Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period - 4
38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library - NIL
b) Internet facilities for staff and students
All the PCS are on high speed internet
c) Total number of class rooms 7 at present
d) Class rooms with ICT facility 1
e) Students’ laboratories 5
f) Research laboratories 1

Manual for Self-study Universities

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/university

Name of the Student Department No of Scholars
Mr Susheel Kumar School of Computer Sc & 1
Engg.

b) from other institutions/universities

Name of the Student Department No of Scholars
Ms Nivedita Verma School of Computer Sc &
Engg. 3
Mr Sparsh Sharma School of Computer Sc &
Engg
Mr Dhrub Kumar School of Computer Sc &
Engg

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university. 10
All Gate qualified students are getting financial assistance

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. No

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,
how does the department utilize the feedback?
 Yes. The feedback is utilised by updating the curriculam after
getting is vetted through BOS and Academic Council
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how
does the department utilize the feedback?
 Yes, the department obtains feedback from the students during
faculty/ Director student Meetings conducted every Month and
initiate necessary actions / corrections
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback?
Yes, The department gets feedback from the alumni regarding
 curriculam development and technological changes

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

S. Name of the Year of at Present

No Student passing
1 Raghavendra 2009 Software Developer at Microsoft, North
Kotikalapudi Dakota, USA.

2 Arvind Aggarwal 2009 Product Manager at Buncee, Stone Brook

University, USA
3 Rooparam 2010 Yahoo
Chaudhary
4 Avaneesh Pandey 2010 Research & Development Wing Amdocs
5 Prateek Garg 2012 Doing Masters at IIT Bombay
6 Roohani Sharma 2012 Research Scholar at ISI Chennai
7 Shiraj Arora 2013 Doing Phd at IIT Hyderabad
8 Shruti Sinha 2014 Doing Ms From University of Kentucky ,
Lexington USA

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
The School organised the Following:
a) Organised a workshop on Social Aspects of Cyber Security on 11-12th of
March
b) Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on "Computer
Networking" from 31 - 06th July, 2014 in collaboration with IIT
Bombay.
c) Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on "Computer
Programming from 16-21st June, 2014 in collaboration with IIT
Bombay.
d) Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on "Database
Management Systems" from 21st -31st May, 2013 in collaboration with
IIT Bombay.
e) Organized a Two-week ISTE sponsored workshop on “Signals and
Systems” from 2nd-12th Jan, 2014 in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur.
f) 2-DAY ISTE WORKSHOP ON “RESEARCH METHODS IN
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY” in collaboration with IIT Bombay,
2nd and 9th Feb, 2013.
g) Organized and conducted a special summer course of 1 month for
students on Web Development, 2006
h) Organized a one day Guest Lecture Delivered by Mr. Abhijeet on
Linux-An Open Source Technology 2007
i) Organized a two day MHRD sponsored workshop on “NMEICT-EdRP
MISSION” , 2011 Nov.
j) Organized one week training program for Non-Teaching Staff on
“Computer Basics” , 2013

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes.
  Chalk and ICT based Teaching
 Hands on practice in Labs

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Through Feedback from students which is already in place
Student Faculty Meetings

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities

The faculty and students of this School are aware of its vision and
mission statement, which urge all its stakeholders to be socially
responsible. The students of the School in collaboration with School of
philosophy & Culture get involved in various activities to sensitize the
students about their social responsibility that goes beyond their own
career or the profitability of the organization which they may lead in
future

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

 The students have formed various clubs in consultation with

faculty members to remain abreast with current trends in
Information Technology and research
 Project based assignments for product development

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. No

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

a) Encouraging students to follow their innovative ideas and to give

them practical shape
b) Reaserch and product oriented project work.
c) Encouraging students to participate in National and International
Events

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

A) Strengths
 Diversity of Students
 Highly Educated Faculty members
 Technological awareness through various clubs and committees
 Industrial collaboration
 Using ICT Based education also
B) Weaknesses
 Increase in Fee may result in decrease in student quality
 Fewer faculties. Getting Faculty at senior level very difficult
 No School Library
  Purchase of High End software’s because of their high cost is
difficult
 Difficult to attract qualified faculty
C) Opportunities
 Scholarships for students
 Improving Quality
 Reducing delays in internal processes
 Competitive Advantage
 National Recognition
D) Threats
 Rapid Technological Change
 Obsolesce in curriculum
 Lack of Students interest
 Reduced Demand of Professionals in the Industry

52. Future plans of the department.

 Start B.Tech.(IT) and M.Tech.(Network Security) from academic
session 16-17and 17-18
 Conversion of the research facilities into centers of excellence.
 To increase the international publications.
 To Encourage faculty to complete their Ph.D. Degree
ANNEXURE-1
a) Dr. Ajay Koul
1) Attended one weeks program in Robotics at IIIT Allahabad
2) Attended one weeks Quality improvement program in Bioinformatics
at IIT Bombay from 29th of December 2013- 2nd of January 2014.
3) Attended one AICTE sponsored faculty development programme on
Advances in Information Security at IIIT Bhubaneswar from 7th -19th of
MAY 2012.
4) Attended a workshop on intelligence and Security Informatics at
International School of Information Management University of
Mysore, June 17-19, 2010.
5) Participated as invited expert in “4th Regional Workshop of MeLT
Project” a nationally coordinated project funded by MHRD, GOI at
IIT Roorkee, on 13th Feb, 2010.
6) Participated as invited expert in “2nd Regional Workshop of MeLT
Project” a nationally coordinated project funded by MHRD, GOI at
Punjab University, Chandigarh on 2nd December, 2009.
7) Participated as invited expert in “Regional Workshop of MeLT
Project” a nationally coordinated project funded by MHRD, GOI at
Punjab University, Chandigarh on 15th October, 2009.
8) Presented the results of NAS-I during this workshop. Attended a
training program on Cisco organized by M/s Spark technologies, New
Delhi and RNS Infotech in Jaipur from 18th of December 2008 to 2nd
of January 2009.
9) Attended AICTE/MHRD sponsored short term course on cloud
computing at department of computer science and engineering
b) Mr Manoj
1. Attended AICTE recognized one week short term course on Computer
Network using CCNA through ICT through ICT conducted by NITTTR,
Chandigarh during 10th - 14th March, 2014.
2. Attended AICTE recognized one week short term course on Network
Security and Firewalls through ICT conducted by NITTTR,
Chandigarh during 18th - 22nd November, 2013.
3. Attended the training on Rational Software Architect under IBM SEED
Program by IBM during 15th - 18th August, 2013.
4. Attended five-day ISTE workshop for coordinators on Database
Management Systems under NMEICT/MHRD at IIT, Bombay during
6th - 10th May, 2013.
5. Particpated in UGC Sponssored Natinal Seminar on Wireless
Communication & Networks with Special Emphasis on Adhoc & WSN
held at SMVDU, Katra during 24th - 25th March, 2012.
6. Attended a two day ISTE workshop on Aakash for Education
conducted by IIT Bomaby on 10th - 11th November, 2012 under
NMEICT/MHRD.
7. Attended two weeks AICTE sponsered Staff Development Program on
Wireless and Wi-MAX issues: Present Scenario at SLIET, Longowal,
Punjab during 5th - 16th July, 2010.
8. Attended one week AICTE/MHRD sponsered short term course on
Cloud Computing at NIT, Hamirpur (HP) during 28th Dec. 2009 to 1st
Jan. 2010.
 9. Attended one week AICTE/MHRD sponsored short term training
program on Wireless Networks at ABV-IIIT, Gwalior during 8th - 12th
December, 2008.
c) Ms Sonika Gupta
 Attended EMC Sponsored training on Storage Technology
Foundations,19th Feb-23rd Feb, 2007 1 Week
 Attended AICTE/MHRD sponsored Refresher Course on E-Content
Development and Delivery at IIIT, Allahabad from 24th June-3rd July
2008, 2 Weeks
 Attended AICTE Sponsored Faculty Training Program (under SDP
Scheme) on Applied Econometrics for Management Research at SMVD
University, Katra From July 10-23, 2009
 Attended Workshop on “High Impact Teaching Skills”- WIPRO-
MISSION 10X at SMVDU Katra from 30th Nov-4th Dec, 2009 1week
 Attended AICTE sponsored Faculty Training Program (Under SDP
Scheme)on Introduction to MATLAB and MATROX Imaging Library
(MIL) at SMVDU Katra Dec 16-29,2011 2 Week
 Attended under NMEICT, MHRD STE sponsored workshop on
Introduction to Research Methodology by IIT, Bombay at MKSSS’s
Cummins College of Engg., Pune from 25th June-4th July, 2012 2 weeks
 Attended UGC sponsored General Orientation Course at Jammu
University Jammu from July 4th – 31st July, 2012 1 Month
 Two Week MHRD, GOI sponsored ISTE Workshop on Database
Management Systems by IIT, Bombay at SMVD University,Katra from
May 21st – 31st 2013
 One Week National Workshop On “Basic Econometrics at SMVDU,
Katra from March 3rd – 8th 2014

c) Dr Sunanda
 Participated in One Week AICTE recognized Short Term Course on
“Computer Networking using CCNA through ICT”, organized by
NITTTR Chandigarh, held at SMVDU.
 Participated in IBM seed training program held at SMVDU from 15th
Aug. 2014 to 18th Aug 2014.
 UGC Sponsored Refresher Course held at University of Jammu, from
20.12.10-08.01.11, Organized by Academic Staff College, University of
Jammu.
 UGC Sponsored General Orientation Course held at University of
Jammu, from 4.7.2012-31.07.2012, Organized by Academic Staff
College, University of Jammu.
 ISTE workshop on Introduction to Research Methodologies, held at
SMVDU from 25.6.2012 to 4.7.2012, Organized by IIT Bombay.
 Two Week ISTE Workshop on Data Base Management Systems, held at
SMVDU, Organized byIIT Bombay.
d) Dr Sakshi
 Participated in One Week AICTE recognized Short Term Course on
“Computer Networking using CCNA through ICT”, organized by
NITTTR Chandigarh, held at SMVDU.
 Participated in IBM seed training program held at SMVDU from 15th
Aug. 2014 to 18th Aug 2014.
  UGC Sponsored Refresher Course held at University of Jammu, from
20.12.10-08.01.11, Organized by Academic Staff College, University of
Jammu.
 UGC Sponsored General Orientation Course held at University of
Kurukshetra, from 3.07.2013-30.07.2013, Organized by Academic Staff
College, University of Kuruksetra
 Two Week ISTE Workshop on Data Base Management Systems, held at
SMVDU, Organized byIIT Bombay.
d) Mr Sudesh Kumar
1. Participated in the One Weeks AICTE recognized short term course on
.NET TECHNOLOGIES at MIMIT, MALOUT from 08-07-2013 to 12-
07-2013.
2. Attended IBM SEED Training program at SMVDU, Katra from 15-
Aug-13 to 18-Aug-13
3. Participated in the One Weeks AICTE recognized short term course on
“Network Security and Firewall Through ICT” at NITTTR, CHD from
18-11-2013 to 22-11-2013.
4. Organized a two ISTE workshop on “Engineering Mechanics” in
collaboration with IIT Bombay, from 26th Nov, 2013 to 06th Dec, 2013.
5. Participated in the CEP course on “Coordinator’s Workshop on
Computer Networking” conducted by IIT Bombay at Mumbai from 05th
- 09th May, 2014.
6. 2 days ISTE Workshop on “Aakash for Education” Organized by IIT
Bombay, 10th - 11th November, 2012
7. Two Day’s UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Wireless
Communication & Networks (Special Emphasis on Adhoc & WSN
Organized by SMVDU, Katra. 24-25th March, 2012.
8. Two Weeks Workshop on “Effective Teaching/Learning of Computer
Programming” Organized by IIT Bombay. July, 2010.
9. Three Days National Workshop on “Biological Databases & Data
Mining Approaches” Organized by Banasthali University, Rajasthan,
Dec 18-19, 2010.
10. “IEEE International Advance Computing Conference IACC-2009”,
Thapar University, Patiala and IEEE Computer Society Delhi Section,
March 6, 7 2009.
11. International Conference on Wireless Networks & Embedded
Systems (WECON-2008), Chitkara Institute of Engineering and
Technology Patiala-140401(India). 18 -19 October, 2008.
12. National Conference on “Recent Trends in Computer Science and
Information Technology”, sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi, BCET,
Gurdaspur, Punjab, 16 August, 2008.
13. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TRENDS IN
COMMUNICATION, SVIET, Patiala (Punjab) India, Feb 2009.
 Evaluative Report of the Department / School of Electronics &
Communication Engineering

 Name of the Deptt. : School of Electronics & Communication

Engineering

2. Year of establishment : 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? :

YES, Part of Faculty of Engineering, SMVDU

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)
1. Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Communication
Engineering)
2. Master of Technology(Electronics & Communication
Engineering)
3. Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved

a) B.Tech.(ECE) is a multi-disciplinary program and involves faculty
members from Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Management,
Philosophy, Language & Linguistics, Computer Science &
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering besides Electronics &
Communication Engineering. Besides studying core courses from
these Schools, students are required to take at-least 04 Open
Electives from these schools as a part of the Program structure of
B.Tech.(ECE).

b) M.Tech.(ECE) is also a multidisciplinary program and students are

required to take at-least 01 Open Elective from any of the Schools
besides the School of E&CE as a part of the Program structure.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. No

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

B.Tech.(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) was initiated in
Academic Session 2009-10 but was discontinued after two academic
sessions as the response from the student community was not
encouraging for this program and very low rank holders only were
applying for this program. The students admitted were offered a choice
to shift to any other B.Tech. program of their choice in the university
and the program was subsequently discontinued.

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based

Credit System
The University follows the Choice Based Credit System since its
inception in 2004 as the IIT model of teaching and evaluation has been
 followed. Semester system is followed.

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

departments
The School of Electronics & Communication Engineering offers courses
which are core courses in the following programs:
1. B.Tech.(Computer Science & Engineering)
2. B.Tech.(Biotechnology)
3. B.Tech.(Mechanical Engineering)
4. Master of Computer Applications
Besides this, the students registered in the above mentioned programs
are required to take courses from various schools, including the School
of E&CE, as Open Electives also

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MIPS)

Professor

02 1
Associate 01
Professor

Assistant 15
17 15
Professor

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area

of specialization, experience and research under guidance
No. of
Ph.D./
M.Phil.
No. of
student
Years of
Name Qualification Designation Specialization s
Experien
guided
ce
for the
last 4
years

VLSI, Embedded
05
Dr. Vipan Associate Systems, Video
Ph.D. 14 Years
Kakkar Professor Processing,
MEMS
 21 Years
Wireless
(Teaching
Networks,
Mr. Sumeet M.Tech, (Ph.D. Assistant , Industry
Embedded -
Gupta Submitted Professor &
Systems, Digital
Professio
system Design
nal)

Microwave
Dr. Kumud Assistant
Ph.D. Engineering, 8 Years -
Ranjan Jha Professor
Comm. Systems.

Dr. Manish Assistant Control System

Ph.D. 11 Years -
Sabraj Professor & DSP

Microprocessor,
Wireless
Mr. Shashi
Assistant Communications
Bhushan M.Tech. 12 Years -
Professor & Signal
Kotwal
Processing,
Sensor Networks

Wireless &
Mr. Ashish Assistant Mobile
M.Tech. 13 Years -
Suri Professor Communication,
DSP

DSP, DIP, Signal

Dr. Amit Assistant
Ph.D. and Systems 15 Years
Kant Pandit Professor
,Microprocessor

VLSI Design,
Circuits &
Mr. Anil M.Tech., Ph.D. Assistant
systems , 10 Years -
Bhardwaj (Pursuing) Professor
Semiconductor
Devices.

MEMS,NEMS,V
LSI, Circuit
Mr. Neeraj M.Tech., Ph.D. Assistant
Designing, 15 Years
Tripathi (Pursuing) Professor
Modeling , CAD
Simulation

Wired/Wireless
Computer
Networks,
Mr. Swastik Assistant Embedded
M.Tech. 3 Years -
Gupta Professor Systems,
Power
Electronics and
Drives
 Wireless
Dr. Rakesh Assistant Communication,
Ph.D. 4 Years 03
Kumar Jha Professor Network
Security

Ms. Purnima M.Tech., (Ph.D. Assistant

VLSI 2 Years -
Hazra submitted) Professor

Mr. Vikram M.Tech., (Ph.D. Assistant

Digital Design 7 Years -
Singh pursuing) Professor

Communication
Mr. Sachin Assistant
M.Tech. Systems, 2 Years -
Dev Singh Professor
Microwave

Wireless
Mr. Sachin M.Tech., (Ph.D. Assistant Networks,
- -
K. Gupta pursuing) Professor Computer
Networks

Low Power
M.Tech., (Ph.D.
Mr. Vijay K. Assistant VLSI Design,
Thesis - -
sharma Professor Process Variation
Submitted)
Aware Design

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus

professors
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-
wise information
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
Program Name No. Of Students No. Of Faculty Ratio

B.Tech.(ECE) 270 17 16:1

M.Tech.(ECE) 44 6 7.5:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and

administrative staff: sanctioned, filled and actual
Sr. Academic Support Staff Sanctioned Filled Actual

1 Technical NA NA 6

2 Administrative NA NA 1

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Sr. Research Thrust Area Funding Agency

1 Wireless Communication & Networks UGC, DST, ISRO, AICTE,

 2 VLSI & Embedded DRDO, JKCST, JKSERC,
MHRD
3 Signal Processing

4
Note: Funding agencies have provided funding for establishment of
facilities, sponsored training programs and/or sponsored Research
Projects & Seminars/Conferences for propagation of knowledge

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b)

international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the
names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received project-
wise.
Sr. Faculty Project Title Funding Total Grant
Agency

1 Dr. Amit Kant Design modification

Pandit and analysis of effect
of variable
quantization on A* UGC 8.35 Lakh
Prune, KMCSP
Algorithm:- for Video
compression

2 Dr. Vipan Kakkar Development of

UGC 8.16 Lakh
Microbial Fuel Cell

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated

grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

Reply: None

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS,

DPE; DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

Sr. Project Title Funding Total Grant

Agency

1 Establishment of Centre for Embedded UGC 29.00 Lakh

Instrumentation & Networked controls

20. Research facility / centre with None

 state recognition
 national recognition
 international recognition
 21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by
industry or corporate bodies
Sr. Laboratory Name Sponsored By

1 SMVDU Freescale Systems Established in collaboration with M/S

Laboratory Freescale Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.
(erstwhile Motorola Semiconductors)

2 SMVDU Xilinx Lab Established with Technical support from M/s

Xilinx Ltd.

22. Publications:

Facu Number of Mono- Chapt Edited Books with Number Humanities Citation SNIP SJR Impact h-
lty papers graphs ers in Books ISBN with listed in International Index – Factor index
published Books details of International Complete, range / – range
in peer publishers Database Dare average /
reviewed (For e.g. Database - average
journals Web of International
(national / Science, Social
internation Scopus, Sciences
al) Directory,
EBSCO
host, etc.)

System on
Chip Design,
Dr. Lambert
Vipan 35 1 Academic
Kakkar Publishing,
ISBN:978384
7324393
Terahertz
planar
Antennas for
Future
Communicati 0.340-
Dr. 28 1.37 5(
on, Springer, 0.349- 0.193- 1.542
K.R. (International Nil Nil Nil 25 __ (Scopus Scopu
Int. 1.46 0.85 (@201
Jha Journals) Elsevier) s)
Switzerland, 3
ISBN-
13:978-
3319023403,
2014
Mr. 2
Sumeet 3 - 1 - - - - - - - - (Goog
Gupta le)
Dr.
Manish 7 - - - - 0.2-1
Sabraj
Mr.
Shashi
2 - 1 - - - - - - - - -
B.
Kotwal
Dr.
A.K 5 1 1
Pandit
Mr.
Sachin 4 2 11.5 0.94 2
K.
Gupta
Mr.
Vijay
K. 12 0 0 0 0 8 2 0.7 3
Sharm
a
Mr.
Ashish 3
Suri
Dr.
R.K. 21
Jha

23. Details of patents and income generated : None

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated

Sr. Faculty Name Project Title Area Sponsoring Consultancy
Agency Amount

1 Dr. Amit Kant Pandit Consumer handling IT M/s Banyan 1.50 Lakh
through IT Consulting

2 Mr. Sumeet Gupta Design Consultation Electronics Spirax 2.50 Lakh

for Wireless Sensor Marshall
Network (Zigbee)
based Product
Development

3 Mr. Sumeet Gupta MRT Survey & Electronics M/s Godrej & 0.50 Lakh
Analysis of Godrej & Energy Boyce
Bhawan, Mumbai

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other

laboratories / institutions

 industries in India and abroad

Faculty Name

Mr. Sachin K. Selected to visit Mobile Computing and Broadband Networking

Gupta Lab (MBL), National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Hsinchu,
Taiwan, (Republic of China) (From May 19th, 2014 to August 21st,
2014).

Dr K.R. Jha Selected by UGC to visit San Diego University, USA on Raman
Fellowship for Post-Doctorate Fellowship

Dr. Vipan Kakkar Philips Electronics, Netherlands

Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards d)
any other (please specify)
Dr. Vipan Kakkar
1. Member of Executive council, IEEE, India (2013-2014)
2. Senior Member, IEEE
Mr. Sumeet Gupta
1. Life Member of IETE
2. Member of Executive Committee of IETE (2015), Jammu chapter
3. Member IEEE
4. Reviewer for the following International Conferences; ICCCA 2015,
CENCON 2015, ICIC 2015, CSNT 2015, PECON 2014, ISBEIA 2014,
CICN 2014, CSNT 2014, ISGT 2014, CHUSER 2014, CEAT 2013,
ISBEIA 2013, CEAT 2013, InCEIC 2013, ISBEIA 2013, CICN 2013,
SHUSER 2013, WICT 2012,CHUSER 2012, ISBEIA 2012CSNT
2012, CHUSER 2011, CICN 2011ISBEIA 2011
Dr. Amit K. Pandit
1. Senior IEEE Member
2. Chair (Newsletter Committee ) , Executive Committee of IEEE
Computer Society Chapter India Council-2012
3. Joint Secretary (Conference and workshop ) , Executive Committee of
IEEE Computer Society Chapter India Council-2012
4. MIR Labs Member
5. Technical Director/consultant, non-executive MIRAG,MIR LABS
6. Editorial board MEMBER international journal
IJACI,INBASA,IJ3E,IJBEIA
7. Member of “IACSIT” Singapore
8. Associate member of Institution of Engineers (India), royal chapter.
Kolkata
9. Board Member (Non-Executive) of “Walnut Technologies, Bangalore
10. Member of Editorial board of International journal of
Engineering and Technology, Singapore (ISSN-1793-8244)
11. Member of Editorial board of various International journals
12. Member Program committee, of IEEE, International
Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication
Networks (CICN 2012),Mathura
13. Local Chair and Convener IEEE International Conference
CSNT 2011 from 3-5th June 2011 at SMVDU
14. Member Program committee, of IEEE, International
Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication
Networks (CICN 2010, 26th Nov- 28th November 2010), RGPV,
Bhopal.
15. Member Program committee, of IEEE, 6th International
Conference on Next Generation Web Services Practices (NWeSP
2010), Gwalior26th Nov- 28th November 2010).
16. Member Technical Program committee, of IEEE, International
Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication
Networks CICN 2011Gwalior.
17. Member SECE, COE, SMVD University Expert Committee.
18. Member of SMVD university Technical Committee
19. Member Admission Committee for Post-graduation (B.Tech )
in SMVDU
20. Member Research SECE,SMVDU Selection committee
21. Member SMVD University Technical Committee
22. Member SECE SMVDU Board Of Studies
23. Chair News Letter Committee IEEE India CS Chapter (
Executive Committee 2013
24. Reviewer IEEE Sensors Journal Publications
25. Reviewer and TPC member in IEEE International Conference
in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, India :- IAPEC
2012,APACE 2012, BEIAC 2012, CHUSER 2012, ICOS2012,PECON
2012, SCOReD 2012 , ISBEIA 2012, ISCAIE 2012 ,ISCI 2012 ,IS3e
2012, SHUSER 2012, ISIEA 2012, ISWTA 2012, BEIAC 2013, IC3e
2013, ICWiSe2013, ISCI 2013, SHUSER 2013, ISWTA 2013
26. Reviewer for the 2011 IEEE Symposium on Business,
Engineering and Industrial Applications (ISBEIA2011) to be held in
Langkawi, Malaysia between 25 – 28 September,2011. ISBEIA 2011
will be organized by the Research Management Institute, University
Teknologi , MARA Malaysia and technically co-sponsored by IEEE
Malaysia Section, IEEE Malaysia Power Electronics, Industrial
Electronics & Industrial Applications Joint Chapter. This symposium is
a part of a multi-event arrangement at the same venue which will offer
value added opportunities for participants to network and share
experiences.
27. Reviewer for the 2011 International Conference on Business,
Engineering and Industrial Applications will be held in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia between the 5 and 8 June 2011. The conference will be
organized to invite international delegates, to Kuala Lumpur to share
their latest research findings besides getting to know Malaysia
28. Reviewer for the 2010 IEEE Symposium on Industrial
Electronics & Applications ,Langkawi, Malaysia on 25 – 28 September
2011
29. Reviewer for the 2011 IEEE Conference on Open Systems ,
Langkawi, Malaysia from 25-28 September 2011.
30. Reviewed Research papers as a member of Editorial board of
International journal of Engineering and Technology, Singapore (ISSN-
1793-8244)
31. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
IEEE ,6th International Conference on Next Generation Web Services
Practices (NWeSP-2010) November 23-25, 2010 - Gwalior, India
(Program Committee member also).
32. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
IEEE , International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2011)
33. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
IEEE , International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2010, 26th Nov- 28th November
2010),
34. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
 IEEE , International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2010, 26th Nov- 28th November
2012),
35. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
IEEE , International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2010, 26th Nov- 28th November
2013),
36. Reviewed Research paper and conference volume edited in for
IEEE , CSNT 2011,2012,2013

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation

programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).
Mr. Neeraj Tripathi-Technical co-ordinator of Analog Electronics
Workshop conducted by IIT Kharagpur

Mr. Shashi B. Kotwal attended ISTE Workshop on Analog Electronics

in June 2011, ISTE Workshop on Research Methodologies in June
2012 & ISTE Workshop on Signals & Systems in 2013.

Mr. Sumeet Gupta attended ISTE Workshop on Research

Methodologies in June 2012 & ISTE Workshop on Signals & Systems
in 2013.

Mr. Anil Bhardwaj has attended the Orientation Program at ASC

Dr. Amit Kant Pandit

1. Attended Special Summer School (Orientation Programme specially
for faculty whose CAS is pending) OT112 at ASC Lucknow 1-30th
May 2013
2. Attended Two weeks ISTE Workshop on Research Methodologies at
smvdu from 25June -04th July 2012
3. AICTE sponsored One week “orientation program for Technical
Teacher,(OPTT-10)” at NIT Hamirpur from 28th June-2nd July 2010.
4. AICTE sponsored two weeks, SDP at AIT, Delhi from 14th June-26th
June 2010.
5. AICTE sponsored two weeks, SDP “Applied Econometric for
management research” at SMVDU Katra from 10th -23rd july09.
6. Attended International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2012), 2012, Mathura. And as
Session Chair also)
7. Attended and organized IEEE International Conference on
Computational Intelligence and Communication Networks CSNT-2011
(In association with MIR Labs , June 3-5,2011 at SMVDU
8. Attended 6th International Conference on Next Generation Web
Services Practices (NWeSP-2010) November 23-25, 2010 - Gwalior,
India (As participant and Program committee member).
9. Attended International Conference on Computational Intelligence and
Communication Networks (CICN 2011), 2012, Gwalior. And as
 Session Chair also).
10. Attended International Conference on Computational
Intelligence and Communication Networks (CICN 2010), 26th Nov-
28th November 2010, RGPV, Bhopal. As participant
11. Attended International Conference on Computational
Intelligence and Communication Networks (CICN 2010), 26th Nov-
28th November 2010, RGPV, Bhopal. As Program committee member
12. Workshop attended at NCPRIPG 2008 DA-IICT Gandhinagar,
11th – 13th Jan. 2008.
13. Workshop attended at TENCON 2008,. IEEE Region 10
Conference, 19-21 Nov. 2008.
14. Refresher /training attended at SMVDU organized by Fairchild
Inc

28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects

including inter-departmental projects : 100%

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with

other universities

 industry / institute : Nil

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international

level by

Faculty: Dr. K.R. Jha, Assistant Professor was awarded the

Raman Fellowship, UGC. Govt. of India and visited San Diego
University for one Year for Post Doctoral Fellowship

 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

 Students:
Mr. Gauri Shankar, student of B.Tech.(ECE) won the
Best Paper award at the IETE National Conference at J.K.
Institute, Allahabad
2. Team of 03 B.Tech.(ECE) students won the 2nd Prize at the All
India Young Engineers Humanitarian Challenge – 2012
(AIYEHYM-2012), conducted by IEEE at Bangalore from 20th-
30th Sep, 2012

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national /International ) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Sr. Name of Event Source of Outstanding participants

Funding

1 IEEE International MIR Labs, The conference was attended by many young
 conference, MIRAG researchers.
ICMIRA-2013 Eminent personalities were: Director NIT
Nagpur, Mr A.H.Moon,Director NIELT -
J&K, Prof A Rajaraman, IIT Madras, Prof
Kher, GTU, Prof Harleen Kour, JMI, New
Delhi.

2 Refresher course University Mr. Surinder, TITS, Bhiwani, Haryana,

for Staff (RP-FAC) Funds Comm. Virender Jately, C Cube, Delhi
June 2013

3 Orientation course University Mr. Surinder, TITS, Bhiwani, Haryana,

for faculty (OP- Funds Comm. Virender Jately, C Cube, Delhi
FAC) in June 2013

4 Organized One University Mr. Neerag, IIM, Rohtak (visiting faculty);

week Staff Funds Comm. Virender Jately, C Cube, Delhi, Mr.
development Rajesh Goyal, TITS, Bhiwani, Haryana.
program for
Administrative staff
at SMVDU Jan
2012

5 NCMIRA 21-23 MIR Labs, The conference was attended by many

Dec 2102 ,SMVDU Eminent Scientists/Scholars for paper
presentation from different parts of the
country and DRDO with Captain Thakur,
being the prominent among them.

6 one week Short Funds from Dr. Amit kant Pandit, AP, SMVDU, Mr.
Term Course on participants Amit, Matrox Imaging Library, Ltd. USA.
“workshop on
MATLAB® and The course was attended by many young
Matrox® Imaging researchers/faculty members from various
Library with institutions of India.
Emphasis on
hands on Practice
(WMMIL, 12)”
,(DEC 23 - 27,
2012) at SECE,
COE, SMVDU

7 Two weeks AICTE AICTE Mr. Neerag, IIM, Rohtak (visiting faculty),
approved Staff Dr. Amit kant Pandit, AP, SMVDU, Mr.
development Amit, Matrox Imaging Library, Ltd. USA.
program, “An
Introduction to The course was attended by many young
MATLAB® and researchers/faculty members from various
Matrox® Imaging institutions of India.
Library with
Emphasis on
 hands on Practice
WMMIL’11.

8 IEEE International MIR Labs More than 200 delegates from different parts
conference ,CSNT- of the country and the world attended the
2010 ,SMVDU conference; prominent among them were
Prof. Ajeeth Abhram, Director, MIR labs,
Australia, Prof. RNDr. Vaclav Snasel, Dean,
faculty of Electrical Engineering, VSV
University, Czech Republic, Director, DRDO
and ER&IP, Director Naval Research Board,
Captain Thakur, NRB, Prof. Hun Mandalu,
IIT, Delhi, Prof. Bhatnagar, Chairman, IEEE
& MTT, Tamil Nadu and Prof. Suja Abassi,
Saudi Arabia etc.

9 First National Funds from Dr. Amit kant Pandit, AP, SMVDU, Mr.
Biennial one week participants Amit, Matrox Imaging Library, Ltd. USA.
Short Term Course
on “An The course was attended by many young
Introduction to researchers/faculty members from various
MATLAB® and institutions of India.
Matrox® Imaging
Library with
Emphasis on
hands on Practice
(MMIL, 10)”
,(DEC 27 - 31,
2010) at SECE,
COE, SMVDU

10 MATLAB® Funds from Dr. Amit kant Pandit, AP, SMVDU,

Applications in participants
Electronics, The course was attended by many young
Electrical & researchers/faculty members from various
Computers' institutions of India.
(21stMay-28th May
2010)”, at SECE,
SMVDU.

11 first National Funds from Dr. Amit kant Pandit, AP, SMVDU,
Biennial short term participants
course on The course was attended by many young
'MATLAB® researchers/faculty members from various
Applications in institutions of India.
Electronics,
Electrical &
Computers' (2008)
, at SECE, COE,
 SMVDU

12 UGC Seminar on UGC Mr. Sumeet Gupta, AP, SMVDU.

Wireless
Communication & The course was attended by many young
Networks with researchers/faculty members from various
focus on Adhoc & institutions of India including Dr. Jyoteesh
WSN March 2011 Malhotra, Associate Professor, GNDU

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:

 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review
Board (IERB) for checking any research project for ethical
values before starting work on the same.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of Applications Selected *Pass Percentage
Programme Received
Male Female Male Female

Admission 520 120 99.8% 100%

through (Batch (Batch
Central 2011,12,13,14) 2011,12,13,14)
B.Tech.(ECE)
Counselling yet to pass out yet to pass out
Board of
CBSE

M.Tech.(ECE) 189 24 27 100% 100%

Ph.D 42 10 1 20% Nil

*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of % of students % of students % of students % of students
Program from same from other from other from other
university universities universities countries
within the state outside the state

B.Tech.(ECE) Students are admitted to the program through the Central Counselling
Board of CBSE and students from across the country apply and are
granted admission based soley on the All India rank obtained by them.

M.Tech.(ECE) 3.90% 84.40% 11.70 Nil

Ph.D 10% 10% 80% Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise.
 Sr. Category No. Of Students

1 Civil Services IAS, IPS

2 IES 02

3 KAS 01

4 NET 02

5 GATE 35

6 Defence services 05

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 44/450=9.7%
PG to M.Phil. 00
PG to Ph.D. 03
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 00
Employed
Campus selection 220/450 = 49%

Other than campus recruitment 139/450= 30.8%

Entrepreneurs

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university 12.5

from other universities within the State Nil

from universities from other States from 75

universities outside the country 12.5

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period
05 Faculty Members were awarded Ph.D.

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

 Library: Central Library of the University is utilized by

students to access books while On-Line journals can be
 accessed from any desktop in the labs in the school by the
students. Faculty members have access to on-line journals
on their laptops. E-books are being experimented with.

b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Internet facility is

available to every students and staff member in the
academic block and in their hostels/residence free of cost.
All computers in the School are connected to the Internet
and Wi-fi facility is available in the school.

c. Total number of class rooms : 10, 08 with capacity 60 each

and 02 Lecture Theatres

d. Class rooms with ICT facility : 06, 04 Classrooms and 02

Lecture Theatres

d. Students’ laboratories : 04 dedicated exclusively while 02 act

as both Student & Research Laboratory

d. Research laboratories : 02 dedicated exclusively while 02 act

as both Student & Research Laboratory

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a. from the host institution/university : 08

b. from other institutions/universities : Nil

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university.
02 Full-time Ph.D. scholars are awarded Assistantship to the tune of
Rs.18,000/- p.m. by the university. 14 M.Tech. students are paid
Assistantship of Rs.8000/- by AICTE

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development
of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
Regarding M.Tech.(ECE)

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If

yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? AAC & BOS

b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

how does the department utilize the feedback? Student feedback

c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does

the department utilize the feedback?
It important that to grow in your strength we need continuous
evaluation and for this we continuously take the feedback of our
 alumina to strengthen the teaching learning process, and curriculum
modification. The alumina is helping the students of the department
in terms of their experiences, learning and sharing of the real world
problems which they have faced. The alumina feedback helps in
making an effort to be more meticulous in the growth to the
department of higher learning.

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Although not much time has elapsed (5 ½ Years) since the first
graduate of this School passed out, many alumni, in this very short
time, have made a space for themselves at their place of work.
Following students are working with the Civil services exams (UPSC
& KAS, IES):
1. Mr. Rahul Pandey, IAS, B.Tech.(ECE)-2005-09
2. Mr. Dharminder Sharma, IPS, B.Tech.(ECE)-2005-09
3. Mr. Rahul Mahajan, KAS, B.Tech.(ECE)-2008-12
4. Mr. Gautam Gupta, IES, B.Tech.(ECE)-2005-09
Following students are working with premier institutions of science
& Technology in the country
1. Ms. Shikha Jain, Scientist, NAL, previously CSIR Labs,
B.Tech.(ECE)-2005-09
2. Mr. Abhishek Dubey, Scientist, ISRO, B.Tech.(ECE)-2007-11

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Special Lectures by Academicians of eminence are routinely held
for the students at School as well as at University level. Faculty
members from institutions of repute are invited to interact with the
students and enhance their knowledge with the newest technologies.
Workshops are also conducted with support of Industry for the
benefit of the students. Short Term Programs are also conducted
regularly to enhance the academic experience of the students and
improvement of their skills in their chosen areas.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes.
Faculty of ECE follows the following strategies while conducting
lecture classes:
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL: At undergraduate level emphasis is laid
on the understanding of the concept. We lay special focus on the
practical aspects along with the framework in which that subject fits in
the over-all curriculum. Students are encouraged to apply the
knowledge gained using various simulation and design software
available in the department. Student performance is continuously
observed through tutorials and surprise quizzes.

POSTGRADUATE LEVEL: Students are encouraged to learn the

applied nature of the subject. Apart from traditional method we provide
them technical papers to learn the latest trends in their field.
Interdisciplinary subjects are offered to them and ICT is widely used
 while teaching in the classes.

The main feature of our courses is the standard books of repute.

Faculty recommends books of very high standard as a rule.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Regular monitoring of the performance of the students is done by
the Course coordinators and the concerned faculty members.
Surprise quiz, tutorials are conducted frequently to get feedback in
the performance of the students. The Minor & Major projects are
used consistently to judge the learning of the student since the
project is a culmination of the knowledge gained by the students.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension

activities. (Ashish)
The students and faculty of ECE participates in numerous extension
activities in and around the campus. The students are part of the
Vikalp Program whose main aim of it is to provide free education to
the children affected by poverty, migration, marginalization, natural
calamity or child labor. As part of the Vikalp program the students
and faculty are also involved in the health awareness campaigns
organised for the community. The faculty and students are also
involved in shaping the personality of the students which is required
for their placements by organizing Mock Interviews, Group
Discussion and Online Test Series. The students apart from this are
also involved in technical activities such as organizing the technical
fest, Cultural Fest and Sports activities. The students of ECE are
also involved in the sports activities conducted for the children of the
nearby community on every Saturday.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the

department.

Students of SECE are encouraged to go much beyond their academic

curriculum and extend their presence in various
 National/International conferences organized by IITs/NITs, IEEE,
ISTE, IETE etc.
 Technical festivals like Techkriti, Techfest, Tryst etc.
 Industrial competitions like Intel Embedded Challenge, Niyantra
by National Instruments, Freescale Freedom Cup, Texas
Instruments Analog Design Contest etc.
 Workshops organized by CDAC, IITs/NITs
By participating in such events student gets to interact with
experienced professionals from industries and academia and gets
benefitted from their knowledge. This motivates the students to stick
to their field of study and contribute back to it by putting effort in
research activities.
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by
other agencies? If yes, give details.
No as on date
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied.
The School is continuously striving to contribute to the growth of
science and technology in the country and across the globe. The
research contributions made by the faculty members of the school
are published widely in Research journals of repute and enjoy good
citation by peers.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
1. Motivated faculty members
2. Student diversity
3. Faculty members with international exposure
4. Continuously expanding infrastructure
5. Strong teacher student cohesion in teaching learning process
Weakness
1. Imbalanced resource distribution
2. Lack of experienced professor in the department
3. Limited number of funded projects
4. Lack of MOU with international universities
5. Lack of collaboration with different research institutions/ laboratories.
Opportunities
1. Enhancement in the Budgetary allocation for the research
2. Internal/External funding for projects
3. Improvement in the Research and Development Standards
4. Recognition of the innovations made by faculty members and
students .
5. Demand based curriculum updation
Challenges
1. Sense of democratic interdependent working among all
faculty members
2. Getting experience professor
3. Funded projects and consultations
4. Meeting the demand of day to day changing technology
5. Training students beyond academics.

52. Future plans of the department.

As per Vision Plan
Evaluative Report of the Department/ School of Philosophy & Culture

1. Name of the Department: School of Philosophy & Culture

2. Year of establishment: 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?: Yes

(Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.): Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Elective

Courses in B. Tech.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc.: N.A.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: M. A.

Philosophy (Reason: High Fee Structure)

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System: Semester System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

departments: In two courses (School of Architecture and landscape
Design; School of Business)

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including

Sanctioned
Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor/
Associate Professors 01 nil nil

Asstt. Professors 09 05 05

Others
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,
experience and research under guidance

Qualificatio No. of
Name n Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D./
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years

Non-Dualistic
Varun Kumar Vedanta and
Tripathi PhD Asst. Prof. Indian Ethics 09.5 02
Anil Kumar Buddhist
Tewari PhD Asst. Prof. Philosophy 07.5 02
Sumanta
Sarathi MA (Pursuing Logic and Greek
Sharma PhD) Asst. Prof. Philosophy 07.5 0
Ashoka MA (Pursuing Philosophy of
Kumar Tarai PhD) Asst. Prof. Wittgenstein 03 0
Madhu
Mangal Philosophy of
Chaturvedi PhD Asst. Prof. Mind 03 0

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise
information: NA

13. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio: MA 2:1 (2007- 2014); PhD 1:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual: No support

15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Indian

Philosophy

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.
A) National
“A CRITICAL STUDY OF UDAYANACHARYA’S
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BUDDHIST DOCTRINES IN
NYAYAKUSUMANJALI AND ATMATATTVAVIVEKA (undertaken
by Dr. Anil K.Tewari), A minor project of UGC (ongoing); Funded by
UGC.
17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
N.A.
 a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

19. Research facility / centre with

1. state recognition
2. national recognition
3. international recognition

20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies

21. Publications:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international): 21
∗ Monographs: 01
∗ Chapters in Books: 08
∗ Edited Books: N.A.
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers: N.A.
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): N.A.
∗ Citation Index – range / average: N.A.
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average ∗ h-index

22. Details of patents and income generated: N.A.

23. Areas of consultancy and income generated: N.A.

24. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions
1. industries in India and abroad: 01

25. Faculty serving in

1. National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards

d) any other (please specify): N.A.

26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).
27. Student projects:

1. percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects
 2. percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
universities
1. industry / institute

28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by:
N.A.

1. Faculty
2. Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
3. Students

29. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national

1. international) with details of outstanding participants, if any:

a) National Seminar on “Kashmir Shaivism & Neo-Tantrism” (July 2007),

fully funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New
Delhi
b) Summer School on “Indian Logic & Epistemology” (June 2008), fully
funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi
c) International Seminar on “Culture, Myth & Knowledge” (March 2011),
fully funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New
Delhi and Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) for foreign
participants.
d) 2 Special Lecture Series by National Fellows of ICPR (in the year 2008
and 2011, 2015), namely by Prof. P. K. Mukhopadhyaya, Prof. Srinivas
Rao and Prof. S. C. Bhelke; fully funded by Indian Council of
Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi
e) Special Lecture Series by Prof. K. K. Chakraborty ( March 2014 and
February 2015), Davis and Elkins College, West Virginia, USA
f) 6 World Philosophy Day Seminars (in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015), funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research
(ICPR), New Delhi. The event consisted of one day seminar with
participation of faculty and students from Colleges of Jammu region
having Philosophy courses at UG level
g) National Seminar on “New Challenges and Avenues in Philosophy” (28-
29 March 2014), financially supported by SMVDU
h) 5 Days Workshop on “Enhancing Research Skills in Philosophy” for
Research Scholars (16-20 Feb, 2015), funded by ICPR, New Delhi.
i) 3 Days North-Western Zone Philosophy Teachers’ Meet on “The Future
of Philosophy in Indian Higher Education” (25-27 Feb., 2015), fully
funded by ICPR, New Delhi.
j) 15 Days Textual Workshop on “øa§kara’s Advaita Vedànta: A Study of
Vedànta-paribhàùà” (16-31 March, 2015), Fully funded by ICPR, New
Delhi.

30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: (i) University has
 constituted and Institutional Ethics Review Board (IERB) to review the
research projects involving ethical issues; (ii) anti-plagiarism
measures/software used to examine the thesis/dissertations.

31. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.A Philosophy 94 15 19 100% 100%
Ph.D. 17 02 02 50% Nil
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.A (Philosophy) Nil 100% Nil Nil
Ph.D. 100% Nil Nil Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give
details category-wise:
8 NET (including 4 JRF), 1 SET

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG

PG to M.Phil.

PG to Ph.D.

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
 Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are

graduates of the same
university: Nil

from other universities within the State : Nil

from universities from other States from universities : 100%
outside the country: Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: PhD = 01

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

1. Library: Yes
2. Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes
3. Total number of class rooms: 00
4. Class rooms with ICT facility:
5. Students’ laboratories: N.A.
6. Research laboratories : N.A.

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

1. from the host institution/university: Doctoral 04

2. from other institutions/universities: N.A.

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university: NA.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

1. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,

how does the department utilize the feedback?

Yes, we take feedback from faculty w.r.t. each course as well as from
 the external experts of the Board of Studies. The School incorporates
necessary modification/improvement/changes for the teaching-
learning-evaluation activities.

2. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

how does the department utilize the feedback?

Through the meetings of Student-Faculty Committee (SFC), the

School implements what is found apt and unanimously resolved to be
implemented.

3. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback?

Through alumni meetings and implemented after further discussion in

School Academic Affairs Committee (AAC)

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Summer School on “Indian Logic & Epistemology” (June 2008), fully funded
by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi
2 Special Lecture Series by National Fellows of ICPR (in the year 2008 and
2011, 2015), namely by Prof. P. K. Mukhopadhyaya, Prof. Srinivas Rao and Prof.
S. C. Bhelke; fully funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR),
New Delhi
Special Lecture Series by Prof. K. K. Chakraborty ( March 2014 and February
2015), Davis and Elkins College, West Virginia, USA
5 Days Workshop on “Enhancing Research Skills in Philosophy” for Research
Scholars (16-20 Feb, 2015), funded by ICPR, New Delhi.
Apart from the above, the School organizes weekly Friday Seminars (including
students’ presentations) through which the students are imported training w.r.t.
making presentation, writing research papers, developing research problems etc.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes

(i) Dialogical method for theoretical courses

(ii) Analytical method for the applied courses
(ii) Mutual-learning and research for Pre-PhD courses

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Through frequent meetings of the School Academic Affairs Committee,
Student-Faculty Committee, and necessary address to complains if any.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

 The School creates and provides ample of such occasions when students and
faculty interact with renowned scholars visiting the School, attend special
lectures. The weekly seminars also provide such occasion when faculty give
presentations related to their current research outcomes/undertakings and
papers published/under publication.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. N.A.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

The School has taken initiative in this direction through research projects
and through the PhD completed/pursuing by the faculty.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

Strengths: The School has good and accomplished team of faculty;

excellent team-spirit; innovative research capability; engagement in
frequent conduct of academic events (seminars/workshops) on emergent
issues and conduct of students training sessions.
Weaknesses: None as such
Opportunities: As the School is the only dept. In the State of Jammu &
Kashmir which offers higher studies and research opportunities in
Philosophy, it can take a lead in promoting research in philosophy and allied
disciplines and become an important centre of research in the discipline.
Challenges: Dearth of sufficient number of students/applicants to programs
in philosophy.

52. Future plans of the department:

The School envisages getting more research projects funded and developing
the research strength; conduct more academic events focusing training of
young minds/research scholars to develop research skills in philosophy
(humanities in general) and explore greater inter-disciplinary research
potential. The School would also like to apply for SAP (UGC). Getting
more research scholars for PhD program is another important area the
School is aiming at.
 Evaluative Report of the Department / School of Languages and Literature

1. Name of the Department : School of Languages and Literature

2. Year of establishment : 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Yes

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) M.A. English, Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved - No

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons - No

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

S.No. Name of the Course Department where the Course is offered

1. Communication Skills School of Computer Sciences, Elec. &
Communication Engg., School of Mechanical
Engg. and School of Industrial Biotechnology
2. Indian Writings in English School of Computer Sciences, Elec. &
Communication Engg., School of Mechanical
Engg. and School of Industrial Biotechnology
3. Language Laboratory School of Computer Sciences, Elec. &
Communication Engg., School of Mechanical
Engg. and School of Industrial Biotechnology
4. Communication Skills-II Masters in Computer Applications

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including
CAS & MPS)
Professor/ 1 Nil nil
Associate
Professors
Asst. Professors 9 5 5
Others
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,
experience and research under guidance
Name Qualificati Designati Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./
on on Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years

Assistant African Literature, 1 PhD awarded 1

Vandhana Sharma PhD Professor Indian English Drama 9.5 Years Thesis submitted
Amitabh Vikram Assistant
Dwivedi PhD Professor Field Linguistics 6.7 Years 3 (in Process)
Assistant African American
Anurag Kumar PhD Professor Literature 2.5 Years 0
Assistant
Isha Sharma NET MA Professor Gender Studies 3 Years 0
Assistant
Neeru Sharma PhD Professor Fiction 7 Years 3 (in Process)

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors - No

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information -No

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio –

S.No. Name of the Course Student Teacher Ratio

1. M.A. English 1:7

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual :
Staff ( technical) sanctioned -1 Filled-1
Administrative staff sanctioned – 1 Filled - 0

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies : Dogri to

English Translation by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise

S.NO. Title Agency Period Grant

1 Translation Sahitya January 2013. 7500/-
Project of Akademi. completed in
Prof. Madan New Delhi December
 Mohan 2014
Sharma’s
Dudh, Lahoo,
Jehr

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received No

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. No

20. Research facility / centre with

a) state recognition
b) national recognition
c) international recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies

22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) 45
∗ Monographs 2
∗ Chapters in Books 7 Edited Books 01
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers 02

S.No Name of the Book Publisher ISBN No.

.
1 Vandhana Sharma Bawa Jitto Satyam Books ISBN 81-89478-
International. 12-5.
2011
2 Vandhana Sharma Studies in New Delhi: ISBN 978-81-
Myth, Orality and Folklore in Atlantic 269-1800-3
World Literature. Publishers &
Number of pages- 429 Distributors Ltd.
2013.

∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,

Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average ∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
 ∗ Impact Factor – range / average ∗ h-index

23. Details of patents and income generated N.A

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated N.A

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions

a) industries in India and abroad No

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards

d) any other (please specify)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

a) Faculty No
b) Doctoral / post doctoral fellows Students

28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects - 100% as part of M.A. course curriculum

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities / industry / institute

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty No
 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
 Students

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

S.No Seminar/ Conference/ Year National/ Funding

Workshop International Agency
1. Seminar on Feminist 2014 National UGC
Transitions
2. Workshop on Translation 2013 National UGC
and Comparative
Literature
3. Conference on Myth, 2012 International UGC, ICPR,
Orality and Folklore in ICCR
 World Literature
4 Seminar on Language 2009 National University
and Literature in Global
Context
5. Colloquium on English 2007 Regional University
Language Teaching

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:

 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board

(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values/issues
before starting work on the same.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme received Male Female Male Female

(refer to question no. 4)

P. G. (2008) 25 02 15 100 100
P. G. (2009) 38 02 13 100 100
P. G. (2010) 40 01 18 100 100
P. G. (2011) 71 02 18 100 94.5
P. G. (2012) 94 03 17 100 100
P. G. (2013) 80 00 19 100 100
Ph.D. (from 2010 to 2014) 41 01 9 nil 11.11%
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students

Programme students from other from
(refer to question from the universities universities
no. 4) same within the outside the
university State State
nil
P. G. (2008) nil 100
nil nil
P. G. (2009) 100
P. G. (2010) nil 100 nil
nil nil
P. G. (2011) 100
nil nil
 P. G. (2012) nil 100 nil
P. G. (2013) nil 100 nil
P. G. (2014) nil 100 nil
Ph. D. (2010) nil 100 nil
Ph. D. (2011) 100 nil nil
Ph. D. (2012) 100 nil nil
Ph. D. (2013) 100 nil nil
Ph. D. (2014) 100 nil nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give
details category-wise.
Two students have qualified SET.

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG N.A

PG to M.Phil. 15%

PG to Ph.D. 15%

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral No

Employed No
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs No

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university: Nil
from other universities within the State : 40%
from universities from other States : 60%
from universities outside the country

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period - One
38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to
a. Library - One School Library
b. Internet facilities for staff and students – Wi-Fi and LAN
c. Total number of class rooms - Two
d. Class rooms with ICT facility - One
e. Students’ laboratories – One ( Language Laboratory)
f. Research laboratories – Not Applicable

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates No

a) from the host institution/university
b) from other institutions/universities

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university: No

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. - No

42. Does the department obtain feedback from - No

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,

how does the department utilize the feedback?
b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback?
c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback?

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Since the department is not that old, Alumni is in the process of achieving
distinction.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Tutorial sheets, Modules, Language Lab, Discussion, Audio-Video

Projection, Screening of Movies and documentaries.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
A tutorial after three lectures

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

a) Participation of faculty in International MELOW conference
annually.
b) Participation of Faculty and students in annual Literature Festival
 Lit Life

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Weekly Seminar, Participation of students in National seminars and

conferences.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. No

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

The School has been striving to generate new knowledge by publication

and translation of books.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.
Strengths – All faculty members of the school hold doctorate degree
except one. The participation of faculty in various seminars and
conferences and good research acumen particularly in a conducive
atmosphere is a great strength of the School. The interest of students to
learn and zeal of faculty to enhance standards of teaching is a strength too.

Weaknesses – No faculty at Professor/ Associate Professor level.

Opportunities - Various funding agencies like UGC, ICCR, NCW and

provide ample opportunities for research and academic enhancement and
the same have been explored by the School. In addition, the University
provides Professional Development Assistance ( PDA) which is a boon for
faculty development and motivation.

Challenges - Location of the campus.

52. Future plans of the department.

School of Languages and Literature plans to start inter-disciplinary Dual
degree programme in Humanities. Moreover, the School plans to add more
foreign Language Certificate Courses in Spanish, German, Chinese etc. in
a phased manner. In addition to this, the School envisages to strengthen
the research activities and plans to bring out a peer-reviewed research
journal.
 Evaluative Report of the Department / School of Mathematics.

1. Name of the Department : School of Mathematics

2. Year of establishment: 2007

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?

Full fledged school under Faculty of Sciences

4. Names of programmes offered : U.G., PG, Ph. D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:

 School of Business
 School of Computer Sc. and Engineering

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. : Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons : Nil

8. Examination System: Credit based semester system

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

 B.Tech.
 M.Tech.
 MCA

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate

Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)
Professor/
Associate 2 1 1
Professors
Asst. Professors 9 8 8
Others

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

Name Qualificati Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./

 on
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years

Prof. V. K.
Bhat Ph.D. Professor Algebra 15 07
Ph.D.
Dr. A.K. Das Assistant Prof. Topology 13 02
Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Functional
Dr. Kuldip Raj Analysis 15 04
Dr. Ajay K. Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Functional
Sharma Analysis 08 04
Dr. Sandeep Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Statistical
Bhougal Inference 07 Nil
Dr. Rakesh Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Operations
Kumar Research 09 02
Mr. Surender M. Sc, NET Assistant Prof. Information
Singh Theory 08 Nil
Dr. Sandeep Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Differential
Sharma Geometry 05 Nil
Dr. Harendra Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Robotics & 2 years 06 Nil
Pal Singh Control months
(including
research)

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

The School of Mathematics organizes guest lecturers for apprising the students
and research scholars about the latest developments in the field of Mathematics.
S.N
Visiting Professor Date Topic
o.
Prof. B. N. Mandal (Physics and applied
10/01/20
1 Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Integral Equations
10
Kolkata)
Prof. S. D. Gore (Department of Statistics, 10/01/20 Artificial Neural
2
University of Pune ) 10 Networks
Prof. B. S. Komal (Dept. of Mathematics, 07/04/20
3 Operator Theory
Jammu University) 10
Prof. A. P. Singh (Dept. of Mathematics, 07/04/20
4 Functional Analysis
Jammu University) 10
Prof. S. S. Sane (Department of 13/05/20 Applications of Graph
5
Mathematics,Mumbai University) 10 Theory
Prof. Rajinder Jeet Hans Gill (FASc, FNA,
14/05/20 Number theory-Fermat’s
6 FNASc, FTWAS, INSA Senior Scientist,
10 Theorem
Panjab University, Chandigarh)
7 Prof. P. M. Gauthier, Deptt. of 22/09/20 Reimann Hypothesis
 Mathematics,University of Montreal,Canada 10
Prof. A. P. Singh (H.O.D.Mathematics, Central 28/04/20 Cauchy's Theorem and
8
University,Rajasthan) 11 related notions
Some recent
Prof. A. P. Singh (H.O.D.Mathematics, Central Oct. 24-
9 developments in Complex
University,Rajasthan) 25, 2011
Dynamics
Prof. Mursaleen, Dept. of Mathematics, Aligarh 23/02/20
10 Sequence Spaces
Muslim University, Aligarh 12
Prof. Hari M. Srivastava &Prof. Rekha March Special Guest Lecture in
11 Srivastava, Dept. of Mathematics and 17-21, Memory of Srinivasa
Statistics,University of Victoria, Canada 2012 Ramanujan

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information: Nil

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

a) M. Sc (6:1)
b) MCA (15:1)
c) B.Tech (50*:1) *-Supporting School

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

a) Administrative staff :sanctioned-01 , filled-01 and actual-01
b) Technical staff :sanctioned-Nil , filled-Nil and actual-Nil

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

a) Algebra
b) Functional Analysis
c) Queuing Theory

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.
NIL
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: Nil b) International collaboration: Nil

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
 NBHM(DAE) Library Grant- 1.3 lacs yearly.

20. Research facility / centre with

a) state recognition : Nil
b) national recognition : Nil
c) international recognition :Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies : Nil
22. Publications:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (Indexed in
MathsciNet database maintained by American Mathematical Society )
: 238
∗ Monographs : Nil
∗ Chapters in Books ∗ Edited Books : Nil
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers :
Author. Title ISBN No. Publisher
Prof. V. An Introduction to Real Analysis 978-84265- Alpha Science
K. Bhat 705-8 International limited
Prof. V. Modern Algebra and 948-81-8487- Narosa Publishing House
K. Bhat Applications 328-3
Dr. Substitution Operators on some 10: Lambert Academic
Kuldip function spaces 3838398432 publishing, Germany
Raj
Dr. Non Markovian Queues with 978-3-659- Lambert Academic
Rakesh catastrophic and Restoration 32895-4 publishing, Germany
Kumar

∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,

Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, MathsciNet, etc.) : 275
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average No. of papers published in SCI
Journals - 41
* Impact factor range-0.253 to 1.54
* Average impact factor of papers published in SCI Journals- 0.733
∗ h-index : Not yet calculated (As per JCR 2012 Science Edition)
23. Details of patents and income generated : Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally/internationally to visit other laboratories/

institutions/industries in India and abroad
 Dr. Rakesh Kumar, A. P. , SoM visited IIT Delhi for Summer Reasearch
Fellowship programme.

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees: Nil
b) International committees : Nil
c) Editorial Boards : 04
d) any other (please specify)

 Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs):
 All faculty members frequently attend Refresher/orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs

 Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects : 100%

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities / industry / institute : Nil

 Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty : Nil
 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows : Nil
 Students : Nil

 Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

Event Source of funding Outstanding Status

participants
National conference CSIR Prof. R. K. Sharma, Organised during
in Algebra , IIT Delhi. 14-15, March, 2013
Analysis and
Applications Prof. Khalil Ahmed,
Jamia Milia Islamia.
University, Delhi

Prof. Mursleen,
AMU, Aligarh.

National Seminar UGC Prof. P.K. Jain, DU Organised during

on Recent trends in 23rd, March, 2013.
Mathematical Prof. B.S Panda
Sciences
Prof. Omprakash,
GNDU, Amritsar.

Science Academies’ Science Education Prof. Gadadhar Will be organised

refresher course in Panel IAS, Mishra, IISc, during 1-14, June,
Mathematics Bangalore, INSA Bangalore, 2015.
New Delhi, NSA
Allahabad. Prof. M. Krishna,
IIMSc, Chennai.

Prof. Goutam
 Bharali, IISc,
Bangalore.

Prof. H.L.
Basudeva, Iiser
Mohali.

Prof. B.
Ramkrishnan, HRI,
Allahabad.

Prof. Sameer
Chavan, IIT Kanpur.

 Code of ethics for research followed by the departments

a) The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board

(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values before
starting work on the same.
b) Plagiarism test using ihenticate software is mandatory before
submission of research paper
c) Two research papers in refereed international journals is the
mandatory requirement for submission of Ph. D thesis

 Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme Received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Sc 912 37 115 100 100
Ph.D. 107 4 11 50% 27.27%

*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

 Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.Sc. - 100 Nil Nil
Ph.D. 50 50 Nil Nil
 How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give
details category-wise.
: Nil

 Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D. 10%

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed
Campus selection Nil
Other than campus recruitment 60%

Entrepreneurs Nil

 Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university : Nil

from other universities within the State: 55.5%

from universities from other States:44.4%
From universities outside the country: Nil

 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period : All Ph. D degree holder faculty members had
Ph.D degree before assessment period.

 Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: More than 2000 books (funded by NBHM, DAE)

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Internet facility to all faculty
members, staff and Research Scholars.
 c) Total number of class rooms: Two class rooms and two tutorial rooms.
d) Class rooms with ICT facility :02
e) Students’ laboratories :01
f) Research laboratories : Nil

 List of doctoral students ongoing/completed

a) from the host institution/university :

1. Ram krishan
2. Pritibha Bhat
3. Ambika Bhat
4. Ria Gupta

b) from other institutions/universities :

 Neeraj Nehra
 Ajay Kaul
 Ravi Raina
 Neetu Bhat
 Sunil Kumar Sharma
 Sumeet Kumar Sharma
 Smarty Gosani
 Kiran Chib
 Suruchi Pandoh
 Seema Jamwal
 Renu Anand
 Meeru Abrol
 Elina Subhadarsini

 Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university: 02 student every year

 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

The Availability of infrastructure and faculty is assessed according to the

student enrolment. The course curriculum is designed with the help of
experts from reputed Institutes/Universities. The developments in these
areas are then assessed in the BOS meeting. Finally the matter goes to the
Academic Council and then to Executive Council for necessary action.

 Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,
how does the department utilize the feedback?
The regular feedback from faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning
evaluation is taken in the faculty meetings and the necessary course of action is
discussed.

b) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

 how does the department utilize the feedback?
The regular Student-Faculty Committee meetings are held from time
to time to take the students feed-back on the staff, curriculum and
teaching-learning process. Their problems are properly addressed and
the suggestions by them are duly incorporated.

c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback?

 List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

 Since university is very young so presently no student is at
distinguish level

 Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Weekly student seminar is regularly conducted. Eminent experts from
different organisations frequently visit the department and conduct special
lectures for the students.

 List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Faculty members normally follow lecture method. In some cases lecture

cum demonstration and case study methods are employed for making the
session more interactive and lively.

 How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Regular Faculty meetings are conducted for the review of course coverage,
evaluation process and other co-curricular activities.

 Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

The Faculty members are actively engaged in various activities like Hostel
wardens, Associate Dean of Students, Sports coordinator, and members of
various Administrative committees.

The students also participate in various extension activities like Mess

members of Hostel Mess, Hostel secretary, Cultural and Sports activities.

 Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Students of Post Graduation and Research Scholars actively participate in

Seminars, Workshops and Conferences/Competitions.

 State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details.

Accredited by UGC under section 12(B), 2(f).

 Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied.
The Faculty members of the department are actively engaged in research in
the pure as well as applied mathematics. They publish valuable research
papers in reputed International Journals. They utilise their research ideas for
receiving research grants from various funding agencies like NBHM, UGC
etc.

 Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.
Strength:
Highly qualified faculty of different specialisation, Well equipped
computational lab with internet facility, residential university, Conduct of
student seminar, minor project for M.Sc students, Course content of M.Sc is
interdisciplinary in nature which includes courses from computer science,
management, operations research and statistics.
Weaknesses:
Locational disadvantage to attract students
Opportunities:
Possibility of interdisciplinary research, Provision of professional
development allowance by the university.
Challenges:
Development of infrastructure for further extension due to remote location.

 Future plans of the department.

1. Five Year Integrated M.Sc (Mathematics) course
2. Opening of new courses like M.Sc Statistics, M.Sc Applied Mathematics.
3. Setting up of Research Lab
 Evaluative Report of the Department/School of Physics

1. Name of the Department: School of Physics

2. Year of establishment: 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School / Faculty of the university? Yes (School of

Physics/Faculty of Sciences)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.)
 M.Sc. (Physics)
 Ph.D.

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved

 Science Academies’ (sponsored by the three national science

academies viz., Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, National
Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad and Indian National
Science Academy, New Delhi) 52nd Refresher Course in
Experimental Physics, Oct 8-24, 2013 was organized in
association with School of Innovation and Community
Development (SICD), SMVDU. 22 participants including 6 from
within SMVDU took part in this innovative course which was held
under the supervision of Prof. R. Srinivasan (Nationally and
Internationally known scientist and fellow of science academies).

 Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Physics of Earthquakes

was held from May 27-29, 2014 followed by one workshop on
May 30, 2014 (attended by over 100 participants) had been
organized jointly in collaboration with School of Innovation and
Community Development, SMVDU. Recourse persons from all
over India (Nationally and Internationally known mathematicians
and fellows of science academies) delivered lectures in the
workshop which included Prof. Keith Priestly from University of
Cambridge, UK. It was funded by Indian Academy of Sciences,
Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad and
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and the fourth day
was supported by UKIERI, New Delhi.

 VSAT Enabled Mobile e Learning Terminals Project pilot phase

in collaboration with Faculty members of School of Computer
Science and Engineering and School of Biotechnology, SMVDU.
This project was nationally coordinated by IIT Roorkee and 10
other institutions of North India took part in it as Network. The
project was implemented in J&K by SMVDU. It was funded by
NMEICT, MHRD, GOI (2009-2011).
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc.
 School of Physics organized the 66th Refresher Course in
Experimental Physics, December 10-25, 2014 at SMVDU
sponsored by three national science academies viz., Indian
Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences
India, Allahabad and Indian National Science Academy, New
Delhi. 22 participants from all over India took part in this course
which was held under the observation of Prof. K. R. Priolkar,
University of Goa.

 A Three day National Science Seminar (in Hindi) on the theme

“Extensive applications of nuclear technology for welfare and
public awareness” had been organized jointly by School of
Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra and
Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad (HVSP), Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai during Feb 25 – 27, 2015.
About 16 special talks on various topics like nuclear energy and its
multiple uses, desalination and water purification, radiation
technology, food security and its safety, nanomaterials and its use
in drug delivery, accelerator and its applications, waste
management etc., were presented in this three days seminar.

 One day “Acquaintance Programme on Accelerator Based

Research” on 14th July, 2012 was organized by School of Physics,
SMVD University in collaboration with IUAC (Inter-University
Accelerator Centre) New Delhi.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons None

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments.

B.Tech. (first year) (offered by School of Computer Science &

Engineering, School of Electronics & Communication, School of
Mechanical Engineering and School of Biotechnology)

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including

CAS & MPS)
 Professor/
Associate Professors 1 Nil nil
Asst. Professors 9 9 9
Others N.A. N.A. N.A.

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D./

Years M.Phil.
of students
Experie guided for
nce last 4 years
Dr. J. Sharma Ph.D. Assistant Condensed Matter 12 3 – Ph.D.
Professor Physics Scholars
& (on-going)
Director I/c,
SOP
Dr. S.K. Ph.D. Assistant Thin films, 15 1 – Ph.D.
Wanchoo Professor Seismology, & Scholars
e-learning (on-going)
Dr. Y. Khajuria Ph.D. Assistant Atomic & 15 3 – Ph.D.
Professor Molecular Physics Scholars
(on-going)
Dr. Kamni M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant X-Ray 8.5 1 – Ph.D.
Professor Crystallography Scholar
(on-going)
Dr. Vivek Kr. D. Phil. Assistant Laser and 6 2 – Ph.D.
Singh Professor Spectroscopy Scholar
(on-going)
Dr. Vinay Ph.D. Assistant Materials 8 5 – Ph.D.
Kumar Professor Science/Nanotechno Scholar
logy (on-going)
Mr. Pankaj M.Sc. Assistant Electronics 5 None
Biswas (NET LS) Professor

Dr. Ram Ph.D. Assistant Materials Science 4 1 – Ph.D.

Prakash Professor Teachin Scholar
g 12 (on-going)
Researc
h
Dr. S. Ph.D. Assistant Cosmology 1 None
Unnikrishnan Professor Teachin
g
4
Researc
h
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors - None
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise
information - None

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio

M.Sc. (Physics) – 50:09
Ph.D.(Physics) – 13:07
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
sanctioned, filled and actual
Technical Administrative
Sanctioned:
Filled:
Actual: 03 01

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

i. Nano-phosphors synthesis and material modification by ion-beam

ii. Atomic and Molecular Physics
iii. Polymer Nanotechnology
iv. Electronics
v. e-learning
vi. Broadband Seismology

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.

National:
Number of Faculty: 05
Funding Agency Project Title Grant Received Faculty
Department of Collision Processes Rs. 23,20,379/- Dr. Y. Khajuria
Science & in Atomic and (2011-2014) Project P.I.
Technology Molecular Physics
Council of Electron Impact Rs. 25,32,000/- Dr. Y. Khajuria
Scientific & Single Ionization (2010-2013) Project P.I.
Industrial Research Studies of Atoms
University Grants Effects of Swift 3 shift Dr. J. Sharma
Commission Heavy Ion Beam-time Project P.I.
(through IUAC Irradiation on (2014)
Delhi) Graphene-Based
Polymer
Nanocomposites
University Grants Physics of 13,70,000/- Dr. S.K. Wanchoo
Commission Earthquakes and (2015-2018) Project P.I.
Delineation of
Himalayan Thrust
 Faults in J&K
University Grants Biological Activity Rs. 6,03,000/- Dr. Kamni
Commission Predictions, X-Ray (2015-2018) Project P.I.
Structure Analysis
and Molecular
Interactions in
Some Organic
Compounds of
Medicinal
Importance
University Grants Effect of Swift Rs.6,50,000/- Dr. Vinay Kumar
Commission Heavy Ion (on-going) Project P.I.
Irradiations on
Alkali-alkaline
Earth Based Oxide:
Luminescence and
Related Studies
DST, GOI Development of Rs. 28,00,000/- Dr. Vinay Kumar
Nanophosphors: (on-going) Project P.I.
Luminescence and
Related Studies
BRNS, Department Alkaline Earth Rs. 21,00,000/- Dr. Vinay Kumar
of Atomic Energy Based (on-going) Project P.I.
(DAE) Govt of Nanophosphors:
India. Synthesis,
Characterization
and their
Luminescence
Studies

International:
Number of Faculty: 02
Funding Agency Project Title Grant Received Faculty
UGC-UKIERI Earthquake Rs. 17,81,400/- Dr. S.K. Wanchoo
Thematic hazard evaluation by UGC and Indian PI
Partnership with in J&K Himalaya GBP 17665
University of and western indo- by UKIERI.
Cambridge, UK & gangetic plains. (2015-2016)
IISERK
Natural Seismic structure GBP 18500 Dr. S.K. Wanchoo
Environment and active (2015-2017) Indian Joint Co-PI
Research Council, faulting and
UK with University ground motion
of Cambridge and evaluation in NW
IISERK Himalaya

University of Free No Funding Dr. Vinay Kumar

State, South Africa (Collaborative)
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National Collaboration:

S. No. Faculty Funding Title of the Total grant

agency Project sanctioned/
received
1 Dr. S. K. Wanchoo, PI University Physics of 13,70,000/-
Grants earthquakes (2015-2018)
Commission and
delineation of
Himalayan
thrust faults in
J&K
2 Dr. S. K. Wanchoo NMEICT, VSAT Enabled ~Rs. 45,00,000/-
MHRD, GOI Mobile e- in the form of
through IITR Learning two MeLTs
Terminals which we had
(MeLTs) designed as a
part of this
project. (2009
- 2011)

b) International Collaboration:
`
S. No. Faculty Funding Title of the Total grant
agency Project sanctioned/
received
 Dr. S. K. UGC-UKIERI Earthquake Rs. 17,81,400/-
Wanchoo, Thematic hazard by UGC and
Indian PI Partnership with evaluation in GBP 17665 by
University of J&K Himalaya UKIERI.
Cambridge, UK and western (2015-2016)
& IISER indo-gangetic
Kolkata plains.
 Dr. S. K. Natural Seismic GBP 18500
Wanchoo, Environment structure and (2015-2017)
Indian Joint Research active faulting
Co-PI Council, UK and ground
with University motion
of Cambridge evaluation in
and IISER NW Himalaya
Kolkata

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
 Established
 Electronics Specialization Laboratory with financial support from
DST, GOI under J&K special package. Total Grant Received: ~ Rs.
15,000,00/-
20. Research facility/centre with

a) State recognition:

Nano-Technology Cell involving faculty members from different

disciplines of science and engineering was created in 2014 to promote
interdisciplinary research in the niche area of nano-technology.

b) National recognition

c) International recognition
We are in the process of setting up of one the largest field based broadband
seismological experiment in J&K Himalaya. 11 stations are already in
place and we plan to have 40 -50 such stations on ground in J&K in
next two years. This is bound to generate interest both nationally and
internationally in due course. The effort has been funded both by
National and International funding agencies.

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies - None
22. Publications:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /
international): 191
∗ Monographs : None
∗ Chapters in Books: 06
∗ Edited Books : 11
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers: 01

Concepts of Electrodynamics
Authors: Vinay Kumar & Yugal Khajuria
ISBN: 978-81-8487-445-7,
Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi

∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,

Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): ~ 100

∗ Citation Index – range/average : ~ 0-400/03 (per publication)

∗ SNIP: Not Available
∗ SJR: Not Available
∗ Impact Factor – range / average : 0-9/1.5
∗ h-index : ~ 3 – 12 / 3
23. Details of patents and income generated : None
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : None
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions

a) industries in India and abroad

 Dr. S. K. Wanchoo has visited several universities and labs both

within and outside the country. He has visited Australia (2007),
Ankara University, Turkey (2008), MIT & Harvard USA (2010),
MIT, USA (2013) and American Geophysical Union, USA (2014)

 Dr. Vinay Kumar, as visiting research fellow for 2 months in 2013 by

University of the Free State South Africa

 Dr. Ram Prakash

1. Trieste, Italy, March 19-30, 2012, to attend “Synchrotron and FEL based
Method and their multi-disciplinary applications”

2. Awarded IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship at NPL, New

Delhi, India for eight weeks during 1st June 2012 to 26th July 2012.

Mr. Pankaj Biswas

Awarded IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship at
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India for
eight weeks during 26th May 2014 to 21st July 2014.
26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards

d) any other (please specify)

Dr. S.K. Wanchoo

 Member National Level Scientific Review Committee of the IRIS

(Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science) a programme of DST-Intel-
CII.

 Evaluator 21st & 22nd National Children Science Congress, organized

by DST, GOI and Bhopal December 27-31, 2013 and Bangalore December, 27-
31, 2014 respectively.

 Reviewer for the International Journal “Superconductor Science and

Technology ” IOP publication.
 Member of the Technical Programme Committee for the
International Conference on Advances in Computers,
Communication, and Electronic Engineering (COMMUNE-2015)
scheduled from 16 to 18 March 2015 in the University of Kashmir.
 Member of the Technical Programme Committee Workshop on
 Learning Technologies for Developing Countries held in conjunction
withtheIEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning
Technologies (ICALT 2011)
http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2011/, 6-8 July 2011,
Athens, Georgia, USA.

Dr. Jatindra Sharma

 Expert member for the evaluation of M.Phil. Dissertation at

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. (2011-2012).
 Reviewer of book chapter published by John Wiley & Sons.
 Reviewer of articles published in journals like Elsevier B.V.,
Holland.

Dr. Vinay Kumar

 Dr. Vinay Kumar, Expert Member nominated by IUAC for three

years (2012-2015).
 Dr. Vinay Kumar, Evaluation Committee Member, National
Research Foundation, South Africa.
 Section Editor, Journal of Integrated Science and Technology is an
international journal , ISSN No.: ISSN 2321–4635.

Dr. V.K. Singh

 Selected as a Guest Editor for a special issue on “Computational

Materials Science” to be published in International Journal
“Materials Focus” (American Scientific Publisher).
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher/orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs).
 School of Physics organized the 66th Refresher Course in
Experimental Physics, December 10-25, 2014 at SMVDU
sponsored by three national science academies viz., Indian
Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences
India, Allahabad and Indian National Science Academy, New
Delhi. 22 participants from all over India took part in this course
which was held under the observation of Prof. K. R. Priolkar,
University of Goa.

 One day “Acquaintance Programme on Accelerator Based

Research” on 14th July, 2012 was organized by School of Physics,
SMVD University in collaboration with IUAC (Inter-University
Accelerator Centre) New Delhi.

28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including
inter-departmental projects : 80
 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
 universities / industry / institute : 20

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty

Dr. S.K. Wanchoo

 The J&K State Council for Science and Technology “J&K Young
Scientists Award for the year 2010” presented by Hon’ble Vice President of
India Shri. M H Ansari on September 17, 2012.

 Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the
International Conference on Superconductivity & Magnetism (ICSM-2008),
organized by Ankara University, Antalya, Turkey, August 24-29, 2008. There
were 180 presentations by over 500 delegates representing 50 countries.

 Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the 3rd
J&K State Science Congress, organized by University of Jammu February, 2008.

Besides the above work of Dr. S. K. Wanchoo has been recognized by

National and International agencies in the form of Travel awards to
enable him to travel abroad and present his work:

 Travel Grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI, India

("Fall Meeting – 2014, American Geophysical Union (AGU). (December 15-19,
2014) ~ 1.7 Lacs

 Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1400) from Massachusetts

Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2013) and travel grant of Rs. 42,000/- by
SMVD University for presenting our paper during the Sixth International
Conference of LINC-2013, May 19-23, 2013 at MIT, USA.

 Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1200) from Massachusetts

Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2010), and travel grant of Rs. 25,000/- by
J&K State Council for Science & Technology, Govt of J&K and Rs. 33,000/-
by SMVD University for presenting our paper during the Fifth International
Conference of LINC-2010, May 23-26, 2010.

 Travel grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI, India

("International Conference on Superconductivity & Magnetism, Antalya,
Turkey. (August 24-29, 2008) ~ 1.2 Lacs

 Travel grant: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India
("Sixth International conference on New Theories, Discoveries & Applications
of Superconductors & Related Materials, at Sydney, Australia (January 9-11,
2007). ~1.2 Lacs

Dr Vinay Kumar
  DST Young Science Award under FTP scheme

Dr. Ram Prakash

 Awarded IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship-

2012.

 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

 Ms. Pallavi Gupta, a doctoral student (admitted in 2011) of the

school/department, received the Fair & Lovely Foundation
award for pursuing higher studies.

 Mr. Mohit Manhas, received the third best poster award in the
“5th International Conference on Luminescence and its
Applications (ICLA 2015)”, 9-12 February, 2015 held in
Bangaluru.

 Students
a. Ms. Swati Sharma, an M.Sc. (Physics) student enrolled in the
session 2009-11 as topper of the programme received INSPIRE
fellowship for pursuing doctoral studies.
b. M.Sc. students’ posters received best poster award in the
National Science Symposium, 25-27 February, 2015 held at
SMVD University, Katra.
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding
(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

S. Activity Source of Funding Status

No.
1. A three day National Science Hindi Vigyan Over 200 students and faculty
Seminar (in Hindi) on the theme Sahitya Parishad members from Jammu
“Extensive applications of nuclear (HVSP), Bhabha (including SMVD University)
technology for welfare and public Atomic Research & nearby regions participated
awareness” had been organized Centre (BARC), in this seminar.
jointly by School of Physics, Shri Mumbai.
Mata Vaishno Devi University [~ Rs. 5.0 Lacs]
(SMVDU), Katra and Hindi
Vigyan Sahitya Parishad (HVSP),
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(BARC), Mumbai during Feb 25 –
27, 2015.
2. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Department of Seven Camps have been
Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Science & completed so far:
April, June 2010, May, December Technology, GOI  INSPIRE [2328
2011, July 2012 and July 2013 & [Rs. 188.5 Lacs] students; over 100 mentors
June 2014. Next camp is proposed of international stature
to be held from 20-24, July, 2015. mentored the students.

3. Science Academies 66th Indian Academy of 22 participants took part in this

Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, innovative course which was
Experimental Physics Dec 10- National Academy held under the observation of
25, 2014 of Sciences India, Prof. K. Priolkar, University
Allahabad and of Goa.
Indian National
Science Academy,
New Delhi [Rs. 5.47
Lacs]
4. Science Academies 52nd Indian Academy of 22 participants including 6
Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, from within SMVDU took part
Experimental Physics Oct 8-24, National Academy in this innovative course which
2013 of Sciences India, was held under the Course
Allahabad and Directorship of Prof. R.
Indian National Srinivasan, FNA, FIAS,
Science Academy, FNASc.
New Delhi [Rs. 4.40
Lacs]
5. Science Academies Lecture Indian Academy of Prominent speakers:
Workshop on Physics of Sciences, Bangalore, Prof. V. K. Gaur, FNA, FNASc,
Earthquakes... followed by National Academy FASc, Honorary Professor IIA
UKIERI Workshop May 27-30, of Sciences India, and CMMACS Bangalore and
2014 Allahabad and former Secretary Department of
Indian National Ocean Development, GOI.
Science Academy, Prof. Kieth Priestley, Bullard
New Delhi. UK Laboratories, Department of
India Education and Earth Sciences, University of
Research Initiative. Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Supriyo Mitra, Department
of Earth Sciences, IISERK.
6. Science Academies Refresher Indian Academy of To be held at School of
Course in Mathematics June 1-14, Sciences, Bangalore, Mathematics, SMVDU in
2015 National Academy association with SICD:
of Sciences India, Prominent speakers:
Allahabad and Prof. Ajit Iqbal Singh, FNA,
Indian National FNASc INSA Honorary
Science Academy, Scientist, University of Delhi.
New Delhi Prof. Gadadhar Misra, FNA,
FIAS, FNASc IISc, Bangalore.
Prof. Maddaly Krishna, FNASc
 IMS, Chennai.
Prof. B. Ramakrishnan, FNASc
HRI, Allahabad.

7. National Faculty Development National Science Conducted from March 12-23,

Program (FDP) on and Technology 2012. 22 participants from all
Entrepreneurship with EDI, Entrepreneurship over the country which
Ahmadabad March 12-23, 2012 Development Board, includes 7 participants form
GOI SMVDU tok part. First such
[Rs.0.75 Lacs] FDP in J&K under NSTEDB-
EDI initiative.
8. National Seminar on Aviation University Grants  Presidential address by the
and Outer Space; Science Commission, Shri N. N. Vohra, Hon’ble
Economics and Law for Department of Governor of J&K and
Sustainable Development April Biotechnology, GOI, Chancellor, SMVDU
24 - 25, 2011 Indian National  Exposure to over 180
Science Academy participants by eminent
and J&K State invited speakers to an
Council for S&T interdisplinary domain of
[Rs.2.50 Lacs] knowledge [not being offered
in SMVDU]
9. DST Group monitoring Department of  Complete fast-track expert
workshop on Mathematical Science & pannel was present in the
Sciences and Physical Sciences Technology, GOI University for two days
August 19-20, 2011 together with over 25 young
[Rs.8.20 Lacs] scientists from allover the
country to discuss the new
and emerging projects.
10. SMVDU Colloquium Series SMVDU (The  Prof. Janindra Jain, Pen State
activity was initiated University, USA (First)
by SICD and three  Prof. Jayant Narlikar,
out four colloquia IUCAAP, Pune, (Third)
have been organized  Prof. V Kanan, VC
by SICD) Hyderabad Central
University, (Fourth)
 Prof. S. M. Desarda, Member
EC, University of Hyderabad
(Fifth)

11. Two days Brainstorming National Council for  22 participants including 5

workshop on Capacity Building S&T took part in this workshop.
of teachers associated with Mobile Communication
School system of Jammu and Division, DST, GOI
Kashmir State [Rs.2.04 Lacs]
 12. Special lecture on “Role of Supported by EDI, 22nd March, 2012. Over
Achievement Motivation in Self Ahmadabad 80 faculty and staff
Development” by Prof. B. B. participants attended the
Siddiqui, Distinguished Faculty, lecture.
EDI Ahmadabad.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:

a) Standard code of ethics and practice followed for experimental work
and investigations as outlined by different funding agencies and
journal publishers.
b) The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board
(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values before
starting work on the same.

32. Student Profile Programme-wise

Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage
Programme Received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2009-11 36 06 10 100 100
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2010-12 81 11 08 100 100
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2011-13 122 08 11 100 100
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2012-14 184 09 11 100 100
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2013-15 139 06 14 100 100
M.Sc. (Physics) : 2014-16 110 10 20 100 100
Ph.D. (Physics) : 2011 08 04 01 Continues Continues
02 01
Ph.D. (Physics) : 2012 08 02 02 Continues Continues
Ph.D. (Physics) : 2013 07 None None N.A. N.A.
02 03
Ph.D. (Physics) : 2014 07 02 04 Continues Continues
 33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other From students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.Sc. (Physics) 0 ~ 99 ~1 0
Ph.D. ~ 69 ~ 31 0 0

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense
Services examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other
competitive examinations? Give details category-wise.
 NET – 01

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG N.A.

PG to M.Phil. 0

PG to Ph.D. ~ 10

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral N.A.

Employed
Campus selection None
Other than campus recruitment 60

Entrepreneurs 2
N

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university
from other universities within the State
from universities from other States from
from universities outside the country
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during
the assessment period None

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library - None

b) Internet facilities for staff and students – Yes

 Staff members are provided with individual PCs.

 Computational Lab as common facility for graduate/PG /research
students as well individual PC (research scholars) are provided.

c) Total number of class rooms – 03

 M.Sc. 1st year – One class room

 M.Sc. 2nd year – Two class rooms for different specializations
 Class rooms with ICT facility - None
 Students’ laboratories – 05

Following individual laboratories:

 B.Tech. (first year) Laboratory

 First/second year M.Sc. (General Physics) Laboratory
 Electronics Specialization Laboratory
 Materials Science/Condensed Matter Physics
Laboratory
 Computational Physics Laboratory

d) Research laboratories – 01

Following facilities exist in the research laboratory

 Characterization Laboratory
 Nano Research Laboratory

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities:

Doctoral students Post- Research

doctoral Associates
from host institution/university Mr. PANKAJ BISWAS None None
Mr. UJVAL GUPTA
Mr. ANKUSH KUMAR
BEDYAL
 Mr. NITIN KUMAR
Ms. PALVI GUPTA
Ms. SWATI SHARMA
Mr. MOHIT MANHAS
Mr. SANDEEP KUMAR
Ms. ANSHUL UPPAL
Ms. NEHARIKA
Mr. BRIJ BIR SINGH
JASWAL
Mr. VIKRAM DEV
SINGH
Ms. SUMARA
KHURSHEED
from other institution/university None None None

Faculty and Research Scholars form Indian Institute of Science Education

and Research, Kolkata and University of Cambridge, UK regularly visit the
University as a part of our ongoing collaborative research work. We have
also hosted a student from Media Lab Asia, MIT, USA in past.

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university- None

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. – Yes

 Before launching the M.Sc. programme a general survey of students

expectations and course requirements and feedback from nearby
universities like university of Jammu was conducted.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,

how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes

 It is carried out thorough faculty meeting on forums like Academic Affairs

Committee.

a) Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

how does the department utilize the feedback?

 Achieved through regular student-faculty committee meetings in the

school and their recommendations are implemented after thorough
discussions in the matter.

a) Alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does

the department utilize the feedback? Yes

 Our university has separate alumni association with faculty representatives

 in every school to work on it and their final recommendations are
deliberated upon to improve the quality of different education programs.

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):

 data on specific achievements of alumni not available at the moment.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) involving external experts.

S. Activity Source of Funding Status

No
.
1. A three day National Science Hindi Vigyan Over 200 students and faculty
Seminar (in Hindi) on the theme Sahitya Parishad members from Jammu (including
“Extensive applications of (HVSP), Bhabha SMVD University) & nearby
nuclear technology for welfare Atomic Research regions participated in this seminar.
and public awareness” had been Centre (BARC),
organized jointly by School of Mumbai.
Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi [~ Rs. 5.0 Lacs]
University (SMVDU), Katra
and Hindi Vigyan Sahitya
Parishad (HVSP), Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre
(BARC), Mumbai during Feb 25
– 27, 2015.

2. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Department of Seven Camps have been completed
Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Science & so far:
April, June 2010, May, Technology, GOI  INSPIRE [2328 students;
December 2011, July 2012 and [Rs. 188.5 Lacs] over 100 mentors of
July 2013 & June 2014. Next international stature mentored
camp is proposed to be held from the students.
20-24, July, 2015.

3. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Department of Seven Camps have been completed
Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Science & so far:
April, June 2010, May, Technology, GOI  INSPIRE [2328 students;
December 2011, July 2012 and [Rs. 188.5 Lacs] over 100 mentors of
July 2013 & June 2014. Next international stature mentored
camp is proposed to be held from the students.
20-24, July, 2015.
4. Science Academies 52nd Indian Academy of 22 participants including 6 from
Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, within SMVDU took part in this
Experimental Physics Oct 8-24, National Academy innovative course which was held
2013 of Sciences India, under the Course Directorship of
Allahabad and Prof. R. Srinivasan, FNA, FIAS,
Indian National FNASc.
Science Academy,
New Delhi [Rs. 4.40
Lacs]
5. Science Academies Lecture Indian Academy of Prominent speakers:
Workshop on Physics of Sciences, Bangalore, Prof. V. K. Gaur, FNA, FNASc,
Earthquakes... followed by National Academy FASc, Honorary Professor IIA and
UKIERI Workshop May 27-30, of Sciences India, CMMACS Bangalore and former
2014 Allahabad and Secretary Department of Ocean
Indian National Devlopment, GOI.
Science Academy, Prof. Kieth Priestley, Bullard
New Delhi. UK Laboratories, Department of Earth
India Education and Sciences, University of
Research Initiative. Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Supriyo Mitra, Department of
Earth Sciences, IISERK.
6. Science Academies Refresher Indian Academy of To be held at School of
Course in Mathematics June 1- Sciences, Bangalore, Mathematics, SMVDU in
14, 2015 National Academy association with SICD: Prominent
of Sciences India, speakers:
Allahabad and Prof. Ajit Iqbal Singh, FNA,
Indian National FNASc INSA Honorary Scientist,
Science Academy, University of Delhi.
New Delhi Prof. Gadadhar Misra, FNA,
FIAS, FNASc IISc, Bangalore.
Prof. Maddaly Krishna, FNASc
IMS, Chennai.
Prof. B. Ramakrishnan, FNASc
HRI, Allahabad.
7. National Seminar on Aviation University Grants  Presidential address by the Shri
and Outer Space; Science Commission, N. N. Vohra, Hon’ble Governor
Economics and Law for Department of of J&K and Chancellor, SMVDU
Sustainable Development April Biotechnology, GOI,  Exposure to over 180 participants
24 - 25, 2011 Indian National by eminent invited speakers to an
Science Academy interdisplinary domain of
and J&K State knowledge [not being offered in
Council for S&T SMVDU]
[Rs.2.50 Lacs]
8. SMVDU Colloquium Sires SMVDU & DST,  Prof. Janindra Jain, Pen State
GOI (The activity University, USA (First)
was initiated by  Prof. Jayant Narlikar, IUCAAP,
SICD and three out Pune, (Third)
four colloquia have  Prof. V Kanan, VC Hyderabad
 been organized by Central University, (Fourth)
SICD)  Prof. S. M. Desarda, Member EC,
University of Hyderabad (Fifth)

9. Multiple workshops by the Supported by British Resource personnel from two

experts from British Council Council and USIEF organizations conducted these
and United States India sessions on possibilities to
Educational Foundation research and higher studies in UK
(USIEF), New Delhi in and USA. We have also
SMVDU established an Education@UK
centre in our University which
has been passed on to our central
Library. Assisted British Council
to host a networking reception
Jammu in which intuitions from
all over J&K took part.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

 Audio/video aids, presentation along with Blackboard teaching

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?

 Through committee like Academic Affairs Committee and Board of

Studies the performance and monitoring of different programmes offered
by the school are reviewed and corrective measures implemented.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Faculty member’s extension activities include:

a. Invited talk titled, “Earth, Earthquakes and Society” on

the occasion of National Science Day held at Indian Institute
of Integrative Medicine, CSIR, Jammu on 28th February,
2015.
b. Invited talk titled, “Structure and EQ source studies in
J&K Himalaya” at Physics Department, University of
Mumbai, 24th February, 2015.
c. Invited talk titled, “Earth and Earthquakes” at Physics
Department, G.N. Khalsa College, University of Mumbai, 24th
February, 2015.
d. Invited talk titled, “Physics of Earthquakes” at Physics
Department, R.D. National College, University of Mumbai,
23th February, 2015.
e. Invited talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T and learning
outcomes” for the teachers of mobile schools in J&K
organized by Vigyan Prasar, DST, GOI at GCW, Parade
Jammu from Janurary 17, 2015.
f. Delivered a talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T and
learning outcomes” as a resource person/ coordinator at the
7th INSPIRE Science Camp organized by SMVDU at Leh
from June 6 – 10, 2014.
g. Guest of Honour for the J&K Awards presentation ceremony
of Science Olympiad Foundation function held in Jammu on
4/8/2013. Hon’ble Minister of Housing, Relief and
Rehabilitation J&K Shri Raman Bhalla was the Chief Guest on
the occasion.
h. Delivered an invited talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T
and learning outcomes” North zone workshop on “Fostering
Scientific Temperament and explain natural phenomenon….”
organized by Vigyan Prasar, DST, GOI at GCW, Parade
Jammu from April 28 – May 1, 2014.
i. Conducted “Initiative for research and innovation in
science” workshop on behalf of Intel-DST-CII at Happy
Model School, Udhampur attended by over 500 participants
on April 5, 2014.
j. Delivered a talk titled “social and grassroot innovation”
attended by over 50 participants from School of Mechanical
Engineering, SMVDU in Feb., 2014.
k. To spread awareness about the INSPIRE programme of DST,
GOI delivered a talk titled “Innovation why and how” for a
total of over 500 participants at KV, Leh and Govt., Higher
Sec. School, Leh on May 5, 2014.
l. “How to be innovative and entrepreneurial to be successful in
life” a special lecture delivered during the career counseling
workshop attended by over 300 participants and organized by
DSP at Katra on December 21, 2013.
m. Delivered four lectures as recourse person during the 52nd
Refresher Course in Experimental Physics organized in
SMVDU and sponsored by the joint science education panel
of three National Science Academies of India from October
8-24, 2013.
n. Participated as recourse person and delivered a talk on
history of TOV in the workshop cum training programme of
Telescope Assembling at Srinagar organized by Students
welfare society and Vigyan Prasar, DST, GOI on May 29,
2012.
o. Delivered a popular talk on historical expeditions on TOV
for the students and teachers of BISCOE and Mallinson
Education Society, Srinagar, Kashmir as a part of the Vigyan
Prasar, DST, GOI initiative on May 27, 2012.
p. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired
Research, Science Internship Camp held during November
18-22, 2011 at University of Jammu. Besides this the Mobile
e-Learning Terminals (MeLT) were also demonstrated to the
attendees as a part of MHRD sponsored MeLT project.
 q. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired
Research, Science Internship Camp held during May 19-23,
2011 at National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.
r. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired
Research, Science Internship Camp held during March 17-21,
2012 at University of Jammu.
s. Made a presentation on UG Admissions in SMVDU 2004-
2010 assessment and future strategies before the Vice
Chancellor, Deans and Directors of SMVDU on 07/10/2010.
t. Delivered an invited expert talk on findings of NAS in “4th
Regional Workshop of MeLT Proejct” a nationally
coordinated project funded by MHRD, GOI at IIT Roorkee
on 13th Feb, 2010.
u. Delivered an invited expert talk on findings of NAS in “1st
Regional Workshop of MeLT Proejct” a nationally
coordinated project funded by MHRD, GOI at Panjab
University, Chandigarh on 15th October, 2009.
v. Delivered an invited talk at United States India
Educational Foundation on J&K and role of ICT in
education (SAPNA; Dreams & Strategies of reaching out
to educational institutions & society) (3rd April, 2009).
w. Was invited to deliver an expert lecture on “superconductor;
Bulk to thin films” during the workshop on Microelectronics
organized by NIT Srinagar on 5th November, 2007
x. Was invited to deliver a lecture on “Intelligent Information
Infrastructure & IT Human Resource” during the seminar
on EMC Academy Program organized by EMC Corporation
at Mumbai 28th May, 2007
y. Was invited to a panel discussion on “Impact of Intelligent
Information Infrastructure on Human Resource & Indian
Economy” organized at Bangalore by EMC Corporation
(March 2007)

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

 Up-gradation of student knowledge and through remedial classes and

counselling for preparation of competitive examinations are carried out by
faculty members of the school.

49. State whether the programme/department is accredited /graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. None

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.

We are setting up of a major field experiment in the J&K Himalaya in active

collaboration with IISER Kolkotta and University of Cambridge, UK. This
 in near future is expected to generate the first results on crustal structure,
active faulting etc in the region. This work has received tremendous support
from both National and International funding agencies. School has also
successfully demonstrated the successful use of mobile e-learning terminals
in underserved segment of society. This work has been appreciated by
international community at two successive conferences held at MIT, USA in
2010 and 2013. School has also spearheaded an pilot in translating
BLOSSOMS (Blended Learning Open Source Math or Science Studies)
video module developed at MIT, USA. One such module has already been
translated from English to Hindi and available on the website
www.blossoms.mit.edu.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

Strengths:

 More than 50% faculty members have exposure to education, research and
development programmes of American/European and other advanced
countries (Japan, South Korea, China, and South Africa, etc.).

 M.Sc. electronics specialization programme offered by the school is one of

the most advanced in the region (as compared to nearby universities).

Weaknesses:

 Lack of infrastructure for conducting more than one big event

simultaneously with the university is major hurdle in planning big events
like International Conference.

 Lack of dedicated Fund and space for creating departmental library.

Opportunities:

 Experimental Physics/methods training offered in the Refresher course is

one among the unique opportunities for faulty (and students as well)
offered by SMVDU in north India.

 Unique opportunity provided to the student community of the region

especially around the Jammu where institutes offering such high quality
M.Sc. (Physics) programme is scarce.

Challenges:

 To bring experienced/senior faculty members like Professor/Associate

Professor in the school to guide fast track development of the department.

 To bridge the academia-industry gap/divide as it exists today in terms of

lack of student exposure to industrial training etc.
  Getting industrial sponsorship to support and add advanced experimental
and related facilities in the school.

 Enhance student exposure to advance education, research and training

programmes in top institutes and industries in India and abroad.

52. Future plans of the department.

 School is planning to launch the Integrated M.Sc. (Physics) programme in

the coming year.

 Would like to setup an earthquake observatory in SMVDU in near future

and initiate a full time PG programme in the area of Geo Physics.

 School is also planning to enrich its curriculum by bringing-in faculty

members with expertise in varying fields like high energy physics, etc and
add other specializations too in its PG programme with appropriate
facilities for the same.
 Evaluative Report of the Department / School of Biotechnology

1. Name of the Department : BIOTECHNOLOGY

2. Year of establishment : 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university: Yes, Faculty of

Engineering for B. Tech. Program and Faculty of Science for M. Sc. and
Ph. D. Programs

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) UG – B. Tech. (Biotechnology since
Aug. 2014; previously Industrial Biotechnology); PG – M. Sc.
(Biotechnology), Ph. D. (Biotechnology) and Ph. D. (Chemistry).

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: UG - B. Tech.

program involves Faulty from School of Computer Sciences and
Engineering, School of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mathematics, School of
Physics, School of Languages and Literature, School of Philosophy and
Culture, School of Business Management.
PG – M. Sc. program involves Faculty from School of Computer
Sciences and Engineering.

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. Only training programs with University of Jammu;
Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine - CSIR, Jammu; State Forest
Research Institute, Jammu; Prathishta Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
Hyderabad; Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Govt. Medical
College, Jammu, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System: Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:

Nil

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)
Sanctioned Filled Actual (including
CAS & MPS)
Professor
Associate 2 01 1
Professors
Asst. Professors 18 15 15
 Others Nil 1 (Contractual 01
basis) against
the sanctioned
posts of Asst.
Professor/s

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance
Name Qualificat Desi Specialization No. Of No. of Ph.D./
ion gnat Years of
M.Phil.
ion Experienc
students
e guided for the
last 4 years
Prof. V. Ph. D. Prof. Plant Cytogenetics Teaching & 1
Verma & Molecular Research: 36
Biology
Dr. Ph. D., Post Asst. Plant Tissue Teaching, 01 + 05
Sharada M. Doc. Prof. Culture & Genetic Industry & pursuing
Potukuchi Engineering Research: 20
Dr. Ratna Ph. D., NET Asst. Plant Genetic Teaching & 02 pursuing
Chandra Prof. Engineering, Bt Research:
Transgenics 15
Dr. Ph. D., NET Asst. Genetics and Teaching & 02 pursuing
Samantha Prof. Molecular Biology Research:
Vaishnavi 10
Dr. Preeti Ph. D. Asst. Environmental Teaching & 03 pursuing
Sharma Prof. Sc.& Microbiology Research:
12
Dr. Anil Ph. D., NET Asst. Synthetic Organic Teaching & 04 pursuing
Kumar Prof. Chemistry Research: 12
Dr. Shafaq Ph. D. Asst. Biotechnology Teaching & 06 pursuing
Rasool Prof. Research: 12
Mr. Parvez M. Sc., NET Asst. Bioprocess Tech. & Teaching & Nil
S. Slathia Prof. Bioinformatics Research: 09
Mr. Arvind M. Tech. Asst. Biochemical Teaching & Nil
Yadav Prof. Engineering Research: 08
Dr. Indu Ph. D. Asst. Enzymology and Teaching & 02 pursuing
Bushan Prof. Biotransformation Research: 12
Dr. Raju M. Tech. Ph. Asst. Biochemical Engg. Teaching & 01 pursuing
Shankaraya D. Prof. & Biotechnology Research: 10
n
Dr. Vinod Ph. D., Post Asst. Immunology Teaching & 01 pursuing
Singh Doc. Prof. Research: 10
Dr. Ph. D., Post Asst. Genetics & Teaching & 05 pursuing
Swarkar Doc. Prof. Genomics of Research: 12
Sharma Human Disorders
Dr. Ekta Ph. D., Post Asst. Molecular Genetics Teaching & 02 pursuing
Rai Doc. Prof. of Human Research: 11
 Disorders
Dr. Rakesh Ph. D., Post Asst. Cancer Biology, Teaching & 04 pursuing
Kumar Doc. Prof. DNA Damage Research: 12
Response
Dr. Ph. D., Post Asst. Genetics / Teaching & 02 pursuing
Narender Doc. Prof. Biotechnology Research: 12
Bairwa
Dr. Mohita Ph. D., NET Asst. Coordination Teaching & Nil
Sharma Prof. Chemistry & Research: 10
(on Polymers
Contra
ct
basis)

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

i. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Wichmann, Professor of Biochemical Engineering

and Dean Academic Affairs, University of Dortmund, Germany from
20.08.2007 to 02.09.2007.
ii. Prof. Dr. -Ing Karl Strauss, Professor of Biochemical Engineering,
University of Dortmund, Germany from 19.10.2007 to 29.10.2007 and
31.03.2008 to 11.04.2008.
iii. Prof. Subash Chandra Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical
Engineering, IIT, Delhi from 16.03.2008 to 20.03.2008.
iv. Mr. Mukesh Goel, Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical
Engineering, IIT, Delhi from 12.03.2008 to 22.03.2008
v. Dr. V K Kaul, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIIM-CSIR,
Jammu from 16.09.2007 to 18.09.2007.
vi. Prof. MK Dhar, Director , SBT, University of Jammu, Jammu
(Member Board of Studies)
vii. Prof. Saroj Mishra, Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical
Engineering, IIT, Delhi, (Member Board of Studies)
viii. Organized “Special Tree Talk” for Faculty, Staff and students at Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra; Mar. 12, 2011.
ix. Prof. P.K. Sehajpal, HOD, Department of Molecular Biology &
Biochemistry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; delivered
Invited Lecture titled “Tuberculosis Elimination: Myth or Reality” on
15.03.2013.
x. Dr. Rima Dada, Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, New Delhi; delivered Invited Lecture titled
“Infertility and RSA does Father have a Role?” on 22.03.2013.
xi. Prof. R.S. Sharma, Deputy Director General, Division of RCH, Indian
Council of Medical Research, New Delhi; delivered Invited Lecture
titled “Biotechnology and Human Health” on 22.03.2013.

Besides the above eminent Biotechnologists from various

Universities/Research Institutes/Industries within the country and
abroad (University of Jammu; IIT, Delhi; Indian Institute of
 Integrative Medicine, Jammu; Biotech Industry Research Assistance,
DBT, New Delhi; BARC, Mumbai; Punjab University, Chandigarh;
Delhi University, South Campus; Guru Nanak Dev University,
Amritsar; University of Dortmund, Germany; Southwestern Medical
Center, Dallas USA; Prathishta Industries Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad;
Hash Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Punjab) have visited the school to deliver
lectures to B. Tech./M. Sc. students and research scholars.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information: B. Tech. 2 courses per Semester by Ad-hoc Faculty

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio: B. Tech.: 12: 16; M. Sc.: 20:16

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:
S. No. Name of the Staff Qualification Designation

Educatio Technical
nal
1. Mr. Vishnu Gupta M. Sc. Pursuing Ph. D. Senior Technical Assistant

2. Mr. V.P. Singh M. Sc. - Senior Technical Assistant

3. Mr. Punit Khanna M. Sc. Pursuing Ph. D. Senior Technical Assistant

4. Dr. Zahid Mahmood M. Sc., - Senior Technical Assistant

Ph.D.
5. Mr. Pankaj Sudan M. Sc. Pursuing Ph. D. Senior Technical Assistant

6. Mr. Abhay Kumar B. Sc. - Lab Assistant

Gandotra
7. Ms. Meenakshi M. Sc. - Lab Assistant
Krishen
8. Mr. Tinku Kumar B. A. ITI Computer Junior Assistant
application diploma (1
yr. Diploma), Software
(1 yr Diploma),
Hardware (3 month
course)

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:

S. No. Major Thrust Areas

1. Microbial Biotechnology - Research in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics of
industrially important enzymes; environment, biodiversity and biofuel.
2. Plant Biotechnology - Transformation of plants with biotic and abiotic related genes,
DNA fingerprinting of important medicinal & aromatic plants of commercial
importance for IPR and patenting purposes
 3. Plant Tissue Culture for genetic modification - biosystematics of selected medicinal
plants; organic agriculture.
4. Computational Biology and Molecular Modelling - for drug development

5. Cancer Biology, Radiation Biology, DNA Damage, Obesity Management -

6. Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine – Research is on-going to understand the
genetics of various human disorders. Human Phylogenetics – National &
International Projects to understand human evolution and relationship of different
population groups.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise.
S. Title of the project PI/Co-PI Duration Funding Amount
No. Agency (lakhs)
1. Exploring Myxobacteria Dr. Shafaq 2010- DST,GOI 19.63
from the state of Jammu Rasool 2013 (under Fast
and Kashmir for novel track Scheme)
enzymes and secondary
metabolites
2. Exploring Microbial Dr. Shafaq 2012- Council of 35.0
Diversity & Mining Rasool 2015 Scientific and
Novel Hydrolases from Industrial
Brackish Water Lakes of Research, Govt.
Ladakh Region by of India
Metagenomic Approach
3. mi RNA Status in Breast Prof. RNK 2012- J&K State 150.0
Tumors and therapeutic Bamezai/Dr. 2015 DST, J&K
Potential Rakesh
Kumar
4. Cell and tissue Dr. Sharada 2012- University 13.708
engineering of in vitro M. Potukuchi 2015 Grants
cultures of Bacopa Commission,
monnieri (L.) Govt. of India
5. Molecular modeling and Mr. Parvez S. 2012- University 1.60
drug docking studies on Slathia/Dr. 2013 Grants
Cystathionine beta lyase Preeti Sharma Commission,
in selected members of Govt. of India
Enterobacteriaceae
6. Human Genetic Diversity Dr. Swarkar 2014- University 6.0
and Evolutionary Sharma 2016 Grants
Perspectives of Type 2 Commission,
Diabetes Susceptibility in Govt. of India
Indian Populations
7. Genetic Diversity and Dr. Swarkar 2014- National 30.0
Evolutionary Perspectives Sharma/Dr. 2017 Geographic
in Population Groups of Ekta Rai Society, USA
Jammu and Kashmir,
 India
8. Replication and Dr. Ekta Rai 2014- University 6.0
characterization of newly 2016 Grants
identified T2D Commission,
susceptible genetic loci in Govt. of India
Some Indian Population
Groups.
9. Exploring potentials of Mr. Parvez S. 2014- Department of 37.08
probiotic bacteria as a Slathia/Dr. 2016 Biotechnology,
potential source of Preeti Sharma Govt. of India
phytate degrading
enzymes and bacteriocin
production
10. Targeting synthetic Dr. Narendra 2013- Department of 82.0
lethality interactions Bairwa 2018 Biotechnology,
among genome stability Govt. of India
genes and F box proteins
for personalized drug
development

S.N Title of the project Coordinator/Dy. Funding Amount

o. Coordinator Agency (lakhs)
13.
Establishment of Bioinformatics Prof. V. Verma Apex 34.00
Infrastructure (BIF) for the Bioinformatics + 9.15
promotion of Biology Teaching Centre, Deptt.
through Bioinformatics. of
Biotechnology,
GOI, New
Delhi.
2 UGC-SAP DRS I Program Prof. V. Verma/ University 65.00
. Dr. Sharada M. Grants
Potukuchi Commission,
GOI
3 UGC SAP DRS-I Additional Prof. V. Verma/ University 20.00
. Grant Dr. Sharada M. Grants
Potukuchi Commission,
GOI
4 DST Special Package for J&K Prof. V. Verma Department of 97.4
. Science &
Technology,
Govt. of India
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration: One b) International collaboration: Nil

S.No. Title of the project PI/Co-PI Funding Agency Amount (lakhs)
1. Integrated approach for Prof. V. National Bamboo 20.00
Bamboo improvement: Verma/ Dr. Mission, GOI
 Micropropagation, Sharada
Agroforestry, M.
Cultivation Potukuchi

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.

20. Research facility / centre with

 State recognition : Central Mass Array Facility

 National recognition : Bioinformatics Facility under BTISNet

under DST
 International recognition : Nil

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: Nil

22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international)
∗ Monographs
∗ Chapters in Books
∗ Edited Books
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average
∗ h index

Prof. V. Verma

1) Smelcerovic, A., Verma, V., Spiteller, M., Ahmed, S. M.,Puri, S.C. and
Qazi, G. N. (2006) Phytochemical analysis and genetic characterisation of
six Hypericum species from Serbia. Phytochemistry, 67: 171-177. (Impact
Factor: 3.35)
2) Kaiser, P., Raina, C., Parshad, R., Sarojini Johri, S., Verma, V., Andrabi,
K.I. and Qazi, G.N. (2006) A novel esterase from Bacillus subtilis (RRL
1789): Purification and characterization of the enzyme. Protein Expression
and Purification, 45: 262-268. (Impact Factor: 1.508)
3) Puri, S.C., Nazir, A., Chawla, R., Arora, R., Riyaz-ul-Hasan, S., Amna, T.,
 Ahmed, B., Verma, V., Singh, S., Sagar, R., Sharma, A., Kumar, R.,
Sharma, R. K. and Qazi, G.N. (2006) The endophytic fungus Trametes
hirsuta as a novel alternative source of Podophyllotoxin and related aryl
tetralin lignans. J. Biotechnology 122(4): 494–510. (Impact Factor: 2.88)
4) Maqboo, Q., Johri, S., Rasool, S., Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., Verma, V.,
Nargotra, A., Koul, S., and Qazi, G.N. (2006) Molecular cloning of
carboxylesterase gene and biochemical characterisation of encoded protein
from Bacillus subtilis (RRL BB1). J. Biotechnology 125(1) 1-10. (Impact
Factor: 2.88)
5) Dhar, R.S., Verma, V., Suri, K.A., Sangwan, R.S., Satti, N. K., Kumar, A.,
Tuli, R. and Qazi, G.N. (2006) Phytochemical and genetic analysis in
selected chemotypes of Withania somnifera. Phytochemistry 67(20): 2269-
2276. (Impact Factor: 3.35)
6) Ahmed, S. M., Manhas, L.R., Verma, V. and Khajuria, R.K. (2006)
Quantitative Determination of four marker compounds of Tinospora spp.
by Reverse Phase HPLC-UV (DAD) method. Broad based studies
revealing variation in content of four secondary metabolites in the plant
from different eco-geographical regions of India. J. Chromatographic
Science 4: 1-6. (Impact Factor: 1.026)
7) Khan, I.A., Mirza, Z.M., Kumar, A., Verma,V. And Qazi, G.N. (2006)
Piperine, a phytochemical potentiator of ciprofloxacin against
Staphylococcus aureus. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
vol.50(2): 810-812. (Impact Factor: 4.451)
8) Sharada, M., Ahuja , A., Suri, K.A. Vij, S.P, Khajuria, R.K., Verma, V.
and Kumar, A. (2007) Withanolide production by in vitro cultures of
Withania somnifera (Linn) Dunal and its association with differentiation.
Biologia Platarum 51(1): 161-164. (Impact Factor: 1.74)
9) Soror, S. H., Verma, V., Rao, R., Rasool, S., Koul, S., Qazi, G.N. and
Cullum, J. (2007) A cold-active esterase of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2):
from genome sequence to enzyme activity. J Indus. Microbiol Biotechnol.
On-line access no. DOI 10.1007/s10295-007-0224-6. (Impact Factor:
2.505)
10) Verma, V., Smelcerovic, A., Zuehlke , S., Hussain, M.A., Ahmad S.M.,
Ziebach , T., Qazi, G. N. and Spiteller, M. (2008) Phenolic constituents and
genetic profile of Hypericum perforatum L. from India. Biochemical
Systematics and Ecology 38(3):201-206. (Impact Factor: 1.269)
11) Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., Verma, V. and Qazi, G.N. (2008) Evaluation of three
different molecular markers for the detection of Staphyllococcus aureus by
polymerase chain reaction. Food Microbiol. 25: 452-459. (Impact Factor:
3.374)
12) Rehman, S., Shawl, A.S., Verma, V., Kour, A., Athar, M., Andrabi, R.,
Sultan, P. and Qazi, G. N. (2008) An endophytic Neurospora sp. from
Nothapodytes foetida producing camptothecin. Applied Biochem. &
Microbiol. 44(2): 225-231. (Impact Factor: 0.658)
13) Kour, A., Shawl, A.S., Rehman, S., Sultan, P., Qazi, P.H., Suden, P.,
Khajuria, r.K. and Verma, V. (2008) Isolation and identification of an
endophytic starin of Fusarium oxysporum producing podophyllotoxin
from Juniperus recurva. World J. Microbiol. & Biotechnol. 24(7): 1115-
1121. (Impact Factor: 2.842)
14) Felder, M., Gupta, A., Verma, V., Kumar, A., Cullum, J., and Qazi, G.N.
(2000) The pyrroloquinoline quinone synthesis genes of Gluconobacter
oxydans. FEMS Microbiol. Letters 193: 231-236. (Impact Factor: 2.046)
15) Johri, S., Verma, V., Parshad, R., Koul, S., Taneja, S.C. and Qazi, G.N.
(2001) Purification and characterisation of an ester hydrolase from a strain
of Arthrobacter species: Its application in asymmetrisation of 2-benzyl-
1,3–propanediol acylates. BMC. 9: 269-273. (Impact Factor: 2.951)
16) Maqbool, Q. A., Johri, S., Verma, L., Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., Verma, V.,
Koul, S., Taneja, S.C., Parshad, R. and Qazi, G. N. (2002) Purification and
characterization of a novel enantioselective hydrolase from Bacillus
subtilis. Biotechnology & Applied Biochemistry 36(3): 227-234. (Impact
Factor: 1.322)
17) Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., Verma,V., Malik, A. and Qazi, G.N. (2003)
Microbiological quality of walnut kernels and apple juice concentrate.
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, U.K. 19(8): 845-850.
(Impact Factor: 1.353)
18) Qazi, P. H., Johri, S., Verma, V., Khan, L. and Qazi, G.N. (2004) Cloning,
sequencing and partial characterisation of sorbitol transporter (srlT) gene
encoding phosphotransferase system, glucitol/sorbitol-specific IIBC
components of Erwinia herbicola ATCC 21998, Mol. Biol. Reports 31(3):
143-149. (Impact Factor: 1.958)
19) Verma, V. and Qazi, G. N. (2004) Enzyme directed diastereoselectivity in
chemical reductions:studies towards Ahmad, K., Koul, S., Taneja, S. C.,
Singh, A. P. Kapoor, M. Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., the preparation of all four
isomers of 1-phenyl-1,3-butanediol. Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 15: 1685–
1692. (Impact Factor: 2.165)
20) Riyaz-ul-Hassan, S., Verma, V., and Qazi, G.N. (2004) stn gene based
rapid detection of Salmonella by PCR. Molecular and Cellular Probes.
18(5):333-339. (Impact Factor: 1.879)
21) Vakhlu, J., Johri, S., Verma, V., Koul, S., Parshad, R., Taneja, S.C. and
Qazi, G.N. (2005) Purification and properties of enantioselective ester
hydrolase from a strain of Trichosporon species (DSMZ 11829). Enzyme
and Microbial Technology, 37 (3): 330-339. (Impact Factor: 2.842)
22) Kumar, M., Khan, I.A., Verma, V. and Qazi, G.N. (2005) Microplate
Nitrate Reductase Assay versus Alamar Blue Assay for the MIC
determination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Int. J. Tuberculosis and
Lung Diseases, 9(8): 939-1. (Impact Factor: 2.76)
23) Johri, S., Jamwal, U., Rasool, S., Verma, A.,Verma, V. and Qazi, G.N.
(2005) Purification and characterization of Peroxidases correlated with
IAA oxidation in Withania somnifera (AGB 002). Plant Science, 169 (6):
1014-1021. (Impact Factor: 4.114)
24) Ahmed, S. M., Verma, V., Qazi, P. H., Ganaie, M. M., Bakshi, S. K. and
Qazi, G. N. (2005) Molecular phylogeny in Indian Tinospora species by
DNA based molecular markers. Pl Sys Evolution. 256(1-4): 75-87. (Impact
Factor: 2.435)
25) Akhoon, B.A., Gupta, S.K., Verma, V., Dhaliwal, G., Srivastava, M.,
Gupta, S.K. and Ahmad, R.F. (2010) In silico designing and optimization
of anti-breast cancer antibody mimetic oligopeptide targeting HER-2 in
women. J. Molecular Graphics and Modelling. 28: 664–669. (Impact
 Factor: 2.022)
26) Sharada M, Ahuja, A., Arun Kumar, Sharma, R.D. Verma, V. Suri, K.A.
and Vij, S.P. (2010) Field performance, RAPD analysis and withanolide
profiling in micropropagated plants of WSR - An elite cultivar of Indian
Ginseng (Withania somnifera L. Dunal). Acta Horticulture . 865: 199-207.
27) Kour, A., Shawl, A.S., Rehman, S., Qazi, P.H., Suden, P., Sultan, P.,
Verma, V. and Qazi, G. N. (2010) An endophytic fungus from Juniperus
recurva producing podophyllotoxin with other biological activity. Annals
of Microbiology. 59 (1), 157-161. (Impact Factor: 1.039)
28) Akhoon B.A., Slathia P.S., Sharma P, Gupta S.K., and Verma V. (2011)
In Silico identification of novel protective VSG antigens expressed by
Trypanosoma brucei and an effort for designing a highly immunogenic
DNA vaccine using IL-12 as adjuvant. Microb Pathog.
DOI:10.1016/j.micpath.2011.01.011. (Impact Factor: 2)
29) Rather, M.Y., Mishra, S., Verma, V., Chand, S. (2012) Biotransformation
of Methyl β-D-glucopyranoside to higher chain alkyl glucosides by cell
bound β-glucosidase of Pichia etchellsii. Biores. Technol. 2012; 107, 287-
294. (Impact Factor: 1.549)
30) Sharma, M., Raina, H., Verma, V,. Mallubhotla, S., and Ahuja, A. (2012)
Synthetic Seeds a viable approach for conservation and propagation of
phytoremediant herb: Bacopa Monnieri (L.) WETTST. J. Envir. Res. &
Develop. 73(1A), 399-404. (Impact Factor: 1.268)
31) Khanna, P.K., Kumar, A., Chandra, R. and Verma, V. (2013) Germination
behaviour of seeds of Withania somnifera (L) Dunal: a high value
medicinal plant. Physiol. Mol. Bio. Plants: 19: 449-454. (Impact Factor:
2.405)
32) Hazi, Raja F.A., Bhargava, M., Akhoon B.A., Kumar, A., Brindavanam,
N.B. and Verma V. (2014) Correlation and functional differentiation
between different markers to study the genetic diversity analysis in
medicinally important plant Plumbago zeylanica. Industrial Crops and
Products, 55, 75–82. (Impact Factor: 3.208)
33) Singh R., Devi T., Verma V. And Rasool S. (2014) Comparative studies on
the extraction of metagenomic DNA from various soil and sediment
samples of Jammu & Kashmir region in prospect for novel biocatalysts.
Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. 8(4),
46-56. (Impact Factor: 1.325)
34) Khanna, P.K., Kumar, A., Chandra, R. Kumar, A., Dogra, N., Gupta,
H.,Gupta, G. and Verma, V. (2014) Correlation between Morphological,
Chemical and RAPD markers for assessing genetic diversity in Withania
somnifera (L.) Dunal: J. Crop Sci. Biotech. 17(1): 27-34.
35) Sharma, I.B., Yadav, A.K. and Verma, V. (2014) Evaluation of Physico-
chemical and microbiological parameters of Jhajjar rivulet of J&K.
Environ. Conservation J. 15:95-98. (Impact Factor: 2.32)
36) Jithendar, T., Sairam, K.V.S.S. and Verma, V. (2014) Enrichment of
glucose oxidase production by Aspergillus niger PIL7 in submerged
cultivation based on conventional optimization approach. J. Pharmacy
Res. 8(10): 1462-1466. (Impact Factor: 2.667)
37) Verma, V. and Sobti, S.N. (1982) Karyological studies in the genus
Cymbopogon Spreng. I. The Nucleus, 25(3): 165-171.
38) Verma, V. (1983) Effect of Aswagandha in mice. Indian drugs. 20(12):
469-471.
39) Verma, V., Saini, R.K., Koul, B.L. and Arya, R.K. (1985) Study of genetic
variants of serum hyperlipidaemias in Jammu. Indian Heart Journal. 37
(6): 394-398. (Impact Factor: 0.17)
40) Verma, V., Saini, R.K., Sharma, P.R., Arya, R.K. and Koul, B.L. (1987)
Incidence of abnormal haemiglobin in Jammu region of J&K state. Indian
J. Med. Res. 86: 685-689. (Impact Factor: 1.661)
41) Zutshi, U., Verma, K.C., Rao, P.G., Verma, V. and Atal, C.K. (1988)
Malnutrition influence on T3,T4 and cortisol levels in children of Jammu
region (J&Kstate). Indian J. Pharmac 20: 228-230. (Impact Factor: 0.296)
42) Verma, V., Qazi, G.N., Parshad, R. and Chopra, C.L. (1988) An
economical large scale procedure to purify Micrococcus plasmid DNA.
Bio Techniques 6(10): 936-940. (Impact Factor: 2.754)
43) Verma,V., Qazi, G.N., Parshad, R. and Chopra, C.L. (1989) A fast
spheroplast formation procedure in some 2,5-diketo-D-gluconate and 2-
keto-L-gulonate producing bacteria. Bio Techniques 7(5), 449- 451.
(Impact Factor: 2.754)
44) Qazi, G.N., Verma, V., Parshad, R. and Chopra, C.L. (1989) Plasmid-
mediated direct glucose oxidation in Gluconobacter oxydans. Jour.
Biotechnol. 10(1): 85-88. (Impact Factor: 2.884)
45) Verma, V., Qazi, G.N., Parshad, R. and Chopra, C.L. (1989) Introduction
of a Micrococcus plasmid in E. coli. Plasmid 22(3): 265-267. (Impact
Factor: 1.76)
46) Qazi, G.N., Parshad, R., Verma, V., Chopra, C.L., Buse, R., Träger, M.
and Onken, U. (1991) Diketo-gluconate fermentation by Gluconobacter
oxydans. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 13: 504-507.
47) Buse, R., Onken, U., Qazi, G.N., Sharma, N., Parshad, R. and Verma, V.
(1992) Inflence of dilution rate and dissolved oxygen concentration on
continuous keto acid production by Gluconobacter oxydans subsp
melanogenum. Enzyme Microb. Technol. 14: 1001-1006. (Impact Factor:
2.966)
48) Verma, V., Qazi, G.N. and Parshad, R. (1992) Intergeneric protoplast
fusion between Gluconobacter oxydans and Corynebacterium species.
Jour. Biotechnol. 26: 327-329. (Impact Factor: 2.884)
49) Verma, V. and Qazi, G.N. (1993) A simple method for recovering DNA
from agarose gels using glass fibre filters. Biotechnol. Techniques 7(7):
541-543. (Impact Factor: 2.754)
50) Verma, V., Felder, M., Redenbach, M., Qazi, G.N., and Cullum, J. (1993)
Physical characterization of plasmid pMQV10 from a steroid
biotransforming strain of Micrococcus. Plasmid 30(3): 281-283. (Impact
Factor: 1.76)
51) Verma, V., Felder, M., Cullum, J., and Qazi, G.N. (1994) Characterisation
of plasmids from diketogluconic acid producing strains of Gluconobacter
oxydans. J. Biotechnology 36: 85-88. (Impact Factor: 2.88)
52) Koul, S., Verma, V., Johri, S., and Qazi, G. N. (1995) Physical
characterization of Glucose dehydrogenase bearing plasmid in ketoacid
producing Erwinia herbicola. World J. Microbiology & Biotechnology, 11:
234-235. (Impact Factor: 1.353)
 53) Verma,V., Qazi, P., Cullum, J. and Qazi, G.N. (1997) Genetic
Heterogeneity Among Keto-acid- Producing Strains of Gluconobacter
oxydans. World J. Microbiology & Biotechnology, 13(3): 289-294. (Impact
Factor: 1.353)
54) Gupta, A., Verma, V. and Qazi, G.N. (1997) Transposon induced mutation
in Gluconobacter oxydans with special reference to its direct-glucose
oxidation metabolism. FEMS Microbiology Letters 147: 181-188. (Impact
Factor: 2.046)

Book & Book Chapters:

1. Verma,V., Ahmad S.M., Ganaie, M.M., Basir, S. F., Reshi , Z., and Qazi,
G. N. (2005) Ribosomal genes in plants – Phylogenetic Imortance. In
Advances in Biotechnology, ed. P.C. Trivedi. Agrobios (India),
Jodhpur. P241-254. Published by Agrobios, Jodhpur (2005) ISBN 10:
8177542362 ISBN 13: 9788177542363
2. Hussain, M.A, Verma, V. And Qazi, G.N. Population genetic structure of
rhizomatous Picrorhiza kurrooa Royal (2011) Lap Lambert
Academic Publishing GmbH & Co, Germany. 1-89. ISBN NO- 978-3
8443-1456-4, Published 2011-03-17

Dr. Sharada M. Potukuchi

Citations : 87
h-index: 5
1) M. Sharada, A. Ahuja and M.K. Kaul. (2003) Regeneration of plantlets
via callus cultures in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. – A Rare Endangered
Medicinal Plant, J. Plant Biochem & Biotech; 12: 1-5. (Impact Factor:
0.412)
2) In vitro regeneration in Celastrus paniculatus Willd. (2003) CSIR News;
53 (2): 19-20.
3) P.K. Khanna, A. Ahuja, M. Sharada, G. Ram, K. Koul and M.K. Kaul.
(2006) Regeneration via organogenesis in callus cultures of Argyrolobium
roseum Jaub and Spach – an important antidiabetic legume. Biologia
Plantarum; 50 (3): 417-420. (Impact Factor: 1.582)
4) M. Sharada, A. Ahuja, K.A. Suri, S.P. Vij, R.K. Khajuria, V. Verma and
A. Kumar. (2007) Withanolide production by in vitro cultures of Withania
somnifera (L) Dunal and its association with differentiation. Biologia
Plantarum; 51 (1): 161–164. (Impact Factor: 1.582)
5) Ashok Ahuja, Devinder Kaur, Mallubhotla Sharada, Arun Kumar,
Krishan Avtar Suri and Prabhu Dutt. (2009) Glycowithanolides
accumulation in in vitro shoot cultures of Indian Ginseng (Withania
somnifera Dunal). Natural Product Communications; 4 (4): 479-482.
(Impact Factor: 0.894)
6) Ashish Gupta, Santosh Kumar Pal, Jitendra Narayan and Sharada M.
Potukuchi. (2009) In Silico structure prediction of P27 SJ, a novel protein
in St. John’s Wort, that suppresses expression of HIV-1 genome.
Bioinfrontiers 1(1): 47-51.
7) Nisha Singh, Sharada M. Potukuchi and Francis Oluwole Shode. (2009)
Evaluation of important triterpenes in field and in vitro plants of Syzygium
cordatum. Journal of Environmental Research and Development, 3(3): 6-
9. (Impact Factor: 0.157): 6
8) Barneet Singh, Ashish Gupta and Sharada M. Potukuchi. (2009)
Comparative modeling and analysis of 3-D structure of Hsp 70, in Cancer
irroratus. Biological Forum – An International Journal ISSN No.: 0975-
1130; 1(2): 1-4.
9) Sharada Mallubhotla, A. Ahuja, Arun Kumar, R.D. Sharma, V. Verma,
K.A. Suri and S.P. Vij. (2010) Field performance, RAPD analysis and
withanolide profiling in micropropagated plants of WSR - An elite cultivar
of Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera L. Dunal). Acta Horticulture
(ISHS) 865: 199-207.
10) Ashish Kumar, Prakhar Bisht, Ashish Gupta, Sharada M Potukuchi and
A K Srivastava. (2011) Comparative Modeling Study of RNA Polymerase
C of Hypericum perforatum. Journal of Computational Intelligence in
Bioinformatics (special issue), 4(1): 47-54.
11) Munish Sharma, Himani Raina, Vijeshwar Verma, Sharada Mallubhotla
and Ashok Ahuja (2012) Synthetic seeds a viable approach for
conservation and propagation of phytoremediant herb: Bacopa monnieri
(L.) Wettst. Journal of Environmental Research and Development, 7(1A):
399-404. (Impact Factor: 0.157):
12) Munish Sharma, Ravi Kant Khajuria and Sharada Mallubhotla (2013)
Annual Variation in Bacoside Content of Bacopa Monnieri (L.) Wettst
plants. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 4(4): 266-271.
(Impact Factor SJR: 0.288).
13) Anuja Koul, Arti Sharma, Sofia Gupta and Sharada Mallubhotla
(2014) Cost effective protocol for micropropagation of Bacopa monnieri
using leaf explants. International Journal of Science and Research, 3(4):
210-212. (Impact Factor SJIF: 3.358).
14) Munish Sharma, Ashok Ahuja, Rajinder Gupta and Sharada Mallubhotla
(2014) Bacoside production under the influence of abiotic elicitors in
shoot cultures of Bacopa monnieri (L.). Natural Product Research,
DOI:10.1080/14786419.2014.986657. (Impact Factor: 1.225):
15) Koul Anuja, Kushwaha Manoj, Gupta Ajai and Mallubhotla Sharada
(2015). Regenerative potential and phytochemical diversity among five
accessions of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. Research Journal of
Biotechnology (Paper accepted) (Impact Factor: 0.262).

Book Chapters/Conference Proceedings

1) A. Ahuja, K.K. Gupta, R.K. Khajuria, Aradhana Sharma, Arun Kumar, M.
Sharada and M.K. Kaul. (2005) Production of Bacoside by multiple shoot
cultures and in vitro regenerated plantlets of selected cultivar of Bacopa
monnieri (L) Wettst. Plant Biotechnology & its Applications in Tissue
Culture, Vol 1. Chapter 17: pp. 160-167. (Eds. Ashwini Kumar, Shikha
Roy and Sudhir K. Sopory), I.K. International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India.
2) Mallubhotla Sharada, A. Ahuja and S.P. Vij. (2008) Application of
Biotechnology in Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha): Progress and prospects.
Recent Advances in Plant Tissue Culture and its Applications. Chapter 41:
 pp 645-667. (Eds. Ashwini Kumar and Sudhir K. Sopory) I.K.
International Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India.
3) R.K. Sharma, A. Ahuja, M. Sharada and C.M. Govil. 2009. (2009)
Biochemical changes associated with morphogenesis in Saffron (Crocus
sativus L.). Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Markers: Their role in
Improving Crop Productivity. Chapter 37: pp. 531-547. (Eds. Ashwini
Kumar and N.S. Shekhawat) I.K. International Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, India.
4) Sharada Mallubhotla and Ankita Gupta. (2009) Status report on
conservation and cultivation of Indian Bamboo through tissue culture.
Proceedings of Stake holder’s one day Workshop on National Bamboo
Mission (Jammu & Kashmir); pp: 43-52, SMVD University, Kakryal,
J&K.
5) Sharada M. Potukuchi, Surbhi Dubey, Imteyaz Ahmed, Munish Sharma
and Ashok Ahuja. (2009) Modulation of plant metabolite production
through elicitation: production of bacosides from Bacopa monnieri.
Proceedings of International Colloquium on Biotechnology; pp: 16-31,
DAV College, Jalandhar, India.
6) Ashish Gupta, Anshika Malaviya, Sharada M. Potukuchi and Jitendra
Narayan. (2010) Three Dimensional structure modeling and analysis of
Ribulose 1,5-bis phosphate carboxylase of Hypericum perforatum.
Conference Proceeding of International Conference on Bioinformatics
and Computational Biology (BIOCOMP’10): Vol 2: 807-810; Las Vegas,
Nevada, USA.
7) Potukuchi, SM. (2012) Chapter “Protoplast Isolation” in the Training
Manual under the Plant Tissue Culture Section, during Short-Term Course
on “Cytogenetics, Plant Molecular Genetics and Tissue Culture”
conducted by the Department of Botany at P.G. College of Science,
Osmania University, Saifabad, Hyderabad from 2-13 Jan. 2012: pp 57-58.

Submission of structures to Protein Model Data Base (PMDB)

1) Ashish Gupta and M. Sharada Potukuchi. 30/12/2008. Predicted and
submitted structure of Cytochrome b protein of Procellaria parkinsoni to
Protein Model Data Base (http://mi.caspur.it/PMDB/) PMDB ID-
PM0075595.
2) Ashish Gupta, Varsha Gupta, Santosh Pal, J. Narayan, Sharada
Potukuchi and V. Verma. 30/12/2008. Predicted and submitted structure
of ATP synthase Beta subunit protein of Hypericum perforatum to Protein
Model Data Base (http://mi.caspur.it/PMDB/) PMDB ID- PM0075596.
3) Ashish Gupta, Varsha Gupta, J. Narayan, Santosh Pal, Sharada
Potukuchi and V. Verma. 30/12/2008. Predicted and submitted structure
of ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase protein of Hypericum perforatum
to Protein Model Data Base (http://mi.caspur.it/PMDB/) PMDB ID-
PM0075597.
4) Ashish Gupta, Ankur Mohan, Varsha Gupta, J. Narayan, Santosh Pal,
Sharada Potukuchi and V. Verma. 31/12/2008. Predicted and submitted
structure of Putative Histone 2A protein of Hypericum perforatum to
Protein Model Data Base (http://mi.caspur.it/PMDB/) PMDB ID-
PM0075598.
 Books Authored:
1) Mallubhotla S., Ahuja A. and Vij SP. Indian Ginseng Withania somnifera
(L.): Biology & Biotechnology", LAP Lambert Academic Publishers,
Germany (2012), 213 pages, ISBN No. 978-3-659-18427-7.

Dr. Ratna Chandra

1. Khanna PK., Kumar A., Chandra R. and Verma V. Germination
behaviour of seeds of Withania somnifera (L) Dunal: a high value
medicinal plant. Physiol. Mol. Bio. Plants, 19 (2013): 449-454.

Dr. Samantha Vaishnavi

Citations : 42
h-index: 3

1) A. Pandita, B. Kumar, S. Manvati, S. Vaishnavi, S. K. Singh, R. N. K.

Bamezai (2014), “Synergistic Combination of Gemcitabine and Dietary
Molecule Induces Apoptosis in Pancreatic Cancer Cells and Down
Regulates PKM2 Expression” PLOS One, DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0107154. [Impact Factor 3.534]
2) N. Dhar, S. Rana, S. Razdan, W. W. Bhat, A. Hussain, R. S. Dhar, S.
Vaishnavi, A. Hamid, R. Vishwakarma and S. K. Lattoo (2014), “Cloning
and Functional Characterization of Three Branch Point Oxidosqualene
Cyclases from Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal” J. Biol.
Chem. 2014 289: 17249-17267. [Impact Factor 4.600]
3) N. Dhar, S. Rana, W. W. Bhat, S. Razdan, S. A. Pandith, S. Khan, P. Dutt,
R. S. Dhar, S. Vaishnavi, R. Vishwakarma, S. K. Lattoo (2013)
“Dynamics of withanolide biosynthesis in relation to temporal expression
pattern of metabolic genes in Withania somnifera(L.) Dunal: a
comparative study in two morpho-chemovariants” Molecular Biology
Reports, 40(12):7007-7016. [Impact Factor 1.958]
4) S. N. Raina, S. Jain, D. Sehgal, A. Kumar, T. H. Dar, V. Bhat, V. Pandey,
S. Vaishnavi, A. Bhargav, V. Singh, V. Rani, R. Tandon, M. Tewari and A.
Mahmoudi (2011) Diversity and relationships of multipurpose
seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.) germplasm from the Indian Himalayas as
assessed by AFLP and SAMPL markers, Genetic Resources and Crop
Evolution 59: 6, (2012),1033-1053. [Impact Factor 1.593]
5) A. Gupta, S. K. Pal, A. Trivedi, S. Vaishnavi, S. Rastogi, P Srivastava, A
Runthala (2010) Insilico Microarray Analysis for Helicobacter pylori
Using Gene Expression Data. International Journal of Applied Biology
and Pharmaceutical Technology 1(3): 1175-1180. [Impact Factor
0.9860]
6) S. N. Raina, S Sharma, T Sasakuma, M Kishii and S Vaishnavi (2005).
Novel repeated DNA sequences in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
(Asteraceae): cloning, sequencing, and physical mapping by
fluorescence in situ hybridization. Journal of Heredity 96(4):424-429.
[Impact Factor 1.995]
7) S. Vaishnavi and S. N. Raina (2005). Fluorescence in situ hybridization as
a new tool for chromosomal localization of DNA sequences:
 Methodology. Proc. of Meeting on Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources,
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa Campus, N Delhi, 5-7
Oct. 2004. pp 241-248.
8) A Bisht, SMS Chauhan, S Vaishnavi, RM Devarumath and SN Raina
(2004) Isolation of iridoid glycosides from the roots and rhizomes of
Picrorhiza kurroa. IUPAC International Conference on Biodiversity and
Natural Products Chemistry and Medical Applications, New Delhi, P-23,
26-31, (Abstract)

Conference papers:
1) S. K. Wanchoo, A. Kaul, S. Vaishnavi, H. Sinhval, H. K. Verma (2013)
“Educational Technology and its acceptance level among the students and
teachers in some rural area” Proceedings of LINC-2013 International
Conference held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
USA during June 16-19, 2013.
2) S. Vaishnavi, “Progenitors of A. balfourii fresh insights” during the
National Symposium on Plant Cytogenetics: New approaches at Punjabi
University, Patiala held from 23-24 February, 2012 (Abstract).
3) S. K. Wanchoo, A. Kaul, S. Vaishnavi, H. Sinvhal & H. K. Verma (2010),
“MeLTs; A new approach to delivery of e-learning in remote and un-
served rural areas in India” Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference of Learning International Networks Consortium (LINC-2010)
held at Engineering Systems Division, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, USA, May 23- 26, 2010.
4) S Vaishnavi, RM Devarumath and SN Raina (2010) Applicability of DNA
markers in elucidating ancestors of allotetraploid Aconitum balfourii.5th
J&K Science Congress, organized by University of Jammu, Jammu from
Feb. 8 – 10, 2010 (abstract)
5) S K Wanchoo, A Koul, S Vaishnavi, H Sinvhal & HK Verma, “VSAT
Enabled Mobile e-Learning Terminals for Education in Remote Areas” 5th
Jammu & Kashmir State Science Congress, organized by University of
Jammu (February 08-10, 2010).
6) S Vaishnavi, RM Devarumath and SN Raina (2009) DNA fingerprinting
and karyotypic analysis as useful approaches to study genomic
relationships among Aconitum species. National Conference on
“Biodiversity: Present Status and Future Challenges” organized by
Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar from March 26-
28, 2009.(abstract)

Sequences submitted:
1) PCR cloning of Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of nrDNA.
partial sequences of Podophyllum spp. AJ 717328 to AJ 717335
submitted to NCBI database.
2) PCR cloning of Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of nrDNA.
partial sequences of Aconitum spp. AJ 717336 to AJ 717345 submitted
to NCBI database.
Chapters in Books
3) V K Goswami, S Nandy, S Vaishnavi, A K Bhatnagar and SN Raina
(2005). Indian mayapple (Podophyllum hexandrum) leaf as an alternative
 source of podophyllotoxin; and RAPD fingerprinting between the Indian
and American (P. peltatum) mayapple In: Biodiversity – Status and
Prospects (eds P Tandon, M Sharma, R Swarup) Narosa Publishing House,
N Delhi, pp 101-111.

Dr. Anil Kumar

1. Anil Kumar, Summon Koul, Tej K. Razdan and Kamal K. Kapoor. 2006. A
new and convenient one-pot solid supported synthesis of 2,4,6-
triarylpyridines, Tetrahedron Letter, 47: 837-842.
2. Anil Kumar, Satish Kumar and Kamal K. Kapoor. 2007. Zinc-Mediated
-Unsaturated Aryl Ketones Under
Aqueous Conditions, Aust. J. Chem. 60: 1-3.
3. I Bhushan, A Kumar, G Modi and S Jamwal. 2011. Chiral resolution of
differently substituted racemic acetyl-1-phenyl ethanol using lipase
from Bacillus subtilis. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology;
86(2): 315-318.

Dr. Preeti Sharma

Citations : 14
h-index: 2
1) BA Akhoon, PS Slathia, P Sharma, SK Gupta, V Verma. In silico
identification of novel protective VSG antigens expressed by
Trypanosoma brucei and an effort for designing a highly immunogenic
DNA vaccine using IL-12 as adjuvant. Microbial Pathogenesis. 2011,
51 (1), 77-87.
2) SK Venu Gopal, S Naik, P Somal, P Sharma, A Arjuna, R Ul Hassan,
Production of 17-keto androstene steroids by the side chain cleavage of
progesterone with Bacillus sphaericus. Biocatalysis and
Biotransformation, 2008, 26 (4), 272-279.
3) P Sharma, PS Slathia, P Somal, P Mehta. Biotransformation of
cholesterol to 1, 4-androstadiene-3, 17-dione (ADD) by Nocardia
species. Annals of Microbiology, 2012, 62 (4), 1651-1659.
4) RK Khajuria, V Bhardwaj, RK Gupta, P Sharma, P Somal, P Mehta.
Development of a Rapid Normal-Phase LC-Positive Ion APCI-MS
Method for Simultaneous Detection and Quantitation of Cholesterol,
Androst-4-ene-3, 17-dione, and Androsta-1, 4-diene-3, 17-dione.
Journal of Chromatographic Science, 2007, 45 (8), 519-523.
5) P Slathia, P Sharma. Predicting conserved epitopes in the variants of
amastin protein of Leishmania major and designig an epitope based
immunogenic DNA vaccine. International Journal of Infectious
Diseases, 2012, 16, e314.

Mr. Parvez Singh Slathia

Citations : 07
h-index: 1
1) BA Akhoon, PS Slathia, P Sharma, SK Gupta, V Verma. In silico
identification of novel protective VSG antigens expressed by
Trypanosoma brucei and an effort for designing a highly immunogenic
 DNA vaccine using IL-12 as adjuvant. Microbial Pathogenesis. 2011,
51 (1), 77-87.
2) P Sharma, PS Slathia, P Somal, P Mehta. Biotransformation of
cholesterol to 1, 4-androstadiene-3, 17-dione (ADD) by Nocardia
species. Annals of Microbiology, 2012, 62 (4), 1651-1659.
3) PS Slathia. DNA Vaccine Design for Chikungunya Virus Based On the
Conserved Epitopes Derived from Structural Protein. Proceedings of
the International Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational
Biology, 2013.
4) S Sharma, PS Slathia, V Verma. Jatropha curcas as a Source of
Biodiesel: its limitations and Need for New Plant Resources. Journal of
Biofuels, 2011, 2 (2), 98-106.
5) P Slathia, P Sharma. Predicting conserved epitopes in the variants of
amastin protein of Leishmania major and designig an epitope based
immunogenic DNA vaccine. International Journal of Infectious
Diseases, 2012, 16, e314.

Dr. Shafaq Rasool

1. Soror, S. H., Verma, V., Rao, R., Rasool, S., Koul, S., Qazi, G.N. and Cullum,
J. (2007) A cold-active esterase of Streptomyces coelicolor A3 (2): from
genome sequence to enzyme activity. J Indus. Microbiol Biotechnol. On-line
access no. DOI 10.1007/s10295-007-0224-6.
2. Rayees S., Kumar A., Rasool S., Kaiser P., Satti NK., Sangwan PL., Johri RK.
and Singh GD. 2013. Ethanolic extract of Alternanthera sessilis (AS-1)
inhibits IgE-mediated allergic response in RBL-2H3 cells. Immunological
Investigations, 42(6): 470-480.
3. Singh R., Devi T., Verma V. and Rasool S. 2014. Comparative Studies on the
Extraction of Metagenomic DNA from Various Soil and Sediment Samples
of Jammu and Kashmir Region in Prospect for Novel Biocatalysts. Journal of
Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 8(4): 46-56.
4. Rayees S., Satti NK., Mehra R., Nargotra A., Rasool S., Sharma A., Sahu PK.,
Rajnikant, Gupta VK., Nepali K. and Singh GD. 2014. Anti-asthmatic activity
of azepino [2, 1-b] quinazolones, synthetic analogues of vasicine, an alkaloid
from Adhatoda vasica. Med. Chem. Res., DOI 10.1007/s00044-014-0996-y.

Mr. Arvind Yadav

 I Bhushan, AK Yadav, R Parshad. 2011. Enhancement in the production
of lipase from Arthrobacter sp. using fed-batch fermentation strategy. Asiatic
Journal of Biotechnology Resources 2 (5), 522-534.

Dr. Indu Bhushan

Citations : 89
h-index: 4
1) I Bhushan, R Parshad, GN Qazi, G Ingavle, TM Jamalpure, CR Rajan,
...2007. Macroporous Beads for Lipase Immobilization Kinetic
Resolution of a Racemic Drug Intermediate. Journal of Bioactive and
Compatible Polymers 22 (2), 174-194.
2) I Bhushan, R Parshad, GN Qazi, G Ingavle, TM Jamalpure, CR Rajan,
..2007. Macroporous beads for lipase immobilization: Kinetic
 resolution of a racemic drug intermediate. Journal of Bioactive and
Compatible Polymers 22 (3), 357-357.
3) I. Bhushan, R Parshad, GN Qazi, G Ingavle, R.Rajan, S
Ponrathnam,...2008. Lipase enzyme immobilization on synthetic
beaded macroporous copolymers for kinetic resolution of chiral drugs
intermediates. Process Biochemistry, 43 (4), 321-330.
4) I Bhushan, R Parshad, GN Qazi, VK Gupta. 2008. Immobilization of
lipase by entrapment in Ca-alginate beads. Journal of Bioactive and
Compatible Polymers 23 (6), 552-562.
5) I Bhushan, A Kumar, G Modi, S Jamwal. 2011. Chiral resolution of
differently substituted racemic acetyl‐1‐phenyl ethanol using lipase
from Bacillus subtilis. Journal of Chemical Technology and
Biotechnology 86 (2), 315-318.
6) I Bhushan, AK Yadav, R Parshad. 2011. Enhancement in the production
of lipase from Arthrobacter sp. using fed-batch fermentation strategy.
Asiatic Journal of Biotechnology Resources 2 (5), 522-534.
7) D Kumar, S Nagar, I Bhushan, L Kumar, R Parshad, VK Gupta. 2013.
Covalent immobilization of organic solvent tolerant lipase on
aluminum oxide pellets and its potential application in esterification
reaction. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic 87, 51-61.

Dr. Raju Shankarayan

1. Shankarayan, R., Kumar, S., & Mishra, P. (2013). Differential permeation of
piroxicam-loaded PLGA micro/nanoparticles and their in vitro enhancement.
Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 15(3), 1-13. (Impact factor: 2.278)

Dr. Vinod Singh

Citations : 329
h-index: 7
1. S Suvas, V Singh, S Sahdev, H Vohra, JN Agrewala. 2002. Distinct role of
CD80 and CD86 in the regulation of the activation of B cell and B cell
lymphoma. Journal of Biological Chemistry 277 (10), 7766-7775. (Impact
factor: 4.6)
2. V Raghavendra, V Singh, SK Kulkarni, JN Agrewala. 2001. Melatonin
enhances Th2 cell mediated immune responses: lack of sensitivity to reversal
by naltrexone or benzodiazepine receptor antagonists. Molecular and
Cellular Biochemistry 221 (1-2), 57-62. (Impact factor 2013: 2.388)
3. V Raghavendra, V Singh, AV Shaji, H Vohra, SK Kulkarni, JN Agrewala.
2001. Melatonin provides signal 3 to unprimed CD4+ T cells but failed to
stimulate LPS primed B cells. Clinical & Experimental Immunology 124 (3),
414-422. (Impact factor 2013: 3.278)
4. V Singh, Q Ji, L Feigenbaum, RM Leighty, AA Hurwitz. 2009. Melanoma
progression despite infiltration by in vivo-primed TRP-2-specific T cells.
Journal of Immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md.: 1997) 32 (2), 129. (Impact
factor: 3.354).
5. V Singh, JN Agrewala. 2006. Regulatory role of pro-Th1 and pro-Th2
cytokines in modulating the activity of Th1 and Th2 cells when B cell and
macrophages are used as antigen presenting cells. BMC Immunology 7 (1),
17. (Impact factor: 2.246)
6. Z Zhu, V Singh, SK Watkins, V Bronte, JL Shoe, L Feigenbaum, ... 2013.
High-avidity T cells are preferentially tolerized in the tumor
microenvironment. Cancer Research 73 (2), 595-604. (Impact factor: 9.284)
7. JN Agrewala, S Suvas, V Singh, H Vohra. 2003. Delivery of antigen in
allogeneic cells preferentially generates CD4+ Th1 cells. Clinical &
Experimental Immunology 134 (1), 13-22. (Impact factor: 3.278)

8. V Sharma, I Sharma, VP Singh, S Verma, A Pandita, V Singh, E Rai, ... 2014.

mtDNA G10398A variation provides risk to type 2 diabetes in population
group from the Jammu region of India. Meta Gene 2, 269-273.

Dr. Swarkar Sharma

Citations : 504
1. Swarkar Sharma, Douglas Londono, Walter L. Eckalbar, Xiaochong Gao,
Dongping Zhang, Ikuyo Kou, Atsushi Takahashi, Morio Matsumoto, Nobby
Kamiya, Karl K Murphy, Reuel Cornelia, TSRHC Scoliosis Clinical Group,
Japan Scoliosis Clinical Research Group, John A. Herring, Dennis Burns,
Nadav Ahituv, Shiro Ikegawa, Derek Gordon, Carol A. Wise. (2015) A PAX1
enhancer locus is associated with susceptibility to idiopathic scoliosis in
females (Accepted in Nature Communications) (Impact factor: 10.74)
2. Londono D*, Kou I*, Johnson TA*, Sharma S*, Ogura Y, Tsunoda T,
Takahashi A, Matsumoto M, Herring JA, Lam TP, Wang X, Tam EM, Song
YQ, Fan YH, Chan D, Cheah KS, Qiu X, Jiang H, Huang D; Japanese
Scoliosis Clinical Research Group, TSRHC IS Clinical Group, the
International Consortium for Scoliosis Genetics, Su P, Sham P, Cheung KM,
Luk KD, Gordon D, Qiu Y, Cheng J, Tang N, Ikegawa S, Wise CA (2014) A
meta-analysis identifies adolescent idiopathic scoliosis association with
LBX1 locus in multiple ethnic groups. J Med Genet. 2014 Apr 10. doi:
10.1136/jmedgenet-2013-102067. *First Shared Author (Impact factor: 5.7)
3. Varun Sharma, Indu Sharma, Vishav Pratap Singh, Sonali Verma, Anil
Pandita, Vinod Singh, Ekta Rai, Swarkar Sharma (2014) mtDNA G10398A
Variation Provides Risk to Type 2 Diabetes in Population Group from Jammu
Region of India. Meta Gene
doi:10.1016/j.mgene.2014.02.003.*Corresponding author.
4. Mahajan A, Sharma S, Dhar MK, Bamezai RNK (2013) Risk factors of type
2 diabetes in population of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Journal of
Biomedical Research 27 (5), 372
5. Ikuyo Kou, Yohei Takahashi, Todd A Johnson, Atsushi Takahashi, Long Guo,
Jin Dai, Xusheng Qiu, Swarkar Sharma, Aki Takimoto, Yoji Ogura, Hua
Jiang, Huang Yan, Katsuki Kono, Noriaki Kawakami, Koki Uno, Manabu
Ito, Shohei Minami, Haruhisa Yanagida, Hiroshi Taneichi, Naoya
Hosono,Taichi Tsuji, Teppei Suzuki, Hideki Sudo, Toshiaki Kotani, Ikuho
Yonezawa, Douglas Londono,Derek Gordon, John A Herring, Kota
Watanabe, Kazuhiro Chiba, Naoyuki Kamatani, Qing Jiang,Yuji Hiraki,
Michiaki Kubo, Yoshiaki Toyama, Tatsuhiko Tsunoda, Carol A Wise, Yong
Qiu,Chisa Shukunami, Morio Matsumoto & Shiro Ikegawa (2013) Genetic
variants in GPR126 are associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Nature Genetics 45 (6), 676-679 (Impact factor: 35.20)
6. Shafat Ali, Rupali Chopra, Siddharth Manvati, Yoginder Singh, Nabodita
 Koul, Anita Behura, Ankit Mahajan, Prabodh Sehajpal, Subash Gupta,
Manoj K Dhar, Chainy Gagan BN, Amarjit S. Bhanwar, Swarkar
Sharma*, Rameshwar NK Bamezai* (2013) “Replication of Type 2 diabetes
candidate genes variations in three geographically unrelated Indian
population groups” PLoS one. 8(3): e58881. *Corresponding author. (Impact
factor: 4.24)
7. Wenjie Gao, Yan Peng, Guoyan Liang, Anjing Liang, Wei Ye, Liangming
Zhang, Swarkar Sharma, Peiqiang Su, Dongsheng Huang (2013)
Association between Common Variants near LBX1 and Adolescent
Idiopathic Scoliosis Replicated in the Chinese Han Population. PLoS One
8(1): e53234 (Impact factor: 4.24)
8. Rai E, Sharma S*, Kaul S, Jain K, Matharoo K, Bhanwer AS, Bamezai RN*
(2012) The interactive effect of SIRT1 promoter region polymorphism on
type 2 diabetes susceptibility in the North Indian population. PLoS One.
7(11):e48621. *Corresponding author. (Impact factor: 4.24)
9. Liang G, Gao W, Liang A, Ye W, Peng Y, Zhang L, Sharma S, Su P, Huang D
(2012). Normal leptin expression, lower adipogenic ability, decreased leptin
receptor and hyposensitivity to Leptin in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
PLoS One; 7(5):e36648. (Impact factor: 4.24)
10. Londono D, Buyske S, Finch SJ, Sharma S, Wise CA, Gordon D. (2012)
TDT-HET: a new transmission disequilibrium test that incorporates locus
heterogeneity into the analysis of family-based association data. BMC
Bioinformatics. 20; 13:13. (Impact factor: 3.02)
11. Carol A Wise, Swarkar Sharma, Xiaochong Gao, Douglas Londono, Kristen
N Mauldin, January M Brandon, Vanessa King, Dongping Zhang, Derek
Gordon, John A Herring (2012)Genome-wide association studies of
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis suggest genes encoding axon guidance
molecules as candidates for disease susceptibility. Journal of Bone and Joint
Surgery - British Volume 01/2012; 94-B(SUPP XXVII):46 (Impact factor:
2.24)
12. Sharma S, Gao X, Londono D, Devroy SE, Mauldin KN, Frankel JT,
Brandon JM, Zhang D, Li QZ, Dobbs MB, Gurnett CA, Grant SF,
Hakonarson H, Dormans JP, Herring JA, Gordon D, Wise CA (2011).
Genome-wide association studies of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis suggest
candidate susceptibility genes. Hum Mol Genet; 20(7):1456-66. (Impact
factor: 7.69)
13. Swarkar Sharma, Xiaochong Gao, Douglas Londono, Matthew B Dobbs,
Christina Gurnett, John A Herring, Derek Gordon, Carol Wise (2010)
Genome‐wide Study Reveals Genetic Loci Associated with Idiopathic
Scoliosis. Spine p107 (Impact factor: 2.16)
14. Sharma S, Rai E, Sharma P, Jena M, Singh S, Darvishi K, Bhat AK,
Bhanwer AJS, Tiwari PK, Bamezai RNK (2009). The Indian origin of
Paternal Haplogroup R1a1* substantiates Autochthonous origin of Brahmins
and Caste System. J Hum Genet; 54(1):47-55. (Impact factor: 2.365)
15. Gochhait S, Bhatt A, Sharma S, Singh YP, Gupta P, Bamezai RN (2008)
Concomitant presence of mutations in mitochondrial genome and p53 in
cancer development - a study in north Indian sporadic breast and esophageal
cancer patients. Int J Cancer. 123(11):2580-6. (Impact factor: 5.007)
16. Bhattacharya P, Sharma S, Gochhait S, Bamezai RN (2008) Biophysical
 characterization of double-stranded oligonucleotides using ETBR and
isothermal fluorescence spectroscopy: implication for SNP genotyping. J
Biochem Biophys Methods 70(6):1163-73. (Impact factor: 1.808)
17. Sharma S, Rai E, Bhat A, Bhanwer AS, Bamezai RN (2007). A Novel
Subgroup Q5 of Human Paternal Haplogroup Q in India. BMC Evol Biol.
7(1): 232. (Impact factor: 3.41)
18. Rai E, Sharma S, Koul A, Bhat A, Bhanwer AJS, Bamezai R (2007).
Interaction between the UCP2–866G/A, mtDNA 10398G/A and PGC1
p.Thr394Thr and p.Gly482Ser polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes
susceptibility in North Indian population. Hum Genet. 122(5):535-40.
(Impact factor: 4.522)
19. Bhat A, Koul A, Rai E, Sharma S, Dhar MK, Bamezai RN (2007). PGC-
1alpha Thr394Thr and Gly482Ser variants are significantly associated with
T2DM in two North Indian populations: a replicate case-control study. Hum
Genet. 121(5): 609-14. (Impact factor: 4.522)
20. Darvishi K, Sharma S, Bhat AK, Rai E, Bamezai RN (2007). Mitochondrial
DNA G10398A polymorphism imparts maternal Haplogroup N a risk for
breast and esophageal cancer. Cancer Lett; 249(2): 249-55 (Impact factor:
5.016)
21. Bhat A, Koul A, Sharma S, Rai E, Bukhari SI, Dhar MK, Bamezai RN
(2007). The possible role of 10398A and 16189C mtDNA variants in
providing susceptibility toT2DM in two North Indian populations: a
replicative study. Hum Genet; 120(6): 821-6. (Impact factor: 4.522)
22. Sharma S, Saha A, Rai E, Bhat A, Bamezai R (2007). Human mtDNA
hypervariable regions, HVR I and II, hint at deep common maternal founder
and subsequent maternal gene flow in Indian population groups. J Hum
Genet; 50(10): 497-506. (Impact factor: 2.526)
23. Malhotra D, Darvishi K, Sood S, Sharma S, Grover C, Relhan V, Reddy BS,
Bamezai RN (2005) IL-10 promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms are
significantly associated with resistance to leprosy. Hum Genet; 118(2): 295-
300. (Impact factor: 4.522)
24. Saha A, Sharma S, Bhat A, Pandit A, Bamezai R (2005). Genetic affinity
among five different population groups in India reflecting a Y-chromosome
gene flow. J Hum Genet; 50(1): 49-51. (Impact factor: 2.526)

Book Chapters:
1. Wise CA, Sharma S (2010) Current Understanding of Genetic Factors in
Idiopathic Scoliosis (in) The Genetics and Development of Scoliosis (eds)
Kusumi K, Dunwoodie SL, Springer, USA ISBN: 978-1-4419-1405-7
2. Wise CA, Sharma S (2011) Genetics (in) Orthopaedic Knowledge Update
Pediatrics 4 (eds). Song KM (Section eds) Kim HK, American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, USA ISBN: 978-0-8920-3643-1

Dr. Ekta Rai

Citations : 316
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index: 8
1. K Darvishi, S Sharma, AK Bhat, E Rai, RNK Bamezai. 2007. Mitochondrial
DNA G10398A polymorphism imparts maternal Haplogroup N a risk for
 breast and esophageal cancer. Cancer Letters, 249 (2), 249255. (Impact
factor: 4.864).
2. A Bhat, A Koul, E Rai, S Sharma, MK Dhar, RNK Bamezai. 2008. PGC1α
Thr394Thr and Gly482Ser variants are significantly associated with T2DM
in two North Indian populations: a replicate casecontrol study. Human
Genetics, 123 (1), 115115. (Impact factor: 5.047)
3. E Rai, EK Wakeland. 2011. Genetic predisposition to autoimmunity–What
have we learned? Seminars in Immunology, 23 (2), 6783. (Impact factor:
8.337).
4. A Bhat, A Koul, E Rai, S Sharma, MK Dhar, RNK Bamezai. 2007. PGC1α
Thr394Thr and Gly482Ser variants are significantly associated with T2DM
in two North Indian populations: a replicate casecontrol study. Human
genetics, 121 (5), 609614. (Impact factor: 5.047).
5. A Bhat, A Koul, S Sharma, E Rai, SIA Bukhari, MK Dhar, RNK Bamezai.
2007. The possible role of 10398A and 16189C mtDNA variants in providing
susceptibility toT2DM in two North Indian populations: a replicative study.
Human Genetics 120 (6), 821826. (Impact factor: 5.047).
6. S Sharma, E Rai, P Sharma, M Jena, S Singh, K Darvishi, AK Bhat, ... 2009.
The Indian origin of paternal haplogroup R1a1* substantiates the
autochthonous origin of Brahmins and the caste system. Journal of Human
Genetics, 54 (1), 4755. (Impact factor: 2.496).
7. E Rai, S Sharma, A Koul, AK Bhat, AJS Bhanwer, RNK Bamezai. 2007.
Interaction between the UCP2–866G/A, mtDNA 10398G/A and PGC1α p.
Thr394Thr and p. Gly482Ser polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes susceptibility
in North Indian population. Human genetics, 122 (5), 535540. (Impact factor:
5.047).
8. S Sharma, A Saha, E Rai, A Bhat, R Bamezai. 2005. Human mtDNA
hypervariable regions, HVR I and II, hint at deep common maternal founder
and subsequent maternal gene flow in Indian population groups. Journal of
Human Genetics, 50 (10), 497506. (Impact factor: 2.496).
9. E Rai, S Sharma, S Kaul, K Jain, K Matharoo, AS Bhanwer, RNK Bamezai.
2012. The interactive effect of SIRT1 promoter region polymorphism on type
2 diabetes susceptibility in the North Indian population. PloS one, 7 (11),
e48621. (Impact factor: 4.24).
10. S Sharma, E Rai, AK Bhat, AS Bhanwer, RNK Bamezai. 2007. A novel
subgroup Q5 of human Ychromosomal haplogroup Q in India. BMC
Evolutionary Biology 7 (1), 232. (Impact factor: 3.07).
11. S Gochhait, D Malhotra, E Rai, RNK Bamezai. 2007. Automated
Fluoroscence Sequencing and Troubleshooting. Advanced Techniques in Soil
Microbiology, 3551
12. E Wakeland, E Rai, B Wakeland, C Liang, N Olsen, D Karp, J Kelly, ...2010.
Deep Resequencing of SLE Susceptibility Loci in a Population of SLE
Patients. Clinical Immunology 135, S10.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Citations : 590
h-
index: 13
1. Michael Torres, Raj K. Pandita, Ozlem Kulak, Rakesh Kumar, Etienne
 Formstecher, Yingming Zhao, Lawrence Lum, Tej K. Pandita, and Michael
White. Exocyst Interaction Network Reveals a Role for Sec8 in Suppression
of Genomic Instability and Regulation of Histone-Modifying Proteins ATF2
and RNF20. Molecular Biology of Cell (Conditionally accepted). (Impact
factor: 6.8).
2. Rakesh Kumar, Arun Gupta, Mayank Singh, Clayton Hunt, Tej Pandita.
2013. Role of chromatin modification and DNA damage response. Frontiers
in Radiation Oncology; 2: 214. (Impact factor: 3.319).
3. Hunt CR*, Pandita RK*, Kumar R*, Yang CR, Horikoshi N, Gupta
A, Jessie Jeffery, Pandita S, Qin Yang, Khanna KK, Howard j Worman,
Shay JW, Micheal D Story and Pandita TK. Lamin. 2013 A dependent
cyclin D1 is essential for replication stalled fork resolution independent of
DSB repair. Mol Cell Bio; 33(6): 1210-22 * Equal Authors (Impact factor:
5.036).
4. Arun Gupta, Clayton R Hunt, Raj K. Pandita, Juhee Pea, Komal Komal,
Mayank Singh, Jerry W. Shay, Rakesh Kumar, Walter N. Hittelman,
Chandan Guha, Thomas Ludwig and Tej K. Pandita. 2013. Targeted deletion
of males absent on the first (mMof) in T-cells blocks their differentiation and
has a bystander effect on B-cell genomic instability Mutagenesis; 28(3): 263-
70. (Impact factor: 3.497).
5. Justin L. Sparks, Rakesh Kumar, Mayank Singh, Tej K. Pandita, Peter M.
Burgers. 2012. Human Exonuclease 5 is a novel sliding exonuclease required
for UV and interstrand crosslink repair. JBC; 287(51): 42773-83. (Impact
factor: 7.251).
6. Mirza S, Katafiasz BJ, Kumar R, Wang J, Mohibi S, Jain S, Gurumurthy
CB, Pandita TK, Dave BJ, Band H, Band V. 2012. Alteration/deficiency in
activation-3 (Ada3) plays a critical role in maintaining genomic stability.
Cell Cycle.; 11(22): 4266-74. (Impact factor: 5.006).
7. Sang Bum Kim, Raj K. Pandita, Ugur Eskiocak, Peter Ly, Aadil Kaisani,
Rakesh Kumar, Crystal Ornelius, Woodring E. Wright, Tej K. Pandita and
Jerry W. Shay. 2012. Targeting of Nrf2 enhances DNA double-strand break
repair and protects colonic epithelial cells after irradiation PNAS; 109(43):
E2949-55). (Impact factor: 9.809).
8. Rakesh Kumar, Clayton Hunt, Arun Gupta, Suraj Nannepaga, Raj Pandita,
Jerry Shay, Robert Bachoo, Thomas Ludwig, Dennis Burns, Tej Pandita.
2011. Purkinje Cell Specific mMof Deletion Results in an Ataxia-
Telangiectasia-Like Neurological Phenotype Including Backward Walking in
Mice. PNAS (USA) 108(9): 3636-41. (Impact factor: 9.809).
9. Manika P. Bhadra, Nobuo Horikoshi, Sreerangam NCVL Pushpavallipvalli,
Arpita Sarkar, Indra Bag, Anita Krishan, John C. Lucchesi, Rakesh Kumar,
Qin Yang, Raj K. Pandita, Mayank Singh, Utpal Bhadra, Joel C. Eissenberg
and Tej K. Pandita. 2011. The Role of MOF in the Ionizing Radiation
Response is conserved in Drosophila melanogaster. Chromosoma. (Impact
factor: 3.847).
10. Manoj Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Mukesh Tanwar, Supriyo Ghose, Jasbir
Kaur and Rima Dada. 2011. Cytogenetic and clinical assessment of a family
with Treacher Collins Syndrome (TCS). Case Reports in Medicine 11 (E-
pub). (Impact factor: 1.5).
11. Han Liu, Shugaku Takeda, Rakesh Kumar, Todd D. Westergard1, Eric J.
Brown, Tej Pandita, Emily H.-Y. Cheng1 and James J.-D. Hsieh. 2010.
Phosphorylation of MLL by ATR is required for the Execution of
Mammalian S Phase Checkpoint Response. Nature, 16; 467(7313): 343-6.
(Impact factor: 36.458).
12. Girdhar G. Sharma*, Sairie So*, Arun Gupta*, Rakesh Kumar*, Christelle
Cayrou, Nikita Avvakumov, Utpal Bhardra, Raj K. Pandita, David J Chen,
Jacques Cote and Tej K. Pandita. 2010. MOF and histone H4 acetylation at
lysine16 are critical for DNA damage response. Molecular Cell Biology
(14): 3582-95. * Equal Authors. (Impact factor: 5.036).
13. Bolderson E, Tomimatsu N, Richard DJ, Boucher D, Kumar R, Pandita
TK, Burma S, Khanna KK. 2010. Phosphorylation of Exo1 modulates
homologous recombination repair of DNA double-strand breaks. Nucleic
Acids Res. (6): 1821-31. (Impact factor: 8.378).
14. Yongjiang Li, Emma Bolderson, Rakesh Kumar, Parameswary A
Muniandy, Yutong Xue, Derek Richard, Michael Seidman, Tej K. Pandita,
Kum Kum Khanna, and Weidong Wang. 2009. hSSB1 and hSSB2 Form
Similar Multi-Protein Complexes that Participate in DNA Damage
Response. J Biol Chem. 28: 23525-31. (Impact factor: 7.251).
15. Arun Gupta, Qin Yang, Raj K. Pandita, Clayton R. Hunt, Tao Xiang,
Sandeep Misri, Sicong Zeng, Julia Pagan, Jessei Kelley, Janusz Puc,
Rakesh Kumar, Zhihui Feng, Simon N. Powell, Audesh Bhat, Tomoko
Yaguchi, Renu Wadhwa, Sunil C. Kaul, Ramon Parsons, Kum Kum Khanna
and Tej K. Pandita. 2009. Cell cycle checkpoint defects contribute to
genomic instability in PTEN deficient cells independent of DNA repair. Cell
Cycle 8: 1-13. (Impact factor: 5.006).
16. Desai A, Jha O, Iyer V, Dada R, Kumar R, Tandon N. 2009. Reversible
hypogonadism in Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Fertil Steril. 92: e13-5. (Impact
factor: 3.982).
17. Dada R, Kumar R, Kiran Kucheria. 2006. A 2-year-old baby with Down’s
Syndrome, cryptorchidism and testicular tumour. European Journal of
medical genetics 49: 265-268. (Impact factor: 1.791).
18. Kumar R, Venkatesh S, Kumar M, Tanwar M, Shasmsi MB, Kumar
R, Gupta NP, Sharma RK, Talwar P, Dada R. 2009. Oxidative stress
and sperm mitochondrial DNA mutation in idiopathic
oligoasthenozoospermic men. Indian J Biochem Biophys. 46: 172-7. (Impact
factor: 1.0).
19. Tanwar M, Kumar R, Gadia R, Goyal A, Kumar M, Singh G,
Dada T, Dada R. 2009. Rieger syndrome with multiple chromosome
breaks and chromosome 4 deletion. BMJ Case Reports
[doi:10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0297]. (Impact factor: 1.0).
20. Shamsi MB, Kumar R, Bhatt A, Bamezai RN, Kumar R, Gupta NP, Das
TK, Dada R. 2008. Mitochondrial DNA Mutations in etiopathogenesis of
male infertility. Indian J Urol. 24: 150-4. (Impact factor: 1.0).
21. Shamsi MB, Kumar R, Dada R. 2008. Evaluation of nuclear DNA damage
in human spermatozoa in men opting for assisted reproduction. IJMR, 127:
115-23. (Impact factor: 1.661).
22. Kumar R, Tanwar M, Ammini AC, Kumar R, Gupta NP, Sharma RK, Dada
R. 2008. Robertsonian translocationand their role in pathogenesis of
 recurrent in vitro fertilization failure. Med Sci Monit. 14: 617-20. (Impact
factor: 1.699).
23. Misri S, Pandita S, Kumar R, Pandita TK. 2008. Telomeres, histone code,
and DNA damage response. Cytogenet Genome Res.; 122(3-4): 297-307.
(Impact factor: 1.905).
24. Dada R, Kumar R, Kumar R, Sharma R K, Gupta NP, Gupta S K, Sidhu T,
Kucheria K. 2007. AZF deletion in varicocele cases with oligospermia.
IJMS; 61: 505-510. (Impact factor: 1.07).
25. Dada R, Kumar R, Shamsi M B, R Kumar, Sharma R K, Gupta NP, K
Kucheria. 2007. High incidence of Yq microdeletions in semen is better
parameter than blood DNA. Asian J Androl.; 9:720-2. (Impact factor: 2.530).
26. Kumar R, Bhat A, Bamezai RN, Shamsi MB, Kumar R, Gupta NP,
Ammini AC, AronM, Sharma RK, Dada R. 2007. Necessity of nuclear and
mitochondrial genome analysis prior to assisted reproductive
techniques/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Indian J Biochem Biophys. 44:
437-42. (Impact factor: 1.0).
27. Dada R, Kumar R, Ahmad M E, Kumar R, Sharma RS, Gupta NP, Mitra A,
Gupta SK, Kucheria K. 2007. Klinefelter Syndrome: Clinical Implications of
Expa nding Phenotype. Indian Journal of Practicing Doctors, 3: 01-02.
28. Shamsi M B, T Mukesh, Dada R, Kumar R, Kumar R, Sharma R.K. and
Kucheria K. 2007. Mosaic Status of Lymphocytes in Infertile Men with
Klinefelter Syndrome. Int J Hum Genet, 2: 133-136.
29. Dada R, Kumar R, Shamsi M B, Varshney A, Snighdha J, Singh H, Sharma
R K. 2007. Epimutations and genetic aberration adversely affect ART
outcome - Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction 1: 49-51. (Impact
factor: 1.0).
30. Rima Dada, Kumar R, M Bilal Shamsi, Sarabpreet Singh, Col R K Sharma.
2007. Implications of Cytogenetic Abnormalities and Azoospermia Factor
Microdeletions in Assisted Procreation. Journal of Reproduction &
Contraception, 18: 1-6. (Impact factor: 1.0).
31. Kumar R, Dada R, Kucheria K. 2005. Gene tests outline risks for infertile
couples. Nature News India, 9.
32. Kumar R, Shamsi M B, Singh S, Kumar R, Kucheria K, Gupta N P, Dada R.
2006. Genetics and Reproductive Failure in Infertile Men with Severe
Testiculopathy. Indian Journal of Practising Doctors, 3:11-12. (Impact
factor: 1.0).
33. Dada R, Kumar R, Shamsi M B, Mohd Idiris Gaznavi, Tanwar M, Tomar D,
Kumar R, Kucheria K, Sharma R K, Gupta S K, N P Gupta. 2006. Sperm
AZF microdeletion screening and assisted reproduction. Journal of Post
Graduate Medical Education, Training and Research. 1-4.
34. Kumar R, Shamsi M B, Mohd Idiris Gaznavi, M Jena, Kucheria K, Kumar
R, Sharma R K , Dada R. 2006. Structural chromosomal anomalies and their
association with reproductive failure Obs & Gynae Today, 3:152-154.
35. Dada R, Kumar R, Kumar R, Gupta NP, Kucheria K. 2006. Germ cell AZF
deletion screening ideal prior to ART. Obs & Gynae Today,1: 626 -627.
36. Kumar R, Dada R, Kiran Kucheria. 2006. Importance of genetic analysis
prior to ICSI. Obs & Gynae Today 11:8,461-463, (2006).
37. Kumar R, Kucheria K, Dada R. 2006. Occupational environmental factors
and male infertility Embryo Talk. 1: 86-99.
38. Dada R, Kumar R, Jena M, Kucheria K. 2005. Chromosomal aberrations
and its association with reproductive failure. J. Anat. Soc .India 51: 77.
39. Dada R, Kumar R, Jena M, Kiran Kucheria. 2005. Klinefelters Syndrome
and its variants J. Anat.Soc.India 51, 222.

Book Chapters:
 S. Venkatesh, Kumar R., D. Pathak, M.B. Shamsi, M. Tanwar, R.
Deecaraman and R. Dada Role of Environment, Occupational Exposure, Life
Style and Diet on Free Radical Induced Mitochondrial DNA Damage and
Reproductive Failure. Environmental & Occupational Exposures 78-
101(2010)
 V Sundararajan, Kumar R, MB Shamsi, M Tanwar, M Kumar, D Pathak,
R Kumar, N P Gupta , S Mukherjee, N Malhotra, TK Das, P Talwar, R K
Sharma, and R Dada. Mitochondrial ATPase Gene Mutations Associated
With Low Antioxidant Levels In Idiopathic Asthenozoospermic Indian Men.
Perspectives in Cytology and Genetics;13: 263-272 (2007).
 M Tanwar, V Sundararajan, MB Shamsi, M Kumar, D Pathak, Kumar R,
Kumar R, NP Gupta, P Talwar, RK Sharma and R Dada. Infertility-Yq
Micro-deletions and Implications in Assisted procreation. Perspectives in
Cytology and Genetics;13: 273-287 (2007).
 Dada R, Kumar R, R S Sharma, Kiran Kucheria. Assisted reproduction and
genetics Perspectives in Cytology and Genetics, 12:493-495 (2006).
 Dada R, Kumar R, A C Ammini, Kiran Kucheria. Haematological
malignancy and Klinefelters syndrome. Perspectives in cytology and genetics
2:497-499 (2006)

Dr. Narendra K. Bairwa

Citations : 259
h-index: 9
 Shagun Sharma, Surbhi Gupta, V. Verma, Narendra K Bairwa. Comparative
Structural analysis of the SCF E3 ligase Component Hrt1p and its
Mutant (C81Y) of S.cerevisiae by Homology Modelling. International
Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Accepted, July 2014)
 Kaushlendra Tripathi, Visesato Mor, Narendra K Bairwa, Maurizio Del
Poeta, Bidyut K Mohanty. Hydroxyurea treatment inhibits proliferation of
Cryptococcus neoformans in mice. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2012 May
24(3): 187
 Bairwa NK, Mohanty BK, Stamenova R, Curcio MJ, Bastia D. The intra-S
phase checkpoint protein Tof1 collaborates with the helicase Rrm3 and the
F-box protein Dia2 to maintain genome stability in Saccharomyces
cerevisiae. J Biol Chem. 2011 Jan 28; 286(4): 2445-54.
 Bairwa NK, Zzaman S, Mohanty BK, Bastia D. Replication fork arrest and
rDNA silencing are two independent and separable functions of the
replication terminator protein Fob1 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. J Biol
Chem. 2010 Apr 23;285(17): 12612-9
 Mohanty BK, Bairwa NK, Bastia D. Contrasting Roles of Checkpoint
Proteins as Recombin ation Modulators At Fob1-Ter Complexes With or
Without Fork Arrest. Eukaryot Cell. 2009 Apr; 8(4):487-95
 Gochhait S, Bukhari SI, Bairwa N, Raish M, Gupta P, Husain SA, Bamezai
RN, Vadhera S, Darvishi K. Implication of BRCA2 -26G>A 5'UTR
polymorphism in susceptibility to Sporadic breast cancer and its
modulation by p53 codon 72Arg>Pro polymorphism. Breast Cancer Res.
2007 Oct 18; 9(5): R71
 Mohanty BK, Bairwa NK, Bastia D. The Tof1p-Csm3p protein complex
counteracts the Rrm3p helicase to control replication termination of
Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2006; 103(4): 897-902.
 Saha A, Dhir A, Ranjan A, Gupta V, Bairwa N, Bamezai R. Functional
IFNG polymorphism in intron 1 in association with an increased risk to
promote sporadic breast cancer. Immunogenetics. 2005; 57(3-4): 165-71.
 Wenger SL, Senft JR, Sargent LM, Bamezai R, Bairwa N, Grant SG.
Comparison of established cell lines at different passages by karyotype and
comparative genomic hybridization. Biosci Rep. 2004; 24(6): 631-9.
 Bairwa NK, Malhotra D, Saha A, Bamezai R. A novel promoter
polymorphism (-71C>T) in KRTHB6 gene in Indian population. Ann Genet.
2004; 47(2): 125-7.
 Saha A, Gupta V, Bairwa NK, Malhotra D, Bamezai R. Transforming
growth factor-beta1 genotype in sporadic breast cancer patients from India:
status of enhancer, promoter, 5'-untranslated-region and exon-1
polymorphisms. Eur J Immunogenet. 2004; 31(1): 37-42
 Khandpur S, Bairwa NK*, Reddy BS, Bamezai R. A study of phenotypic
correlation with the genotypic status of HTM regions of KRTHB6 and
KRTHB1 genes in monilethrix families of Indian origin. Ann Genet. 2004;
47(1): 77-84.
 (*Authors equally contributed).
 Saha A, Bairwa NK, Ranjan A, Gupta V, Bamezai R. Two novel somatic
mutations in the human interleukin 6 promoter region in a patient with
sporadic breast cancer. Eur J Immunogenet. 2003 Dec; 30(6): 397-400.

Book Chapters: (Narendra K. Bairwa)

 Bairwa NK, Saha A, Gochhait S, Pal R, Gupta V, Bamezai RN.

Microsatellite instability: an indirect assay to detect defects in the cellular
mismatch repair machinery. Methods Mol Biol. 2014; 1105:497-509
 Gupta V, Arora R, Gochhait S, Bairwa NK, Bamezai RN. Gel-based
nonradioactive single-strand conformational polymorphism and mutation
detection: limitations and solutions. Methods Mol Biol. 2014; 1105:365-80.
 Anjana Saha, Narendra K. Bairwa, and Ramesh Bamezai. Microsatellite
instability: An indirect assay to detect defects in the cellular mismatch repair
machinery. Molecular Toxicology Protocols, 2004, volume 291, ISBN: 1-
59259-840-4. Humana Press. Edited by: Keohavong, Phouthone and
Grant, Stephen G.
 Vibhuti Gupta, Reetakshi Arora, Anand Ranjan, Narendra K. Bairwa,
Dheeraj K. Malhotra, P.T. Udhayasuriyan, Anjana Saha, and Ramesh
Bamezai. Gel based non-radioactive single strand conformational
polymorphism and mutation detection – limitations and solutions. Molecular
 Toxicology Protocols, 2004, volume 291, ISBN: 1-59259-840-4.Humana
Press. Edited by: Keohavong, Phouthone and Grant, Stephen G.

Dr. Mohita Sharma

Citations : 17
h-
index: 2
1. Mohd Saleem, Mohita Sharma, H. N. Sheikh and B. L. Kalsotra. Synthesis and
characterization of dinuclear molybdenum (VI) peroxo complexes with aroyl
hydrazones. Indian Journal of Chemistry, Vol.46A, 1423-1426 ( 2007).
(Impact Factor: 0.628)
2. Mohita Sharma, H. N. Sheikh, M. S. Pathania & B. L. Kalsotra. Synthesis and
characterization of Oxodiperoxo Complexes of Tungsten(VI) with some
Mannich Base Ligands. Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 61(3), 426-434
(2008). (Impact Factor: 2.212)
3. Mohd Saleem, Mohita Sharma, H. N. Sheikh and B. L. Kalsotra. Mixed ligand
complexes of tungsten(VI) containing aroyl hydrazones and isothiocyate.
Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 61(14), 2334-2339 (2008). (Impact
Factor: 2.212)
4. Mohita Sharma, Mohd. Saleem, M. S. Pathania, H.N. Sheikh and B. L.
Kalsotra. Peroxo Complexes of Molybdenum (VI) Containing Mannich Base
Ligands. Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 27(2), 311-316 (2009). (Impact
Factor: 1.040)
5. Rimpy Gupta, H. N. Sheikh, Mohita Sharma and B. L. Kalsotra. Dinuclear
peroxo complexes of Molybdenum(VI) containing Mannich Base Ligands.,
Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 63(18), 3256-3267 (2010). (Impact
Factor: 2.212)
6. Mohd Saleem, Mohita Sharma, Simpy Mahajan, H.N. Sheikh and B.L.
Kalsotra. Cyano Complexes of Oxotungsten(IV) with Aroyl Hydrazone
Ligands. Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 87, 1385-1389 (2010). (Impact
Factor: 0.3)
7. Mohita Sharma, Mohd Saleem, Balgar Singh, H. N. Sheikh and B. L. Kalsotra.
Preparation and characterization of cyano complexes of oxotungsten(IV)
with Mannich base ligands. E-Journal of Chemistry, 7(s1), s231-s238 (2010).
(Impact Factor: 0.622)
8. Simpy Mahajan , Balgar Singh, Mohita Sharma, H. N Sheikh and B. L.
Kalsotra. Diperoxo Complexes of Vanadium(V) Containing Mannich base
Ligands. Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 29(1), 53-58 (2011). (Impact Factor:
1.040)
9. Mohita Sharma, Mohd Saleem, Balgar Singh, H. N. Sheikh and B. L. Kalsotra.
Mixed ligand complexes of molybdenum(0) and tungsten(0) containing
mannich bases and carbonyl as ligands. Journal of Indian Chemical
Society, 88, 1653-59 (2011). (Impact Factor: 0.3)
10. Balgar Singh, Simpy Mahajan, Haq N. Sheikh, Mohita Sharma and Bansi L.
Kalsotra. Synthesis and characterization of peroxo complexes of uranium(VI)
 with some mannich base ligands. Monatshefte fur Chemie, 143(1), 91-99
(2012). (Impact Factor: 1.347)
11. Mohd Saleem, Mohita Sharma, Simpy Mahajan, H.N. Sheikh and B.L.
Kalsotra. Synthesis and characterization of Group-6 metal carbonyl
complexes of Aroyl Hydrazone derivatives. E-Journal of Chemistry, 9(2),
807-817 (2012). (Impact Factor: 0.622)
12. Balgar Singh, Simpy Mahajan, H. N. Sheikh, Mohita Sharma, Bansi Lal
Kalsotra. Peroxo complexes of uranium (VI) containing nitrogen and oxygen
donor ligands. Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 57(8), 1079-1088
(2012). (Impact Factor: 0.545)
13. Mohita Sharma. Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of
Some Isothiocyanato Complexes of Dioxotungsten (VI) Containing Mannich
Base Ligands. Knowledge of Research 1 (1), 40-49 (2014).
14. Mohd Yawer, Swati Sharma, Mukaddus Kariem, Haq Nawaz Sheikh* and
Mohita Sharma. Hydrothermal synthesis, structure, porosity and luminescent
properties of new 3D coordination polymer of holmium with 1,4-
phenylenediacetic acid Ho2(PDA)3(H2O)]n.2nH2O. Monatshefte fur Chemie,
146(1), 47-55 (2015) (Impact Factor: 1.347)

23. Details of patents and income generated :

1. Ponrathnam S, Rajan CR, Parshad R, Bhushan I and Qazi GN (2004). A

process for immobilization of lipase/esterase enzyme on macroporous
polymer supports. Indian Patent application NF0480/04.

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions/industries in India and abroad
 Raman Post Doctoral Fellowship 2014 - 2015 by University Grants
Commission, GOI, to visit USA for Advanced Research for one year.

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees :
 Verma: Executive & Academic Board Member for SMVDU, Katra
 S. Potukuchi: Executive Board Member – The Orchid Society of India

b) International committees
c) Editorial Boards
d) Any other (please specify) Reviewer of Journals National/International

S. Potukuchi: Reviewer for

 Industrial Crops and Products; ISSN No.: 0926-6690
 Natural Product Research; ISSN No.: 1478-6419
 African Journal of Food Science; ISSN No.: 1996-0794
 Biological Forum; ISSN No.: 0975-1130
 Biotechnology Progress; ISSN No.: 8756-7938
 Australian Journal of Crop Science; ISSN No.: 1835-2707
 S. Vaishnavi: Reviewer for
 FLORA, Elsevier

Rakesh Kumar: Reviewer for

 Journal of Human Reproduction
 Journal of Andrology
 Journal of Molecular Vision
 Andrologia
 Journal of Assisted Human Reproduction

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

Prof. V. Verma
 Education promotion Society for India regarding Leadership Summit on
“Developing Transformational Leaders for Indian Higher Education” for
Chancellors, Vice Chancellor, Deans, Directors, & Principals of various
Institutes in India, New Delhi, 14th -15th Feb. 2013.

Dr. Sharada. M. Potukuchi

 Training on “Techniques in Genetic transformation of Medicinal plants”
under guidance of Dr. Sumita Jha, University of Calcutta, 26 Jun. – 05 Jul.
2002.
 Wipro Mission 10X – Teachers Training Workshop, Cambridge
Certification Programme, College of Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
University, Katra, 30 Nov. -04 Dec., 2009.
 Wipro Mission 10X – Advanced Teachers Training Workshop, College of
Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra; 16-17 March.,
2010.
 Industrial Training on metabolite production from Microbial sources,
Prathista Industries Limited, Hyderabad; 15-30 March. 2011.
 Short-Term Course on “Nuclear Radiations & their Applications”
conducted by the Applied Science Department at National Institute of
Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh; 12-16
Sept., 2011.
 DBT Sponsored “Brain Storming Meeting of Scientists working on
relevant aspects of Saffron in different Institutions/Organizations” at
Center of Research & Development (CORD) University of Kashmir,
Srinagar; 17 October 2011.
 UGC Sponsored Short-Term Course on “Cytogenetics, Plant
Molecular Genetics and Tissue Culture” conducted by the Department of
Botany at P.G. College of Science, Osmania University, Saifabad,
Hyderabad from 2-13 Jan., 2012.
 2-day ISTE workshop on "Aakash for Education" conducted by IIT
Bombay at our remote Centre SMVDU with the use of Virtual Class room
tool (AVIEW), 10th - 11th November 2012.
  Three Day Workshop on “Science Academies' Interdisciplinary
Lecture Workshop on “Physics of Earthquakes and Hazard Analysis” at
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K from 27th – 29th May
2014.
 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course with “A”
Grade by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Jammu, Jammu,
17th June – 14th July 2014.
 Two Day International Workshop on Introduction to Biorisk Management
for Leadership and Management organized by Indian Institute of
integrative medicine, CSIR, Jammu in collaboration with Sandia National
Laboratories, New Mexico, USA, 25th – 26th August 2014.

Dr. Ratna Chandra

 Attended training program for Biochemical Engineering Courses at
Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology”, IIT Delhi,
15th June – 15th July 2008,.
 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course, Punjabi
University, Patiala, 9th June – 5th July 2014.

Dr. S. Vaishnavi
 Selected for IAS-NASI-INSA joint Summer Research Fellowship,
2011.
 Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship,
Dec 2001.

Dr. Anil Kumar

 Best Oral Presentation Award for Presentation in entitled “Synthesis and
biological screening of variously substituted pyrazolines”, Third J&K State
Science Congress, University of Jammu, Jammu, 26-28 February, 2008.

Dr. Preeti Sharma

 Attended training program at Department of Biochemical Engineering &
Biotechnology”, 16th June - 15th July 2008, IIT, Delhi.

Mr. Parvez S. Slathia

 Attended training program at Supercomputing Facility for
Bioinformatics”, 16th June - 15th July 2008, IIT, Delhi.
 15 days Industrial training at M/s. Prathista Industries Limited,
Chuduppal, Hyderabad on “Fermentation Technology of various
industrially important products”; 15-30 March 2011

Mr. Arvind K. Yadav

 Faculty training program at Department of Biochemical Engineering, IIT,
Delhi; 17 June - 22 June, 2009.
 15 days Industrial training at M/s. Prathista Industries Limited,
Chuduppal, Hyderabad on “Fermentation Technology of various
industrially important products”; 15-30 March 2011.
Dr. Indu Bhushan
 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course, Punjabi
University, Patiala, 9th June – 5th July 2014.

Dr. Raju Shankarayan

 B. Pharm. Dissertation (2 months) at Indian Institute of Toxicology
Research, Lucknow.
 M. Tech. Dissertation (6 months) Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and
Diagnostics, Hyderabad.
 2-day ISTE workshop on "Aakash for Education" conducted by IIT
Bombay at our remote Centre SMVDU with the use of Virtual Class room
tool (AVIEW), 10th - 11th November 2012.
 14 days AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme on
“Econometrics and Time series Analysis in Business” College of
Management, SMVDU, 21st May - 2nd June 2013.

Dr. Vinod Singh
 Postdoctoral Training at National Centre for Biological Sciences,
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore-560065 (India).
 Postdoctoral Training at Laboratory of Molecular
Immunoregulation, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of
Health (NIH), USA.
 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course, Punjabi
University, Patiala, 9th June – 5th July 2014.

Dr. Swarkar Sharma

 Completed Postdoctoral Research Project at Texas Scottish Rite hospital,
Dallas, Texas, USA by National Institute of Health, USA and Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital, USA [May 2008 - Nov 2012]
 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course, Punjabi
University, Patiala, 9th June – 5th July 2014.

Dr. Ekta Rai

 Four week UGC-Sponsored General Orientation Course, Punjabi
University, Patiala, 9th June – 5th July 2014.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

 Summer training at RRL Jammu (Department of Pharmacology), India on
“In- vitro Screening of Anti-Cancer drugs and their possible molecular
mechanism— Apoptosis.” (June-July 2002)
 Postdoctoral Research Associate at UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, TX.
(November 2009-Dec. 2102)
 Postdoctoral Research Associate /Senior Research Tech. at Washington
University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA. (April 2008-
Nov 2009)

Dr. Narendra K. Bairwa

  93rd Orientation programme, sponsored by UGC, from 7th July to 2nd
August, 2014 organized by Academic staff College, Rajasthan University
 Teaching Techniques Course (CGS725), Fall semester 2006, organized by
Medical University of South Carolina, USA
 Summer Training at ICGEB, New Delhi, from 2nd May to 25th June
1996, at International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
New Delhi
 “Responsible conduct of Research course” organized by Medical
University of South Carolina in Spring semester 2005
 International Scientific presenters Communication Programme by
Toastmasters International Club, for One semester from Aug, 2007-
February, 2008 at Medical University of South Carolina, USA

28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects: In House Projects: 80%
Interdepartmental Projects: Nil

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities / industry / institute: Other Universities/National
Institutes: 20%

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty

Prof. V. Verma

 Awarded Fellowship of the Academy of Microbiologists of India by

the Association of Microbiologists of India at the 50th Annual Conference
of the Association (AMI-2009) at NCL, Pune; Dec.15-18, 2009.
 Industrial Medal Award, Biotech Research Society of India, 2010.

Dr. Sharada M. Potukuchi

1. Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR (Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research), New Delhi, India, 1998—2000.
2. National Research Foundation Fellowship as Post Doctoral
Fellow under the scheme “Women in Research” (May 2006-
April 2007) Worked with Prof. G. Naidoo, Prof. F. Shode & Dr
Nisha Singh at School of Biological & Conservation Sciences,
Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban,
South Africa.
3. DST Travel Grant to USA for presenting Paper (11-17 July,
2010) International Conference on Bioinformatics and
Computational Biology (BIOCOMP’10); Monte Carlo
Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA.
4. Fellow Award 2011 in recognition for outstanding
achievements and contributions in the field of Plant
 biotechnology, Society for Applied Biotechnology.
5. Third prize for Best Oral Presentation on “Accumulation of
solasodine in cell cultures, proliferative shoots and in vitro
regenerated plants of Solanum nigrum (L.)” presented at
National Conference on Metabolomics, Transcriptomics and
Proteomics”, Shruti Auditorium, SGPGIMS, Lucknow; Jan.
29-30, 2011.
6. Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation on “Influence of
support matrix on in vitro shoot proliferation of Bacopa
monnieri (L.) Wettst. enriched with bacoside
accumulation” Biologix (edt.) Neetu Singh & Ajay Kumar,
ISBN No.: 81-88919-13-6, One-day National Seminar on
Emerging Trends in Biotechnological Research (ETBR)-
2012 organized by Department of Biotechnology, Mewar
Institute of Management (affiliated to CCS University,
Meerut), Ghaziabad, UP; 28 Oct, 2012.
7. Young Scientist Award in recognition for research activity and
paper presentation on “Bacopa monnieri: A suitable
phytoremediant for Copper Contaminated soils” at the National
Conference on Energy, Environment and Biotechnology
Research (NCEEBR-2013), Department of Biotechnology,
Mewar Institute, Ghaziabad, UP; Oct. 5-6, 2013.
8. Best Paper Presenter Award for paper on “Medicinal Plant
Biotechnology” at Two Day UGC Sponsored National
Workshop ABC of Fitness Holistic approach through Diet,
Exercise And Stress Management, St. Francis College for
Women, Hyderabad; Jan. 16-17, 2015.

Dr. Ratna Chandra

Dr. Preeti Sharma

 DST travel grant to attend overseas conference in ITALY in 2010.
 Fellow Society of Applied Biotechnology.

Dr. Anil Kumar

 CSIR NET Qualified in 2002.
 GATE Qualified in 2002.
 Raman Post Doctoral Fellowship 2014 - 2015 by University Grants
Commission, GOI, to visit USA for Advanced Research for one year.

Dr. Shafaq Rasool

 First prize in the area of enzyme technology for the paper titled Directed
Evolution of Lipase Enzyme for Enhanced Hydrolytic Activity in 51st
Annual Conference of association of microbiologists of India &
International Symposium on ‘Recent Advances in Cross-disciplinary
Microbiology: Avenues & challenges’ organized by Birla Institute of
Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand ,India during December 14 – 17,
2010.
Mr. Parvez S. Slathia

Dr. Indu Bhushan

Dr. Raju Shankarayan

 GATE (2000 & 2001)
 UGC-NET (July 2002)
 CSIR-JRF (Dec 2002)

Dr. Vinod Singh

 Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC NET for “Junior Research Fellowship”
and Eligibility for “Lectureship” held in Dec.1996.

Dr. Swarkar Sharma

 CSIR SRF at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar [2006-2008]
 Russel A. Hibbs Basic Science Award 2012 and 2014, by Scoliosis
Research Society, USA
 John S. Appelton Spine Research Award 2009 by Texas Scottish
Rite Hospital, Dallas, USA

Dr. Ekta Rai

 UGC-CSIR Junior Research Fellowship from 2004-2008
 International training: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Department of
Immunology, UTSouthwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA from
May 2008-November 2012

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

 Hindi Puruskar (Award for penning and reciting poem about Hindi
language on Indian national language Day), Hindi Day, AIIMS, India
(2005).
 SRF fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research (2006-2008).
 Best oral presentation award in International Free Radical Satellite
Meeting (Feb. 11-12, 2008, New Delhi, India).
 Best paper of the year by Andrology Society of India (Dec. 15-16, 2007).
 Young Scientist- Dr G. P. Talwar Gold Medal for best oral presentation
(ISSRF-07).
 Most Outstanding poster presentation. FIRST PLACE in Neuro-Texas
Translational health Symposium in Austin, Texas, 2nd April 2011.
 President of Human Genetics Society GNDU. Amritsar, India (2002-
2003).

Dr. Narendra K. Bairwa

9. Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, scholarship for

M.Sc. in Marine Biotechnology
10. Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR (Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research), New Delhi, India, 1997—2002
 11. Junior Research Fellowship, University Grant Commission
(UGC), New Delhi, India, 1997—2002
12. Competent Communicator Award (CC) from International
Scientific Presenters Toastmasters Club at MUSC, Charleston,
SC, USA.
13. First Prize Postdoctoral category, Oral, Student Research Day
2007, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC,
USA November 7th , 2007
14. Selected for prestigious “Ramalingaswami Re-entry
Fellowship 2013” from the Department of Biotechnology,
Govt. of India.

 Doctoral Fellows
 Best Poster Presentation Award: Singh Inderpal, Singh SK. and
Chandra R. First prize in Poster Presentation in Biotechnology Section
for Poster titled: Comparative Molecular Dynamics analysis of the
active Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Kinase in Erlotinib bound
and unbound state. In National Conference "Science Colloquium-
Emerging Trends in Basic and Applied Sciences" Organized by DAV
College, Jallandhar, Punjab on 6-7 March 2014.
 Best Poster Presentation Award: Rani J., Verma V. and Rasool S.
Best Paper Award for paper presented on “Myxobacterial Strain
Discovery for Enzymes of Industrial Importance”. 54th Annual
Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI-2013)
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations for Association of Microbiologists of
India and International symposium on Frontier Discoveries and
Innovations in Microbiology and its Interdisciplinary Relevance
(FDMIR-2013) held at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak,
Haryana; 17-20 November, 2013.
 Best Poster Presentation Award: Koul Anuja and Mallubhotla
Sharada for Poster titled: “Effect of plant growth regulators on
regeneration in five accessions of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst” at the
101st Indian Science Congress 2014, University of Jammu, Jammu;
Feb. 3-7, 2014.

a. Students
 Ashish Gupta: B. Tech. Student Best Poster Award for poster on
“Homology based 3D structure modeling of P27 SJ, A novel protein in
St. John’s Wort suppresses expression of HIV-1 genome” presented at
National Symposium on Plant Propagation, Conservation,
Modification and Characterization, Institute of Himalayan
Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh; Apr. 3-4, 2009.
 Barneet Singh: B. Tech. Student Best Poster Award for poster on
“Comparative modelling of 3-D structure for Hemagglutinin
(Influenza A) and InSilico drug designing for H1N1 Influenza (2009)
and toxicity check” presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on
“Scaling New Zeniths in Biosciences”, Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya, Jalandhar; Nov. 26, 2009.
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding
i. National :

 Stakeholder’s one day workshop on National Bamboo Mission (J&K), 8th

December, 2008 in association with State Forest Research Institute,
Jammu, J&K.
 Four day DBT sponsored Workshop on Trends in Bioinformatics, 16th –
19th March, 2009 in association with School of Biotechnology, University
of Jammu, Jammu, J&K.
 One Day Seminar on Medicinal Plants & Herbal Products, School of
Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, 25 Feb.
2010.
 Workshop on Bioinformatics: Converting Data to Knowledgebase.
Bioinformatics Centre, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
University, Kakryal, 8-9 Sept. 2010.
 Workshop on Hands-on Training in Bioinformatics; Bioinformatics
Centre, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University,
Kakryal 30.08.2011 to 04.09.2011, 6 days Workshop in collaboration with
faculty from BCS InSilico Biology, Lucknow
 BTISNet XXIII Annual Bioinformatics Coordinators Meeting with the
Focal Theme: Bioinformatics in 21st Century-looking ahead;
Bioinformatics Centre, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
University, Kakryal, 3-4 Feb. 2012.
 Two Day Lecture Series on “Recent Trends in Biotechnology” under
UGC SAP DRS – I Program, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno
Devi University, Kakryal, 18-19 Oct. 2012; Sponsored by the UGC, GOI.
 One Day Workshop on “Intellectual Property, Technology Management
and Entrepreneurship” in collaboration with BIRAC, Department of
Biotechnology, Govt. of India, School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, 11 Jan. 2013; Sponsored by the DBT,
GOI.
 Ten day Lecture Series by Eminent Professor and Chief Scientist Prof. MV
Deshpande from NCL, Pune on Fungal Biotechnology under Visiting
Professor fellowship of ‘DST special S&T support to J&K state’, School
of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, 9-19
February, 2014.
 Two days DBT sponsored workshop entitled "Recent Advances in
Genomics and Proteomics" Sponsored by the DBT, GOI at BIF Lab,
School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal,
26-27 March, 2014.
 Training Programme on “College to Corporate Training on Soft Skills” for
students of SMVDU by Soft Skills Training Experts, Noble Institute for
Premier Studies & Technologies (NIPSTec) Limited, New Delhi under
NSDC Star Scheme (an Initiative of Govt. of India) at SMVDU, Katra;
Apr. 12-27, 2014.
 Organizing committee member for 6th Inspire Camp at Leh, organized by
 SMVDU from June 7- 11, 2014 sponsored by DST, GOI
 Initiated monthly science Journal club meeting at School level at
SMVDU since 2013 onwards

International with details of outstanding participants, if any.

S. Seminars/ Funding Date Organizing Remarks
No. Conferences/Workshops Agency Secretary
organized
1 International Conference on DST, GOI; Nov. S. Vaishnavi, 150
Mitochondria Research and ICMR, New 12-13, Organizing participants
Medicine Delhi; JK 2010 Secretary
Council of
Science &
Technology
(JKCS&T),
J&K Govt.;
CSIR, GOI
2 International Symposium UGC, New Feb S. Vaishnavi, 152
on Biotechnological Advances Delhi; 13, Organizing participants
in Cancer Biology : Satellite DST, GOI; 2013 Secretary
Symposium of the Ataxia JK Council of
Telangiectasia International Science &
Workshop Technology
(JKCS&T),
J&K Govt

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:

 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board
(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values before
starting work on the same.

32. Student profile programme-wise: As per list below

Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage

Programme received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)

B. Tech. (Biotechnology)
S. No. Year Sex/Gender Total No. of Pass %age Name of the
Students organisation /
Department
Male Female
1 2005-2009 17 11 28 96% SMVDU, SBT
2 2006-2010 09 15 24 100% SMVDU, SBT
3 2007-2011 03 10 13 100% SMVDU, SBT
4 2008-2012 03 05 08 100% SMVDU, SBT
5 2009-2013 02 09 11 100% SMVDU, SBT
6 2010-2014 03 10 13 100% SMVDU, SBT
7 2011-2015 14 04 18 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

8 2012-2016 03 02 05 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

9 2013-2017 12 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

10 2014-2018 08 01 09 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

M. Sc. (Biotechnology)
S. No. Year Sex/Gender Total No. of Pass %age Name of the
Students organisation /
Department
Male Female
1 2009-2011 10 20 30 100% SMVDU, SBT
2 2010-2012 09 21 30 100% SMVDU, SBT
3 2011-2013 04 24 28 100% SMVDU, SBT

4. 2012-2014 100% SMVDU, SBT

5 2013-2015 04 14 18 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

6 2014-2015 03 18 21 Pursuing SMVDU, SBT

Ph. D. (Biotechnology & Chemistry)

S.No. Entry No. Name of M/F Status From University Date of
the Scholar outside/Within Registration
the State
1. 07PHDSBT01 Ms. Reena F Full Outside the State 23/11/2007
Singh Time THESIS
SUBMITTED
2. 07PHDSBT02 Munish M Full Outside the State 27/11/2007
Sharma Time DEGREE
AWARDED
3. 08PHDSBT03 Mr. Raja M Full Within the State 03/09/08
Feroz, Time THESIS
SUBMITTED
4. 09PHDSBT04 M. Pothula M Part Outside the State 14/01/2009
Elisha Time
5. 09PHDSBT05 Mr. T. M Part Outside the State 14/01/2009
Jithendar Time
6. 09PHDSBT06 Mr. Ch. M Part Outside the State 14/01/2009
Pradeep Time
Reddy
7. 09PHDSBT07 Mr. Amit K M Part Outside the State 14/01/2009
Pradhan Time
8. 09PHDSBT08 Mr. K. M Part Outside the State 16/03/2009
Vekatasham Time
9. 10PHDSBT02 Mr. M. M Full Outside the State 04/08/15
Siddharth Time
10. 10PHDSBT03 Mr. M Full Outside the State 16/08/15
Kalaisarasa Time
m
11. 10PHDSBT04 Ms. Ropali F Full Outside the State 16/08/15
Chopra Time DEGREE
AWARDED
12. 09PHDSBT09 Mohd. M Part Outside the State 07/08/09
Younis Time DEGREE
Rather AWARDED
13. 09PHDSBT10 Mr. Punit M Part Outside the State 27.08.2009
Kumar Time THESIS
Khanna SUBMITTED
14. 09PHDSBT11 Mr. Vishnu M Part Outside the State 27.08.2009
Kumar Time
Gupta
15. 10PHDSBT01 Ms. F Full Outside the State 05.08.2010
Archana Time
Pandita
16. 11PHDSBT02 Mr. Inderpal M Full From SMVDU 02.01.2012
Singh Time
17. 11PHDSBC01 Mr. Varun M Part Outside the State 17.04.2014
Pratap Time
 Singh
18. 11PHDSBC02 Mr. Alamgir M Part Within the State 17.04.2012
Ahmad Dar Time
19. 11PHDSBT06 Ms. Saima F Part Within the State 30.03.2012
Khan Time
20. 11PHDSBT07 Ms. Neha F Part Outside the State 30.03.2012
Dhar Time
21. 11PHDSBT08 Mr. Sheikh M Part Outside the State 30.03.2012
Rayees Time
Rafiq
22. Mr. Parveen M Part Outside the State 04.04.2012
11PHDSBT09
Awasthi Time
23. 12PHDSBC01 Ms. Parteek F Full Within the State 07.01.2013
Kour Time
24. 12PHDSBC02 Mr. Nasseb M Full Within the State 03 .01.2013
Singh Time
25. 13PHDSBT01 Ms. Deepali F Full From SMVDU 30.07.2013
Bhagat Time
26. 13PHDSBT02 Mr. Girish M Full From SMVDU 30.07.2013
Mahajan Time
27. 13PHDSBT03 Mr. Rishab M Full Outside the State 31.07.2013
Time
28. 13 PHDSBT04 Ms. Ashna F Full Outside the State 31.07.2013
Nagpal Time
29. 13 PHDSBT05 Ms. Jyotsna F Full Outside the State 31.07.2013
Sharma Time
30. 13PHDSBT06 Ms. Meenu F Full Outside the State 31.07.2013
Sharma Time
31. 13PHDSBT07 Ms. Tishu F Full Outside the State 07.08.2013
Devi time
32. 13PHDSBT08 Ms. Anuja F Full Outside the State 28.11.2013
Koul Time
33. 13PHDSBT10 Ms. Rashmi F Full Outside the State 06.12.2013
Saraswat Time
34. 14DBT001 Ms. Arshia F Full Outside the State 25.09.2014
Anugral Time
35. 14DBT002 Ms. Itty F Full Within the State 25.09.2014
Sethi Time
36. 14DBT003 Ms. Amrita F Full Within the State 25.09.2014
Bhat Time
37. 14DBT004 Ms. Ruchi F Full Outside the State 26.09.2014
Shah Time
38. 14DBT005 Ms. Sonali F Full From SMVDU 26.09.2014
Verma Time
39. 14DBT006 Gh. Rasool M Full Within the State 26.09.2014
Bhat Time
40. 14DBT007 Ms. Neelu F Full Within the State 25.09.2014
Raina Time
 41. 14DBT008 Ms. Savita F Full Within the State 26.09.2014
Sharma Time
42. 14DBT009 Ms. Monika F Full Within the State 26.09.2014
Pandita Time
43. 14DBT010 Ms. Supriya F Full Outside the State 26.09.2014
Hakeem Time
44. 14DBT012 Mr. Varun M Full From SMVDU 26.09.2014
Sharma Time
45. 14DBT011 Ms. Indu F Full From SMVDU 26.09.2014
Sharma Time

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
Students are admitted to the program through the Central
Counselling Board of CBSE and students from across the
B.Tech. country apply and are granted admission based on the All India
(Biotechnology) Rank obtained by them.
M.Sc. Biotechnology Nil 80% 20% Nil
Ph.D. (Biotechnology) 13.33% 24.44% 62.23% Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give
details category-wise. Defense Services: 04; NET: 08; SET: Nil; GATE:
20

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D. 10%

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed
Campus selection 40%
Other than campus recruitment 50%
 Entrepreneurs 5%

 Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same university : Nil

from other universities within the State: 23.5%
from universities from other States :76.4%
from universities outside the country : Nil

 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period : Nil

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library : Central Library with approximately 500 Reference Books,
2000 text books in Book Banks and 20 Journals/Periodicals

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: Bioinformatics Facility with

30 systems, Complete LAN Availability in all offices, classrooms &
Labs of the Department.
c) Total number of class rooms : 05 Class rooms + 01 Lecture theatre.
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ laboratories : 08
f) Research laboratories: 02

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution/university

b) from other institutions/universities

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university : 02-03 per batch

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: Yes, through Board
of Studies of School of Biotechnology.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,

how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes
b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? No

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Air Force Officer – Ms. Urvashi Boloria
 The course curriculum offered by School of Biotechnology has enabled
students to be well placed in National/International Research
Organizations/Universities/Industries/ MNCs, etc choosing teaching,
research and careers in industries. Students have also been successful
in clearing National/International competitive examinations such as
GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-JRF, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. Some of our
alumni can be found at Tata Consultancy Services, Capgemeni, Nestle,
Prathistha Industries, DRDO, NBRI, AFA, IIT, IIIM, IIIT, VIT, LSU
Louisiana, University of Illinois, Medical University of South Carolina,
University of Nottingham etc.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
The students are exposed to latest trends in Industry & Research by
way of educational tours to National Institutes, Universities &
Industries within and outside the State.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

a) Teaching aids such as LCD projectors and O.H.P are used actively to
simplify the learning process.
b) Colloquium and students seminar as part of the curriculum to serve
the dual purpose of inculcating the habit of literature survey in the
students, and encouraging them in the art of public speaking.
c) Taking advantage of the M.O.U. with IIIM, Jammu our fresh batch of
UG/PG students are taken to the CSIR institutes for familiarization
and senior students are encouraged to interact with these Scientists for
conducting advanced experiments.
d) Experimental demonstrations and field tours to Industries are
conducted to ease the understanding of theoretical concepts and to
enable the students to see the industrial applications of the same.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?

By regular meetings and implementation of their decisions conducted

between Faculty & Student Committees and their members.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students regularly participate in Cultural, Academic and Social Interactive

Events conducted within and outside the University.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:

Students are encouraged to participate in NSS Camps, Interactive
Seminars, Symposia & Conferences within and outside the State. The
students of Biotechnology regularly participate in Conferences and
other competitions held at the state and national level as well as
 Conferences organized by the various Universities/Colleges and have
made oral/poster presentations on the topics of Biotechnology
undertaken by them during their summer/major Project training
periods. The participation of students in such activities is coordinated
by senior faculty members of the School.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details : Yes, by TCS B+ Grade
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied.
Biotechnology continues to expand rapidly with new discoveries at a
breathtaking pace. This industry, a merger of science and business,
demands a multi-disciplinary workforce skilled in basic-research,
product development, regulatory affairs and commercialization. With
a strong backing from Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India,
this field is set to bring paradigm transformations which will have a
very positive impact on human life.
With this background in mind, the School of Biotechnology was
established in SMVDU in 2005 to generate world-class manpower and
knowledgebase for biotechnology industry with value based education
and research. The School initially started out with a B. Tech.
(Industrial Biotechnology) program, renamed to B. Tech.
(Biotechnology) lately and then started offering a M. Sc.
(Biotechnology) & Ph. D. program in Biotechnology and Chemistry.
Although the B. Tech. program has not seen much success, in terms of
students opting for the program, the School has taken some novel
measures which will attract the right set of students. The M. Sc.
program has seen much success while the Ph. D. program has proven
very popular and has attracted many scholars. The major thrust
areas of research in the School are Microbial Biotechnology, Plant
Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Human Genetics & Cancer Biology.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges
(SWOC) of the department.
Strengths: Qualified Faculty, Diversity of thrust areas, Multidisciplinary
Research, External funding of Research Projects, Govt. Aided schemes from
agencies such as DST, UGC, etc.
Weaknesses: Resources, Physical Connectivity
Opportunities: Infrastructure Development
Challenges: NA

52. Future plans of the department.

 Biotechnology continues to expand rapidly with new discoveries at a
breathtaking pace. This industry, a merger of science and business,
demands a multi-disciplinary workforce skilled in basic-research,
product development, regulatory affairs and commercialization. Our
mission at School of Biotechnology is to generate world-class
manpower and knowledgebase for biotechnology industry with value
based education and research.
 In order to carry forward our agenda of excellence in
 Biotechnology in the years to come, we will strengthen our core
competence in areas like Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology,
Animal Biotechnology, Human Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
School of Biotechnology actively pursues research projects and
collaborative programs in functional genomics and industrial
biotechnology. We plan to initiate PG programs in Genetics and
Biochemistry. The students from these programs shall find avenues in
Research Institutes, Diagnostics, Medical Colleges, Pharma Industry,
Health organizations, Biotech Industry, Academics in National &
International Universities/ Institutes/Organizations and allied
disciplines.

Evaluative Report of School of Architect Landscape & Design (SALD)

1. Name of the Department : School of Architecture and Landscape Design

2. Year of establishment : 2006

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Yes/ Faculty

of Engineering

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) UG/ B.Architecture

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved SME,SOPC,SCSE

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. NIL

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons NIL

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit
System Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

NIL

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Actual (including
Filled
Sanctioned CAS & MPS)

Professor/ 2 1 1
Associate Professors

Asst. Professors 15 7 7

Others (Contractual/
Consolidated) nil 2 2

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance

No. of
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D./
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
Years
Ar. A K M.L.A, Ph.D Landscape
Singh (pursuing) Asso. Prof. Architecture 15 Nil
Er. V K M.Tech, Ph.D Structural
Dogra (pursuing) Asst. Prof. Engineering 30 Nil
Ar.
Abhiney
Gupta M.Arch Asst. Prof. Architecture 13 Nil
Ar. Arshia
Khajooria M.Arch Asst. Prof. Architecture 20 Nil
Ar. Navin B.Arch, M.L.A Landscape
Gupta (pursuing) Asst. Prof. Architecture 19 Nil
Ar.
Abhimany
u Sharma M.Arch Asst. Prof. Architecture 12 Nil
Ar. Anoop
Sharma M.Arch Asst. Prof. Architecture 7 Nil

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors

Ar. C L Razdan, Ar. Anil Wali, Ar. Harbinder Pal Singh, Ar. Snehal
Sharma, Ms. Shoba Thakur (Artist)

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information 25%

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio 15:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual : - , 2+1, 2+1

11. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Architecture & Planning, Brick Masonry (Civil)

12. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) international

funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the names of the
funding agencies, project title and grants received project-wise. NIL

13. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration NIL

14. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. NIL

15. Research facility / centre with

o state recognition
o national recognition
 o international recognition : NIL

16. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies NIL

17. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) 7

∗ Monographs NIL
∗ Chapters in Books 2
∗ Edited Books NIL
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers NIL
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) NIL
∗ Citation Index – range / average -
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average 1.5-2.6
∗ h-index

18. Details of patents and income generated NIL

19. Areas of consultancy and income generated Architectural & Structural

20. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions

a) industries in India and abroad NIL

21. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards

d) any other (please specify) -2

22. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).
UGC, NIASA, Workshops, Training Programs
23. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects 25%
 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
universities / industry / institute 5%

 Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty Fellowship and Asso. Membership of IIA, ITPI, MCA, etc.

 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
 Students Student Membership of IIA

 Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
10,0,2 SMVDU

 Code of ethics for research followed by the departments :

 Council of Architecture (COA) norms are followed in this respect.
 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review Board
(IERB) for checking any research project for ethical values before
starting work on the same.

 Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
Admission
B.Arch. though CSAB 187 130 94% 98%
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
Students are admitted to the program through the Central
Counselling Board of CBSE and students from across the
country apply and are granted admission based on the All India
B.Arch. Rank obtained by them.
 How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations? Give
details category-wise. GATE-10(approx.)

 Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 0

PG to M.Phil.

PG to Ph.D.

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral

100% OTHER THAN CAMPUS

Employed SELECTION
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are

graduates of the same
university: 10%

from other universities within the State from universities: Nil

from other States from universities :90
outside the country: Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period NIL
38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library BOOKS: 2300 (approx.) JOURNALS: 15(approx.)

b) Internet facilities for staff and students BROAD BAND
c) Total number of class rooms 5
g) Class rooms with ICT facility 5
h) Students’ laboratories 4
i) Research laboratories NIL

 List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

 a) from the host institution/university NIL
b) from other institutions/universities NIL

 Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the

university. NIL

 Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of

new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. NA

 Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,

how does the department utilize the feedback? YES, FEEDBACK IS
DISCUSSED THOROUGHLY IN BOS MEETINGS &
ACCORDINGLY PROPOSITIONS ARE MADE

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

how does the department utilize the feedback? YES, CURRICULUM
IS REVISED REGULARLY BASED ON FEEDBACK

c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? YES, REGULAR INTERACTION
SISSIONS WITH PROFESSIONALS ARE ORGANIZED IN
SALD

 List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) Ar. Esha
Kundu, Ar. Amit Aggarwal, Ar. Arjun Menon, Ar. Premith Satish, Ar. Dilip
M, Ar. Dishant Bhatia, Ar. Amrita Ghosh

 Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts. Special lectures (every
week), Guest Lecture-2 In a semester, Study tours/ site visit tours -
regularly, External experts are regularly engaged for Design evaluation
and B.Arch Thesis Evaluation

 List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
Field Studies, Site visits, Model-based lectures, Studio interaction, Use
of ICT tools for demonstrations, Case study and Practical exposure
through visiting experts

 How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored? Regular student-faculty
meeting is organized and all the details are constantly discussed and
monitored

 Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

Students are involved in various activities like Vikalp, INTACH
conservation, University cultural and technical festivals. Apart from
 this faculty is also engaged in University extension programs like
Master Planning revision and consultancy of other buildings.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Extra classes for under-privileged students through Equal opportunity
Cell, Summer School, Study trips during vacations, etc.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. B.Arch Program is purely recognized and
governed by COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDIA.

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied. Department is engaged in studying
vernacular and hill architecture of Northern India, in particular to
Jammu and Kashmir state with three distinct regions of Jammu,
Kashmir and Ladakh.

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

Strengths: Students are 100% placed, Well qualified and

experienced faculty, Visiting Faculty, Good
Infrastructure
Weakness: Locational disadvantage, Less No. Faculty
Opportunity: The School has a vast potential to give consultancy
services to various private / public organizations.
Challenges: To attract Ph.D qualified faculty who would initiate
Ph.D research in the school.

52. Future plans of the department.

School is planning to start M.Arch in 2016 with an intake of 20.

School further plans to start M.L.A in 2018 with an intake of 20 along
with enhancement of existing B.Arch intake to 80/ year.
 Evaluative Report of the Department (Energy Management)

1. Name of the Department : School of Energy Management

2. Year of establishment : 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? : School

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) : PG and Ph.D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : Yes

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc. : No

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

departments
 Yes

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)
Actual (including
Sanctioned
Filled
CAS & MPS)

Professor/ 01 00 00
Associate Professors

Asst. Professors 09 02 02

Others

Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of specialization,

experience and research under guidance
No. of
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D./
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years
Sanjeev Ph.D Assistant Refrigeration and 09 Industry 03 ongoing
Anand Professor Air conditioning, and 09
Energy Teaching
Management
Dr. Vineet Ph.D. Assistant Solar Thermal 07 years Nil
Veer Tyagi Professor Energy Storage, (inluding
Phase Change research)
Materials,
PV/Thermal Solar
Technology

11. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors : Nil

12. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information : Nil

13. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio – 9:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual
Sanctioned : NA Filled: 0 Actual: 01 posted

15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

 Renewable Energy, Solar Refrigeration and Air conditioning

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b)

international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the
names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received project-
wise.
 Nil

17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

 Nil

18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;

DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. : Nil
19. Research facility / centre with

o state recognition
o national recognition
o international recognition

 Nil

20. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies : Nil
21. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) : 18
∗ Monographs
∗ Chapters in Books : 01
∗ Edited Books
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database -
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
∗ Citation Index – range / average ∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average
 5.5
∗ h-index

22. Details of patents and income generated : Nil

23. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil

24. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions industries in India and abroad : Nil

25. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial

Boards d) any other (please specify) : Yes

26. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation

programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).

o Attended General Orientation Course at ASC

Jammu University
o Attended Refresher Course in Computer science
(ID) at ASC Kurukshetra University
o Attended Refresher Course in Environment
Science (ID) at ASC Jammu University
o Attended workshop at central university lucknow
BRIDGES
o Attended workshop on “Developing strategies on
renewable energy education in india” organised
by IIT Roorkee.

27. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including
inter-departmental projects : 100%
  percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other
universities / industry / institute : 0%

28. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

 Faculty Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing by

Energy Conversion and Management
 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
 Students

29. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
 International Seminar on Energy and Power Management
in September 2007

30. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments :

 Yes; The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review
Board (IERB) for checking any research project for ethical
values before starting work on the same.

31. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected Pass percentage

Programme Received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
M.Tech. (Energy
Management) 326 71 39 100 100
Ph.D. 28 6 0 50.00% NA
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

32. 33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
M.Tech. (Energy
Management) nil 78.00% 22.00% nil
Ph.D. 50.00% nil 50.00% nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise. : Nil
35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 0

PG to M.Phil. 0

PG to Ph.D. 2

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 0

Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment 100%

Entrepreneurs 0

36. Diversity of staff Percentage of faculty who are graduates

o of the same university: 50%
o from other Universities within the State: Nil
o from universities from other States: 50%
o from Universities outside the country: Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and
D.Litt. during the assessment period
 01

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library :Nil
b) Internet facilities for staff and students: 01 Lab.
c) Total number of class rooms :02
d) Class rooms with ICT facility :01 portable
e) Students’ laboratories : 01
f) Research laboratories : 01

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a) from the host institution / university : 03

b) from other institutions/universities : Nil

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university. : Nil
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development
of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. : Nil

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If

yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and

how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes

c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does

the department utilize the feedback? No

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

Mr. Supinder Singh Sodhi -- MNRE
Dr. Subash Mallah - Research Scientist
Mr. Ashwani Sharma- Asstt. Executive Engineer, PDD, J&k Govt.

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Expert lecture series on power transmission conducted by Mr. K.
R. Suri, Gen. Manager (Retd.) PGCIL.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes.

Use of ICT in class rooms, chalk and board, Analogy, exposure to

real life situations etc.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
 By constantly monitoring the lecture plans and evaluating the
students on the basis of objectives for achieving academic
excellence.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension

activities. : Nil

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the

department.
 Exposure to students on increasing the research skills

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by

other agencies? If yes, give details.
 NA

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied.
  The school contributes in providing energy education for
achieving energy efficiency, energy management and thus
mitigating the climate change

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.
a. Strength: School concentrating on key issues of energy, excellent
location for practical research in solar energy.
b. Weakness: Research Facility, Shortage of faculty and technical
staff.
c. Opportunities few institutions offering energy education, Few
Technical Institutes in State.
d. Challenges: Budget, Research Facilities & Senior Professor.

52. Future plans of the department.

 The school plans to start a full time PG program in Renewable

energy from August`2016 and in addition will strengthen the research
activities in the school by way of sponsored research projects.
Evaluative Report of the Department / School of Mechanical Engineering

1. Name of the Department: School of Mechanical Engineering

2. Year of establishment: 2005

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?: Faculty of

Engineering

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.): UG, PG & Ph.D

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: Nil

6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign

institutions, etc.: Nil

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons: Nil

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System : Semester

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

departments:
a. IBT: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics Lab.
b. ECE: Engineering Graphics, Workshop
c. CSE: Engineering Graphics, Workshop
d. SALD: Workshop

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including CAS & MPS)

Professor
2 Nil nil
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 14 12 12
Others

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of

specialization, experience and research under guidance

No. of Ph.D./
No. of M.Phil.
Specializatio
Name Qualification Designation Years of students
n
Experience guided for
the last 4
 years

Assistant
Dr. Ankush Anand
Ph.D, B.E Design
Professor 10 years 2*
A.M.I.E,
Mr. Balbir Assistant
M.Tech., Production
Singh Professor
D.B.M, MA 15 years --
CAD, CAM &
M.Tech., Robotics,
Mr. Yatheshth Assistant
CAD/CAM & Building
Anand Professor
Robotics, B.E Energy
Simulation 8 years --
Mr. Sanjay M.Tech., Assistant Industrial
Mohan Sharma B.Tech. Professor Engineering 15 years --
Mechanical
Mr. Varun M.Tech. Assistant
System,
Dutta (Design), B.E Professor
Design 1.3 years --
M.Tech
Thermal
Mr. Sanjay (Thermal Assistant
Engineering &
Sharma Engineering), Professor
Energy
A.M.I.E 4 years --
Mr. Mir irfan M.Tech., Assistant Mechanical
Ul Haq B.Tech. Professor System Design 1.5 years --
Mr. kapil M.Tech., Assistant Thermal
Chopra B.Tech. Professor Engineering 05 years --
Mr. Azher M.Tech., Assistant Design/Roboti
Jameel B.Tech. Professor cs 2 years --
Mr. Amit Assistant Industrial
M.S, B.Tech.
Kumar Sinha Professor Engineering 6 years --
Mr. Ankush M.Tech., Assistant Mechanical
Raina B.Tech. Professor System Design 1.5 years --
Mr. Rajeev M.Tech., Assistant Industrial &
Kumar B.Tech. Professor Production 4 years --

*Thesis is to be submitted

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors: Nil

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information: Nil

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio: 20:1

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

sanctioned, filled and actual:
a. Technical Staff: 12 b. Administrative Staff: 01

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b)
 international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the
names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received project-
wise: Nil

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:

Nil

a) National collaboration b) International collaboration

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;

DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received: Nil

20. Research facility / centre with : Nil

1) state recognition

2) national recognition

3) international recognition

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or

corporate bodies: HMT by NULUX Pvt. Ltd.

22. Publications:

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) 25

∗ Monographs 01
∗ Chapters in Books ∗ Edited Books 01
∗ Books with ISBN with details of publishers
∗ Number listed in International Database (For e.g. Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database -
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) 25
∗ Citation Index – range / average 15
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact Factor – range / average ∗ h-index 04

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions industries in India and abroad: Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial

Boards d) any other (please specify) : Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs):
Applied Mechanics, MHRD NMEICT, November-December 2013.

28. Student projects

 percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects : 98%

 percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities / industry / institute : 2%

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by :

Nil

 Faculty
 Doctoral / post doctoral fellows
 Students

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.:
NCAMT, SMS

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments :

 The University has constituted Institutional Ethics Review
Board (IERB) for checking any research project for ethical
values before starting work on the same.

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme received
Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
Admission
B. Tech. through CSAB 460 2 97% 100%
M.Tech. (Manufactuting &
Automation) 86 27 nil 100% NA
Ph.D. 37 05 nil 40% NA
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
 (refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
Students are admitted to the program through the Central
Counselling Board of CBSE and students from across the
country apply and are granted admission based on the All India
B. Tech. Rank obtained by them.
M.Tech. (M&A) 11.11 33.33% 55.56% Nil
Ph.D. Nil 20% 80% Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise.

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG 5.00%

PG to M.Phil. Nil

PG to Ph.D.

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral

Employed
Campus selection 37.00%
Other than campus recruitment

Entrepreneurs 10.00%

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

Of the same university 8.30%
From other universities within the state 25.00%
From universities from other states 58.3%
Universities outside the country 8.3%

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
 during the assessment period : Nil (2014-15)

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library : Yes
b) Internet facilities for staff and students : Yes
c) Total number of class rooms : 07
d) Class rooms with ICT facility : Nil
e) Students’ laboratories : 17
f) Research laboratories : 01

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

c) from the host institution/university : 01
d) from other institutions/universities : 02

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university: 02
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development
of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology : M.Tech.
(Design)

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a) faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes
b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes
c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? Yes

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

a. Mr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq 2006EME28
b. Mr. Nishant Tyagi 2006EME02
c. Mr. Manik Gupta 2006EME21
d. Mr. Ishan Sharma 2006EME42
e. Mr. Rahul Bakaya 2006EME50
f. Mr. Rajesh Kumar 2007EME29
g.Mr. Aditya Bakshi 2008EME11
h. Mr. Paras Gupta 2009EME46
i. Mr. Sumit Kumar Ratan 2009EME16
k. Mr. Hitesh Sharma 2009EME35
l. Mr. Dhananjay Singh 2010EME44

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.: SAE BAJA,
Industrial Visits, Quizes, Gropu Discussions, Technical Festivals
(Inter/Intra)

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes: PPT, Quiz, Video Lectures (NPTEL), Field Visits,
Case Studies etc.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored? : Continous
Evaluation: Minor-I, II & Major Exams, Assignment, Quiz, Mini
Project.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension

activities.: SAE BAJA, NSS, VIKALP, Industrial Visits.

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the

department. : Project, Paper presentation in National and
International Conferences: University Magazine

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by

other agencies? If yes, give details. To be provided by Academic
Section

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied. : Research Publications

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department. :
a. Strength: Young and Dynamic Faculty/Staff members,
Coordination, Basic Infrastructure.
b. Weakness: Research Facilities, Lesser Opportunities, Remote
location.
c. Opportunities: New programmes to be launched,
Operationalization of Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing.
d. Challenges: Budget, Research Facilities & Professors.

52. Future plans of the department.

 Future expansion of academic programmes.

a. M.Tech. (Design) by 2016
b. M.Tech. (Thermal) by 2017
c. B.Tech. (Intake double from 2017)
d. Development of Research Lab.
Evaluative Report of the Department/ School of Innovation and Community
Development

1. Name of the Department : School of Innovation and Community

Development (SICD)

2. Year of establishment : July, 2010

3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university? Yes

(Faculty of Management)

4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated

Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) :
Under the overall vision, mission and objectives of SMVD University,
School of Innovation and Community Development has been
established with the following objectives
1. To focus on innovative and interdisciplinary training and
capacity building and enhancement
2. To provide consultancy with a prime objective of contributing
meaningfully to the development and economic upliftment of
surrounding populace in general and the region in particular
by exposing them to the various jobs/ self employment
opportunities available.
3. To try and build the competence of the young students of
nearby local and remote areas so as to build the required
critical human resource pool for strengthening and
expanding science and technology system in R&D base
4. To bring diverse expertise in the different Schools under
common platform and translate it for general good.
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved : The school
has organized several short term Interdisciplinary programmes as under:
1. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)
Science Internship Camps with active support from faculty members
of other schools:
1. First : April 19-23, 2010 (286 students; available grant from
DST : 18,59,000/-)
2. Second : June 25-29, 2010 (488 students; available grant from
DST : 31,72,000/-)
3. Third : May 28 – June 1, 2011 (504 students; available grant from
DST : 32,76,000/-)
4. Fourth : Dec. 26 – 30, 2011 (272 students; available grant from
DST : 17,68,000/-)
5. Fifth : July 19 - 23, 2012 (325 students; available grant from DST :
21,12,500/-)
6. Sixth : July 22 – 26, 2013 (255 students; available grant from DST
: 16,57,500/-)
 7. Seventh : June 6 – 10, 2014 (198 students; available grant from
DST : 12,87,000/-)
8. Eighth : July 20 – 24, 2015 (Proposed for 500 students; applied
for)
9. Ninth : September, 2015 (Planed at Leh, Ladakh)
10. Held at Leh in collaboration with 14 Corps, Indian Army
2. VSAT Enabled Mobile e Learning Terminals Project pilot phase in
collaboration with Faculty members of School of Computer Science
and Engineering and School of Biotechnology, SMVDU. This project
was nationally coordinated by IIT Roorkee and 10 other institutions of
Noth India took part in it as Network. The project was implemented in
J&K by our group. It was funded by NMEICT, MHRD, GOI (2009-
2011).
3. Science Academies 52nd Refresher Course in Experimental Physics
Oct 8-24, 2013 organized in association with School of Physics. 22
participants including 6 from within SMVDU took part in this
innovative course which was held under the supervision of Prof. R.
Srinivasan (Nationally and Internationally known scientist and fellow
of science academies). After the initial handholding the activity has
now been handed-over to School of Physics and they have recently
organized the second such course. Indian Academy of Sciences,
Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad and Indian
National Science Academy, New Delhi.
4. National Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Entrepreneurship
with EDI, Ahmedabad March 12-23, 2012 organized in association
with School of Business, FOM, SMVDU. Funded by National Science
and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, GOI. 22
participants from all over the country which includes 7 participants
form SMVDU took part. First such FDP in J&K under NSTEDB-EDI
initiative.
5. Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Physics of Earthquakes
was held form May 27-29, 2014 followed by one workshop on May
30, 2014 attended by over 100 participants. Recourse persons from all
over India (Nationally and Internationally known mathematicians and
fellows of science academies) delivered lectures in the workshop
which included Prof. Keith Priestly from University of Cambridge,
UK. It was funded by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore,
National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad and Indian National
Science Academy, New Delhi and the fourth day was supported by
UKIERI, New Delhi.
6. An Innovative Workshop on, “Conscious Leadership and Alchemy
of Change” Organized jointly by School of Innovation and
Community Development, SMVDU & Yakjah, New Delhi to be held
from 2-6 April, 2015.
7. Science Academies Refresher Course in Mathematics June 1-14,
2015 to be organized jointly by School of Mathematics and SICD,
SMVDU. Recourse persons from all over India (Nationally and
Internationally known mathematicians and fellows of science
 academies) to talk in the workshop. It is funded by Indian Academy of
Sciences, Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad
and Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi.
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. None as of now

7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons : NA

8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit

System: NA

9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

departments: SICD is not a regular teaching department. However it keeps
on organizing and taking part in outreach activities both with and outside
the University.

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others)
Actual (including
Sanctioned
Filled#
CAS & MPS)

Professor/ 01 Nil nil

Associate Professors

Asst. Professors 02 Nil nil

Others Nil Nil Nil

#
Dr. S. K. Wanchoo Assistant Professor, School of Physics is holding the charge
of Director, SICD in addition to his responsibilities in Physics and otherwise.

11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of

specialization, experience and research under guidance

No. of
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D./
Years of M.Phil.
Experience students
guided for
the last 4
years

Seismology, thin One ongoing in

1 Ph.D. Director I/c films, e-learning ~15 Physics
12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors :
Although the School does not have any one appointed as Visiting Fellows,
adjunct faculty, emeritus professors, the school has been able to involve a
large no of external academicians and scientists in its activities as listed in
Annexure – I.

13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise

information : NA

14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio : NA

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative

staff: sanctioned, filled and actual : None till date

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: e-

learning, Broadband Seismology.

17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b)

international funding agencies and c) Total grants received. Give the
names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received
project-wise.
S. No. Faculty National/ Title of the Total grant
International Project sanctioned/
funding agency received
1 Dr. S. K. NMEICT, VSAT Enabled ~Rs. 45,00,000/-
Wanchoo MHRD, GOI Mobile e- in the form of
through IITR Learning two MeLTs
Terminals which we had
(MeLTs) designed as a
part of this
project.
(2009 - 2011)
2 Dr. S. K. University Physics of 13,70,000/-
Wanchoo, PI Grants earthquakes (2015-2018)
Commission and
delineation of
Himalayan
thrust faults in
J&K
3 Dr. S. K. UGC-UKIERI Earthquake Rs. 17,81,400/-
Wanchoo, Thematic hazard by UGC and
Indian PI Partnership with evaluation in GBP 17665 by
University of J&K Himalaya UKIERI.
Cambridge, UK and western (2015-2016)
& IISERK indo-gangetic
plains.
 4 Dr. S. K. Natural Seismic GBP 18500
Wanchoo, Environment structure and (2015-2017)
Indian Joint Research active faulting
Co-PI Council, UK and ground
with University motion
of Cambridge evaluation in
and IISERK NW Himalaya

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants

received
a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
S. No. Faculty National/ Title of the Total grant
International Project sanctioned/
funding agency received
1 Dr. S. K. NMEICT, VSAT Enabled ~Rs. 45,00,000/-
Wanchoo MHRD, GOI Mobile e- in the form of
through IITR Learning two MeLTs
(National) Terminals which we had
(MeLTs) designed as a
part of this
project.
(2009 - 2011)
2 Dr. S. K. University Physics of 13,70,000/-
Wanchoo, PI Grants earthquakes (2015-2018)
Commission and
(National) delineation of
himalayan
thrust faults in
J&K
3 Dr. S. K. UGC-UKIERI Earthquake Rs. 17,81,400/-
Wanchoo, Thematic hazard by UGC and
Indian PI Partnership with evaluation in GBP 17665 by
University of J&K himalaya UKIERI.
Cambridge, UK and western (2015-2016)
& IISERK indo-gangetic
(International) plains.
4 Dr. S. K. Natural Seismic GBP 18500
Wanchoo, Environment structure and (2015-2017)
Indian Joint Research active faulting
Co-PI Council, UK and ground
with University motion
of Cambridge evaluation in
and IISERK NW himalaya
(International)

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;

DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received. The School has
established an e-class room with financial assistance from UGC, New Delhi
 under 11th FYP.

20. Research facility / centre with:

o State recognition
o National recognition
o International recognition

We are in the process of setting up of one the largest field based broadband
seismological experiment in J&K Himalaya. 11 stations are already in place and
we plan to have 40 -50 such stations on ground in J&K in next two years. This is
bound to generate interest both nationally and internationally in due course. The
effort has been funded both by National and International funding agencies.

a) Member National Level Scientific Review Committee of the IRIS

(Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science) a programme of DST-
Intel-CII.
b) Member Jammu Chapter of National Academy of Sciences India,
Allahabad.
c) Evaluator 21st & 22nd National Children Science Congress, organized
by DST, GOI and Bhopal December 27-31, 2013 and Bangalore
December, 27-31, 2014 respectively.
d) Reviewer for the International Journal “Superconductor Science and
Technology ” IOP publication.
e) Member of the Technical Programme Committee for the International
Conference on Advances in Computers, Communication, and Electronic
Engineering (COMMUNE-2015) scheduled from 16 to 18 March 2015
in the University of Kashmir.
f) Member of the Technical Programme Committee Workshop on Learning
Technologies for Developing Countries held in conjunction with the
IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies
(ICALT 2011) http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2011/, 6-8 July 2011,
Athens, Georgia, USA.

21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or corporate

bodies: NA

22. Publications: 10

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /

institutions industries in India and abroad: Nil

26. Faculty serving in

a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards

 d) any other (please specify) : Nil

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation

programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs).
NA; since the school does not have any fulltime faculty member at present.

28. Student projects NA

1. percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects

2. percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities

1. industry / institute

29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

Faculty (Dr. S. K. Wanchoo)

a) The J&K State Council for Science and Technology “J&K Young
Scientists Award for the year 2010” presented by Hon’ble Vice
President of India Shri. M H Ansari on September 17, 2012.
b) Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the
International Conference on Superconductivity & Magnetism
(ICSM-2008), organized by Ankara University, Antalya, Turkey,
August 24-29, 2008. There were 180 presentations by over 500
delegates representing 50 countries.
c) Recipient of Best Paper Award for the paper presented during the
3rd J&K State Science Congress, organized by University of Jammu
February, 2008.
d) Special Certificate awarded by the University of Mumbai for
having stood First at the M.Sc (Physics) Degree Examination in May,
2000.
e) Recipient of the “IVS Prof. D.Y.Phadke Memorial Prize” for
having secured the highest marks in M.Sc. (Physics ) Degree
Examination held in May,2000.
f) Recipient of the “Prof. M.C.Joshi Memorial Prize” for having
secured the highest marks in M. Sc. (Physics) Degree Examination
held in May, 2000.
g) Recipient of the “Merit Scholarship” from the University of Mumbai
for standing first in M. Sc. Part – I (Physics) Examination Held in May
1999.
Besides the above work of Dr. S. K. Wanchoo has been recognized by
National and International agencies in the form of Travel awards to
enable him to travel abroad and present his work:
h) Travel Grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI,
India ("Fall Meeting – 2014, American Geophysical Union (AGU).
(December 15-19, 2014) ~ 1.7 Lacs
i) Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1400) from
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2013) and
travel grant of Rs. 42,000/- by SMVD University for presenting our
paper during the Sixth International Conference of LINC-2013, May
19-23, 2013 at MIT, USA.
j) Received the LINC partial travel Award: ($1200) from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (LINC-2010), and
travel grant of Rs. 25,000/- by J&K State Council for Science &
Technology, Govt of J&K and Rs. 33,000/- by SMVD University for
presenting our paper during the Fifth International Conference of
LINC-2010, May 23-26, 2010.
k) Travel grant: Department of Science & Technology, MST, GOI,
India ("International Conference on Superconductivity & Magnetism,
Antalya, Turkey. (August 24-29, 2008) ~ 1.2 Lacs
l) Travel grant: All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE), India ("Sixth International conference on New Theories,
Discoveries & Applications of Superconductors & Related Materials,
at Sydney, Australia (January 9-11, 2007). ~1.2 Lacs

m) Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

n) Students

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national

1. international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.

S. Activity Source of Funding Status
No.
1. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Department of Seven Camps have been
Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Science & completed so far:
April, June 2010, May, December Technology, GOI 1. INSPIRE [2328
2011, July 2012 and July 2013 & [Rs. 188.5 Lacs] students; over 100 mentors
June 2014. Next camp is proposed of international stature
to be held from 20-24, July, 2015. mentored the students.

2. Science Academies 52nd Indian Academy of 22 participants including 6 from

Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, within SMVDU took part in
Experimental Physics Oct 8-24, National Academy this innovative course which
2013 of Sciences India, was held under the Course
Allahabad and Directorship of Prof. R.
Indian National Srinivasan, FNA, FIAS,
Science Academy, FNASc.
New Delhi [Rs. 4.40
Lacs]
3. Science Academies Lecture Indian Academy of Prominent speakers:
Workshop on Physics of Sciences, Bangalore, Prof. V. K. Gaur, FNA,
Earthquakes... followed by National Academy FNASc, FASc, Honorary
 UKIERI Workshop May 27-30, of Sciences India, Professor IIA and CMMACS
2014 Allahabad and Bangalore and former Secretary
Indian National Department of Ocean
Science Academy, Devlopment, GOI.
New Delhi. UK Prof. Kieth Priestley, Bullard
India Education and Laboratories, Department of
Research Initiative. Earth Sciences, University of
Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Supriyo Mitra,
Department of Earth
Sciences, IISERK.
Prof. S. N. Battacharya,
EXDG Seismology, IMD and
Former Professor IIT
Kharagpur
4. Science Academies Refresher Indian Academy of To be held at School of
Course in Mathematics June 1-14, Sciences, Bangalore, Mathematics, SMVDU in
2015 National Academy association with SICD:
of Sciences India, Prominent speakers:
Allahabad and Prof. Ajit Iqbal Singh, FNA,
Indian National FNASc INSA Honorary
Science Academy, Scientist, University of Delhi.
New Delhi Prof. Gadadhar Misra, FNA,
FIAS, FNASc IISc, Bangalore.
Prof. Maddaly Krishna,
FNASc IMS, Chennai.
Prof. B. Ramakrishnan,
FNASc HRI, Allahabad.
5. National Faculty Development National Science Conducted from March 12-23,
Program (FDP) on and Technology 2012. 22 participants from all
Entrepreneurship with EDI, Entrepreneurship over the country which includes
Ahmadabad March 12-23, 2012 Development Board, 7 participants form SMVDU
GOI tok part. First such FDP in J&K
[Rs.0.75 Lacs] under NSTEDB-EDI initiative.
6. National Seminar on Aviation University Grants Presidential address by the Shri
and Outer Space; Science Commission, N. N. Vohra, Hon’ble
Economics and Law for Department of Governor of J&K and
Sustainable Development April Biotechnology, GOI, Chancellor, SMVDU
24 - 25, 2011 Indian National
Science Academy Exposure to over 180
and J&K State participants by eminent
Council for S&T invited speakers to an
[Rs.2.50 Lacs] interdisplinary domain of
knowledge [not being offered
in SMVDU]
7. DST Group monitoring Department of 1. Complete
workshop on Mathematical Science & fast-track expert pannel was
Sciences and Physical Sciences Technology, GOI present in the University for
 August 19-20, 2011 two days together with over
[Rs.8.20 Lacs] 25 young scientists from
allover the country to discuss
the new and emerging
projects.
8. SMVDU Colloquium Sires SMVDU (The 1. Prof. Janindra Jain, Pen State
activity was initiated University, USA (First)
by SICD and three 2. Prof. Jayant
out four colloquia Narlikar, IUCAAP, Pune,
have been organized (Third)
by SICD) 3. Prof. V
Kanan, VC Hyderabad
Central University, (Fourth)
4. Prof. S. M.
Desarda, Member EC,
University of Hyderabad
(Fifth)
9. Two days Brainstorming National Council for 5. 22
workshop on Capacity Building S&T participants including 5 took
of teachers associated with Mobile Communication part in this workshop.
School system of Jammu and Division, DST, GOI
Kashmir State [Rs.2.04 Lacs]
10. Special lecture on “Role of Supported by EDI, 22nd March, 2012. Over
Achievement Motivation in Self Ahmadabad 80 faculty and staff
Development” by Prof. B. B. participants attended the
Siddiqui, Distinguished Faculty, lecture.
EDI Ahmadabad.

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: There is an

Institutional Ethics Review Board in place at the University Level for
checking any research project for ethical values/issues before starting work
on the same.

32. Student profile programme-wise: NA; SICD is focusing only on short-

term training and capacity building programmes at present.

33. Diversity of students : NA; SICD is focusing only on short-term training

and capacity building programmes at present. Students from all over J&K
have been beneficiaries of such initiatives.

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise. NA

35. Student progression : NA

36. Diversity of staff

 Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university None

from other universities within the State None

from universities from other States 01
from universities outside the country None

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: The sole faculty member of the School has
received his Ph.D. Degree in 2004.

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a. Library : University has only one central library

b. Internet facilities for staff and students : Excellent
c. Total number of class rooms: One
d. Class rooms with ICT facility : One
e. Students’ laboratories : NA
f. Research laboratories : One

39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

1. from the host institution/university : One

2. from other institutions/universities : Faculty and Research Scholars

form Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkotta and
University of Cambridge, UK regularly visit the University as a part of
our ongoing collaborative research work. We have also hosted a
student from Media Lab Asia, MIT, USA in past.

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university. NA; the school does not offer any PG degree programme.

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development
of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. NA; the school
does not offer any PG degree programme.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from : NA; the school does not
offer any fulltime degree programme. However we take regular feedback
from all the participants and stakeholders in the short-term programmes that
are organized by SICD which helps us in improving our activities.
1. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback?

2. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation

and how does the department utilize the feedback?

3. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does

the department utilize the feedback?
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) : NA

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
S. Activity Source of Funding Status
No.
1. Innovation in Science Pursuit Department of Seven Camps have been
for Inspired Research Science & completed so far:
(INSPIRE) April, June 2010, Technology, GOI 2. INSPIRE
May, December 2011, July [Rs. 188.5 Lacs] [2328 students; over 100
2012 and July 2013 & June mentors of international
2014. Next camp is proposed stature mentored the
to be held from 20-24, July, students.
2015.
2. Science Academies 52nd Indian Academy of 22 participants including 6
Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, from within SMVDU took
Experimental Physics Oct 8- National Academy part in this innovative course
24, 2013 of Sciences India, which was held under the
Allahabad and Course Directorship of Prof.
Indian National R. Srinivasan, FNA, FIAS,
Science Academy, FNASc.
New Delhi [Rs. 4.40
Lacs]
3. Science Academies Lecture Indian Academy of Prominent speakers:
Workshop on Physics of Sciences, Bangalore, Prof. V. K. Gaur, FNA,
Earthquakes... followed by National Academy FNASc, FASc, Honorary
UKIERI Workshop May 27- of Sciences India, Professor IIA and CMMACS
30, 2014 Allahabad and Bangalore and former
Indian National Secretary Department of
Science Academy, Ocean Devlopment, GOI.
New Delhi. UK Prof. Kieth Priestley, Bullard
India Education and Laboratories, Department of
Research Initiative. Earth Sciences, University of
Cambridge, UK.
Dr. Supriyo Mitra,
Department of Earth
Sciences, IISERK.
Prof. S. N. Battacharya,
EXDG Seismology, IMD and
Former Professor IIT
Kharagpur
4. Science Academies Indian Academy of To be held at School of
Refresher Course in Sciences, Bangalore, Mathematics, SMVDU in
Mathematics June 1-14, 2015 National Academy association with SICD:
of Sciences India, Prominent speakers:
Allahabad and Prof. Ajit Iqbal Singh, FNA,
Indian National FNASc INSA Honorary
Science Academy, Scientist, University of Delhi.
New Delhi Prof. Gadadhar Misra,
FNA, FIAS, FNASc IISc,
Bangalore.
Prof. Maddaly Krishna,
FNASc IMS, Chennai.
Prof. B. Ramakrishnan,
FNASc HRI, Allahabad.
5. National Seminar on University Grants 6. Presidential
Aviation and Outer Space; Commission, address by the Shri N. N.
Science Economics and Law Department of Vohra, Hon’ble Governor of
for Sustainable Development Biotechnology, GOI, J&K and Chancellor,
April 24 - 25, 2011 Indian National SMVDU
Science Academy 7. Exposure
and J&K State to over 180 participants by
Council for S&T eminent invited speakers to
[Rs.2.50 Lacs] an interdisplinary domain of
knowledge [not being
offered in SMVDU]
6. SMVDU Colloquium Sires SMVDU & DST, 8. Prof.
GOI (The activity Janindra Jain, Pen State
was initiated by University, USA (First)
SICD and three out 9. Prof.
four colloquia have Jayant Narlikar, IUCAAP,
been organized by Pune, (Third)
SICD) 10. Prof. V
Kanan, VC Hyderabad
Central University, (Fourth)
11. Prof. S. M.
Desarda, Member EC,
University of Hyderabad
(Fifth)
7. Multiple workshops by the Supported by British Resource personnel from
experts from British Council and USIEF two organizations
Council and United States conducted these sessions on
India Educational possibilities to research and
Foundation (USIEF), New higher studies in UK and
Delhi in SMVDU USA. We have also
established an
Education@UK centre in
our University which has
been passed on to our
 central Library. Assisted
British Council to host a
networking reception
Jammu in which intuitions
from allover J&K took part.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes. NA

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored? NA; the school
does not offer any fulltime degree programme. However we take regular
feedback from all the participants and stakeholders in the short-term
programmes that are organized by SICD which helps us in improving our
activities.

47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension

activities.
Dr. S. K. Wanchoo:
2. Invited talk titled, “Earth, Earthquakes and Society” on the
occasion of National Science Day held at Indian Institute of Integrative
Medicine, CSIR, Jammu on 28th February, 2015.
3. Invited talk titled, “Structure and EQ source studies in J&K
Himalaya” at Physics Department, University of Mumbai, 24th February,
2015.
4. Invited talk titled, “Earth and Earthquakes” at Physics
Department, G.N. Khalsa College, University of Mumbai, 24th February,
2015.
5. Invited talk titled, “Physics of Earthquakes” at Physics
Department, R.D. National College, University of Mumbai, 23th February,
2015.
6. Invited talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T and learning
outcomes” for the teachers of mobile schools in J&K organized by Vigyan
Prasar, DST, GOI at GCW, Parade Jammu from Janurary 17, 2015.
7. Delivered a talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T and learning
outcomes” as a resource person/ coordinator at the 7th INSPIRE Science
Camp organized by SMVDU at Leh from June 6 – 10, 2014.
8. Guest of Honour for the J&K Awards presentation ceremony of
Science Olympiad Foundation function held in Jammu on 4/8/2013.
Hon’ble Minister of Housing, Relief and Rehabilitation J&K Shri Raman
Bhalla was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
9. Delivered an invited talk titled “Role of innovation in S&T and
learning outcomes” North zone workshop on “Fostering Scientific
Temperament and explain natural phenomenon….” organized by Vigyan
Prasar, DST, GOI at GCW, Parade Jammu from April 28 – May 1, 2014.
10. Conducted “Initiative for research and innovation in science”
workshop on behalf of Intel-DST-CII at Happy Model School, Udhampur
attended by over 500 participants on April 5, 2014.
11. Delivered a talk titled “social and grassroot innovation” attended
by over 50 participants from School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU
in Feb., 2014.
12. To spread awareness about the INSPIRE programme of DST,
GOI delivered a talk titled “Innovation why and how” for a total of over
500 participants at KV, Leh and Govt., Higher Sec. School, Leh on May 5,
2014.
13. “How to be innovative and entrepreneurial to be successful in
life” a special lecture delivered during the career counseling workshop
attended by over 300 participants and organized by DSP at Katra on
December 21, 2013.
14. Delivered four lectures as recourse person during the 52nd
Refresher Course in Experimental Physics organized in SMVDU and
sponsored by the joint science education panel of three National Science
Academies of India from October 8-24, 2013.
15. Participated as recourse person and delivered a talk on history of
TOV in the workshop cum training programme of Telescope Assembling
at Srinagar organized by Students welfare society and Vigyan Prasar, DST,
GOI on May 29, 2012.
16. Delivered a popular talk on historical expeditions on TOV for
the students and teachers of BISCOE and Mallinson Education Society,
Srinagar, Kashmir as a part of the Vigyan Prasar, DST, GOI initiative on
May 27, 2012.
17. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research, Science
Internship Camp held during November 18-22, 2011 at University of
Jammu. Besides this the Mobile e-Learning Terminals (MeLT) were also
demonstrated to the attendees as a part of MHRD sponsored MeLT
project.
18. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research, Science
Internship Camp held during May 19-23, 2011 at National Institute of
Technology, Srinagar.
19. Delivered an invited lecture as Mentor for the DST, GOI
sponsored Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research, Science
Internship Camp held during March 17-21, 2012 at University of Jammu.
20. Made a presentation on UG Admissions in SMVDU 2004-2010
assessment and future strategies before the Vice Chancellor, Deans and
Directors of SMVDU on 07/10/2010.
21. Delivered an invited expert talk on findings of NAS in “4th
Regional Workshop of MeLT Proejct” a nationally coordinated project
funded by MHRD, GOI at IIT Roorkee on 13th Feb, 2010.
22. Delivered an invited expert talk on findings of NAS in “1st
Regional Workshop of MeLT Proejct” a nationally coordinated project
funded by MHRD, GOI at Panjab University, Chandigarh on 15th October,
2009.
23. Delivered an invited talk at United States India Educational
Foundation on J&K and role of ICT in education (SAPNA; Dreams &
Strategies of reaching out to educational institutions & society) (3rd
April, 2009).
 24. Was invited to deliver an expert lecture on “superconductor;
Bulk to thin films” during the workshop on Microelectronics organized
by NIT Srinagar on 5th November, 2007
25. Was invited to deliver a lecture on “Intelligent Information
Infrastructure & IT Human Resource” during the seminar on EMC
Academy Program organized by EMC Corporation at Mumbai 28th May,
2007
26. Was invited to a panel discussion on “Impact of Intelligent
Information Infrastructure on Human Resource & Indian Economy”
organized at Bangalore by EMC Corporation (March 2007)

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

The School has mainly focused on the short-term initiatives in the past four
years. Lately it has got into setting up of a major field experiment in the
J&K Himalaya in active collaboration with IISER Kolkata and University of
Cambridge, UK. This in near future is expected to generate the first results
on crustal structure, active faulting etc in the region. This work has received
tremendous support from both National and International funding agencies.
School has also successfully demonstrated the successful use of mobile e-
learning terminals in underserved segment of society. This work has been
appreciated by international community at two successive conferences held
at MIT, USA in 2010 and 2013. School has also spearheaded an pilot in
translating BLOSSOMS (Blended Learning Open Source Math or Science
Studies) video module developed at MIT, USA. One such module has
already been translated from English to Hindi and available on the website
www.blossoms.mit.edu. Besides the above the Director I/c SICD has
delivered several outreach lectures to build promote innovation and
scientific temper.

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by

other agencies? If yes, give details. Not as yet

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied. The School has mainly focused on the
shortterm initiatives in the past four years. Lately it has got into setting up
of a major field experiment in the J&K Himalaya in active collaboration
with IISER Kolkotta and University of Cambridge, UK. This in near future
is expected to generate the first results on crustal structure, active faulting
etc in the region. This work has received tremendous support from both
National and International funding agencies. School has also successfully
demonstrated the successful use of mobile e-learning terminals in
underserved segment of society. This work has been appreciated by
international community at two successive conferences held at MIT, USA in
2010 and 2013. School has also spearheaded an pilot in translating
BLOSSOMS (Blended Learning Open Source Math or Science Studies)
video module developed at MIT, USA. One such module has already been
translated from English to Hindi and available on the website
www.blossoms.mit.edu.
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges
(SWOC) of the department.
The main strength of the School lies in its uniqueness in having established
a niche in promoting excellence in promotion science and scientific temper.
In a short period of four years the school has been able to attract over 150
visitors from all over India and a few from abroad as well who included
Padmavibushan, Padmabhushan and several other National Awardess,
National and International Fellows, Vice Chancellors and Directors of
highly acclaimed institutions etc. Through this the school has exposed over
2500 students and SMVDU fraternity to these well known faces in their area
of excellence and has in the process helped SMVDU to gain visibility
nationally. The school has been able to bring a large number of faculty
members from different schools on a common platform through its
initiatives. If the school is given proper human recourse and infrastructural
support it has the potential of becoming a centre of excellence. This can be
taken as an opportunity as well as a challenge for the future growth of the
school.

52. Future plans of the department.

School of Innovation and Community Development got its First Board of
Studies (BOS) comprising of eminent external expert members and members
form all the four faculties of SMVDU. The first meeting of the Board was
held on 24.03.2012. All the members unanimously expressed satisfaction
over the progress made by the School so far. Prof. R. N. Gohil, Director
Centre for Biodiversity Studies, BGSB University, Rajouri, observed that the
School has undertaken a great deal of work in spite of having no fulltime
faculty or staff of its own, which shows that there is constant interaction and
cohesion among the faculty and staff of the University who have come
forward to join hands with Director I/c, SICD in accomplishing the reported
work.
Schemes/ programmes/ initiatives proposed to be launched during the
12th Five Year Plan period: SICD has drawn up plans to initiate several
activities/ initiatives which are expected to drive the need for innovation and
community development. The proposed schemes as approved by Board
of Studies, SICD Academic Council, SMVDU pending approval of
Executive Council are given as follows:
Central Instrument Facility [CIF] for advanced research
Central Instrument facility is the need of University and it will fill up
vacuum to encourage advanced research activity. CIF shall have only those
instruments which would be useful for more than one school. The usage of
the instruments shall be on a chargeable basis for the users to take care of
the maintenance. Technical staff positions shall have to be provided by the
University for proper running and maintenance of the instruments owing to
their special nature and cost involved.
Visiting Student Internship Programmme (VSIP) and Visiting Students
Research Programme (VSRP)
The scheme is aimed at providing a platform to the meritorious students to
peruse short term project work in the University. Such a program is part of
almost all the well known institutions of higher learning. School shall first
identify the faculty members from various schools of SMVDU who would
be willing to guide these students during the summer break and the
programme is proposed to be started with a batch size of 10 which could be
increased gradually.
Establishment of Faculty Development Centre
Academic council in its 15th meeting held on 20th October, 2011 had
directed SICD to coordinate programmes of interdisciplinary nature such as
those related to faculty development etc. The FDP with EDI, Ahmadabad,
52nd Refresher Course in Experimental physics, Lecture work on Physics of
earthquakes, Innovative workshop on Conscious Leadership (being held in
April 2015) and Refresher course in Mathematics (being held in June at
SOM) have/ are being organized as a part of this strategy. In order to be
more focused, it is desired to have a Faculty Development Centre in place as
has been envisioned in the 12th FYP document of University Grants
Commission.
SMVDU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre
(IEDC)
The school proposes to the existing EDC to the level of IEDC to further its
objectives and to provide a platform to students who wish to pursue
innovative ideas. It is further proposed that the school would approach UGC
and National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
of DST, GOI for support for this centre. This is expected to be the first step
towards establishment of Technology Business Incubator in SMVDU.
Community Skill Development Initiative
This program shall be implemented in collaboration with other schools of
SMVDU. As a part of this initiative various short term skill oriented courses
shall be offered.
Launch of Saturday Remedial Classes for the students of Govt. HSS
Panthal by the students of SMVDU as an outreach and development
initiative
This proposal is supposed to be at the core of the objectives of SICD. Prof.
Gohil proposed that for the initiative to be more meaningful, SICD should
consider adopting a school in the neighborhood. This would give a much
desired sense of belonging to students involved in this activity. It is also
expected that this would enable holistic development for the adopted school.
If successful then later on the same could be replicated in other schools as
well. It would serve the dual purpose of helping the children and parents of
these schools as well as the students of SMVDU who would get sensitized
to real needs the particular section of the society.
Coordination of SMVDU Colloquium Series to SICD
Board of Studies, SICD while appreciating the Executive Council decision
of initiating SMVDU Colloquium Series for the upliftment of academics in
the University, feels that this needs to be coordinated by a school. The board
also appreciated the role played by SICD for having organized three out of
four colloquia held so far. Owing to the nature and scope of SICD’s
activities the board recommended that the series may be coordinated by
SICD.
Fifth INSPIRE Science Internship Camp [May 26-30, 2012]
Board of Studies, SICD has appreciated the progress and achievements
 made under INSPIRE so far and encouraged the School to continue with the
programme during the 12th FY plan period as well as a large number of
students of J&K have got benefited from the same.
Community Radio Station in SMVDU [Community FM]
Board of Studies, SICD observed that the Community FM would provide an
excellent platform for the students of SMVDU to sharpen their skills and it
could become the first step towards the launch of mass communication
program in the University. The station would also become a means to reach
out to the large number of tourists visiting the town of Katra.

Besides the above the School has developed expertise in the area of
Geophysics and would like to initiate the process of setting up of an
earthquake observatory in SMVDU considering the fact that J&K falls
under Seismic zone IV and V.

Annexure - I
List of distinguished visitors/ Members of Science Academics/ National
Awardees who have been part of various major activities organized so far:
S. No. Visit
Visited
Name Affiliation Sponsored
during
by
1. Prof. Jayant Emeritus Professor, Inter DST, GOI
Narlikar University Centre for
(Padma May 28 – June Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Vibhushan) 1, 2011 Pune
FNASc; FNA.;
FTWAS; FASc.
2. Prof. R. N. K. Vice Chancellor, SMVD NA
April & May
Bamezai University
2010
(Padma Shree)
April & May
FNASc, FIMSA,
2011
FAMS, FNA
3. Prof. Deepak Ex-Vice Chancellor & DST, GOI
Pental April 19-23, Professor, Delhi University
FASc, FNASc, 2010
FNAAS
4. Prof. R. K. Vice Chancellor, CUP and DST, GOI
Kohli Professor & Chairman,
April 19-23,
FNASc, FIMSA, Botany Dept., Punjab
2010
FNAAS, FNESA, University, Chandigarh
FBS, FDNAES
5. Prof. Janindra Erwin W. Mueller Professor SMVDU
August 12- 13,
Jain FAAAAS, of Physics, Pen State
2010
FAAAS, FAPS University, USA
6. Prof. Ashok Emeritus Professor, Geology DST, GOI
April 19-23,
Sahni FASc, Department, Lukhnow
2010
FNASc, FTWAS University
7. Prof. Sunil April 19-23, Professor, Earth Sciences, IIT DST, GOI
 Bajpai FASc, 2010 Roorkee
FNASc
8. Prof. A. K. Vice Chancellor, Punjab DST, GOI
Grover FASc, University and Sr. Professor,
April 19-23,
FNASc Department of Condensed
2010
Matter Physics & MS, TIFR,
Mumbai
9. Prof. D. V. S. Emeritus Professor, DST, GOI
JainFASc, April 19-23, Department of Chemistry,
FNASc 2010 Punjab University,
Chandigarh
10. Prof. R. J. H. Professor Department of DST, GOI
April 19-23,
Gill FASc, Mathematics, Punjab
2010
FNASc, FTWAS University, Chandigarh
11. Prof. R. R. April 19-23, Professor, Indian Statistical DST, GOI
Bapat FASc 2010 Institute, New Delhi
12. Prof. S. S. Sane April 19-23, Professor, Department of DST, GOI
FASc 2010 Mathematics, IIT Bombay
13. Prof S Professor, Indian Institute of DST, GOI
June 25-29,
Mahadevan Science, Bangalore
2010
FASc
14. Late Prof. S. P. Former Professor, DST, GOI
Vij FNASc June 25-29, Department of Botany,
2010 Punjab University,
Chandigarh
15. Prof Sampath K Professor of Geology and Ex- DST, GOI
Tandon, FASc, Pro Vice Chancellor,
FNASc, FNA, June 25-29, University of Delhi, Delhi
FTWAS, 2010
Bhatnagar
Awardee
16. Prof V C Emeritus Scientist, Wadia DST, GOI
June 25-29,
Thakur FASc Institute of Himalayan
2010
Geology (DST), Dehradun
17. Dr. A S Associate Director Space ISRO, GOI
June 25-29,
Kirankumar Applications Centre, ISRO,
2010
FNAE Amdhabad, Gujarat
18. Prof Deepak Professor, Department of TIFR,
Dhar, FNASc, Therotical Physics, TIFR, Mumbai
June 25-29,
FASc, FNA, Mumbai
2010
Bhatnagar
Awardee
19. Dr. Ram Director IIIM, Jammu, Ex- IIIM,
June 25-29,
Vishwakarma Vice-President, Piramal Life Jammu
2010
FASc, FNASc Sciences
20. Prof V Krishnan Hon. Professor, Co-ordinator DST, GOI
June 25-29,
FASc, FNA, TWAS regional office Central
2010
FTWAS & South Asia, HLRP
 Professor JNCASR,
Bangalore
21. Prof A K June 25-29, Former Professor AIIMS, DST, GOI
Susheela FASc, 2010 Exec. Director Fluorosis
FAMS May 28 – June Research and Rural
1, 2011 Development Foundation,
New Delhi
22. Prof A Professor of Mathematics, DST, GOI
Adimurthi TIFR, Bangalore Campus
June 25-29,
FASc, FNA,
2010
FNASc, J.C.
Bose Fellow
23. Prof S K Professor, IISER Mohali, Ex- DST, GOI
June 25-29,
Khanduja FASc, Professor & Coordinator
2010
FNA, FNASc Centre for Advanced Studies
May 28 – June
in Mathematics, Panjab
1, 2011
University
24. Prof. Ashok K. Professor, Department of DST, GOI
May 28 – June
Bhatnagar, Botany, University of Delhi
1, 2011
FNASc
25. Prof V. Kannan (Ex-VC, University of Hyd.) Hyderabad
FNA, FASc May 28 – June Deptt. of Mathematics & Central
1, 2011 Statistics, University of University,
Hyderabad AP
26. Prof. P. K. Dept. of Chemical Sciences TIFR,
Madhu, FNASc May 28 – June Tata Institute of Fundamental Mumbai
1, 2011 Research, Homi Bhabha
Road, Mumbai
27. Prof. Joydev Professor and Head, AER DST, GOI
May 28 – June
Chattopadhyay Unit, Indian Statistical
1, 2011
FASc Institute, Kolkata
28. Prof A. B. Roy Emeritus Professor, DST, GOI
May 28 – June
FNA, FASc, Presidency University,
1, 2011
Kolkata
29. Prof. A. K. Vice Chancellor of U.P. DST, GOI
Bakhshi Rajarshi Tandon Open
F.N.A.Sc May 28 – June University & Ex-Professor &
1, 2011 Head, Department of
Chemistry, University of
Delhi, Delhi
30. Professor Talat Vice Chancellor, Jamia Milia DST, GOI
Ahmad FASc.; Islamia, New Delhi and
December 26-
FNA.; FNASc former VC
30, 2011
University of Kashmir,
Srinagar
31. Prof. R N Gohil, December 26- Professor and Director, CBS, DST, GOI
FNASc, FBS 30, 2011 July BGBU, Rajouri, J&K
22-26, 2013
32. Prof Sanjay Puri School of Physical Sciences DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Bhatnagar Jawaharlal Nehru University
2011
Awardee, FASc
33. Prof M. Professor of Eminence, DST, GOI
Lakshman Bharathidasan University
August 19-20,
FASc, FNASc, Tiruchirapalli
2011
FNA, Ramanna
Fellow
34. Prof. K. School of Computer and DST, GOI
Karmeshu Systems Sciences, JNU, New
December 26-
Bhatnagar Delhi
30, 2011
Awardee, C.M.
Jacob Medal
35. Prof S Department of Mathematics, DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Thangovelu Indian Institute of Science,
2011
FNA, FASc Bangalore
36. Prof N M Department of Mathematics, DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Bujurke FNASc, Karnatak University,
2011
FNA Dharwad
37. Prof Maitili Centre for Atmospheric DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Sharan FNASc, Sciences (CAS), Indian
2011
FNAE, FNA Institute of Technology Delhi
38. Air Vice Additional Director, Centre UGC, GOI
Marshal Kapil April 24-25, for Air Power Studies, New
Kak, AVSM, 2011 Delhi
VSM (retd)
39. Prof. Narendra Basic Science Research DST, GOI
Bhandari July 22-26, Institute, Navrangpura
FASc, FNASc, 2013 Ahmedabad, India
FNA
40. July 22-26, Former Professor, IIT Kanpur DST, GOI
Prof. S. K.
2013
Dogra
June 06–10,
FNASc, FNA
2014
41. Prof. R. Former Professor, IIT Madras
Three
Srinivasan, Science
Oct 8-24, 2013
FASc, FNASc, Academies
FNA of India
42. Dr. Supriyo July 22-26, Associate Professor, IISER, DST, GOI
Mitra, Young 2013 Kolkotta
Associate, IASc, June 06–10,
NASI-Scopus 2014
Award
43. CO, 256, Transit Camp, 14 DST, GOI
Col. Sonam June 06 – 10,
Corps, Indian Army, Leh & Indian
Wangchuk MVC 2014
Army
44. Lt. Gen. Rakesh GOC, 14 Corps, Indian Army DST, GOI
June 06, 2014
Sharma, AVSM, & Indian
 VSM Army
45. Senior Professor, IIA and Three
Prof. V. K. Gaur,
May 28-30, Former Secretary to GOI, Science
FASc, FNASc,
2014 Former Director NGRI Academies
FNA
Hyderabad of India
46. Senior Professor, Department Self and
of Earth Sciences, University Three
Prof. Keith May 29-30,
of Cambridge Science
Priestley 2014
Academies
of India

List of other distinguished and important visitors:

S. No. Name Visited during Affiliation Visit
Sponsored by
Dr Mangala May 28 – June 1, Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana, DST, GOI
1) J. Narlikar Pune
2011
2) Prof. Devesh Micropeontology/ DST, GOI
May 28 – June 1,
K. Sinha Oceanography and Marine
2011
Geology Department of
December 26-30,
Geology,
2011
University of Delhi, Delhi
3) Dr. A June 25-29, 2010 Advisor & Scientist G, SERC DST, GOI
Mukhopadh May 28 – June 1, DST, MST, Govt of India
yay 2011
4) Prof D. P. April 19-23, 2010 Professor, SKUAST, Jammu DST, GOI
Abrol June 25-29, 2010
May 28 – June 1,
2011
December 26-30,
2011
July 22-26, 2013
5) Prof. R. K. Professor Astronomy, TIFR, TIFR, Mumbai
Manchanda April 19-23, 2010 Mumbai (Head National
Science Balloon Facility)
6) Prof. Ravi Professor, NIT Hamirpur DST, GOI
April 19-23, 2010
K. Ranade
7) Prof Vijay Homi Bhabha Centre for TIFR, Mumbai
Singh April 19-23, 2010 Science Education, TIFR,
Mumbai (Science Olympiads)
8) Prof. Professor, Jawahar Lal Nehru DST, GOI
Santosh K. April 19-23, 2010 University, New Delhi
Kar
9) Mr. Vikrant Scientist, Homi Bhabha Centre DST, GOI and
Ghanekar April 19-23, 2010
for Science Education, TIFR, TIFR, Mumbai
Mumbai
10) Mr. Mineesh April 19-23, 2010 Chairman, Shivalik College of DST, GOI
Gulati June 25-29, 2010 Education, Udhampur
May 28 – June 1, Science Stage Show performer
 2011
December 26-30,
2011
July 22-26, 2013
11) Prof. M. K. Professor and Head, DST, GOI
Dhar June 25-29, 2010 Department of Biotechnology,
Jammu University
12) Dr. V C Scientist F, Wadia Institute of DST, GOI
Tewari June 25-29, 2010 Himalayan Geology (DST),
Dehradun
13) Prof B M Ex-Professor DCMP&MS, DST, GOI
Arora June 25-29, 2010 TIFR, Bombay, Visiting
Professor, IIT Bombay
14) Prof A P Professor of Mathematics, DST, GOI
Singh Central University of
June 25-29, 2010
Rajasthan (Earlier Jammu
University)
15) Prof. P. N. May 28 – June 1, Emeritus Professor of Physics, DST, GOI
Kotru 2011 University of Jammu
December 26-30,
2011
July 22-26, 2013
16) Dr. K. R. Scientist Engineer SF, Space DST, GOI
December 26-30,
Manjunath Applications Centre, ISRO,
2011
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
17) Dr. K. S. Deputy Director, SNAA, APD, DST, GOI
Parikh December 26-30, GSAT-6, IRNSS-CT, Space
2011 Applications Centre, ISRO,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
18) Prof. R. P. Chairman, Department of DST, GOI
December 26-30,
Tandon Physics and Astrophysics,
2011
University of Delhi
19) Prof. M A Rector, Bhadarwah Campus, DST, GOI
December 26-30,
Malik Professor of Geology,
2011
University of Jammu
20) Prof Alok Nuclear Physics Division, DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Sexena Bhabha Atomic Research
2011
Centre, Trombay
21) Prof D. N. August 19-20, University of Hyderabad DST, GOI
Rao 2011
22) Dr Praveen Department of Science & DST, GOI
Kumar August 19-20, Technology
2011 Technology Bhawan, New
Delhi
23) Prof Ranjan Inter-University Centre for DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Gupta Astronomy &
2011
Astrophysics, Pune
24) Prof August 19-20, Head, PROBE Diagnostics DST, GOI
 Ratneshwar 2011 Division, Institute for Plasma
Jha Res., Gandhinagar
25) Prof Rahul Professor – H, The Institute of DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Sinha Mathematical Sciences,
2011
Chennai
26) Prof A Department of Physics, Indian DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Srinivasan Institute of Technology
2011
Guwahati, Guwahati
27) Prof S.S Department of Physics, Indian DST, GOI
August 19-20,
Major Institute of Technology
2011
Bombay
28) Dr. MG August 19-20, Deptt. of Physics, Indian IIT, Delhi
Sreenivasan 2011 Institute of Technology, New
Delhi
29) Dr. Raishma School of Physical Sciences, JNU, New
August 19-20,
Krishnan Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
2011
New Delhi
30) Dr. Pathik Deptt. of Physics, National NIT, Durgapur
August 19-20,
Kumbhakar Institute of Technology,
2011
Durgapur - 713209
31) Dr. Vinod Deptt. of Basic Sciences, Sir P Singhania
August 19-20,
Patidar Padampat Singhania University,
2011
University, Udaipur Udaipur
32) Dr. Naresh Deptt. of Physics, Motilal MNNIT,
Kumar August 19-20, Nehru National Institute of Allahabad
2011 Technology,
Allahabad-211004
33) Dr. Deptt. of Physics, Tezpur Tezpur
August 19-20,
Dambarudh University, University
2011
ar Mohanta Tezpur - 784028
34) Dr. K. Deptt.of Physics, Bharathiar Bharathiar
August 19-20,
Senthilkuma University, Coimbatore University
2011
r
35) Dr. Deptt.of Physics, Panjab Panjab
August 19-20,
Gulsheen University, University
2011
Ahuja Chandigarh - 160014
36) Dr. Sunita August 19-20, School of Computer & Systems JNU
Daniel 2011 Sciences, JNU, New Delhi
37) Dr Mridula Department of Chemistry, CMP Degree,
August 19-20,
Tripathi C.M.P. Degree College, College
2011
Allahabad
38) Mr Praveen former Member Operations Self
April 24-25, 2011
Seth AAI, New Delhi
39) Ex-Member of UN ICAO UGC, GOI
Dr. Sanat
April 24-25, 2011 Council from India (Ex Chief
Kaul,(IAS)
Secretary, Delhi Government)
40) Prof. B. C. Sr. Professor of Law, Banaras UGC, GOI
April 24-25, 2011
Nirmal Hindu University, Varanasi, UP
41) Former Hony. Prof UGC, GOI
Prof.
International Law, Space Law,
Saligram April 24-25, 2011
JNU, Deputy DGCA GOI
Bhatt
(Retd), New Delhi
42) Scientist Engineer SF, Space ISRO, GOI
Dr. R P
April 24-25, 2011 Applications Centre, ISRO,
Singh
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
43) Scientist Engineer SE, Space ISRO, GOI
Shri Manish
April 24-25, 2011 Applications Centre, ISRO,
Saxena
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
44) Graduate student at the MIT NSA and MIT,
Mr. Boris
August 1 – 8, 2010 Media Laboratory, MIT, Boston, USA
Kizelsteyn
Boston, USA
45) North India Education Head, British
Mr. Amit
August 2011 British Council, New Delhi Council, New
Chaturvedi
Delhi
46) Prof. B B EDI,
March 18-22, 2012 Distinguished Faculty
Siddiqui Ahmedabad
47) Shri Raman Senior faculty and Coordinator EDI, Bhopal
March 12-23, 2012
Gujral EDI, Bhopal Campus
48) Dr.Nishith Professor, N.I.T.T.T.R., NITTTR,
March 12-23, 2012
Dubey Bhopal Bhopal
49) Dr. Ram March 12-23, 2012 Professor &Head ,VEED, NITTTR,
Gopal N.I.T.T.T.R., Bhopal
Chouksey Bhopal
50) Dr.Vithalrao March 12-23, 2012 Professor, College of Self Sponsored
S. Yadav Agriculture ,Dharwad
51) Dr. March 12-23, 2012 Professor & Director, Tech. Bharathidasan
Gopinath Park, Bharathidasan University University
Ganapathy Tiruchirappalli
52) March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Dr.B.A.Techno
Dr. Neeraj
Dr.B.A.Technological logical
Agrawal
University ,Lonere University
53) Dr. Lokesh March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Gujrat Gujrat
Jain Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad Vidyapeeth
54) Ms.Bharti March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Acropolis Acropolis
Meghani Institute of Technical & Institute
Mishra Research ,Indore
55) Mrs. March 12-23, 2012 Soft Skill Trainer, Acropolis Acropolis
Monica Institute of Technical & Institute
Saxena Research ,Indore
56) March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Swami Swami R.T. M.
Mr.P B
Ramanand Teerth Marathwada Univ.
Chandra
University, Nanded
57) Dr. Om March 12-23, 2012 Associate Professor, Swami Swami R.T. M.
Prakash Ramanand Teerth Marathwada Univ.
Yemul University, Nanded
58) Mr. March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Krishi KVK Alwar
 Mahendra Vigyan Kendra Naugoan,
Kumar Alwar
59) March 12-23, 2012 Assistant Professor, Krishi KVK Alwar
Ms.Shashi
Vigyan Kendra Naugoan,
Verma
Alwar
60) March 12-23, 2012 Subject Matter Specialist KVK West
Dr. Manish (Agri.Ext.), KVK West Siang Siang
Kanwat ICARRC for NEH Region AP
Centre, Basar ,A.P
61) March 12-23, 2012 Faculty, EDI project Cell, EDI
Mr. Shailesh
Roorkee
62) Dr. R. S. Space Applications Centre, DST, GOI and
June 06 – 10, 2014
Bisht ISRO, Ahmadabad DOS, GOI
63) Defence Institute of High DST, GOI
Dr. Stodban June 06 – 10, 2014
Altitude Research, DRDO, Leh
64) Dr. Swati Space Applications Centre, DST, GOI and
June 06 – 10, 2014
Bisht ISRO, Ahmadabad DOS, GOI
65) Shri Sonam June 06 – 10, 2014 Director SACMOL Campus, DST, GOI
Wangchuk Leh
66) Prof. T. G. NAL, CSIR, Bangalore Three Science
Oct 8-24, 2013
Ramesh Academies
67) Dr. D. K. September 12-14, Principal Scientist, NCSTC, DST, GOI
Pandey 2013 DST, GOI
68) Dr. B. P. September 12-14, Scientist G, Head NCSTC, DST, GOI
Singh 2013 DST, GOI
69) Dr. U. K. September 12-14, Scientist D, DST, GOI DST, GOI
Sharma 2013
70) EXDG Seismology, IMD and Three Science
Prof. S. N.
May 27-30, 2014 Former Professor IIT Academies of
Battacharya
Kharagpur India
 Evaluative Report of School of Business, Faculty of Management

1. Name of the Department: Faculty of Management

2. Year of Establishment: 2004
3. Is the Department part of a School/ Faculty of the University? Yes
4. Names of the programmes offered
Level Programme Intake
Ph.D Ph.D
Post Graduate MBA 50
MSc. Economics (Integrated) 50

5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved: None

Level Programme Intake

6. Course in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions

etc.: Nil
7. Details of the programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons
Level Programme Reason
Post Graduate MSc. Economics
MBA( Business Economics)

8. Examination system: Semester & Choice Based Credit System

9. Participation of the department in the course offered by other departments

School/Department Participation Mode

School of Mathematics Courses offered in post graduate programme

School of Computer Science & Courses offered in undergraduate

Engineering programme
School of Electronics & Courses offered in undergraduate
Communication Engineering programme
School of Biotechnology Courses offered in undergraduate and post
graduate programme

School of Mechanical Courses offered in undergraduate and post

Engineering graduate programme
School of Architecture and Courses offered in undergraduate
Landscape Design programme

10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual

Sanctioned Filled Actual (including
CAS & MPS)
 Professor/
Associate Professors 3 1 1

Assistant Professor 18 16 16
Other

11. Faculty profile

Name of the Qualifications Designation Area of No. of No. of
Faculty Specialization Years of Ph.D./M.Phil.
Experie students guided
nce for the last 4 years
Prof. D. M.Com., M.A Professor & Finance and 30 Ph.d pursuing=6
Mukhopadhyay (Econ)., MFM., Dean, Faculty Accounting,
MBA., Ph. D., LL. of Management Marketing
B, FCS, FCMA and General
(India), FCMA Management
(NG)., D.Litt., CMA
(USA), Cost &
Management
Accountant &
Company Secretary
Dr. Supran K M.A. (Eco.), M. Asstt. Professor Management 13 Completed=2
Sharma Phil, Ph. D Sciences, Pursuing =2
Project
Management,
Research
Methods,
Entrepreneurs
hip
Management
Dr. Sunil Giri B. Tech, MBA, Ph. Asstt. Professor Supply Chain
(On D Management,
Extraordinary Marketing
Leave)
Dr. Jyoti M. Com, Ph.D Asstt. Professor Organisation 10.9 Completed =2
Sharma Behaviour &
Human
Resource
Management
Dr. Kakali M.Sc. (Eco), Ph.D Asstt. Professor Statistics and 12 Pursuing =2
Majumdar (IIT Kharagpur) Econometrics
Dr. Sushil Kr B.Tech (Agri. Asstt. Professor Security 16 Completed =1
Mehta Engg.), MBA, Ph.D Analysis and
Portfolio
Management,
Microfinance
Dr. Saurabh MBA, PGDHRD, Asstt. Professor Marketing
Ph. D
Dr. H.G.Mishra M.Sc, MBA, Ph. D Asstt. Professor Marketing
Dr. Ashutosh MBA, Ph. D Asstt. Professor Finance 12.5 Completed = 2
Vashishtha
Dr. Arti Devi MBA, Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Organizationa 10 Pursuing=1
l Behaviour
and Human
Resource
Management
Ms. Rashi MBA, Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Consumer 8 ---
Taggar Psychology,
Marketing &
Supply Chain
Management
Dr. Sanjay Kr. MBA, Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Finance 10 Pursuing=3
Mishra
Dr. Meenakshi M.Sc.. (Agricultural Asstt. Professor Agricultural 7 years, Pursuing =1
Gupta Economics), Ph.D Marketing, 3
Agricultural months,
Economics 2 weeks.
and Statistics
Ms. Syeda MBA, Pursuing Asstt. Professor Marketing 9 ---
Shazia Bukhari Ph.D. and Human
Resource
Management
Dr. Roop Lal M.A (Eco), Ph.D Asstt. Professor Banking 6 Pursuing =1
Sharma
Dr. Deepak Jain MBA, Ph.D Asstt. Professor Marketing 5.5 Pursuing =2
Management,
Services
Marketing,
Retail
Marketing
Mr. Pabitra Jena M.A. (Economics), Asstt. Professor Econometrics 5 ---
Pursuing Ph.D , Managerial
Economics,
Engineering
Economics

12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:

Name Designation
Prof. Ashok Aima Professor, TBS,University of Jammu.

13. Percentage of class taken by temporary faculty- programme-wise information

Level Programme Percentage
Post Graduate MSc. Economics 0%
MBA( Business Economics) 0%
14. Programme wise Students Teacher Ratio
Level Programme student teacher ratio
Post Graduate MSc. Economics 3.125
MBA( Business 5
Economics)

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:

Sanctioned Filled
Technical 1
Administrative 1

16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies

Funding Agencies Thrust Areas
AICTE Quality Management Practices in Supply Chain,
Financial Management Practices in SMEs, Dynamics
of stress at workplace, Entrepreneurship,
University Grants Commission Issue of industrial sickness in SMEs, Retailing,
Employee engagement,
ICSSR Issue of technological changes in manufacturing
organization,

Bureau of Police Research, New Delhi Ethics in police and social change
IIM Lucknow Modeling investment behaviour of mutual fund
investor

17. Number of faculty with ongoing project

Name of the Funding National Project title Grants
faculty Agency /Internati received
onal
Prof. D UGC National Adoption of Banking Technologies in `5,87,600
Mukhopadhyay Jammu region of India: An Empirical
and Pabitra Study
Kumar Jena
Prof. D ICSSR National “Process Improvement of Apple Fruits `5,00,600
Mukhopadhyay Production in Kashmir Region: An
and Pabitra Empirical Study”
Kumar Jena
Dr. Arti Devi UGC National Employee engagement practices of ` 9,31,000
SMEs in Jammu District
Dr. Sanjay AICTE National Facilitators and inhibitors of the ` 6,41,000
Kumar Mishra financial practices of the small and
medium enterprise (SMEs) in Jammu
District, J&K, India
Dr. Sanjay Kr. UGC National A Study on the Impact of CSR Practices `5,65,200
Mishra (Co- on SMEs Performance in Jammu
investigator) District
Dr. Hari Gobind AICTE National Impact of FDI on retail sector of 5,00,000/-
Mishra Jammu.
Dr. Sourabh UGC National Study of Ecomomic value added (EVA) 3,37,424/-
of companies in Indian as a tool for
competitive advantage.
Dr. Sourabh ICSSR National A comparative study of firm level 10,00,000/-
competitiveness of food processing units
of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu &
Kashmir

18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received

Type of collaboration Agency/Institution Grants received
National Collaboration IIM Lucknow ` 28000
National Collaboration Bureau of Police Research and `3,69,000
Development, New Delhi.

19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE; DBT,

ICSSR, AICTE, etc.
Agency Number of projects Grants received
UGC 5 2682500
AICTE 5 3036000
ICSSR 4 1695750
IIM Lucknow 1 28000
20. Research facility/center with
State recognition
National recognition ……….. EDC
International recognition
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by/created by industry or corporate
bodies : Nil

22. Publications
Name of the No. of Monog Chap Edite Books with No. of Source Scientifi Impact h-
Faculty paper raphs ters d ISBN papers normaliz c Factor index(M
publish in book (Mention listed ed Journal (Maxim aximum)
ed (in book s publisher in impact Rating um)
peer s internat per (SJR)
review ional paper (Maxim
ed databas (SNIP) um)
journal e (Maxim
s0 um)
Prof. D. 32 01 03 19
Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Supran K 25 02 01 15 0.20 0.70 4

Sharma
Dr. Sunil Giri
(On
Extraordinary
Leave)
Dr. Jyoti Sharma 39 0 03 0 0 23 0.374 0.23 - 4

Dr. Kakali 19 7 02
Majumdar Himalaya
publishin
g House,
IdeaIndia
Dr. Sushil Kr 22 2
Mehta Port-folio
Selection &
Investment,
Deep and
Deep
publications
Pvt,. Ltd.,
Delhi, 2007
(ISBN 10:
8176299006/I
SBN 13: 97)
Lambert
Dr. Saurabh
Dr. H.G.Mishra
Dr. Ashutosh 12 - 3 - - 10 0.837 0.386 3.8 30
Vashishtha (RePeC/
IDEAS)
Dr. Arti Devi 11 0 0 0 0 7 0.374 0.186 0.515 3
Ms. Rashi Taggar 15 0 0 0 0
Dr. Sanjay Kr. 7 0 1 0 0 7 0.600 0.240 0.424 6
Mishra
Dr. Meenakshi 20 0 2 1 1 (Lambert
Gupta Academic
publishing,
Germany)
Ms. Syeda 6
Shazia Bukhari
Dr. Roop Lal 3 0
Sharma
Dr. Deepak Jain 20
Mr. Pabitra Jena 13

23. Details of patents and income generated: Nil

24. Areas of consultancies and income generated

 Area Income
Quality implementation and productivity ` 1,00,000
Customer support through IT integration ` 50,000+ Expenses

25. Faculty selected nationally and internationally to visit

laboratories/institutions/industries in India and abroad
Name of the Faculty Name of the institution India/Abroad
visited
Prof. D. Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Supran K Sharma

Dr. Sunil Giri (On Extraordinary
Leave)
Dr. Jyoti Sharma
Dr. Kakali Majumdar Central University
Hyderabad,IIM
Ahmedabad, IIT Kharagpur,
Central University Jammu,
Jammu University, Kashmir
University, Jawaharlal
Nehru University, Acharya
NG Ranga Agricultural
University, Hyderabad
Dr. Sushil Kr Mehta
Dr. Saurabh
Dr. H.G.Mishra
Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha
Dr. Arti Devi MSME Development
Institute
SMVD Shrine Board
UPL Ltd.
DMS Petrochemicals Pvt.
Ltd.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SPMR College of
Commerce
Dr. Rashi Taggar Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd. India
UPL Ltd.
Sun Pharma Ltd.
Reckitt Benckiser
MAM College, Jammu
Government Polytechnic
Science College, Jammu
Degree College, Samba
Dr. Sanjay Kr. Mishra National Housing Bank India
Dr. Meenakshi Gupta JKEDI India
 MIET India
Emcure India
NABARD
Ms. Syeda Shazia Bukhari Sun Pharma Ltd.

26. Faculty Serving in

Name of the Faculty National International Editorial Board Other (Please

Committee Committee (Name of the Journal) specify)
(Name) (Name)
Prof. D. Mukhopadhyay Editor, Vision, School
of Management
Sciences, Bengal
Engineering and
Sciences University,
Shibpur

Editor, Management
Today

Editor- in –chief,
Arth Anvesan
Dr. Supran K Sharma 01 (Arth Anvesan)

Dr. Jyoti Sharma 03 (Personnel

Management,
Arth Anvesan, World
Journal of Business
Management
Dr. Sushil Kr Mehta 01 (Arth Anvesan)

Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha 01 (Arth Anvesan)

Dr. Arti Devi 03 Chronicle (SMVD

University Katra),
Times@SMVDU
(SMVD University
Katra, Arth Anvesan
(SMVD University,
Katra)
Dr. Rashi Taggar 01(Arth Anvesan)
Dr. Sanjay Kr. Mishra 01 (Journal of
Financial Service
Marketing, indexed in
Scopus, Published by
Palgrave Macmillan,
UK)
Dr. Meenakshi Gupta 03 (Academic
Journals online)
registered with
society registration,
government of India,
Chief Advisor to
International
Journals of
Multidisciplinary
Research Academy
(IJMRA)
Editorial member of
MERC Global’s
International Journal
of Management
Mr. Pabitra Jena 01(Arth Anvesan)

27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,

workshops, training programs and similar programs).

Name of the Faculty Name of the Course attended ((UGC, ASC,

Refresher / orientation programs, workshops,
training programs and similar programs)
Prof. D. Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Supran K Sharma 4

Dr. Sunil Giri (On Extraordinary
Leave)
Dr. Jyoti Sharma 7
Dr. Kakali Majumdar
Dr. Sushil Kr Mehta 1
Dr. Saurabh
Dr. H.G.Mishra
Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha 5
Dr. Arti Devi 6
Dr. Rashi Taggar 5
Dr. Sanjay Kr. Mishra 5
Dr. Meenakshi Gupta 5
Ms. Syeda Shazia Bukhari 3
Dr. Roop Lal Sharma 4
Dr. Deepak Jain 2
Mr. Pabitra Jena 4

28. Student projects

o percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

inter-departmental projects: 100 %

o percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with other

universities Industry / Institute: Nil
29) Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by

o Faculty
Name of the Faculty Awards and recognition received (National and
International) (Please specify)
Prof. D. Mukhopadhyay

Dr. Jyoti Sharma Award of UGC-Fellowship for Ph.D.

Dr. Kakali Majumdar

Dr. Sushil Kr Mehta

Dr. Saurabh

Dr. H.G.Mishra

Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha 1. UGC Fellowship for PhD at IIT Roorkee.

2.Best paper award for research paper titled “Shadow
Banking: A complement or a substitute to traditional
 banking? Paradigm for Sustainable Business: People,
Planet & Profit” Department of Management Studies,
IIT Roorkee, March 8-9, 2013.
3. Third Prize won in National Research Paper
Presentation Competition, Held at Institute of
Management and Research, Bharti Vidyapeeth
University, February 20, 2010. New Delhi
Dr. Sanjay Kr. Mishra
Received Certificate of Merit from Kumaun
University, Naintal for Standing First in the Merit of
MBA Program for the Batch 2001-03.
[2002 and 2003] Received Kamla Dhingra Memorial
Scholarship for being the “Best Student of the Year”
during MBA Program.
[1995] Was Conferred “Outstanding Student” by Agra
College, Agra in Its Annual Magazine “Vanni”.

o Doctoral / post doctoral fellows

o Students

30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding

(national

1. International) with details of outstanding participants, if any. 28

Period Title Source of Outstanding

funding participants
September 22-23, Executive Development Self financing
2007 Programme on Supply
Chain Management
December 15-16, Management SMVD Shrine
2007 Development Board
Programme titled
“Developing a
Motivated organization
December 18, 2007 – Business Skills MSME
Jan 10, 2008 Development
Programme in

association with MSME

(Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium
Enterprises, Govt. of
India)
November 17-21, Management MSME
2008 Development
Programme on Supply
Chain Management in
association with MSME

January 6-10, 2009 In House MDP for MSME

Cadila Pharmaceuticals
Ltd. in association with
MSME, J&K

June 2009 onwards An Entrepreneurship AICTE & YGC

Development Cell
sanctioned by AICTE
and UGC operational in
the campus
February 17-18, 2011 Two-Day Workshop for Ministry of
the IFS Officers on Environment &
“Creating a Sustainable Forest, GOI
and Motivated
Organization “ by
Ministry of Environment
and Forests, Govt. of
India
November 25, 2006 Business Environment AICTE
in 21 century:
Challenges &

Opportunities
(Student Seminar)
January 6-7, 2007 National Seminar on
Emergence of Service
Sector Led growth –
Myth or Reality
February 2, 2008 Emerging Business
Environment: Issues &
Concerns (Student
Seminar)

February 27-28, 2009 National Seminar on

Growth of Indian
Industrial Sector – A
Roadmap for Success
July 10-23 2009 Faculty Training AICTE
Programme on “Applied
Econometrics for
Management Research"

October 16, 2009 One day Workshop on Self financing

 “Use of Microsoft Excel
in Financial Planning
and Decision Making
28-30 November, Indian Council of Social ICSSR
2012 Science and Research
Sponsored Three-Day
Course on Research
Methodology for Ph.D
Students
September 1, 2012 One-Day National
Seminar on Strategic
Dimensions of Value
Chain for Sustainable
Development
March 29, 2013 One Day UGC UGC
sponsored National
Conference on
“Contemporary Issues in
Business with reference
to Global Economic
Meltdown
20 May-2 June, 2013 Two-Week Faculty AICTE
Development
Programme on
Applications of
Econometrics and Time
Series Techniques In
Business
7-8 December, 2013 Management Self financing
Development
Programme on the
contemporary issues of
“Demystifying Financial
Statement Fraud”
28 January, 2014 Workshop on IPR Self financing
Sensitisation Organised
at SMVDU
3-8 March, 2014 National Workshop on Indian
“Basic Econometrics” in Econometric
collaboration with the Society
Indian Econometric
Society (TIES)
23-25 May, 2014 Workshop on “Case Self financing
Analysis and Case
Discussion”

24 June, 2014 IIPA Jammu Organized

Training Programme on
 Leadership in
Collaboration with
SMVDU
1-2 August, 2014 ICSSR sponsored two ICSSR
day International
Conference on “Shifting
Paradigms in Applied
Economics and
Management: Course
Correction
13-14 September, Management Self financing
2014 Development
Programme on
‘Strengthening Lending
Decisions to MSMEs’
18-19 September, Training workshop on Ministry of
2014 ‘Individuals as Catalysts Environment &
for Organization Forest, GOI
Excellence’ for IFS
officers
9-10 October, 2014 Seminar on ICAI
“Accountancy and
Commerce Education in
India: Contemporary
issues and Challenges”
7th – 8th February, Two Day Management Self financing
2015 Development Program
on Human Resource
Management for
Excellence in Business

6 March, 2015 ICSSR North - Western ICSSR North-

Regional Centre Western Region
Sponsored One Day
Seminar Contemporary
Business and Economic
Opportunities in North-
Western region- Issues
and Challenges

31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments : Yes

32. Student profile programme-wise:

Name of the Applications Selected *Pass percentage

Programme received Male Female Male Female
(refer to question no. 4)
MBA 1908 273 206 99.00% 100.00%
M.Sc. Economics (five 92 16 34 Ist batch admitted in
Year Integrated program) 2014 is yet to pass out.

MBA (Business 919 99 91 98.00% 100.00%

Economics)
Ph.D. 189 23 15 8.69% 26.66%
*Pass percentage has been calculated for the students passed out upto the year 2014
(excluding the current batches).

33. Diversity of students

Name of the % of % of students % of students % of

Programme students from other from students
(refer to question from the universities universities from
no. 4) same within the outside the other
university State State countries
MBA Nil 65% 35% Nil
MBA (Business Nil 71.00% 29.00% Nil
Economics)
M.Sc. Economics Nil 100.00% Nil Nil
(five Year Integrated
program)
Ph.D. 15.78% 13.15% 71.07% Nil

34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defense Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise.
Exam Numbers of students cleared
Civil Services 05
Defense services 02
NET/SET/GATE 10
Others

35. Student progression

Student progression Percentage against enrolled

UG to PG Nil

PG to M.Phil. Nil
 PG to Ph.D. 8

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed
Campus selection 54% (as per List 2.at Annexure-B below)
Other than campus
recruitment

Entrepreneurs List3.doc attached

36. Diversity of staff

Percentage of faculty who are graduates

of the same university 17.6%
from other universities within the State 11.7%
from universities from other States 70.5
from universities outside the country Nil

37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period 07

38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to

a) Library: School of Business has its own Library with the quality
books, Journals and magazines. Library collection encompasses books
on Management and Economics.

b) Internet facilities for staff and students: High speed Internet

connectivity through Wi-Fi and LAN is available to the staff and
students round-the-clock.

c) Total number of class rooms: 04

d) Class rooms with ICT facility: All the classrooms have ICT facilities.

e) Students’ laboratories: School of Business has a well equipped

computer laboratory containing the latest hardware. High speed
Internet connectivity is available to students round-the-clock. The
laboratories are managed by the students themselves.

f) Research laboratories: School of Business has 2 research laboratories

The laboratory is used extensively by students for research work and
for learning specialized packages like SPSS, Prowess & EIS which are
used for statistical and trend analysis.
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates

a. from the host institution/university

b. from other institutions/universities

40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university:
2/3 students every year

41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.

42. Does the department obtain feedback from

a) Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If

yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes

b) students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation

and how does the department utilize the feedback?

c) alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does

the department utilize the feedback?

43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)

1. Mr. Abhishek Khajuria, Branch Head HDFC Bank Talab Tillo Jammu.
2. Mrs. Babban Preet Kaur, IAS (Defence)
3. Mrs. Ruchita Bakshi, HR Head, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Jammu
4. Mr. Dheeraj Anand, Vulcan Express.
5. Mr. Mannik Sharma, Commissioned Officer Indian Navy
6. Anisa Nabi, KAS Officer
7. Sheena Sahani, KAS Officer
8. Sahil Bagotra, KAS Officer
9. Udit Singh, Asst. Commandant, Police
10. Mehak Khurana , Branch Head ICICI, Bahu Plaza, Jammu

44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /

workshops / seminar) involving external experts.

45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes.

Case Studies, Videos, Simulations, Role-plays, Field Surveys, Real time

projects, Analytical Software, Business games etc.

46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored? Student Feedback and Faculty
appraisal
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
Participation in Vikalp – Teaching and Developing Community under-
privileged students, Organizing events like seminars, workshops, MDPs,
Organizing and Participating in Management and University Fests,
Visiting Industries

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department.

Organization of Tatva- Management Fest

49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other

agencies? If yes, give details. AICTE

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new

knowledge, basic or applied. New Knowledge in the form of research
projects and papers

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges

(SWOC) of the department.

52. Future plans of the department.

List 2: Campus Placements of Students of School of Business
Batch Name of the Total No. of Industry-wise Break Up
Prog- ramme Students Campus
Placeme
nts
Banking/ Technology/ Manufacturing Others
FI Telecom /Logistics
2006-08 MBA(2006) 43 39 NA NA NA NA
2007-09 MBA(2007) 39 39 NA NA NA NA
MBA(2008) 49 45 27 13 03 02
2008-10 MBA (BE) 38 27 21 03 03 -
(2008)
MBA(2009) 50 13 - 3 07 03
2009-11 MBA(BE) 32 03 - - 01 02
(2009)
MBA(2010) 35 19 06 03 10 -
2010-12 MBA (BE) 32 16 13 - 03 -
(2010)
MBA(2011) 44 20 09 01 07 03
2011-13 MBA(BE)(20 48 23 13 - 07 03
11)
2012-14 MBA(2012) 46 31 20 01 10 -

MBA 20 08 07 01 - -
(BE)(2012)
2013-15 MBA 57 34 18 - 16 -
(2013)*
MBA(BE) 17 05 01 - 04 -
2014-16 MBA (2014) 67 10 07 01 02 -
MBA(BE) 01 - - 1 -
List3

S.no.
Name Enterprise Location
1

Reebok Certfied Trainer, Owns

Arti Mahajan Shape N Smile Fitness Club
2 Business Prop.
Ss/Cfa : Haldirams /Tops /Raja
Ashutosh Biscuits
Matai Dist. : Samsung Mobiles Jammu
3 Ankur Managing Director,
Sharma Ankur Glass House Jammu
4 Owner
Akhil 27. Krishna Pharmacy Udhampu
Mahajan 28. Dabur Medical Store r
5 Amrit Managing
Rametra Ravi Jewellers Jammu
6
Director, Transasialabs Pvt Ltd.
Pankul Vaid and Owner, Pk Vaid Travels Jammu